P.G. Werth’s

This was my third time at PG Werth’s and possibly the last time. The previous two times that I have dinned at PG Werth’s was for brunch, the service was mediocre, the food good, but the main draw has been the advertised bottomless mimosas. This Sunday I attended PG Werth’s for brunch with a party of 5 – 6 and our experience was much less than mediocre. When we arrived, 4 of us were there and we explained that we had 1 maybe 2 more coming. At first, they did not want to seat us right away but we told them we would be ordering and would not be waiting for the others as they knew they would be late. As soon as they finally allowed us to sit, we were told that there was a reservation at that table at 1:45 and we would have to be up. I work in a restaurant myself, and know I would never tell a guest that they had to be up at a certain time because of another reservation. It was only noon, and there were plenty of other tables in the restaurant that could have been pulled together for us or the other table. There was even a larger party table that could have been used.
Throughout the meal, until the other guests arrived to met us our server asked us several times about the others coming. We assured her they would be there multiple times and that they were running late. The first group of us ordered mimosas and food almost immediately. When the food arrived, it was clear that there were not two eggs on two of the plates as advertised, and one plate was supposed to have bacon and it was missing. As I said before, I work at a restaurant and 3 of the other guests also have and do work at restaurants. We are not ones to complain about something small like that, so we did not mention it to the server. We also felt that saying anything would not help as we already felt not welcome as it was.
At about 1:15, the server again came to remind us that the other table would be there at 1:45. At that point of the meal, two of us still had plates in front of us and were still eating. About 20 minutes later, 2 of our party members left and 3 of us were there still talking, drinking coffee, and mimosas and we had already paid/​tipped and the server had collected our checks. She came to us around 1:40 and asked us to move to a smaller table and we completely understood and moved with no issues. We were served 1 more mimosa each at that point. When the server returned a little later (2:20ish) we asked for one last round before we left and she told us we could not have anymore as they were done serving. First off, they do not close until 2:30 and as she was saying that another table was being sat and served. She went back into the kitchen and when she came out she returned to us to «explain» herself. She stated that the chef of the restaurant will only allow her to serve so many ounces to a table. I would believe that statement if we hadn’t been rushed the entire meal, already paid and tipped (well over 20%), or if multiple people didn’t refill our mimosas throughout the duration of our brunch. There was no way of knowing how much was really served to our table or any other table if more than one person was refilling and they refill even if you are not done.
To say that I am disappointed in this experience is an understatement. From the minute we walked in, it was clear that we were not a priority nor did we feel welcome. Our meals were not complete, we were cut off from an advertised bottomless mimosas, and we were rushed the entire time. If we had been loud, had been over served, or had made a scene I would have completely understood the service we received. We were none of those things. If you are advertising bottomless mimosas, clearly state a time duration that you are allowed to stay or state this «so many ounces» per table rule. Also, if you are going to make a table move or not allow them to order anymore a server should never be the one to talk to the table. That should have been done professionally by a manager. It is a shame that a place with a good brunch and a great drink special is somewhere that I will not be returning to for brunch. The only reason for the 2 stars and not 1 is that the food that we received (although not complete) was average.

Possibly if the food arrives I can raise it. But I have been waiting way too long More than 30 minutes with very few people left

Tried PG Werths, some issues. Solid array of items but I have the following issues
— Pimento Cheese too central to the menu
— empty on a Friday night (not good)
— chef is selectively attentive to «certain patrons «
— menu

Perfect brunch spot! Wonderful food, great service, nice open restaurant area with lots of Windows. Perfect for a Saturday morning! The chicken and waffle is amazing and the
microchips are fresh & delicious! Plus there was no long wait. I’ll definitely be back again!

The food was delicious and they were very accommodating for gluten-​free requests (and knowledgable about cross-​contamination!). I had the chicken florentine and my friend had the salmon. Both were delicious (although the chicken was a bit salty). I had the berry cobbler (also gluten free) for dessert. It was good but a bit underwhelming and the middle layers were a bit mushy. Generally I was pleased with the food and would absolutely go back!

P.G. Werth’s was a great choice for our Valentine’s Day dinner! They did offer a Valentine’s Day menu but it did not look as appealing to me as the other options on the regular menu did.
Started off with the Avocado Pimento Cheese Fritters served with a sweet jalapeño lime sauce from the Munch menu. These were delish! This was followed by the Sweet Carolina Chicken and Waffles from the Big Munch menu. I have never had these with a sweet potato waffle but these tasted amazing, I loved how lightly breaded the chicken was, the pork belly braised kale had great flavor and it was topped with maple bacon syrup. Yummy. For entrees, I went with the Scallops and Boyfriend went with the Pot Roast with beef. Unfortunately my scallops were a bit undercooked and were not as visually appealing as other scallops I have had, they lacked a sear on the top. But, I loved the zucchini and maple mashed sweet potatoes that were paired with them. Boyfriend loved his pot roast and added beef to it for an extra $ 5.
Can’t wait to check this place out for brunch with bottomless mimosas!

Last night was my first time and probably not my last. I ordered the Beef Wellington. It didn’t just come cold it was frozen inside. The server was nice, attentive and apologized of course. I’m hoping it was just an off night.

Would not seat us (party of six) when two thirds of the restaurant was empty without a reservation.
Went down the street to Irregardless.

Have I told you that a lot of people consider me as an «Asian Redneck»? Just quick personal information about myself, I love riding fourwheelers, mudding and hunting. I also had this camouflage-​addicted-​phase when I just got here in North Carolina; I would buy camouflage hoodie, mug, purse or anything with camouflage. Cut to the chase, I love being in North Carolina and enjoy my southern life very much.
However, even though I love anything about Southern life and stuff, I never had a chance to eat Southern food, so I decided to check out P.G. Werth’s with one of my best friends. I’ve tried to come to this place few times and whenever I came around here, this place was so packed and I was not able to find a parking spot. Well I learned a lesson, and today, my friend and I got here before even they opened their place (around 9:25am). So on Unilocal page and Google, it says they open at 9:30am but actually that is for the Coffee bar. Their coffee bar opens at 9:30am but their actual kitchen opens at 10am.
We were the first guests and even though we had to wait 30 min for the kitchen, everything was cool. We got to take a look at inside, get our morning coffee. and you know have a girls’ chit-​chat time! Thanks to their coffee, 30min waiting wasn’t that bad at all.
Around 10am, we got our table and one of their staff explained everything about their menu. My friend and I ordered Avocado Pimento Cheese Fritters for our appetizer. I’ve never tried Pimento cheese (I did not even know what that pimento cheese was. I know, it’s so embarrassing right?) and mannnnnn it was so good. I loved that soft texture inside but crunchy texture outside. Also, they had this amazing-​delicious-​smell (I think that was the fried lemon seeds inside) whenever I took a bite of those round mini fritters. Their spicy sauce wasn’t too spicy, but it was perfect.
For our main menu, my friend ordered shrimp grits and I got southern benedict. My friend can be an expert when it comes to southern food and she loved her food. I got to try her food and man, their shrimps were huge, grits were very soft and tasty and I loved their white gravy so much! My southern benedict was beyond my expectations, too. My fried green tomatoes & eggs were cooked well, biscuits were good and I enjoyed my fruits and sweet potatoes sides.
While we were enjoying our food, chef came to us and apologized for hours confusion. We both were totally fine with short waiting– coffee was great and food was even better. How could you complain about that short waiting?
Overall, my experience at P. G Werth’s was very good, it was more than 5 stars, more than 5 stars! I loved the fact that they had a small coffee bar & all of their staff were nice and very knowledgeable about their menu. And the most important thing, their food was way beyond my expectations; we both kept mumbling like «Oh mannnn… This is so good…» the whole time while we were eating our food.
Like always, thanks to our amazing Unilocalers, my first experience at P.G. Werth’s was amazing and I will be back soon!!!

My experience in this Restaraunt was nothing less than superb. I had the biscuits and gravy, it was the best in the city and rivals the best I have ever had as a resident of Alabama. My dinner companion had the a Burger and chips. The burger looked delicious and I had to ask for a few of those homemade chips. They were so good, it would make you slap your grandma (that’s Alabama slang). I can’t wait to take my partner here who was to hung over to come this afternoon

The hubs and I have a Sunday ritual — he makes me coffee in bed so I can drag my lifeless corpse to brunch. We usually roll in looking pretty rough and if we can’t get seats we try to sit at the bar. PG Werth’s has been on my radar for some time now. Lauryn ( Unilocal CM) loves to brunch here so I figured it was probably delish. They were booked out with reservations but managed to squeeze a table for two out for us. They had 4 menus — drinks, coffee, brunch, and munch (small plates served all day). First, and entire menu dedicated to coffee? Be still my heart. No seriously, be still. The caffeine was on point. Drinks were served fast and the turtle latte was A+. Our server took the time to walk us through the menu and was attentive without being overbearing. Lovely setting. Lots of folks hanging around exchanging gifts so it seems like a great place for a small group gathering. We ordered (chicken and waffles for me and the southern scramble for him). Both dishes were amazing. I had a side of siracha with the chicken. Yum. The waffle was sweet potato and the homemade syrup was sweet but also savory (cloves? Some other unknown spice?). I cleaned my plate. Like, really cleaned it. Like, mopping the plate with the last bit of waffle style. There’s no shame in my food game. Husband loved his scramble. I know because he didn’t offer to share a bite. I stole one anyway. It was great. We discovered there’s a little corner store on the right side of the restaurant. Neat! Don’t forget to stop by the free little library across the street on your way out.

We tried this restaurant today, based on Unilocal reviews & customer photos. So…
Everything was close but just off by enough to make it a «miss».
Soggy is the overall diagnosis on texture. Calamari was flavorful but soggy. Grease needed to be hotter…
The wedge salad was good but needed dressing…
The ABT w/​duck egg… bread was soggy. Egg was overcooked. Soggy. The house made chips were oily and… you guessed it… soggy.
Service was slow and not particularly attentive. Friendly but just a little clueless.
Apparently there were specials… who knew?!?
Billing-i’d like the opportunity to read my bill without the server hovering & tipping should be a choice not starting at 18%.
Not cool to hear the chef complain about a table who wanted butter with their biscuits.
We has to ask for our drinks… well after our first dish was delivered.
So…we may try again, but it may be a while as there are a lot if great options for brunch in Raleigh.

The first time we stopped in here was shortly after they opened. We checked out their menus but nothing was calling out to us, so we moseyed on. I’m happy to report that they’ve really worked on the menus and now offer a wonderful selection including a «Munch» menu that is available all day!
Four of us did Sunday brunch a few weeks ago. I made reservations for noon, but we wouldn’t have had a problem getting a table. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors for us. We had a wonderful Server gal who took very good care of us, even managing to keep Husband in coffee (which is no easy task).
Choices, choices! The brunch menu alone has enough enticing options, but when confronted with their Munch menu as well, it was hard to decide. Two of us opted for the Farmer’s Benedict: Moonflour crostini, zucchini, fried egg, spinach, heirloom tomato corn salsa, basil hollandaise. Another went with Shrimp n Grits: Shrimp, pimento cheese grits, pork belly-​basil gravy, and Husband went with simple but good: P.G.‘s B & G: Pimento cheese biscuits, white pepper gravy, country ham, 2 eggs, hash brown bites.
Loved that they were flexible in that they let us substitute poached eggs for the fried. And bacon for the country ham. I also ordered a side of bacon, which came out too limp for my taste, and they were kind enough to accommodate my wish for crispier. Excellent bacon… highly recommend! The moonflour crostini, by the way, was rather unusual. It was thick and soft. When I hear crostin, I think crisp, but this is definitely different.
While high quality, portions are not crazy big, so we even had room for a little dessert. Husband scarfed down a delicious chocolate chip pecan pie, while I tried a gluten-​free blueberry «crisp». Again, no crisp. This tasted like blueberries with cornstarch. Very thick, in a slightly unpleasant way. I would skip that one next time.
Note: it gets VERY loud in their dining room. Which makes everyone talk even louder. There were some very shrill moments.
Parking: This can be a bit of a challenge in this area. The building is at the corner of Hillsborough and Morgan in the new apartment building near Irregardless and Goodnights. We were able to find a spot on a street around the corner.
TIP: They have some great-​sounding drinks, including $ 11 bottomless mimosas for brunch!

So excited to have found a new brunch spot! P.G. Werth’s went above and beyond in customer service and serves up some delicious eats!
First off, the restaurant itself is open and inviting with lots of natural light and a simple yet contemporary décor. It wasn’t busy at all for Saturday Brunch which surprised me but worked out in our favor for the afternoon. The host was an absolute delight, I wish I could remember his name because he was genuinely so nice and accommodating but hope to see him at my next visit. Not only did he switch our original table to a larger one where our party of 6 would be more comfortable, he kept me company as I waited for the rest of the party (not in a creepy way, but more as a genuinely nice gesture). The rest of the staff were so nice as well, I really wasn’t expecting such amazing customer service but very satisfied with P.G. Werth’s staff! During our brunch we were greeted and checked on by four different people (host, two different wait staff, and a chef) which goes to show that they really work as a team here.
The food… oh the flavors, the southern-​style menu, the spicy blood mary… just thinking about it all makes my mouth water. We ordered the calamari cocktail and NC sweet fingerlings from the munch menu to start. I wasn’t a huge fan of the sauce that came with the calamari but was happy with the actual calamari. It was nicely fried, not overly fried with some simple seasonings so you really can just taste the calamari. The NC sweet fingerlings were sweet potato wedges that were seasoned and glazed to perfection, definitely a crowd favorite! I ordered the Southern Benedict and was very happy with my choice. The gravy, biscuit, fried green tomato, and poached egg all paired so well together! I loved that my eggs were poached correctly and that the dish came with their hash bites which I’d describe as a mix between hash browns and hushpuppies – looks like hushpuppies but has that potato taste and flavor. I was a bit put off by the fact that the green tomatoes were more firm than I expected, and by firm I mean that they had a bit of a bite to them… In the past when I’ve had fried green tomatoes they’ve been more soft so I’m not sure what happened there, but everything else on the plate was delish!
They do serve bottomless mimosas for $ 11. I didn’t partake but several people in my group did and never saw the bottom of their glasses – always a good sign. I ordered their blood mary and really enjoyed it but I like my bloody mary with a kick :)
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my brunch experience at P.G. Werth’s and will be recommending them to anyone asking for any good brunch restaurants in the area. Can’t wait to return to try out more delicious dishes and potentially partake in the bottomless mimosas :)

First time eating here and it was worth it. 1. Bottomless mimosas $ 11 for Sunday brunch who could resist? 2. Great service! 3. Amazing food!
Shoutout to our server Jack who kept our mimosas full! Also, shoutout to Chef Hamm for actually speaking with us and joking and answering questions, that’s what makes a restaurant if you ask me!
I ordered the daily special of pumpkin pancakes chorizo and eggs. When I say it was AMAZING I don’t think that does it justice! You have to see for yourself. The pancakes literally melted in my mouth from deliciousness. The chorizo is always one of my favorites so of course I loved it! BEST EGGS I HAVE EVER HAD! Seriously. I ordered a side of the season special cream cheese that usually goes with the stuffed toast because it was pumpkin cream cheese and it came together so nicely!
I will 100% be coming back in the future, might as well call me a regular!
If you haven’t made your reservation yet you truly are losing at life right now and need to get this amazing place ASAP.

I found a new brunch place yay! Being that brunch is one of my favorite meals I’m always looking for a new spot to check out. I’ve been hearing some great things about P.G. Werth’s and man it was so good. Chef Hamm really knows what he’s doing in that kitchen and his passion for food shows.
I love the southern take on the menu. I went all out on my visit with the Southern Benedict a Sweet potato biscuit, poached egg, fried green tomatoes, sausage, white pepper gravy. I’m picky about my sausage gravy and this was some special gravy. If you want a taste of the south then all those ingredients I just mentioned above is the way to do it, and this is all in one dish:) They also serve up bottomless mimosas for $ 10 which is awesome.
Chef also brought out some tasty hash bites to try mmm mmm good I loved my meal. The atmosphere is light and bright and they also have an outdoor patio. Perfect for a large party or small there was plenty of seating. Not sure about the dinner yet but I plan on returning soon to check it out. They also have a little market with food to go as well which would be a great stop during the work week.
The waiters use iPads to place orders and for you to pay, I have to admit this was a little odd since they stand over you as you pay, also it recommends your tip so you don’t feel like you have a chance to really leave what you want. I probably would have left a bigger tip if I wasn’t using the iPads suggested % buttons. I like the iPad idea in coffee shops but not really in restaurants for waiters to use.
This is one of the few restaurants that offers Saturday brunch in DTR. As I mentioned I love brunch so I’ll take it on Sat. & Sun. if I can. Overall a great first visit and I can’t wait to get back and try some more delicious food.

Having been here 10 times and having nothing less than a 5-​star experience, it seems this review is overdue. Located on Morgan near the intersection of Hillsborough, P.G. Werth’s is conveniently located for everyone & has street parking as well as a small lot behind the restaurant. The dining room has many sizes of tables & outdoor seating too– they can easily accommodate large groups. They have breakfast, lunch, & dinner options each day of the week with drink specials Mon-​Thurs, and their market is open at 630am Mon-​Fri to conveniently grab coffee & food on the go. and they’re open for both sunday AND saturday brunch at 10am!
First and foremost, Chef Hamm is the sweetest restaurant owner I’ve met to date… his hospitality is second to none. Each dish on the menu has southern flair with tons of locally sourced ingredients– all of the homemade things are one of the many great things about P.G.Werth’s :) they make everything in house– all juices are fresh squeezed, all salad dressings, jellies, ice creams– I could go on&on about the freshness of everything here!
For brunch, I love the Grayson Highlands burger topped with jalapimento cheese with a side of chips & homemade ranch. My fav sweet brunch dishes are the moonflour french toast (stuffed with cream cheese & pear compote) or the chicken & waffles (sweet potato waffles with lightly handbreaded chicken). And, last but not least, the bottomless mimosas! Need I say more?!
The munch menu is full of savory things for both lunch & dinner, but Chef Hamm always has several daily specials too. I love the Oh my Cristo, an amazing sandwich with turkey, bacon, pork belly pastrami, havarti, mustard, & elderberry jam… wow, just wow. It’s on both their brunch & munch menus, so you can get it anytime :) On Friday, one of Chef’s specials was filet & squash kabobs on a stick of rosemary– the presentation was fabulous & tasted even better! Their Cheer & Pour menus are comrpised of coffee & alcoholic drinks. They use Larry’s Beans and have many other local boozes too– 3 or 4 taps + wine & liquor.
The servers take orders on iPads to minimize paper waste. When you’re done, they bring them to your table to swipe your card tableside to avoid taking your card away from you. Don’t let this be weird, it’s for your safety! Tipping your server on the iPad is a bit awkward bc its tableside with the server right there & it only gives you 15, 20, & 22% options, but you can choose a custom tip too– be sure to give your service indrustry some love!
All in all, I can’t say enough praises about P.G.Werth’s and what Chef Hamm is bringing to downtown Raleigh. He listens to each customer & reads every review, and he adapts his menu & environment to meet his customers’ needs. How amazing :) I truly hope you find the same love I have for this place too!

LOVED IT! Great Food, great service and a really cool space.
Atmosphere 4 — This place really did have a great Brunch vibe. The dining room seems to be all windows making it sunny and bright. The décor is very upscale. My only knock on the place is the dinning room can get a bit loud. I am sure the bottomless Mimosas did not help with that.
Service 5 — It is funny I read some of the earlier reviews really bagging on the service. I think the owner must have read the review as well. When I went the service was just on the edge of too attentive. They made sure that I left with the sense that my dinning experience really mattered to them. The chef/​owner came out and chatted with us briefly. When my wife mentioned that her egg yolks were not a runny as she had wanted he was very apologetic. Again our dinning experience was clearly very important to him.
Cost/​Value 5 — The brunch menu prices run from $ 9 to $ 13. For the quality of what you are getting that is a great value.
Food 5+ — I really liked what the chef did with the menu. Many of the dishes on the menu are simple Southern classics that were molded into haute cuisine by a talented culinary artist. I had the Grayson Highlands Burger. It was definitely one of the better hamburgers I have eaten. The house made jala-​pimento cheese was just melting and the burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare. My wife had the Southern Benedict. The flavors and textural contrasts really made this dish. You had the sweet and fluffy sweet potato biscuit with the savory sausage and crispy fried green tomato coated in a silky smooth vegetable stock based gravy. This was a great take on a very ubiquitous brunch item.
Oh and the Bottomless Mimosas did not suck.

In addition to my previous reviews I would like to commend Chef Hamm and his amazing staff for the way the incorporate the feed back into the way they run the shop. I have witnessed visible changes from an already amazing restaurant. I also love how each customer gets special treatment. Keep up the good work.

Just after the roundabout coming from Hillsborough St. into Morgan St., the new P.G. Werth’s stands out as one of the new venues along this strip. Part market/​part restaurant, my experience with them is from a recent Saturday brunch.
I like the open feeling of the space up front where I was seated, lots of windows and the tables are not crowded on each other. However I do notice towards the back it’s not as open. I like the open atmosphere up front, definitely my preference. The staff was very welcoming upon arrival and service continued to be attentive and positive throughout the visit. The brunch menu is varied with what appears to be something for everyone. After enjoying a glass of the bottomless mimosa choice, I decided upon the Sweet Carolina Chicken and Waffle described on the menu as «sweet potato waffle, crispy chicken strips, house syrup» and then I also added a side of scrambled eggs which they were happy to do (gotta get all that protein in!). Everything tasted great, although I do wish the syrup had been on the side and not all over the chicken strips as well as the waffle. But it all mixed well regardless, and I enjoyed my meal. The scrambled eggs were perfectly done. The mimosas and the coffee were great to round out the meal, and I had a great first visit here. I do have to mention that it’s not the cheapest meal option, and I do wish the portions reflected the prices a bit more. However, selection and taste wise, service, and atmosphere give P.G. Werth’s something worth coming by and trying.
Bottom line: I enjoyed my Saturday brunch at P.G. Werth’s recently. Open atmosphere in the front, diverse brunch selections, and friendly staff highlight the positives here. Although I wish the portions better matched the prices, I found the food pretty tasty and the experience worth four stars.