Fresh Chef was such a pleasant little discovery! It has a warm, comfortable atmosphere, and after…read moreseeing the full menu, I now know this is much more than a cute breakfast spot. They serve lunch and dinner, too--and that dinner menu was talking to me! When I try a restaurant for the first time, I usually start with something simple. It is a little like dating the restaurant: before I commit to the whole menu, let me see how you handle the basics. If you can make simple food well, then I begin to trust you. I relax. I get curious. Then, before you know it, I'm falling in love and planning our next date! Fresh Chef made a very good first impression. The eggs were fluffy and cooked to perfection. The sourdough toast was toasted just right, with a beautifully balanced flavor that didn't overpower the rest of the plate. But those breakfast potatoes? Baby, they were the star! Crispy and golden on the outside, tender enough to melt in your mouth on the inside. I added onions and bell peppers, and next time I'll ask for extra because they belonged together. Let those onions and peppers come on out and join the party! The bacon was a good-quality cut--not thin, cheap, or pretending to be pork. As a genuine pork lover, I appreciate that. The coffee was good, too. My waiter was exceptional. I didn't catch the young man's name, but he made sure I had everything I needed while still giving me room to enjoy my breakfast. He was warm, attentive, and perfectly timed without hovering. That kind of service deserves to be recognized. Then I noticed the manager wearing a shirt from my favorite team. Well, that certainly didn't hurt the courtship! Roll Tide! Fresh Chef and I have had our first date, and I must say--it went very well. Now I need to return for dinner and see whether this little breakfast flirtation turns into a full-blown love affair. With a menu featuring steaks, seafood, pasta, ribs, shrimp and grits, and more, I am hopeful that this relationship has a future! Auntie D's rating: Five out of five forks!

Overall.... we had a great experience. Our waitress was amazing friendly, attentive, and handled an…read moreissue with my son's steak with kindness and professionalism. The manager's approach left a little to be desired However... Everyone else enjoyed their meals, and my husband especially loved his lunch and dessert. Thanks again!

A great comfort spot with lots to choose from! Staff is great! You can't go wrong with this place!read more

Oh no!!! They Bridge is no longer open for dinner! They close at 2:30 on the days they are open…read more Going to really miss their seafood platters, we used delivery when they offered it and that's not even an option anymore. Such ashame. Maybe they'll start back up with dinner & delivery in the very near future...fingers crossed!

First watch is a great place to go for brunch. The menu has a big variety and all of the calories…read moreare posted. Service is good and the food comes out quickly! It can be loud inside but there is also outside seating. You can get in and out quickly. Their muffins and pankcakes are so good!

This was our first visit to this location, and within moments of walking through the door, we knew…read moreit was going to be a good one. We were greeted with such genuine warmth and what almost felt like excitement that we had chosen to stop in, which immediately set the tone for the meal. The restaurant was busy enough to feel lively without being overwhelming, and we were seated right away. Briana took excellent care of us throughout the experience, handling our indecisiveness with patience and making us feel completely comfortable taking our time. Her attentive service never missed a beat, and the experience was so delightful that I made a point of sharing my compliments with the manager on duty before we left. The coffee was exactly the kind that feels like home, familiar, comforting, and somehow better because it arrived with such great service. Then came the waffle , which was both delicious and notably HUGE, the kind of breakfast that makes you wonder why you ever order anything else. Between the warm welcome , Briana's outstanding service, and a meal that absolutely hit the spot , this visit checked every box. I would absolutely return.

lovely service, sara was very nice and the food was delicious, and the at was calm. =)read more

Just an update. The manager responded and we discussed the situation. He comped the meals and I…read moreordered the grilled blackened chicken sandwich and it was 5 stars. I will definitely return frequently.

I love this coffee shop it's one of my favorites in town. The food is always fresh great quality…read moreand delicious the service is always friendly and pleasant. The ambience is the best, chill atmosphere relaxed and relaxing last time there was a kids Bounce house but since this Halloween I think they changed to a kids climbing playground thing. Still the same idea where if you are a parent or someone who happen to have little ones full of energy and you just need a moment to sit, breathe maybe read this is the spot. They also have really cool event ideas. I'm yet to join for an adult party. I know they have a Halloween party every year... and that they have drinks at night so it turns into a bar of some sort. Definitely will be checking that out. This is a family owned business so if you like supporting local businesses and coffee and cozy corners you will love it here.

A cute, small business coffee house that makes their own pastries and coffee/tea syrups. The…read moreambience is so warm and inviting. Great place to grab your favorite drink and comfy seating to catchup on emails or read a book. Great selection of wine, beer, and spirits, as well. Everyone is always so welcoming and helpful. Customer service is always so good and friendly. They are determined to make your order perfect! The menu is constantly evolving with special items and products. Even items and games for kids, as well. There are so many events happening to have a date night or meet new people. Events include, a Mom's Monthly Meetup, trivia night, pet photo opportunities, paint and sip, food trucks, and costume parties. Be sure to follow them on social media to see what's going on for the week.

My 11 year old son said, "dad, you know how most places they have a picture of the food but what…read moreyou get looks nothing like that? This place is different. My crepe looks just like the picture and tastes as good as it looks." Dad and son approved. 5 stars. Would reccomend.

Yummy crepes! Incredible hospitality! What a fun little find in historic Matthews NC. Thank you to…read morethe owner for welcoming us with such warmth and graciousness. Will be back!

Good food .. fast service. Come here with a large party didn't have to wait for then 10 minutes…read morefor a table

We went to this little diner-like restaurant on the recommendation of a friend. We went on Memorial…read moreDay and there was about a fifteen minute wait for our party of two. First impression was good. The restaurant itself looked clean and family-oriented. It had a diner-like feel. We ordered breakfast. (Breakfast is served all day.) Our server was very pleasant, attentive and friendly. I ordered one chocolate chip pancake with strawberries and whipped cream, and a turkey sausage patty. My husband had an omelet with hash browns and a biscuit. Overall, we thought everything was very good. My husband said he prefers his hash browns more browned and crunchy; and that his biscuit could have been a little better, but he was still pleased with his meal. I have no complaints about my pancake and turkey sausage. The thing I liked most about this place was that there were many choices on the menu, and the prices were reasonable. Finally, a place you can enjoy that has good food, a nice atmosphere and won't cost you an arm and a leg. This is closest to a real diner that I've eaten at in a long time. As we waited for our food to come out (which didn't take long at all), we noticed other waitstaff delivering amazing-looking food to tables. Our mouths were watering!! We will definitely be back. A very enjoyable experience.

Great service !!!! Great food Would definitely recommend this place if you like Italian foodread more

We phoned our order in tonight at 6PM on a Saturday, for 7PM pickup. It was a simple order: Large…read moreEggplant Pizza, and a Chicken Parm sandwich with fries (customer 167). We arrived at 7PM on the dot, but it wasn't ready. I stood around waiting until 7:23 before the order was complete. I was told at 7:10 they had to remake my sandwich. When I got home the pizza was burnt. This is the third time in a row I've had to wait around for more than 10 mins to pickup an order that was phoned in over an hour earlier. I'm never picking an order up there again. My wife or mother-in-law can deal with them if they want pizza, I'll make myself a PBJ. As an FYI, out of 86 reviews I've posted, this is only my fourth 1-star. Everything else is 3-5 stars, so this puts them in the bottom 5% of all business I've reviewed, and that's saying something.

Don't go there unless you want some really good food and great, friendly service. The tea is as…read moresweet as the ladies working there. Casual breakfast and lunch at its best.

I ordered breakfast today. The hashbrowns needed salt perfectly cooked, but not salted the eggs…read moreperfectly cooked not salted. The country. Ham was slightly overcooked had a good flavor.

Came here the other night ant got the big boy with fries and onion rings. My mom got the fish…read moreplatter. Everything was so good. My burger was so feeling and the fries came out hot and perfect with ranch and hot sauce. The onion rings were so good with hot sauce and ranch.

Old time diner. They have a drive-thru as well as a call in order section of the restaurant. You…read moreare also able to eat inside or on their outside patio as well. Got their chicken tender plate with coleslaw and fries. It was pretty good. Tenders were a bit soggy though. Not my favorite. Their coleslaw was VERY vinegar-y and NOT my favorite at all. Their burger was very tasty though and so were their onion rings. I would return just to get that but I wouldn't go out of my way either.