They offered quality food at affordable prices in a laid-back environment. We like coming here. We like Tom. read more

While visiting Charlotte with my daughter, we were excited to try Red Eye Diner after hearing good things. Unfortunately, we never even had the opportunity to eat because of what happened as we entered the restaurant. As I walked in, the heavy metal door clipped my toe, causing a deep cut that immediately started bleeding profusely. There was blood everywhere. Still in shock, I looked at the host and asked, "Um...where's the bathroom?" He awkwardly pointed me in the right direction. Once inside the restroom, I found there were no paper towels and the sink was dirty, making it even more difficult to clean the wound. My daughter grabbed napkins while I searched for someone who could help or provide a first aid kit. I stood there bleeding, with other customers looking on uncomfortably, while no employee checked on me. Eventually, an employee asked if I needed something. I calmly asked for a first aid kit. I was trying to hold myself together and was on the verge of tears. After some time, he located one and essentially tossed it toward my daughter. He seemed visibly annoyed rather than concerned. No one asked if I was okay, offered assistance, or showed even a small amount of empathy. Once I was able to get the bleeding under control enough to walk, I left in tears and returned to my hotel to properly clean and bandage my foot. Not a single employee checked on me before I left. In fact, it felt like everyone simply disappeared. Because of the incident, I can't comment on the food. However, I can comment on the customer service, and it was incredibly disappointing. Accidents happen--I don't blame the restaurant for that. What I do blame is the complete lack of compassion, urgency, and basic concern shown toward an injured guest who was actively bleeding in the middle of the restaurant. I'm not someone who leaves negative reviews lightly, and I'm certainly not looking for special treatment. I simply expected a little kindness and concern. A simple "Are you okay?" or "Can we help you?" would have gone a long way. Instead, my 12-year-old daughter was the only person helping me while the staff seemed inconvenienced by the situation. Based on this experience, I can't recommend supporting a business that responds to an injured customer with such indifference. read more

I'm so happy we made it out without getting food poisoning. This was hands down the worst breakfast food I've purchased. The eggs were cooked so hard as to taste of sulfur. The grits were kept warm so long they became one lump and nearly sentient. The sausage was (theme?$ so over cooked as to be nearly jerky. The staff was so nice though. They did forget portions of our order, but that was a blessing I'm sure. It felt like a diner inside. Crowded somehow. read more

The restaurant was clean and spacious. The fried chicken and french toast were good, nothing too special about it. The Mac and cheese was not good, I had to send it back as it tasted old and asked for a new side of mashed potatoes which was even worse. The wait was very long, they informed us that they just had a shift change so we waited close to an hour for our food, they did give us a discount but I had to ask for it. Our waitress was sweet. read more

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My friends and I came here Friday and Saturday night after a night out around 1am for some good food. We got seated right away both times and had the best waitress Kiki! Food hit the spot, fresh, your classic diner food. read more

I can't believe I actually liked this place but it was delicious. I had a traditional breakfast with turkey sausage, pancakes, eggs, and fruit. The pancakes were perfect and I heard the French toast is just as good! Not giving them 5 stars because I think my service could've been a little better. They were busy but I shouldn't have to ask for a menu after waiting. I would definitely come again though read more

RedEye Diner - Redeye Special - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The manager Tim is great answered all my questions was real knowledgeable and knew his restaurant

Someone's grandmother is in the back making the fried chicken. I tasted my daughter's fried chicken and waffles...it tasted really good. My traditional breakfast was good. The grits were thick and creamy. The sausage links and eggs were good. Our friend's chicken wrap looked good. She said the fries were really good. Our waitress visited us often and she was doing a great job working her tables. This diner can get busy at night, especially after an event at the Spectrum Center. read more

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A step back in time. Very 1950s in all respects. We stumbled on to the diner looking for another lunch place. It is pretty hidden, located on an interior alley running between some buildings. A great menu. Will be surprised if you did not fine SOMETHING to your liking. Prices reasonable. Wife had a burger and I had a big salad and a side of hashbrown potatoes. Yes, real hashbrowns. 1950 rock and roll music kept playing in the background. We were comfy because we were in school then. We will come back to further explore the menu. read more

We were staying at a nearby hotel (AC) within walking distance and I needed a hearty breakfast before an all day tattoo session. RedEye is decorated like you're in a 50's diner. With a Jukebox, glossy red everything, metal coating, and photos of celebrities, it's a lot of fun! Our waitress was a gem. She was friendly, attentive, and quick. We ordered the RedEye Special with a waffle, waffle with blueberry compote, and biscuits with gravy. Everything was delicious except for the grits that I ordered on the side...it tasted like it was made with mildew water. I ate it and was fine but it didn't taste great at all. The biscuits and gravy were phenomenal!! I would definitely order those again. Overall, great place to go for early morning breakfast, especially if you're staying at the AC hotel where it's just an elevator ride down and few steps away. I just don't recommend the grits. But do order the biscuits and gravy (with an extra side of gravy because omg). read more

RedEye Diner - Biscuits And Gravy - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Loved the food here! Was here on a quick work trip and needed a fast breakfast. This place was perfect. The service was good. But the food was better! My husband got the red eye special, and shared his pancakes with me, and I got a sausage egg and cheese biscuit. Everything was delicious! It was a true diner that definitely takes you back. Would definitely recommend for the food! Only negative, to me, they have the cheap creamers on the table, no real half and half or cream. So I had to skip coffee. But my husband drinks it black, so it didn't bother him! Just an FYI read more

RedEye Diner - Sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

NFC wildcard weekend, so a 25 minute wait for a table wasn't unexpected or out of the ordinary. It did take about 15 minutes, and us contacting a server directly, to finally get someone to bring bus some water and take our order. Once all of that unpleasantness was done, we had a good experience. The server was knowledgeable of the menu and gave us good advice on dishes. The food came out in a timely manner and was as we ordered. I would come back again and I do recommend thos spot. read more

RedEye Diner - All sides, corn beef hash, one egg, sausage patties - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We were in Charlotte for the weekend and found this gem. The service was great and the staff was personable and friendly. The food was tasty and that mimosa WOOOOW.... If you are in the area and looking for nostalgia and fun you should be sure to stop by. read more

We had the best experience at Red Eye Diner. Felix and Michael are truly great servers. Felix went above and beyond with hospitality and attention to detail. The shrimp and grits are so good, and we can't wait to come back to try the chicken and waffles. Thanks for the great food, atmosphere, and especially the service. read more

RedEye Diner - Shrimp and grits comes with a biscuit too. Pancakes,egg, and sausage links. - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Tom was great! We had a large party and he was on point with everything! This was my first time here but I'll definitely be back. Thanks Tom! read more

This diner is fantastic! From the old-school decor to the staff and the food, of course. Our meal was spot-on delicious, and our server Bri was absolutely the best! I can 100% totally recommend this place, and will be back soon! read more

This place was cute. It reminded me of the little diners I would frequently go to back home in NY. The food is your typical greasy spoon diner fair and it really hit the spot. Our server was very friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

So good!!!! And such a large menu definitely something for everyone. If you love dessert this is the place. Don't recommend the grits but everything else was amazing. Service was great and quick, Felix was super friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive -- even got me hot syrup. The vibe was cool and old school which I love. They played good music, had a little bar plenty of space, jukebox etc. Ended up getting a banana split, a brownie icecream combo inside and a chocolate and red velvet cake to go. 10/10 A TRUE HIDDEN GEM. Midnight diner could NEVER. This place puts them to shame for sure. read more

Stopped here on our way out, it's hidden in this little outside mall and we almost missed it. I ordered the fried chicken wings that the menu said were world famous, not sure in what world. They were okay, I felt like they weren't cooked long enough, a little light skin. I added hasbrowns and eggs, it normally comes with a waffle, but I'm not a big breakfast fan. My friend had bacon and eggs with a side of fruit. It's a place to go to after a long night of partying. The service was good, our waitress was very friendly and very talkative. read more

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Danie was fantastic and attentive! My orders are always complicated, and she did not falter!

I'm not gonna lie, the service needs improvement. I stood at the door waited to be seated for a minute. There was a so called host on my right that didn't even acknowledge me until one of the servers informed me that I will be seated shortly The server La'Mario was nice but the moment I received my food, he instantly asked if everything was ok. Like bro the food JUST arrived I was not welcomed but other guests after me were The food was mediocre but the banana pudding was phenomenal. Will I return? Not to dine in at least, maybe order from Uber Eats orb something Coming from a customer service background in restaurant and retail, some servers and host need a little training. Just saying! read more

Came here while in town for my college reunion. We had Jasmine as our server. She was great and knowledgeable with the menu selections. I got the 2 eggs breakfast with scrambled eggs with cheese, Turkey bacon and hashbrowns. It was good and filling and I couldn't finish it. Bae got the French toast per usual for him. lol it was good because there was no to go box for him and it was gone within a few minutes. read more

RedEye Diner - French toast ( didn't get to snap before he dug in) - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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It's always a pleasure and a palate treat to come here. Good food and old school musical background ambience. Our waitress was very nice and very suggestive. I love their Coconut pineapple cake! read more

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Came here after a night out on the town. Got a burger and it was solid nothing special to write home about. The menu was extensive so that was overwhelming but the staff was friendly. Could've been a bit cleaner. read more

Red Eye has the BEST grits in Charlotte. I'm not sure how they achieve the consistency and creamy taste but they have it figured out! I ordered Fish and Grits. This is not in the menu as a meal however they can pair the two items together a la carte. You will not be disappointed. read more

RedEye Diner - Fish and Grits - Diners Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great budget friendly meal in the heart of the city. Best fries, seasoned perfectly and crunchy. Waffles are awesome too. Tom was sweet, fast and gave great service. Other staff members seemed happy and working together as a team. Atmosphere was great and gave a cozy traditional feel. read more

I came in to get some late night food and asked for wings and the lady at the front counter told me to get a bacon, egg, and cheese because it would come out way faster. The people behind me in line got their burgers 20 minutes before me. The bouncer refused to let me go inside to check on my order and I waited 45 minutes for my food. Will not be going back. read more

Excellent American style diner. Our waiter Tom was very attentive and helpful. Awesome service

Beautiful dinner, great biscuits and french toast, plus Tom was a gentleman and an excellent server.

Dee was a great server our order was taken to the wrong table, but she quickly got the issue resolved and made sure we were taken care of

Michael was a solid server. Super friendly, on point, and cares about his customers. Give this man a raise.

In town for a conference. First time attending the diner. Liked the variety of dining options. Was hard to choose just one. Destiny, my server, offered some great suggestions and was very attentive and personable. Will circle back when I'm next in the area to try some of the things I was not able to get on today's trip. read more

Kiki provided excellent service and the food was very quick to come out. I would come back. Make sure to ask for Kiki. She will take good care of you! read more

Tom was great and the food was good as well. We will definitely be back. TOM WAS GREAT.

Bri was great! She was very personable and kept us up to speed on the status of our order. She was very thorough in ordering process to make sure our orders were correct. The food was delicious and we'd definitely come back. read more

It's a cute diner with your average American diner foods. Our waiter was nice and checked in on us a few times during our time there, and he was nice enough to wait for us to figure out what we wanted from their extensive menu. The diner was essentially empty when we came for lunch on a Wednesday so I was a little confused why the food took a long time to come out. Taste was okay and price was okay. Bathrooms are clean. Overall not bad. read more

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We were in Charlotte to see a comedian and arrived an hour early. We took a walk around uptown to find a snack. We stumbled upon Red Eye Diner, which didn't look busy and we figured they could get us in and out quickly. The ambiance is what you would expect from a diner. Dowop pictures on the wall and a big laminated menu with lots of options including breakfast all day. I wasn't hungry, but there is always room for dessert. I got the banana pudding with vanilla wafers and whipped cream on top. It was just ok. The pudding wasn't as thick and I typically like, but all and all it was good enough for my snack. My family was much hungrier and got chicken and waffles and added Mac and cheese. It's the eggy baked kind of Mac and cheese. The waffle was excellent and the fried chicken wings were fresh, crisp, and well spiced. Our bill was affordable and the service was great! I will add that when we left and got to the theatre my iPhone dinged me that I left my AirPods. I called the dinner and they immediately answered and looked but didn't see them. I went into the "find my" app and realized they fell out in my car and were showing in the parking deck. (I found them after the show and slid next to my seat ) I would return to Red Eye Diner again. read more

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Thank you RedEye Diner for being one of the few places in Charlotte that is open 24-7!! Back in the day when I was young I would have been here often after a night of drinking. Now days I love it because after an event in uptown sometimes there isn't a lot open and if you want to find a place to sit and eat it can be hard to find something. RedEye is reliable for these occasions. Is the food the best? No. But it is fine and there for you when you need it! read more

KeKe was ballin all night serving up smiles and kindness to every table she waited no matter how late into her shift it got. Aside from the hashbrowns being a little cold in the center, the food was also delicious and cooked perfectly. read more

We were trying to go to Midnight Diner but they couldn't accommodate a large party from CT. We went to the Redeye diner and it didn't disappoint from the decor, to the hospitality, to the AMAZING SERVER DANI! She made our experience phenomenal. A BIG THANKS FROM CT. read more