The shrimp and grits were awesome! The staff was very friendly and attentive! I will definitely be coming back during my next visit to Charlotte. read more

Stopped in after work...nice atmosphere and staff. I ordered a waffle with cheese eggs and a side of bacon. Waffle was good. Eggs and bacon were not. Bacon seemed very old and was tough. read more

I had shrimp tacos Sunday night. Monday I had chills, fever headache diarrhea, nauseated and just feeling really bad. By Wednesday I had not eaten anything tried to eat some fruit and vomited repeatedly; I finally found myself in the emergency department with blood being drawn, i.v. fluids and medications. Everyone in my party had black/dark green stool; I was the only one that progressed thus far. I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN....EVER!!! read more

This is a cute diner & someone suggested we walk there for breakfast. Our circumstances kept us from calling ahead. It was just over a mile walk. We were extremely disappointed that NO accommodation would be made for my allergy. They weren't even willing to cook an egg in a separate pan, totally inflexible, although they were pleasant about it. They weren't very busy. Stay away if you need to make a special request. read more

Great food, plenty of it! Would definitely go back. Like the fact that diner is open all the time. Servers were friendly and helpful.

This place was awesome. Arrived in Charlotte later than expected and several restaurants were closed. Did some research and found this place relatively close to the hotel. Absolutely a great choice. We had chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and the kids had chicken strips and fries. Went back the next day for desserts. The bourbon pecan pie was great (a little annoyed that the server felt the need to let me know how much the per slice price was, I bought three slices after he quoted me) I wanted to ding them one star for waiting so long to acknowledge our presence, but the food was so good. I won't be so forgiving next time, so please do better ;-) read more

I had the coconut toast and it was excellent! Waitress was really nice as well! Will definitely come back!

Made an excellent first impression. Any time I come back To Charlotte I'm definitely returning. Shrimp and grits so good they'll make you wanna slap yo momma and her momma ! Great customer service and the waiters were very helpful and friendly. read more

This diner is a fantastic find. Extensive menu. However, I need to rave about the French toast. This French toast is made of thick slices of challah bread, grilled lightly, and served with melted honey butter and warm syrup. The French toast was lightly dusted with powdered sugar. While I didn't choose a particularly healthy option, I did look for one and there were several omelet options that looked very appealing and there were many options. I plan to get up early for my morning flight out of town to go back for another round of French toast or to try one of their omelettes. I would also add that my waiter, Dave was great and we bonded over our love of honey butter and he strongly suggested the coconut encrusted French toast. read more

Good Breakfast, very crowded, and long wait. The pancakes are very bland, but everything else was pretty good

We came for breakfast, and it was fantastic!! Worth any wait for sure! Come hungry and you will not be disappointed. Their pancakes and biscuits are to die for!! I had their omelette and hash browns and it was great! We will be coming back for sure! read more

Chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits -- both good and filling. Service is great, staff is super friendly. The only drawback is the wait. Skip coming after the club let's out and Saturday or Sunday morning unless you enjoy people-watching from the line. read more

Cute fun dining experience. Shrimp and grits were great! Burgers were fine (not amazing not horrible). Milkshakes not so much.

Great food and atmosphere, I had the chicken and waffles and it was delicious. Will definitely be back for another visit.

Fish & Grits w/ the creole sauce AMAZINGLY GOOD! Two downers the sweet tea is an express train to diabetes and the seasoned fries had to much salt. Experience was still good nothing that a glass of a wataaa and a new set of fries didn't fix. Will return! read more

My husband decided to take me here. We went very late in the evening. The line was out the door. (Which I know isn't unusual for this place). The line seemed to move at a decent pace. In no time we were seated and waited on. The server was very friendly. The atmosphere was very loud and chaotic. I had a very hard time hearing my husband who was sitting right in front of me. We are young, so our ears work perfectly fine. The food came out extremely quickly. I ordered breakfast (eggs, hash browns, bacon, toast, grits and a pancake). My husband ordered dinner (philly cheesesteak with fries). Our food was very bland. No seasoning or flavor to taste. I used salt and pepper to make my food more appealing. My husbands sandwich was very bland too. No flavor. I figured at least his food would have some sort of kick to it. We didn't understand all the hype about this place. Their sweet tea is extremely sweet. Which is perfect. read more

Been here only a couple of times even though we stay in the adjacent apartment complex lol. Probably that's why couldn't take this place seriously. But loved the food, it's proper diner food. Love their banana pudding and Death by chocolate cake more than anything. read more

Fabulous diner that doesn't disappoint. My brother enjoyed his midnight special dinner and a strawberry milkshake. My GF really liked her slider which was the perfect size for her appetite. My country fried steak was OK, but actually it was no where near as good as I had expected and hoped for, especially for the price ($9.99). The beef was a bit tough and the breading wasn't crispy. The gravy was ok, but usually is really salty and has a bit of kick to it as a result. Despite my let down, everyone else's food was great and our server was really nice and attentive. They also serve alcohol and was a steal at $2/beer or $1.50 for Sam Adams. We didn't imbibe any, but it was nice to know the bargain was there. This is a great place to hit up after going out in uptown. The last time we went to a dump formally known as Waffle House on N. Tryon St. so this was a great experience. read more

I was really hung over when I stumbled in here at 8am on a Thursday, I could have been a teensy bit inebriated still. I needed breakfast food and I needed it quickly. That is exactly what I got. I am not sure if they wanted us out of there b/c my friend was putting pancakes on his face or they are really just that fast. They also serve beer and alcohol!? I didn't need any, but it was nice to know it was there. For those days when you need a Bud and biscuits and gravy or a gin and tonic with your waffles. Either way, delicious and necessary. Can't wait to go back and really look over the menu with a clear head. read more

Good diner food and prices, average service, great hours.

Sometimes the food is great and sometimes it's okay. It's always fast and cooked to order, and the service is good. the only downside is that the decor really requires an overhaul, but maybe they're going for that old diner look? It's convenient to get to, ample parking. It's no 5 star restaurant, but defiantly a GOOD diner. read more

The food here is great and it's the perfect place for a late night meal in Charlotte, but the service isn't the best. I've been here several times and have had to wait for a server 10+ minutes after being seated (on multiple occasions). Also, I recommend paying in cash. The last time I dined here, my card info was compromised. Overall its good food for a good price. read more

It's a diner & you never really know what the vibe is going to be until you are inside. I will say that the service is usually good and I LOVE THEIR FRENCH TOAST!!!! I don't know what the other reviewers said about the music, but it is pretty hard-core and too loud for the space. It's a diner not a club, so I didn't like that aspect of it. The diner hasn't been there too long, but I can see it going downhill fast if they don't take themselves seriously enough. read more

Ah,....the Midnight Diner. One of the only places open late all the time so that I can be a super fattie whenever I want. Let's talk about the decor/environment first. I've been here at all hours of the day and it's usually a standard mix of people (Obviously the Twenty-something Club crowd is here in the wee hours of the morning) and average "Diner-ish" decor. What I mean by that is, your standard framed posters of music icons and bright red paint and shiny stainless steel. Now the food,... it's delicious. Their burgers are large, tasty and served with gigantic steak fries. Their Breakfast may be the best selection that they have. I highly recommend "The Bubba" which is a huge plate of biscuits and gravy, 2 eggs and my choice of Hash browns and Bacon. It's at kind of a steep price ringing in at 8 bucks but like I said, it's a huge plate of food. Their bacon is great and while that seems as if it's not a great feat, trust me it is. I'm kind of an aficionado. Today I had a fried chicken breast with a Belgian waffle. Their waffle had just the right amount of vanilla extract and it challenged me to order a second one. On the other hand, the chicken was slightly underwhelming. The breading was just breading that lacked any great amount of flavor and while the actual meat wasn't dry per se, it wasn't exceptionally juicy. I felt that it was just as good as any fried chicken I've made at home and I'm not a fabulous cook by any means. The Midnight Diner gets my vote for late night feasting and you can't go wrong with the breakfast! read more

Went here for an office lunch last week on a cold rainy day and had a pretty good time. Our server was very nice and attentive. I tried an omelet with spinach, fruit and a biscuit. I was afraid of what kind of fruit I would get since I was ordering "fresh fruit" at a diner, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very fresh chunks of pineapples, pears, and grapes! My omelet was very good. I also had a side of the mac and cheese but it was not what I was looking for. It was a little heavy for my taste. Others at the table had the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, pancakes, and one tried a burger. Everybody seemed very satisfied with their food. I would be interested to try this place again. The music took me back several years but it was fun to reminisce! read more

Good after hours spot! I usually go around 2am on the weekend after hanging out at the epicenter. The food is okay, but the people watching is hilarious. FYI, the crowd can get a little rough. read more

I can't review the food because we were shown to a table and then ignored for 20 minutes. No one showed up to take our order, not even for drinks. So we left. Frustrating because I love a good diner. read more

This place was just what I needed. Great selection of diner food! I had breakfast for dinner. The "Bubba" was an opened faced biscuit with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, hasbrowns and sausage patties. It was perfect! My companion had the shrimp and grits and was very pleased with the flavor and quality. We will definitely be back! read more

Midnight Diner - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When restaurants and stores put out banners that say "Best (fill in the blank) I am usually disappointed when I try it. Well, let me tell you I was not disappointed at this place who boasts the best chicken and waffles--I haven't had chicken and waffles (together) anywhere else in Charlotte but I have had chicken and I have had waffles in Charlotte and let me tell you I haven't found any that are better than Midnight Diner. Maybe it's the combination but its freakin' delicious. One of my friends got the same and a side of mac and cheese (gooey cheesiness, could use a little more flavor though) and she loved hers too! We were in C&W heaven. Our waitress was supernice, checked on us regularly and told us the truth when we asked questions about the menu (i.e. are the shrimp big or little in the shrimp and grits...LOL). As I looked around the diner, everyone else seemed to be enjoying their meals too. While I can't visit toooo often I know that when I do I will be in for a treat. For some reason, I don't think they have anything bad on their menu. I hope they don't prove me wrong. Oh and how great is it that they are open 24 hours--a definite need in Uptown. Yum-O. read more

What a great little diner find just visiting and have been twice for breakfast. Great food, great service, great prices. What else could ask for! Will return again! read more

This is a cool 24/7 restaurant with great food and an awesome look and atmosphere that will take you back to the "good ole days" the only thing that sucked was my waitress she was really crabby and not that friendly other than that it's a great place. read more

I'm adding to my previous review. Today I ordered something I will never try again. Their spaghetti bowl was disgusting. Don't get it.

This is an amazing place to visit if you are visiting from out of town! Very wide variety of food options! Prices are affordable and service was great! I stepped outside the box with my purchase and was not disappointed! read more

Heated!! Came to the diner which is somewhere I frequent when I come to Charlotte, NC. Silverware was dirty, which could happen anywhere. I alerted my server and she returned with clean silverware. I ordered the three wing meal with collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and an additional side of collard greens. CHECK YOUR FOOD! I found hair on my chicken wing and inside the collard greens. I WAS FORCED TO PAY for the food. Whitney, the poor excuse for a manager, was very rude. Thankfully, I have this platform to discuss my distaste for the restaurant. Will not return! read more

Carolina Classic Burger, oh so good after a late night of partying! Go during the week, late at night b/c it packs out really quick on the weekends after the clubs close. The food is great, menu is like upscale waffle house with a 1950's diner theme. Very clean restaurant, the clientele is varied, and the waitstaff are very good. Prices are great too! read more

I liked the breakfast (minus the creamy grits -- next time it's hashbrowns for me) and my friend's chicken looked really good. The burger my other friend got was "ok." I might return, but not for a burger. Also, the booths are a bit "cozy." read more

I refuse to eat at a places where the staff is rude. The very first person I encountered when I walked in the door had an attitude problem (the hostess). So we turned around and walked out the door. I don't care if the foods good. There's tons of great places to eat in Charlotte with friendly staff. read more

Ms. Vicki was hilarious and $7.99 for a 2 piece fried chicken and 2 sides, damn ! Went Midnight right before the crowd converged. A mixture of Charlotte I'm guessing as I was visiting. good food incredible prices. The huge slices of cake where really good. Our guest had the chocolate and red velvet and the tasted very fresh read more

Came here starving after a few bar stops and saw some recommend Coconut French Toast and Wings and goodness gracious it was goooodddd! It's worth a try if you're looking for somewhere open 24/7 read more

5 stars if you're drunk, two stars if you're sober. Only come here late at night (midnight's in the name for goodness sake) read more