I was able to check this spot out while working in the area. It's in a small minimall, not sure how…read moreto describe it. Several businesses are located in one spot. There is a parking garage not far and street parking. I like that they have a space you can work from. I got a chai tea while there. It was good. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Staff was friendly. I will definitely return when in the area to support. My drink was good. It was conveniently located and they have room if you want to work from there.

I stopped into Union Street Cafe for an early lunch on a…read moreTuesday afternoon. There were a few other tables occupied, but I was able to seat myself. It wasn't long before my server was over with a bottle of water and a glass full of ice. The reason I came here was because there was a salad listed on the menu that just sounded very refreshing for the hot summer afternoon. I ordered the chop salad with grilled chicken and it was out to me, perfectly plated, in about 5 minutes. The salad was delicious and the chicken was flavorful and hot. The restaurant is small and bright with tons of natural lighting. The bathroom is small, unisex, kind of dark and dim, and a little dingy. My server wasn't the most friendly and she didn't come back to my table after she dropped off the food. I had to go up to the front to ask for a side of dressing. I'd still recommend the restaurant and go back hoping for a different server.

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.

Had an amazing brunch this afternoon. We had an amazing server named Dianna. She was very friendly…read moreand informative about the menu.

everything was great!!! vibes were chill and our server KIMBER was great. super attentive and…read morehelpful. I order the ube pancakes, chicken sausage, and eggs and it was BUSSIN. i wish my eggs were cooked a little longer but my bad for not asking lol. anyways, love this place, will continue to recommend it!

INCREDIBLE FOOD AND SERVICE!!!! Asia was our waitress and from the moment we walked in, we were…read moregreeted warmly and seated promptly. Asia walked up and was bubbly, knowledgeable and gave us the best recommendations! We laughed, ate and enjoyed having her serve us. The restaurant is clean, well lit and such a cute vibe! Definitely planning to return!!

This was my first time dining here. I had been hearing a lot of chatter about it. My friends and I…read moredecided to give it a try. They offered good service and good food. My waiter Jonathan was exceptionally nice and helpful. He was prompt bringing food to the table and our food came out hot and fast which is rare. They have unisex restrooms but the floors were wet so I can't speak on the cleanliness of the restrooms. Not sure if it was water from handwashing or other fluids inside. Prices are moderate and I'd certainly visit again.

Came here for the 1st time. Mother's day brunch! We arrived around 1045am. Of course it was packed…read more They didnt take formal reservations to guarantee seating at a certain time, but you could call ahead and place your name on a list to get seated ahead of the crowd once you arrived. My daughter called and when we arrived, we were lucky and was seated right away as a table was coming open. Small inside footprint but cozy with a full bar. Also outdoor patio seating. The hostess, our waitress and the walk around staff refilling water was top tier. Excellent customer service. Our waitress wasbbomb, I hate i forgot her name. Even though the place was packed she tooknour order in a timely manner, and kept checking on us be9fre we got our food,.kept us informed that the kitchen was busy but she on it. Allnifnkur food was delicious. My daughter had chicken and Belgium waffles, and I had the shrimp amd grits, my mom had a breast platter. All great choices. Give them a try!

This must be a go to spot for locals but I am not impressed…read more The setup is cute and the staff is friendly but let me get into the real... the food. If you don't eat pork skip this place! Seriously. Everything has pork. I got a handheld egg sandwich with tomato and cheese on a croissant with their potatoes. Basic sandwich, dry and the cheese & tomato were an extra charge. The potatoes were hard like they're old. The mimosa was good, regular sparkling with pineapple juice. And their tip machine doubles the recommended amount so for my $9 mimosa it generates a +$3 tip at 18 % but it should have been under $2. Just wanted to point that out too. I won't be back.

It's been awhile since i visited due to the decline in taste/service i had experienced a few years…read moreback HOWEVER, i took a chance today and am sooo glad I did! From Haneef's warm energy, hospitality, and thorough responses to my questions when i walked through the door to Katy's well seasoned and plated food, i remember why i started coming here in the first place! THANK YOU BOTH for redefining my experience, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring all my food, down to the eggs were well seasoned and cooked thoroughly!! Highly recommend and make sure you tell them Tash sent you!!

One thing in the South, you going to get some excellent breakfast!!!! This spot did not disappoint…read more I love a good biscuit. These are sooo good. I ordered and picked up, everyone was nice at pick up. I had to go with the famous food Network sandwhich, The squawking goat. This was a biscuit with perfectly seasoned fried chicken, topped with fried goat cheese and pepper jelly! Every bite was delicious. The fried goat cheese was fried perfect and when you bite into it, it oozed out. I loved the pepper jelly as well, it leaned more on the sweeter side but I didn't mind it all. We also tried the chicken waffles. Again very good. The waffle was seasoned nicely. I personally like my waffles harder, but could of been the drive back to house that softened it up. But the flavor was on point so was okay with it. The chicken like in my biscuit was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Tried their churro(iced) latte. Loved it, my mind was set on a super sweet drink BUT this was not at all, was a perfect blend and balance. We got a side of crispy potatoes, weren't a fan of these, no flavor and not really that crispy. But by time we ate everything else the potatoes were an after thought. That be the only thing I wouldn't order again.

We love this restaurant. I always tell people that say Breakfast time is their favorite I'm like…read moreexcuse me Sunshine has the same menu but the food is 100X better plus the have Mexican dishes on top of that menu. It's definitely the best breakfast place around.

I was in the area running an errand early Saturday morning. I searched for breakfast near by and…read moreSunshine came up first. Checked a few reviews and it seemed like a good spot. Walked in, we were seated immediately. The inside has country decor which was cute. It seemed a little outdated and could use a deep cleaning. The coffee cups had dents around the edges. Looked as if they were teeth chips. Yikes. Our server was awesome, friendly , smiling and very helpful. There was a lot of foot traffic of people in and out dining in and to go orders. It took a little while for our food to come out but not a big deal. There was absolutely no flavor or seasoning in any of the food. The food presentation was nice, but everything was bland, tasteless. Even adding salt did not help. For me, its a hard pass on returning. When we checked out, I noticed that their health score was a 90. We didnt notice that before hand and would have passed. Customer service gets 5 stars alone.

Had the best night trying out Concord Trading Post. We went there for the March Madness Burger but…read morewill definitely be back for other items on their menu. They have indoor seating for really any size group, but we sat outside at a street side table. It was a lovely night and the sidewalk seating was packed. You order inside the venue at the counter. Receive a number and choose your seating preference. Everyone we encountered were very friendly. Had a great conversation with the owners and they are definitely suited for making you feel welcome and are committed to bring life back into downtown Concord! I'm excited for us and them. They also own the Bottle Shop next door that serves alcoholic beverages and also has a great downtown vibe. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

We've had their tuna and tree hugger sandwiches which are great, but we finally got to try their…read moresmash burger and it is the best in downtown! And it's their seasoning and special sauces that set them apart! This is definitely our go to from now on when we are craving a veggie burger!! Don't even get me started on their fries..

Had such an amazing time at another one of their locations that I decided to try this one out for a…read moremuch needed hearty breakfast. It's cold out and I wanted something warm. Apparently their specialty coffee is only served iced, so the only option is regular brew. I opted out since I can do that at home. I really enjoyed the Morning Meditation fresh squeezed juice during my last visit but this location was out of ingredients and I was unable to get it. Water it is. For my meal I ordered the Biscuits & Gravy with eggs. I love how the gravy is made with turkey sausage. As a non pork eater I struggle to find places that serve non pork gravy and was so glad they had turkey sausage based gravy that I could devour. It comes with their seasoned potatoes but based on the reviews I decided to swap for grits. The biscuits & gravy were my favorite part of the meal. I wish it came with 2 instead of a side. I got my eggs scrambled. It was ok, typical container eggs. Next time I'll try fried hard eggs so I can have a real egg. The grits... they gave me the hard part that's usually found stuck to the bottom of the pan. Some parts were regular after I scraped the hard parts out. No flavor, I definitely needed to add salt & pepper. I'll be back for sure but will probably try to get the biscuits & gravy w/o a side.

This is a nice place for a brunch. It's pretty laid back. There are outdoor seating options. Kayla…read morewas great and attentive. We sat outside. Nice and Shady. She filled our coffee mugs, only halfway, which was great since they did get cool. But since we had the coffee carafe on the table, it was fine. I asked for my eggs benedict, to be poached medium. They were poached hard, but it was still tasty.I know it's challenging to do a medium poaching. I forgot to take a picture of my husband's skillet breakfast but he enjoyed it as well although some of the potatoes were not cooked all the way.

My partner and I discovered this place on our way to PA from FL. The food was great, came out…read morepretty quick, and was reasonably priced. I got the egg white omelette, which came with spinach feta and turkey sausage, and toast and a massive fruit cup. Partner got the two egg platter with ham, and home fries. Everything we got was under $40. Great service!!

Good food, good prices and friendly staff careful ordering breakfast take out though. Order 3…read moremeals - 2 should have come with 3 eggs got 2. 1 calls out 2 but 3 is no charge. Got 2. Talked to the manger was told take out is different and menus changed. Uhmm. Current ones look the same, on line looks the same. So what's changed?