So I'm all about the 7th Street Station Market. Local Loaf makes a good "anchor" restaurant as far as breakfast and lunch options. Now that my office has moved away from the center of town... 7thSS is probably the closest walk, without making lunch too terrible a hike. I haven't had a breakfast here I haven't devoured in 5 min because it's so good. The atmosphere in the weekday mornings is super relaxed and the folks here are friendly and get you your food quickly. My favorite is the Chef's Waffles. Since it's the chef's waffle flavor of the week... almost like roulette, but the outcome is great every time! It comes with eggs and bacon. Sandwiches and burgers are also on the menu. Most (if not all food) is served on wooden cutting boards and you get plastic cutlery. Oh yeah... they do have salads here too... but life is too short for salads... j/k. Just make sure your salad has a side of burger! Being next to the Lynx Station makes this a perfect way to start my day before hiking to the office. If you drive in, the parking can be validated (with proof of purchase) here or at one of the other vendors. It used to be honor system but some people took advantage and didn't help with small business (shakes head here). read more

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While out for a walk at sunset in my cute neighborhood of NODA I came across this little gem of a spot. I walked past it on my way and said to myself I am going to go in on the way back and I did. I got a very friendly welcome and the inside was as cute as the outside. Looked like a vast wine selection, specialty goodies and snacks and a fun menu. I chatted with owner chef and asked what can I get that will travel well as I was walking home and suggested a newer item he was offering "chicken parm sandwich" sauce mostly on the side (for traveling). I really enjoyed my meal and it traveled well sauce was really good and chicken very tasty. Something I would definitely order again and I look forward to trying more items and would recommend this restaurant. They have wine events and neighborhood events drop by and tell them Sandra sent you!! This one is a keeper! read more

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Hey! Really wanted to support this place but wow We just had a truly awful experience. Food was great, service was awful!!!!! Guy at the register was nice and said they were making coffee they would bring it out asap. 15 minutes later I kindly asked a food runner if the coffee was ready, she replied we just started some. Okay cool, 20 minutes later I asked another food runner if the coffee was ready and she also replied "we just started some" I said, "it's been 35 minutes is something wrong with the coffee?" Cause we are done eating and are about to leave and she said "well we can refund you you" great awesome! Then as soon as I sat down the coffee came and a sweaty guy comes stomping out of the kitchen and slaps my money on the table and walks away like a jerk. We left the money and the coffee. Won't be back. read more

What i got was a $12 slider (it was half a sandwich, and a mess). I also had a single pancake on the side for $9, and some cheap, chemical aftertaste syrup (not maple). A perfect meal to sum up my entire 5 weeks in Charlotte. Bye. read more

The food was fresh, tasted great, chef was very friendly. The place was nice and cozy. Mimosa were refreshing read more

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My experience from last week. Placed an order to go and was informed that there would be a 30 min. wait. No worries--they seemed to be just getting busy and we could return easily since we were staying nearby. We shared the Chicken & the Egg and the Patatas Bravas--so good. That cheddar and chipotle cheerwine sauce! Will try the cold brew next time, but might have to get coffee before the walk over in case there's a wait;-) read more

First timer to 7th Street Public Market/Local Loaf. Ordered the hot steak sandwich for lunch-it was just OK, wasn't blown away. The horseradish garlic aioli and red onion jam on the sandwich were an amazing combo though. Expected the bread to be the star of the dish, but I would actually say the homemade potato chips were. Waited 20 min for my food, that came out lukewarm. Good food overall, however, would try somewhere different next time. read more

Local Loaf - Hot Steak Sandwich. - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Wandered in here today while driving through Noda and it did not disappoint! It's the cutest neighborhood cafe. It was casual enough that we could grab a bite in our gym clothes, but the food was impressive and had a bit of an artisanal/upscale twist. We will definitely be back. read more

I had an amazing experience at the Local Loaf! When you walk in, it has an very cool ambiance. The food was also incredible. I got a kickin' chicken sandwich. The bread was so fresh and the chicken was perfectly cooked. It's located a block or two off of the main strip of bars and restaurants in NoDa, so it had more of a neighborhood feel than the rest of places in that area. The staff was very friendly too (always a plus!) I'll definitely be back! read more

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My bagel sandwich was ROCK hard. I almost broke my jaw trying to chew this thing. My boyfriend didn't believe me and took a bite out of it too which is why there are two bites. Idk if we got a bad bagel or what but it was terribly hard. We got the apple oats which redeemed this place read more

Ordered the steel cut oats and I have no words... I ordered to have a healthy option for breakfast and they were so incredibly oily and soup-like? I took a picture of it straight out the packaging. I took one bite and threw it away read more

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They have the greatest customer service. The cooks and order taker--All super friendly. There is an enormous array of wine varieties and country store canned preserves. Now for the food! It's OMG delicious!! It's small and quaint but packed with hospitality and mouth watering goodness! Whether you want breakfast lunch or dinner. They have what you want. Drop by and see for yourself! Parking is the only downside. It's in a residential neighborhood so don't block a driveway and you're good! read more

Local Loaf - Carrot cake waffle! With cream cheese icing! - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Update- the kickn chikn has been (up until a few months ago) a lesser known heavy hitter off the menu, but just going to put this out there that right here may be the best chicken sandwich in the city bar none. 2¢- go with the chips on the side This place has been a solid go-to for breakfast and lunch again and again. For breakfast I'm a fan of something simple like a bagel or pastry although their omlet did not disappoint. For lunch I haven't been let down but I was highly impressed with their BLT featuring fried green tomatoes (get the chips with it, the cucumber salad is for higher tastes). Pro tip- while you wait shop around the market read more

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Words cannot describe how much I love Local Loaf. This small and cozy restaurant really stole my heart with it's jammed packed flavors and stellar customer service. I had no expectations coming into this spot, but I was blown away by what i ended up ordering there. I've been back several times in the past couple of months and tried the Chicken and the Egg, Cuban, and Italian. GET THE CHICKEN AND THE EGG. The chicken is so juicy and crispy and seasoned so well!! The biscuit it comes on is soft and buttery. But the star of the show is the cheer wine sauce drizzled on top! Local Loaf kills it with their sauces!! New favorite brunch spot! read more

Calm and cool environment. Found on Yelp so I pulled up with my toddler. He enjoyed the huge, soft and delicious cookies. I gave the shrimp and grits a try and I don't regret it. They were prepared gourmet style, full of flavors and fresh ingredients. We will be back! read more

Local Loaf - Shrimp & Grits - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you've never been to 7th St Market in the mornings, it is so peaceful. I needed something for breakfast on my way to work this morning and didn't want to do my typical pick up so I decided to hop off the light rail at the Market. There's only a few places open in the early mornings so I decided to try Local Loaf's Breakfast Burrito after looking at their menu online. My food took about 10-15 minutes which didn't seem like too long. I ordered to go and they bagged it for me with silverware then called my number at the counter. After I walked to work, I enjoyed a still warm burrito. The tortilla was crunchy on the outside and warm on the inside. None of the flavors really dominate but together it's a great combination. Plus the cucumber salad is more like pickles and I don't think I've ever eaten so many cucumbers early in the morning - I'd highly recommend this as a side. I will definitely be back to explore their lunch menu and other breakfast options (I see you biscuits and gravy) in the future! read more

Local Loaf - Breakfast burrito with cucumber salad (aka pickles) - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place has breakfast or lunch all day. Great service with a variety of choices. The waffles we're good, but not ass crisp as I prefer. The scorpion fish poboy was great and the chicken biscuit is to die for. read more

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I finally came to 7th Street for lunch and managed to tear myself away from Pure Pizza to order food from another vendor. I got a Local Dip sandwich with a side of chicken noodle soup and it was nice to have the option of soup as a side on a chilly day. First off, any of their sandwiches will get a big head start because of the quality of the bread they are served on. The Dip was on a baguette which was a perfect blend of crispy and chewy and was toasted in some garlic butter. The meat on the sandwich is pot roast braised in a red wine sauce. Caramelized onions are added and some local cheese is melted on top. The sandwich is served with some yummy jus for dipping. The only downer on this visit was that the very first bite was a big hunk of fat which had me deconstruct the sandwich to eat with some more inspection involved. That was the only sandwich misstep however as the flavors were very good and hearty. The side of soup was OK but not outstanding as it tended to have an onion flavor that overwhelmed the chicken. It did take the chill off the day though so I gobbled it up! After ordering at the counter and being given a number, the food came out quickly which is a real plus during lunch. read more

Go to Rhino/Bodega! This place looks great, sounds great but isn't great. Try for starters , let's on letting customers back inside and encourage repeat visits. The place is a disaster inside and looks as though it's a place in transition or on the fritz. Update your webpage and procedure on ordering. It's 2021. Attempted to pick up breakfast on a Sunday morning and was astonished on the lack of care of simple customer service which resulted in going somewhere else. read more

What a delicious breakfast option! I ordered the Chicken & the Egg with a side of Broccoli Cheddar soup, I wish they served Hash Browns as a side option but this is a smaller space so the menu is limited. This is considered their signature sandwich - chicken tenders, white cheddar, a poached egg, microgreens and a Cheerwine sauce pilled high on a biscuit. It was delicious and filling, the only downside is it was difficult to eat (it was pilled too high and the biscuit was difficult to cut with a knife). The soup was ah-mazing, one of the best Broccoli Cheddar soups that I have consumed. Plus, look at that presentation! I definitely recommend Local Loaf! read more

Local Loaf - Chicken and the Egg with Broccoli Cheese soup - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I had breakfast here yesterday and was more than impressed! Yet another place in the 7th street market that is ridiculously awesome. I got the chicken and the egg. Omg talk about one of the best sandwiches I have ever had in my life. The chipotle cheerwine sauce is super delicious. The chicken is cooked perfectly. This sandwich is seriously enough of a reason for me to drive 20 mins for breakfast on a weekend. My friend loved her omelette and the grits. Parmesan and pepper grits were yummy. It is pricey but it's worth the extra $5. read more

Two visits here and have been very happy both times. Had the Chicken and the Egg the first time and the Croque Madame the second time. Both were cooked perfectly and had a terrific combination of flavors and textures. My wife both times got the pancakes. She is a pancake connoisseur and judges these among the finest she has eaten. Flavor, texture all just right. It is $6.50 for two so they had better be good! The only downside is that they serve all of their food on cutting boards. This works well for a sandwich, but not as well for things that have runny eggs or syrup. Both times my wife was not able to utilize her syrup well because pouring the syrup would have made it run off the cutting board onto the table. read more

Local Loaf - Croque Madame with blueberry pancakes hiding in the background - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When you've got a few hours to kill in Charlotte and you're wondering what there's to do, you'll get excited about something called the 7th street public market. An interesting "market," that I would call more of a food court close to the financial district, but you'll find one or two interesting stores to walk through... And, when you get hungry, you've got plenty of options as we did. Local Loaf was the clear winner in terms of what I wanted to eat, but I was hesitant knowing this place was a "bakery" and I was going to order a burger, but the Local Loaf Burger with the "salad" was great! Don't worry if you don't like salad, it's actually pickles! read more

I ate so fast I didn't even have a chance to get a picture because it was that good! I ordered the chicken and the egg so luckily there is already a pretty good pic of that here. The egg was a little over done and the cheer-wine was amazing but I'd get it on the side next time I order to go because it was a little too much for me. The micro greens were good but a little wilted but the time I got home so definitely to order in. The homemade biscuit & hand breaded fried chicken stole the show. They were a little behind on their online orders so I will be back to eat on site at one of the picnic tables next time. read more

Local Loaf - Outdoor at pick up window - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was out on my daily walk and noticed Local Loaf was handing out free meals. I got a Rueben, mac & cheese, and a cookie They wouldn't even accept a tip! What a beautiful and delicious testament to being a great neighbor and great community-minded business! read more

Local Loaf - A Reuben sandwich, mac & cheese, and a cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Hands-down the best place for food in Noda. There's something for everyone on the menu. The food is made fresh and they offer great wine and beer. The service was wonderful. This is probably one of the best bang for your buck spots in Charlotte, especially when it comes to the lobster roll. I will definitely be back read more

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I got to 7th Street Public Market at about 9am on a Friday and there were only three options and Local Loaf seemed like the best choice. The service wasn't great, the two folks there weren't helpful at all. I got the everything bagel and my friend got a biscuit. Not the most adventurous items on the menu. My friend didn't love her biscuit she said it didn't taste fresh, but my bagel was good. Their jelly was the best part. read more

Local Loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such a cute neighborhood find. Enjoyed their burger and Italian panini ! Would definitely come back for their wine pairing night.

Step into the 7th Street market on a Saturday and you will see a long line for Local Loaf.. I can't help it but be part of that group. Eager to try this place out.. I ordered the Steak Sandwich with cucumber salad. I love the steak sandwich. Was hoping the bread would've been warm also but the steak is good enough. However the cucumber salad slapped me in my face hard. I didn't realized it's pickled cucumber salad. I'm not a fan of anything "pickled". I don't like the "vinegar taste". But for those who do. I'm sure it's refreshing for them. My cousin alway get the chicken and eggs sandwich. She never finish it but gets it every time. Hopefully I can go back soon to try it others on the menu. Nothing better than supporting our locals! read more

Local Loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Excellent food! Would highly recommend. We had the breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito. They do an excellent job of serving great food with a lot of flavor. The coffee is great too! read more

When searching for some brunch food at 7th Street Market, I was passed by a fantastic looking open faced biscuit sandwich with fried chicken and a poached egg covered in a deliciously sticky looking sauce. I just knew I had to try it... so I made my way to Local Loaf. The Chicken and the Egg dish was a wonderful combination of crispy chicken tenders and a lovely poached egg, which were both quite delicious. My only wish was that the biscuit underneath was warmed up and the cheerwine sauce was a little less sweet and more savory in flavor. Despite it being prime brunch time on the weekend, Local Loaf was quick to delivering my dish! read more

Local Loaf - Chicken and egg breakfast! - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The BEST chicken and egg biscuit in Charlotte. Yep. I said it. This menu had so many yummy choices. But I decided to give this sandwich a try with a few modifications. I switched the biscuit for a baguette, asked for my egg to be fried hard and asked for the cheerwine sauce on the side. When it arrived to the table they got my order right and everything was nice and hot! But to be honest this sandwich is so good it deserves to be ordered with no modifications! Next time I'm ordering it just like they make it. The chicken is very well seasoned and so crispy. And the cheerwine sauce is heavenly. I need them to bottle that up and sell it! I can not wait to enjoy every. single. bite. again!!! Get yourself here for this sandwich! I can guarantee you will not regret it! read more

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Absolutely fabulous, most wonderful food experience for brunch. I am not a brunch fan, but let me tell you what, BLOWN AWAY. I am up for brunch every Sunday now. I could eat the chicken and egg breakfast sandwich every day and be happy. So, it's crispy chicken tenders, micro greens (so cute), cheese, a biscuit, a perfectly poached egg, and cheerwine sauce!??? Yep...cheerwine sauce. It was so delicious, I can't wait to have it again. It comes with a side, I had the cucumbers and onions, which was pretty good as well. I recommend this place to anyone. In fact I'm begging you to go delight in the luxury and delightfulness of this brunch treat. You must have it. I can't believe I waited so long. read more

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I was super excited to try this place because I had sent my sister here before and I had never been able to go. She got a great sounding chicken breakfast sandwich so I needed to see what it was all about. We walked around 7th street public market which was buzzing because it was Sunday and decided to order at Local Loaf. My husband and I ordered the Chicken and the Egg which was a beautifully fried piece of chicken breast, on a buttermilk biscuit, with aged white cheddar, a cheerwine sauce and a fried egg. It was really tasty - I could have done without the cheese as it was sort of congealed by the time it got to the table. We ordered a side of fruit to go with the sandwich and I was pleasantly surprised that it was blueberries, strawberries and grapes. Not your run of the mill cheaper fruit salad options. My friends ordered the same sandwich and an order of the special of the day: tamales. They looked really good and they had grits on the side and said they were great! The people working the registers were very friendly. My real gripe which sort of tainted the whole experience ... we ordered on two separate tickets one after the other and our meals came out completely spaced. So my husband and my sandwich came out first, then about 8 minutes later came the second sandwich and then about 10 minutes after that the tamales came. So almost 20 minutes after the first meal. The tamales and the second sandwich were on the same ticket so I'm confused as to why they were sent out at two totally radically different times. Good was still good, but wish the delivery to the table was a little more refined. read more

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Located in 7th street market, local loaf might be my favorite cheat meal muffin place in the city. Of course, muffins ain't all they do. They also make breakfast staples like egg sandwiches, pancakes (they have a red velvet pancake right now that looks magnifique), and other morning time delectables. Their decor evokes a modern workmanlike bakery, and this is reflected in the quality of their fare. I had a butterscotch white chocolate muffin that I saved for later. 2 hours later when I ate it (with cold brew because, yes, I am that guy) it was still bakery fresh. I recommend asking for the social of the day. They sometimes have 2 choices, and you can't really go wrong with a muffin... You know, on cheat day... read more

Local Loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place was pretty good. It is close to the center square, so I walked from my hotel, no need to find parking. It is located in a market with other neat eateries to explore. I love the seating layout. Good for groups. I'm mixed on the food. I ordered a waffle, which looked great, but being from out of town I didn't realize it was a "Waffle of the Day" mix. Do I was surprised it was a blueberry Waffle when it came out. I don't eat blueberry. So I would've appreciated if they would've just mentioned what the flavor of the day was, because it wasn't posted anywhere and they only serve that flavor, there were no plain waffle options. The server was not happy when I said I didn't want it. But she resolved the issue by bringing me a pancake which was different because they actually deep fry their pancakes. It was pretty good. The eggs, grits, and bacon were ok. They also have a giant donut that was pretty tasty as well. read more

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The Local Loaf.. where have you been all my life?! I finally tried them the other day for lunch and they did not disappoint! I came around lunch time and got the Green tomato BLT with the cucumber salad and my mom, who was with me, got the Fried Chicken Cobb. Our food was delivered to us in about 5 minutes and was nice and warm. The Cobb salad looked out of this world and it was huge! It could easily be split with someone and the amount of avocado on it was outrageous- it had to be almost a full cado! The dressing was also delightful. However, the winner here was the BLT. The sandwich was one of the best BLTs I've ever had. The green tomato was cooked to perfection and kind of tasted like it was breaded in quinoa. Very good. But I forgot to mention- it was topped off with their white pimento cheese! It was savory with a kick of flavor. The cucumber salad was also a great side choice, but they also offer house made chips or a side salad. I can't believe I've lived in Charlotte for almost 4 years and have never been to Local Loaf- next time I'm getting a breakfast sandwich!!! They look and sound BOMB. read more

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I spend most mornings in a coffee shop/breakfast spot, both here and abroad, as I have an internet biz. Really love this place. Stopped one day but they were closed. Kristin, the manager(/) opened door, spoke with me and gave me a menu. Very sweet. so glad I came back. The vibe, freindliness, aesthetic, all on point. One of the best breakfasts I have had. The pancakes and thick bacon cooked perfectly as were my over medium eggs. Very comfortable and chill. love it! read more

Delicious egg and cheese bagel. The eggs were fluffy and perfectly seasoned, with a well baked, chewy bagel - just the way it should be. The biscuits are tender and huge, but a bit too salty. Their muffins are delicious, with unique flavor combinations like raspberry lemonade. Service is quick and pleasant. read more

The Chicken and the Egg was fantastic. They give you a big serving of chicken fingers over two biscuits with an egg. Pure heaven! Got the chips with it The real win though was the biscuits and gravy. The gravy is a bit spicy and frankly the best gravy I have ever have with the biscuits. It's a great biscuit too. The line gets long and this is one of many good stops in the market. However, there can't be a better breakfast stop in the whole market. read more

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