Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm. They were busy but not overpacked. Service was good, cashier offered their specialty sauce which is like a sweeter less thick chipotle sauce. The chicken sandwiches were good, but the mini should be called a slider. Although dense the donuts sweetness was perfect. Strongly suggest the Mac and cheese. I was skeptical, but turned out good! There is decent parking around the building and outside seating also. A great midday vibe when wanting to enjoy the sun and nice weather. read more

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I pass by Milkbread almost everyday, and I finally checked it out. I'm always excited to try new restaurants in Charlotte, but the reason it took me so long to check this place out is because I know that they're owned by the same owners as Kindred and Hello Sailor, and I don't particularly love the food at those two places. Like Kindred and Hello Sailor, the decor is on point..very cute, but the food was just ok. Nothing special, and the price is pretty hefty for what it is. read more

Milkbread - Mini Original Chicken Sandwich & Milkbread Cinne Roll - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I had the breakfast bowl on a recent trip to Charlotte and loved that there was a healthy option available! The cauliflower rice was seasoned well and the poached egg was a nice touch. We also tried the seasonal cranberry donut, which was very tasty. Parking is a little tricky in these parts, but if you come early enough it shouldn't be an issue. Enjoy! read more

$32.46 per pound for a cinnamon roll. Nice. widest dimension: shy of 3 inches total weight: 3.45 ounces price: $7 not a bad product, but not worth $32.46/lb read more

Milkbread - world's largest cinnamon roll, $7 - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped by on a Saturday morning for coffee, sandwich and a donut. It's counter service so you order at the window and they call you when it's ready. We actually ordered ahead online which sped up the process, but I think we would've been fine if we hadn't. It's all outdoor with minimal seating so it could be hard to come by. It was also cold the day we went so I was wishing they had indoor seating or had their heat lamps on. The coffees were just ok (a black drip and an oat milk latte) and small for the price. The chicken sandwich was delicious, we added a jammy egg and I feel like it was needed. The donut was delicious. I don't know how to describe the texture, maybe chewy?, but a little different than I expected and I liked it. Overall, I'd stop by if I were in the area but maybe wouldn't make a special trip to come back. read more

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Went back to give it another shot. This place is straight up not good. This has to be the driest chicken sandwich I've ever had. Bojangles in my opinion is not good and that place has a 10x better chicken sandwich. How do you get fried chicken so dry?? read more

I am an oatmeal cream pie snob and these are to die for! The brown butter flavor is nutty and flavorful. I need to go get another one asap. read more

Milkbread - Brown butter oatmeal cream pie - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been to the location in Davidson with my family and everything was pretty darn good, especially (and most notable) the glazed donuts. When we found out a new location was opening, closer to where we live, we were excited! We went with online ordering for pickup and go around 8 pm a Friday night. Oddly enough, I only saw an option for the seasonal donuts...no plain glazed. I was surprised and not sure if they weren't offering them or just sold out. I must also caveat that it was a weird eventful day where I had yet to eat anything at all in 36 hours and went a bit nuts with the ordering. I got 1/2 dozen of the seasonal cranberry sour cream donuts, the mini cinnamon rolls, a large order of the chicken bites, 2 chicken sandwiches (1 hot dip, 1 original), 2 cherry, almond, chocolate lattes. This order was for my me, my husband, and two 4 yr olds. What was I thinking? HUNGER. Well, I tried the donut and initially regretted ordering so many. They were more filling than anticipated and were an interesting flavor. It was a flavor that my brain needed to adjust to because I never quite had a donut like that. It's bold. BUT once I knew what I was dealing with...OMG I kept wanting more. None went to waste...over the weekend I had them with black coffee and they were phenomenal! I really love these. The cinnamon rolls were pretty good and I actually preferred them the next day. The chicken sandwiches were good, but I find myself comparing them to my favorite spot, which isn't fair at all; this is different. I don't think the hot dip was my thing, but that's more a matter of preference vs. quality. The lattes were something! I don't like cherry flavored most things, but I am into stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new things. You don't know until you know.... I drank the whole thing by the way. The chocolate almond element was good, but yeah still didn't love the cherry. They seemed to use very nice quality espresso. Come here for bold flavor combinations, quality donuts & ingredients. read more

Milkbread - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Milkbread café opened in the iconic former Dairy Queen spot in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood by the Kindred restaurant folks. It's absolutely adorable! Think of a more fast casual version of the original Milkbread. This walk-up café has everything you love from the Davidson Milkbread location like the Original Chicken Sandwich, Milkbread doughnuts, etc. There is a nice little bit of parking surrounding the building, but pulling out can be tricky, so be careful of what time you go, so that you don't get stuck in traffic. My go-to orders that I love: Original Chicken Sandwich: crispy chicken, shredded lettuce, Duke's Mayo, and grandfather's pickles on a potato bun Momo salad: seasonal lettuce topped with bacon, radish, carrot, red onion, and breadcrumbs with buttermilk dressing Milkbread doughnut (the seasonal flavors are ) read more

Milkbread - Original Chicken Sandwich - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Finally got to try Milkbread at their Plaza Midwood location and I am a fan! First off, I came for the donuts - I got the Original Glaze which was delicious - it was a little denser than I expected but I loved the buttery notes and cinnamon. It's def the most buttery donut I've ever had if that makes sense. I didn't have it warm but man I can only imagine how much better it is when it's fresh out of the fryer and glazed! We also got an Espresso shot - Hex coffee collab) cause Sunday was not pictured)! It was solid! I was surprised to see they had alcohol on the menu too so if you're craving a PBR (or wine) with your donut - have at it! Anyway, the real breakout star of my Milkbread experience was this Original Chicken Sandwich: 1. It's on a potato bun 2. Crispy, juicy chicken breast 3. Chicken breast to bun ratio was 100 4. Duke's Mayo on the top AND bottom bun 5. Pickles were thiccc and perfectly brined 6. Shredded lettuce I'm putting this in my Top 3 favorite chicken sandwiches in Charlotte! I thought it would be good but, it was GREAT! They also have a lot more on the menu I would love to try in the future like bowls, salads, toasts, biscuits and chicken tenders and bites too! @feisty.eats read more

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Very good restaurant! I was very excited about trying out the food based on eating at Kindred's in Davidson. It did not disappoint. I did also order the original glazed doughnut and it was good, spongy but lots of flavor. I anticipate this restaurant will be around for years and be a staple in the Plaza Midwood community. Best advice order ahead and be patient it's worth the wait read more

Milkbread - Awesome location in Plaza Midwood - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Glad I got a chance to try this place out after going to Kindred for the first time. Try Kindred or the other Milkbread in the Davidson area when you get a chance. This place replaced the old old old Dairy Queen that used to be there. Rest in peace. But I do like what they have done with the place. FYI parking is tight. Like maybe 7-8 cars or so can fit in their lot. You might as well try to find parking across the street (not the CVS tho if you want your car towed. Lol) Nothing but outdoor seating just so you are aware. Ordering is simple: at the window and wait for your name to be called. It's called through a speaker system so no need to listen for a person to yell for your name. Now for food & drinks: our drinks came relatively fast. I ordered a cappuccino and chai tea latte. The cappuccino was good; ordered with whole milk and the flavor was relatively a strong coffee flavor. Medium-dark roast from what it tasted like. The chai tea latte was about average. Came out really hot; best for a cold/cool day. Ordered the original chicken sandwich; solid, but for $9? Too much for my taste. I think the breading was fried a little too long so it felt like I was chewing on rocks but the actually chicken was quite nice with good overall flavor. The cinny roll was quite nice as well. Asked for it to be heated up and came with a side of butter to go with it. Overall, it was a good experience with its ups and downs. Would consider going back to try out the other things on the menu. read more

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I got a fried chicken, egg and cheese biscuit. The biscuit crumbled to the point I was mostly eating pieces of it from my tray. The chicken was dry, and the pimento cheese was cold. I also got a ham and cheese croissant, that was overcooked. I plan to go back to try one more time but I think they need to get a handle on their food quality. read more

Summary: there is something for everyone. Fresh and unique food with a fun atmosphere. Give it a try! EDITED at the bottom to include breakfast! The menu includes salads, grain bowls, fried and grilled chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets and tenders, Mac and cheese, fries, roasted cauliflower, wine and beer, toasts and biscuits, donuts, cinnamon rolls, ice cream, a ton of coffee, soda, tea, and lemonade. I have visited the Central location twice and both times have been really good. Between both visits, we tried the original, the hot dip, the little G, the grilled chicken sandwich, tenders, French fries, grandfather's pickles, and chocolate glazed donuts. I'm not a fan of the pickles - a little too sweet for me. And I didn't like the spicy Mayo on the grilled sandwich, but I'm not sure exactly why. The hot dip was a hit and the crinkle cut fries served hot and fresh with lots of coarse salt are super good! And the donuts - YES. YEEESSSSSS. I did feel like the chocolate glaze gave it sweetness overload, but the donut itself is actual perfection. EDIT to include breakfast items: super underwhelming. we got an avocado toast, a chicken biscuit, and two coffees. The avocado toast came out super burnt, like really burnt. We asked for another and it came out the same way. The cut of chicken on the biscuit was pretty good, but the biscuit just completely deteriorated into a dry, crumbly mess. The coffee was very average. I know of at least two other places within walking distance for better coffee. It's a small location that will likely stay busy but it's super cute and the staff have all been SO nice and accommodating. It is very expensive, especially if you're getting a drink and sides. The cost is what's keeping me from giving five stars. Overall, I think it's a great option to try. Also my pictures suck, sorry. read more

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Cinnamon roll was good. Sausage jammy egg sandwich was not good. The sausage was too tough and the egg was literally hard boiled. Vanilla latte tasted like a latte without flavoring. read more

I have been waiting until things calmed down just a bit before trying. Let me say, they have the best glazed doughnuts and chicken sandwiches! My first visit I ordered the little g, the smaller version of the regular chicken sandwich. This was truly mouthwatering! Also perfect in size. I really wanted a small lunch and this was it. Everything was perfect about this chicken sandwich. Especially the pickle! I also had to try something sweet and opted for the original glazed doughnut. I can be a little bit of a doughnut snob but there was nothing snobby about this glazed doughnut. I was truly surprised at how amazing and melt in your mouth this doughnut was! I went back again two weeks later and ordered another glazed doughnut and regular sized chicken sand! They have many other options though. There is an array of salads, cinnamon buns, avacado toast, and coffee drinks to try. I want to try their salads next for sure. There is something for everyone here. Staff is super friendly. Food is quick! No cash checkout but tips are appreciated. You can also order ahead! read more

Milkbread - lil g - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Pimento cheese chicken biscuit, latte, and cream cheese cinnamon roll, was absolutely amazing! I would definitely refer this establishment to anyone I know. read more

Milkbread - Pimento cheese, chicken biscuit off the chain absolutely amazing. The latte and cream cheese cinnamon buns are top-notch - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Uhm yes please! Came here for the chicken sandwich and omg sooooo good!! You wouldn't think the simple donuts would be so good, but WOW!! Absolutely worth a visit! Get a sandwich and a donut, we won't judge! ;) read more

This was my first visit to Milkbread... a place I have been wanting to try for quite some time! The first thing I noticed was five minute parking ... so I am thinking must have fast service... not the case but no worries my hubs is in the drivers seat if needed to move the care. It is a beautiful day in Charlotte and there was horrible glare on the lighted menu board that I had to struggle to see. After struggling the young lady handed me a laminated menu. In my visit I placed an order for an original chicken sandwich, a hot dip chicken sandwich, fries and beignets... I originally asked for Mac n cheese but I was advised that it was not baked and more an Alfredo... thank you from saving me from that. The beignets the were out of at 3:30 in the afternoon?!?! Maybe they serve them as a breakfast option but the definitely didn't have them available for my late lunch! So after I was warned about the Mac n cheese I opted for the fries. On the paper menu it clearly said $4 but was wrong up at $5, no I know it is only a dollar, but it is my dollar... the cashier ringing me up didn't even know there was a price difference from the menu to the register and when she asked the other girl was like oh yeah we need to change that... yes and you need to change my bill... she refused... usually I would cancel my order on principle alone but I did want to try it... so.... They won! Now ... to the actual food. Fries served hot, lacked salt and or seasoning thank goodness I grabbed plenty of ketchup! Hot dipped was just that hot, no flavor just heat... slaw was too wet, causing the bread to be soggy. The chicken itself was good and maintained the crispiness in spite of being dipped.. Old G chicken sandwich was as good as it got. Solid chicken sandwich. And for dessert, the beignets...oops I forget they were out of those. If there is a next time, not sure there will be, I won't have such high expectations. read more

HH & I visited opening day (soft opening) & we're delighted with this new restaurant in Plaza Midwood. We enjoyed regular drip coffee, Smoked Ham Toast, & a chocolate glazed donut. All tasty. Details: Spongy filling donut with lick-your-fingers chocolate. Pretty good toast but overpriced for what we got. Hard to eat without cutting but only plastic flatware. Good coffee. I'll miss not getting a real mug since all seating is outside & friendly tip: the paper cups need sleeves. Too hot to hold cups without. Friendly staff & we needed another place for carbs! read more

We stopped by and grabbed a couple of doughnuts. They were very tasty and budget friendly! I had the apple cider glazed. Definitely worth the try if you are in the area! read more

Have had a few trips to Milkbread and would usually stick around 3 stars. This last trip, had to take it down to 1. We got a few items but the biggest let down was the cinnamon roll. I believe it's 8 dollars and i was shocked at the size. I have included a picture for reference. The roll was the same size as the cream cheese topping container. It also tasted like it had been sitting around for a couple days. I am partly to blame. I should have looked at the order before I left and said something. I tried to keep giving Milkbread more chances but I think we are now done. read more

Milkbread - $8 dollar Cinnamon Roll. What a joke. Cinnamon nugget. - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We ordered a chicken biscuit sandwich ($7) and after waiting over 10 minutes, we got a cold sandwich on a stale biscuit. Not sure why it took so long if they weren't planning to freshly fry the chicken. It had clearly been sitting there for awhile. The seasoning was decent so there's potential for it to be good if it was served hot and crispy like fried chicken is supposed to be served. We went on a Monday when it wasn't busy at all so not sure what happened. We also ordered two lattes ($5 each) that were lukewarm. The donut was good but not worth $3. OMG donuts are better at a third of the price. read more

First time I went here it was in the evening for a dinner bite. It was great. We had the chicken sandwiches. Very nice. We liked it so much we decided the next time we were traveling through Charlotte (we are from out of state) we would stop there. This next time was for breakfast. It was about 8:00 am. We couldn't stay and eat since we were trying to keep a schedule. I ordered at the suggestion of the employee mind you, a sausage egg and cheese biscuit sandwich (sub American cheese) My companion ordered a chicken biscuit. We also ordered 2 donuts and coffee OK THE DIRT: If you like to combine COLD SAUSAGE, COLD POACHED EGGS, along with unmelted COLD AMERICAN CHEESE this is your spot. Not so much for me. I took one bite and almost cried. Then the anger set in. I just wasted alllll that time and money for this food. No time to take it back. We had an appointment 2 hours away and could not be delayed. This little place has potential, I just don't want to risk my stomach being broke again. :( That's my experience and take. read more

Although our coffee was good- the person taking our order at the window was very rude. There are plenty of other coffee shops in the area with better service. read more

Loved the iced latte and the chocolate donut, best donut I have had in Charlotte by far. The iced latte was really good and it's my favorite coffee drink. The ice in the latte is the key ingredient sooo good. Drinks and donuts came out quick. Almost instantly. Had to wait maybe 15-20 minutes for my Lil G (their classic chicken sandwich but just a mini version which I LOVE!!!) but it was super busy. The fact they had a small little snack size sandwich was my absolute favorite thing, I love when establishments offer this as an option. I loved it very tasty. Latte, chocolate donut, and lil G were all great. We also got a parking spot pretty easily so it was a great experience. Will def be coming back! read more

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i've had 4 kinds of donuts for both of the times i've had milkbread, so i can only speak for the sweets! replacing the old dairy queen, their small & cute location provides outdoor seating only. their donuts are quite dense and packed with sweetness. the first one i had was their seasonal cranberry orange sour cream donut (dec 2022) and i could barely finish it! i appreciated the tangy flavor since i was curious how it would taste. because it was pretty dense & sweet, i ended up saving half of it for the next day. i decided to heat it up for a few seconds in the microwave - having it warmed up definitely made it so much better! when i first visited in december 2022, i was pretty grateful for their overhead heaters as my friend and i waited for our order. when i got to order some assorted original, chocolate & new seasonal flavor for set one day, i couldn't wait to try out the og's on the menu. the chocolate was by far my favorite out of the 3. while i enjoyed their donuts, the only reason i'd go back is to try a seasonal donut. i definitely appreciate their uniqueness of flavors! read more

Milkbread - left to right: original, chocolate & jan 2023 seasonal classic sprinkles with cream cheese glaze donuts to go - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such a good breakfast, great coffee and pastries and the fried chicken biscuit was so good.

This is the worse chicken sandwich I ever have had. The chicken was rubbery, drenched in mayo . Horrible food never coming back . I could have gone to Chick filet for much better sandwich quicker service and way cheaper read more

Milkbread - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I am SHOCKED to see such a low, average review! I live in PM and frequent Milkbread regularly. Their drinks are solid. Their donuts, cinnamon rolls, and beignets are great. I will say that I am vegetarian and really have only tried the crunchy rice bowl with the jammy egg and the fried cauliflower (both of which are phenomenal). They are so good, I don't really want to try any of the other entrees! read more

Great place for an easy going bite in the morning. We were told to come here by a local business owner, who told us the history behind what the location used to be. (I believe he said a walk up Dairy Queen). The menu is short and sweet and to the point, has a great variety for breakfast/brunch/lunch/light supper. We met frequent flyer customer (also a friend to he chef) in line, they gave some suggestions about the mushroom toast, and the hot dip sandwich. We also chose to order the chicken and biscuit, which the awesome employee behind the counter suggested making it "hot" and adding pimento cheese. WIN! Great v biscuit too! We finished it up with an order of beignets, which were not too shabby! We are from New Orleans, they were not what we are used to, but they hit the spot when wanting something sweet! Really not one negative thing to say, I guess if it were raining it would make it not as great of an experience... but it was a gorgeous cool day, and we most definitely did not regret our decision to visit here. Also, their seasonal latte was pretty stellar as well :) read more

Milkbread - Chicken and biscuit (made "hot " with pimento cheese) +++ Hot Dip Sandwich and cool ranch dipping sauce. - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The parking area is not the easiest to get to from Main Street. I ordered the green goddess Cobb salad. It was very salty. There was alot of dressing, which can be good or bad. I personally wasn't a fan. I feel the order took too long. My friend purchased a grain bowl with chicken. It was lackluster and very salty. I don't want to tear the place down, we could have just chosen the wrong items. I will at some point come again and try something new. The outside seating is nice. The staff was friendly. read more

Milkbread - Cobb salad - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

DELICIOUS! Chicken was so tender and juicy, will absolutely eat here again next time we are in town!

I was sad to see the Dairy Queen go, but this is a very cute and happening spot right in the heart of Plaza Midwood. The parking is limited, but there is parking around, especially if you are popping in to catch up with friends over coffee and a pastry. The area surrounding the establishment is clean and free of litter along with the establishment itself. The patio is the only place to sit, but it has umbrellas and heaters. The menu is simple, well explained, and has a variety of things for all diets. This was my first visit here, so I got a latte made with oat milk, a milkbread cinny roll and a BFC (big freaking cookie). It wasn't super busy but definitely steady for a 4-5pm on a Friday. The cinny roll is a little smaller than expected for the price, but it is very worth it as a great treat. I had it warmed and paired it with my latte and it was so delicious and a perfect treat your self for a Friday afternoon. The counter service was prompt and helpful. The pickup window has a speaker in case it got too loud, so you can definitely hear your order being called. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quaint coffee spot and for the treats too! read more

Food was fine, but did not live up to expectations or feel worth the price. There's nothing charming about eating avocado toast with a flimsy plastic fork and knife a few feet away from Central Avenue in a parking lot. Chicken biscuit had no seasoning. Maybe this place is better suited for coffee and donut runs. I'll try Milkbread again in Davidson! read more

I can finally write my review now that we've been here twice. I must say, my partner and I have been excited for this to open right in our backyard. It is such a cute atmosphere and the perfect walking location for anyone in Plaza. We went a few weekends ago and it was crazy. Not only did our food take a long time, but it was messed up. We had their Original Chicken Sandwich which was sub-par at most. Very small and expensive for what it was. The cob salad (don't remember the menu name) was average as well. Was missing ingredients. Didn't like the cubed ham on it- made it taste like a grab and go salad you buy at a gas station or something. The dressing lacked flavor. The buttermilk chicken tenders were PHENOMENAL- crispy, juicy, and delicious! We had them at both visits and they were consistently delicious. $9 for 6...I guess you pay a premium for "homemade" tenders. French fried are extra- $4 for a small side. Nothing special. And deff from frozen. Coffee was good. Although for some reason, the coffee took the longest to make- we waiting over 30 minutes. Price on the coffee was actually less than Starbucks and they don't charge extra for milk substitutes. Overall we have enjoyed our experience at Milkbread thus far. I would give them 3.5 stars if I could but bumped them to 4. Has lots of potential, but has lots of room for improvement. We will be back! read more

Milkbread did not disappoint. I got the classic chicken sandwich and my fiancé got the spicy one. He couldn't say enough good things about the sauce, specifically. It wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, but instead very flavorful and dimensional. We also loved the French fries- they were crinkle cut and the perfect balance of salty and crunchy. This might sound crazy, but my favorite part was the soft serve icecream. I love orange/vanilla flavors together, and was excited to see they were offering that. We enjoyed eating outside in plaza midwood and will definitely be back! read more

Milkbread is a good spot, but nothing particularly special. We ordered the chicken biscuit and a cinnamon roll, both were yummy! Friendly staff and good seating outside around heaters read more

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I had such an amazing experience here at Milkbread! Gianna and Juli helped me out and they were awesome! super duper great customer service and very nice! 10/10 i will be back!!! read more

The Smoked Ham Toast was the perfect Unami bite !!I also ordered cinnamon roll and strawberry lemonade. all were tasty!! The service was quick and seating is outside so I opted to eat in my car because it was very hot . I will definitely be back to try donuts , bowls and other toasts!! read more

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