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    2.9 (136 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Waffle platter
    Chelia S.

    Excellent food and great atmosphere! A reservation is definitely recommended. From the moment we walked in staff was very welcoming. There seemed to be a private event going on upstairs at the time when we visited, so very loud to the point we had to either lean on close or yell to hear each other. Still we enjoyed the ambiance and the DJ was playing some good stuff! The staff was all upbeat and some even danced along to the music as they served. There were a lot of options on the menu to level-up the menu items. For example, there were different types of waffles (regular, red velvet, etc.) or chicken breasts vs wings for the chicken and waffles selection. With the mimosas there was a choice between liquor or regular. When ordering, they do require you to place the order for everything at once (apps, drinks, entress). It did take a long time for the items to be served. All of the menu items looked appealing so we had a hard time deciding. The server seemed very enthusiastic to explain everything in detail. Everything was really good. I really enjoyed the experience here and will definitely visit again.

    Top- Mini Waffle Platter eggs, bacon & seasoned potatoes $14 + $4 cinnamon toast waffles Bottom- Platter w/bacon & grits $14
    Hello C.

    Got there as soon as they open and they tell us reservations only. No where does it state reservations only. No Problem as we wait till they open we make our reservation. We order... they tell us the food will be 1hr 30min to 2hr wait because everything is made to order I guess we lucked out because it came out sooner than expected thankfully. Food was hot, bacon over cooked to our liking and the grits had good flavor. Waffles were good a slight chew to them but nice. Orange juice tasted weird. Potatoes crunchy. Server polite. Ambiance was alright other than hearing people trying to open the wrong door because the sign is on the wrong door. The sign is not the entrance. The door with nothing on it should say enter here. So everyone coming is tugging at the wrong door and everyone inside can see you and hear you tugging. Easy fix if you just add a sign but annoying to see and hear. Server asks if you want syrup it doesn't come with your meal. We kindly asked for ketchup and he comes back and says we only have packets. That's fine sir thank you I'll take what you have. All that food with an orange juice that didn't taste right for over $50. The added toast cereal on the waffle +$4 that's like a box of cereal right there and they only give you less than a handful Im so sorry but I can get more food, same quality, cheaper, no reservations with faster service at Waffle House and still go buy me that box of cereal for my waffle and take the rest home At least I tried y'all, good luck but no thank you. Worst thing is... it's served on a plastic plate & silverware was dirty. Two stars for polite service and hot food.

    Vanessa R.

    This place was such an amazing experience! I initially went to the wrong address of one that was permanently closed and then called this location and the manager answered the phone (Tiffany) she told me to Come to this address and they would make a space for me even if there was a wait! As soon as I got there I was greeted and immediately seated!! The music was great, the food was amazing! I ordered the mimosas flight, shrimp and grits, and the fried deviled eggs, I added bacon to those! Everything was soooooo good, and the service was awesome! My server Tee took great care of my, I waited and ate here for about 2 hours until it was time for me to leave for the airport, I would definitely check this spot out again when I'm visiting Fayetteville, check them out, you won't be disappointed!!

    Chicken and mini Belgian waffles
    Ray L.

    Have to catch them early on the weekends to beat the rush. I always get the croissants and a coffee flight. The flight temperatures aren't always great but the flavor is! I've been able to kind of create my own variety of a dish like salmon and grits which is great. The service isn't always the greatest, seems they don't always have enough staff to support the crowd. But I have yet to be disappointed to the point of not coming back. The food and vibe keep me coming!

    Tianna W.

    Just left this restaurant and let me start off by saying I had extremely high expectations for this business and I was very excited to try it. Arrived for my 11:30 reservation a couple minutes before just to take some pictures. The host from today (the young man) was very rude. After I addressed him and had a small convo with him he was very apologetic but with him being the host it kinda sets the tone for the entire experience. The food was good. I ordered the truffle fries as an appetizer, the taste of truffle was almost non existent. I give the truffle fries 5/10 I was excited to try the Cotton candy Mimosa but I'm 100% sure the bartender forgot the Prosecco and I received just orange juice. The birthday shots were different and were not at all what I expected I give the birthday shots a 9/10 The elevated mimosa flight I give a 10/10. Although I asked the server to exclude the pineapple one and replace it with something different due to my wife having a pineapple allergy, we still received it. Red Velvet Chicken and waffles 10/10 Waffle platter 9/10 Again the food was good but the service was terrible.

    Fish shrimp cheese grits
    Rachel H.

    Date night in Fayetteville so we wanted to try something different with a local flare. The Friends Table did not disappoint! Raven was a great waitress. One server was singing wonderfully. And the DJ!!! That was unexpected, but it was homecoming weekend. We tried the fried deviled eggs (interesting). The croissants were AMAZING! Bae got the red velvet waffles and was extremely pleased. I got the fish, shrimp, and cheese grits ! YUMMY! Overall, our experience was GREAT! We'll try to come back.

    Chicken and waffles
    Tiffany R.

    This place is very cute. Nice aesthetic and maybe has great potential. I'd heard about this place from friends; one liked it and the other found it underwhelming. For me, I'm leaning toward the latter. While it wasn't particularly remarkable, I'll start with the service. The entry is a little bit confusing, as far as doors and the staff don't really direct people when they walk into the door that goes directly to the table versus the host stand. The waitress we had did her job but I wouldn't say it was exceptional. They did come and ask us if we wanted a box while the person I was with was still eating, which I thought was odd. (I'd already put my napkin in my plate so it was clear I didn't want a box). They also bring a device to pay which did not give me a chance to assess my charges for accuracy and I selected receipt which was not brought to me. Now to the food. As an appetizer we had the croissants, which were nice and warm. However the honey butter was minimally drizzled on there and in fact actually wasn't that appeasing. I can't say I think they were worth $7. The other person with me had chicken and waffles; she enjoyed the waffles. When the chicken arrived we both thought they were over cooked, which they in fact were. Just looking at how dark they were I was shocked the kitchen would send them out that way. I had the shrimp and grits. They were not bad but not great. The sauce was okay but I was not a fan of the ground sausage (it was big enough to avoid). I did like the seasoning on the shrimp but they resembled frozen grocery store shrimp. The grits needed a tad bit more seasoning and actually didn't seem fresh even tho' we arrived about 15 minutes after they'd opened.

    Shrimp and Grits!  Yum
    Brandon C.

    T was amazing, which complimented the food. Honestly couldn't have asked for a better meal. I had the fried eggs, both plain and bacon covered. And then the shrimp and grits. Thick and lovely- just the way you want them.

    Fried deviled eggs topped with bacon
    Erica S.

    I had brunch here with a group of girlfriends on a Friday afternoon and we all overall had a great experience from the ambience, service, and food. It's definitely a bourgeois Southern brunch spot so the food is a little on the rich side. I can definitely say there isn't a thing I've tried here and haven't liked. All of the foods listed below are a 10/10 in my book: - Fried deviled eggs with bacon - Shrimp and grits - Southern flare coffee flight - Bacon wrapped salmon One star dock is food parking and the inability to make reservations online or by phone as the wait time was a little on the long side.

    K J.

    First time visiting this restaurant. Never again, extremely hot in the building and horrible wait staff. Took over an hour to get our food, and practically had to beg for refills on drinks, to include water. The tables were dirty, and I never saw anyone wipe the tables off when removing dishes. I'm not a complainer, but this restaurant is subpar and I'm sad about it. The music selection is great, that is all. Oh, and the greens taste like canned glory greens, and my chicken was fried in old grease. The one star is for the truffle fries, they were good. I'm all for supporting black owned businesses, but do better please.

    French Toast
    Natacha R.

    Great service! Mimosa flight was on point! and my server Laila was very professional and courteous. I adore you Ms. Laila thank you for making my outing with my daughter and mother in law a great success.

    Ariel N.

    For $63 per person this is unacceptable! Food served on paper plates with plastic utensils. One hour to eat with food taking over 20 mins to even come out. Very disappointed in the service, and flavor. If you wanna know how to NOT run a restaurant they are prime example ! Mediocre food at best and definitely not an elevated experience !!

    Ingrid O.

    When we arrived the place was full on a Monday afternoon! It was a little bit of a wait for the food. Once the food came to us, it was amazing!! I ordered the shrimp and grits; loved it. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles and was a fan of it. The customer service was good. The ambiance in there was chill. It felt a little weird being served in a take out bowl, when we ordered to dine in.

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    Food is delicious. Dontacia was a great server! Must This place when visiting Fayetteville!

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    The food was very delicious. Service was decent but it took a while to get our food. Good vibes with good music

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