Crack of Dawn is my favorite brunch spot in all of Concord, and this visit reminded me exactly why!…read more A family business spanning generations, Black-owned and woman-owned? You already know Auntie D loves putting her dollars behind the sisters. But let's be clear: the food earns every bit of this praise. I have yet to leave disappointed. My chicken-fried chicken and French toast were absolutely worth the drive. My daughter had pancakes and chicken-fried chicken, and those scrambled eggs? Light, fluffy, and deserving of their own little round of applause. Mama thoroughly enjoyed her lunch and brought leftovers home. Took a quick nap, woke up, and finished them off. That to-go box never stood a chance. ...i Crack myself up.  Now, let's discuss these FRIED PICKLES. Light, crispy, airy, with that just-right dill tang. You get a good pickle inside a lovely crisp coating. And the ranch! Full of fresh, herbaceous flavor and on the thinner side, which I actually enjoy--it works beautifully on the salad and with those pickles. I don't need my ranch standing at attention; I need it tasting good! Crack of Dawn keeps giving me a reason to make that drive. Good food, a family business I'm happy to support, and three generations at our table leaving satisfied. Five out of five fried pickles from Auntie D! C'est si bon!

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.

My food was amazing & the service was good! Everything came out quick & hot. The shrimps were so…read morebig & juicy & everything was seasoned to perfection. The salmon! Delish! The rice with crab meat, went crazy! I love that they are open so late, it's so rare that you can find good food at 2AM in Charlotte. Definitely will be back!

The food was EVERYTHING and the customer service was awesome. I will def be going back. The…read moreLobster's tail was fried to perfection and my fries were well seasoned and crispy.

Ordered delivery from Foodsby for lunch. I've seen Bobbee O's around for years and never had the…read moreopportunity to try it. My order was a smoked white meat chicken quarter with collards and macaroni salad. The collards were good. The Mac salad had flavor but the noodles were undercooked. The chicken, oh the chicken was so dry even the bar b que sauce didn't help. No smoke flavor was detected. I'm thinking electric smokers are used here. The sauce was decent but on the sweet side which I don't prefer. Just my take on this, and I probably will not order from here again.

Always hit or miss outside of the Mac and cheese. Brought friends as they heard me say the Mac was…read moregood. I warned them that service is hit and miss most of the time but they insisted. Brisket 30 min wait, fried chicken 30 min wait, ribs 30 min wait. Greens cabbage Luke warm. Pulled chicken dry. Smoked wings dry. No ice. The only thing on point was the Mac. Price vs. Portion= poor.

I visited this spot recently! I was heading bk to Raleigh, but had a taste for chicken gizzards and…read morepork chop! I got a small chicken gizzard snack w/ (2) lightly fried pork chops placed on "light bread!" Although, not the shabbiest of areas to visit, you shouldn't judge this book by it's cover!The host was well-mannered and took my order with courtesy and kindness! The restaurant has changed since I last visited; they upgraded part of the building to a lounge that has something unique going on each evening! I would of liked to get my gizzards and chops fried harder, but overall, that added hotsauce to each entree hit the spot for me! The ambiance of the restaurant/lounge was lowly lit w/ a conglomerate of "Black Excellence" displayed in multiple murials! This will always be a go-to spot for me whenever I visit Charlotte!

Use to love this place but there prices are to high for me know ain't no way turkey wings coast…read more18.00$ that's bullshit

Great food. Definitely recommend like your At grandmas. Great service. Very clean. Wonderful mealread more

I didn't take a picture of my food because I dug straight I'm sorry, however the grits were cooked…read moreand the cheese elevated that taste, also had the sausage egg and cheese which was great as well.

We love shells kitchen in high point! Anytime they come to town we support ! Service is always on…read morepoint! Door dash is a saver because so many people pull up to order so the fact I can order early and just pull up and get my food is awesome! The Mac and cheese and yams are sooooooo good! Fish is always hot and fresh and they make sure they give you nice portions! Will continue to support !

Nasty place sure it's full of all kind of germs. Too many people for this place to be so nasty…read more They will cheat u. The whole experience is cheap n tasteless. Save ur money n go to the local Taco Bell.

Solid choice for a casual but tasty meal. Burger was really…read moregood, had bacon jam, more bacon and other goodies,. The fries were perfectly crispy adding ranch made it a match made in heaven. Definitely a more casual/laid back place. Lots of wood and gritty/roadhouse theming. Oh and how could I forget...deviled eggs were amazing! Fried jalapeño, bacon,and a perfectly mixed egg base.

We've been wanting to visit since we pass it often. Today was the day…read more Completely slipped our mind that it was Father's Day. They were only offering a buffet until 3pm. At $25 a person we decided to go ahead and make it a first visit. The buffet had some decent items. We each went up at least twice. It was VERY hot where we were seated. That was a little uncomfortable. The server was pleasant but never seemed to remove glasses when bringing refills. Then it was a shock to see the automatic tip without being told. I don't know if we'd return to be honest.

This is been in business for 23 years and my aunt lived a mile down the road and never knew about…read morethis place. I got the hamburger and home fries and it's an old fashion homemade burger. The best burger I've ever ate. Mouthwatering, juicy and so tender. Practically it melted in your mouth. Topping was fresh and chill was amazing. The home fries were cooked to perfection. Crispy and flavorful. And even came with a free piece of cinnamon pound cake that was astonishing. Tea was really good too. But their burgers the best around in North Carolina. No comes close. The staff which was the owners was very friendly and attentive. But if you're not looking for it you'll drive past it. As I did for many years.

Great little place in the middle of nowhere. Very interesting with good down home cooking. Might…read morehave to come back real soon. Service was great!!