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    Local Loaf

    4.0 (409 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LOCAL LOAF ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Hot Italian, fries, and a breakfast burrito.
    Jake P.

    Food, service, and ambiance were all great. It's street parking but there was plenty when I went. I heard an associate say they don't have ice. Just something to keep in mind.

    Chicken Fried Steak
    Ian N.

    Chicken & Waffles (4/5): The waffle was thin and not very good, but the chicken was nicely fried and seasoned. I didn't prefer the hot sauce because it was so vinegar forward. The syrup was good but not anything special. Kickin' Chicken (4/5): The chicken was nicely fried and had a lot of great seasoning but I didn't like the hot sauce. I also really appreciated how much chicken there was! Crab Pups (3/5): Good crab flavor and good hush puppy texture but it just felt like a weird hybrid to me. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

    Breakfast burrito and oatmeal
    Tanner K.

    Hidden gem in Charlotte. This place does not get enough local hype. Such great quality food. Honestly one of the best brunch places in the entire city. Service was great and the vibes were such cool being in a neighborhood in a house. Can't wait to get back.

    Andrew C.

    Local Loaf is Charlotte's best kept secret. Chef Adam is in full control and has an incredible menu that is executed way beyond what would be expected at this price point. Spectacular brunch menu. The steak sandwich for lunch is amazing, the wine dinners are not to be miss. A solid argument could be made that this is the best restaurant in NoDa... yeah, seriously.

    Orange chicken and Brussels
    Jennifer D.

    Thrilled that Local Loaf has dinner hours on select nights. The orange chicken is our go-to. There are three heat levels available, and it is served over rice. I love the actual orange peels included in the dish. It is saucy, perfect, and keeps us coming back week after week. We regularly brag to friends that it pairs perfectly with half-off wine bottles on Friday! We decided to live a little one day when we arrived in time for half-off apps. The crab hushpuppies were a treat and made us feel like we were dining coastal. The Brussels sprouts were a masterpiece! I try to order these everywhere and no one prepares them like this! If I were not regularly drinking the discounted wine then I would want a glass of this sauce to drink. Truly a special neighborhood establishment here. Grateful for the pleasant staff and the wonderful string light ambiance as you walk up during the evening hours.

    Bacon egg and cheese biscuit, cheese grits, sausage egg and cheese on brioche bun
    Kristen H.

    Loved trying out Local Loaf for a weekend breakfast while my husband and I were in Charlotte! The restaurant is located in a converted house in the NoDa neighborhood. It is counter-serve and the man who took our order was very friendly and welcoming. What we had was just good breakfast food - not too pretentious, but hearty and filling in a simple space. We found easy street parking on a Sunday morning around 9am, but it was filling up more as we left. I would definitely make Local Loaf a regular stop if I lived in the neighborhood.

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    Elizabeth W.

    Was greeted by the kindest man at the register as soon as we walked in! Put a smile on my face early in the morning. Food was delicious and beautiful to look at!! Peaceful atmosphere outside. Will definitely be back!

    Pancakes
    Kelly C.

    I've had this place on my list of places to try for a good while now, but the hours/location just never worked out. Well it finally worked out for a Sunday brunch and it was a cute place to grab brunch before an event in NoDa. The day we went was rainy which kinda sucked because I think part of their big draw is the large outdoor patio. You order at the counter, then if they have an open table you can grab one. Your name is called from the area by the kitchen and make sure you're listening because you might miss your name! My only complaint about this was that everyone's dishes came out at completely different times. I got the pancakes, eggs and bacon. Bacon was crispy, the eggs buttery, and the pancakes were like muffins they were so thick. I would definitely visit again and hope to sit outside.

    Kickin' Chicken Sandwich
    Scott S.

    This place made me cuss after my first bite. This place is absolutely fantastic. I got the kickin' chicken and boy that's the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was stacked high and every bite was full of chicken and flavorful. Anyway, I found this place because I randomly googled "Best Chicken Sandwich in Charlotte". That definitely lived up to the name...I mean look at that chicken sandwich. That could be on a magazine. Also, we got mozzarella sticks. Definitely worth the $10. Flavorful and crunchy with a cheese pull that was in yards. Here's some pro tips: there's no waiters. You order up front where you walk in and they call your name out for someone to bring it to your table. Also, the cookies up front are massive and delicious. Definitely pick up a few on the way out. Everything about this place is a home run. The vibe to the food. Make yourself happy and come here.

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    I'm considering scaling the building and holding the employees hostage to get the BLT recipe. 11 stars.

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    Disappointed by the food, price, and service. Hoping my next experience is better! Ambiance is great.

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    The food was good but I got food poisoning afterwards. I ordered some bowl with kale and goat cheese.

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    Really good food and nice staff but the wait was EPIC and took away from the experience.

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    Go see Kristin at the Local Loaf for an outstanding dinner menu. Nicest people you'll ever want to meet!

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    Ask the Community - Local Loaf

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Due to the high production of glutenous items in our facility we do not claim any of our items are gluten free. However, we do have a select amount of items that can be modified to gluten sensitive for guest.

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