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    Americana Restaurant

    4.1 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    AMERICANA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast special- eggs over easy, home fries, sausage and biscuits w/ white gravy.
    Brian V.

    This place came recommended from a friend who frequents this place because it is near his office. It also had 4 stars with ample number of reviews and was listed as one $ which is rare in Matthews. I sat at a booth on the side with the fireplace and my barber just happened to be at the table in front of me. He recommended the special so I followed suit. It came with 2 eggs, choice of meat, choose of hash browns, home fries or grits and toast or biscuits and I added white gravy. This was indeed a solid hearty breakfast for a great price. There is nothing fancy about this place but after my first experience and now having 2 friend vouch for it, I think it's safe to say that they provide a good service and consistent food in an inviting homey atmosphere. The coffee was good and they kept my cup full the entire time I was seated. Enough said. Give it a try.

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    David B.

    Americana restaurant, I got no problem with it.This family style restaurant is clean,nice and well ran. Had the iron skillet breakfast. I got no problem with it. My wife had two eggs bacon and home fries with toast. She got no problem with it. I had a side of biscuits and gravy. I got no problem with it.I had a glass of sweet tea, I got no problem with it.I also had a side of grits with cheese. I got a problem with that, that's why you lost one star. The grits tasted like Quaker Oats and they put a slice of cheese in it and didn't mix it up. Americana restaurant overall I got no problem with it. Lol May God Bless all my fellow foodies Always.

    Country Fried Steak
    Krystle M.

    Yuck! This was about the worst breakfast I've had in a long time. First off about 1/4 of the staff is wearing a mask and that small percentage isn't wearing them properly. Second the service is subpar. Our server didn't make sure the lid was on top of my nieces cup and she spilled it 2 twice. She wasn't attentive, didn't wear a mask and didn't account for the mistake she made on our order. Third was the food. No one in my family enjoyed their food. No one completed a dish. We ordered 2 Western omelettes (1 with grits and toast the other with hashbrowns and toast), 2 Country Fried Steaks (both with grits, eggs and toast). The toast was cold at arrival to the table. I wouldn't say I will be coming back here anytime soon. Americana Restaurant 1628 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105 Saturday May 15, 2021 9am (Review 493 overall, 37 in 2021)

    More on this pork chop later! Delicious.
    Eric G.

    This little diner is a gem for sure, and not a well-hidden one either. Not for night owls, come early for the specials and come often for they change every day. You'll be spoiled for choice with the many vegetable sides offered and spoiled for sweets as well with several lovely handmade desserts in the cooler. In the City full of great diners, this one is darn near the top! A favorite for locals, and a treat for those visiting from out of town. Come in and enjoy the excellent pork chops and Superior service.

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    Clayton E.

    Good food cheap what more do you want. We order take out from here all the time for breakfast and love it. BLT is on point

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    Jerry D.

    I am in the area frequently to visit family and this place is very close to where I stay. The location isn't anything out of an architecture magazine-but the food and service are fantastic. I opted for over medium eggs during both visits and they were perfect. My coffee mug was never empty. The wait staff is polite and attentive. I will keep returning.

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    This is our go to place for a good reasonable meal. Super friendly staff. Warm decor. Food is always just right. Not fancy, just good.

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    Breakfast is always yummy, fast and the service is always great! It's your hometown diner at its finest.

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    Great food, great price, fantastic service. My favorite place in Charlotte. I eat here at least 2x per week. Highly recommend

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    I only go here for breakfast and have been going for many years. The food is GREAT and the price is right.

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    Nice breakfast at Americana this morning. We all had traditional meals. Good eggs, hash browns, and bacon. Side of gravy and pancakes.

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    Great service and food. My omelette was perfectly prepared. Would dine here again without a doubt!

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    Thank you to Sean at Metro Diner for making my pickup order experience great! I was picking up a…read morespecial lunch order for my team in recognition of Employee Appreciation, and Sean took the extra time to make sure everything was perfect. He double-checked that the order was correct and made sure I had extra utensils, condiments, and everything we needed. That level of service really stands out. It meant a lot to me because this was something special I was doing for my team, and Sean helped make sure it went smoothly. Thank you again! Although I didn't get pictures of the food this time, everything was amazing. I will definitely be back and will take pictures next time. Please check them out, won't be disappointed.

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    3.8(206 reviews)
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    Talk about a true neighborhood spot; this place is the definition of it. The food is really…read moredelicious, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere feels warm and inviting. My only critique is that the appetizer selection is a bit limited, but the huge variety of main dishes more than makes up for it. I had the gumbo over rice, which was fantastic, and my wife ordered the shrimp, which was also amazing. I love this place and will definitely be back. Very homey, very friendly, and exactly the kind of spot you want in your neighborhood.

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    3.8(203 reviews)
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    The food was good - we had a party of 7 and no issue getting in on Saturday night. The space is…read moreroomy and comfortable. The food came out faster than expected, but waitress was slow throughout. The table ordered: - Guinness and Jameson - corned beef poutine which seemed unique and my brother liked it. - wings - lots of orders of fish and chips. The tartar sauce was good. The slaw portion was small, but really good. The fish and fries were well cooked and tasty. Compared to Sir Edmond Halleys - I would choose here. The food IMO was better, the restaurant isn't as dark, the prices/portions were better, the parking. Situation/lighting is better and the location is in a walkable downtown type area where you can walk off your calories after you eat. Overall: A hidden gem and I will return.

    As soon as we walked in this restaurant, I knew it was going to be wonderful. The atmosphere was…read moregreat. It was dimly lit, the wood was painted black, candles on the table. It just had such a great vibe, a true Irish Pub. I ordered the corned beef poutine, which was phenomenal. My husband ordered fish and chips and a Guinness beer and he said it was the best fish he's ever had in his life so we were super happy. Our waiter was Anthony and he was wonderful. He was so pleasant and helpful. He was always there when we needed him with a smile. The only complaint was the fish and chips comes in a basket with wax paper and the wax paper tears while you're eating, and my husband thinks he may have eaten a little bit of the wax paper. Next time he's going to ask for his fish and chips on a plate . I can't wait to go back!

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