Very average for a breakfast place. The menu looked really good but I was disappointed in the food. The quality was fine and the service was good anf friendly, but my omelet was a bit bland. I can get made-to-order omelets in the cafeteria in my office that are better. My wife got a breakfast sandwich. She goes out to many breakfast places and she too felt that Famous Toastery was just average. You can do worse, but you can certainly do better. read more

Delicious and in-expensive. Came here for brunch, loved the mimosa flight and the pancakes were beyond delicious. Staff was kind. If it's busy there can be a wait but the food is worth a little wait. Nice for a lawyer group or just a pair the location looked spacious, it is also a family friendly environment. read more

Location is really good and the overall appearance of the restaurant is very clean. However the food didnt live up to my expectations. Ordered the first responder which is eggs, bacon, toast and sausage. Pretty much everything besided the toasts was extremely over salted and dry. Also the price for orange juice was insane for how small of a cup it came in. Service was good though however and our server was very nice. read more

I have been here a few times over the years. I love the area of this location and the view of the boardwalk from inside. The staff are helpful and everyone there is your waiter so it's not hard to find help. I typically order their waffle for me along with grits and eggs for my children and they love it. I eat turkey sausage or Turkey bacon but their turkey sausage taste as if it is boiled or steamed it's watery. I just feel that is and important part in my breakfast and that's why I chose 4 stars. There is typically a wait time on the weekends but you can join the wait on Yelp and it will save you time. I love that they offer this option it is so convenient. If you are in the university area I recommend you check them out for your brunch needs. read more

I've been to Famous Toastery more times than I can recall and this particular location several times with no issues. The service I received today is subpar at its best. I watched as the waitress repeatedly ignored my daughter and I. I eat her as she catered to tables that came in after us. I had to ask her to take our order and instead of putting it in with the kitchen she took the drink and food order of a table who came in after us. Seeing her ask "do you need anything" or "everything okay" to 4 OTHER TABLES but never approaching ours is INSULTING at best. I'm not sure if it was because we had no men or maybe she doesn't like children but I am and was flabbergasted. We were also overcharged but I wasn't in the mood for arguing. The food (shrimp and grits, pancakes, bacon, potatoes)and drinks (mimosa flight) were good as normal but I doubt I'll come back to this location based off the service alone read more

They restaurant was a cute place to visit on a nice day. The service was good. The food was okay but nothing extraordinary. It was a decent breakfast/brunch place. read more

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

If you're looking for a no frills breakfast spot this is it. Nothing fancy and nothing crazy but just some basic breakfast food. Service was good and they got busy during brunch time on a weekday but still attended to us in a timely manner. The fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious- so much better than regular OJ. We ordered the stuffed French toast with strawberry cream cheese and a burger. Both were pretty basic, nothing extra or special but exactly what was advertised. The cocktails they offer looked interesting- this would probably be a reason to come here over other breakfast places. read more

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

Food was not good at all. The spinach in my veggie omelette was overcooked, watery grits and the potatoes were not seasoned at all- totally disgusting. How can you not get potatoes righ? The customer service was poor. My husband had to go find the manager to get help. First and last time eating at "Famous Toastery" read more

Went for brunch on a Sunday morning. Alcohol isn't served until 10. Service was great. Very attentive and answered all our questions since it was our first time. Food was ok. Not the greatest but not 5 star. We had the Cali Benedict and famous hash. We also had the mimosa flights which were amazing. Total bill came to about 70. Would go again for sure for a quick breakfast. read more

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Family style restaurant that gives me a Cracker Barrel feel. Oh how I adore the South! The food is great and served quick. Come hungry, most of the selections are pretty heavy...grits, gravy, bacon (oh yes!), etc. The service is very good, pleasant and on point! Everyone is friendly....air hugs to them! read more

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Food was better than expected. A nice pleasant surprise for a spontaneous brunch date with my friends. Will definitely be back!

This was a great stop for a late breakfast. We were seated immediately and our server was polite and attentive. In fact, other staff members periodically checked on our status. I ordered a cranberry mimosa that was perfect along with the Breakfast Combo (pancake, meat, and two eggs). The meal was very well prepared and came out hot. The bacon was perfect, not too thin, not too thick, and scrumptious. I commend the staff at this location as I noticed they attentively served every customer. read more

Famous Toastery - Scrambled eggs with cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place can be good depending on what you order. Seems that whoever is cooking isn't using enough seasoning on the food so some taste bland. But overall the food is good and the customer service is great! read more

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Food: I enjoyed the Apple Cinnamon flapjacks but the turkey sausage had a texture not for me. Our tag team server team did an excellent job to ensure our visit was amazing. I will be back next time I visit Charlotte to try shrimp and grits! read more

I was visiting the Charlotte area and decided to check out this restaurant. Unfortunately, I got food poisoning. I ordered the stuff strawberry french toast, scrambled eggs, and patty sausages. They don't allow mimosas until after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. The customer service was decent. read more

Heard really good things about Famous Toastery from my colleagues and it was located really close to our office and my hotel. Decided to do lunch over breakfast food at lunch time, and ordered the left coast BLT which had an addition of brie cheese and pesto mayo. As a side I decided on the pesto pasta per our waiter's suggestion. Service was really good and the sandwich was okay, the pesto pasta salad was not really to my liking. I think I would've preferred fries but they don't have that option. Overall, it wasn't bad but I think their breakfast might be the better entree to order here. read more

Famous Toastery - Left coast BLT with pesto pasta salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Good food by the water. I had the huevos rancheros. After adding some hot sauce it was perfect. Saturday mornings can get a bit crowded. I recommend using the Yelp Waitlist prior to showing up. read more

This place always has a somewhat long wait, it is so popular. But it is worth the wait! The food is excellent and serves very well for breakfast or lunch. My wife usually gets one of their marvelous hamburgers, while I usually order some breakfast, most often featuring perfectly cooked eggs, sausage, toast or biscuit, fruit, etc. Great service, sometimes a good bit of good noise -- a lot of diners have a satisfying meal and a good time talking and laughing with each other! They open early and close at 2 p.m. so allow extra time for waiting for a table to become open. read more

Biscuits, Gravy. Yum, yum yummy. Dump those boats, and fill my tummy. See me munching with delight, Every time I take a bite. Watch me gobble, grind, and boast.. I'm sure what's next is comatose read more

Famous Toastery - Biscuits and Gravy Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Let me start by saying, our waitress was awesome. She seemed to be running the entire place. I can't recall her full name but I believe it started with a P. You're awesome girl, great job! They sat out party of 6 immediately. We had an array of food ordered, all for the most part very good. Only complaint from the group (from someone born and raised in the south) is the grits aren't those southern, goods. They were still eaten though. Great experience. Would return! read more

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The food was good enough, but the overall condition of this particular location was a little bit of a downer. It looks like it needs a good clean and sprucing up. My meal was good enough to make me want to try Famous Toastery again, at a different location of course. And the service was just okay. There were two gals waiting on the tables (we were early enough that there were only three other tables in use when we arrived), but neither of the gals seemed in much of a hurry to seat us, making sure to finish their conversation before greeting us. This particular location had an uncomfortable aura of neglect, making it a little depressing. So I would not recommend it. I am still curious about Famous Toastery overall, and I hope I get the chance to try another in the future. read more

Famous Toastery - My club sandwich. It was tasty, but could have used a little more lettuce and tomato. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went in this morning on a whim and although there was sort of a wait time it's because of short staffing. Be patient and you'll get great service still and I got my food relatively quick from ordering. The staff was super nice and the food was good, just as I ordered it. read more

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

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Everything was pretty good. We had a pretty long wait even though people who came after us were seated before us. It was only my sister and I and it was pretty strange that seeing my sister on a cane, they still seated us in the far away sunroom from the door!! They forgot a few things but overall good. read more

Food was less than average to be honest. Our server disappeared and never said bye or informed us that another server would be taking care of us. Apparently that's just "what they do" when someone is cut from the floor. read more

This was a very nice spot for breakfast. It's in a cute location with lots of other things to do and it's on the water, so it's a nice view while you eat! The waitstaff was nice and attentive and the food was good! What more can you ask for? read more

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My family and I are in the area visiting and we decided to try this spot for brunch. The location has several little things to do near after like, ice cream, smoothies, light shopping, and even paddle boating. They also have an outdoor patio for sitting, we were seated somewhat quickly once in the restaurant. Our food came out in a decent time even with them having a full house. The food overall was mediocre. I got an omelette but it was dry. I enjoyed my mimosa. One of our waiters seemed to not want to accommodate us and be bothered by our request. The other waiters were delightful and helpful. Over all it was something to try but I wouldn't come back or at least not try the omelette again. read more

Unfortunately we never even got to be served. After being seated by a hostess with an attitude, we never had any interaction with the wait staff after 15 minutes of being there. No drinks, no hello, no acknowledgement...NOTHING! An elderly couple came in 10 minutes after us and they were helped by a server. This is a trash location! We left and no one even said a thing. We ended up going to the location at Concord Mills and it was like night and day. We were immediately greeted; server came over within a minute of us being seated, everyone was friendly, and the food was great. I will never support this University location Famous Toastery ever and will be filing a complaint on the company website. read more

This place was packed, with good reason. The food, ambience and the service. It took about 15 minutes to get someone to come seat us, service was great after that. I had avocado toast with fruit. The melons in the fruit bowl were so good. The toast had great flavor, just too much feta. I added a squeeze of lemon. read more

We stopped here on our way back home after a nice quick trip to Charlotte. I was happy they had beyond sausage. The mimosa flight was also good! read more

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

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Excellent customer service!! There was a small wait but it was worth it. My caramel latte was prefect. Our waiter, Terrance was friendly and offered his suggestion to great menu items. The food came out hot and very flavorful. read more

Famous Toastery - Southwestern Omelet with French toast on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had to wait about 20 minutes, but that was to be expected. The food was great and reasonably-priced.

Meh. I was excited by the location and the menu but the experience was just middle of the road. I had some toast...not sure what would make it famous. Mimosas were disgusting. They were room temp and whatever they used for mix separated and we had to stir before sipping. Didn't help. My omelette was alright, I guess, but the grits were a disgrace to the South. I would've enjoyed the view of the waterway if I could see through the dirty windows. The pictures look great though, right! Overall, promising menu but they need to step up in the kitchen and at the bar. read more

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Potatoes were delicious and beef hash was great. Eggs Benedict was luke warm and hollandaise was cool. Server said other customers have mentioned that and the kitchen staff said that that's how they do it, otherwise the egg will cook. How all other restaurants are able to serve it hot or at least warm must not interest them. read more

My lady and I visited Famous Toastery while visiting her best friend in Charlotte. I didn't love my experience but I most certainly didn't hate it either. Pros: Good food, pretty speedy service(once you're actually seated), beautiful scenery to take in while waiting. Cons: We were a party of four, but the restaurant doesn't seem to have any big tables. We were completely jammed, in a corner seat with little to no space to move, nor was there enough space on our table for our meals and drinks. 2.) the grits portion of my shrimp and grits were extremely watery. My meal was good, but the famous hash was nothing to brag about, however my GF thoroughly enjoyed her omelette. 3.) the restaurants "Everyone is your server" concept is awesome in theory, but it led to confusion when we needed something. All in all it wasn't a bad experience, however, I'd like to visit Famous Toastery again on a day when we're not in the middle of Sunday brunch to see if the experience is better. read more

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I met up with Yelp friends old and new here so that we could collectively earn the Breakfast Club badge and we had a great time. Breakfast was excellent and their policy of "everyone is your server" was helpful. There's always a waiter or waitress nearby to refill drinks and clear dirty plates. They need a way better method for splitting checks. While it was great that they did split our seven breakfasts into six separate checks, it took a little trial and error to get it worked out straight. I chose the stuffed French toast. A substantial portion (four halves of two slices each) well loaded with smooth peanut butter and sliced bananas. Not too sweet but definitely the lead up to my carb crash nap once I got home. The waitress who brought our food wasn't the same one who prepared it in the kitchen so my "no powdered sugar" was missed. Though it did make for a lovely presentation and I knocked it off onto the side plate. Nice sized restaurant with plenty of space. Outside tables have a good view of the small pond with fountain and paddleboating. Someone brought their dog for the full al fresco experience! read more

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Ate here today with a small group of Yelp Elites. Undoubtedly, a tough crowd to please. However, I thought our servers handled our orders well (nothing was wrong or sent back), and the food was on point. My order of lightly scrambled eggs were as requested, and the hashbrowns were piled high, too. They missed the 5-star level with a clunky manner in how to split the tab individually among 7 diners, and we were never quite sure who was our server. That being said, we were well cared for, the food was good, and the prices reasonable. I say 'Give 'em a whirl." read more

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

I always enjoy the food here. I had my one year old with me, and I was shocked when I couldn't get in the rear door, which has a ramp. The front lobby has steps, so anyone with a stroller, OR IN A WHEELCHAIR isn't able to access the restaurant from this door. I can't imagine that locking the handicap accessible door during business hours wouldn't be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Otherwise, food was good. I always get the huevos rancheros and it's always great. Service was fine. read more

The food is fine and everyone who works there is nice, but I just wish you got more food for the price. For $15, I just had a burrito. No coffee, no sides, not even a slice of toast. read more

This is a great place to eat. The food is great. I love the avocado toast and I've never had it before. We were there recently with 8 people. The service was amazing. Even the 3 year old was happy with the grilled cheese. I snuck some, it ess was good, Afterwards, we fed ducks out on the dock. We'll definitely be back read more

I visited the University Famous Toastery on 01/02/2023 with my cousin. We enjoyed brunch together. The Peach Bellini's were delicious. I had the avocado toast and highly recommend it. Personally I would add everything seasoning but was delicious without it. Although they were short staffed, the service was exceptional. I will definitely go back. read more