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    Ruby Sunshine Ballantyne

    3.4 (228 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Iced Coffee
    Britanny T.

    Had such a good experience at Ruby Sunshine that we literally came back a second time today just to grab another iced coffee From the second we had walked in...even earlier they remembered us, Laura the hostess was warm, welcoming, and peak service energy. Then Nicci our waitress took great care of us...super sweet, attentive, and on top of everything (and her beautiful plug earrings were such a vibe ). Drinks stayed full and she checked on us just the right amount. We had the beignets earlier (because desserts spelled backwards is stressed and we're not doing that in the morning ) warm, fluffy, perfectly sweet. The tater tots were crispy golden perfection. And that iced coffee topped with whipped cream? So good we had to run it back the same day. Smooth, refreshing, extra indulgent with that whip on top.....Also the place was spotless. Not a dirty table, not even a tiny straw wrapper on the floor. You can tell they take pride in their space. Amazing service, incredible food, super clean environment.

    Ray G.

    My wife and I stayed in the Ballentyne area of Charlotte and found Ruby Sunshine near our hotel. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Since if is Mother's Day, they gave my wife a carnation flower. I ordered the Southern Breakfast, and it was delicious. You will not leave Ruby Sunshine hungry!

    Loaded potatoes, beignets, and vanilla coffee
    Denise T.

    When I arrived, I was happy to see that there was easy parking in a huge parking lot set aside for the restaurant. Upon walking in we were seated, the waitress was very helpful about recommended menu items. My sons ordered off the kids menu and we're happy to see you pancakes and French toast as options. My boys thoroughly enjoyed their breakfast, and I ordered the loaded potatoes and they were the best I have ever had. The beignets were delicious too, I can't wait to come back and bring some of my friends also. Thanks Ruby sunshine for a great mother Son day out!

    Tiffy D.

    We came here with mediocre expectations. Our goal was a decent brunch and a mimosa. What we got would be comparable if Temu had breakfast options. It took forever to place our order. I ordered the shrimp and grits, absolutely awful. The green peppers were still raw and crunchy. Grits were lumpy and gritty. I only ate the shrimp and left the rest. I get nervous about having food returned. The BF said his chicken sandwich was good, just a basic sandwich. The service, trash. Our server appeared to be the bartender and our server at the same time. With that being said, it was not very busy in there at all and there were 2 other servers. I believe there were a total of 6 tables among the 2 servers and the bartender. She forgot to bring our drinks, brought us our tab and I gently stated that we didnt receive our drinks. We weren't asked if we needed anything else before the tab was given to us. At that point, we had already finished eating but never received our drinks. She quickly threw the drinks together and quickly gave them to us. Didn't ask if we needed boxes or coffee, just more of a "here ya go, bye". After getting our drinks, we waited another 15 mins or so before I asked to pay our tab, the server never returned for us to close out. I had to ask a different server if we could please pay our bill. Between the trash service and disgusting food, we will definitely not be back.

    Eggs Benedict
    Charlotte W.

    I absolutely love Ruby Sunshine's fried chicken so I was so excited to bring my husband to try the best fried chicken ever! Imagine my disappointment when it came out looking burnt. It took quite a bit of time to get our server's attention (the bartender) and she brought another piece that looked the same. She said that the kitchen said this is how it looks because of the oil. I then told her I actually came for the fried chicken and it normally does not look or taste burnt. The third time it came out looking golden brown not burnt. They did not give me a fresh biscuit so my biscuit was cold by the time I got my hot chicken and we never saw a manager. My husband had an eggs Benedict of some type but it was very overcooked, not runny at all. I love Ruby Sunshine so I will definitely give them another try but maybe not this location.

    Kat M.

    My first visit was on a weekday morning to meet up with friends who were visiting from out of town. The restaurant is big and it was empty except for a couple of tables. Our table shared the loaded tots. So good! I chose to try the shrimp and grits and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was very flavorful and I greatly enjoyed it. The service was good and the ambiance was casual. I'm open to visiting again to try other options but I wouldn't say that it's made my list of top choices for breakfast/brunch.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Alecia W.

    Made reservations for a party of 9 about 3 hours early before our intended time on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. I called ahead to ensure that we will be able to be seated. We did still have about a 40 min wait once arriving. We were told that was to give their kitchen some time to accommodate us. The food overall was pretty tasty, had pretty good flavor and came out nice and hot. The mimosa flight was more flavorful than the traditional mimosa, which was flat. Our server was nice and checked in pretty frequently. This is our first time with this location, but we would return again. We do love brunch food.

    B.Y.O. Omelet
    Tamika M.

    I was looking fur somewhere to try for brunch and ended up at this place. I've wanted to check them out since they opened, but the wait has always been long. Today, I was able to get in right away. We started with the beignets. They were not good at all and smaller than any I e ever seen. Tasted like a dough ball with powdered sugar and no flavor. Pancakes and bacon were perfect, created an omelette with chicken sausage good as well. The chicken biscuit was just okay. Nothing special. Check them out though and see what you think.

    Loaded tots
    Taylor J.

    There's a reason this restaurant has a line out the door. The food is great! The hostess was so nice despite patrons being rude to her (be kind to your wait staff or go home) and the wait wasn't too bad. Highly recommend walking down to Pikes and going plant shopping while you wait. Our server was also very nice! We got the loaded tots to start which are so good we ate half before I got a picture. I got biscuits and gravy with fries, eggs, and bacon. My only complaint is the gravy tastes like it has a chicken base and I prefer it to be fully sausage based. Otherwise fantastic. My peach Bellini wasn't very peachy. Do expect to be here for over an hour due to the high influx of patrons but that's outside of the restaurants control. I'd definitely come back!

    Birthday Squad
    Cindy J.

    I really enjoyed this location. I celebrated my birthday brunch here with 15 guest and everyone truly enjoyed it even my nephews. There truly was something for everyone on the menu. The breakfast was phenomenal. I had their infamous stuffed French toast along with eggs and potatoes. The manager went above and beyond to accommodate my party and as well as the waiters. I definitely highly recommend this location if you're looking for a venue to host a party since the manager Kevin goes above and beyond to make sure that your needs are met.

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    Jennifer I.

    We went there for a brunch on Sunday morning. Our arrival was lesson stellar. Didn't really feel warm and welcoming. We set our table for at least 10 minutes before someone came to wait on us as it appeared there was some confusion about whose table it was to take care of. Once our server did arrive, her name was Alex and she was fabulous. It was her third day on the job and she stayed on top of everything. She did not forget anything we did not feel like she ever forgot us. She brought everything we asked for we did not have to ask for it multiple times and we did give her a review to the floor manager. The ambience was not what I expected. I expected a little more uphill than what I found there. It kind of reminded me of a Chili's or an Applebee's. But it was clean and the decor was nice. It looked like they probably did have a large room to take large parties separate from the main dining area. As expected, it was the New Orleans Orleans team restaurant with decor that matched. We started our day off with coffee and beignets and the loaded tots. The beignets were light and fluffy and warm. They were delicious. The loaded tops was a large portion. I ended up bringing half of it home with me. It was savory. The tots were crispy. The pork on top with flavorful was not dry at all the gravy was a little salty, but not too salty. But overall, they were delicious. I also got a side order of the Applewood smoked bacon. That was delicious. It was cooked perfectly not too crispy done correctly. My husband ordered the Peacemaker which was a combination of two of the eggs Benedict one was the Chicken Saint Charles and the second was Eggs Cochon. He said his favorite was the Chicken Saint Charles. It was crispy. It was full of flavor. The biscuit that the chicken was on was light and fluffy, and the egg on the top was perfect. The Eggs Cochon had pork on the top. Again with a perfectly cooked egg. The meat was savory. It was not dry at all, and the portions were huge. The coffee which I must admit I think I had 3 cups of while we were there was great if you like strong coffee. I would actually give this place a 3 1/2 star rating. It is nice for a laid-back leisurely brunch.

    Breakfast Sammy, home fries
    Gary L.

    Quickly seated, order taken promptly, great bacon app. Avocado toast was good, could have used a bit less lemon. Wife's breakfast Sammy was good, home fries were very good.

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    Myself & my husband are visiting from Atlanta and we decided to visit Ruby Sunshine because we love Ruby slippers in Nee Orleans. Our experience was amazing. Sade T our server was very helpful, friendly & knowledgeable about everything Ruby Sunshine. Thanks Sade The food was really good and fresh. I had my favorite, avocado toast & my husband had the catfish & grits plate. We sure did have a good time!!!

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    Summit Coffee - Ballantyne

    Summit Coffee - Ballantyne

    4.4
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    1.1 mi

    Summit Coffee has become one of those reliably excellent stops for me, and this visit to the…read moreBallantyne location fit the pattern perfectly. I've been to several of their locations around the Charlotte area and they all share the same strengths: consistently great coffee, friendly baristas, and a calm, grounded atmosphere that makes even a quick stop feel like a small reset in the day. This particular shop isn't large, and the laptop crowd has definitely discovered it. There are only a handful of tables, so I felt genuinely lucky to land the last open one and settle in with my cortado. The drink was exactly what I expect from Summit every time, rich and balanced and served with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from a place that knows what it's doing. I opened the laptop, got a bit of work done, and enjoyed the rhythm of the room as people drifted in and out. And when the cortado was gone, so was I. It's the kind of space where I felt a gentle responsibility to make room for the next person once I've had your moment, especially on a busy morning. Even with its small footprint, it remains one of the most dependable coffee experiences in the area, and I always leave feeling like the stop was worth it. If you've tried their other locations, this one will feel familiar in the best way. If you haven't, it's a great introduction to what Summit does so well. [Review 267 of 2026 - 4578 in North Carolina - 25456 overall]

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    Fly Kid Fly

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    The name doesn't have any commas, so I'm trying to figure out what it means…read more.. Fly, Kid, Fly = I am telling a minor to become airborne Fly, Kid Fly = I am telling a pre-adult fly to become airborne Fly Kid, Fly = I am vernacularly telling a fashionably trendy minor to become airborne Fly Kid Fly = This is the fashion style of a trendy minor Funny enough, it's the first one LOL. Also the "Rare Air" latte doesn't need to be more than half-sweet, just FYI.

    Fly Kid Fly has been on my "To Try" list for quite some time! Let me just say, they didn't just…read moremeet my expectations - they soared past every expectation. Not only was the coffee shop full of life and character - the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They walked us through the menu and over all were just full of energy. We got two different kinds of matcha. The Afterglow and the Cumulus. The Afterglow was matcha, strawberry & rice crispies syrup, milk of choice, cold foam, with strawberry dusting. This tasted like a strawberry short cake! It was delicious!! The Cumulus was matcha, toasted coconut, milk of choice, sugar, blue spirulina, floated with a cloud of cream, agave & sea salt. Think more of an early and sweet vibe. Both drinks were crafted to perfection and looked stunning. They had sweetness to them but were not overly sweet. I would highly recommend both of these. I am excited to try the coffee next time we come! The shop was clean, modern, trendy, and groovy. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside and really enjoyed the ambiance. Cheers to Fly Kid Fly! They are doing and excellent job!!

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    Sumaq Coffee

    4.4
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    Everything about Sumaq is a 5/5! The food was amazing, the pastry was great, the coffee was…read moredelicious. The inside of the store is adorably decorated. Fresh and clean with so many big windows, but also a back room if you want a quieter, slightly darker area. The service was great and they were very helpful in any questions we had. It feels like it's in a random part of town, but definitely worth the drive

    spent some time in Charlotte the other day and decided to check out this little cafe for a quick…read morelunch. While I looked online I was surprised to learn that this place tries to stay in touch with their South American roots, so obviously I wanted to try it out! On the menu I saw plenty of drinks from coffees to matchas to chais and lemonades as well. Apart from that there were other options like baked goods and sandwiches. Once I got there the place was actually very packed but there was still plenty of room as well. There was also an outside patio for those who wish to sit outside rather than inside. The vibe was giving woodsy and green. So it felt very bright and welcoming in the shop. The staff was nice and took care of me quickly. I ended up ordering their pesto flatbread. It took a couple of minutes for me to get my order but nothing too long. The flatbread was overall really good. It had arugula, pesto, cheese, prosciutto, and cherry tomatoes on top. It was very filling as well. I would def recommend this place if you're in the Charlotte area! I will say that the prices might not be the "cheapest" but I think it's worth it.

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    Copain Bakery & Provisions

    4.0
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    5.8 mi

    I was finally able to check out this French-inspired bakery across Southpark Mall...and despite…read morearriving rather late in the day, they had a pretty good selection of bakery items, as well as some deli sandwich selections. Their drink menu seemed a bit weak, but I did appreciate how they had complimentary water. I liked how they were located inside the Pavilion...and how they had such a nice, spacious area outside of the shop to leisurely enjoy your treats! I was in a hurry, so just picked up 2 Choux pastries to go...and honestly, they weren't the best Choux that I've had. Still, I was glad to see that they had them here. If I was to return, I would probably try something else. In any case, good to see another bakery in the Southpark area.

    I really wanted to like Copain, but unfortunately the wait just wasn't worth it. When we visited,…read morethe oven and/or microwave (however they normally warm things up) was broken, which led to delays and food that didn't feel like it was being served the way it's intended. For a place known for its baked goods, that was pretty disappointing. The French onion soup was especially underwhelming, extremely heavy and oversalted, to the point that it was hard to enjoy more than a couple bites. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and did their best to manage the situation. Still, between the long wait and the disappointing food, the experience fell short. I might consider giving it another try once everything is fully up and running, but this visit missed the mark.

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