The alarm goes off at an hour that most people only see if they are still up from the night before. But this North Carolina diner has people setting their clocks early on purpose, rolling out of bed while the rest of the world sleeps, just to get a seat at the counter. The coffee is strong and bottomless.
The eggs arrive exactly how you asked. The biscuits are the kind that make you close your eyes after the first bite. By the time the late crowd shuffles in around nine, the regulars are already wiping their plates clean, settling up their tabs, and heading out into the morning with full bellies and no regrets.
The early bird gets the worm. In this town, the early bird gets the best breakfast.
A Diner That Opens Before the Sun Does
Getting up before sunrise is not something most people do on vacation. But at Kate’s Pancake House, the 6:30 AM opening time is not just a detail on a website, it’s practically a local event…