The humble egg has become a quasi-gourmet item recently, thanks to price fluctuations and internet memes. It shows that the appeal of the delicious and nutritious oval marvels is still strong, and that appeal shows if you’ve ever been in line for an Eggdose sandwich.
The pop-up concept focuses on high-end, quick-service breakfast, and they are set to open their first permanent location inside the City Food Hall in the Ivanhoe Village district. We spoke with owner Matias Suarez about their restaurant and newfound success as well as upcoming plans via email.
Tell us about yourself and your background in the culinary world.
Eggdose was founded by Geyson Suarez (my father), Samuel Suarez (my brother) and me, Matías Suarez. The idea for Eggdose was born from our desire to build a meaningful business, combined with my previous experience in the fashion/marketing industry and a strong ambition to create a massive brand.
Our journey began in the midst of struggle. We were facing a difficult financial situation with our previous business — a women’s clothing boutique. It was a tough decision whether to try and revive it or pivot in a completely new direction. I took time to reflect, analyzing the best business opportunity while considering my skills and resources as an entrepreneur.
Through this process, I realized that my greatest asset was my team — my dad and my brother. My father had years of experience working in breakfast restaurants after we moved to the United States, and my brother had a deep passion for food. Meanwhile, I had a strong background in brand creation, marketing and entrepreneurship. It was the combination of these strengths that led to the birth of Eggdose.
Now, after an incredibly successful first year, we are proud of what we’ve built — and this is just the beginning.
The Eggdose team: (from left) Matias Suarez, Geyson Suarez, manager Nick Boehm and Samuel Suarez. (RICKY LY)
What was your inspiration for opening Eggdose?
Our extreme desire was to create something that is the best in its industry, in this case, being the best in the breakfast food scene in the United States, which is our goal for the next five years.
What are your most popular items right now?
- The Maple Dose sandwich: Our signature French toast made with our secret mix, smoked thick-cut bacon, soft-scrambled eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, with powdered sugar and real maple syrup.
- The Scrambled Bacon sandwich: Artisan locally made brioche bun, soft-scrambled eggs, smoked thick-cut bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and our signature hollandaise sauce called the Eggdose sauce.
- The Steak sandwich: Artisan locally made brioche bun, two smoked picanha steak cuts, cotija cheese, pickles, cage-free fried egg, caramelized onions, and house-made chipotle aioli.
Tell us about your journey to Orlando.
From very humble beginnings, we arrived in Orlando from Colombia in 2017, and we’ve been doing pop-ups for three years now. Even before Eggdose, we were doing clothing pop-ups.
What makes your dishes special?
Balance, quality ingredients, and our touch and twist.
What are some of your favorite places to eat and drink around town?
We like places like Domu or Hawkers, but we eat more at home.
What’s new and upcoming for you all in the coming year?
Our opening at City Food Hall Orlando, located in The Yard at Ivanhoe Park, and a second location happening in 2025 – 2026. Our menu is going to be expanded in our physical locations; we will add insane breakfast bowls that are amazing, two special sides, fresh-squeezed orange juice and coffee beverages.
Visit Eggdose soon at City Food Hall in Ivanhoe Village and follow them online at @eggdosefl on Instagram to find out where they will be next.
