CJ&#x27;s Olde Towne Restaurant

Ok friends. This is my shortest review in history. What I'm about to say tells it all…read more THE TABLE I hope you understand. No pictures.

Well, I didn't have a great experience here yesterday, sadly, I had to drive over an hour for a DMV…read moreappointment, so I looked online and this place was highly rated. I had already chosen my "carved turkey Reuben sandwich", yum, when I first went at around 12:30-the line was out the door, so went to my appointment, hoping I could get back by the 230 close time. Returned at about 215 yay, and happily walked right up to the counter to order my lunch, when I was told they were out of carved turkey (the way the server explained it sounded like an ingredient in the Reuben was out, not the actual turkey. I asked if the "simple turkey sandwich" had carved turkey, and I was told no, it was deli meat-deli meat is so processed and unhealthy. I was super disappointed. So I opted for a Smashburger after asking how they liked it and she said it was "delicious". Well, it's not a Smashburger. It's a double burger on a nothing special bun. I was going to take the bun off and eat it with a knife and fork, and I was looking for those yummy crispy edges on a authentic Smashburger. They didn't exist. This was a double cheeseburger with very thick patties. I think they were grass fed so kudos to them for that,, but it was incredibly dry sadly, and when I saw that the bun had been toasted with butter, I put it back on and had a couple more bites, but was super disappointed-and trust me nobody loves a great cheeseburger more than I but now I love smash burgers as well!. I also ordered the Orzo cucumber and feta salad (as well as the french fries) on the side and while it was OK, it was nothing special. French fries were just meh. After all the stellar reviews I had I was very surprised that they would make a double cheeseburger and call it a Smash-burger-I wish these restaurants would stop doing that, it's misleading, other restaurants do this too. And for the money I spent, I should've just gone to Shake shack! I DO think it's worth a second chance, and I will say everybody there was very kind on the Service level and it's an adorable, really beautiful spot and vibe ! I strolled around and looked at the merchandise afterwards. So hopefully I'll be back but just super disappointed I didn't have a nice meal and left hungry.

Inside seating area and order counter

Cuban Cornbread Waffle

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Indoor Seating

Davids Restaurant

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We've never had anything bad here, ever. My go to is the Athenian skillet for breakfast, and almost…read moreanything for lunch/dinner, plus you can get breakfast all day Soups are astounding! Service is always wonderful.

Food was not great.. we came in and waited for an hour for…read morefood while other people who had been seated after us were receiving there food, our drinks sat empty for a good while. Just an overall bad experience honestly. I got a cheese omelette and it literally an omelette with some Kraft singles slapped on top of it. To finish it all off our server was rude... I said thank you multiple times to which her response was "mhm". Won't be back..

The uneaten French dip sub. Terrible.

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GREAT BREAKFAST

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I love a good breakfast spot, and Scrambled Southern Diner is one of my favorites. We went early,…read moreknowing they get busy, which can lead to parking issues or a wait. The coffee was hot and constantly refilled, the portions were generous, and the service was friendly in a laid-back environment. I have a hard time resisting traditional eggs Benedict, so that is what I ordered. My partner had the pork loin with eggs and a side of grits. Neither of us was disappointed. This is exactly the kind of breakfast place I enjoy -- good food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere.

TikTok led us to this cute brunch spot in Greensboro, NC!! The decor was modern but simplistic,…read morevery comfy! The waiter was very polite and friendly, he made sure we had what we needed and answered any questions we had about the menu and food choices. The food was delicious! My niece and cousin had the pancake, they were the size of the plate and quite tasty! My other niece had the crab cake sandwich, she said it was good but the fruit was plated on the same plate so it was warm which was not appealing to her so she didn't eat it. I had the French toast platter with the fried chicken. The French toast was pretty good but the bread used was pretty flat but it was tasty and the chicken was overcooked, there was some black spots from being fried too long. The hit at our table was the cheesy grits, very cheesy and flavorful. We'd definitely go back to try other things on the very extensive menu!!

Bar area

*WAFFLE, PANCAKE or FRENCH TOAST PLATTER delicious!

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Night Night skillet

Young Cardinal Cafe

4.6(379 reviews)

36.1 mi•Downtown

Great for solo dining at the bar. Bartender was attentive and friendly without being overbearing…read more Huevos rancheros and latte hit the spot.

Not from Winston-salem,came here in the morning to play pickle ball with friends. Young cardinal is…read morethe first to come to mind for brunch. Suggestions from friends and top recommendation for brunch in Yelp top rated lists of brunches in the Triad. Located in the corner of 4th ST in downtown Winston Salem. You can easily pass it. We were lucky to be able to find street parking cause its usually busy here. Staff greeted us once we stepped in,seated us and took our order right away. We went around 1 in the afternoon on a weekday. There is indoor and outdoor tables. I ordered the weekly limited special of the week;avocado toasts with pork belly bits,dried cranberries,brie,greens and topped with overeasy eggs( the most creative avocado toasts Ive tasted in the triad area). It is sooo savory and delicous. Hearty brunch leaving your stomach full but light. We all ordered something and shared. Everything came out quick,hot and delicous. I will have to add this to my favorite top 10 brunch places in the triad. The quality, price and portion of the items are of great value.

Avocado toast

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Kid's chocolate chip pancakes

IHOP

2.0(45 reviews)

1.6 mi

Terrible Customer Service. We waited over 10-15 minutes before giving up. During that time,…read moremultiple employees made eye contact with us and other waiting customers, but no one acknowledged us or stopped to seat anyone or even let us know there would be a wait. There were more than 10 clean, unoccupied tables available, which made the lack of service even more frustrating. While we were waiting, we watched multiple families give up and leave because no one ever came to seat them. Before we got the hint as well that the servers didn't want to seat anyone. Would give 0 stars if I could.

The food is delicious especially their philly stake sandwiches. I also love their fish and shirmp.read more

IHOP

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IHOP

PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails

4.5(338 reviews)

34.1 mi

We'd never been in North Carolina and Yelp dutifully directed us to this yummy and friendly coffee…read moreand crepes spot as we made our way from the airport to our hotel after a long redeye flight. The staff were so friendly and the crepes were some of the best we've had. To top it off the coffee was delicious as well. Our uber driver who picked us up was surprised that we landed in Graham after our flight from LA. We're glad Yelp directed us here - cute little town!

PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails is hard to beat if you are looking for a casual, tasty breakfast or…read morebrunch in the area. The casual but polished ambiance fits perfectly into the charming, throwback small-town feel of downtown Graham.. which feels like something out of an earlier era with its historic courthouse, independent movie theater, and locally-owned boutiques and casual restaurants. The menu offers a wide variety of made-to-order savory and sweet crepes, as well as several toasts and waffle dishes. On my last visit to PRESS, I had the seasonal Blue Ridge crepe ($16.50), which was excellent -- a savory, blue-tinged shell filled with a great combination of sweet maple syrup-glazed ham and tangy granny smith apples and topped by a scrambled "hurricane-style" egg and a spicy maple mustard drizzle. YUM! The beverage menu at PRESS is equally impressive, featuring everything from made-to-order hot and cold coffees and tea-based beverages to a carefully curated cocktail list. I really enjoyed the soy maple pecan latte.

Avocado toast, add eggs

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Dirty Chai Latte

Magnolia Blue

4.3(336 reviews)

21.8 mi

Magnolia Blue was one of my favorite High Point eateries. Whether I went for weekend brunch or New…read moreYear's Eve dinner, I never had a bad meal there. It closed in early February for what were supposed to be renovations, only to reopen months later with a new name and a new concept, trading slightly upscale Southern for more upscale Italian. In some regards, this makes sense - it fills a void created by the closure of Lulu and Blu - but in other ways, it's a massive gamble. My wife and I went for our anniversary dinner, and while it was an overall pleasant experience, it also made us miss Magnolia. The higher price point is the chief culprit. Otto and Blue offers pastas in the $20s and entrees starting in the $30s, bread and olive oil not included. While we were celebrating an occasion that merited such a splurge, it's hard to imagine the restaurant remaining competitive at those prices once the sheen of newness wears off. Look past that, however, and Otto and Blue shines in both ambiance and service. It's classy without being stuffy, and the dark turquoise tones suit it well. Allison, a Magnolia Blue mainstay, was personable and attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Otto and Blue's menu offers apps, salads, pastas, and entrees. It's predominantly Italian albeit with a few options for the steak-and-potatoes crowd. The dishes range from recognizably classic (rigatoni Bolognese) to conspicuously elevated (halibut piccatta). After mulling over several offerings, we went with the bread service, tagliatelle, and duck cacciatore. The food ranged from fairly good to outstanding. While $9 for bread is a tough pill to swallow, they executed it as well as they possibly could have: a hot, fresh ciabatta with tasty herb butter, olive relish, and a quality olive oil-balsamic combo as accompaniments. The cacciatore boasted a pair of duck legs confit, and while I'm usually no fan of dark meat poultry, these were prepared well with crispy skin and plenty of meat. For a typically hearty dish, the sauce seemed light (and a bit subdued), but that could be a consequence of serving atop polenta (more absorbent) rather than pasta. Speaking of pastas and sauces, the tagliatelle hit a nice balance of creamy and zesty without swimming in its white wine lemon sauce. Surprisingly, the highlight of the meal ended up being the dessert that Otto and Blue kindly offered as an anniversary gift. A scoop of vanilla bean gelato came adorned with a Biscoff cookie, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt. If salt and especially olive oil on ice cream seem vaguely blasphemous, don't knock it until you try it. Each bite was thoroughly delicious. It's a given that good food doesn't come cheap, but even so, Otto and Blue has no margin for error to justify what it charges. On food alone, it was close but not quite there. However, the overall experience made it worthwhile, and I have no regrets about dining here.

It was my first time coming here and for brunch and I got their Magnolia Omelette which had lump…read morecrab, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach and havarti cheese with their bradant potatoes and fresh fruit and it was amazing. I also had their fireside mule which was a delicious seasonal brunch drink with crown apple and ginger ale and butterscotch schnapps! We also got biscuits and they came out super dry initially but our server got us fresh ones and the fresh ones came out a little undercooked and she took them back without us even asking! The service was impeccable. The chicken and waffles looked delightful as well. The place is very posh and they have parking behind the building and make sure you walk towards the outside of the building towards their ground floor entrance! I'll be back soon!

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Seagrove Cafe

4.3(44 reviews)

11.9 mi

Seagrove Cafe is such a wonderful asset to this small town. The very first thing I noticed is the…read morefriendly service. Smiles and greetings as soon as we enter. I came to yelp to check the time they opened this morning and saw someone else say they weren't greeted. I've been many times and that has never been the experience I've had. And the food!! Oh my gravyI've got celiac and have to eat gluten free and I've never been sick- and I've always been so satisfied. I love the banana bread and pumpkin muffins. The coffee and matcha are top tier!! If you're thinking about stopping by in Seagrove give the cafe a try! I truly believe you'll be pleasantly surprised with what this small town cafe offers.

Best place to stop for coffee off I 73 ! Great coffee - cute place w farm to table fare! We will…read morestop again on the way home

Dining area

House made cheddar buttermilk biscuits

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Iced caramel cold brew

Bagner and Alexa's Breakfast & Lunch

4.8(299 reviews)

24.5 mi

Came here based on a colleague's recommendation and was pleasantly surprised. It is a very…read moreunassuming spot close to UNCG's campus. It has a little bit of parking on-site. When you come in, you will see it is set up like an old school diner, from decor to menu. They only have hot coffee - which is fine, just be prepared! They also have a nice mixture of Latin-inspired menu items and diner classics. I got the chilaquiles, which were so good. And the portion they give you are huge! The food came out quickly, and our waitress made sure to keep my coffee cup filled. This is a great spot to stop in if you happen to be nearby!

I've been coming here for over a year now and I've never been disappointed .The service is fast and…read morefriendly. The menu has a mix of traditional food and then a mix of Mexican foods as well. I always get the spartan special and it's very good and filling. If youre in the mood for a quick bite made deliciously and has that taste of home stop by Bagner and Alexas!

The chicken and waffles , from the kitchen, looked MASSIVE and delicious!

AB Classic

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Kitchen

Chez Genèse

4.7(364 reviews)

24.6 mi•Downtown

Food: 6/5. Excellent and fulfilling. I'll gladly recommend this restaurant…read more Service: 5/5 - we had to wait a bit but it was worth it. Ambiance: 5/5.

I really loved the vibe at Northern Roots Coffeehouse! The atmosphere was super nice and cozy, and…read moreit honestly felt like such a fun brunch spot to hang out in. The sweet potato pancakes were really good, and the steak and eggs surprised me because the steak portion was huge and cooked really well. The avocado toast was also delicious, and even something simple like the eggs and cheese tasted amazing -- they really know how to make good scrambled eggs there. I also thought it was really cool that they had a little French market section where you can shop for French products while you're there. Most of the mimosas were really good too, and on Sundays they're only $5, which was a nice bonus. The wait time was definitely long -- over an hour and a half -- but honestly, the food and overall experience made it feel worth it in the end!

Inside

Weekend special avocado toast

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Tomato basil ricotta Cocotte served with baguette and fruit

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Shia L.

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3

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11 years ago

I'm a asheboro born and bred, Always loved this place and their food. Very friendly staff. Great souther cooking, if you want to try authentic southern food, opt for this restaurant. It's what every Carolinian ate throughout their childhood. Their take out is good as well. read more

John C.

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2

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11 years ago

Best breakfast around. I eat here at least twice a week. These guys have the best breakfast menu around Asheboro, and very good food quality. Highly recommend! A little busy on weekends sometimes but we'll worth the wait. read more

Katie L.

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4 years ago

Food was amazing!! The staff was very friendly and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed 10/10 recommend!

Hello H.

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8

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4 years ago

If you like home style food, this is a good place to go.

CJ's Olde Towne Restaurant - southern - Updated October 2026

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Wow-such a lovely surprise. After opting out of dining downtown we came across this tiny diner off…read morethe beaten path. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by abundantly welcoming and friendly staff. The diner is clean and well put together with 2 dining areas and a counter bar. We ordered breakfast essentials (eggs, pancake, biscuit and gravy) and the food came out piping hot within a matter of minutes. The server was very accommodating. The tea was great and so was the food, for less than $20 at that! There were lots of advertisements around on the table and cups which was a little distracting but overall it was such a good experience. The manager (maybe owner) gave both my children a candy treat when we left. Give it a chance, you won't be disappointed.

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