It took almost a hour to get French toast and eggs served, the portions were so tiny, and the prices outrageously expensive. The food was ok, the service was very good at least.
(2)
Jay J.
Very plain cafe. Hidden back by the Food Lion, but nice for a strip mall setting with outdoor and indoor tables. Breakfast was unimaginative but well done. If you want something good but not pretentious or overly weird, this is your place. The buttered toast was a highlight for me, and so was the hot chocolate. The omelette was standard, not that I don't appreciate that. Last week I was in north Charlotte at another breakfast spot, and hated their food wholeheartedly. Here you will get full.
(5)
Amanda F.
this is a pretty typical small town diner style restaurant. nothing fancy, but the food is hot and tastes pretty alright. i got chicken and waffles, and it was ok. chicken was a bit overcooked, so there wasn't any juiciness to it. waffle tasted as good as any waffle. they do sprinkle bacon all over it, so i guess that's a plus. my kids got pretty standard kid menu fare--burgers and hot dog. just ok. hubs got a philly cheese steak with fries. also ok. server was nice and friendly. place seemed clean. lots of patrons when we went in, and it seemed like it was mostly older people--as what you'd expect in a diner. i wouldn't shout at the mountaintops about this place, but we'd prob go here again if we are looking for something affordable and not a fast food joint. they do free kids' meals on thursday nights from 4-8 pm too.
(3)
David S.
This place just never seems to quite be as good as you want it to be. I have a big problem with their portion sizes. The country style steak is always two little pieces. The side portion sizes are quite small too. The fried squash is usually four or five pieces. The fried items always taste like they are cooked in. old deep fryer oil. I so want to support local restaurants and stay away from chains, but experiences like I always seen to have here make me long for the consistency of the big chain restaurants
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AJ K.
Went to this place based on the good reviews. The service was absolutely incredible! Wonderful atmosphere. Cool owner! The experience was awesome! I got the country fried chicken which turned out to be dry. The food was alright but I had an awesome time eating with friends and talking to the staff. I think our waitresses name was Joy and she was really great. Would go here again... Just would get something different.
(4)
James T.
Have eaten both lunch and breakfast here in the past year. It's roomy with plenty of tables and a diner feel. The staff is courteous and check in with you at decent intervals. The breakfast menu is standard southern breakfast fare with nothing to make it stand out from a number of other diners in the area. I had the Farmhouse omelet with grits and a side of sausage. It tasted fine, would have preferred real cheese to the American slice but it was ok. The lunch menu is more diverse in my opinion with some normal diner food and then a few things that mix it up some. The chicken and waffles is a generous portion of sweet and savory that tasted quite good. Like another reviewer noted the chicken could have come out of the fryer a little sooner but the taste was still good. I don't think I'll go back for breakfast but will go back for lunch.
(4)
Dennis N.
Eaten there several times. Food has always been good large portions and good service
(5)
Marianne E.
Our go to breakfast place! Friendly service and good fried potatoes. They remember you when you visit which is a plus. The hostess is a doll and the owners are very nice.
(4)
Bill M.
Great little place for breakfast. Worth the wait! Friendly staff, excellent food and reasonably priced.
(5)
Robin Y.
One of our favorite local places to take friends and family for a good solid southern meal. Good food, great prices, sweet waitresses who always remember us!
(4)
L. T.
I like this restaurant. The food is homemade and tastes so yummy! I love the garbage plate, and I never thought I'd like a dish like that. The servers are always friendly and the breakfasts are always spot on. That being said, the ONLY thing I don't like about this restaurant (and the thing that cost them two stars of an otherwise perfect score) is a man I think is the owner! Every time I've dealt with him he has been surly and so very hateful! I think he has to know you before he's nice to you, otherwise you get a grumpy sourpuss! Usually I don't have to have any dealings with him, but every time I do he is SO unpleasant! He acts as if your very existence is offensive to him. Not a great way to run a restaurant. Let's hope whatever has him in a perpetual bad mood straightens out eventually, because even after dealing with him I like the restaurant in general! I highly recommend the restaurant and everyone in it BUT him.
(3)
Rachel A.
The food is alright and a comfortable setting. I like to come in here from time to time.
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Knows F.
Went for dinner and was very pleased with the food and service. I've seen the restaurant always open and decided to take the family in for dinner. We all left full and happy. Will make a next trip for breakfast.
(4)
Phil L.
Great consistent food. Service has been great for breakfast and lunch. We will continue to be regular customers.
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Rae L.
My husband and I are breakfast regulars here; it's a great little place for a quick diner meal. I highly recommend the Greek omelet, and I really like their French toast, too. The serving staff is always friendly and they keep our coffee cups full. Their grits could use a little seasoning to keep them from being bland, but that is easily fixed--just order the potatoes instead! Overall, a solid addition to Fort Mill.
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Mike C.
I am a big fan of local. This place is a locally owned business that recently took the place of Johnny K's. Tucked away in a recessed shopping center next to a Food Lion. On a recent Saturday afternoon sometimes you feel like just going out for breakfast. Yes, I had eggs and all the fixins at home, but there's something about going out early on a Saturday before all the crazies are up. Nicely decorated and open. We were welcomed by a nice lady who told me to seat myself and she'd follow me. My little one and I sat down and were quickly greeted again by our waitress. My little one had a Belgiam Waffle with syrup and butter. Out of curiosity I stole a bite and thought it was good. I had a standard egg sandwich (over easy) with ham on toast. It was right tasty. The bowl of grits was good also. All in all it was everything I look for in a breakfast place. Good coffee, quick service, clean and local. I'll be back and I hope you'll support this local business.
(4)
Janet S.
Great place to eat. Good prices and lots of food to choose from. Try it, you will. Like it.
(5)
Charleen J.
We ate here on Dec 19th, 2014. This was our 2nd visit to this restaurant. The 1st visit was great! On this particular day it was a Friday and my mother and I both ordered the fish fry. We both also had ordered different sides with our meal. We thought the dinner was good while we ate it....Well to make a long story short we both ended up getting very sick to the point of throwing up and extreme diarrhea around 3am. My mother called me the next morning to tell me how sick she had gotten and I informed her that I too became violently ill. It had to have been the fish fry. That was the only thing that we both ate that was the same. I don't know if it wasn't cleaned well or was just bad fish in general. My mother ended up calling the manager of the restaurant and speaking with him (Saturday morning). And appearently he wasn't very apologetic and did not offer to rectify the situation in any way. My mom gave him my phone number also to call me....and I never received a call from him. I'd also like to add that I had my 19 month old daughter with us and am SO glad that I did not give her any of this fish....Not to mention I was 25 weeks pregnant with twins at the time and throwing up with diarrhea is not something any pregnant woman wants to go thru because of a bad meal. A little more sympathy from the owner would have been a nice gesture at least. My mom refuses to eat at this restaurant ever again....Simply for the fact that the owner showed no compassion for this situation. All I have to say is beware of the fish fry on Fridays!
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Aimee J.
My husband and two kids came here for breakfast shortly after they opened the restaurant. It was nothing special, nothing seems homemade, reminded me of Cafe 49 in Lake Wylie. The air conditioning was on full blast and made our food go cold very quickly. We have never returned. I will say however the server was nice and attentive and the place was clean.
(2)
Cindy L.
Went for breakfast and everything was great, so we went back for the Prime Rib dinner and it was wonderful. The owner was very nice and talked to us. Friendly people and I will diffinatly be going back.
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Melanie G.
Absolutely awesome! We were seated quickly. I ordered fried chicken with fried okra & peaches. My daughter ordered chicken & dumplings with fried apple (tasted like a mini apple pie yum) & cottage cheese. Meals came with corn bread & rolls. Everything tasted fantastic. The server checked back frequently & kept our drinks full. I wish I lived here to come more often but my daughter said she will be bringing her husband here. Definitely a place to try - you won't be sorry.
(5)
Peter W.
This is a great place. Love the people and the food - everything is really made from scratch (except for a few things like hot sauce lol). I've eaten here a few times; every time I try something different, and every time I come away happy. The family is originally from upstate NY and were raised in Greek restaurants, so they know their stuff. Garbage plates, prime rib, fresh-made salads, it's all good. I haven't had the Italian dishes but haven't seen the need - why bother with that when there are so many other fantastic options? This isn't a hoity-toity place, it's a down-home diner that gives you great food (both quality and quantity) for your money. Love it!
(5)
Kimberly S.
Ive ate here twice for breakfast and about 4times for lunch. Food is great and prices are good. Great chef salads, BLT, chicken salad plate, great sides, breakfast and sweet tea. I love when I work in the area and can eat here. Great little diner.
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WW D.
Great food! You must try the prime rib (offered Friday and Saturday nights) and their beef stroganoff (best I've ever had). The owner really cares about your experience there and strives to offer amazing food with a great environment at great prices. A friend recommended this place to me and I'm glad he did!
(5)
Chris B.
I love this place! It is a hidden gem, located in the Food Lion shopping center. Reasonably priced, and really good food. I go to Fort Mill fairly often for business and I always make a point to swing by here for lunch. I haven't had breakfast or dinner here yet, so I can't comment on that, but if it is anything like their lunch offerings, then it's got to be good. The steak and cheese sandwich is amazing - I always want to try something new, but I find myself constantly getting this. The steak tips are amazing too.
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Tim H.
Great service everyone who worked there was super friendly. The food was great also, my wife loved her omlete. My daughters pancakes came to the table and you could smell that buttermilk smell , not only did they smell great tasted good also. I had the pork chops, eggs and homefries. Everything was great, I recommend checking them out if in the area. Kinda tucked down beside FoodLoin off of 160 but well worth it.
(5)
andy w.
Excellent breakfast choice. I've been here two separate times and both meals were very good. Hot food served promptly at a reasonable price. What more could you want in a breakfast place? Good coffee too!
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Jarrod L.
It took almost a hour to get French toast and eggs served, the portions were so tiny, and the prices outrageously expensive. The food was ok, the service was very good at least.
(2)Jay J.
Very plain cafe. Hidden back by the Food Lion, but nice for a strip mall setting with outdoor and indoor tables. Breakfast was unimaginative but well done. If you want something good but not pretentious or overly weird, this is your place. The buttered toast was a highlight for me, and so was the hot chocolate. The omelette was standard, not that I don't appreciate that. Last week I was in north Charlotte at another breakfast spot, and hated their food wholeheartedly. Here you will get full.
(5)Amanda F.
this is a pretty typical small town diner style restaurant. nothing fancy, but the food is hot and tastes pretty alright. i got chicken and waffles, and it was ok. chicken was a bit overcooked, so there wasn't any juiciness to it. waffle tasted as good as any waffle. they do sprinkle bacon all over it, so i guess that's a plus. my kids got pretty standard kid menu fare--burgers and hot dog. just ok. hubs got a philly cheese steak with fries. also ok. server was nice and friendly. place seemed clean. lots of patrons when we went in, and it seemed like it was mostly older people--as what you'd expect in a diner. i wouldn't shout at the mountaintops about this place, but we'd prob go here again if we are looking for something affordable and not a fast food joint. they do free kids' meals on thursday nights from 4-8 pm too.
(3)David S.
This place just never seems to quite be as good as you want it to be. I have a big problem with their portion sizes. The country style steak is always two little pieces. The side portion sizes are quite small too. The fried squash is usually four or five pieces. The fried items always taste like they are cooked in. old deep fryer oil. I so want to support local restaurants and stay away from chains, but experiences like I always seen to have here make me long for the consistency of the big chain restaurants
(3)AJ K.
Went to this place based on the good reviews. The service was absolutely incredible! Wonderful atmosphere. Cool owner! The experience was awesome! I got the country fried chicken which turned out to be dry. The food was alright but I had an awesome time eating with friends and talking to the staff. I think our waitresses name was Joy and she was really great. Would go here again... Just would get something different.
(4)James T.
Have eaten both lunch and breakfast here in the past year. It's roomy with plenty of tables and a diner feel. The staff is courteous and check in with you at decent intervals. The breakfast menu is standard southern breakfast fare with nothing to make it stand out from a number of other diners in the area. I had the Farmhouse omelet with grits and a side of sausage. It tasted fine, would have preferred real cheese to the American slice but it was ok. The lunch menu is more diverse in my opinion with some normal diner food and then a few things that mix it up some. The chicken and waffles is a generous portion of sweet and savory that tasted quite good. Like another reviewer noted the chicken could have come out of the fryer a little sooner but the taste was still good. I don't think I'll go back for breakfast but will go back for lunch.
(4)Dennis N.
Eaten there several times. Food has always been good large portions and good service
(5)Marianne E.
Our go to breakfast place! Friendly service and good fried potatoes. They remember you when you visit which is a plus. The hostess is a doll and the owners are very nice.
(4)Bill M.
Great little place for breakfast. Worth the wait! Friendly staff, excellent food and reasonably priced.
(5)Robin Y.
One of our favorite local places to take friends and family for a good solid southern meal. Good food, great prices, sweet waitresses who always remember us!
(4)L. T.
I like this restaurant. The food is homemade and tastes so yummy! I love the garbage plate, and I never thought I'd like a dish like that. The servers are always friendly and the breakfasts are always spot on. That being said, the ONLY thing I don't like about this restaurant (and the thing that cost them two stars of an otherwise perfect score) is a man I think is the owner! Every time I've dealt with him he has been surly and so very hateful! I think he has to know you before he's nice to you, otherwise you get a grumpy sourpuss! Usually I don't have to have any dealings with him, but every time I do he is SO unpleasant! He acts as if your very existence is offensive to him. Not a great way to run a restaurant. Let's hope whatever has him in a perpetual bad mood straightens out eventually, because even after dealing with him I like the restaurant in general! I highly recommend the restaurant and everyone in it BUT him.
(3)Rachel A.
The food is alright and a comfortable setting. I like to come in here from time to time.
(3)Knows F.
Went for dinner and was very pleased with the food and service. I've seen the restaurant always open and decided to take the family in for dinner. We all left full and happy. Will make a next trip for breakfast.
(4)Phil L.
Great consistent food. Service has been great for breakfast and lunch. We will continue to be regular customers.
(5)Rae L.
My husband and I are breakfast regulars here; it's a great little place for a quick diner meal. I highly recommend the Greek omelet, and I really like their French toast, too. The serving staff is always friendly and they keep our coffee cups full. Their grits could use a little seasoning to keep them from being bland, but that is easily fixed--just order the potatoes instead! Overall, a solid addition to Fort Mill.
(4)Mike C.
I am a big fan of local. This place is a locally owned business that recently took the place of Johnny K's. Tucked away in a recessed shopping center next to a Food Lion. On a recent Saturday afternoon sometimes you feel like just going out for breakfast. Yes, I had eggs and all the fixins at home, but there's something about going out early on a Saturday before all the crazies are up. Nicely decorated and open. We were welcomed by a nice lady who told me to seat myself and she'd follow me. My little one and I sat down and were quickly greeted again by our waitress. My little one had a Belgiam Waffle with syrup and butter. Out of curiosity I stole a bite and thought it was good. I had a standard egg sandwich (over easy) with ham on toast. It was right tasty. The bowl of grits was good also. All in all it was everything I look for in a breakfast place. Good coffee, quick service, clean and local. I'll be back and I hope you'll support this local business.
(4)Janet S.
Great place to eat. Good prices and lots of food to choose from. Try it, you will. Like it.
(5)Charleen J.
We ate here on Dec 19th, 2014. This was our 2nd visit to this restaurant. The 1st visit was great! On this particular day it was a Friday and my mother and I both ordered the fish fry. We both also had ordered different sides with our meal. We thought the dinner was good while we ate it....Well to make a long story short we both ended up getting very sick to the point of throwing up and extreme diarrhea around 3am. My mother called me the next morning to tell me how sick she had gotten and I informed her that I too became violently ill. It had to have been the fish fry. That was the only thing that we both ate that was the same. I don't know if it wasn't cleaned well or was just bad fish in general. My mother ended up calling the manager of the restaurant and speaking with him (Saturday morning). And appearently he wasn't very apologetic and did not offer to rectify the situation in any way. My mom gave him my phone number also to call me....and I never received a call from him. I'd also like to add that I had my 19 month old daughter with us and am SO glad that I did not give her any of this fish....Not to mention I was 25 weeks pregnant with twins at the time and throwing up with diarrhea is not something any pregnant woman wants to go thru because of a bad meal. A little more sympathy from the owner would have been a nice gesture at least. My mom refuses to eat at this restaurant ever again....Simply for the fact that the owner showed no compassion for this situation. All I have to say is beware of the fish fry on Fridays!
(1)Aimee J.
My husband and two kids came here for breakfast shortly after they opened the restaurant. It was nothing special, nothing seems homemade, reminded me of Cafe 49 in Lake Wylie. The air conditioning was on full blast and made our food go cold very quickly. We have never returned. I will say however the server was nice and attentive and the place was clean.
(2)Cindy L.
Went for breakfast and everything was great, so we went back for the Prime Rib dinner and it was wonderful. The owner was very nice and talked to us. Friendly people and I will diffinatly be going back.
(5)Melanie G.
Absolutely awesome! We were seated quickly. I ordered fried chicken with fried okra & peaches. My daughter ordered chicken & dumplings with fried apple (tasted like a mini apple pie yum) & cottage cheese. Meals came with corn bread & rolls. Everything tasted fantastic. The server checked back frequently & kept our drinks full. I wish I lived here to come more often but my daughter said she will be bringing her husband here. Definitely a place to try - you won't be sorry.
(5)Peter W.
This is a great place. Love the people and the food - everything is really made from scratch (except for a few things like hot sauce lol). I've eaten here a few times; every time I try something different, and every time I come away happy. The family is originally from upstate NY and were raised in Greek restaurants, so they know their stuff. Garbage plates, prime rib, fresh-made salads, it's all good. I haven't had the Italian dishes but haven't seen the need - why bother with that when there are so many other fantastic options? This isn't a hoity-toity place, it's a down-home diner that gives you great food (both quality and quantity) for your money. Love it!
(5)Kimberly S.
Ive ate here twice for breakfast and about 4times for lunch. Food is great and prices are good. Great chef salads, BLT, chicken salad plate, great sides, breakfast and sweet tea. I love when I work in the area and can eat here. Great little diner.
(5)WW D.
Great food! You must try the prime rib (offered Friday and Saturday nights) and their beef stroganoff (best I've ever had). The owner really cares about your experience there and strives to offer amazing food with a great environment at great prices. A friend recommended this place to me and I'm glad he did!
(5)Chris B.
I love this place! It is a hidden gem, located in the Food Lion shopping center. Reasonably priced, and really good food. I go to Fort Mill fairly often for business and I always make a point to swing by here for lunch. I haven't had breakfast or dinner here yet, so I can't comment on that, but if it is anything like their lunch offerings, then it's got to be good. The steak and cheese sandwich is amazing - I always want to try something new, but I find myself constantly getting this. The steak tips are amazing too.
(5)Tim H.
Great service everyone who worked there was super friendly. The food was great also, my wife loved her omlete. My daughters pancakes came to the table and you could smell that buttermilk smell , not only did they smell great tasted good also. I had the pork chops, eggs and homefries. Everything was great, I recommend checking them out if in the area. Kinda tucked down beside FoodLoin off of 160 but well worth it.
(5)andy w.
Excellent breakfast choice. I've been here two separate times and both meals were very good. Hot food served promptly at a reasonable price. What more could you want in a breakfast place? Good coffee too!
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