Grabbed a seat at the counter and was promptly waited on. Hot coffee, menu, order placed. Off to a…read moregreat start. Ordered the crab Benny with cheesy grits topped with bacon. The grits paired with hollandaise made the dish too rich for my tastes. My mistake. Next time hashbrowns for me. Overall, the meal was tasty and well prepared. I discovered Eggs Up Grill years ago at Surfside Beach, SC when they were beginning their expansion. I've been a fan ever since. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter ordering eggs sunny side up. Go here.

Went here with my husband on a spur of the moment decision. I love to eat out for breakfast but my…read morehusband doesn't so he ended up with a sandwich and I had eggs Benedict. I use Benedict's as my gold standard for breakfast service. I like my poached eggs runny but these were almost completely cooked, the English muffin I requested toasted 'hard' meaning I want it well toasted but it came out hardly toasted. The hollandaise sauce was a little weak and thin and sparse. The potatoes were over salted for my taste even though our server tried to fix them by bringing me a new side order, the potatoes were still too salty. So the Benedict didn't meet expectations but my husband enjoyed his sandwich. My dogs enjoyed the remains of the eggs Benedict - too expensive to throw out! But not the potatoes. I might be persuaded to try this place again in the future, but it would be because nothing else was available.

Came in on a holiday looking for a basic breakfast. They have a huge menu that can be a little…read moreintimidating if you don't know what's on it. Everyone was very friendly and after we ordered we found our seats. Food came out and everything looked like it should have. Honestly nothing special about it, just a good hardy breakfast. This place is very much diner style eating and again, everyone was very nice.

The food is here is just great country cooking. Restaurant is clean and the service is quick. The…read morepricing is fair as well. I just wish they stayed open longer instead of closing around 2.

Only reason I did 4 instead of 5 stars was due to the 45 min wait time turn into more of at 1 hr…read moreand 15 min wait time! Darrell was the best waiter! Friendly smile and very good service once seated. Have to get the Ube pancakes with Ube sauce!

food was excellent, did not wait long at all! Diana was our…read moreserver and she was great and really friendly! had a great time !

I met a friend for a late breakfast at Vera's kitchen. It's a simple, homey spot in downtown…read moreWaxhaw. It's got lots of tables and booths so plenty of seating. We were greeted quickly by a friendly server who got us drinks right away. We weren't ready to order and he did not rush us. He asked us to move our table number to the front of the table so he would know we were ready. I liked that touch! We went very traditional for breakfast. I opted for the French toast combo with bacon and hash browns. My friend opted for the spinach and feta omelet. Both arrived quickly and were fresh and hot. My food was tasty, the bacon was crispy as ordered and the hash browns were nicely shredded and not too greasy. The only thing that was a bit off was my friend asked for her omelet to be well done and she had to send it back for a recook. There was no problem with that and it was back quickly and definitely cooked much more to her liking. Overall I liked the place for a no frills but well cooked meal. The server was pleasant and we never had to ask for refills. Definitely recommend if you are in the area and looking for a nice, affordable meal.

Went to era's for lunch today. We decided to share the club sandwich and fries. It was plenty for…read more2 people and reasonably priced for the amount of food we got.most people inside were eating breakfast food so next time I will order breakfast and see how it is. Definitely a nice clean establishment.

Nice little restaurant. The food is so good. We were visiting some friends and they took us…read morehere. I ordered the corned beef hash, egg and turkey bacon and the hubs ordered a pancake, grits and bacon. Our friends ordered liver pudding sandwich and French toast. Our server was superb. Every order was correct and she came back consistently to check on us. We will definitely be back again.

I had high hopes for this place after a new owner took over. The store renovation looks great,…read moremenus are sexy, and service is quick and friendly. However, on both visits, the food quality, taste, and presentation coupled with a low sanitation grade of 92.5, gives me pause. Persistently poor scores = poor food. Simple as that. Great diners are a thing of beauty and Monroe needs more of them. C'mon Gus--up your game! Until then my "Give 'em a Whirl" is mapping me elsewhere.

I'm all in on this little diner smack dab in the middle of town. Excellent food (especially when…read moreCarmen mans the grill), friendly service, and tasteful decor. A 100% sanitation rating is something to brag about, too! We have visited several times for lunch on our trips from Monroe to Marshville. All the food we have tasted was cooked perfectly, seasoned properly, and plated wonderfully. While it's tough to choose a favorite, the Cubano tugs continually at my heart begging for more. And its huge, too! I took home a half sandwich and weighed it: 9 ounces! That's a lunker. In town and looking to satisfy your appetite? Look no further than Ms Allie's Cafe. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter parking the Jeep and heading in before me. Go here!

Breakfast @ 10:00 Fantastic experience! The service was…read morefriendly and quick. The restaurant is extremely clean and well maintained. Parking is easy. The food was delicious and exactly how we ordered it. We ordered The Hen House, The Travis (with chicken instead of ham) and The Southern Boy Wrap. The chicken was very tender! We also ordered a side of scrambled eggs and three orders of crispy hash browns. All perfectly cooked. Coffee: We ordered iced vanilla latte, iced mocha latte and an Americano.

This a small, family owned restaurant that was such a gem. It is a mix of general and Mexican…read morefare. Hubby has a sandwich with sweet potato fries, and I had the tamales. So good. Great food at a reasonable price.

We went to the Monroe location the first time recently and were impressed with the food, service…read moreand quirky atmosphere. The variety of dishes offered provides options for all tastes. We had a tostada special which was delicious. The service was friendly and helpful as we made our choices. We plan to visit again.

Services was amazing. Food was perfect. I'd recommend trying the Bloody Mary cocktail.read more

After many visits over the years, Ruby Sunshine has officially taken the top spot as my husband's…read moreand my favorite breakfast place in Charlotte. Their menu is vast and varied. They even have a "Dietary Preference" menu (look for it online), with keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Some servers aren't aware of this menu, but they will see it in their Toast device if they look for it. We have landed on a couple of favorite dishes that are repeats for us. I like the Spanish Omelet keto-style. Instead of a biscuit and grits, you get a half of an avocado (sliced) and a roasted tomato. The omelet is always full of flavor, and I love it. My husband's favorite is their White Chocolate Bread Pudding Pancakes, with bacon ($2 extra). Don't let the name deter you--these pancakes aren't too thick. They are slightly chewy, and the white chocolate whiskey sauce is amazing. He rarely uses the syrup! Ruby's coffee is always good and strong, and their service is great, no matter who you get. I'm already thinking of when we will return next!

Duke's has great food and great service... Being run by the third generation. From breakfast…read moresandwiches to burgers this is your go to.

While I love Duke's, make sure you check to go orders before you leave. I drove 20 minutes home and…read morerealized my chili cheese dogs with mustard had no chili, no cheese, and were bathed in ketchup.. I did call and they said they would make it right next time I was by. While I was looking forward to one (3) of their incredible chili dogs, I'll have to wait until next time.

I have to rave on their gluten free options- doesn't get better than this !! Gluten free fish and…read morechips plus GF shrimp?! I was in heaven. Absolutely delicious and to my GF friends-- you will be amazed!

Nightly specials. Good food. Indoor and outdoor seating. I am a ranch dressing lover and they put a…read morespin on theirs. A must try!