We are new to the area and having to be driving by at dinner time. Husband was getting hungry and wanted to eat right away. This place had so many great reviews and now I see why. I just had a simple cheeseburger with a side of their broccoli salad. The burger was huge and juicy. The broccoli salad was exactly how I like it, sweet and with raisins. My husband had what they call a hamburger steak, which was pretty much just a huge spread out hamburger. He loved it also. I love the mom and Pop feel of it. I will be back! read more

Carolina Cafe - Dinner menu - Cafes Near Me - Spindale, North Carolina

Just Great food. All the food has been has been wonderful. I mostly eat breakfast. Same menu as other restaurants but food is always better . I drive 25 miles to eat here. The service is quick and always a friendly. read more

HIGHLy recommend eating here! The food is so good and there is a nice selection of food, something for everyone. The food is very affordable and the people who work there welcome you like family. read more

Friendly people, great fast service home cook food with the welcoming southern greeting, felt like home. Everyone was just so friendly and welcoming The food DELICIOUS, must try the home made apple pie, sells out quick read more

Awesome hometown restaurant, stopped in while vacationing in the mountains and you can't go wrong with this joint, good food, good service, all at a fair price. Highly recommend. read more

Very disappointed their menu is so different than what it used to be. We went there specifically for the corned beef hash they used to serve, it was delicious! The seating has expanded and the door entrance is different. However, our biggest complaint is the weird track lighting in the new seating area and how the lights shine right in your face. It's blinding and annoying. The waitress was friendly. 2 stars for how the menu has changed and the dumb new lighting. We left after drinking our coffees. Won't be back. read more

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Updated 1/7/2023. They have changed their hours (again) . Now open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Prices went way up. 2 egg breakfast with meat a side and bread is $10.50 compared to Smiths $6.99 including coffee. Tip... call before you go as it's a crap shoot if they're open as their posted hours. Just normal breakfast. Home fries are frozen. Had to ask for butter and jelly and a spoon to stir coffee. read more

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Quality ingredients and knowledgeably prepared make it an enjoyable meal. Very courteous staff, very clean

This is the 2nd time eating here. Its a shame they close so early. They have really good food. My husband decided on breakfast and I wanted lunch. He said someone knew how to cook the eggs they were done perfect. The home fries were very good as well. My hamburger was huge! I wanted rare, it was done perfect It was really good! No pre frozen hamburger it was hand made and a great size if your hungry!! The waiter was good as well. We will go again sometime we are out early enough not to miss before they close. Great place to eat if your close by! read more

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Not from the area and had breakfast at Carolina Cafe. Fantastic service and food! Omelet and hash browns were delicious!

Stopped by on a Friday for lunch and was seated right way. The staff was very kind and accommodating. It's very clean inside, which is always a good feeling when I take my kids in somewhere. Also their sweet tea is perfect! read more

Carolina Cafe - Baby approved home fries - Cafes Near Me - Spindale, North Carolina

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Appalled and will never step foot in this establishment! Could not believe how Mike I guess the owner talked to his employee whether he thought it could be overheard or not. Once you see someone's true self the food or ambiance or price or anything else is inconsequential. Basic kindness is easy, Southern hospitality can't be faked and I can't believe this place keeps any employees. I had to leave my meal uneaten and make my first yelp ever. Poor girl, I hope she quit. I hope they all quit. No excuse. A bad day doesn't make that happen, that's pure character. Zero stars- zero read more

This is my GO TO PLACE...when I want the best burger in NORTH CAROLINA...this IS the place and I usually get a double...and listen to this each patty is two thirds of a pound...so that's one and a half pounds of pure melt in your mouth burger...cooked the way YOU WANT IT...I always ask for MIKE OR LINDA THE OWNERS to cook it...they get it right every time DELICIOUS. And now the talk of the town is CAROLINA CAFE IS NOW DOING STEAKS...get this a 18oz. RIBEYE for around $16...is that crazy...I haven't had one yet but my next stop is that BAD BOY...and I also heard he's open later on Friday and Saturday nights...because the line is so long to get in... but WELL WORTH THE WAIT.SO 5 STARS UP ON CAROLINA CAFE...it's a dining experience. read more

It definite is not as good as it used to be under the last owner. The prices are quite a bit higher but the worst part is the steaks are not tender. They need to find out where the former owner bought their beef. read more

My boyfriend (male,20) and I (female,18) are an interracial couple, we were wanting to come eat breakfast this morning we came in and sat down, the owner was staring at us for most of that. The waitress gets us our drinks takes our order and comes back a few minutes later and tells us that the boss said we need to pay before we get our food at a very escalated tone to where multiple people start looking at us. not to mention everyone else who was there did not have to pay before they received their food. We didn't do anything to be treated like this. read more

Every time I've been here, the servers have been so kind to me and the food has been so delicious! I ordered a club sandwich because I hadn't had one in so long and it was so good! I also had a slice of carrot cake which was moist and yummy! I'll be returning here again and again! read more

The food has always been delicious... every time we go there !! They had at one time " Pretzel Bites", they were the best I have ever had and it should be on the menu, in my opinion !! Great staff too read more

We went back and ordered 2 ribeye steaks again. These were delicious! Very tasty and tender and cooked just like we asked. The salads were very fresh, the sides were very good (I had the corn nuggets...dangerous!) The waitress was very nice and all in all it was a very good dinner, which was great as we were celebrating a special day for us. We will definitely return. My previous post was apparently an off night, and not the norm for this place. Best food we have found here! read more

The cleanliness of any restaurant, including the glasses, silverware and dishes is most important to me; if not, me and my family will not return and will not recommend to others regardless how good the food and service may be. Carolina Cafe meets my standards on all fronts: cleanliness, a good Menu ~ something for everyone, the food is very good as is the service. Thank you for caring about your customers. read more

Good local diner for breakfast! It's a nice homey environment with your classic, pretty good quality diner food. My favorite breakfast diner in the area! read more

Visiting from PA, saw the reviews and came by. Food did not disappoint. Very good sausage patties! Only thing I disliked, the bill doesn't state how much you owe. You won't know until you go to the counter. The coffee was AMAZING too! read more

Carolina Cafe offers a hometown menu for locals and tourists. They offer a large selection of items on the menu. The salads are okay. The food quality could be a little better as orders seem to be slapped together. Placing a carryout order can be frustrating as the waitstaff is disorganized. read more

It was one of the best club sandwiches I have ever had. It was very good and they were fast. read more

Staley was a fabulous waitress tonight and the food was delicious as usual. Highly recommend the Carolina Cafe!

The food is OK, the service a little on the slower side, the place is OK. I tried it's but not for me.

from out of town, looking for good local breakfast spot. ordered for pickup, food ready and hot when I arrived. I was greeted right away, given the total and paid a very very reasonable bill. the omelettes were exceptional!!! when I got home the food was still hot, home fries still crispy and the toast still crunchy. Food was clearly prepared by folks that are passionate about what they do and take pride in creating delicious meals! can't say enough about this place, will definitely return and would recommend to anyone that wants a great breakfast!! read more

Worst service ever in a restaurant. Crowded when we arrived; they gave us a buzzer. After waiting 30 minutes and having multiple parties that arrived later seated before us we asked. Rudely they pointed to a table and then ignored us as they sat two other groups that arrived even later. They started serving those two groups before even giving us menus. We will never return. The menu looked mediocre and the vegetables looked grossly overcooked. read more

Today, after reading some reviews, we decided to eat at Carolina Cafe. It was noon on a Friday and there were a good many cars outside. Inside was really busy. Lots of locals, friendly staff and quick service. Lots of takeout..people coming and going all very happy. The special of crispy chicken with black pepper gravy, sweet potato casserole and pear salad were delicious! Lots of homemade love! It's small and clean with a 99% score. We'll be back! read more

Great place to eat! Best Ribeye Steaks in Rutherford County also great pork chops!! Service is excellent. Staff is friendly

It is pretty pricey compared to shake shop, Greene's, and the restaurant inside of smith's drugs so if you wanna get something pretty cheap go to the other places I named read more

Great service and the food is unsurpassed. The ambiance is of a cafe diner but it's awesome. Check it out.

My husband and I decided to have a steak for dinner on a Friday night. So we went to a local restaurant to try it out. We both ordered a ribeye steak, and we are sure glad we did. Not only were they reasonably priced, but they tasted delicious. They were tender and very large. We both had mashed potatoes and gravy. He had fried okra and I had the side salad, both were very good. I highly recommend the Carolina Cafe. read more

We just stopped here on a whim while driving through. Everyone was so nice and the breakfast was top notch. I highly recommend this place!

Today was my first time there. I ordered the c chicken Philly cheesesteak and it was great. My daughter ordered the crispy chicken sandwich. She was looking for chicken strips but they didn't have that. She said it was ok. The waiter was quiet but very nice and polite. Owner and cashier was very friendly. The place looked clean. Restroom was very clean. The sink in the ladies room was slow draining. I will be back. Next time i will get a t-shirt. Keep up the good work. read more

We str our first breakfast here. Biscuits, gravy, bacon, hash browns all delicious!! It's an hour drive but we'll be back. Very friendly staff! Also go get some Orange twists to take home over at Davis Donuts! read more

I absolutely LOVE their food & their staff ! Best lunch Mushroom Swiss Burger Best breakfast Sausage & onion omelette with grits & gravy & toast read more

The pancakes are amazing. The bacon and sausage are good as well. Service has always been top notch. Sweet tea is the best around. The best breakfast place in Rutherford County. read more

Used to be a regular here before the 2017 holiday season. Service and food were great then. Everything has changed since my last visit. This place used to always be packed full with patrons, today, February 6, 2018 it was almost empty. The menu has changed. They no longer serve French Toast or pancakes after 10:30, breakfast is the only thing I came here for. The menu has changed also. Our server came dragging her feet and chewing gum like a calf chewing its cud... not very appealing. Left with only a coffee, won't be back. read more

Small business and very friendly service. The facility was clean and the food was good and reasonably priced. I like to support the small business and I recommend this one. read more

Breakfast here is outstanding... My go to is the French toast, it is to die for! Everyone is always so friendly and it is a very clean place. You will leave satisfied you tried it! read more