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    Ruby Sunshine Charlotte Southend

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Costa Rican with scrambled eggs
    Andi M.

    After many visits over the years, Ruby Sunshine has officially taken the top spot as my husband's and 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!

    Peach Bellini
    Mercedes S.

    Brunch here is always a hit!! The options are plenty and the service is great which is what keeps this place packed on any given day.

    Omelette
    Bart C.

    Wonderful breakfast place. Everything was cooked to perfection. Omelette, breakfast tacos and breakfast sandwich was wonderful and nothing was overcooked. I will be back.

    Melissa S.

    Thank you Yelp, Ashley and Ruby sunshine for this great experience. The food was so good! The tots and beignets were so yummy and filling! Kiddo got the cinnamon swirl pancakes and those were great as well. Our server was so nice, I wish I had noted her name.

    White Chocolate Bread Pudding Pancakes
    Jennifer T.

    Very mixed feelings. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and then served by the same person who we could tell was having a bad day and did not want to be there. The sad part is it was our anniversary brunch and out of all places we picked here. We all have bad days though so I guess it happens. Later during our visit their system went down which probably aided in her being even more annoyed during the course of our visit. I am still giving them 3 stars because my creamy spiced latte was tasty and my gulf shrimp omelet was very good and the eggs were not overcooked. The inside ambiance is a good size with indoor and outdoor seating and although I added myself to the yelp waitlist they do not do weekday waitlist just fyi (which is fine because it doesn't seem necessary). Also the white chocolate bread pudding pancake is nice but get the sauce on the side because it is very sweet.

    Shrimp and Grits with a biscuit and jelly
    Lindsey J.

    My friends and I stopped into Ruby Sunshine for brunch and had such a great time. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and it was delicious. We sat outside, which was perfect since there was plenty of shade. Thankfully, we didn't have to wait long, and the service was excellent.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Donna L.

    I had such an amazing time with my girls. Our waitress was just amazing. The food isn't what it was like the first time but it was still good nonetheless. The wait wasn't as long as I thought it would be

    Fried Green Tomatoes Starter
    Autumn R.

    Ruby Sunshine started off just okay. We were told there would be a 20-25 minute wait for a party of eight, but it turned into almost an hour. They also close at 2:00 PM, and we arrived around noon, so the extended wait was disappointing. Once seated, we were greeted by a friendly server, though it was loud and I didn't catch her name. The kids had French toast and the Little Champion (eggs, bacon, and fruit). Unfortunately, the French toast was very hard and overcooked. The shrimp and grits had great flavor and were very enjoyable. The chicken sandwich was overcooked on the outside but moist on the inside, so I removed the breading. The fried green tomatoes were good and flavorful. We ordered beignets, but they never came out; however, our server removed them from the bill without issue. Overall, it was an okay visit. Hopefully, they can improve on the wait time and a few food issues.

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    Genesis D.

    My service was great. Food was just ok, was not a fan of my meal, and some parts of my friend's meal. This is my second time trying this place, not sure if it's my drift.

    French Toast Bites Entree
    Deb W.

    Omg breakfast was amazing!! This spot never disappoints. The food was fast and delicious. Served hot and flavorful. Rae did an amazing job with the recommendations. The host was friendly and welcoming! I can't wait to come back!!

    Drea H.

    Went here on a Sunday when there was a home game whoops! Very hard to find parking on this day. They have a small lot attached, but we ended up finding street parking. When we got in the building it was very crowded, lucky we had a reservation ready to go! Very popular spot and I can see why. The brunch was a classic, many vast offerings from sweet to savory. They had mimosas , Bloody Marys, etc. the coffee was also good - a huge plus. I got avocado toast with a poached egg on top, fruit and some sausage. My friend got grits and it was reportedly excellent! Our waitress was so sweet, she made us feel like friends and really made the experience feel way more personalized and caring. They were so busy, but food did not lag timing wise or lack with any flavor or taste. Atmosphere was busy but a good vibe. Overall, would definitely be back - but not on game day (I guess unless I'm going to the game)

    Bacon Bloody Mary
    T E.

    Very good. We stayed till close. I had the Bloody Mary, margarita, and breakfast tacos with chorizo. The server was great. We sat in a booth which was nice. The booths were not comfortable, but the chairs at the tables looked even less comfortable. Regardless, I would go back because the food and drinks were very good. I would just choose a different spot for a long catch-up with a friend.

    Patio area with parking lot
    Gio B.

    Came here because of the strong reviews and left pretty underwhelmed. The space is large with both indoor and outdoor seating, we chose to seat outside. The parking lot was full, but street parking was easy to find. I ordered the fried chicken with French toast bites. Unfortunately, both were bland and overcooked. The chicken was dry, and the French toast bites had potential but didn't deliver. Drinks were also just okay. The biggest concern was hygiene. I observed staff petting dogs and then handling food and opening doors without washing their hands, which was off-putting. I also ordered a biscuit that was supposed to come with butter, but it didn't. On top of that, several city and county taxes and fees were applied to the bill, a first for me so beware. Overall, this didn't live up to the hype. Between the food quality and hygiene concerns, I wouldn't return, though the space itself might appeal if you're just looking for a casual, dog-friendly hangout.

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    Great food and great service. Reasonably priced. Nice ambiance. Would highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Ruby Sunshine Charlotte Southend

    They have great coffee. What kind is it?

    Here you go... CREAMY VANILLA ICED COFFEE… Read more

    Is there a waitlist?

    Mwen saludos a todos amigos y amiga

    Can you bring outside food (i.e., birthday cake) for a bunch celebration? I've called the restaurant…

    Hi there, Apologies that we were unable to reach someone at the restauraunt. You may bring a cake as part of your celebration but we are unable to refrigerate it.

    What is the best time of day to get there on Sundays?

    It's busy all day on Sunday so what I did was put myself on the waitlist thru Yelp as soon as it opened. From there I had 2 hours to wait which gave me plenty of time to get there. It stops you from showing up there and waiting 2 hours outside for… Read more

    Does online check-in work?

    NOT EVEN CLOSE. You're only technically placed in line once you check-in in person. It expanded our wait time from 30 minutes to an hour and a half. Only come when you have time to kill.

    What is the limit of guests per table?

    I was with a group of 12 and we had to do 6 per table.

    Does the outdoor patio permit dogs?

    Yes!

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    Lottie's Cafe

    4.4
    (104 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Staff was very friendly and the service was fire, place is lit. Latte's and matcha were really good…read moreand the food was also splendid. It's also women owned!!! Shoutout women

    TLDR: Cafe vibes that are good for if you are planning on hanging out in the cafe, bad if you are…read moretrying to get your food and go. The atmosphere was nice, it has the "work on your laptop or catch up with friends" cafe vibe. Somewhere you can hang for several hours and sip and coffee as you work/talk. I don't think I was the target demographic for this cafe sadly. I ordered a BE&C on a bagel. I originally had planned to go to a more "bagel-focused" shop, but they were closed. That's where I feel I was not the target demographic; I was looking to just order a bagel on my morning commute. I should have noticed the atmosphere/vibe of the cafe and realized that this was not going to be fast. It ended up taking over 30 minutes from the time I paid to the time I got my food (genuinely, I looked at the time my credit card was swiped and compared it to the time it was when I got my food). Now, I will say, if I had ordered coffee and brought a book, the wait probably wouldn't have been too much of a bother. The staff was really friendly, and the bathrooms were also very clean! The bagel was not my favorite bagel, but it was on par for a non-bagel-focused coffee shop. It wasn't bad by any means, but I would not order it if you were wanting "real" bagel. Edit: owner made a good point regarding the wait and was correct that I did not notice the disclaimer regarding the wait! I updated the rating to reflect my newer perspective.

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    Coco and the Director

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    Matcha latte and Cronut…read more Coco and the Director is my go-to coffee stop in Uptown--especially when I'm craving a cronut. The cronuts are the real star here. They sell out quickly, so the move is to get there early and grab one while it's still warm. Trust me, if you're going to get one, get two. The café sits inside the lobby level of the Charlotte Marriott City Center, which makes it easy to access if you're already walking around Uptown. If you're doing a quick drive-by, just be friendly with the valet--tip them and pop inside to grab your coffee and pastry. They offer a full coffee program with plenty of alternative milk options (oat milk is my current go-to). I also appreciate the little details like turbinado sugar, bamboo stir sticks, and recyclable cups, which give the place a sustainable touch. The space itself is really stylish and comfortable. There's even a small amphitheater-style seating area, making it a cool spot to hang out, meet friends, or get some work done for a while. Insider tip: Go early for the cronuts--they disappear fast. Overall, it's a fun Uptown café with great coffee, a beautiful space to work or relax, and one of the best cronut stops in the area.

    This place is beautiful! It has an amazing atmosphere. It's so relaxing and cozy. I came because of…read morethe seating. I didn't even realize it was attached to a hotel. The baristas were very friendly and patient and the service was fast. We sat in a little living room at first, them moved to a table, and finally took advantage of the stair seats. The coffee was pretty good, nothing extraordinary, but it did the job. The croissant was flaky, buttery, and delicious. We never made it back, but I'm glad I got to pop in for a bit. Not even one coffee pic?!??

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    Wildroots Coffee

    Wildroots Coffee

    4.5
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    0.6 mi

    Third time was a charm for us. We were striking out with coffee shops. We had great service and…read moremediocre coffee then terrible coffee and ok service. And finally, we found Wildroots. The location is on the lower floor of an office building. It has an adorable retro/vintage 70s Flower Child vibe. The ambiance was relaxing and inviting. Now on to the matters of caffeine. The espresso was perfect. Something we had not had since our arrival. Cortado was great, drip coffee was great, and their latte.... Let me tell you about their latte. I had a carrot cake with cream cheese cold foam. I asked for half the syrup. It was delicious, perfection, amazing. One day I had it hot, the next I had it iced, both were incredible. If I were guaranteed not to go into a sugar spiral, I would drink the cold foam straight. Now I'm preparing to go back tomorrow. Update: We came back two more times before we left NC. No regrets! We finally found an amazing coffee shop and that was important. Also, they make a fantastic Cloud Matcha AND they often watermelon seed milk aka MILKish. This is a game changer. The milk was tasty, with the tiniest but of sweetness, but no sugar or carbs. I don't know how they did it, but I'm here for it and on a mission to find MILKish here!

    My updated review for the second time stopping in!…read more 10 out of 10 out of 10!!! I absolutely love this place especially this location! It's easy to park (they even validate your parking for 90 mins or so!), they have seasonal drinks that are actually good and the food is great for a coffee shop! I got the That's Amore and avocado toast this visit. The last time I got the breakfast sandwich! The avocado toast is topped with olive oil, which makes it so delicious! It's beautifully decorated, the seating is comfortable and the staff is very helpful especially when it comes to recommendations! If you can't find seating there is more seating toward the bathrooms and it's nice because they are booths! It's my understanding they make some of their syrups which I love because you know they are fresh, and to me that means they take pride in the quality of their drinks. It's worth a stop if you are in the area!

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