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Orange Today
By the People, for the People
Twisted Egg Shack Brings Bold Flavors and Fresh Flair to Orange
The new breakfast and brunch concept offers a hybrid model of speed and service.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:06pm
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Twisted Egg Shack's playful, bold menu items bring a creative twist to the local breakfast scene.Orange TodayTwisted Egg Shack, a new breakfast and brunch restaurant co-owned by Danny Lennartz and Bret Baumgartner, has opened its second location in Orange, Texas. The concept aims to offer a fresh, fast, and creative take on traditional breakfast fare, with a menu featuring items like strawberry Pico de Gallo tacos and citrus-infused chicken creations. Unlike traditional sit-down breakfast spots, Twisted Egg Shack blends counter-service speed with table delivery for a more relaxed, fun dining experience.
Why it matters
The opening of Twisted Egg Shack represents a new player in Orange's breakfast and brunch scene, bringing a unique hybrid model and bold flavors to the local dining landscape. As the city's residents seek out fresh, creative dining options, Twisted Egg Shack's focus on quality, consistency, and an inventive menu could help it carve out a loyal customer base.
The details
Twisted Egg Shack officially opened its Orange location on March 23, 2026, following a ribbon cutting on March 31. The concept is co-owned by Danny Lennartz and Bret Baumgartner, who previously opened a Twisted Egg Shack location in Beaumont in September 2024. The Beaumont location is currently closed for remodeling after a fire. The Orange restaurant offers a hybrid model, where customers order at the counter but food is delivered to their table, blending speed with service. The menu features unexpected flavor combinations, such as strawberry Pico de Gallo tacos and citrus-infused chicken creations, as well as handheld items like churro bites, donut holes, quiche, and French toast sticks.
- Twisted Egg Shack opened its first location in Beaumont in September 2024.
- The Beaumont location is currently closed for remodeling after a fire.
- The Orange location officially opened on March 23, 2026, followed by a ribbon cutting on March 31.
The players
Danny Lennartz
Co-owner of Twisted Egg Shack.
Bret Baumgartner
Co-owner of Twisted Egg Shack.
What they’re saying
“It's just a little local company. Our first location opened in Beaumont in September 2024, and it's been doing so well we wanted to bring that same energy here to Orange.”
— Danny Lennartz, Co-owner
“This concept is different. We want to get people outside of their comfort zone. It's fresh food, fast, but still made from scratch. That's important to us.”
— Danny Lennartz, Co-owner
“We're not full service, but we still want you to feel like you're getting that experience. It's just more relaxed, more fun.”
— Danny Lennartz, Co-owner
What’s next
The Twisted Egg Shack team is focused on training staff and ensuring quality and consistency at the new Orange location, with plans to reopen the temporarily closed Beaumont location in the near future.
The takeaway
Twisted Egg Shack's arrival in Orange represents a fresh, creative addition to the city's breakfast and brunch scene, offering a hybrid dining model and an inventive menu that could appeal to local residents seeking new and innovative dining options.
