Ayden, North Carolina is a small town with big flavor – especially when it comes to breakfast. Locals and visitors looking to fuel up for the day can find everything from deliciously sweet pastries to hearty, down-home plates like grandma used to make. The next time you’re passing through town or just don’t feel like cooking at home, check out some of these local spots tucked away around the community.
Gwendy’s Goodies
This local bake shop is located at 514 2nd street in downtown Ayden and serves up fresh pastries made from scratch every day. Gwendy’s breakfast menu includes cinnamon rolls, coffee cakes, danishes, muffins, and scones. Pick the treat of your choices and don’t forget to grab a cup of Lonoca locally roasted coffee. Gwendy’s is open Tuesday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Grill At Edward’s Pharmacy
The Grill at Edward’s Pharmacy has been a popular eating spot for Ayden residents for over 40 years. Aside from their mouth-watering selection of burgers, dogs, sandwiches, and chicken, visitors can sit down for an authentic country breakfast. Come in for a plate of eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage, grits, toast, and coffee. Or you can have the cooks stack your breakfast between two slices of bread for a tasty sandwich. Breakfast at The Grill is served daily until 11 am Monday through Saturday. You’ll find them at 131 W 3rd St in downtown.
Bum’s Restaurant
If you’ve got a big appetite for the first meal of the day, you’re going to want to check out Bum’s Restaurant located at 566 3rd Street. Bum’s is already well known for it’s savory, wood-cooked bbq. But they also feature a full breakfast menu packed with old fashioned favorites, including eggs cooked to order, omelets, smoked sausage, country ham, pancakes, and french toast. Bum’s is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4:30 am to 7:00 pm, and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4:30 am to 2:30 pm.
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Delicious Deals At Bob Brady Honda
After you’ve eaten all the eggs, bacon, and muffins you can handle, ride over to 4057 Lee Street in Ayden and check out some of the great deals we’re cooking up at Doug Henry Ford. We’ve got great prices and financing options for our unmatched selection of Ford models. Come take a test drive in the new Ford F-150 or the 2019 Ford Explorer. Whatever your life demands, our staff is ready to help you find the perfect vehicle today.