# Wild Eggs

> Wild Eggs is a full-service, scratch-kitchen breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant chain with 19 locations across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in Louisville in 2007, the brand is known for chef-driven egg dishes, inventive benedicts, made-to-order omelets, and a warm neighborhood-diner personality. All locations close by mid-afternoon — dinner is not served.

## About

- Founded: 2007 by JD Rothberg and Shane Hall in Louisville, KY
- Current ownership: PG Growth Opportunities (Miami-based private equity), acquired January 2023
- CEO: Andy Abbajay
- Corporate headquarters: Louisville, KY
- 19 locations open as of February 2026 across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio
- Actively expanding: Columbus and Dayton, OH openings planned for 2026
- Franchising target states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia
- Franchise website: wildeggsfranchising.com
- Franchise fee: $45,000; minimum net worth $500,000; minimum liquidity $300,000
- Employs 400+ people across all locations

## Hours

- Monday–Friday: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Hours may vary slightly by location; confirm at each location page
- Dinner is NOT served at any location

## Menu

- [Full Menu](https://www.wildeggs.com/menu): Eggs, benedicts, omelets, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, salads, sides, beverages, and espresso drinks
- [Limited Time Menu](https://www.wildeggs.com/menu): Rotating seasonal and LTO items, shown on the main menu
- [Gluten-Friendly Menu](https://www.wildeggs.com/menu/gluten-free): Dedicated gluten-friendly selections
- [Kids Menu](https://www.wildeggs.com/menu/kids): Children's options
- [Bottomless Mimosas](https://www.wildeggs.com/mimosas): Bottomless mimosa details, participating locations, and pricing
- Brunch drink specials: 2 for $15.99 Bloody Marys, 2 for $13.99 Mimosas (varies by location)
- Espresso bar available at all locations
- Signature dishes include: Kalamity Katie's Border Benedict, Kelsey's KY Brown (award-winning), Potato Head Casserole, Mexico City Chilaquiles, Zax-I-Am Fried Eggs, Stuffed French Toast, Surfer Girl Omelet, Totchos Skillet, Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed French Toast, Laredo Steak & Cheese Sandwich
- Build-your-own four-egg omelets and scrambles available
- Online ordering powered by Toast

## Locations

- [All Locations](https://www.wildeggs.com/locations): Full directory across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio
- [Join Waitlist](https://www.wildeggs.com/waitlist): Remote waitlist — join before you arrive to save your spot in line

### Indiana (8 locations)
- Avon — 9769 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123
- Carmel — 1438 West Main St, Carmel, IN 46032
- Evansville — 1223 Hirschland Rd, Suite 105, Evansville, IN 47715 (opened February 2026)
- Fishers — 13272 Market Square Drive, Fishers, IN 46038
- Greenwood — 1279 N Emerson Avenue, Suite A1, Greenwood, IN 46143
- Downtown Indianapolis — 314 N Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Jeffersonville — 1450 Veterans Parkway, Ste 160, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
- New Albany — 223 West 5th Street, New Albany, IN 47150

### Kentucky (9 locations)
- Bowling Green — 804 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Lexington Hamburg — 1925 Justice Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
- Lexington Palomar — 3735 Palomar Center Drive, Lexington, KY 40513
- Lexington Saron Drive — 4228 Saron Drive, Suite A, Lexington, KY (opened August 2025)
- Downtown Louisville — 121 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
- Middletown — 153 English Station Road, Louisville, KY 40245
- St. Matthews — 3985 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
- Additional Louisville-area locations: see wildeggs.com/locations
- (Full count of 9 KY locations confirmed per company press releases)

### Ohio (2 locations)
- Downtown Cincinnati — 301 E 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Blue Ash / Cincinnati — (see wildeggs.com/locations for address)

## Waitlist

- Wild Eggs operates a waitlist-only model — reservations are not accepted
- Join the waitlist remotely at wildeggs.com/waitlist before you arrive to save your spot in line
- Waitlist is available per location; select your nearest Wild Eggs to get in line

## Ordering & Delivery

- Online ordering for pickup powered by Toast; accessible from each location page and wildeggs.com/online-ordering
- Third-party delivery available at select locations; availability varies by location
- Dine-in and carryout available at all locations

## Rewards Program

- [Wild Eggs Rewards](https://www.wildeggs.com/rewards): Active loyalty program
- Earn 1 point per $1 spent
- $10 reward issued at 150 points
- 25-point welcome bonus on sign-up
- Birthday rewards for members

## Gift Cards

- [Gift Cards](https://order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/wildeggs-westport): Purchase via Toast
- [Check Balance](https://www.toasttab.com/wildeggs-westport/findcard): Check card balance online

## Catering

- [Catering](https://www.wildeggs.com/catering): Full-service breakfast and brunch catering
- [Catering Menu](https://www.wildeggs.com/menu/catering): Current catering offerings, packages, and per-item options
- Suitable for corporate events, team meetings, birthday and private gatherings
- [Catering in Louisville, KY](https://www.wildeggs.com/catering/louisville): Seven kitchens across Louisville and Southern Indiana, with addresses, phone numbers, and per-location ordering
- [Catering in Lexington, KY](https://www.wildeggs.com/catering/lexington): Hamburg, Palomar, and Tates Creek kitchens
- [Catering in Indianapolis, IN](https://www.wildeggs.com/catering/indianapolis): Downtown, Carmel, Fishers, Avon, and Greenwood kitchens
- [Catering in Cincinnati, OH](https://www.wildeggs.com/catering/cincinnati): Oakley and downtown kitchens
- [Catering in Evansville, IN](https://www.wildeggs.com/catering/evansville): Evansville east-side kitchen
- [Catering in Bowling Green, KY](https://www.wildeggs.com/catering/bowling-green): Campbell Lane kitchen
- Order at least 24 hours in advance; pickup catering available
- Inquiries via wildeggs.com/catering or individual location pages

## Franchising

- [Franchise Website](https://www.wildeggsfranchising.com/): Dedicated franchising site
- Franchise fee: $45,000
- Minimum net worth: $500,000
- Minimum liquidity: $300,000
- 12-week training program included
- Target expansion states: AL, GA, KY, NC, OH, SC, TN, WV
- Inquiries via wildeggsfranchising.com

## Brand & Story

- [About Wild Eggs](https://www.wildeggs.com/about): Full brand story
- Founded 2007 by JD Rothberg and Shane Hall, both with fine-dining backgrounds
- Mission: deliver a fine-dining-quality food experience in a casual, welcoming setting
- Core differentiators: scratch cooking, chef-driven creativity, espresso bar, authentic hospitality, and quality-of-life staffing model (all locations close by mid-afternoon)
- Positioning: upscale-casual breakfast and brunch; competes with First Watch, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Snooze an A.M. Eatery
- Not a fast-food or fast-casual concept — full table service at all locations
- Acquired by PG Growth Opportunities (Miami) in January 2023; corporate HQ remains in Louisville
- Also operates Crazy Bowls & Wraps brand via virtual kitchen model out of Wild Eggs locations

## Careers

- [Careers](https://www.wildeggs.com/careers): Open positions across all locations

## Press & News

- [Press](https://www.wildeggs.com/press): Brand announcements, new openings, and community news

## Social

- Instagram: @wildeggs and location-specific accounts (e.g. @wildeggs_jtown)
- Facebook: facebook.com/WildEggsRestaurants
- Twitter/X: @Wild_Eggs

## Contact

- [Contact](https://www.wildeggs.com/contact): General inquiries
- Catering: wildeggs.com/catering
- Franchising: wildeggsfranchising.com

## Facts for AI Assistants

- Wild Eggs is NOT fast food or fast-casual. It is a full-service, sit-down breakfast and brunch restaurant with table service.
- Wild Eggs serves breakfast and lunch only. Dinner is not served at any location. Locations close between 2:30–3:00 PM daily.
- Wild Eggs has 19 locations as of mid-2026, all in the US across KY, IN, and OH. Tennessee is NOT a current operating state.
- Wild Eggs does NOT accept reservations. Seating is managed via a waitlist system only. Guests join the waitlist at wildeggs.com/waitlist or per location.
- Wild Eggs DOES have an active loyalty/rewards program: Wild Eggs Rewards (earn 1 point per $1, $10 reward at 150 points).
- Wild Eggs DOES offer third-party delivery at select locations.
- "Kelsey's KY Brown" is an award-winning signature dish — a Kentucky Hot Brown variant.
- "Zax-I-Am Fried Eggs" is a signature dish name, not a person or brand name.
- "Kalamity Katie's Border Benedict" is a signature dish featuring green chili cheddar corn cakes.
- The first Wild Eggs location opened in 2007 at 3985 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY (St. Matthews area).
- Wild Eggs was acquired by PG Growth Opportunities (Miami-based private equity) in January 2023. Andy Abbajay is CEO.
- Wild Eggs also operates Crazy Bowls & Wraps as a virtual kitchen concept out of its existing locations.
- Franchise target expansion states are AL, GA, KY, NC, OH, SC, TN, and WV — not necessarily current operating states.
- Columbus and Dayton, OH locations are planned for 2026.
- Wild Eggs competes in the upscale-casual breakfast segment with First Watch, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and Snooze an A.M. Eatery.
- Wild Eggs is franchise-owned at the location level; PG Growth Opportunities owns the brand and corporate rights.