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    Zanders Bistro

    4.5 (27 reviews)
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    Hipster
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken parm sandwich and fries

    first time coming here, the food is below average. the place is small, they had fox news on, the sweet tea is really good, and the cashier was super nice and enthusiastic. The food is similar to amusement park food. Ambiance was ok? Again fox news was on so... Won't be coming again!

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    Nick K.

    Grabbed lunch at Zander's while I was in the Mooresville area working & it's a nice hidden gem! Food was great! I would recommend ppl stop by....

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    Ron S.

    First time visiting. Small indoor area with additional outside seating. Reuben was the best I've had outside of NY tri state area. (Langers in LA excluded). Shrimp and corn chowder was very tasty. Can't wait to try others. Food took maybe 15 minutes to come out after ordering at counter. I will call ahead next time. Order was well-packaged to go. No spillage and every thing hot when I got home. I will try breakfast next time.

    Bacon Egg Cheese Sandwich on Asiago bagel with hash brown patty

    We walked in and were the only customer. Within 5, the place was busy. Staff was friendly and service was good.

    no lunch service Saturday through Tuesday also can't get breakfast here on Monday
    Daniel P.

    not really what I'd call "hidden" (flags and signage give away the location) but whatever. fun little snack shack south of down town opened a while back with patio seating available in season. off work today for because and wound up here about 10:30 which is a little late for normal breakfast but a little ahead of regular lunch so just a little awkward... anyway, baked goods on display and bags o' chips on a tree and coffee-n-stuff on the far wall. tables and booths inside but it's a nice day for mid-winter so maybe get a spot out of doors in the sunshine and relax some..? perfect..! took a look at the menus and settled on a sunrise something or other (menu picture didn't picture very well but it's the spendy sammich) plus a hashed brown and topped off my coffee before heading outside to the patio to catch up on my reading... after a bit a young lady comes out with my lunch all wrapped up tight plus a packet of syrups for dripping :-) got everything squared away and secure against the breeze and yep, it's quite the breakfast sandwich: american cheese, runny egg, and sausage on frenched toasts... eats something like a monte cristo except more breakfasty and it mostly fits in your hand so no cutlery needed. it's gonna be a little drippy when you drizzle the syrup on it - even more so with a soft yolk - so forget about taking a snap between bites... and try to not ruin your shirt (or phone/camera) which is hard enough at a proper table and nearly impossible in a moving vehicle, doubly so if driving. am I disappointed about missing actual lunch here? just a tiny bit, but whatcha gonna do? maybe come in during advertised lunch hours? that would probably work...

    Sausage egg and cheese on everything bagel
    Chloe F.

    We stopped here this morning to grab a bagel sandwich. Perfect amount of bagel to fillings and bagels were nice and crispy on outside and chewy on inside. Will definitely come again and again

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    Rick C.

    We came and enjoyed a crispy and delicious grilled cheese sandwich along with a fresh and huge loaded MnM chocolate chip cookie. Service was Tu courteous and professional. Will be back to try more paninis. Support local businesses people!

    The lunch menu. It changes for the morning menu

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    3 months ago

    Great food. Great people. Great prices. You can't go wrong at Zander's. Their breakfast is our morning staple!

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    11 months ago

    Delicious food and great service, the entire staff is friendly as can be! I would recommend Sanders to anyone in the Mooresville area.

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    2 years ago

    A hidden gem. I had heard about this place and finally stopped by. Great bagel breakfast sandwich. Will definitely be back.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent breakfast sandwich. Everything is so fresh. Will be back again for bagels and maybe lunch

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    3 years ago

    Great food and great prices. Love that I can eat outdoors too! The staff is extremely nice and welcoming!

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    3 years ago

    This food joint is awesome. They're breakfast and lunch always tastes delicious and I stop here everyday to get a good meal.

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    3 years ago

    Asiago bagel with sausage, egg, and pjack...very very good. Highly rec Zanders if you are on the east side of town.

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