I had a great experience here! Emily H. was an excellent server--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. If you visit, I definitely recommend requesting her. The food was delicious, and I also loved the restaurant's location at Boardwalk Billy's. It's a great spot to enjoy breakfast or brunch. For drinks, I highly recommend the Rumosa and the Hawaiian Sunrise. Both were refreshing and complemented the meal perfectly. I ordered the Blah Blah Blah Omelet with sausage patties, mushrooms, and spinach, along with breakfast potatoes and a waffle topped with berries and whipped cream. I also tried the French toast with smoked sausage and scrambled eggs. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. A couple of things to know before you go: They are currently closing a little earlier than usual due to the heat, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, but they must be service animals if they're going inside. This is a great breakfast spot with delicious food, tasty drinks, and excellent service. read more

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First we had a 45 minute wait to be seated, but I didn't deduct points for that. It was Sunday around 1 when we got there so it's to be understood. We were seated but then had to wait on someone to come and take our drink order. I don't mean like 2-3 minutes, I mean over 15 until we were even acknowledge that we were sitting there. Mean while we saw our waitress walk by us multiple times in fact she even took the table next to us drink order, brought them their drinks, the came back and took their order - all before acknowledging we were even sitting there. We had waited long enough that I had just started to ask to speak with someone if they could find out whose table it was. When the waitress did finally acknowledge us we were ready with our drink and food orders. I ordered their bowl, and other person did the same, I also ordered a Bloody Mary, and my counterpart got grits and side of bacon. Our waitress acted more like we were an inconvenience to her other plans for the day or maybe she feels this Job is beneath her. She brought out my water and the other persons tea. And that my friends was the last we saw of our waitress. I don't mean that we didn't see her skirting around us or anything. Just that she stopped coming to the table. Which I don't know why. We weren't rude or even in a bad mood. We didn't get any refills. Didn't ask for anything else. And we finally waved down the waitress when we needed our checks to leave. read more

I got the toastery to go while staying at The Hilton University Place. The service was excellent! Hats off to the bar staff that took and delivered my to go order. I had a peach Bellini Mimosa while I waited which was delicious! We got the power bowl, waffle with bacon, raspberry stuffed French toast and regular French toast with smoked sausage. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. If I am in the area again I will be back! Sorry I didn't get any pics, We were hungry LOL!!! read more

Absolutely one of my favorite breakfast spots and their mimosas omg are the best! Not to mention the honor military with one of the best discounts! Me and my husband come here at least once a week for a meal and I love their champagne without the juice but the juice is also so good! I usually order the blah blah omelet with avocado, Turkey bacon and cheese! They close due to Covid but I'm happy to see them opening back up even if it's just for carry out! I've missed you all so read more

Famous Toastery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a chain breakfast place located around the university area. There's plenty of shared parking in the shared parking lot. The view is very scenic if you get a chance to sit along the man-made lake, the music is definitely hip-hop and R&B inspired. The food was good. I asked for over medium eggs and got over hard. Nothing was recommended. Service was nice. The place was clean. read more

Famous Toastery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm really disappointed with my experience today at Famous Toastery in the University area. This is usually one of my favorite breakfast spots, especially the Belmont location, so this visit was frustrating from start to finish. When my nephew and I walked in, we waited about 10-15 minutes before anyone even greeted us, despite the restaurant not being busy. Once we were seated, I immediately felt rushed for no reason. I was never offered a kids menu for my nephew, and when I asked questions about the menu, the server acted like answering them was an inconvenience. After ordering, I asked for coffee, but overall there was very little hospitality or customer service. Even the manager, who brought out our drinks, never acknowledged us or said a word. No one came back to check on us or refill my coffee. Things got worse when our food was delivered to the wrong table first. The manager delivered it incorrectly, then the server came back, grabbed the plates from the other table, and brought them to us. By the time it reached our table, the food was cold, and honestly, I was uncomfortable eating food that had already been placed at another table. I later asked for extra syrup, and again the manager just dropped it on the table and walked away without saying anything. The entire experience lacked basic customer service, communication, and professionalism. I hate leaving bad reviews because I normally enjoy Famous Toastery, but this visit was unacceptable. read more

Famous Toastery - Famous French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We came here for brunch on a chilly Sunday morning. Our party of six was seated quickly. Our orders were taken and the drinks came out. Some in our party had Bloody Mary's. The issues started when another of our party tasted the Bloody Mary and decided that he wanted one as well. We ordered the additional one before the food came out. We did not receive it until we were almost done eating. BUT!!! The food was delicious! I had the Famous Hash and my husband had the three egg breakfast. I think everyone enjoyed their food. If it had ended here, I would have left four stars. However, one of our party called us the next day to ask how much our bill was. Their card had been charged our amount AND their amount. I double checked and there was no charge on our credit card. The waitress ran the cards at the table, in front of us, so I'm really not sure how this happened. As opposed to fighting with the credit card company or staying on hold for hours, I just venmo'd my aunt the money. So overall, a very mediocre experience. Not sure I'll return even though it was fun to watch the ducks in pond through the window. read more

Famous Toastery - Famous Hash 5 stars - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We were seated quickly and menus provided. One server greeted us and we just ordered water. It took awhile for another server to return for our food order. I ordered the protein quinoa bowl with crispy bacon as my meat choice. Everything arrived as ordered and I was pleasantly surprised at the speed. I'd return for another meal. It's a very laid back restaurant. read more

Famous Toastery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First time at this location. I had the avocado Benedict and it was delicious. Wonderful flavor. Our Bookclub met here. Service was great. I'll be back! read more

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We arrived with the baby stroller and it was very wheelchair accessible!! I ordered strawberry stuffed pancakes, and it was regular sliced toasted bread with strawberry cream cheese. I was very disappointed. I did like my turkey bacon and eggs. I believe folks come here because it's a good vibe to "meet". The food is average. Staff friendly. Return rate is a maybe. read more

Famous Toastery - Two Way Breakfast Combo! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We sat out on the patio on a weekday morning. Very quick service. The server was nice with prompt refills. Nice views from the patio of the lake! The space was perfect for a quick business meeting. The server checked on us frequently Food was a little cold but was very tasty! We would return again, love the boardwalk location. read more

Famous Toastery - Famous Hash with beyond meat and biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We had the famous toastery bowl and it was tasty and filling! We tried one with hollandaise sauce and one with the sausage gravy, both were equally delicious! You can't go wrong! The vibe is great, the location is really nice. We fed the ducks while waiting for our table and that was relaxing. We had good service. The only issue is there are 2 unisex bathrooms and if you use one the entire time different people will try to open the door! Talk about anxiety!!!! Men and women. Please put an "occupied" lock so people will know not to try the door handle! Still a five stars.... But sheesh! read more

Famous Toastery - Hollandaise sauce - Toastery Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I come here regularly and have taken a lot of friends. The food is really good I always get the potatoes with whatever I order they're just too good. Service is usually good for how busy it is not always the fastest but they are always nice. The inside is pretty spacious and the windows look out to the pond in the back. Would recommend if you like breakfast food. read more

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The waitress was nice, friendly and attentive. The place looked nice with the water views helps too & it waa clean although the shapes of the seats was interesting. On a busy day it wasn't too loud which was great. I felt my waffle wasn't bad I wish it was more crispy but good. My omelet lacked flavor even with sausage and peppers but add salt and pepper to it, to give it something same for the grits. Overall I would come back and try something else. read more

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I'm LATE on this review but, I just visited Famous Toastery for the first time today. I enjoyed my meal + mimosas on an impromptu Sunday brunch after church. Food here is nothing fancy - just straight comfort breakfast items and the classics: Eggs, toast, breakfast potatoes, sausage, bacon, grits etc. No frills or fluff - it'll be hot breakfast items hot off the pan and pretty much everything I tasted was good. They have breakfast cocktails like mimosas and bloody Mary's - both of which were good. I had the breakfast bowl and it was hot and tasty. I believe all the locations usually have a hefty line on Sundays so plan accordingly. I will likely return! read more

Famous Toastery - Breakfast Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I'll start by saying that perhaps our waitress was having a bad day. She was nice but very inattentive. We had a late breakfast and they forgot to bring my husband's potatoes. No big deal. He asked for them and they brought it. He had also ordered a margarita flight at the beginning of our visit and I ordered an Irish coffee. We received two Irish coffees but no flight. We asked a minimum of 3 times to two different people and still no flight. Our waitress said she was going to check on it but came back 5 seconds later to check on another table. At the end of our meal someone finally brought the flight out but at that point the meal was over and we were ready to just leave so we ended up not taking it at all. Again what was the point as it was the end of the meal and we wanted to leave. Ambiance was good. Food was ok. The inside was cozy and clean, our table was sticky when we sat down but free of debris at least. This is the first time having a bad experience at this restaurant chain. Shame. read more

We've been to this location several times. The food is always great and the staff is nice and attentive. Location on the boardwalk is perfect for summer brunch in the "Sunroom" read more

The service did a great job and management did a bad job of give us enough space for 15 people. Food was slow coming out and unorganized. But good friendly service made a difference. read more

Famous Toastery - Limited space for 15 people gave us enough space for 10. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Thanks for the good service. And hope to come back and partake again. The fruit was fresh! read more

Famous Toastery - Absolutely delicious!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place is terrible. It is unsanitary. The tables are sticky (yuck), the floor is even stickier, and the bathrooms are disgusting. I don't even want to think about how bad the kitchen could be. The service is about as bad as it can get. The college students (I assume from their conversations) just stand around and gossip. They should tear down the building and start over with something new. Avoid this place. read more

We stayed at the University City Hilton during our stay in North Carolina. It was really great that you can exit the hotel and walk around the lake to Famous Toastery. The wait for two people on Sunday morning wasn't long at all. (15 mins.) They use Yelp's live waitlist, so you receive a text and check your place in line. We were seated in the sun room near a window. I really appreciated the intimate seating. Sometimes Host just get the vibe. We ordered hot tea to start. Famous Toastery offers Mighty Leaf tea brand. I love quality tea options. For breakfast my Fiancé ordered a "Build your own Omelette," with roasted veggies, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. For myself 3 egg whites, a cup of rolled oats and bacon. Our food was delicious, well seasoned and came out quickly. Our server gave us great service and made us feel well taken care of. If ever in University City again, I'd definitely return. read more

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Love going here for Brunch with my friends!!! Love the mimosa flight !! Food and service always good!! read more

This place really isn't good. It's not very clean (sticky tables), service is sloooooow despite there being no one there on a weekday morning, and food is very mediocre. You can do better. read more

I wanted brunch and I got that with much much more. The location, ambiance and most of all the brunch options. The service was great and the food (Cali Benedict and stuffed French toast on the side) was delicious along with my freshly squeezed orange juice. Hubby loves his Blah blah blah omelet. read more

The food was great lovely for that brunch vibe. We had a wait time but it was worth it The Service was what was not the best, our server was very monotone just overall like she did not want to be there, I needed something and waved over another server. She was GLUED to the handheld and did not make eye contact with us the whole time while she got us some more napkins. For my food experience it was very good, For the ambiance of the restaurant it was very nice and liked it. read more

The food was delicious and the view of the lake maybe breakfast that much better. The service was slightly lacking luster from our initial server but was saved by the other server that took over. Will definitely be back. read more

Decided to check out this new location on the boardwalk. We walked in and was greeted immediately. We sat on the patio which has a view of the water which was nice. Our server was Kailee and she took our orders. Food didn't take long to come out which was a plus. I ordered the breakfast combo with a side of turkey bacon. I enjoyed all the food except the French toast. I'm thinking maybe it was the bread that I didn't quite enjoy. My boyfriend had the pancake and he liked it. Overall I give my experience a 8/10. Will come back and try another dish. read more

Famous Toastery - French Toast Breakfast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Wayyy overpriced for less than average food. Don't waste your money. I didn't understand the decorations, it was tacky and made me cringe. The service was alright I guess, they didn't have a hostess at the stand and it took some time for the workers to notice we had come in and then seat us. I don't know what is going on at this location, the other Famous Toasteries I have been to were better. read more

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The location of this place is great awesome views. Waiting staff were very friendly and helpful. However the food was not flavorful. It was very basic. Nothing unique to it. I ordered the shrimp and grits and had to add salt and hot sauce to spruce up the flavor. My daughter ordered the country Benedicts and was basic aa well . read more

Famous Toastery - Country Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Nice clean location and the waitstaff was pretty good. My wife ordered the huevos rancheros, with over medium eggs and her New Mexican mouth said, this was def designed by some white dude from NC. Her eggs came out over easy and she scraped them to the side and ate the rest (I love the movie Waiting, and I NEVER send food back). It seemed like someone that had never had authentic huevos rancheros just saw a picture of them and then made it up. The good news is when she asked for cilantro and more tortilla strips, there was no charge. I ordered the western omelet and as long as the eggs are cooked thoroughly, it is hard to mess that up. I also ordered the bacon and we got biscuits and gravy to share. Had a decent taste, but the gravy def tasted like it came out of a box or can and not grandma's recipe book. The manager did make several appearances, but it was more like a prison warden, watching over his inmate workers and there was zero interaction with the customers. He is probably the one that made the huevos rancheros. The overall experience was not great but it was not awful. About as average as you can get. Since I can't give them a 2.5, I would have rounded up, if it were not for the $4.00 cup of crappy coffee. Come on man...that was not good coffee and it probably cost $1.50 to make an entire pot, which made prob 30 cups. read more

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They opened late. The eggs were runny and the bacon overcooked. The servers, Elani and Chelsea, were very pleasant, helpful and welcoming. read more

The food, the service, and the atmosphere were great. The thing I love about Famous toasties a cross the broad is they are consistent. You can always expect fresh, flavorful food with the kindest waiters/waitress; and that's exactly what we got. I ordered a veggie omelet with chesse, spinach, onions, and mushrooms with a side of grits, add fruit, and EVERYTHING was delicious! The food came out hot, and the grits were just the right amount of creamy, but not think and not watery. I added a little extra butter, salt, and pepper, and boy, oh boy, they hit the spot. Our waitress was very attentive, we went firing lunch and we had no wait time. We'll be back. read more

Famous Toastery - Veggie omelet, wheat toast, grits & fruit cup. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was really good but a little pricey for breakfast. First people in the door for breakfast which now opens 30 minutes later than posted (7:30 am not 7 am). Hostess was less than thrilled to have customers so early. Had to get up and ask for a second cup of coffee because the server was busy assembling silverware packets and the hostesses was glued to her cell phone. The place was a little worn down with missing ceiling tiles, sticky floors and table tops. Had competing music (overhead music and kitchen music) to talk over while waiting on food. Fortunately, the food was good. read more

Before coming here, we checked out the menu and realize they have a huge option! Came here around 8 am on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all... I ordered the burrito. I was worried that I might not be able to finish it because everything from the menu seems a lot. The burrito turned out to be just okay... My coworker ordered a regular omelet, which he said was just okay... The waitress was nice to check us out a few times during our breakfast. read more

Famous Toastery - The Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I loved everything about this place. Starting with their potatoes!! Do not pass them by. The peach Bellini was delicious & it has fresh peaches in it! The stuffed French toast wasn't bad either. Bacon was crispy and cooked to my liking. No complaints. If I was local, this would definitely be a staple. They need to bring one of these to Michigan!! read more

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Everything just tasted a little off. The eggs were great but everything else was not. The staff members were very personable and the restaurant is comfortable but loud. We had to send sausage back because it tasted awful. French Toast was not tasty. The servers could not have been more helpful or nicer, but we will not be back. Neither of us was satisfied with our meal, nor with the price. read more

Famous Toastery - French Toast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was amazing! Service was great. The restaurant was super busy, the wait was longer than expected but well worth the wait.

Came here today at a time when it was relatively dead. Our food was pretty good but took a very long time to come out, and quite pricy for the quality(not to mention the temperature - everything we had was lukewarm). Our server was barely present and hard to get ahold of. Frustrating and disappointing experience overall. read more

The wait was about 45 minutes on a Saturday morning, but worth it. They also use Yelp seating so you can get on the list early. Coffee was hot, fresh and bold. I also had the Creamsicle mimosa which was delicious. They have group servers, which is a little different. Jury is still out on that, but we always had what we needed so I guess it's ok! I ordered eggs with smoked sausage and home fries potatoes. Everything was hot and delicious but the potatoes were the best! My husband had a Western omelet. Also delish. Portions are plentiful. read more

Famous Toastery - Home fries with eggs and smoked sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Out of all the Famous Toastery locations, this is one of the best. We just had breakfast here and the wait staff are very helpful and kind. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is fantastic because the music is not too loud. We highly recommend it! read more