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    Park 51 Cafe

    3.9 (93 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Tori P.

    This classic diner is located in a strip mall, but don't underestimate them. We came for breakfast on a late Sunday morning. The amazing service started the moment we walked in. The hostess saw us crossing the street with our kids and already had a table ready for us. We have small kids and I was so glad that she sat us in a booth towards the back. The kids were able to be themselves (y'all know what I mean lol) and they didn't bother anyone. They have booster seats and high chairs available for the kiddos. They have a great variety of traditional diner options, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids items. I love a classic breakfast so I tried their French toast with scrambled eggs, sausage links, and cinnamon apples. I also got cheesy grits for the kiddos. The food came out pretty quickly and tasted great. Hey Toddler Parents: my kids ATE! No crumbs left!! Each and every staff member was very helpful, friendly, and understanding during our entire visit. I'm very grateful for their kindness. My only recommendation is to add a changing table in the restrooms. If you can't tell, I loved our visit to Park 51. We'll definitely be back.

    Mediterranean omelet with potatoes and biscuit
    Davis P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We wanted a true diner experience as I wanted to go out for breakfast and it needed to be pretty simple since we had our kids. This place checked all those boxes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and sat us near the back so the kids could be kids. I got the Mediterranean omelet with home potatoes and a biscuit. Nothing fancy, but good.

    This is a Belgian Waffle so good

    My service and breakfast was great. Delivery times and food accurately was splendid with taste and great syrup but perhaps ordering more syrup would help other than missing what you have with there's with could be an extra cost.

    Plain waffle
    Treba D.

    A friend found this place as we were looking for a restaurant to get food on Sunday that did not have a long wait time. We were able to be seated immediately. I noticed there were not a lot of photos online of the food so I wasn't sure what to order. As the tables around me food came out I knew that we chose a good spot. Being a transplant to the Carolina's my friend recommended I try the liver mush it's a Southern/ North Carolina specialty. I will say although the look of it isn't very appealing it actually taste pretty good. I just ordered a plain waffle with eggs and bacon with a side of liver mush. My friend ordered grits, potatoes and turkey sausage. The inside of the restaurant itself is small. The service was quick. The food came out rather quickly as well.

    Store front

    Stopped by Park 51 Café and had a really good experience! Service: Friendly staff that made the visit comfortable. They were very attentive , which was nice for a casual diner setting. Food: The menu is what you'd expect from a diner, but everything we tried was tasty. The highlight, though, was definitely the fried cheesecake - it was wonderful! For the price, it exceeded expectations. Value: Really good for what you pay. It's not a fancy place, but the quality of the food, especially the desserts, is more than worth it. Overall, Park 51 Café is a solid choice for a casual meal. It's nothing extravagant, but it's a cozy spot with some surprisingly good finds. Will be back for that fried cheesecake!

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    Sofia H.

    This place is quaint and cute. It reminds me of NYC a little corner intimate diner, it truly takes you back. It's small but fits groups. The prices are good. Unfortunately I found the food a bit blend. Orange juice is store bought, charged price as if it's fresh....over $3 dollars ? It just doesn't make sense to me. I had the ham and cheese omelette and there wasn't enough cheese, it arrived warm not hot .... Same for my daughters scrambled and bacon. I can't speak for my husband's food only that he remarked he would only come back if he really couldn't get to our favorite near by diners for breakfast... there was no salt on anything which could explain why so many elderlies go there.... Not a judgment only notating as my mom likes places that have healthier foods. The menu is very full and has many options. Maybe they have other menu items that are their specialty and taste better than what we ordered. Pancake also not remarkable. The place is clean and the service of very nice so in this sense I recommend.

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    Bruce K.

    Stopped in for breakfast this morning and had an excellent meal. Classic diner food here on the menu, I stuck to the simple stuff and they did a fine job. Mushroom omelet with cheddar cheese. Served with home fries and toast, it was done just right. Plenty of coffee and they have a wifi as well. [Review 9960 overall, 1540 of 2018.]

    Melody B.

    This lovely café that offers home cooked meals called "Park 51 Cafe" is to die for, it is a dive restaurant right next to black lion off Park Road. We have been coming here weekly now to get our fix of the most delicious Reuben sandwich you will ever find! My kids get their fries with the homemade ranch to dip it in and I end up eating all of it! Park 51 café is now being run by brand new owners therefore it is completely different than the old restaurant that used to be here. It is cozy warm and even has breakfast not to mention the price is right! Park 51 café is for absolutely everyone, families friends children etc.

    Liver and onions with squash and Lima beans

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    Food and service was excellent conveniently located near hospital would highly recommend

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    My first ever visit and won't be my last!! Excellent breakfast and service!! Highly recommended!!!

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    Good service and food at a reasonable price. Became a regular several years ago for breakfast. Have not tried their lunches.

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    Not impressed. I had ham. Husband had hamburger. Very mediocre. Staff was extra good though.

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    The food was great. I love the location of the restaurant. The service was good. We loved it.

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    Biscuit Belly - Charlotte

    Biscuit Belly - Charlotte

    4.5
    (177 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Amazing place!!!! Definitely returning!…read more Food 5 stars Customer service 5 stars Super clean establishment. Food was outstanding. Employees were very upbeat, friendly and genuinely happy to be there. Not used to that, but I'll take it! We ordered the following: Loaded breakfast tots - yummy goodness Smokeshow- amazingly Flavorful and delicious. Almost decadent. Short stack pancakes - very good No complaints

    Really disappointed with this restaurant. The fundamental issue is that I thought the biscuits were…read moretoo dense and not light and fluffy like I prefer. The entire meal was disappointing. I know I made it look very pretty in my photos, but don't be fooled. Here is the complete review. We found the green tomatoes bland and appeared to have been frozen before being prepared. The "Gravy Train" with the mini biscuit was inedible. The gravy itself was OK. Nothing special, not one of the three were "great." But the mini biscuits were terrible, hard, dense chunks of dough. I ate one of them and discarded the rest. The "Chicken Ditch the Waffle" was equally terrible. Whatever they did to turn the biscuit into "fake" French toast is a 100% fail. They were as dense and unappealing as the mini biscuits. The chicken itself was fine. If I was only rating the chicken I'd probably give it a 3.5. The best dish was actually the "GOAT." It was served with a Standard biscuit which we thought was still too dense and dry. I recommend finding an independent restaurant that serves real, "from scratch" food. I should point out that the service crew in the dining room who delivered the food as well as provided cleanup and assistance, were exceptional. They were friendly, courteous, and focused on customer service. I'm sure they deserve more than they are being paid. It was obvious many of them were spanish-speaking immigrants. Not everyone in the restaurant treated them with the respect and gratitude they deserve. Here's the detail of our order from their menu. GRAVY TRAIN mini biscuits with samples of our gravies: sausage, mushroom, and smoked gouda mornay 9.25 FRIED GREEN TOMATOES O hand-breaded and served with ranch or pimento cheese (+1) 8.5 CHICK 'N DITCH THE WAFFLE we've ditched the waffle and replaced it with our biscuit-style french toast with a buttermilk fried chicken breast and Mike's Hot Honey 13.25 THE G.O.A.T. buttermilk fried chicken breast, sweet pepper jelly, goat cheese 12.25 DARK & SPICY BLOODY MARY poblano-tomato mix, vodka, garnish 11.25 (Overpriced and underwhelming)

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    Ruby Sunshine Charlotte Southend

    4.0
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    9.0 mi
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    Casual dining
    17 years in business

    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!

    I've been here a few times, and I'm never disappointed. It's such a cute brunch spot with bar…read moreseating, plenty of booths, and tables, making it a great place to dine. The service is always fast and friendly, and of course, the food is good! I started with the fried green tomatoes, and they were easily the highlight of the meal. They were fried so well and topped with bacon, tomato, lettuce, and a tasty remoulade. I'm still thinking about them honestly! For my entrée, I ordered the 3 Little Pigs Omelet. Unfortunately, it was a bit underwhelming. It was smaller than I expected and didn't really resemble an omelet. It was a little messy and slightly runny for my taste. On the side, I added a single pancake and a bowl of grits, both of which were delicious though. I had a good experience and will definitely be back. I just wish the omelet had been prepared a little better.

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