Gus Family Restaurant

This is probably one of the coolest joints I've ever been in. The food is amazing. The staff is…read morebeyond friendly. You could not ask for a better atmosphere. I'm visiting NC from New York and my brother in law showed me this gem and I was thoroughly pleased. I would recommend this to everyone!!

Where to start? Unfortunately got there too late for dinner the next get we arrived in town for a…read morefamily party but def went back for breakfast. Every FOH staff member was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is adorable, funky, hip, and fun. The food?! Yum! Had vegan grits and vegan chorizo on top. My bf had a breakfast biscuit with egg and idk what else because I was too busy looking at the stickers, decor, etc all around us. Picked up a housemade ciabatta and wow! Too good. Will def be back when in town! Forgot to take pics sadly.

Ham, egg and cheese bagel

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BIG ol' burrito. OMG!

Vera's Kitchen

4.8(10 reviews)

2.5 mi

Service was very good, eggs & home fries awesome. Nice place off the main highway. Definitely will…read morereturn for more good food.

The food at Vera's is delicious but the service is even better. I never visited this place before…read morebut I am glad I found it and happy to know that there is another location in Waxhaw. I ordered a Spanish omelette with a side of grits for breakfast . It was simple and delicious. The servers here are very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back.

Front counter

Grilled Chicken Breast with regular and sweet potato fries

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Village Grill

3.8(52 reviews)

2.6 mi

Came in on a holiday looking for a basic breakfast. They have a huge menu that can be a little…read moreintimidating if you don't know what's on it. Everyone was very friendly and after we ordered we found our seats. Food came out and everything looked like it should have. Honestly nothing special about it, just a good hardy breakfast. This place is very much diner style eating and again, everyone was very nice.

Fresh, real food. Good pricing. Mom and pop style. Nice people. We'll be back. Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating, a little small bit worth it

Bar area, to-go orders, and ordering counter.

Lunch special: blackened chicken salad, $6.95

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Front Entrance of establishment.

Eggs Up Grill

4.0(33 reviews)

7.8 mi

Grabbed a seat at the counter and was promptly waited on. Hot coffee, menu, order placed. Off to a…read moregreat start. Ordered the crab Benny with cheesy grits topped with bacon. The grits paired with hollandaise made the dish too rich for my tastes. My mistake. Next time hashbrowns for me. Overall, the meal was tasty and well prepared. I discovered Eggs Up Grill years ago at Surfside Beach, SC when they were beginning their expansion. I've been a fan ever since. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter ordering eggs sunny side up. Go here.

Visited on a Sunday around 12pm and of course as expected it was BUSY. We were sat immediately…read morethough outside but unfortunately it took about 30min until someone other than our server had to come out and take our order. The server assigned to that area kept skipping over us and took other customers orders who had arrived after us so it got very frustrating. We ordered an egg white omlete with potatoes, sausage, eggs, toast, pancakes, the whole breakfast works. The food was delicious though. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked perfectly. No complaints at all with the food. Located in Sun Valley location beside the Publix so plenty of parking spots to choose from.

Crab Benny

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High Octane Coffee Creamery & Eatery

4.4(42 reviews)

1.6 mi

This coffee shop was quite the surprise. It is located near downtown Monroe in a restored antique…read morestore but converted into what looks like an old gat station. Genius! The menu offers quite a bit of options of coffee drinks, teas, food and even ice cream. MY wife and I went just for coffee, and it was delicious. By the way, it's imported Colombian coffee, and it was great! Staff was friendly and helpful. We were helped by the owners themselves, and they always had a smile, repeated our order back to us, got our order quickly, and checked on us if things were OK. The common areas and restroom were clean and comfortable, and the y did a terrific job with the looks of it. It has its own free parking lot but with limited spots. Overall, 100% recommended and can't wait to return to ty the food menu.

The theme of High Octane is so cute! The dinosaurs and the vintage gas station/car repair vibe is…read moretruly one of a kind. I didn't try any of the food this time around but my friend and I ordered their chocolate strawberry iced lattes and they were delicious! We are the kind of people who love a sweet and flavorful latte so this was perfect for us. It wasn't watery or dull in flavor in the slightest and it tasted exactly as described on the menu.

Inside counter

Turkey Ruben sandwich. So. Good.

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Morning cortado. Mmmmmm.

Easy Like Sunday

4.3(1.2k reviews)

22.3 mi

Food was excellent. My wife said her grits were the creamiest she ever had. My short rib hash was…read moregreat. High quality ingredients. Also, my drip coffee was great. Had it with caramel and cream. Service was quick and our server Ebony was attentive, pleasant and friendly. Great place to eat.

My husband and I first visited Easy Like Sunday about two years ago and immediately fell in love…read morewith this little restaurant. It's small, intimate, stylish and inviting. It's the kind of place that feels notably special, distinguished and high end without ever feeling stuffy. Everyone is warm and professional, and the food is absolutely worth every penny. During our first visit, I took a chance and ordered the grits. I normally avoid restaurant grits because they're almost always bland, flavorless and gelatinous. But the grits at Easy Like Sunday were completely different in the best way. Creamy with the slightest grainy texture and so perfectly seasoned that you don't need to add butter, salt, pepper or anything else. I had been daydreaming about those grits for two years. We finally made it back this past Friday and arrived when the doors opened at 9:00am. We were seated immediately. I ordered the Little Bit of Everything with eggs, bacon, those unforgettable grits and a thick, fluffy, delicious buttermilk pancake. That first spoonful of grits tasted exactly the way I remembered, maybe even better. My eyes actually welled up with tears. I know that sounds extreme but I'm not exaggerating. After waiting two years to taste them again, they felt familiar and comforting, like coming home. Our waitress, Diana, made the morning even more special. She was warm, welcoming and accommodating. When I told her I could nearly cry over those grits, she didn't make me feel silly or dramatic. She agreed saying,"Oh, I know! We have the best grits!" She said she completely understood why that first bite made me feel emotional. Being served by Diana felt like being taken care of by an old friend. We had never met her before, yet she treated us as though she had known us for years. Easy Like Sunday is a hidden little treasure tucked away across the street from Park Road Shopping Center. It's the kind of place you take someone special for a first date, an anniversary, a milestone, a birthday or simply a morning you want to remember. The atmosphere is cozy and polished, the food is wonderful, and Diana is an absolute gem. We cannot wait to return!

House made sweet ricotta stuffed French toast and peach lavender mimosa

Vegan hash

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Mimosa sampler

Palace Restaurant

4.2(59 reviews)

2.1 mi

Accommodated ten of us for a delicious sit-down breakfast. Our omelets, meals, sides, beverages &…read morecoffee (and generous refills) were all scrumptious We had no room for dessert (the case is delectable) so I guess we need to make Palace part of our annual go-to when we gather in NC. Appreciate your staff!!

My best friend lives around this diner and I wanted to try it out. Very simple diner, seat…read moreyourself. We sat in a north and our waitress who was very nice, quick and attentive. Food was great, fast and hot. Our waitress, topped our coffee without asking. Definitely coming back for the other foods they offer.

Nothing warms my heart more than a good diner

Bologna and egg on toast

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Chicken biscuit with a side of sausage gravy

Main Street Bistro

4.3(49 reviews)

1.5 mi

We stopped by last night for a quick meal before joining some folks for karaoke. They informed us…read morewhen we sat down the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes so my wife opted for the club sandwich and I got the chicken tenders. Her club was huge and stuffed with cheese and meat and really good looking bacon. My chicken tenders were big and well cooked and the honey mustard sauce was excellent. Even with them closing in a few minutes we didn't feel rushed or in the way. They were attentive to us keeping our drinks filled and making sure I got a box to take my chicken home for later. Yes their chicken tenders were good enough to want to take home. Hope to visit again soon.

So, I figured it was time to update my review of this amazing place. As I mentioned before, I'd…read morekeep coming back; and, true to my word, I'm literally there every Sunday for Brunch, grinning like I own the place while the staff (who are absolute gems, by the way) welcome me in. I've also stopped by for dinner a few times, and let me tell you, these folks don't miss. The food? Always fresh and delicious. The service? Fast, professional, and somehow still warm and personable. They've really built a fantastic team here, and at this point, I'm pretty sure I qualify for honorary family membership. Someone get me a name tag that says "MSB Cousin." If you're ever there for Brunch when the "Big Stack" is on the menu, please try it. You're going to love it, and the many other brunch and dinner items on the menu.

Sandwich and fries

Salad

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Vera’s Kitchen

4.8(58 reviews)

13.1 mi

Great burgers! They were about 8-10 oz. of meat! I can't wait to go back and have breakfast!…read moreServer was very good and came back checking on us after we were served.

I met a friend for a late breakfast at Vera's kitchen. It's a simple, homey spot in downtown…read moreWaxhaw. It's got lots of tables and booths so plenty of seating. We were greeted quickly by a friendly server who got us drinks right away. We weren't ready to order and he did not rush us. He asked us to move our table number to the front of the table so he would know we were ready. I liked that touch! We went very traditional for breakfast. I opted for the French toast combo with bacon and hash browns. My friend opted for the spinach and feta omelet. Both arrived quickly and were fresh and hot. My food was tasty, the bacon was crispy as ordered and the hash browns were nicely shredded and not too greasy. The only thing that was a bit off was my friend asked for her omelet to be well done and she had to send it back for a recook. There was no problem with that and it was back quickly and definitely cooked much more to her liking. Overall I liked the place for a no frills but well cooked meal. The server was pleasant and we never had to ask for refills. Definitely recommend if you are in the area and looking for a nice, affordable meal.

Inside view and wall menu

Mexican Mollete with fruit, $9.59

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Little Country Kitchen

4.8(49 reviews)

3.5 mi

This place is the real deal. Great service with a fantastic breakfast. Big portions. Lots of…read morechoices but make sure you choose the biscuits: they are about the best I've ever had. And since it is the south, I always go with pork chops and eggs. The home fries were perfect. The building is bare bones and old south. The portions are huge.

Very nice diner . Great menu and nice employees. Clean inside and plenty of seats in back room. Had…read morethe hamburger and it was tasty. I'll visit again and try more of the menu.

Yum

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This restaurant doesn't even deserve 1 star. Go if you want raw food and bad customer service from staff and owner. The owner is very violent and I watched him get into an altercation with a customer over raw food. read more

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Breakfast and lunch is amazing , cheap but good food ! The staff is good at being attentive and making sure you have what you need . Wish they would offer lunch during the weekend ! Overall good place ! read more

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