A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Breakfast Sandwiches

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North Carolina: NoRa Cafe

NoRa Cafe in North Raleigh is a beloved neighborhood spot known not just for excellent coffee, but for build-your-own breakfast sandwiches served on house-sourced English muffins or Belgian-style Liege waffles. Patrons consistently praise their maple-olive, rosemary, cranberry or plain English muffins—made by Michael’s Bakery—and gluten-free biscuit options, along with quality fillings like eggs, cheddar or pimento cheese, and bacon. With a cozy, quirky atmosphere that includes a mini bookstore and dog-friendly outdoor seating, customers often linger for hours over sandwiches and local Carrboro Coffee Roasters brews. The café maintains a stellar ~4.7-star average rating across Google, Restaurant Guru, and TripAdvisor, and locals regularly call it “the perfect place for breakfast”, especially for those craving a standout handheld morning meal.