Really enjoyed my lunch here! Great outdoor patio, service was attentive and helpful, and they have a great selection of sandwiches and salads. I had the blueberry and grape salad with turkey (per our servers recommendation). I was skeptical of turkey on a salad, but it was shredded up and was a really great compliment. Would definitely return! read more

I stopped in to have a beer the other day and noticed something that really concerned me from a food safety and professionalism standpoint. A staff member was using the meat slicer and, while wearing gloves, took out his personal phone to answer a call. While on the phone continued to handle the food. After finishing his call, he proceeded to served samples to customers while still wearing the same gloves that had touched the meat and his phone. I asked about speaking to the manager because I wanted to address the concern, but I was surprised to find out that the person involved was the manager. I understand that mistakes can happen, but this felt vary unprofessional and unsanitary, especially from someone in a leadership position. I have been coming here for several years and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and experience. Unfortunately, I have noticed a change over time, and it feels like that shift started when the current manager began taking more control and changing things. It is disappointing to see a place I have supported for years move in a direction that feels less welcoming and less focused on the standards that originally made it a place I wanted to return to. I hope the business takes this feedback seriously and reinforces proper food handling practices with the staff. read more

The Loyalist Market is a gem of a restaurant tucked away in a Matthews shopping center. As a business their specialty is made to order charcuterie boards and they boast a large selection of locally sourced cheeses and meats. Inside however they also have a market featuring lots of local products, and a sit down cafe serving up salads and toasted sandwiches. I came in here on a quiet Sunday afternoon and we elected to sit outside in their walled in patio area. It was a pleasant place to sit and our service was prompt and friendly. For my sandwich I chose the turkey chipotle bacon without the tomatoes. The sandwich tasted great and the bread was toasted nicely. If I have one complaint it's that for $14.00 I think the sandwich could have been a bit bigger, or maybe I was just too hungry because I scarfed it down in an instant! Still the chips that accompanied it were a good snack and I enjoyed my meal. This is definitely a good spot to grab a lunch, I wish I had more time and I would have enjoyed the opportunity to browse their market. Matthews has a lot of great locally owned spots and this is for sure one of them. read more

The Loyalist Market - Cheese Shops Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

5 stars yet again! This place is simply amazing. From amazing customer service to yummy food. I tried the chipotle turkey sandwich this go round and my goodness had to have been the best turkey sandwich I've ever had. Some of the softest turkey meat I've ever encountered. And it's served nice and warm on some yummy toasted brioche bread. Bacon was cooked perfectly too and added just the right touch to it. Add some extra of the chipotle mayo on the side, you won't be disappointed. Seriously can't go wrong with anything on this menu I'm convinced, at this point, I'll be back again and again until I try everything lol. read more

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The most notable aspect of this place is the service. The two times that I've been there, I have had T as my server the two times that I have been. She makes you feel so comfortable and unrushed. I also appreciate that every month they have a new specials menu. The only thing I will warn you about is that if it's a nice day, you have to hope that luck is on your side to get an outdoor table. Now that summer is almost upon us, I will be visiting more for a coveted outdoor table. The feeling of going and having a good lunch with a nice crisp glass of wine in the warm sun is unbeatable. I felt like I was on vacation instead of taking a long lunch for myself. I can't wait to come back and bring my friends or family along for one of their charcuterie boards and a bottle of wine. read more

The Loyalist Market - Normal menu - Cheese Shops Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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One of my favorite local spots! Came before I even moved to Matthews and the owner was so kind giving other recommendations for the area and his favorite things about Matthews and surrounding suburbs. So fresh and delicious!!! read more

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Excellent service and food. We stumbled upon this little gem. Everyone was friendly, service was top notch and the food was delicious. I highly recommend a stop here if you're in the area. read more

A quaint little deli and cheese shop in Matthews, this place serves a well needed niche for the area. As soon as I walked in the door, I knew that fast and friendly service was to be expected. There aren't a ton of sandwich options, but surely something for everyone in a picky crowd. Not cheap per se, but pretty much in line with what should be expected in a place like this and in an area like this. Lots of really good beer options, some kombuchas, wine, etc... I need to come back for a cheese tasting and maybe some charcuterie when I have more time, for now it's just a place for a quick lunch to go. I will be back. read more

First time here and loved it!!! All the food and service was outstanding. Will come back for sure read more

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I really enjoyed this place! Me and a friend came here on a weekday for lunch and the food was super fresh and delicious! I got the Veggin' Out and my friend got the Chipotle Turkey Bacon sandwich and really enjoyed it. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming! They have some vegetarian options, but not a lot of vegan options other than modifying the salads. We also had a chocolate chip cookie warmed up and it was SO good. This was a nice little lunch spot and I highly recommend! read more

The Loyalist Market - Veggin' Out - Cheese Shops Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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Before I even had a chance to order, the owner took time to share his brand and vision with me. That conversation alone made me a believer, and it was clear I was in for a treat. Just the overall feel was great and the food was top. read more

Ordered to go. Portions were small and really not that great. The name was the best things about this place. The ambiance walking in was good too. I just wish the food was worth coming back for. Grilled cheese & salad, A sandwich & chips Just wasn't great. Either one. Edible yeah. 2 stars for the food, because I won't be back for it. read more

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Everyone raves about the food they ordered. Plenty of delicious wine to go around and our waitress T was so good to us. The ambience is casual but nice. Really enjoyed my lunch! read more

The Loyalist Market - My lunch buddies today! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

What a cute little spot with indoor and outdoor door seating. Very good food and great service. Try a charcuterie board, salad or sandwich. Limited draft beer selection but always something good on the menu. Check it out read more

Really great food, service, and atmosphere. Love grabbing dinner here and enjoying the seasonal menu. It does however get really smoky in the dining room, like to the point it hurts your eyes and lingers on your clothes. I recommend sitting on the patio when possible! Just something to be mindful of. read more

This is a great place in Matthews to grab a sandwich, cheese & charcuterie board, or sit outside for a few beverages. The outdoor patio is quaint and private. The service is always friendly here and the ambiance is casual and relaxing. They also sell deli meats and Nc cheeses to take home. I have also been here to sit at the bar to catch up with friends. read more

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Great place to eat and socialize! Food is awesome and the bread is off the chain! You really need to give this place a try you won't be disappointed! read more

My husband is far more a sandwich person than I, but a friend mentioning mufalettas made us seek them out. We unfortunately aren't close to Matthews - the downtown is one of the Charlotte area's best features - but mid-afternoon on a Saturday we made a little road trip across town to The Loyalist Market, whose mufaletta is well considered. Glad we did. This small deli/bistro is a gem of a find, with its locally sourced ingredients and its uncomplicated, inviting interior. Looks like a good place to settle in with friends for some wine and conversation. My husband of course opted for the mufaletta, while I succumbed to my gastronomic Achilles' heel: cheese boards. I asked our server, whom I suspect was manager and/or owner, to surprise me, and she exceeded all expectations. I've had a lifelong addiction to cheese. I could live on bread, cheese and fruit, with occasional crunchy veggies. What was delivered to me were a trio of artisan cheeses and brilliantly paired accoutrements, along with five or so toast points. Let me tell you, our server, whoever she was, knew her cheeses. The first was a manchego-like Spanish hard cheese, the second a washed rind cheese from Virginia, and the third a soft-ripened local creamy offering. Each was delicious and different, with my favorite the Grayson from Virginia. Matched with pickled cauliflower, its complex flavors were sublime. The mufaletta was...good, solid, I would say, but not entirely accurate to the sandwich's origins. The bread, though excellent, was not mufaletta bread and the contents were a tad less generous than one traditionally finds in this dish. The olive salad was wonderful but, alas, also fairly lightly applied. It was perfectly acceptable as a sandwich but was more an homage to a mufaletta than an actual mufaletta. The prices are a little upscale, which is to be expected with the care in local sourcing, and the portions a little downscaled. All in all, though, I give this place high marks for its honest approach to offering good food, supporting local growers and its welcoming atmosphere. I'm looking forward to returning. read more

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We moved down to this area about a year ago and have been trying to find a good lunch spot...well we found it. Amazing service and such good food. Love that they source fresh produce locally. The outdoor patio is really cute as well. read more

The Loyalist Market - Peaches and greens salad - Cheese Shops Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

One of the worst restaurant experience we have had in years!! I'm sure if you want to eat slowly with a glass of wine and chat with the staff it's a great place. Food gave everyone from toddler, children and adults tummy issues after. It was chaotic, and exhausting visiting this place. Never again. read more

Great little spot with sandwiches and salads. I enjoyed my salad very much! The ingredients were fresh and of good quality. This spot has both indoor and outdoor patio seating. Easy parking. read more

Been coming for years but after today's meal, that's changing. Meat in Rueben very tough, chicken salad loaded with more mayo than chicken, and service was rocky. Devils on horseback good, kitchen was fast. read more

This is a 2 part review: Me and my wife live close so we're always here haha but last week we came and let me just speak on the service. 100% incredible customer service from everyone not just a few people, this place is on top of it from the owner down to the staff. Always super nice, talkative, responsive and always on point. Might be the best customer service I've had ever. We came back last night and the food was delicious! We both got the corn chowder I believe it was and it was on point, I got the grilled cheese which was perfectly made imo. My wife got the chicken salad croissant and it was very good. This is def a staple in Matthews and a spot we alway love to visit, the ambiance and feel always has great vibes. No pictures of food because we smashed it. Go check this place out asap read more

Really good, fresh food, excellent service and cute spot. Bacon, pimento cheese was really tasty. Rockin the beets salad was impressive and flavorful. Grilled cheese was satisfying. read more

I had been dying to try this place out and I finally made it. If you are a fan of charcuterie boards, salads and wines this is the place to try. Although this location is quite small it is a must try. Their most popular food item is an appetizer: The devil's on Horseback. They have endless lists of beer, wines, cheeses and meats. Tip: closed on MONDAY'S. Parking is great since the location is within a large shopping center. All the staff are knowledgeable of food and beverages. read more

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Terrible what has happened here! New Management is absolutely dreadful! Horrible service food has gone downhill! Smokey can't enjoy anything! Awful General Manger' read more

Ok, I think I've only written one bad review in my life but I'm over this place. We loved it so much when it first opened but since management/ownership changed, we just had another bad experience. First, about a year ago my husband went to purchase some of their fabulous cheese. He was told he could NOT because he needed to make an appointment at least 90 minutes in advance. What? Are you kidding me? Today, we placed am online order for pickup. Order said it would be ready at 1:19. When my husband arrived at 1:33, they hadn't even started the order. I called ahead to see what the soup of the day was and was told it was chicken noodle so I ordered soup. My husband gets home and I open my soup to what I think is butternut squash AND I paid $8 for what appears to be a cup although they call it a bowl. Ridiculous! Glad I don't have an allergy or something.... Guess we won't be going back....sad read more

They have a fruit fly invasion and it has been several months. Service was good, but they messed up my sandwich and had to make it over - grilled cheese and ham was ok, but had way to much jelly on it and it was all over the place when you took a bite. I will probably go back but not for awhile read more

Updating this from four stars to five! What was I thinking with only four stars? Loyalist is the Mecca for charcuterie boards, great wines and beers, a wild variety of meats and cheeses and the service is fantastic. My wife and I always gravitate towards a charcuterie board with a bottle of wine to wash it all down with. On my last visit I actually read the entire menu, usually I salivate so heavily over the first two or three listing I never make it that far before ordering. I made it to the burrata cheese, by non other than the phenomenal cheese superstar #UAV, with prosciutto. I feel like an accurate description of this heavenly experience would include words such as phenomenal, monumental, unprecedented and possibly even erotic. After we settle back to earth from our app experience my wife and I ordered some sammy's. I usually go with a muffuletta or the Italian, both great and never short of meat. If you can score some soup (changes frequently) then it makes a nice accompaniment to the sandwich. read more

Sandwiches are generally good, but soups are incredibly salty. Unfortunately, my guests and I were disheartened by our poor service recently, as the wait staff was generally only attentive when ordering and when we asked for a check. No one checked in to ask if we needed anything, or inquired if the food was to our satisfaction. read more

What a cool place. They have a lot of interesting market items, a large selection of cheeses for purchase. We decided to have dinner here and it was great! Terrific service. We ordered the cheese and meat charcuterie board, a olive tray, the broccoli soup, the beet salad and a muffuletta sandwich and a beer. Everything was just great. It seems that that have specials on certain nights. Tonight they discounted the beer and the charcuterie board. The building and surrounding area is in a beautiful area in Mathew's, NC. I would definitely come back again. read more

The Loyalist Market - the front of the building - Cheese Shops Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Great lunch menu Good sandwhich selection Pastrami turkey Pleasant waitress and exalant food read more

The food is FANTASTIC !! Its a small, warm, welcoming restaurant with the best craft sandwiches on this side of the universe. My mother and I decided to stop by one random Wednesday and we ended up having the best time with the BEST server!! Her name is T. The second time we came in, she welcomed us by name! After that we decided to come in every other week, and we refuse to have any other server. She has our whole order memorized. We walk in and are immediately greeted like family, I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The food melts in your mouth. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant, we are regulars, you should be too. read more

Good food and staff is great!! If you have not tried The Loyalist Market you need to go! The soups are fabulous!!

We ordered the Big Board charcuterie. There were two cheeses that we wanted to avoid. We were told that they could not "accommodate" that request on the Big Board, but they could on a smaller charcuterie selection. The person that would slice the cheese was on break and would return in 30 minutes. We were welcome to wait for their return. The Big Board was $50. The selection that they could "accommodate" was $26. So, essentially, for a $24 up charge, they could not find anyone to slice cheese. If you have never been here, they have a class case displaying numerous cheeses, labeled and priced, as you enter the door. Allegedly, these cheeses are for sale to the public. We left. read more

Amazing food, staff is great - we will be back! Make sure to try their burrata and the specials

It's all in the name and this place we will be Loyal! My goodness, what a wonderful surprise- my husband and I happened upon this place and just WOW. The food was fresh and delicious across the board! The staff were friendly, accommodatin, and professional! HIGHLY recommend! MAKE IT HAPPEN! read more

The Loyalist Market - Cheese Shops Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

This place was wonderful! Great service! Chicken salad amazing! The ambiance friendly like a cute neighborhood cafe.

Love this place! Amazing food. Sandwiches, apps and desserts. Staff is super friendly and I love the vibe in here. Definitely my go to spot in Matthews read more

Tried multiple times since new ownership and finally giving up today. The charcuterie boards are noticeably smaller, but have also increased in price. The staff doesn't seem as knowledgeable about the meats and cheeses. Unfortunately, it's just not as fun and tasty as it used to be. read more