I wish every restaurant handled being busy like toast does! We went around 130 on a Saturday afternoon and, because there was just two of us, was able to sit down right away. The waiters float around and help every table so you do not have a specific waiter. This seemed to work out great. We ordered and received our food in record time. Their menu has a lot of options for both breakfast and lunch so it will appease most palates. It's fairly pricey for breakfast in my opinion but it was a great experience while we visited Davidson for the afternoon. read more

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Food is fantastic. Service is fantastic. The spot is super cute and small. With older rustic finishes It feels like everyone working is your server. One persons sits you. Another gets your drink order. A different person refills your drinks. Someone else brings your food. All the while everyone stops and checks that you're having a good experience. The wait can get long during breakfast. That's weekday or weekend. So plan to come with time to wait. read more

Great service, great value and great food. We stopped for breakfast but were short of time. Our waitress was very helpful, made sure our food came quickly, kept us on time and sent us out with coffee to go. We had the avocado omelet, breakfast sandwich and waffles. All were delicious and huge portions. The interior was also cute. read more

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Not really that good. Had the poached egg with spinach on top I think the Florentine Benedict. And it was not flavored and just not what it could be. My fiancé had the bacon and peanut butter pancakes and they were just ok. And then he also had breakfast sampler that was ok, just not anything special at all! read more

Can I just say... this place ROCKS! Put aside for a moment that the food is outstanding! What I love is the experience. Davidson has small town charm. This morning just in front of the restaurant was the Saturday morning Farmers Market. This town is so quaint. Love it! Toast is absolutely charming. It is my new favorite breakfast spot (or is it brunch). I didn't get out of bed until almost noon so for the sake of this review let's say brunch. They serve eggs after 12PM. Whoot Whoot! I had trouble deciding though because their menu is so fantastic and they have daily specials. I was eying up the peaches and cream crapes and the pumpkin spice pancakes but settled on the Egg white Saturday scramble with Gruyere cheese, spinach and turkey accompanied by an English muffin and home fries for $9.50. They bring corn bread and apple butter as a starter that is way good. All of their food is so fresh. Also, they serve Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's(just sayin...). If you are looking for a fabulous little place that could soon become "your place" try them out. Then enjoy the great little town of Davidson. It doesn't disappoint. Enjoy! read more

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I stopped in here for a quick bite to eat with my wife. As soon as we walked in we were immediately seated which was nice for how busy it was. We met a few of the serves because they have a great system of ask whoever is closest for anything you may need and everyone was so friendly. I ordered the plain hot dog and it was great. I found the bun it was on a little odd because it looked like a folded slice of bread, but when I looked underneath it wasn't folded. It was actually a hot dog bun! Very cool and hadn't seen one like it before. Great place to stop in and have breakfast, lunch, or brunch! read more

Famous Toastery - A delightful plain hotdog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Before you even bother to read any further -- go to La Patisserie in Mooresville instead (although there is also one down the street) -- that place is way better. We didn't even stay long enough to eat at Toast Cafe due to the awful customer service. My friends and I came for brunch on a Saturday and were quoted a 25 minute wait for a table. We asked if we could sit at the bar and wait and the hostess said that was not a problem. So we sat there and we all ordered a cup of coffee while we waited (by the way, AWFUL coffee). Then she kept asking us how long we were going to be until she finally just told us to move so that she could seat people at the bar. We explained that we were told we could wait at the bar and she said that the information we had been told was incorrect. We talked to the manager who really didn't do anything either besides apologize so we decided to leave. We went to La Patisserie in Mooresville instead and had a wonderful experience! Way better food options and fantastic customer service! read more

I rarely write reviews on Yelp. But when I do, they are immensely complimentary yet well deserved. I stumbled upon this establishment after a business meeting. Parched, hungry, and eager to hit the hot highway on a summer Monday, I was not in the mood for a trifling delay. But at the Famous Toastery, I needn't worry. I ordered a California salad as a wrap. The staff abided, and I had a to-go order within mere minutes. While I waited, the wait staff and I conversed. Made me feel like I was home, as if a character on Cheers. I then received what was the most delightful meal I've had in years. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Toast was good, for sure, but im not really sure what all the fuss was about. And by fuss, i mean 30-60 minute long wait for brunch and jam packed tables. This place is so busy and while it was decent brakfast food, nothing really stood out to me. I had the Cali- Benny which is a modified egg benedict with avocado and tomato instead of canadian bacon. The combination was great, but the hollindaise sauce lacked some flavor and the eggs had a strong vinegar taste. Im guessing they use too much while poaching. Although, they do ask you exactly how you want your eggs poached ( yellow runny, white hard, white runny, etc) and mine came out spot on. They do serve complimentary cornbread when you sit down, but it wasnt great. Overall i dont really have any major complaints, but thought it was kind of a standard breakfast place. read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We had a wonderful time here. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful! We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I had the cream cheese and strawberry filled French toast with smoked sausage. It was delicious! My friend had the cinnamon raisin French toast with bacon which she also said was delicious. They also worked with my friend's food allergies and we enjoyed the wild berry mimosa as well as the creamsicle mimosa. The experience was incredible. You've got to try it out when you're in town! A local treasure. read more

First time here and immediately fell in love! The place is bright and cheerful. Lots to look at! Everyone is your server is a great concept! Helps move things along quickly! Our food came out fast which was great! My husband got corned beef hash with 2 poached eggs and a side of biscuits and gravy. I had a single serving of blueberry stuffed French toast and a side of grits. I also had a coffee which was surprisingly good! Usually coffee is weak I find at breakfast spots, but it was good! We were there for a total of an hour. Everyone was friendly! We will be back! They also have a full bar and serve mimosas and bloody Mary's :) read more

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Toast is a well regarded breakfast place in Davidson, though they have other locations throughout the city as well. I think it's overhyped for what it is. It's a normal breakfast place with average food. The atmosphere is what sets it apart, more so than the food. Service is nice and quick, which helps with the turnover. Try to come in early before the church crowd on Sunday's. We went around 9 am and didn't have a wait. However, I've been before where the wait was close to an hour. Fortunately, if you do have to wait, you can stand outside on the quaint Davidson downtown streets and enjoy coffee. They do serve delicious cornbread as an appetizer with some sort of Apple marmalade. They have all of your typical breakfast offerings: egg sandwiches, omelets, pancakes, French toast, and a seasonal special menu. Coffee was just ok. Our food was served about 5 minutes after ordering, which is somewhat alarming. I got the Huevos rancheros off of the specials menu. It was just okay. They weren't served with flour tortillas and I prefer they served whole black beans rather than refried. The others at the table ordered breakfast sandwiches and they were just average, and didn't come with a side. The food was fine for what we were looking for as a casual/quick meal, but if you're looking for a more upscale brunch or more eclectic menu, I'd suggest Fork. read more

Famous Toastery - Huevos rancheros. Just okay. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Wonderful breakfast place! Had a spur of the moment breakfast here -the service, friendliness and food were great! I had eggs, grits and toast. My server was new,Tyler I think, and was really helpful and efficient. In fact, since I'm just visiting, I asked a few servers what I could do in the area for the day and they all were kind and helpful. Authentic kindness. Atmosphere (especially the staff) and great food make a restaurant worth coming back to, and this one sure hit the mark! Hope to be back in the near future. read more

This is an adorable restaurant! The atmosphere is so charming and the staff are really friendly. I went for breakfast and everything was so good that I can't wait to come back for lunch. For breakfast I ordered the avocado omelet, which comes with three eggs, avocado, bacon, tomato and Parmesan. It was very tasty. My only complaint is that the ingredients weren't integrated into the egg. The omelet was really a fried egg wrapped around the filling. I never like for restaurants to prepare an omelet this way. I prefer for everything to be mixed together. But most importantly, it tasted good. The omelet comes with a side of either hashbrowns, grits or fruit and your choice of toast. I opted for the hashbrowns and wheat toast. The hashbrowns are actually homefries (fried potatoes), and they were excellent. They cook them in bacon grease, which gives them tons of flavor! The toast was also surprisingly good. In most places, the toast is an after that, but that's not the case here. The bread was thick and soft. Yum! I see why it's the namesake. Tip: consider the decaf coffee or the half and half coffee. The regular coffee is quite strong. Overall, this was a delightful experience. Thanks Toast for helping me start my day off right. read more

Famous Toastery - Avocado omelet, hashbrowns, wheat toast and a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

This was my 1st visit to Toast of Davidson since Toast Cafe of Huntersville closed. I really enjoyed Toast Cafe. I loved how it was located in an all too small house, especially for the crowds that would arrive on the weekend. This was my local place. It was charming. After my visit to Toast of Davidson, I feel the charm is gone. Atmosphere - Small downtown setting, busy, crowded...it feels like this site used to be a local bar...maybe it once was one. Food - On this visit I had the Greek Omelet, which consisted of spinach, onion, tomato, and feta cheese. My order came w/ a side of toast and homefries. This dish w/ an ice tea came to $13.48 + tip. While to start they still bring you corn bread with an applesauce like spread (tasty to eat on its' own), I had a little sticker shock when leaving. It was good...but not that good and I really did not feel like I ate a lot of food. Service - Service is still excellent at Toast. On this visit the waitstaff appeared professional (a bunch of 20 somethings) as compared to the teenagers that seemed to make up most of the staff at the last location. Overall - I still like Toast, I just don't LOVE it anymore. Maybe it's the new location or the pricing or maybe it was just a different time back then. I was young, you were different...its me...not you. Toast, it was fun while it lasted. read more

Famous Toastery - Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelette w/ Home Fries and Toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Be prepared to wait, especially if you want to sit outside. We received our food, before our drinks. Seemed crazy but to be expected on a gorgeous Saturday brunch time. The food is good, it's not a quick in and out breakfast joint. read more

My wife and I stopped here last Saturday for breakfast outside. Food was good but it took 30 minutes for eggs & bacon? We were told the kitchen was backed up and a lot of new folks hired. I will give them the benefit of the doubt this time. read more

A group of us 20 plus decided to visit this spot last minute and was so glad we did! The food and service is spectacular!!! Group from Charlotte, St. Louis, and Tampa read more

I have been to many famous toasteries, this one happens to be closest to a friend of mines home. Something about this location just sets it apart from the rest. This is by far my favorite one. I don't know if it's the wonderful service, the warm atmosphere, or the delicious food. I am never disappointed here. The GF options are amazing and I always feel like I have so many options. Also, the mimosa options are fabulous! I know the food is the same at all locations, but I'm telling you this specific location is amazing. Check it out for sure! read more

My kids love the stuffed French toast, but it is a bit sweet for me. I prefer my omelet fillings to be mixed in with the eggs, instead of folded over. The coffee could be improved. It is often difficult for me to get a 2nd cup on a Saturday. Overall it's OK, but there are less expensive places nearby that I prefer. read more

I wanted to give these local guys 5 stars but it just wasn't quite there. I loved the layout with the huge bar on the right wall. Our service was on point. And the food, the food was good, but not amazing. With so many other good breakfast spots around Charlotte these days, it just didn't stand out from the rest. Me and my cohort were in the area one afternoon trying to see if we could find out more info on the opening of Kindred's, a block or so away. It looks like they're still a few weeks away. Toast seemed like the obvious choice. We walked into an extremely busy restaurant for what I considered to be after lunch hours. After being promptly seated our server came shortly after. As usual, I have to take forever to order, because it has to be the best. Once I was told there 86'd the corned beef hash I got the avocado omelet as others had mentioned on here. My counterpart ordered a benedict and a bloody mary. Our food came out fast. I liked the omelet, it just didn't seem to be anything special. I would have preferred if the toppings would have been worked into it, instead of just being placed into a folded egg cake. The had asked my date how she wanted her eggs cooked(on a benedict)? As she was drinking a bloody mary at 2pm on a Tuesday, I answered for her with "soft poached", I kinda wonder what other options there were though. Anyhow, it was perfectly poached. The hollandaise was a little too citrusy for me though. Almost like lemon juice extract or something. A little zest would have been perfect. We also tried to split a big ole flavored flapjack. Some kind of berry and walnut. Simple, but yet executed well. I forgot to mention that the place was extremely hot. Like uncomfortably so. Maybe something was wrong with kitchen vents that day, I don't know. But other than that no real complaints. Good food that isn't too awful expensive and in a great location if you are a Davidson local or a college kid. read more

We don't make our way up to the Lake Norman area nearly as often as we would like but this weekend was a very special occasion, Ella and I delivered a Wedding Cake to the Peninsula Club. After 48 hours of intense baking, decorating, and packaging we turned a whole lot of butter and powdered sugar into a Two Tiered Wedding Cake, 300 Lemon Zest Cupcakes, and 300 White Chocolate dipped and hand decorated Cake Pops. After being secluded from the rest of the world for 2 days we had worked up quite the appetite and after delivering the Wedding Cake we were on the hunt for some grub. With my Urbanspoon app in hand I started searching for some quick options and stumbled on Toast Cafe as being one of the highest rated restaurants in the area. With almost 500 votes, an 87% score, and only being a couple miles from us we were sold and on our way to Toast Cafe. Its rained in the Queen City nearly every day in the last month... today was no different. When we got there the monsoon was in full swing but we were lucky enough to park right across the street and run inside before getting completely soaked. The lighting inside was abysmal and we felt like if we worked there we would have to bring a damn flashlight with us to work everyday just to see our way around (slight exaggeration but you get the point). The only seating with even remotely decent lighting was the bar seating closest to the front windows... obviously the spot for us :) After looking through the menu again, and again, and again... we decided to go with the chipotle sweet potato and corn soup, the pesto risotto, and the boursin burger. The chipotle sweet potato and corn soup came to the table first and was a welcome site given the monsoon taking place outside. We loved the soup but were really hoping for the chipotle to be a more noticeable flavor to balance the sweetness of the sweet potato and corn. Even without the chipotle the soup was delicious and we ate every last bite. The spinach pesto risotto was a phenomenal blend of flavors that were super creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect soft risotto texture (unlike the spackle Im used to being served). I was a little concerned that it would't be enough for an entree because it only cost $6 but I actually had enough to take home and enjoy the next day for lunch. The Boursin Burger came topped with lettuce, tomato, black pepper boursin, thick bacon, champagne caramelized sweet onions and garlic mayo on fresh baked ciabatta style buns with a side of fresh greens petite house salad. Knowing I wanted to "save the best bite for last" I dove straight into my salad and got it out of the way first so I could make more space for the boursin beauty that had been presented in front of me. The salad was good (Im not really a fan of mixed greens salads) and it came with a generous portions of shredded cheese and a light touch of ranch dressing but who cares??? Not me, this is all about the Boursin Burger! I'm a self proclaimed burger aficionado and I can say with the utmost confidence that this is one of the best burgers I have ever eaten! The bun was light and warm, the grilled onions were sweet, and the bacon was delightfully thick... but what set this burger apart was the mouthwatering black pepper boursin. Not only does the boursin obviously taste delicious but it brought the burger together and amplified its neighboring ingredients to a higher level. This is an easy recommendation and a new addition to my Foodies Favorites List :) Just when we thought the night couldn't get any better our waitress said the chef wanted us to try their most popular dessert (Frannie's Chocolate Delight). Not wanting to be rude and carefully trying to hide any excitement about taking advantage of free dessert we pondered for a second and said... Hell Yeah! Frannie's Chocolate Delight is a artfully delivered combination of brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, espresso, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a generous supply of whipped cream. Our's came with nearly completely melted ice cream but we inhaled it so quick it didn't make much of a difference. The abundance of chocolate on top of chocolate with more chocolate with whipped cream and ice cream was the perfect ending to our already deliciously memorable meal. Toast Cafe made us regret not making it up to Lake Norman more often. The Queen City is full of amazing restaurants (most of which we have already visited) but if you venture just a few minutes outside of the 4-85 ring you will still find an array of top notch restaurants. Toast Cafe was a quick favorite of ours and we cant wait to hit them up next time for breakfast. Fervent Foodie recommends the southwest chorizo scramble and the peanut-butter-banana-stuffed French toast... both of which we can't wait to sink our teeth into! read more

Perfect place for a casual breakfast/bunch to start your day ;) Love to go there with my friends during weekends. Really love their Benedict & french toast read more

Very cute place on a very cute street. Friendly servers (every server is your server - great concept). All tables, mostly 4-tops, with contoured wooden chairs. The quiche is ok. The bottom crust is thick and dense (almost soggy) but the eggs were well done. But it seemed to be reheated, not freshly/recently cooked. The potatoes were very good (large pieces covered with Montreal seasoning and grilled). Cinnamon raisin toast was a late addition to our order and came out right away, so it was already made, and it tasted like it. The crust was almost unchewable, and it wasn't hot enough to melt the butter. We got a burrito and added sausage. The burrito was ok, but not very hot. read more

In my experience, the best breakfast in the Charlotte area. Let's review the checklist: - A line stretching out front AND quick seating. Check. - Cool ambiance with a diverse crowd. Check. - Outdoor seating front and back. Check. - Killer food. Check. I had eggs, hash browns, and biscuits - all to perfection. Sampled French toast, bacon, and spinach quiche, all fantastic. - Bonus item - killer coffee. Check. All in all, a must stop for breakfast. Other than some slightly inflated prices due to the Davidson pretentious factor, this is as good as it gets. read more

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Doesn't look like much walking by when you get inside the smell welcomes you nicely. We sat down needing to be in and out quickly No matter if you want to sit down for a while or eat quickly this is just the place! The food took very little time to come out, and when it did it was the best food i've ever had. I got the french toast and my dad got the mac and cheese. We both agreed the food was the best food we've ever had! I highly recommend this place to everyone! read more

Small town....small space....now for a lot of places this would be a bad thing, but great things can come in small packages....I should know. Sitting among the little shops and coffee shops and ice cream parlors sits Toast. The name is as cool as the place/food/servers. Can it get packed on the weekend...yes, but just go early and miss the crowds. If you go in the summer, the Farmers Market happens just down the street and makes for a perfect Saturday morning. eggs are great, the pancakes better, and the coffee always hot and tasty. read more

On college tours and stopped here on a recommendation from a local.... Glad we did! Super fast, friendly service. SO friendly... From host to server. They even give you a cup of coffee to go if you'd like... And, let's say maybe you forgot to take said cup with you and come back looking for it, they'll give you a fresh one and do it with a smile on their face!! Crazy nice! Delicious, fresh food. My daughter had the BLT with avocado and I had the arugula salad special. We were both very happy! A bit on the loud side, but in a good way. Makes me wish I lived closer :-) read more

Famous Toastery - Arugula salad special... Yum... Fast and delish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Had a great brunch experience on our first visit here. Had two eggs scrambled, choice of toast (sourdough is delish), and choice of potatoes, grits, or fruit (grits always). Daughter had French toast and potatoes. I tried all of it, and have no complaints. Even on a busy Sunday after church, the wait was only 15 minutes and there was plenty of indoor/outdoor seating to accommodate those waiting. Definitely worth a try. read more

This restaurant is my favorite... they have good quality food amazing atmosphere and a delicious breakfast I would come here every day if I could 5 stars in my book I'm not familiar with there Lunch... yet read more

This is some of the best food I've had in awhile! I ordered a bagel sandwich and not only is it delicious it's HUGE!!! I ordered through DoorDash but can't wait to come in and try it in person! read more

Famous Toastery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Such an adorable little brunch hot spot! Expect to wait, but the wait is worth it. I really enjoyed the fact that all waiters are your waiter, so you do receive excellent service since you aren't simply waiting on one individual. I visited on New Years Eve, therefore it was busy of course, but the food was phenomenal! Brunch is my favorite meal, so I'm glad I went out with a bang in 2015. If you're deciding between the Charlotte and Davidson locations, come to Davison. If you're deciding between the French toast or your low carb diet, GO WITH THE FRENCH TOAST. Any flavor, do it. Also +1 for mimosas and cool local art decor. read more

Famous Toastery - Cinnamon raisin French toast, bomb bacon, mimosa not pictured but greatly enjoyed - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Great orange juice!! None better. Good food, service, & value for your food. We like eating there!

This restaurant is amazing! The staff is incredible and the food is to die for! I went with my mom and aunts and we had the best time. The atmosphere is comforting and light and we enjoyed the music. The menu is extremely broad and has options for all different diets. I would 100% recommend to anyone. read more

There is a line out the door, and I can see why. This was a very charming place. This was our departing meal, and it was really good. It was Parent's Weekend, and Toast Cafe was hopping that Sunday morning. Still, this didn't stop staff from delivering fast service with a genuine smile. As I said, the food was excellent. I had a Club Sandwich, served with a tasty potato salad, which was everything I expected it to be. I somehow can't remember what my friends had. One of them had a wrap which looked really good. I think the other order was one of the many eggs-benedict variations they had on the menu. Maybe I'm just imagining that, as the benedict was a 2nd choice for me, and maybe I was just still craving that. I later learned there are a small handful of Toast Cafes around the Carolinas. I hope they're all as nice as this one. I'll happily return here. Holler if you're coming with. read more

Cute little place in a beautiful town! We came here for a late breakfast early lunch and we were going to get mimosas but we were talked into the Rumimosa and im glad we were because it was great! Our food was very good too. I had the breakfast pizza which the only complaint I would say was not enough cheese, other than that it was great! read more

First time in Davidson NC. Used Yelp to find this place. In for breakfast. Older country/ecclectic decor. Downtow. Lady had corned beef hash. Gentleman had quiche, nice hearty portion. Food was OK. Our pics provided. . This place uses team approach to service. Quickly greeted and seated. First server brought coffee, but my cup was only half full. Lady's cup seemed watered down. A different waitress asked if we were ready and took our orders. Another person refilled coffees & creams. Another brought food. Another re-refilled coffees. 2 others cleaned up. . Overall OK experience. read more

Famous Toastery - Corned beef hash w/ eggs over well done. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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A wonderful place for a weekend breakfast. Service is excellent and I highly recommend the corned beef hash. I think it is fine without the hollandaise sauce but maybe hedge your bets by getting it on the side my friend had an omelet that she said was awesome as well. I'm looking for excuses to head back to Davidson and enjoy some more delicious food here! read more

Some of the best breakfast around! If you are in the Davidson area this location is a must for your breakfast stop. The Davidson location is the original Toast and has become a Charlotte area landmark eatery. read more

I've eaten here frequently in the past. Today, I dragged my three preschoolers here for breakfast, only to be told that they were only allowing "friends and family" inside the restaurant. All of the franchising / expansion they've done seems to have taken away from caring about their longtime customers. I won't be coming back. The Egg Cafe is a much friendlier local option. read more