Good food, large portions and sassy service. Had breakfast for late night dinner. Perfect. Excellent diner.

Great food and fast service. I loved the retro vibe.Servers were friendly and professional.

I've been here before but it has been a couple of years. My husband and I were stopping to Charlotte and decided to have a quick breakfast on the way home. There was a short 15 minute was at around 9:30 but it went by quickly and the hostess was very friendly and managed the people well. Once inside I ordered the chicken and the waffles and my husband ordered the bubba which is a biscuit dish with eggs and gravy on the biscuit. My husband liked the biscuit and gravy dish overall and had no complaints although he stated he had had better. The hash browns were top tier, fresh and a great sized portion. The chicken and waffles is where it went downhill for me. The chicken tasted exactly like Smithfield's fast food chicken. Although it is supposed to be a home made marinaded chicken and freshly fried, it was dull and lackluster. It wasn't very hot and it didn't have that fresh chicken shine. I was disappointed. The waffle was okay, it had a nice sweet flavor to it, but again I've had better. Maybe I'm a little spoiled by the offerings in my city that I live in but it was just an okay meal for me. The waitress at the table was nice and fast although it did take me asking three times to get lemon with my tea. The restaurant is loud but cute. It had a few rough patches, I'm not sure how old it is but overall it was nice. I think I will need a new breakfast place in Charlotte from now on as this place isn't as good as I remember but I would 100% recommend for the hash browns. read more

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The main things about this diner: It's 24 X 7 operation The menu is extensive with something for everyone It's great location central to Uptown CLT The food quality is exceptional The service is consistently professional There is free on-site parking I stopped in for lunch today with my out of town friends, Mark & Sonia. Mark had the breakfast and Sonia had an omelet with hash browns and I had the grilled shrimp tacos. Everyone was more than pleased with their food. They are doing construction on their on-site out door patio. Hopeful they will have some umbrellas as well read more

This place is a joke. Angry and inept wait staff, food is below average...not much to laud.

Over the last few years I've dined at Midnight Diner several times. I recently had an opportunity to grab a weekday lunch at their new downtown location with my cousin. Fortunately for us, there was no wait and the service was excellent. Friendly vibes from wall to wall. My cousin ordered the steak and eggs and was thoroughly satisfied. I've ordered the chicken and waffles a few times, and they're amazing. But nothing, absolutely nothing, compares to the Shrimp & Grits. Bubba Gump would be so, so proud. Who knew that pan-seared shrimp, veggies, and homemade creole sauce could = culinary perfection? And the buttermilk biscuit? It's always just as perfect as the dish. I've been to my fair share of high-end brunch spots, but NONE of their versions can hold a candle to the shrimp and grits at this diner. If you haven't tried theirs yet, quit stalling! You won't regret it. read more

Midnight Diner - Steak and Eggs, Shrimp and Grits - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went to Midnight Diner around midnight for after homecoming eats and was not disappointed! The restaurant atmosphere was bustling as usual, but it took us no time to get inside and seated. My food was delish - ordered the fried fish in bread with a side of collard greens and cole slaw. They even had vinegar for the fish and greens. Our server was attentive, personable and knowledgeable - which made our dining experience even better. Thank you! read more

Food was fresh, wings were crispy and food tastes great! Service was slow... but it was worth the wait!

The only place to get breakfast in downtown Charlotte. Good food. Good vintage vibes. Among the big hotels downtown this really is the only place to go. Literally no other options. read more

The food was great, and the service was excellent. They are located near the Spectrum Stadium, so there might be a wait during times there are events in the area. Overall, the visit went well and we plan to visit again when in the area. Note-Make sure you pay to park. The parking agents were in the parking lot waiting and taking pictures of patrons who had not paid. One person got towed. read more

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Food was fantastic! Totally unexpected find right next to the Spectrum Center! My husband had half a fried chicken and I had a Carolina burger. Both were really good! Desirea, our server, was attentive and helpful. She made the experience awesome! The diner is nostalgic - 50's style, right down to the music they play. Great food, great ambiance- we'll be back! read more

Very bust place depending on what time of day/night you go. I enjoy their creamy grits, coconut, crunch, French toast, their chicken strips most of their things they have are pretty good. read more

(in my larry david voice) I was in Charlotte for my family reunion and decided to come here for some good ole breakfast diner food. Had the pancakes (not the greatest), eggs and bacon. The service was also lackluster. Between the time we were seated to the time we were greeted by our server was a good 15 minutes. strange. Cute place though! But nothing very special about it. read more

Apparently, this diner is a must try in Charlotte. My family and I decoded to go to the Midnight Diner. I was told that it is a Charlotte staple. Upon entry, it does look like an old diner, but we were greeted and seated quickly by our very chipper waitress, Mikia. My sister-in-law recommended the shrimp and grits and said that it is absolutely delicious. I really wanted breakfast, so I ended up ordering pancakes with eggs and bacon. My hubby ordered the same as me except he opted for french toast instead of pancakes. The food came out fairly quickly. My pancakes were very good and the bacon was cooked just right, and the eggs were scrambled perfectly as well. I also tried my sister-in-law's shrimp and grits. They were so creamy and delicious and the shrimp were seasoned and cooked just right. Finally, for dessert, my mother-in-law and ai tried the deep dish bourbon pecan pied it was good but needed to be served warmer. I also tried the coconut cake. It was also great. Overall. The food and service at the Midnight Diner was stellar. The food was good and Mikia, our waitress was phenomenal. She was so nice and recommended some great options. Also, her personality is beautiful and she is the biggest reason the Midnight Diner is getting 5 stars from. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Went on a weekday for lunch and was seated right away. Waitress told me it was going to be a 25 minute wait on fried chicken but told me I could do three wings and it wouldn't take long. I had time so I waited for a breast and a wing and it took less time than she projected. Mac and cheese was really solid. But the star of the show was the dessert that I'm still thinking about. read more

Midnight Diner - Strawberry shortcake cheesecake - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When you need a place to go for any occasion. Come to midnight. Historical Charlotte spot. Great food, great service, great vibes read more

Midnight Diner - Best sever uptown - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Order: shrimp + grits and chicken + waffle I'm not sure if this location has always been there but the midnight diner I knew was on South End. This is the first time I've been back to midnight diner. I tried the shrimp and grits because I heard it was bomb. Turns out, the rumors are true; the grits were nice, creamy and soft. No overly salted and paired well with the seasoned shrimp. They could have used better/bigger shrimp, they looked like the frozen ones from Walmart. Although the food was good the service was SLOW. Our server kept forgetting thing we requested and didn't bring them until the second or third reminder. read more

Midnight Diner - Shrimp and Grits - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I went to breakfast with my best friend here while attending a conference in Charlotte. It has the classic diner look and feel which warmed my heart. We were promptly seated at a booth and water and coffee came to our table shortly afterward. I ordered 1 egg breakfast with city ham, grits, and rye toast with coffee. My best friend had 1 egg breakfast with hash browns, sausage links, and rye toast. We both enjoyed our meals, the food was hot and fresh. I was so pleased with the way the grits were made - so creamy and well seasoned, no extra salt or butter needed. My friends hash browns were nice and crispy, as they should be. I will be sure to visit here again to try their waffles the next time I'm in Charlotte. read more

This was the most difficulties I've had coming here ever and I've been coming for over 6 years...it wasn't even late...no excuse, not busy not a lot of filled tables... The server with red yarn in her hair was ours, large table...had every issue with her service - took an exceptionally long while to take our order, had an attitude while taking it...drinks were wrong once ordered...the shrimp in my shrimp and grits were so overcooked i could use them as tiny basket balls , extremely rubbery...when I informed the waitress she looked at it and said sorry that's how we make it...no ma'am...I've had it every time I'm in the city for 6 years that is false...the cheesecake was extremely frozen and even the coffee was burnt...not a great night- I need a new spot in charlotte when I'm in town it seems..sad. read more

Really great diner with a cool look and music. It was clean and pretty good packed. Service was attentive and supportive. Food was delicious and fresh. All excellent. And good pricing. Good parking in the front. When in charlotte this place is a must try . read more

Midnight Diner - Veggie omelet - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They food was good, but nothing too crazy compared to the average diner. The service wasn't good either. We got sat immediately but it took so long for anyone to come ask us for drinks/take our order. While we were eating, we scarcely saw our waiter and had to wait a pretty long time to get refills. I expected a lot more, especially for how expensive the food is compared to other diners. read more

Midnight Diner - The Bubba - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Fun place to go eat especially at the late hours. We were in town visiting. Our waitress was really friendly and helpful. Provided a good experience for us. A lot of details on our orders were missing but the food was still good. We were there around 1 am so we were cutting them some slack. Really friendly staff and good food for after midnight. read more

Midnight Diner - Apple pie. - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Midnight Diner might actually be heaven disguised as a vintage looking late-night diner. April was our server and she was amazing - energetic, hilarious, and somehow remembered every little thing we ordered without writing it down (I can't even remember why I walked into the kitchen most days). The food was awesome, but the grits? Life-changing. Fluffy, creamy, basically a warm hug in a bowl. We loved them so much we had to get some to go, and April even gave us pro-level reheating instructions so they'd still taste fresh. 10/10 would trust April with both my dinner order and my life. read more

We waited 15 minutes for drinks and then another 25 minutes where we never saw our waiter. We observed our waiter talking at length at other tables as if they were aquatinted. We left without eating and they we fine with that. I will not be back read more

The food was excellent, always. I got the chicken and waffles and the chicken was fried perfectly. Also got a side of collard greens and they were also seasoned to perfection. read more

Haven't been in North Carolina in years but this was a must have. I had the shrimp in grits and my hubby had Mac & cheese fish and collard greens. Welp I have to say the food was average and I feel as though it's not as authentic as it was before . Sadly this place is losing its touch. The green was flavorless and the Mac and cheese just was off to me . Here a few pictures of our meal . The shrimp and grits were creamy and on point. Pretty busy around lunchtime , and the staff were very busy trying to keep up with. read more

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We were visiting Charlotte for my birthday and wanted to grab some food before heading back to the hotel. Most of the other restaurants were closed at this late hour, but we saw that Midnight Diner was open so we gave it a shot. This was around 11pm on a Saturday night and it was pretty damn packed, but miraculously we were seated pretty quickly. We had Zhane Cl. as our server and she was absolutely wonderful. The menu is very extensive so I was certainly overwhelmed with all the options with this being our first time there, but Zhane was very patient and answered all of my questions about the menu and had a great attitude the whole time. The food came out quickly and was fresh, tasty, and the portions were generous. Zhane was super cool, down to earth, and made my birthday weekend even more memorable. If I'm ever in Charlotte again I'm certainly stopping in and I hope to have her as my server! read more

I have been here several times. They always put me in the back of the store. They NEVER come back to see if I'd like more coffee or anything else. Today, I have been here almost an hour. She has spent this time on the phone, talking to her cohorts. This IS THE LAST TIME I WILL EVER FREQUENT THIS DUMP. If I could, it would be a negative 10 stars. read more

So I recently went there on Monday the 11th 1045 pm and ate and everything was OK got my check I had put zero as a tip because I left tip in cash and then I got my updated bill through my card and they had added a $10 tip on my card and I've been trying to get in touch with them since 1030am Tuesday morning and it's Sunday 10:18pm and I still haven't got a reply back or answer the phone so I will think twice before using cards at this establishment might need to be a cash only but I am hoping somebody will reach back out to me before I'll be able to get my money back or at least get rid of the thieves that they got in there establishment It's not about the ten if I knew they needed that bad I would've gave them 20 read more

First time eating here. Great food. I love me a diner that's got a retro feel to it. What's even better is the food that goes with. I had the buttermilk pancakes and they were very tasty. Light, fluffy and flavorful, just how they should be. I'm definitely coming back to their establishment next time that I am in Charlotte. read more

Midnight Diner - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Staff is friendly, food is absolutely amazing! A little bit of everything on the menu. I can't wait to go again!! I'm mad we found this place the last day we were in Charlotte! read more

I heard this place is a classic in Charlotte. The atmosphere and building surly are- it's old school diner and not a free seat to be found at 9am on a Thursday morning. The food was- not bad but didn't amaze me. I got corned beef harsh. Their biscuit was above average. I had to ask a few times for a coffee refill. Prices ok maybe a tad high for charlotte. read more

Biscuits were the best thing we ate there. The hashbrowns are not worth having, half were undercooked and half were too crispy to eat. Go for the grits instead, very creamy and filling. Service was OK, one thing strange was that one of our party ordered an omelette with avocado, and it was served with no avocado. When we asked the server, she said "oh yeah, we're out of avocado today," Something she might have wanted to say when the order was placed. Atmosphere was very nice, an old-time diner feel. read more

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Service was terrible and food is mid but hey it's a diner what do you expect. It took them 20 minutes to check on me once seated. The host was so busy hitting on me that he sat me where someone else was sitting. It was a hot mess, just made me miss Waffle House so that's saying something. read more

I ended up here because it is located across the street from the Spectrum Center and after a concert and a few bars under my belt it was time for a midnight burger. At about 1AM there was a line out front with two security guards at the door. There were also two police officers parked on the sidewalk in front. The wait was about 45 minutes. Once inside it was a bustling diner with lots of staff. We opted to sit at the bar to get seated sooner. I ordered the Mexican cheeseburger which had an entire layer of jalapeños under the burger patty and a slice of pepper jack cheese on top. It was quite tasty. I also had a side of onion rings on the side which appeared to be freshly breaded and fried. Great diner food for a late night meal. read more

Midnight Diner - Mexican Cheeseburger - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We flew into Charlotte for the ACC championship game and we're told from our hotel receptionist that you absolutely need to go to Midnight Diner and that there was usually a line out the door. She was right that it was super busy, the diner itself is very reminiscent of a 1930s mom and pop diner. The restaurant itself reminded me a lot of Waffle House. The inside was a bit chaotic, lots of folks there and organized chaos, however unlike a restaurant like Waffle House where you KNOW the food is going to be legit, it was not the same. The server forgot our owner multiple times and wasn't super attentive. The food however, was great. We got a black and blue burger, the picnic salad and fried shrimp. Definitely would order those again. This place gives me the Waffle House feel without the nostalgia. read more

I have mixed opinions about this restaurant and will keep this brief. The service is hit or miss. When I went yesterday, I stood for 20 mins and sat for 15 minutes without a menu or drink. Therefore, I took my money someplace else. The day before, the service was good and the fried fish was outstanding. The fried chicken was very bland and maybe this works for the chicken and waffles. The collard greens are fantastic. I cannot recommend a restaurant with bad service. read more

Try everything on the menu: you can't go wrong with anything here. This place is crowded and at night there is a bit of a wait. The servers work hard and try to get you in and out as quickly as possibly. Late night and brunch are great times to visit. The environment is like an authentic diner feel that includes a bar: I think they have a beer during specific hours. Give them a try, great food! read more

This place is always crowded and always has a line of people waiting to get in which gives you an idea of what the food is like, WONDERFUL!

You definitely get the diner vibe. Lots of character. The stage was fast and friendly and the food was excellent.