Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 Chicken and waffle 8/5 seasoning on that chicken was spectacular. Bagel egg sandwich 4/5 read more

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Always a good experience when coming to Yolk. Good food, vibes, and good service. I come here quite often. Good for breakfast or brunch. Took off one star for this review. For 8am visit, the music was quite vulgar, explesive, and offensive. If you listen to type personally or if we're in a club that's one thing. But it wasn't too professional & very degrading with content being played. read more

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This place is always booked when it comes to reservations so please book in advance. We made a 1p reservation for Sunday and still ended up waiting about 30 minutes after the time to be seated. However, the food was well worth it. While dining with friends we all ordered a variety of foods to be able to sample it all. The French toasts and waffles were my favorites. The potatoes were also in my top favorites. The eggs were a little salty. The chicken thigh in my option was also overly seasoned for my taste buds. This is not to say I wouldn't return but I know egg-actly what I'm ordering: the WWII read more

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Stopped by for brunch, got seated quickly but waited about 30mins to get drinks and over an hour on food. It looked like they were short staffed, and my food wasn't hot when it came out. Didn't care for the food and how big the wings were. On the bright side, the server was nice and we got a discount on parking. The restaurant has a fun look to it too. My friend enjoyed the grits and eggs. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining at Uptown Yolk in Midtown Charlotte, NC. This is a very popular restaurant that was booked and busy from the time we arrived until we left! It is black owned and quite a gem! Modern decode, with very large windows. You can watch people walking to the entrance hoping to get a seat ( I would definitely suggest making reservations)!! It was a great experience and the food was delicious. The ONLY reason I gave it three stars is because we waited 45 minutes to get our food. My friend who invited me assured me that this never happens and that the kitchen was probably understaffed . They also had several large parties with 8 or more people which most likely added to the delay. The server was very nice and she kept checking on us and updated us as she could. The party sitting next to us waited nearly an hour for their food and the manager came out to speak to them and apologized. I will give them another chance the Next time I come to visit Charlotte and I believe that they will receive five stars from me! To the owner: You all should consider opening a restaurant in Greenville SC!! I think it will do very well!! read more

Uptown Yolk - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Make sure you have a reservation because this spot stays busy for a reason. We booked ahead and were seated outside, which I actually loved since I enjoy the heat. Service was quick and we didn't have to wait long to be seated or for our food. Everything was delicious, but the French toast was definitely the highlight. The drinks were really good too, even though I forgot to get a picture. I also loved the inside, it has a really nice vibe. Would definitely go back. read more

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an open atmosphere perfect for families, couples, or solo diners! My custom omelette with Canadian bacon, mushrooms, and peppers arrived piping hot and paired perfectly with a side of their creamy grits. Pro-tip: If you love a unique crunch, go for the cornmeal waffle with the pecans baked right into the batter. While I personally realized I prefer my pecans drizzled on top, the quality and service was great. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to test out even more from their southern inspired menu and great service. read more

Uptown Yolk - Cornmeal Pecan Waffle - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I thought this place was really cool with interesting decor. We got a few options and I would say it was delicious overall. The shrimp and grits and valley of the sun dishes were SO GOOD! I liked that the yogurt dish with the grapefruit wasn't super sweet. The only thing I would say was that the hostess wasn't at the stand for the first 10 mins we were there and servers and bartenders walked past the stand multiple times without acknowledging us. The sausage patty was just a hamburger and it dried up pretty quickly. read more

Uptown Yolk - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I thought this was a great experience although I went at 9 AM and no one was really there. The service was great. The food was super tasty. The only thing I didn't like was it was à la carte almost instead of just meals with side dishes, but it wasn't too expensive and I also enjoyed the music that was a whole vibe. I was jamming the whole time but definitely a great experience and it's super cute in there. read more

Uptown Yolk - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Do NOT walK.....RUN to support this establishment!!! The food is AMAZING!!!! The vibes are AMAZING!!! Plan to wait bc they are packed and do not seem to have adequately staffing but the wait is worth it. The chicken is some of the best that I've EVER had!!! The egg yolkwich sandwich was great as well!!! I'd revisit without second thought!!! If I had to complain about anything it would be the wait but it wasn't terrible! read more

Uptown Yolk - Side of Grits - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Fantastic brunch spot. I got the There's Fire and it was extremely good. A nice little spot that's in South End and even on a holiday, the service was still quick and we were in and out within an hour at the bar. Would highly recommend read more

Uptown Yolk - Theres Fire - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The scrambled eggs were well cooked / they do need a better quality cheddar - what they use had little taste. The sweet potato waffle and biscuit were both good, but I couldn't taste the sweet potato at all. My friend had the TN fries and sent it back bcz it was super salty. I tried it and it was. The replacement order was salty as well. I'd def give them a second chance. The server was friendly. The place is well lit and has an amazing playlist. read more

First time visiting. I've wanted to go for quite some time but I've heard it's hard getting seated during the weekends so a week day was perfect. The place is amazingly decorated and the vibe is nice. We were immediately seated and offered a menu. I am so glad i asked the server for her recommendation - grits or potatoes. She suggested rhe potatoes. I have to tell you that those are the BEST breakfast potatoes I have ever had! Fried in a peanut oil and perfectly seasoned. I could go back just for those! I will definitely be back. read more

Uptown Yolk - Wall sign - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I came on a saturday afternoon and sat at the bar. Food - i ordered the WWIII - chicken and waffles - you can do 3 wings or 1 thigh . The fried chicken has an interesting taste, don't think your typical fried chicken. I can't place the seasoning right now but definitely not salty. wale was moist and tasty. 9/10 - prepared great! I also had a side of grits, not my favorite. i ordered the curious george, a whiskey drink. it reminds me of a mule with whiskey. Location has a garage for easy parking and they validate tickets. Service was friendly, took about 10 mins to get my drink. Ambiance is bright and pleasant. Nice brunch spot, nice music playing in the background as well. read more

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Made reservations online. Quick and easy. Paid parking in the area #ParkMobile Let's get into the food. It was absolutely, mouth watering, delicious. The shrimp and grits did not disappoint and was worth $23.00. Slightly spicy and I loved everything single bite. One of my best meal choices I've made in a long time. My girlfriend ordered the eggs, bacon, toast with a side of grits. The grits is sooo creamy. I just want eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The service was decent. Kim made good recommendations. We were immediately seated when we arrived. The music was amazing for a Saturday. There was a slight wait for the drinks. Curious George was mediocre but the margaritas was the wave. Great spot to catch up with friends. read more

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The food is always good. Perfect to bring your out of town friends. Drinks are a bit to eclectic for my personal taste but it fits in with the vibe. read more

The location and the bright fun vibrant space is definitely inviting for brunch. Service is decent. Limited indoor seating and a few tables outside for dining. The food left me on the blah meter. Tried the Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffle with a side of scrambled cheese eggs and bacon. Also ordered the Shrimp and Grits with a side of pancakes. Both the waffle and pancakes have a corn mealie background texture. Definitely not my preference when looking for fluffy light breakfast cakes. The chicken was good and fresh. It was seasoned with an Adobo style seasoning which can get tiresome while eating. The best items for me were the eggs and bacon. They take reservations which are recommended if you're going during peak times due to limited spacing. Also will need to search for parking due to no business parking lot. read more

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The food was delicious. I love home cook southern food. The serve staff were very attentive and helpful. I love the colors. They were warm and earthly. There were many colors but non over powered the other. Loved it. And as we sat there the place started to get busy. Perfect time for us to depart. read more

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Dined here for breakfast with my family - there were 4 of us. I made reservations online and when we arrived there was no one else in the restaurant, which was great because I was a little nervous about whether or not we'd have enough time to eat and make our flight in time. While taking in the aesthetics of the restaurant, I also enjoyed the cheerful sounds of soulful holiday music... I ordered a stack of pancakes with turkey bacon on the side, my hubby ordered sweet potato biscuits with chicken gravy and a side of TN potatoes and scrambled eggs. My other family members ordered Dulce de Leche French Toast and eggs with grits. Also, for drinks my hubby and I had a mix of sweet tea and lemonade, while my cousins had orange juice and coffee... we each enjoyed our food and drinks. Most notable for me was the TN potatoes, they had a crispy, seasoned outside and a soft, moist potato on the inside. The sweet potato biscuits and gravy was interesting - it was savory and tasty. The pancakes weren't too thick or thin and had a natural sweetness to them (I think without the syrup). While I didn't taste them, the grits looked a little think and creamy - my cousins raved about them. Overall we had a good experience and the prices were reasonable. Definitely a nice spot to check out for good eats. read more

Too bad I can't give this place zero stars. The staff is extremely lazy and slow. We went in for breakfast, there was 3 of us and the host told us to wait one moment while she cleaned the table off for us. (There was over half the restaurant tables open) We stepped to the side, they set the table so we waited and another party of 3 walked in and the same host sat them at the table she just told us to wait for???? While we were waiting, we saw no servers out on the floor the entire time and other customers were pissed off about slow service. Ignorant, lazy and incompetent staff, DO NOT go to eat here. Go up the street and wait for ruby sunshine instead, it's worth it read more

Mojo Hash was slamming! I would recommend this place. Everyone in my party liked their food. read more

Uptown Yolk - Mojo Hash - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If I could give a zero I would. We should have known it was going to be bad when we walked in a customer leaving asked for a manager. The manager was not onsite. The staff sat down a table of four at the table they promised us. I will not be returning if you're looking for a good Brunch go to Vinyl up the street. Great food and service! read more

For my first experience at Uptown Yolk (which I was SOO looking forward to), I'm sad to say it was not great and it was mainly due to the service received. From the time that we arrived, we didn't wait too long. But it was a rushed experience until leaving. The server forgot multiple items that I ordered. It was hard to find the server as well and had to ask other servers for assistance. The final straw was that after finally receiving food (along with my drink finally coming), I had to pretty much rush to finish eating and drink my drink because "we have another party coming in who has this table reserved." This was all after not even an hour, while multiple other tables were chilling and taking their time, not being rushed. If you knew that another party was coming in so close to us sitting down, why would you seat us there? Just wasn't a good experience. Inside is really nice and well put together. But everything from my first visit here has left a horrible taste in my mouth about the restaurant, a place that I wanted to love...and I truly do not like that. read more

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First time here. I have recommended this place to others because I heard wonderful things. Finally got to try it for myself and It did not disappoint. The food was delicious. The staff was cool, not very attentive but we weren't pressed by it they were super nice. The location is large and has some outdoor seating. The grits were absolutely delicious and my friends loved the home fries! I would definitely come back. read more

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Food, Ambiance, & Customer Service= First Class We were a party of six and were able to get in before the crowd picked up. This was my second time visiting uptown York. I came about a year ago and I don't know why I didn't write a review. Our server was Kim and she was absolutely amazing. The entire staff was nice and upbeat. I ordered french toast it was tasty but I really wish that I ordered a bowl of tn fries with heavy toppings like other people in my party! We will be back. read more

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The fried chicken is unmatched! Very well seasoned and fresh! Our server was kind and gave good recommendations! This is a great brunch spot and black owned! The art on the wall is a great touch! The sweet potato waffle was sooo good! 10/10 read more

Uptown Yolk - Sweet Potato Waffle - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Nice restaurant with super cute decor. I love all the artwork on the walls and the recycled flower vases. There was a tad bit of a wait on a Saturday morning, but there's a comfy seating area to wait. I sat at the bar and the gentleman that helped me was great! I got a mimosa and The Wisconsin with bacon, peppers and cheese, side of grits and toast. The grits were really good and flavorful! The omelet was pretty typical, but satisfied my hunger. read more

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Today was the second time I had the pleasure of dining at the establishment. And it was just as good as the first time. The food was delicious. I ordered the shrimp and grits which were rich in jerk flavor with a pesto sauce. The food came out hot and was very enjoyable. The service was mediocre. The waitress was very friendly and hospitable. However, the waitress forgot some items we ordered like the potatoes. Also, my friend ordered grits and it took a long time for the order to arrive at the table. Service could be improved. The ambiance was nice. Very welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. Overall, it was a good experience. I would visit again. read more

Uptown Yolk - Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Terrific breakfast experience. Great location with friendly service and a nice atmosphere. We were very pleased with our choices as were the table sitting around us. read more

Uptown Yolk - French toast dish with sweet potato biscuit - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This spot was worth the hype! Not only was it a gorgeous vibe inside, but the food and service matched. We were able to get a reservation down the same day and were greeted nicely and seated quickly. The food options were plentiful - it was honestly hard to decide exactly what to get. I got a side of eggs along with french toast & it was delicious! I would recommend going here for a little brunch date or hang with friends. It's a nice relaxing experience & you'll leave FULL. read more

Uptown Yolk - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We looked at several places but I'm so glad we decided on this one and OMG I'm so glad we did! This place was amazing very eccentric but still a homey vibe. The food was amazing. Everything was good but the sweet potato biscuits and tn fries were the highlight of the meal! Kim was our server or maybe kimmy but she was amazing so sweet and gave great recommendations (got everything she suggested) lol. Try this place , you won't regret it! read more

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I made a reservation for 2 and the hostess was kind enough to accommodate 3 of us. We arrived early and initially it seemed like we would have to wait until our original reservation so we were preparing to leave when our name was called. Nice. I ordered an omelette with potatoes and a side of jerk shrimp. Food was ok; since we heard great things about the shrimp and grits I was excited to try the shrimp. Sadly I didn't like it. Our server was very nice, but after taking our order, she disappeared and it was hard to find her to order drinks. The sangria was too sweet for my taste unfortunately. As I was eating the last bite of my food, the server came over and asked if we were ready for our checks. I thought that was odd. 5 mins later, the hostess came over and told us that the next party for our table had arrived and basically they needed us to leave. This was 1 hour and MAYBE 10 minutes after we were seated. Mind you, most of the tables around us had been seated before we arrived. If they sat our party of 3 at a table for 6, it would have been nice to know that from the start. It didn't feel good to be rushed out when others were given time to enjoy their meal. Horrible experience at a place I had been looking forward to visiting, very unfortunate. There's room for improvement for sure. read more

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The food was good. Ordered the Cornmeal Belgian waffle with 3 chicken wings (seasoned). The wings were huge and a little undercooked for my preference server gave a response about how they are smoked and then fried, in that event they should have been cooked evenly, the waffles seemed tough this go round. I will say as far as the drinks they fill it up with lots of ice. I was very disappointed as I looked forward to the speciality drinks. Omelette was good. Server seemed attentive in the beginning but I told her about the wings being undercooked it fell in death ears. read more

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Amazing food, ambiance, and the service was great! I would recommend making a reservation so that you do not have to wait. Luckily I did and we were sat as soon as we showed up. I got a pancake, eggs, toast, and potatoes. The pancake had a sweet, buttery taste to them, and the potatoes were nicely seasoned. My husband got french toast, which he said tasted average. Definitely would come back to try their chicken and waffles. read more

Uptown Yolk - Original Pancake - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I was really excited to try this place and it did not disappoint. Everything was seasoned so well and the eggs were nice and fluffy. The sweet potato biscuit was interesting, it gave me cornbread vibes but not really sweet. Service was efficient and speedy. The ambiance is nice and family friendly for brunch. Quiet enough for a conversation not a turn up vibe at all which was perfect for me. We made a reservation for Sunday at 11:30 and around 12 it started to get packed so I definitely recommend making a reservation. read more

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This was such a cute brunch spot in the Uptown/Downtown Charlotte area! Definitely areas where you can take pictures and enjoy the vibe. Reservations are preferred especially on the weekends. I had a reservation for 11:15 and was seated within 10 minutes of me arriving. Our waitress Kim was phenomenal. They have a nice variety of menu items. I had the chicken and sweet potato waffle with grits and egg whites. The wait time for the food once I ordered was longer than anticipated (about 30 minutes) but Kim kept checking in with us. My chicken was extra crispy which I loved and seasoned very well. My waffle was a little hard, I prefer it to be fluffy. The eggs were cooked hard which was awesome. The service overall was amazing, the food would give an 8/10 but would definitely come back and try other items. read more

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Love their food, grits and cheese is my favorite Hot chocolate is the best. Good for a cold winter day read more

Uptown Yolk - Grits and Cheese and Hot Chocolate. - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I just had the Mojo Hash and it was very good! Cut up pieces of steak sweet potato over easy eggs, and toast. There was an avocado spread that really tied it all in for me. A rare and healthy choice, considering other offerings in the area. Very friendly service, a small outside eating area and available street side parking close by. I'm definitely coming back to uptown Yolk! read more

Was able to walk in without a reservation which was great. No one was in there, but all the staff was sitting at the bar and it did take forever to even get seated with no one there. Tried to order iced coffee and asked for oat and almond milk. They were out. Cocktails tasted like pure sugar and syrups. When we finally got to ordering food I asked if instead of a the side salad or fries I asked if I could swap for the biscuit and pay the extra for the side. I was told no. Even though when I order online I can do that exact thing. Eggs Benedict came out solid and the egg completely cooked through. Wanted to give this place another chance since I've ordered online and it's been bad but it seems it's just bad overall. Food wasn't horrible, if you need a quick bite and it's the only thing available I guess I'd go again. But just disappointed in the service and food overall. read more

Pretty good brunch food The cappuccino was super yummy - they only offer whole or oat milk. I got an egg white omelette (the brave heart) and it was really good with some hot sauce on the side. The grits were also pretty good. read more

Uptown Yolk - Brave Heart with cheesy Grits - Southern Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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