We came to Charlotte for a concert and decided to stay the night instead of driving home. By the…read moretime we got settled in, dining options were pretty limited, so we searched online and this spot looked like the best choice -- and we're glad we found it. When we pulled up, there was a police outside, which didn't bother us. If anything, it made things feel more secure. They also use a metal detector when you walk in before being seated. Don't let that scare you off though -- this place is a well-oiled machine and everything felt organized and under control. Our server was fantastic: calm, attentive, and never pushy. I ordered the country fried steak with collards and mashed potatoes with gravy, and my husband got a burger. My meal was excellent, and it came with a perfectly flaky biscuit. The tea was Southern SWEET tea, too. My husband said his burger was good for a diner, fresh vegetables and the fries were seasoned well. The diner itself is adorable, full of character and charm. Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely come back.

Review for Midnight Diner…read more classic, retro-style diner--the kind with a counter, cozy booths, and a nostalgic vibe. The only thing missing is a waitress calling you "hon," and honestly, that might be part of the charm. I was craving a West Coast favorite--chicken fried steak--which I quickly learned is called country fried steak here in the South. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner... it didn't matter. I wanted comfort food, and this place delivered. I ordered takeout and picked it up without any hassle. They have their own private parking lot, which is a huge plus, especially for an Uptown location. It's situated right across from the Hyatt Regency and along the light rail, so I can imagine it gets very busy--particularly if you're heading to or leaving the Spectrum Center. This is exactly the kind of spot where you grab a solid meal to soak up whatever you've been celebrating. And the food? Generous. Very generous. My order included: * Country fried steak with gravy * Mashed potatoes * Pancakes * And, because curiosity got the best of me, their coconut French toast That coconut French toast was the wildcard--and it did not disappoint. Sweet, indulgent, and definitely a treat. Between that and the rest of the meal, it was a lot of food, but I was very happy. The price point is reasonable, the service was fast, and the whole experience felt easy and reliable--exactly what you want from a diner. Next time, I'd like to sit inside and enjoy the full experience, because the atmosphere looks like part of the fun. As someone still exploring Charlotte as a foodie after relocating from the West Coast, it's always nice to find places that deliver those nostalgic comfort-food moments--and this one absolutely did. Bottom line: Great comfort food, generous portions, easy parking, and a classic diner vibe. A solid go-to spot in Uptown, especially when you're hungry and want something satisfying.

If you're looking for great chicken & waffles Then pull-up…read moreon Amber and team for amazing menus options, and great service. The Bissle Breakfast and cheesesteak are also menu favorites. Metros Ambiance is a true diner experience with a touch of family from the door, to the kitchen, then served with a smile. Enjoy

What could improve? UM EVERYTHING! So bad it was comical,…read morealmost every single thing screamed WHAT?? From the hostess/server in the slippers to the stand upside down soup. Bad to the damn bone. Hamburger that was all grease so bad it needed ten napkins. Manager looked same. Yuck. Used to be good

Diners are always a great option for Mrs. K. and I. She's doing a vegetarian eating regime and I'm…read moreon a keto diet. So basically, one with no meat and one with all meat. A diner, with their wide menu, works well. And our lunch today at Mattie's was excellent. We arrived right at the tail end of the lunch rush. A friendly hostess brought us to the last booth in the front section of the restaurant and then a waitress took our drink orders. Lots of shouting and "Order ready!" from the kitchen while we looked over the menu and then placed our orders. About ten minutes later, a plate of French Toast with vegan sausage on the side for Mrs. K. Light, fluffy, delicious. The sausage was great! For me, Mattie's Mom's Meatloaf. A massive thick slice of meatloaf topped with melted cheese, grilled onions and spicy marinara. My two sides, a creamy cole slaw and green beans with bacon were excellent. We both enjoyed our meals. Neither of us could finish the huge plates! Five stars, will definitely return. [Review 649 of 2025 - 4136 in North Carolina - 24210 overall]

BFF wanted to go here because he saw vegan omelette via social media…read more Well, he described it as a Jersey diner and they had nonVegan items. Ok. Sunday lunch. Friend got on the list. But the Bestie that wanted to have this met me in the parking lot scared there would be cross contamination and wanted to go elsewhere. He's been a dedicated vegan since 2008 or 2010. Either way, this ain't for play nor show. He's principled. The other vegan is really pescatarian and could careless. I have severe allergies and definitely care if there's cross contamination. Young lady seating is asked about how the cooktop works for vegan items: 1) is there a separate cooktop? 2) are new utensils used? They did a good job answering and owning what they didn't know but sought someone to answer the questions. Young lady showed us the place where we'll sit and she would go get answers and be right back. She never came back. Alas, the server showed up and he didn't know either nor did anyone ask him or inform him. I had to clean the table and seats were more upsetting to me. The busboy popped nearby and I asked for his spray bottle and he apologized saying he'd clean. H wiped everything but dried nothing. Server returned without answers but someone got another guy to explain their process. He was helpful. I was content. I can say pics on Yelp leave much to be desired but I got the chicken fried chicken + mashed potatoes and sweet potato waffle fries. The vegans got their food first and we got an explanation. I didn't care. Bring it as it's ready. I understand. Plus y'all know vegan cheese doesn't melt. Lol. I didn't desire their vegan breakfast quesadilla nor padrino (I think that's what one had). See pictures. I must say I wanted to get the greens but I will definitely order them on another visit. The vegan ordered vegan pancakes for All to try. I like the crispy edges of any pancake but didn't need the pecans. The vegan butter and syrup was impressive. We got a lot of apologies in due time as 1) straws were forgotten 2) soup of day query was forgotten 3) refills forgotten 4) table wasn't cleaned 5) Milkshake was delayed but hey ... It takes as long as it takes. But I didn't order it so I can't say. I was most bothered the itemized check was taken away so I don't have an image for this review but also BECAUSE a huge convo took place regarding the tip. A new immigrant to the USA was amongst us AND had legit questions so I was happy to explain but their receipts show 20% totals and higher for tipping yet this receipt show the total with tax. Tips for on the pre-tax total. Long and short I can recommend 1) fried chicken fried 2) sweet potato waffle fries 3) mashed potatoes 4) brown and light gravy 5) vegan pancakes 6) American potatoes looked great but I didn't touch em as I had plenty Parking is rough. Cleanup in between flipping/turning tables doesn't really happen in the overflow and I'm good on that. Like, sweeping and wiping can be done between tables and as parties depart. The staff is younger like everyone appear to be teens which led a dining member inquire where are the adults? I think I saw 1. There is an overflow parking lot.

Loved the food here! Was here on a quick work trip and needed a fast breakfast. This place was…read moreperfect. 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

I'm so happy we made it out without getting food poisoning…read more 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.

Stopped here because it's a DDD which means Guy Fieri ate here. We stopped for breakfast because it…read morewas open early. I had corned beef hash and bacon. Bf had a spinach and feta omelette with home fries and a biscuit. He's a chef and very picky about eating breakfast out but was very satisfied with this one but he did add mushrooms to the omelette. The corned beef hash was cooked wonderfully. Bacon was ok, not candied bacon but it wasn't the overcooked wrinkly kind either so somewhere in the middle bacon lol. Service was average. The aura is a diner atmosphere.

Omg what delicious food!! Service was great even though it was lunch rush!! Price was very…read morereasonable too. We will go again soon!

My sister and I enjoyed breakfast here. I ordered the country breakfast. It had two eggs, sausage…read morepatties with biscuits and gravy. It was delicious. The staff was friendly. Just be aware there's a 3% fee, if you pay with a credit card.

The service is great and the food is excellent! The service was fast and the food hit the spot! I'd…read morelove to try their breakfast next time!

This restaurant is cheerful, caring, clean and simply delicious. The owners and staff are helpful…read moreand generous to.make your dining experience extraordinary.

The customer service. Everyone was friendly. The cleanliness of the restaurant. Now, to the part…read more The food was delicious. We love the coffee.

Only reason I did 4 instead of 5 stars was due to the 45 min wait time turn into more of at 1 hr…read moreand 15 min wait time! Darrell was the best waiter! Friendly smile and very good service once seated. Have to get the Ube pancakes with Ube sauce!

food was excellent, did not wait long at all! Diana was our…read moreserver and she was great and really friendly! had a great time !

This place is really good, sometimes it's just too busy and loud. But the food and service is good.read more

Everything was very fast! We waited maybe 15 minutes and then ordered and waited maybe 10 more…read moreminutes for the food. Everything was so good!

Simple, classic, and satisfying Three perfectly cooked eggs over easy, crispy bacon with just the…read moreright crunch, warm toast, and a sweet side of peaches to balance it all out. tThis breakfast hits every note. Fresh, flavorful, and filling, exactly how you want to start your day. And the staff is always on point with hospitality.

Back to NC for the first time in a few decades. In the area to visit the Thomas Dambo trolls in…read moreAsheville, Charlotte, Highpoint and Raleigh. If you don't know what they are and want to know, look it up. Anyway - after picking up the rental car, first stop was for food here at Sunflower Family Restaurant. Parking here was tight. Place was hopping and the lot was full. I was lucky to pull in as someone was walking to their car so I was in. Just grateful for cameras on the car as the lot is tight and the spaces are narrow. At least it's free. Walked in and there's a line - all were waiting for take out so we were able to bypass them all and was seated right away. Good thing too as the place was just packed. Not an empty table when I went to the restroom or when we were leaving. Service was great. Team effort. Several different team members provided service. From taking your order to refills as follow up and general questions. They were busy but still took time to make sure everyone was taken care of. I say that not that I was in a big party - I meant other tables too. And the food was nice, simple and good. See pics. I wanted the meat gravy I hadn't had in a long time. Then some protein and grits of course. I cleared the plate but couldn't polish off the grits. I was so full on the sweetened ice team that there was no room for anything else. Even the tea hits different in the south, compared to California. Not saying this is the best food you'll ever have but it'll definitely be decent comfort food. Inexpensive and simple.