it's cold outside and blowy and the door doesn't close without a lot of help which makes today…read moreespecially rough because it's cold and blowy outside... got seated out of the breeze plus coffee, iced water, a menu and a little time to figure out what's important in life. despite the headlines and hoopla about country fried steak I turned my attention to the hash and eggs and subbed a biscuit for the standard toast options. a plate comes out kinda quick; smaller than anticipated but pretty well full-up: home fries on the end looking brown and very smart with "bits" but lacking a depth of flavour so more like 'breakfast potatoes'. eggs up are done well, set whites and totally liquidy yolks begging for a blast of whatever hot pepper sauce they use here. it's food science people, use more if it's got flavor, less if it's bottled heat. fine ground hash looks vended but less greasy and tastes like somebody put some effort into it so I'm a little conflicted here. forks good but I like to see bits and bigger bits :-\ ...and a biscuit. a little doughy and no scorch? air-bake pans can do that too. thinking I should've maybe took a seat at the counter and asked for an egg poached on grits plus a skirt steak on the side but this is barely about breakfast to start with...

This is the second time visiting this establishment. The staff and manger are very pleasant and…read moreaccommodating. The food is basic and pretty good. The establishment is a basic restaurant/diner style. Will definitely visit again.

Had frequented this spot when owned by original owners, and very satisfied, then sold and was just…read morenot anywhere as good. Resold to new owner and went to try again. Pleasantly surprised with the service and quality of food ordered. Wife ordered grilled cheese sandwich, a few cheeses used as well as tomato and bacon added, on a hearty bread. Also had a nice cheese skirt melted around sandwich. She loved it along with the crisp fries. I had a order of full pancakes, 3 rustic shaped pancakes with good flavor, added maple syrup and butter to make a delicious breakfast. Service was excellent and will again become a regular breakfast restaurant rotation.

Rise Café is a total Gem!…read more The food was absolutely delicious and the staff super friendly. I tried the corn beef hash and while it was described as house made, I would venture to guess it's actually high-quality store-bought, corned beef, finally minced and seasoned with the potatoes even so it was very good! The grits were really creamy although you can tell they're cooked with chicken broth rather than heavy cream, which is the traditional southern way. It is a bit small inside maybe 10 tables total but they have a nice patio in front that's fairly expensive. I would definitely return as a regular to this establishment. Thanks for a great dining experience!

When we are in the mood for a meaty breakfast, we always think of The Egg Cafe in Davidson. While…read moresmaller than their previous location, The Egg Cafe (located inside The Crazy Pig) is cozy inside, and their chefs haven't missed a beat serving breakfast. We usually get the same things every time. I like their Mixed Grill omelet, filled with chopped ham, bacon, sausage, and cheese. I do wish the cheese-to-egg ratio were higher, but you can always ask for extra cheese, like I often do. My husband loves their house-made corned beef hash. It's so good, and you can tell it's not from a can! Their hash browns aren't super crispy, but have a lot of flavor. Ditto for their homefries. Service is always friendly and fast here. Their coffee is good, too. We'll keep coming back!

Cold little morning we walked in thank goodness they were open. Breakfast was good, I got stuffin…read moremuffin which was an English muffin every ham and cheese. Everything was very hood

Food 15 out of 10 Service 15 out of 10…read moreCleanly diner ambiance...I think you get where this is going. If you're remotely close, hit enter and tune in with Famous Eatery. It tasted good to know people still care about quality. Holy cinnamon roll flapjacks!

Famous Toastery - Davidson, NC…read more Let me just start this the only way possible... "Best breakfast everrrrrrrr." (Read that in Chris Tucker's voice from Friday ) Listen. I don't throw those words around lightly. I'm a breakfast professional. I've traveled. I've eaten. I've sacrificed stretchy waistbands for less. First of all Kayla J. Service? VIP. Celebrity status. I felt like I walked in with a security detail. The way she checked on us? I thought she was about to hand me a Grammy. Attentive, friendly, and faster than my metabolism trying to survive those portions. Now let's talk FOOD. The corned beef hash with potatoes and eggs? My goodness. The eggs were perfectly cooked -- that yolk broke open like it had something to prove. The corned beef? Crispy, juicy, seasoned like somebody's grandma was back there supervising the kitchen. The potatoes? Golden. Crunchy. Faith restored. And these portions?? They don't believe in small plates here. They believe in "Cancel your lunch plans" plates. I wasn't eating breakfast... I was entering a commitment. You know it's serious when you're halfway through and start negotiating with yourself: "Alright... one more bite... for America." And don't even get me started on the pancakes. Fluffy like they were trained in altitude. Powdered sugar falling like breakfast confetti. Absolute madness. Famous Toastery in Davidson isn't just breakfast it's a spiritual experience with syrup. 10/10. Would return. Would loosen belt again. If you're anywhere near Davidson and not eating here... you're playing yourself.

Good bagel sandwich, seems to be one of the better options in the area. I don't have much else to…read moresay, I just got a bagel sandwich and it met my expectations. It wasn't the most memorable in the world, but I'm kind of a bagel snob, and I'm always gonna prefer New York's, but this was good, got the job done, service was friendly and it was ready when I arrived.

so I've been in randomly over the past couple years and life is generally okay if not stellar but…read moresomething has gone seriously amiss with cooler weather... I stopped in on my way to get orejas and polvorones because, well, you know... steamed bagel sandwiches!! and they can be got with mostly healthful stuffings too. maybe it's time to rethink the routine as the shine has worn thin: too many empty napkin holders on the tables and a few of those haven't been bussed in the 40 minutes I've been waiting for coffee. yeah, forty minutes... it seems excessive to me but maybe it's just me. on the plus side the overhead is agreeable and it's still better than the place across the roundabout. my pirate on blueberry was good despite the absent coffee but less great because of it :-( sad face

First watch is my favorite restaurant ever. Healthy ingredients, great service. Dri is amazing!read more

I have been to this particular location many times and there are a few issues I'd like to highlight…read morehere. First the good: this is a great menu. There are many great options to choose from especially if you want to go the healthy route. There are pancakes, waffles, etc on the menu too. The portions are good since you get sides depending on your meal choice. The place has a nice farmhouse cafe vibe with wood tables and spacing is good. Now the bad: There were mugs already on the table which I do not care for, because I'm not sure they take them away for each table. I wanted hot tea, but when I looked in, it was dirty. The other mug was clean so that was the one I used. I got my hot water, tea bags, cream and honey packets to make my tea, but I don't get a spoon. I'm not sure why they don't give teaspoons, but when I asked for a spoon, I got a large soup spoon. Not sure about this. We placed our orders and everything came out fine, except when I started eating my bowl of fruit side, all the grapes were brown on top. Seems like something noticeable that is not as fresh to serve to a customer. Disappointed with this too. Another thing to mention, we had to ask for water refills. Then when someone brought over a refill they brought a carafe. Why not start out with the carafe? Server waits until end of meal to bring it, then brings another glass afterwards with water too. A lot of these issues seem to be training and management of the restaurant. I have been to other locations with better service. So, overall, food was good. I got the frittata and my daughter got the braised beef breakfast tacos. But, if there weren't so many silly issues, I think I could rate this location higher. 3 stars

My last few visits have surprised me in a really good way…read more The upstairs is good for co-working when there's space. Thanks folks.

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon for a quick pick me up. Small line, only about 4 minutes to get my…read morecoffee. Some set up going on outside for a market type event but otherwise pretty quiet. Only one person sitting inside downstairs, likely because it was so beautiful outside. My espresso was a bit bland and not too hot. I asked for double (twice) but was charged for and received a single. Lemon berry scone was a bit undersized, but this was acknowledged by the cashier and he gave me a small discount without asking. Just a really nice atmosphere, inside and out. As always the staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful to all 7 patrons I encountered.