Met a buddy from church for lunch. Great menu selections for breakfast lunch not to mention great coffee. Love the atmosphere and the servers are always professional and courteous making sure that the customers have what they need. read more

Quick service for breakfast. Waitresses are friendly and efficient. Can't beat the price on weekdays, about $6.50 after tax for two eggs, hash browns, bacon, biscuit and coffee. read more

First, I'm surprised there are not more reviews for this restaurant. I've been here five or six times in the last two months. I've eaten breakfast and lunch. The employees are very friendly and nice. For breakfast I've gotten omelettes. They were very tasty. At lunch, I get either a club sandwich with a side salad or their chicken. Both food items are very delicious. read more

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Family restaurant with good food, good prices, and really good staff. We usually eat dinner there two or three times a week. If none of the specials suit, you can always order from the complete menu. Lunch and dinner are the same price. We haven't been for breakfast, but we've been told that it's *****, too. read more

Six of us went to East 74 this morning for breakfast. They were very crowded, but we got a table quickly. We all had breakfast items and they were all good. Breakfast is one of the hardest meals to rate, for me. Service was good. read more

Had lunch today. Service excellent as always. I had a bacon cheeseburger, all the way. Which was tomato, lettuce, onion, and mustard. You get a choice of fries or onion rings. Love me onion rings. These were OK at best. Definitely frozen. And may have been reheated. The burger was good. I had hoped for more of a handmade patty. Again frozen. But it was good. Nice size sandwich good bacon. And even the tomato was edible, which doesn't happen often. Breakfast was great. read more

It's family owned and the lady at the front is nice but food is mediocre at best. And utensils and cups/plates could use updating and a stronger scrub. I will not return. read more

This is a wonderful little restaurant for any meal you choose to eat. The breakfast is served until 2 pm and has a good variety meats to compliment your eggs. I'd suggest getting the pancakes with strawberries, whipped cream is optional. Lunch and dinner, again, so many meat and vegetables to choose from. You can order from the daily specials or off the menu with choices like Greek, Italian or seafood. And the sweet tea is just that. read more

This was pretty decent restaurant. I had the fish and it was served hot and fresh. Not much seasoning but good nevertheless. The waitress was really nice and attentive and personable. My boyfriend has the club sandwich and he said he it was just okay....kinda skimped on the meat. We went in the afternoon around 2:00 and it was maybe 5 other people in there so I guess it was the "slow hour". I would eat there again but will probably try the breakfast next time. read more

There aren't very many true "family restaurants" around any more but I'm glad I have this one near me in Matthews. My family has been eating here since it opened and it was my mom's favorite place - not just because of the food but also because of its friendly atmosphere and how she was treated. I still visit as often as I can, including during the COVID-19 pandemic when all that was available was takeout. You won't go hungry and you won't spend a fortune. read more

We ate breakfast here yesterday morning because Stacks was closed. It's a perfectly good diner - inexpensive with simple food and friendly servers. I got an omelet with hash browns and toast with tea which cost about $9. All in all, it's a good option if you are looking for simple food at a reasonable price. read more

I have been eating in this restaurant for a year and it is always great food. I have tried just about everything on the menu and all is exceptionally good. Service is always great and very friendly waiters and waitresses! If I was Bradley H I would just go down to the Bojangles and get you a biscuit. read more

Pretty good eggs ,hash browns could use a little improvement or a little more bang for the buck. Satisfactory except it was supposed to be three eggs didn't look like it in the picture does it. Granddaughter had open face turkey sand which . Wasn't the roast turkey used in a turkey order but sandwich turkey that you get for a sandwich. Silverware was dirty needs a little more attention to the silverware. No butter on the tables. Great service . Eh 3 stars maybe 3.5 maybe up it till 4 then try for dinner during the week. Awaiting to pay now. Second time around different waitress never been rushed so much in a restaurant, just seemed unwelcome. Older person serving, nice I guess couldn't speak the language but food was cold granddaughter. Didn't even finish. Lady kept walking away. A little better today stayed away for a while a little rushed. Food very good quality better service outstanding. Ask for Gail. read more

McDonalds/Burger King quality food.... They charge for sauce (ranch, honey mustard, etc) which is TACKY and makes eating at McDonalds/Burger King more enticing. read more

My girlfriend and i came here when we first started dating and i had never had gravy biscuits. AMAZING!! everything is well priced not expensive at all and just delicious. customer service is almost perfect & the food is out speedy quick read more

Greg's BBQ used to be here. Greg retired and East 74, which was in Indian Trail, moved here. I had a burger and fries. Nothing fancy...and it wasn't. It tasted fine and service was average. I'd go back for a business lunch or breakfast, but not to impress anyone. read more

It's good to see these diner-type places with wide options including daily vegetables. Can't wait to try more of their choices but have really enjoyed each so far. read more

My sister and I went here for lunch yesterday around noon and the joint was jumping so I took that as a good sign that the food was good. I went for a simple cheeseburger with onion rings and sis had the philly cheesesteak with fries. We both enjoyed our lunches and our waitress, Lindy, was very friendly and provided very good service. Now I can't wait to go back and order breakfast! The menu was interesting and there were a lot of good choices but I decided to start simply and see what that yielded. I'm happy to say that the cheeseburger was good and the onion rings were great. The atmosphere is plain and unassuming and the food attracts a varied clientele. Parking was no problem and the location is great. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

My fiancé and I love this restaurant. We get out for breakfast once a week, and we go to East 74. Great food and great service.

This place has the best breakfast. Hands down - No contest. And it's so inexpensive too! Two Eggs, bacon, hash browns, toasts and a drink for $5, you can't beat that! Also the service is always fast and friendly. A++ read more

I enjoy having dinner frequently at East 74 Family Restaurant (often three or four times each week) and find their food to be good, fairly priced, and their service reliable and friendly. Lunch and dinner menues are the same. Like any restaurant and anyone with their own tastes and preferences in foods, there are items on the menu that I prefer. Their lasagna is particularly good. I also like their grilled chicken salad and grilled chicken tender plate. I enjoy most of their sandwiches including the BBQ, meat-ball, and chicken salad. I also enjoy their broiled white fish. Cole slaw, baked beans, and broccoli casserole (served on Tuesdays) are good. The restaurant truly has a family atmosphere with many regulars who have gotten to know one another at East 74. Like any restaurant they sometimes have a customer they can not please. (I witnessed this recently and was taken aback by the customer's demands). However, I have found that they do everything they can, within reason, to do things right. Is this a Michelin rated restaurant? No, and neither are their prices. I do not eat much breakfast anywhere, so I will leave that to other reviewers. read more

Good food at decent prices, with friendly and helpful servers. Excellent grits, yummy omelettes. Definitely worth a visit if you want a comfortable, unfancy breakfast! read more

Pretty good food, clean, excellent service. It's often crowded at lunch. Menu has a little bit of everything, prices are reasonable. It's good for a quick bite but not great. Just average I guess. I do think it's extremely clean and wouldn't hesitate to eat there and I'm sure we will again. read more

Yes! 5 stars. A great local place to visit. The breakfast special can not be beat. Very busy on the weekend but you can get a seat within 10 min. Always pleasant service and the price is fine. It is not a chain, so you support local business. My family eats out almost every day and this has become one of our regular spots after around 10 visits. Just try it yourself, I believe it to be a nice find. read more

Worst. Diner food. Ever. I've eaten at this restaurant for both lunch and dinner. Food is too greasy or very over cooked, canned or microwaved. As my son said, "I've seen more appetizing gas station hot dogs." Only redeeming factor is friendly and efficient staff. read more

We have been eating quite frequently at East 74 and Tommy and the whole staff get 5 stars. The food is excellent and the service is also top notch. Come on folks, you can find family diners anywhere, but Tommy makes it a point that no matter what you order, it never gets old.This place is a gem and your whole family can enjoy. read more

The WORST Meatloaf I've EVER EATEN! It was dark, dark brown, almost black. That should've been a sign. Had NO onions, etc., that your typical meatloaf would have. It came with a "Red Sauce" that looked like tomato soup. Had small pieces of bones in it, not to mention that it tasted terrible. So, don't think you're getting Cracker Barrel Meatloaf! Don't waste your money! Tommy, you need to take this off the menu or get a better recipe! Lastly, the cabbage was cold. Won't be going back there for dinner EVER! read more

If you see this place, keep on driving. Bozena told me, "Don't go in there," but I didn't listen. If you eat here, the odds are your entire meal will be brown, and though it may contain 4 or 5 items, they will all oddly taste the same. I had fish (soft brown), shrimp (light crunchy formaldehyde flavor brown), squash (brown slices), hush puppies (brown balls), and mac and cheese (surprisingly white, with cheese somehow in the middle of the "clump" but not the outside). The fish fry is like a brick of wet mushy paper towels. I enjoy Friday night fish fry, I grew up with it back home. The batter was not attached to the fish and slid off the soggy (not flaky) meat. Given, all the meals here are under $10, I expect a diner to turn out some quality product. On a lighter note, the guy at the table next to me was wearing a "North Carolina Powerball" hat, logo and all. He was a huge fan of gambeling, which I thought was hilarious. At one point during his meal he loudly proclaimed to a woman I presume was his grandmother, "Dad gum, that sure is tender, isn't it?" Good times at East 74 is what I say. If you were with me, I would announce one of my grandfather's famous sayings, "Take a good look around, because you're never going to see this place again." read more

We go there for lunch occasionally and have always been happy. Probably should give five stars. Food is great and prices competitive. For about the same money for fast food can get a much much better quality meal. Wait staff always friendly. read more

We love breakfast here. The service is quick and the food is good. Restaurant is nice and clean and a friendly staff. My daughter loves the pancakes. read more

Awesome food, always spot on. Great service with friendly people! Anytime we're visiting, we always come eat breakfast here.

Not impressed at all with their customer service. I walked in with my two children then a couple walked in after me and were greeted and sat immediately... So after standing there I decided to just go to a different place. read more

Good food for a good price! Eat here several times a month do dine in and take out. Staff is always very friendly and service is always good. I wouldn't have a problem eating at 74 everyday!! read more