The move by the 24-hour diner, famous for its grand slam breakfast that includes eggs, pancakes and bacon, follows the decision earlier this month by Waffle House to add a 50-cent-per-egg surcharge.

Restaurants and diners that serve a lot of eggs are too, including Waffle House, a famous (or infamous, depending on who you ask) 24/7 chain with fantastic pecan waffles and short-order breakfasts.

bacon, sausage and hash browns, topped by two eggs. The tiny diner goes through about 1,800 eggs a week, as cooks whip up the egg-centric menu that includes pancakes, waffles, crepes and French toast.