A must stop for both dinner and Southern breakfast enthusiasts…read more On my way home from Charlotte, I used Yelp to find me a classic diner to start my day off right. I choose the Crack of Dawn Diner in Concord. I am so glad I did. Crack of Dawn Diner is the real thing--a local Concord breakfast-and-lunch spot serving traditional Southern fare at reasonable prices. The menu caters to local tastes, the dining room is filled with regulars, and the atmosphere is comfortable rather than trendy. Parking is somewhat limited. The private lot surrounding the restaurant was fully used so I parked in the lot next door that had signs that said private property, but it looked like other patrons were parking there also so I took the chance. As it turns out, it was safe to park there. The entrance is very welcoming, as well as the staff. Amanda was my very efficient and nice waitress. There is great teamwork here, and Amanda was well supported by, I believe, the owner who ran my food out and talked a bit with me. The menu is fascinating. A distinctly North Carolina menu. Several things jumped out: * Breakfast special for $6.59 weekdays * Breakfast plates mostly under $12 * Grits included as a side option * Livermush available * City ham and country ham both offered * Pork chops available for breakfast I ordered the country-fried steak with white gravy (essentially chicken-fried steak), along with two sunny-side-up eggs, perfectly prepared grits, a large buttermilk biscuit, and a delicious diner coffee. The restaurant occupies a stand-alone building with a warm, "come on in and rest a spell" atmosphere. Inside, you'll find counter seating, an open kitchen, and tables throughout the dining room. I chose a seat by the window overlooking the parking area. This was a great breakfast, that was reasonably priced, in a great atmosphere, with very nice people. It stuck to both my mind and ribs all day long. After breakfast, I continued on to downtown Concord and spent some time exploring one of North Carolina's most charming revitalized downtown districts. The breakfast was the perfect start to the morning. Crack of Dawn Diner has earned a spot on my repeat list whenever my travels take me through the Charlotte-Concord area.

If you like bland and straight from the chef store ordering, this is the place for you. I ordered a…read morelazy nacho salad thinking it would be like a taco salad, well it was canned unseasoned corn, 8 overly fried tortilla chips, dry preshredded cheese, thick cut lettuce but the white parts, and chili which was alright but could have also been from a can. I also ordered a side of green beans, they were also straight from the can. I also received a sweet tea, which was good but also how do you mess that up? And the kicker, $18 for that... should have stayed home. I was really hopeful for this place but after trying it twice and it was just as bland, I unfortunately will not be back.

I was able to check this spot out while working in the area. It's in a small minimall, not sure how…read moreto describe it. Several businesses are located in one spot. There is a parking garage not far and street parking. I like that they have a space you can work from. I got a chai tea while there. It was good. I enjoyed the atmosphere. Staff was friendly. I will definitely return when in the area to support. My drink was good. It was conveniently located and they have room if you want to work from there.

I stopped into Union Street Cafe for an early lunch on a…read moreTuesday afternoon. There were a few other tables occupied, but I was able to seat myself. It wasn't long before my server was over with a bottle of water and a glass full of ice. The reason I came here was because there was a salad listed on the menu that just sounded very refreshing for the hot summer afternoon. I ordered the chop salad with grilled chicken and it was out to me, perfectly plated, in about 5 minutes. The salad was delicious and the chicken was flavorful and hot. The restaurant is small and bright with tons of natural lighting. The bathroom is small, unisex, kind of dark and dim, and a little dingy. My server wasn't the most friendly and she didn't come back to my table after she dropped off the food. I had to go up to the front to ask for a side of dressing. I'd still recommend the restaurant and go back hoping for a different server.

44 Mills has is one of my favorite places to eat for lunch and dinner. The food is consistently…read moredelicious, Bloody Mary is one of the best around, and the service is always friendly. My only minor criticism is that the tables and chairs are a bit close together, so it can feel like a tight squeeze when the restaurant is busy. Other than that, it's a fantastic place! I'll definitely keep coming back!

Chase as the new mgr is a great change. We loved him as the bartender…read more There are new servers there now who try really hard. One suggestion is to make sure you hear all of the order so as to not make a mistake. I was served pork and not the roasted chicken dinner. For someone who doesn't eat pork that was disheartening. But thankfully Chase understood and apologized and took care of that portion of the bill. I'm not sure when we will be back.

Breakfast Time never disappoints! Great food, great service, and reasonably priced the food comes…read moreout fast it's always hot and very good. We love our waitress Sierra and try to sit in her section every time we visit. You never need to wait or to ask your waitress for a refill whether it's coffee, tea or water. Everybody helps each other, so the service is phenomenal. They have tables that can seat to 8-10 people, and they have booths for smaller groups of 4 or less. If you come solo, you could also sit at the counter. They offer breakfast and lunch so take the time and enjoy a great breakfast or lunch. You will be glad you did.

This is the perfect place for home style diner type meal. One thing be prepared to wait until as…read morethey get very busy. I recommend and will be back but early.

It's been awhile since i visited due to the decline in taste/service i had experienced a few years…read moreback HOWEVER, i took a chance today and am sooo glad I did! From Haneef's warm energy, hospitality, and thorough responses to my questions when i walked through the door to Katy's well seasoned and plated food, i remember why i started coming here in the first place! THANK YOU BOTH for redefining my experience, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring all my food, down to the eggs were well seasoned and cooked thoroughly!! Highly recommend and make sure you tell them Tash sent you!!

One thing in the South, you going to get some excellent breakfast!!!! This spot did not disappoint…read more I love a good biscuit. These are sooo good. I ordered and picked up, everyone was nice at pick up. I had to go with the famous food Network sandwhich, The squawking goat. This was a biscuit with perfectly seasoned fried chicken, topped with fried goat cheese and pepper jelly! Every bite was delicious. The fried goat cheese was fried perfect and when you bite into it, it oozed out. I loved the pepper jelly as well, it leaned more on the sweeter side but I didn't mind it all. We also tried the chicken waffles. Again very good. The waffle was seasoned nicely. I personally like my waffles harder, but could of been the drive back to house that softened it up. But the flavor was on point so was okay with it. The chicken like in my biscuit was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Tried their churro(iced) latte. Loved it, my mind was set on a super sweet drink BUT this was not at all, was a perfect blend and balance. We got a side of crispy potatoes, weren't a fan of these, no flavor and not really that crispy. But by time we ate everything else the potatoes were an after thought. That be the only thing I wouldn't order again.

Wonderful place to eat, awesome food ... beat homefries in town…read more .. and great service. Hars to find places like this anymore.

I was in the area running an errand early Saturday morning. I searched for breakfast near by and…read moreSunshine came up first. Checked a few reviews and it seemed like a good spot. Walked in, we were seated immediately. The inside has country decor which was cute. It seemed a little outdated and could use a deep cleaning. The coffee cups had dents around the edges. Looked as if they were teeth chips. Yikes. Our server was awesome, friendly , smiling and very helpful. There was a lot of foot traffic of people in and out dining in and to go orders. It took a little while for our food to come out but not a big deal. There was absolutely no flavor or seasoning in any of the food. The food presentation was nice, but everything was bland, tasteless. Even adding salt did not help. For me, its a hard pass on returning. When we checked out, I noticed that their health score was a 90. We didnt notice that before hand and would have passed. Customer service gets 5 stars alone.

I haven't had a good dirty chai in a while so I'm glad I ran across this shop. It's extremely cute…read moreand welcoming with plenty seating options inside and out. The icing on the cake is that you can get a nice size cup of coffee for the bare minimum in price. That's pretty rare these days. The barista was very friendly and informative when I told her this was my first time. Thankfully this is close to work so I'll be stopping here quite often. There also a rewards program.

Frittata grounds and vine meal. Delicious and good portion. It came with frittata with ham and…read moreSwiss, bacon, tater tots, and sourdough bread. Everything was great! Service was also excellent and place was cute!

Had the best night trying out Concord Trading Post. We went there for the March Madness Burger but…read morewill definitely be back for other items on their menu. They have indoor seating for really any size group, but we sat outside at a street side table. It was a lovely night and the sidewalk seating was packed. You order inside the venue at the counter. Receive a number and choose your seating preference. Everyone we encountered were very friendly. Had a great conversation with the owners and they are definitely suited for making you feel welcome and are committed to bring life back into downtown Concord! I'm excited for us and them. They also own the Bottle Shop next door that serves alcoholic beverages and also has a great downtown vibe. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

Just came here with my cousin and we loved it! We went to the part that's open all day and serves…read morebreakfast ALL DAY!!! It's very cute inside and we were immediately greeted. The person there was very sweet and helpful, and made some great recommendations to us that helped us decide what to order. We both ordered different types of sandwiches on sourdough, I got the Kelsey! It was delicious and very fresh-tasting. I also got an order of the French fries which were highly recommended, and an order of the homemade potato chips as well for my cousin and I to share. We got some ranch to go with it and it was fantastic. The portions are large, and you get a lot of food for your money. The sandwiches are big and flavorful! I like that they let you customize or build your own sandwich, where you can pick bread, protein, cheese, toppings, etc! I think that's awesome! We will be back, and want to try the other side that opens at 3 next. Highly recommend!!