If you've walked into a grocery store in recent weeks, you've likely done a double take as you approach the eggs neatly stacked in their display case — now more than twice what you paid the week before.

 

As the cost of eggs and other groceries continue to soar, not only are households nationwide feeling the pinch but many restaurants have reached a breaking point.

 

Waffle House recently implemented a 50-cent-per-egg surcharge at its 2,100 locations across the country. And now some local eateries feeling the pressure have started to follow suit.

 

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 29, Gina's Restaurant — a breakfast staple in Fall River's north end — hopped on board adding their own surcharge of 25 cents per egg.

 

That increase spans a good chunk of their breakfast-heavy menu, which includes breakfast sandwiches, omeletes, egg combination plates and more.

 

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