I had a really nice açaí bowl. Service was wonderful. I took the bowl to go, and the owner packed…read moreit up so that it wouldn't melt during my drive. The açaí bowl was tasty and well balanced.

Love this place! I can only give feedback on the Paddle bowl because I'm obsessed with it and…read morehaven't tried anything else! It's SO good! The layers of açaí and blue majik, coconut and mango topped with granola, fresh strawberries, shredded coconut and honey drizzle!

Absolutely love this place! Everything is so fresh and clean. I've tried so many things on the menu…read moreover the last 3 days. There is an app you can order in advance on. When you sign up the first time you get a free drink. The service was really nice. They hound adults and provided great customer service. I loved the avocado toast although it was a little salty. I couldn't finish my acai bowl because the granola was stale. All three of my fresh juices were refreshing and tasty. I will be back the next time I am in CLT.

Recently started going here not too long ago. I have a lot of food and chemical sensitivities, so…read morethis place allows me to eat out from time to time, being all their ingredients are fresh and certified organic (truly healthy). Hard to find anywhere! Everything sounded so yummy! I could tell based on their ingredients and how they combined them in their menu options, that they were thoughtfully created. This is what made me really love this place! My first trip was my best! Everything tasted so good, flavorful, and fresh! I was telling everyone about it. Also, parking is good and easily accessible. Based on these few things alone, I would have given it 5 stars. However, my times going back since, have not been so positive. I typically order the same thing, but each time it tastes different from the first one I had (as if things are missing). They have tasted flat with little to no flavor. I was disappointed, especially being the flavorful ingredients that come in it. Also, the windows could use some tinting....the sun beats in so much, that there is often nowhere to comfortably sit (only seating was by the window). We have had to leave the establishment numerous times to enjoy our food. Last, but not least, the napkin holder was dirty and the staff were NOT wearing gloves to prepare the food. This was a big no-no for me! This is a health/safety concern, especially being they are prepping and serving raw, uncooked foods. I also did not see any hand washing. This is NOT ok with me anytime, but especially during flu season! These sanitary issues alone may be enough to stop me and my family from going there in the future. Just hate to see such beautiful food, at this price point, being served so carelessly. We may try their other location in the 28277 zip code area, to see if they're any better with their sanitation procedures or if it's just the company as a whole. This location is farther away, so won't be able to visit as often. Hope the Stonecrest location tightens up on their cleanliness/sanitation, as well as consistency with their products taste, because I would love to keep going there!

I've really been into smoothies lately and Green Brothers is my favorite spot to get them!…read more Not only are their smoothies delicious, I absolutely love that they are a local business and would much rather support places like this before a national chain. I love the green smoothies but recently tried the Sir Purr one and thought it was really good. This smoothie had a blue hue to it. I just love colorful smoothies because that usually means there are more antioxidants in there. I'll keep coming back to this spot for sure.

Great little place! Nice outdoor setting for those with pets. Healthy and diverse flavors…read moresmoothies. This was my first time but I will not be the last one. I will definitely come back.

I live in the area and just recently discovered we even had a Tropical Smoothie Cafe. I stopped in…read moreand ordered an old favorite, the Buffalo Chicken Wrap. I loved it! It was spicier than I like but it was still tasty and I enjoyed it. Next time, I will ask for less Buffalo sauce so that it doesn't shock my tastebuds. There was no wait, and they were dead for a Tuesday night. They quickly prepared my order and got me out the door.

It's time to update my review. As I have mentioned before I don't always check in or review this…read moreplace mainly because I get my order via door dash or I just don't want to say anything about it because it's bad. I can't let this last visit go before I mention what happened. I feel sorry for the manager running the place . Straight up sorry for him. The young man he had helping him could not do simple math. He did not have a clue how to handle cash or make change. It was sad and really embarrassing. My drink was good but the help was really clueless.

A lovely discrete treasure, a blessing to the South Charlotte food scene…read more This easy to find yet tucked away café was the best breakfast I've had in many years. The meal started off with an iced rosemary lavender latte crafted with their in house syrup made with cane sugar and fresh herbs. Rosemary and coffee has been a revelation to my palate and I'll be back for this alone. Which I will happily enjoy in this comfortable and cute dining area. Breakfast was made to order from fresh ingredients, piping hot and intentionally seasoned. As their bright and cheerful owner puts it, the main ingredient is love. And trust me, you can taste it. This is the first time in my two decades of eating tofu that I can actually shoutout how delicious it is. And the aromas coming of this photogenic waffle were mouthwatering. While Charlotte has become over run with corporate and copy cat restaurants, it is truly a thing of comfort to enjoy a delicious meal made by good people that care not only about what's on the plate, but who is eating from it. 6 stars

I came in initially having high expectations due to the high rating on Yelp…read more When you walking in, it's a local coffee shop feel with brunch food which is inviting. We didn't wait for too long for the table as people were just leaving. It took a bit for the waiter to come to our table and took even longer for him to get our food orders in, which we noticed he got the food orders in for the other tables with people who came in after us. This then lead them to getting their food before ours. I ordered the breakfast combo which came with 2 eggs, bacon, and waffle. I was a bit surprised that this place didn't have any chicken or turkey protein side options as I've seen is common with brunch places. I also got my eggs scrambled which, as you can see by the picture, came out as an omelette. When asking the worker about the confusion, he doubled down on it being scrambled eggs and even gossiped to his coworker about it as well. Upon the unfair wait and the egg situation, I will not be returning here again.

Cast Iron Waffles is a charming little coffee and waffle shop in Ballantyne. This is a great place…read moreto grab a treat on your own or take someone on a memorable first date. I enjoyed my waffles with strawberries added, though the coffee was just standard - not bad, but not a standout. The cozy atmosphere combined with cute seating choices is the real draw of this place. Additionally, the customer service was warm and welcoming. I would go back here!

This was my first visit to this location. When I walked in, I was greeted by a young man who was…read morevery polite, which I appreciated. I ordered the Biscoff waffle and the Strawberry Specialty waffle. When my order arrived, the presentation was quite pleasant; however, the experience quickly went downhill. The waffles were cold and very hard to cut. The texture was not what I expect from a fresh waffle. I usually visit the SouthPark location (if it's still open), and this experience did not compare. I was able to eat the Biscoff waffle, but the Strawberry Specialty waffle was so bad that I ended up throwing it away. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I will not be returning.

First Watch has always been a good breakfast staple for me. Good variety of options, certain…read morelocations have alcohol, but all have pretty good food. I ended up getting the Barbacoa breakfast bowl which included Barbacoa, nacho chips, black beans, and scrambled eggs. This itself was a 8 out of 10, the flavor was there, but the nachos portion tasted like the food had been sitting on them for a minute before getting to my table. I also got a side of plain roasted potatoes, and they were great as usual. My go to drink is always the morning meditation, which is a blend of citrus juices, ginger, and tumeric. My waitress wasn't the most attentive considering them not being as busy as usual on a Sunday morning. Overall, not the best experience, but by for not the worst experience. It will always be a go to for breakfast whether I'm by myself, with family, or even on a date.

This was our second bad experience at this First Watch location, and after today, we're done…read more We came in on 3/26/2026 around 11:45am and were seated right away. That's about the only thing that went right. Our server stopped by briefly while my wife stepped away and took a drink order (waters). My wife was back at the table within two minutes. From that point on, we were completely ignored. Not "a little slow"--completely ignored. We sat there for 18 minutes without a single check-in, no order taken, nothing. Meanwhile, the same server was actively waiting on other tables, including people who were seated after us. At that point, it was obvious we weren't just overlooked--we were being disregarded. We got up and left. On the way out, my wife tried to say something to a staff member and was met with a blank stare and no response. I told the hostess we were leaving after being ignored, and her response was "see ya." No apology, no attempt to fix it--just complete indifference. Another customer nearby even said, "not professional today, are we?" which pretty much said it all. To make things worse, the restroom was disgusting. The only available stall (the handicapped stall) was filthy and completely unusable. That alone should have been a red flag for how this place is being managed. I called afterward and spoke with the manager on duty, Johnny, to get contact information for the district manager--and was given the wrong number. I had to call a different First Watch just to get the correct one. That's not just poor service--that's incompetence. I actually like First Watch as a brand, which makes this even more frustrating. But this location is clearly poorly run and getting worse, not better. Save yourself the time and go to the Matthews location instead. This one isn't worth the hassle.

Service was great, they were very sweet. My smoothie and cheese quesadilla was made pretty quickly…read more Both tasted great

I ordered this once and it wasn't good. The guy remade it and to be honest, I don't think I would…read moreorder from this place again. Not while he's here. There used to be a really nice black gentleman that worked here and always was respectful and made amazing smoothies. This new guy, i don't know what it is but his energy is not the best. I have coworkers who's also had bad experiences with this new guy too.