My friend suggested it for breakfast. It was a very small breakfast spot with limited seating, so we ordered to go. They had a smaller breakfast menu, but I landed on their homestyle breakfast with bacon, potatoes, and raisin toast. They also had an option to have liver mush, which I never heard of or tried. The cashier mentioned it's like a slab of pork. My friend had the Cajun grits, and I almost ordered that, but had an unpleasant experience with grits at the last restaurant I went to, so wanted a safe bet. It did take a little longer than anticipated for my plate to come out, but the staff is very pleasant and kind. My meal was very simple but very good. My favorite part of it was the bacon. It was perfectly crisp with the right amount of crunch. I tried it with the raisin toast, and it was sweet and savory. My friend commented that the grits were good, too. The prices there were even better. I would definitely support again if I was in the area. read more

Fannie Cakes Bakery - Bacon, potatoes, and raisin toast (homestyle breakfast) - Bakeries Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. No one seasons and scrambles an egg like Fannie Cakes. The place is so friendly and welcoming you feel like you are in a beloved family kitchen. Do not miss out on this experience if you are in the area. Bonus - this place is run by some of the most kind hearted people you will ever meet. This restaurant should be nationally known for the great food and feel good atmosphere that is so rarely seen anywhere. read more

Lissssteeennn this is a HIDDEN GEM!! This place is take out only so be aware of that. The hours during the week are 7:30am -12:30pm so come early if you have want to try it. It's a breakfast/brunch kinda spot. We got breakfast burrito with bacon and turkey sausage, quiche slice, cheesy grits and a blueberry scone. The prices are real reasonable. The quiche was maybe my favorite quiche if all time ! The grits were not my cup of tea ...a little too savory to me but I'm sure they have their audience. Service was good and there is no inside so no "ambience" lol . A great spot to grab food if you in Gastonia ! Very reasonable price. Someone tell Keith Lee about Fannie's! read more

I selected a delectable grit bowl, complete with a cooked egg and a savory salmon patty of my choice. In my enthusiasm for salmon patties, I couldn't resist ordering an extra one. The grits, once adorned with a generous dollop of butter and a pinch of salt, achieved perfection. However, I found myself yearning for more eggs; typically, I indulge in three scrambled eggs. The salmon patties, though, stole the show with their abundant flavors that reached their pinnacle when dipped into the creamy grits. I contemplated indulging in a slice of cake, but to my surprise, the sole flavor option available was pumpkin spice. I'd recommend checking out this establishment when you find yourself in Gastonia. #gratuityadded #Salmon #fannie #breakfast #foodie #salmonpatties #pumpkinspice #pronouncetheL #foodstagram #gastonia #gastonianc #clteats #gastoncounty #foodblogger #FannieCakesCafe #foodiesofinstagram  #foodlover #winningwednesday #charlottefoodie #cltfoodie, #clt #charlotte #keeppounding #gashouse #comfortfood #falltime #itriedit read more

Fannie Cakes Bakery - Grits. Eggs. Salmon patties - Bakeries Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

A nice family establishment situated in the middle of town. You feel the love as soon as you walk thru the door. Food is cooked to order so you have to have some patience. The owner Stephanie came out and talked to us made me feel like I've known her forever. Will revisit if I'm ever in that area again. read more

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Placed an order through door dash and this was the quickest I've ever been delivered food. Food was hot and fresh. I got the grits, egg, and salmon bowl with pancakes. I didn't care for the salmon patty but the grits were really creamy and I liked that. It wasnt bad I just don't care for salmon patties. The pancakes were light and fluffy. I would definitely order from here again but of course choose something I actually like to eat. read more

Fannie Cakes Bakery - Salmon Patty, Scrambled Egg, and grits - Bakeries Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Good food I love the salmon and the desserts they never miss... wish they had a earlier opening I would order during the week but the food is something I look forward to on the weekends read more

Incredible restaurant with incredible food. Some of the best breakfast I've had in quite a while. From someone who hates grits with a passion... I ate them all PS: Don't listen to entitled Bev L. review. read more

I come here from time to time for a sweet treat, but here lately Ive heard a lot of chatter about the grits. Of course, I need to try these amazing grits so I came by for brunch one day and wanted the shrimp & grits. Unfortunately, they were out of shrimp so I got the grits with the salmon patty. I was very impressed with the taste and portion size. Honestly, I was skeptical about the salmon patty because I really wanted shrimp, but after tasting it, I was i heaven! I would highly recommend the grits for sure. I only gave 4 stars for the following reason: they never have a lot of selection of sweets. When I came by, I was hoping for a piece of cake to top off the experience, but they only had brownies, which looked really dark and rich, which wasn't what I was going for although I know they would be delicious. Otherwise, the restaurant itself is clean, cute and quaint. I'll definitely be back! read more

Fannie Cakes Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

I had the raven grits bowl and it was delicious. We ordered from the takeout window. Not sure if they have an inside seating area. Highly recommend! read more

First of all, it's hot as hell in there. They need to turn the air on. Secondly, the young man at the front taking orders needs some more training in customer service, specifically making eye contact with your customers, smiling, and looking at them directly when you're speaking. I could barely hear what he was saying because his head was down and his voice was low. I'll give him some grace since he's young and perhaps he will learn and improve. In addition, it would be nice if customers walking in the door were greeted with a friendly hello or welcome or a smile. That lets me know that you're happy to see me because you know, or should know, that I could have taken my business elsewhere. There was no friendly greeting with this business. I also noticed that NO ONE was wearing a mask. No hand sanitizer at the front for the young man and young lady taking orders and bagging the food. Being a person of color, I want to support black businesses but not just for the sake of supporting them because they are black. I expect a high level of service from them. Now, onto the food. I ordered the shrimp and grits. Absolutely AMAZING!!! Delicious creamy grits with shrimp and cheese seasoned just right. They were prepared in a reasonable amount of time and they were hot! I will definitely be returning to get some more of these as well as try other things on their menu. I've heard fantastic things about their stuffed French toast. Maybe next time I will see an improvement in the customer service aspect. read more

Had breakfast for the first time Saturday. Shrimp and Grits for the wife were excellent. I got the Grits Bowl with potatoes, Bacon,egg,cheese and chicken sausage. Nice combination of flavors. Looking forward to returning. read more

Fannie Cakes Bakery - Grits Bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Stopped by for breakfast the other morning, it was my first time here. Wasn't quite sure what was good so I stuck with what I knew (oatmeal) and also opted to try something for lunch as well (salmon patty and home potatoes). I am what you call an oatmeal snob, it has to have the right texture, the consistency of the liquid must be just right....needless to say I know oatmeal. And, I must say sweet baby Jesus this is some darn good oatmeal. The flavors from the fruit mixed with the almonds provided the right amount of crunch. The combination of everything was splendid to my taste buds. It comes with a side of toast (raisin or wheat) I chose wheat - which was what it was toast (kinda heavy on the butter side). The salmon patty was cooked right and seasoned well, the potatoes were on the heavy salty side. I could only eat two then had to toss them, which was a bummer because I was looking forward to eating them. I gave it three stars because I wish I had been asked when I walked in if it was my first time there. Just so I could have been made aware of their specialty items, when I was standing there waiting on my food I heard someone order the grit bowl with hash browns instead of grits. This wasn't mentioned anywhere on the menu so how would I had known. The three kids working the front were busy laughing at the name of the door dash order to engage in any conversation or answer any questions. If I lived in this area, I would go back and explore more menu options. read more

Ok so let me start by saying I absolutely love supporting BLACK business! Secondly, the food here is great...hands down! Well priced! And well portioned! However, today I was very disappointed in the service I received. Not only did it take extra long for my to-go order to come out today (no biggie I understand it's a small operation) but I get all the way home to see part of my order was no where to be found! I was agitated but not enough to write them off completely, again I understand things happen sometimes right? When I arrived at the restaurant to pick up my missing French toast, which I previously called in to inform them I was on my way back to retrieve, I had to specify to them I wanted it made fresh, keep in my mind my other food was waiting on me at my house getting cold, when I got there it still wasn't ready ! I waited another 10 mins for my missing food. Though they did apologize several times, nothing was done to try to rectify the fact that I had to come all the way back to retrieve part of my order that they simply neglected to put in my bag. The kicker was this, while I waited for my French toast to be remade I over heard the cashier urge the food runner to give another patron, who happened to be a Caucasian woman a complimentary piece of cake because she had been "waiting too long"... when my order finally came out after several minutes I was told to have a nice day ...no attempt to damage control, no attempt to go out of their way to make sure I felt valued and appreciated, no attempt to "right" the extreme inconvenience cause by their neglect to make sure my order was correctly packaged . I was blown away! I say all of this to make this point...in my experiences it seems that a lot of Black Businesses seem to go out of their way to make sure that when those outside of the black community "visit" their establishments that they go out of their way to bend over backward to ensure they feel valued as a customer, and honestly I get it for some it's a sign that they have somehow "arrived" as a thriving business when they begin to get a more diverse customer base; however I would urge not only this restaurant but others like it to not forget that black customers can also have influence that reaches far and wide , we too have green dollars that spend! Furthermore, often times, it is we that will continue to support you long and repeatedly after "others" cease to make "field trips" to your black establishments! If you are wondering if I will be back to Fannie's...I will! I truly believe in supporting local black business and also believe in allowing both individuals and businesses to "right their wrongs" and make steps to improve their business practices, especially when its customer service related. This review is one written from a place of love, but also of accountability and hope that it somehow assist this business and possibly others to pay attention and value all your customers as you should I love Black Business, but I left this black business today wondering if they love black consumers? read more

I recently ordered a Pineapple Upside-Down cake from Fannie Cakes. This was honestly one of the best I've ever had. The cake was a dense and delicious pound cake with pineapple cherry and brown sugar crunch topping. It was AMAZING!!! I will be coming to Fannie for more cakes in the future. German Chocolate and Hummingbird sound like good next steps!!! :) read more

I love this place the breakfast the grits the food! The owner is working her butt off and it shows. I enjoy all the baked goods and you can order to go items! A great spot to drop in when you are in the area. See you there! Yum!! read more

I just had the best pork chops for lunch that I have ever had. And great cobbler too!!

The food is delicious, tastes homemade. Welcoming and great service. If I lived here, I'd be getting breakfast at Fannie's every morning! read more

Fannie Cakes Bakery - Hearty Healthy Oatmeal - Bakeries Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Horrible atmosphere, not modern or inviting. Not open on Mondays? Felt like eating is a plantation kitchen. Wtf

Fannie Cakes Bakery is such a cute place. Ms. Fannie was so sweet and welcoming. She has complimentary sweet tea or coffee while you sit and chat. The shrimp and grits are delicious!! It's a big portion for a great price and I'm so impressed. I work down the street and this will be a regular lunch spot from now on. read more

Fannie Cakes Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Always a good spot to hit for breakfast everything made to order wonderful staff... call in DoorDash or walk is always fast service

I have placed multiple orders from Fannie Cakes Bakery and I have NOT BEEN DISAPPOINTED!!! The chocolate chip cookies taste fresh out of the oven like grandma use to make. The lemon and red velvet mini bundt Cakes are so good I can't stop once I start eating one. Truly great customer service and the best quality baked goods around. Home town baker with world class taste. If you've not tried this place you are doing yourself an injustice. read more

Great food and excellent customer service. My personal favorites are the bacon grits bowl and the lemon pound cake!! Check Fannies out; you won't be disappointed! read more

Not happy! Refused to even let me order. So tired of people that "know better" This site wants me to post more but there is nothing else to say really. Will not be back cannot deal with people who won't listen to anything that anyone else has to say. Wish them the best wish I could have tried their food! read more

Shrimp and grits are the bomb! Salmon patties are just like my moms, good! Friendly staff.

Food is typically good. The customer service with the cashier (young man) at the front needs improvement. It's as if I'm not welcome EVERY time I stop in. read more

I first came here last year when they were at the smaller location next door. From day 1, I knew we found a diamond in the rough! They make mouthwatering shrimp and grits, a deluxe style of oatmeal, yummy salmon & grits, and so many other options for breakfast at an amazingly low price. If you are like me and want all the breakfast sandwich fixings but not as a sandwich, they even have a deconstructed version. Did I mention their desserts?! They are also amazing! The brownies, bundt cakes, and larger styles cakes. Delicious! Now that I'm writing this review, I need to plan a trip back ASAP! read more

Ordered a Lime cake for my wife's birthday. It was gorgeous and tasted just as good. My wife was very pleased. Thank you Fannie

They make the best homemade sweet potatoe cakes! and I love the lemon cake too. Nice little bakery/cafe tucked around the corner off Main ave. You will be in for a treat. read more

I've been back to Fannie Cakes since they expanded and opened up the dining area. Their service is still great and I love the grits! The dining area is very nice and inviting. Unfortunately, I was getting my order to-go, so I couldn't find enjoy it. I even enjoyed the infused water. I haven't had anything from Fannie Cakes yet that I don't like. The last time I was there I had a honey butter biscuit. It literally melted in my mouth, it was so flaky. I'll definitely be back! read more

Quaint little cafe in downtown Gastonia. Their stuffed French toast is amazing and the shrimp and grits are to die for! The staff were all super nice and friendly. The only major downside is their selection of baked goods. They only had a couple things when we were there. They might do preorder, but I don't know, I didn't ask. read more

I believe I've had everything on the menu lolllll!!!!! Everything I've had thus far is superb shrimp, grits, and fresh homemade bakes are scrumptious. The owner Stephanie is personable and the customer service won't disappoint read more