Second time visiting this location and I loved both times. Its location is perfect for me…read more Sometimes I have the desire to feel like I'm tucked in a French cafe in Paris and this gives that vibes for me. It's also in Phillip's place which is the first place we lived and loved some much when we moved to Charlotte. Coffees are good and their food and pastries are as well. Cute decore and plenty of space inside and out. I love the table books. They are super cute. You can order ahead and pick up within the app and there is a loyalty program. Love Salted Melon and happy they are close by

Salted Melon is fresh and healthy but be prepared to pay a premium price!…read more We got a chicken caesar wrap and a chicken bowl with 2 waters and our bill was around $45. That's just too much to pay for a fast casual lunch in my opinion. But it would be a good spot if you have $20 to spend on a healthier lunch.

I waited as long as I could for the grand opening hype to die down and couldn't make it more than a…read moreweek or so before heading to NoDa for a taste. Great bread, cold cuts shaved razor thin along with the onions and lettuce are an excellent start for a hoagie and Ricci's covers the bases well. I got a large roast beef and turkey on a seeded roll with the works and it was worth the drive from LKN for sure. Given sandwiches are one of my most favorite food groups, I'm glad Ricci's chose Charlotte and am looking forward to many more visits.

The Philly hoagie shop comes to NoDa. Come hungry, leave stuffed! The shop has been busy as they…read morewere out of cutlets at lunch on Saturday. There were a few people at the counter but most orders seemed to be to go or food delivery pickups. After a few minutes it was my turn. I was happy to try their Italian sub with The Works - the guy just kept slicing and adding meat! My son ordered a turkey and American Cheese with no toppings- a typical choice for the kid. The bread held up to the meat and toppings. The 6 inch hoagie had good flavor and texture and it filled me up. My son enjoyed his sub too. There is no seating inside but there are 2 picnic tables plus a metal table for 2 kids along 36th St. other than being in the sun it was a good spot to enjoy lunch. If you're in NoDa, you're hungry, and need a hoagie to fill you up, visit Ricci's and you'll leave stuffed!

You order at the cashier, then sit down for a full service meal. That means I was adding a tip even…read morebefore our meal, which isn't my favorite way to do it. I remember the Jacksonville, Florida location, called Bazille, being full service when I ate there a few years back. It looks like both places have the same menus. We got some complimentary warm rolls with butter to start. The rolls were nothing special, but I always like melting butter on warm bread. I got the skirt steak, $27.50. I really liked it and the excellent roasted potatoes with it, and there was decent asparagus with it too. My wife got the chicken lemon pesto gnocci, $18.75. It was better than expected, but far more than she could eat, so we took most of it out. For dessert, we had the bread pudding, $9.25. It was nice, but I didn't like it as much as the favorite one I had in Bazille years ago. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Their last order is at 7 PM, and it was getting close to then. Our server was really nice. We paid $68 with tip in total. I'd visit again.

I was hoping that this was like the DC Nordstrom Cafe, but it's a bistro. It's definitely…read moredifferent, as is the menu. I got the Santa Fe Chicken Panni. It was lack-luster at best. It wasn't pressed. It's a dry sandwich placed on a grill with over cooked rubbery chicken that was cold. There was seasoning ( I could see it but not taste it). The bread is a thin sliced sandwich bread. I was underwhelmed. The food wasn't great, nor was the service. It's a cute tucked location on the 2nd floor. There was an issue with a patrons' salmon, and he had to come 2x to fix it. The manager on duty wasn't very accommodating. I was shocked as he had cereal palsy and had to walk in twice. I was baffled.

Loved the blackened shrimp caesar salad, very fresh and good size. The truffle tots were also…read moreamazing! They were very quick and efficient when ordering to go.

Review for Brown Bag Seafood Co…read more This was my first introduction to Brown Bag Seafood Co., and since we don't have this concept back in Northern California, I was definitely curious to try it. As someone who grew up around incredible seafood in the Bay Area -- places like Sam's Chowder House and New England Fish Company -- my expectations were naturally a little high. When you're close to the coast, the bar for seafood is set pretty high. That said, this is a very simple, fast-casual seafood concept, and they execute that model consistently. I've now visited a few locations -- one in Huntersville, one that used to be in South End on Worthington, and this Uptown location on Tryon -- and they all share the same strengths: * Clean, well-organized spaces * Nice outdoor seating * Convenient locations in walkable, high-traffic areas * Fast, efficient service The menu is straightforward but flexible. You can build your meal in a lot of different ways -- dress it up, keep it light, or customize it to your taste -- which is a big plus. Food-wise, it's good... just not memorable. The lobster roll, for me, was a little on the greasy side. I tend to prefer a lighter preparation. The tacos, on the other hand, were a better fit -- fresh, flavorful, and a bit easier to enjoy. Overall, the food is solid, but it hasn't quite become my first choice when I'm craving seafood. Value-wise, prices are reasonable for the concept, and the experience is reliable. It's a dependable option when you're downtown, short on time, or looking for a quick seafood fix. Bottom line: Clean, convenient, and consistent -- but not destination dining for me. Still, it's worth trying at least once to see how it fits your taste. Charlotte -- be curious and get out there and eat your way through this city. There's something for every palate.

Fantastic sandwiches, service, and convenient walk up window!! I got the Jam On, Turkey. Highly…read morerecommend!!

Loved the lox sandwich! Best I've had in a longggg time!…read more Eager to try the rest! Glad it's in the neighborhood

We really lucked out coming across Kosta's Kitchen after dropping someone in our party off at CLT…read more We arrived hungry for breakfast, were greeted warmly, and invited to take a seat anywhere we liked. Our server came right over and was super friendly, very helpful with our questions, and was extremely attentive the entire time. You never know what you're going to get in terms of cleanliness coming into a no-frills kind of establishment, but we immediately noticed that the place was spotless and well-maintained. I don't know how new this location is, but it felt new inside. Our party ordered the greek omelette with a side of bacon, a custom bacon and cheese omelette, and the fish and grits. I could get into how great each dish was, but I'll just say that this place is hitting well above its weight in terms of flavor and overall quality of the food. Please don't change a thing. I'm almost afraid to mention how great the prices are for what you're getting here. Overall, a real gem of a spot. Next time we're in the area, we'll definitely be back -- I'd love to try the lunch items. My note to Kosta: Whatever James is making, double it. He was warm, personable, and went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable -- he represents your restaurant incredibly well.

My husband and two of my boys ate here before a travel ball game down the road. We are traveling…read morefrom out of town so heavily dependent upon Yelp for suggestions of places to dine. The food was great. My husband had the roasted chicken, which was a great healthy option for him. My boys had a meatball sub and a buffalo chicken sub and they both enjoyed them very much. I had the chicken tender plate with mash potatoes and okra. The chicken were hand battered. The batter was light and they did not taste greasy at all. The staff was extremely friendly and no tip for ordering was suggested, however, someone did bring our food and they cleaned up behind us so we did leave a tip. We paid about $65 which compared to the $85 we spent at Dave's Hot Chicken last night, we considered it a good deal. Would eat here again if we are in the area.

Chilli Mac was so good and guy behind the counter was super friendly. Wish I got his name but I'll…read morebe a returning customer

Got the Mediterranean on wheat and tried the chicken with bacon. First one was creamy and with lots…read moreof flavor, especially with the free add-ons of garlic aioli and italian seasoning. The second one was a dryer one, so had to add the free spicy ranch they have, which has good kick be aware! Cookie forgot the name but it was sugary and very sweet, tasty! The staff welcomed me warmly and the place had clean floor and tables!

Clean and buzzing location for takeout /speedy lunch. IMO, the portion is larger than other…read morebusinesses with the same concept. Service was friendly and there's plenty of seating available.

Ordered catering for work we had Cobb salad. We had regular green salad. We had chicken wraps,…read moregrilled chicken wraps. We had tuna wraps we had cookies, oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, macadamia nut cookies we had various lemonades so so amazing. Everything was so fresh. It was just delicious.