Now the Comet Cafe: The sever staff is very nice. We ordered and unfortunately had to wait 45…read moreminutes for food. The cook was doing one person at a time at table and it took too long. Was almost an hour to order, get food and pay to leave. Cute little place that could be good if the food came out faster. Shame as we love to support local, but doubt we will be back as we don't usually have the time to waste waiting to get food. Food was ok. Eggs a little running for scrambled.

Don't judge a book by its cover!! Once inside the door,…read moreyou'll be greeted by the sweetest young ladies as you step back in time... This place is very nostalgic and charming. After passing by this place for years, we finally stopped in for breakfast... I had a loaded omelet.... And loaded it was!! Almost more than I could eat. The wife got the usual bacon and eggs with grits... Looked good... She cleaned her plate. We'll definitely be back!!

Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast either to dine in or take to go! Parking was easy and…read morethe seating is ample inside, with everyone being friendly and helpful with ordering. I wanted a quick chicken biscuit to go and found myself in heaven with the very simple breaded chicken patty with mayo between a homemade flaky biscuit. It was the perfect pick me up I needed to make the drive home from visiting the mountains. I will definitely be back to explore the menu next time I'm in town!

Excellent 1950's vibe…read moreGreat service and hospitality. Where the locals go for breakfast and lunch. Great cooks and wait staff. Pies baked daily. Meatloaf is excellent. Biscuit and gravy every morning. My go to place for breakfast or lunch .

Great Mexican and American food and a full menu from breakfast thru dinner. Service was excellent…read morewith supper staff. Food made to order fresh with a glad to be home feel.

HOLE IN THE WALL GEM!!…read more Oops my caps got stuck on purpose. Fresh fresh food, real southern sweet tea, kind people with a fantastic variety of food and man is it good.

After seeing the reviews for this restaurant, I was looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, it…read moredidn't live up to the praise. The menu offers the classic breakfast staples, but the food itself lacked flavor and was fairly ordinary. Nothing was poorly cooked, but there wasn't anything that stood out or made me want to come back. The service was also just okay--it wasn't particularly attentive. One of the biggest frustrations was discovering that the restaurant is cash only. There was no obvious notice when you entered, and didn't realize it until it was time to pay, when I noticed a small sign near the cash register. In today's world, where most restaurants accept cards or mobile payments, it would be helpful if this policy were posted more prominently at the entrance or mentioned before ordering. Overall, I can understand why it's a familiar spot for many locals, but based on my experience, it didn't offer anything that set it apart from an average breakfast diner. I left feeling disappointed, especially considering all of the recommendations.

Sat at the bar and was greeted by the 2 people on opposites sides of my seat with a "Hello"…read more Service was great. Coffee stayed full. This is a locals place for breakfast. Everyone knew everyone and they were welcoming. Young lady cooking kept the griddle full Ordered coffee and a Big 3 egg omelet with hash browns. The omelet has bacon, sausage, tomato, onions and peppers. It was a hearty breakfast and the portion size was just enough to join the clean plate club. One thing to know is bring cash. No cards accepted. They didn't give me a hard time. They pointed me to the "service station" a block up the road to the nearest ATM and they save my coffee and breakfast for when I returned. All my travels this throwback diner will be remembered when I am next in Albemarle.. Thanks!

Absolutely DELICIOUS food. Creative menu. Smoked meatloaf, smoked chicken salad, smoked macaroni…read moreand cheese, smoked barbecue beans.....see a pattern? Perhaps my favorite restaurant on earth! Great, friendly family staff too! You just can't beat this place. The only negative is they need a bigger place. Often there's a short wait.

Great food! Really nice and attentive staff! We've been eyeing this place for months and finally…read moretried it for lunch, so glad we did! Sorry we enjoyed and ate our BBQ sandwiches with white slaw, bacon cheeseburger, onion rings and homemade chips before we thought to take pics. They also have take out so it'll be easy to try some more of the foods. Looking forward to fried chicken and smoked meatloaf. especially. Definitely will be back!

A must stop for both dinner and Southern breakfast enthusiasts…read more On my way home from Charlotte, I used Yelp to find me a classic diner to start my day off right. I choose the Crack of Dawn Diner in Concord. I am so glad I did. Crack of Dawn Diner is the real thing--a local Concord breakfast-and-lunch spot serving traditional Southern fare at reasonable prices. The menu caters to local tastes, the dining room is filled with regulars, and the atmosphere is comfortable rather than trendy. Parking is somewhat limited. The private lot surrounding the restaurant was fully used so I parked in the lot next door that had signs that said private property, but it looked like other patrons were parking there also so I took the chance. As it turns out, it was safe to park there. The entrance is very welcoming, as well as the staff. Amanda was my very efficient and nice waitress. There is great teamwork here, and Amanda was well supported by, I believe, the owner who ran my food out and talked a bit with me. The menu is fascinating. A distinctly North Carolina menu. Several things jumped out: * Breakfast special for $6.59 weekdays * Breakfast plates mostly under $12 * Grits included as a side option * Livermush available * City ham and country ham both offered * Pork chops available for breakfast I ordered the country-fried steak with white gravy (essentially chicken-fried steak), along with two sunny-side-up eggs, perfectly prepared grits, a large buttermilk biscuit, and a delicious diner coffee. The restaurant occupies a stand-alone building with a warm, "come on in and rest a spell" atmosphere. Inside, you'll find counter seating, an open kitchen, and tables throughout the dining room. I chose a seat by the window overlooking the parking area. This was a great breakfast, that was reasonably priced, in a great atmosphere, with very nice people. It stuck to both my mind and ribs all day long. After breakfast, I continued on to downtown Concord and spent some time exploring one of North Carolina's most charming revitalized downtown districts. The breakfast was the perfect start to the morning. Crack of Dawn Diner has earned a spot on my repeat list whenever my travels take me through the Charlotte-Concord area.

If you like bland and straight from the chef store ordering, this is the place for you. I ordered a…read morelazy nacho salad thinking it would be like a taco salad, well it was canned unseasoned corn, 8 overly fried tortilla chips, dry preshredded cheese, thick cut lettuce but the white parts, and chili which was alright but could have also been from a can. I also ordered a side of green beans, they were also straight from the can. I also received a sweet tea, which was good but also how do you mess that up? And the kicker, $18 for that... should have stayed home. I was really hopeful for this place but after trying it twice and it was just as bland, I unfortunately will not be back.

This breakfast was sooo good. Very filling and fresh. You also get like a pound of hash browns…read more plenty of seating, I said at the bar. Plenty of parking and I got my food quickly.

This is a great place that serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They are always busy. This last…read moretime we were told a 10 minute wait but it only turned out to be about three minutes before we were seated. The inside is very clean and countryfied in their decor, and the people who work here are very friendly and positive people. When you go there and are seated, you feel like you're a regular. It's hard to choose from the menu, because it's huge. The last time I went, I brought my grandson and we both decided right off that we will have breakfast. We are huge breakfast lovers. We chose what we wanted and ordered, our drinks came out and the food followed fast. Everything was perfect. They have some of the absolute best pancakes ever. I should've ordered the short stack (two pancakes) but I ended up ordering the large one by mistake. No worries, it was still fabulous. Lots of pecans and the fluffiest pancakes I've ever had. Grandson ordered the meat lovers omelette and said it was the best one he's ever had. There was an almost unbelievable amount of meat in that omelette. I took a small bite and it was very good. We've had other things in the past, their eggs Benedict are superior as well as their hash browns. Before you go, do not neglect the dessert cabinet by the register. They make a fabulous rainbow cake.

Ambiance, food, drinks, polite staff...what more do you need?…read more This place is a hidden gem. I needed a good place to study while eating some delicious food and drinking coffee and found The Factory. I ordered the serendipity and the funky monkey, I'm currently eating it as I write this review and I'm in tastebuds heaven. Do yourself a favor and come try this. The waffle is crispy but soft and the coffee is just a great, smooth frappe treat!! The staff are so friendly, the place is cutely decorated and they play uplifting Christian. You will leave feeling amazing!!

I really like their coffee and they have a wonderful selection of waffles, but if you are inside…read moremore than two or three minutes, you will come out smelling like the place. It's like there isn't any good ventilation or something. I can't swing it. This most recent visit I had stopped prior to closing and ordered a coffee. I was inside no more than 3-5 minutes and the whole rest of the day my clothing reeked of their shop. I would love to come back with friends, especially on delay-days which we will be having soon I imagine, but to avoid smelling like their place all day, I will have to pass. The coffee is good, though. Their menu has tons to choose from and there is something for everyone!

Making an update to my previous post because I need to reiterate that Breakfastime is SO GOOD!!…read moreFrom the hostesses, servers, cooks and bus-people...they work as a team and are amazing. The food comes out of the kitchen picture perfect and delicious. I have never eaten anything I haven't loved!!! The only drawback is that they stay busy but we go into it knowing even if we have to wait it's gonna be amazing when we sit down. The Copperfield location is pretty big and has great bar seating, and in warmer months they have patio seating. The hwy 29 location is much smaller but also has great food. 5/5 without question.

I want to preface by saying I started a new diet and my friends wanted to get breakfast and took me…read morehere. I have been to another location one other time and the food was pretty decent. They give you good portions for good prices too. The inside was nice, decorated with art and I kept looking at this cool glass divider next to our table. This time all I was able to get was a salad and when I initially ordered it, I was not expecting what I got at all. The salad came so nicely prepared on this big wooden plater. It was really good too. Would definitely go again, even just for a salad lol.

Very homey and welcoming restaurant. The staff was very friendly. The food delicious! Country ham,…read moreeggs, and grits were delicious.

Hospitality unmatched. Food great and portions more than…read moreenough! Only a mile from the marina! Prices amazingly reasonable for a resort area!