My husband and I first visited Easy Like Sunday about two years ago and immediately fell in love with this little restaurant. It's small, intimate, stylish and inviting. It's the kind of place that feels notably special, distinguished and high end without ever feeling stuffy. Everyone is warm and professional, and the food is absolutely worth every penny. During our first visit, I took a chance and ordered the grits. I normally avoid restaurant grits because they're almost always bland, flavorless and gelatinous. But the grits at Easy Like Sunday were completely different in the best way. Creamy with the slightest grainy texture and so perfectly seasoned that you don't need to add butter, salt, pepper or anything else. I had been daydreaming about those grits for two years. We finally made it back this past Friday and arrived when the doors opened at 9:00am. We were seated immediately. I ordered the Little Bit of Everything with eggs, bacon, those unforgettable grits and a thick, fluffy, delicious buttermilk pancake. That first spoonful of grits tasted exactly the way I remembered, maybe even better. My eyes actually welled up with tears. I know that sounds extreme but I'm not exaggerating. After waiting two years to taste them again, they felt familiar and comforting, like coming home. Our waitress, Diana, made the morning even more special. She was warm, welcoming and accommodating. When I told her I could nearly cry over those grits, she didn't make me feel silly or dramatic. She agreed saying,"Oh, I know! We have the best grits!" She said she completely understood why that first bite made me feel emotional. Being served by Diana felt like being taken care of by an old friend. We had never met her before, yet she treated us as though she had known us for years. Easy Like Sunday is a hidden little treasure tucked away across the street from Park Road Shopping Center. It's the kind of place you take someone special for a first date, an anniversary, a milestone, a birthday or simply a morning you want to remember. The atmosphere is cozy and polished, the food is wonderful, and Diana is an absolute gem. We cannot wait to return! read more

Easy Like Sunday - A Little Bit of Everything breakfast combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Our server was great, but unfortunately, the food was below average and didn't quite live up to the expectations. Ube has such a naturally rich, nutty, and creamy flavor that I expected the pancake to have plenty of that character. Instead, it was dry, lacked moisture and flavor, and honestly tasted more like a regular pancake with ube coloring than an actual ube pancake. We also ordered the French toast and a cup of coffee, and the total came out to around $47. I'm glad we gave it a try, but overall, the meal was pretty underwhelming. The service was the highlight, but the food was just so-so. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Easy Like Sunday is exactly what you think of when you think of a super solid brunch spot. Since we'd heard it gets packed on the weekends (and they don't take reservations), we thought we'd play it safe and come on a Monday around 10:30am. Surprisingly, there were still a lot of people there! The inside was full, but we were able to get a table right away outside in the courtyard, which wasn't too hot since there was plenty of shade. I absolutely loved the fried chicken with cornmeal pancakes, which came with a cinnamon butter, maple syrup, AND peach habanero salsa. The portion was large, and I took home leftovers. Our toddler enjoyed chomping on the pancakes as well. I highly recommend this dish for a perfect mix of savory and sweet. My husband enjoyed the short rib hash, although a smaller portion. The meat was tender and potatoes were flavorful. He also got an iced dirty vanilla chai latte, which was pretty strong and sweet. They do have a few Southern-inspired dishes, but I wish they had biscuits. No brunch in the South is truly complete without biscuits. Not sure if I'd wait hours for a table on the weekend, but if you can come during an off time, you'll enjoy your meal! read more

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Cozy but nice restaurant. It appeared to be very popular. I stopped by on a whim and am glad I did. My cocktail was tasty but very sweet (to be expected during brunch). My food was 10 out of 10. Very delicious and unique. This wasn't your mama's pot roast or short rib. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Just scrumptious! Only words needed for this review!! Oh, and you better go if you're in the area! I had the short rib hash, and my friend had the shrimp n grits. Only problem was the bartender took FOREVER with our drinks. The manager was kind enough to take the drink off. I would definitely go back if I'm back in Charlotte! read more

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We came on a weekday during the day and there was no wait, so that definitely seems like the time to come since there seems to be a wait based on other reviews. There isn't a ton of space inside, but I liked the black and white color scheme with all the greenery. Our server was also great and really helpful. We ordered the short rib hash and the fried chicken & cornmeal pancakes. The hash was bomb! The short rib was really tender and had a lot of flavor. My wife really enjoyed the cornmeal pancakes and said they reminded her of something she ate growing up. She also liked that they weren't overly sweet. Overall, we had a really good experience and enjoyed both dishes! read more

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I ordered a Combo Plate 1/2 order of Strawberry Shortcake Stuffed French Toast, cheese grits, bacon, and eggs plus a mocha coffee. The service was great. Seating is a little bit tight but hopefully there are plans for expansion. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Ricotta Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Easy Like Sunday has a wonderful neighborhood-spot concept, though keep in mind that space is quite limited inside, with the majority of the seating located outdoors. Because it gets quite packed on the weekends, expect a lively atmosphere (and potentially a short wait)! The experience is easily carried by the service--the staff are exceptionally attentive, welcoming, and helpful from the moment you walk in. Best of all, the food completely delivers and is an absolute 10 out of 10. Highly recommended if you can snag a table! read more

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Great atmosphere and vibe with limited indoor and seating. Service was quick and professional with helpful waitstaff. We ordered a Bit of Everything combo plate. The chicken sausage was not visually appealing but they graciously switched it out for regular bacon. The cheese grits were super thick and cheesy. The ube pancakes were thick and flavorful. The red velvet pancakes weee light, fluffy and flavorful. My daughter had the short rib hash and she enjoyed it quite a bit. Over all, the place was a vibe with wonderfully plated meals and the food was ok. read more

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I ordered the pancakes and chicken. The mister got shrimp and grits with a side of bacon. And our teenager got the French toast. Everyone was pleased. My chicken was underseasoned but cooked well--crispy, juicy breast. The pancakes were perfect. The portions are fair. The prices align. The interior is cute, which sometimes concerns me because some places are more interested in photo ops than good food, but not here. You actually get both. And customer service was A1. Weekends get very busy, and you can't make reservations. So get there early. We went on a Friday morning, right when they were opening. It's kind of hard to find, tucked into a shopping center but surrounded by other eateries. And though we're in town visiting and wanna try other things, we're considering going back for the burrito and the blueberry lemon ricotta stuffed pancakes. read more

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Great little brunch spot. Awesome service and really good menu options. I had the fried chicken Benedict. My wife enjoyed the gluten free options. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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2.5 stars. Our server was incredible! Answered all our questions and was so friendly. The food was mid. It was good but not memorable. And expensive. Pancakes for $20? Breakfast burrito for $18? Yikes. For all the hype this place gets, I was somewhat disappointed. The purple ube pancakes themselves have zero flavor, it's the glaze that tastes like cake. Its all created by social media is my guess. And your hostess... seemed annoyed and bothered to greet all your patrons. As the first impression of your business - she was quite awful and Id move her to simply seating ppl. I was there on 5/16 if that helps narrow it down... read more

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The food and service were amazing. I will be back. You get seated quickly, your food comes out quickly and the staff is constantly checking on you. read more

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For me, this place was insanely overrated. The food was decent. The service was fine up until the server was hovering over me as I paid and tried to determine my tip--which is where the experience completely crashed and burned. The prices they charge don't justify the small serving sizes. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits and said it was good. I had the short rib hash and split it with my husband. Our plate was good but nothing exceptional. We indulged in the mimosa flight to celebrate a special occasion. The price wasn't posted on the menu and of course I don't expect it to be cheap but $40 was over the top for a basic bottle of prosecco and some flavored juices. Maybe if they were freshly squeezed that could justify the price a bit. The presentation was also confusing. It wasn't explained what each little carafe was and you'd think that the garnish would denote the flavor of each juice but that wasn't the case. For example, there was a carafe of mango juice with a strawberry garnish. As for the ambiance, we sat outside and this was a great choice in this situation since the weather was absolutely beautiful. My only complaint was that our table was very wobbly. We had to grab a paper to go bag, fold it up and prop it underneath to make it stop moving. Overall, I'm not motivated to return. With the menu prices, you'd expect something a little more elevated--not fancy, but certainly not the basic service and presentation that we received. Side note: they currently have ube pancakes on the menu. When I asked where the ube flavor comes from, they said it was a syrup. That's not a true ube flavor. If you ever try anything labeled as ube and it just tastes like vanilla, it is not the real thing. read more

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I finally made it into this spot for brunch on a rare Monday when I was off. Every other time I've attempted to get in, the line was out the door. I sat at the bar, just me and it took a moment to get acknowledged but once the bar tender came over, it was all good. I ordered the basic breakfast, 2 eggs, bacon, potato's and sub's the toast for classic French toast. They cooked my eggs perfectly (a pinch of salt and pepper would make them perfect), the bacon was crispy and I think they might deep fry it so it was dry, the potatoes were def deep fried and lacked any seasoning at all and finally the French toast was too soft for my liking (no crispy buttery edges) nor did it have a creamy custard like middle. Overall, it was just a breakfast. I'll come back for some other trendy brunch items like the shrimp and grits and/or fried chicken and corn meal pancake before making any recommendations read more

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Delicious food! Everything was very good and delicious. We enjoyed our brunch on the large outdoor area on a rare 70 degree day in January. One improvement I would recommend is a chocolate syrup with that Oreo pancakes instead of maple. I feel maple changed the flavor profile and took away from the chocolate and Oreo goodness. read more

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Yes yes & yes again!! I went for breakfast on Valentines Day & there was a wait, which was expected, of about 50 mins or so. I like that for the outside diners they offered blankets and hand warmers (nice touch). I secured a spot at the bar and ordered the "all in one" breakfast which includes eggs, meat, cheese grits or home fries & i got the Churros Pancakes. They were fluffy and Devinely topped with whipped cream and the cheese grits...(see pic #4). I love that although the restaurant was busy the food was still hot & didn't take long. I washed it down with a passion fruit mimosa which was deeelish. The staff were still courteous even with the rotating traffic. I didn't take pics of the inside since it was super busy and I wanted to be respectful. But under 1 slower time its a very intimate and cutesy place get delicious food! Will definitely return. read more

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Has a rather small space inside. This place gets crowded, they don't take reservations so it's a bummer, the only was we got in was because it was raining that day so the place wasn't as busy . Food was good no actually it was very good. Good vibes read more

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This was a highly rated stop for a nice breakfast spot and was impressed. Upon arrival an hour after opening they already had the seats filled. You have options to dine outside, sit at a table inside or at the bar. There's not a lot of space once they fill the seats and staff going back and forth serving guest, hopefully a new location is in the near future. Will say they had excellent customer service during a rush. The food was prompt and hot. Really enjoyed our entrees but the star of the show were the Ube Pancakes, ugh so delish. The French Toast sticks were okay, a little grainy and the syrup wasn't my fave. Overall, I'll stop by again and try something new next time. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Short rib hash w/Ube Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Finally made it! Was able to walk right up and be seated, which I'm so thankful for because there is usually a wait. We came a little after 9am. Shortly after we were seated more people started to line up outside. the restaurant is a little smaller than i imagined it to be inside, and now the wait makes sense. Tables are fairly close together, so you will most likely hear others conversations. The food was well worth it! I'm so glad i was able to go. The ube pancakes were amazinggggg! I love ube and every chance i get i try a new item. Between the actual pancakes and the sauce it was a perfect combination. The shrimp and grits were *chefs kiss* plenty of flavor! Our waitress was super nice, helpful, and attentive. The chicken could've been a little more flavorful but it wasn't bad. read more

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The food was amazing and the service was superb. I would definitely recommend if you are ever in Charlotte!

Asked to change table, they said NO, did not suggest anything else. You pay pretty money to eat there and you cannot choose, within reason, where you feel comfortable eating!??! Won't be coming back here. read more

I loved the French toast and drinks! Great service but it sucks they don't take reservations because they are always super busy. They do their best to get everyone in a timely manner though. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I really enjoyed the food and service I received at Easy Like Sunday! One of my favorite brunch spots in Charlotte. I for sure will be back! read more

Easy Like Sunday - Ube pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Another wonderful experience! I love that even a month later the food was still delicious! The staff are some of the best in Charlotte, moving quickly, being polite and ridiculously efficient. When we arrived there was a wait for larger groups but I was pleasantly surprised that our party of two was sat immediately on Easter Sunday morning at a table near the bar. I ordered pancakes and eggs with a matcha. My date had the chicken and waffles but subbed the waffles for flattery French toast. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Just WOW! From a cool atmosphere to the amazing staff... and then there's the food!!! It is a must!

I gave 4 stars due to the sides coming out before the entree which made it impossible to enjoy the meal. We were seated outdoors and they didn't provide a fan until we asked for one. The potatoes were flavorful and delicious the pancake was great! Wait is crazy but overall good vibe will be back! read more

I was originally told 35 min which ended up being an hour. The food came out quickly and it was hot. The food was a 7/10 I feel like it was missing something and we barely got any of the "crema". We sat at the bar it was pretty hectic and small in there. I didn't recieve any refill on my WATER despite me being right at the bar. Would I come back? No, but I am glad I got to try it! read more

Easy Like Sunday - Short Rib Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

A solid morning meal. The short rib hash was a bit bland for my taste, but the French toast and pancakes were incredibly flavorful and delicious. The staff and atmosphere were just okay nothing special, but standard service. Stick to the sweet dishes! read more

Food 5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 (busy place) Usually a wait. Cool staff. They say I need 85 characters. lol. read more

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First off, the service here was amazing!! From the host to our waitress, everyone was so kind and attentive. Truly A1 service! That said, I don't think the food quite lives up to the hype or the wait time. We tried the ube pancakes (pretty solid), cowboy bacon (definitely our favorite item), and chicken sausage (a bit dry). The eggs were just okay, not much flavor or anything special. The peach lavender mimosa was nice though! Overall, it's a decent brunch spot with great vibes and stellar service, but the food itself didn't wow us enough to make me want to rush back. Still, judging by how packed it was, they're clearly doing something right with their community.... Maybe we ordered wrong-- idk! It was cool though. 3.5/5 read more

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Excellent service! Delicious breakfast- ambiance felt Down home and comfortable - come on really? You really got to get rid of the mandatory 85 character reviews yiiiiiiiish!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Good, different and expensive...at least for us having a late breakfast. Hard to find in their shopping center, which is three levels and oddly arranged. Lots of businesses under or over others and limited signage, depending on how you approach it. Keep trying. A very eclectic menu. It had breakfast brunch items, lunch items, sweets and interesting combinations of ingredients. Try this: Best Sellers: Chicken & Waffles, Short Rib Benedict (!), Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (very interesting). Plates: Breakfast Burrito, Avocado Toast, Sunday Chicken Sandwich (!). And, Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast, Smoked Salmon Tartine...not likely to find in Charlotte area any time soon. Other Options: Brunch Combos, Kids' Breakfast Plates. Seating is not very large, but they seem to thrive on Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery via App and Website, along with in-house. Wife and I had Churro Pancakes ($19.95), which was a six pancake high mound of cinnamon flavored cakes with butter on top. Too much to eat, so half of it came home with us. I had their wonderful shrimp and grits ($22.95) and they were up there with the best I have ever had. Cajun shrimp literally stuck into very creamy and flavorful grits and lots of bacon and spring onion (maybe leeks) all over it. Yum-a-luscious for sure. We had herbal (natch!) tea and juice ($4.95 each). I think they are on to something...not the usual fare in Charlotte. You tell us all what you think. read more

This is a cute little spot, with a long wait (went on a Thursday morning.) Although our server was nice and attentive, the food was just subpar and pricey. I had the pulled pork hash, which they sat directly on top of the potatoes which made the potatoes mushy. There also wasn't enough flavor, and the eggs were bland. Cute establishment, but there's better breakfast places out there. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Eggs, sausage & grits. Eggs & pulled pork hash. Both were just okay. Rather bland. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

All I have to say is that the shrimp and grits is 10 out of 10! Also if you enjoy a different mimosa the peach lavender hits right every single time! Food is always consistent! Service is great! read more

I came in on a Wednesday around 12pm and although there was no hostess, the bartender was able to signal for me to have a seat wherever I wanted. So I did. I will say that it was a bit difficult to enjoy the ambience once I sat down because the kitchen crew had their music on so loud that I could barely hear my own thoughts. Later, I had some trouble deciding what to eat, so I asked the bartender (he never told me his name, sorry) and he recommended their new pumpkin pancakes and WOW were they sweet. The walnuts they added on top, however, helped. All in all, had an alright time, but I'm not so sure the food, ambience nor service was special enough to keep me coming back any time soon. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Pumpkin pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Was trying to figure out what the appeal was. Still kinda searching for it. I guess it's the over-the-top style pancakes and French toast. Dessert for breakfast kinda place, I guess. Food we had was good. Nothing crazy. I had the chicken eggs benny. Shawty had the red velvet pancakes. Small space. Tables so close I could've eaten off my neighbors plates. Waited 45 mins. Small portions. Felt rushed. Don't mean to hate, but charlotte has better options. 6/10 experience. read more

First time visiting this restaurant and cannot believe that I have not ever stopped in prior to today. No reservations required however, generally there is a little bit of a wait. The menu has the typical brunch items to choose from, as well as some other typical lunch choices. Their French Toast was so amazing. They were so good that I had to place an additional order to go. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Tried ELS for the first time and it did not disappoint. We went on a Saturday morning for brunch and they were busy but we managed to grab a patio seat outside for our party of 6. Our server was attentive and provided us with great service as well. read more

Easy Like Sunday - Shrimp & grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Stopped in for a brunch on a Thursday late morning, inside was packed with only outside or bar seating available. Our party of 2 chose to sit outside. They intermittently played music. Our server was pretty prompt with our food/drink order. If you love sweets, you would love the pancake menu it has sooo many sweet options. I enjoyed the veggie scramble. I appreciate when a restaurant offers more than an omelette for a non meat eater. We ate our plates clean! The mimosas were in cute glasses and were decent. We were constantly having to swipe copious flies away from the food table. But it seemed to only be our table location, other outside patrons didn't seem to have many; and of course we are outside lol. Overall I see what the hype is about, would definitely go back again and try something new. read more

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