Waffle House

This diner was an awesome Yelp choice. Old school look with amazing service and food…read more My eggs were fluffy as well as my pancakes. The chicken wings were huge, fried just right and juicy. Kudos to the chef. Only negative is they offer a whipped spread instead of real butter. Delicious pancakes deserve good butter. I asked for real butter and all they had was honey butter. Do not sleep on asking for it. While it still spread, the honey makes it much better.

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.

Homemade Onion Rings and country fried steak

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Blue Ridge Diner

4.6(39 reviews)

38.6 mi

We are on vacation staying in blowing rock and were recommended this place by a friend and OH BOYYY…read moreI am so glad we went!!! I am not such a big fan of southern food but this was freaking PHENOMENAL!! That's saying a lot coming from me! The people working there were so sweet and food came out so fast! My boyfriend and I shared the country fried steak with gravy (my first time having it), mashed potato's, and fried corn bites, and shared the fried catfish with fries and coleslaw. Every single item was the best southern food I have had!!! Will forever be recommending here and will definitely be a life long patron whenever I come to the mountains!

It is time to reiterate that this place rocks! They do an excellent job in service and food…read morequality. You can't go wrong here no matter what you order. I continue to enjoy this place and will continue to support it.

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Troy's 105 Diner

4.2(260 reviews)

39.6 mi

4.5 stars We stopped here while on vacation and loved this…read morecute little diner. I had a burger, well done, with fries. My husband had a Reuben sandwich with fries. Both were delicious!! Our server was very attentive and friendly. She helped us make our selections and checked on us to make sure everything was good. The atmosphere was what you'd expect inside a diner. We felt relaxed and comfortable there. Overall, we'd definitely return here for the food most of all.

Ate here twice this week. First visit was top notch. Server was attentive and great. Food was…read moreprepared as ordered. Every one of us bragged on the crispy hash browns and service. The food and service were just good on that day. Then there was today. Front door greeter was friendly and seated us quickly. Server we had today was ok. None of the hash browns we ordered were scattered and crispy like we ordered. Of course my husbands order was just all messed up. He ordered over medium well eggs came out over easy. Order well done toast came out loaf bread. Ordered well done sausage came out barely cooked. Hash browns were ordered scattered crispy came out barely cooked. Sausage and toast were left on plate. Couldn't eat it. Bacon was great. Coffee was excellent. This may be a hit or miss place. It all could've been on who was cooking or if server wrote a fictional order down. Not sure what happened. They did knock off a little over a dollar off the ticket. He should have sent it back but he doesn't do that. He just won't. We liked the ambiance. Decorated like yesteryears. Very comforting and clean place to eat. I might be back but he won't.

Bar area

Solid Diner breakfast.

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Country Diner

4.6(22 reviews)

40.5 mi

Meatloaf Wednesday was wonderful!! Everything was homemade! The waitress were so nice!read more

It's typical diner food, nothing fancy. They have super friendly staff! This place is sweetly…read moredecorated with country decor. Biscuits are great except they offer no honey which I thought was a staple in country dining. Their tables are set with just a fork in a sanitary bag so you have to ask for a knife and a spoon for coffee. Also butter does not come with your biscuit/toast either. You have to ask for it. Speaking of toast, it's not even toasted. I think it's thrown on the cooktop and barely warmed. It's the little things that should be expected of a restaurant that I have complaints about.

Nearby Tom's Creek Falls

Inside the diner

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Frye Daddy's Diner

4.6(28 reviews)

6.2 mi

Food is fabulous. Service is great, a little loud when busy. Nice down home diner. Only 4 stars…read morebecause I don't like giving 5.

It doesn't matter what food plate you get, it is all good, breakfast, lunch or dinner time. The…read morestaff is every bit as nice and informative as you would expect in a local diner. I was even able to get their green beans recipe out of them. During the pandemic, they setup in their outdoor seating area and kept going like a dang Waffle House. The inside is no frills but nice and clean. I am honored to have them in my community. I hope this place lasts forever.

So good!!!!

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50's Classic Diner

4.0(10 reviews)

44.1 mi

I love their fried green tomatoes. Their cheeseburgers all the way are hard to beat also and they…read morehave the best breakfast in town.

No dishes all food served on lightweight small paper plates. Food mediocre. Service goodread more

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Metro Diner

4.3(804 reviews)

32.9 mi

Very welcoming, atmosphere and helpful staff! They had plenty of gluten-free options, and the…read moreavocado breakfast bowl was amazing mostly because of the hollandaise sauce! I always order it on the side because so many restaurants use packages, but this had the mouth feel of something made from actual butter and eggs! My husband had the fried chicken Benedict and tried their sausage gravy and patties- he said it was all good!

This seems to be a staple for the community. I have eaten her three times and each time the…read moreexperience with the food is just okay. The service each time is always great. You are greeted with a hello and the waitress/waiter are attentive. The ambiance is one of a diner. Will definitely come back and keep trying various entrees.

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Metro Diner

4.3(920 reviews)

50.0 mi

I was so glad to see there's a Metro in Charlotte since I haven't been here since I left Florida. I…read morewas also happy to see there's food is just as good as I remember and it came out so fast. No joke, I ordered, went to the bathroom to wash my hands and my food hit the table before I got back! Shoutout to the potatoes, always consistent and delicious!

(4/4/26) It's been seven years since we were last here. My wife said that the menu had changed. I…read moredidn't give it much of a glance. Only two potential items stood out to me, the huevos ranchero & the crab cakes Benedict. I chose the crab cakes. My wife ordered avocado toast. When the crab cakes arrived and I tasted them, I knew why I hadn't come back. They had absolutely no seasoning. I left them on the plate. My wife's avocado toast suffered from the same lack of seasoning. What a disappointment. The service was pretty quick. There really wasn't much ambience to speak of.

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Paula's Diner

3.9(8 reviews)

18.3 mi

Great place to eat breakfast or lunch. Very clean with 100 rating. Service is always good there too.read more

Cute spot for a bite on our way to Asheville. Everything was good and staff was friendly.read more

Eggs, bacon, and crispy home fries.

Two eggs over medium and French toast

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There were only two of us but they brought four biscuits.

Coffee House Diner

3.3(25 reviews)

30.8 mi

Similar to Waffle House (vibes, food, and all). Ordered French toast, eggs, sausage (they have…read morepatties and links) and some gravy with a biscuit. Overall, I will probably go back next time I'm craving waffle house especially since we don't have one here! Service was quick and friendly. No major complaints here!

Food was good, but what makes this place fun is that it is a classic diner with all the sounds and…read moreenergy that goes with it. It was busy but the staff found time to make us feel special with multiple refills of coffee and prompt dish removal. Will definitely return.

Grill & drink station. The dishwasher washed plates as I waited for my biscuit and stacked them on the rack right in front of me.

Eggs, bacon, grits at the Coffee House Diner, Wilkesboro

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Front of the Coffee House Diner, Wilkesboro

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Cory G.

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5

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14 years ago

What can you say about a Waffle House - it's open when you need it! The food is not great, nor is the service, nor is the decor - but they ARE open - and sometimes that's what counts most. Prices are right too. read more

Ethan P.

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4

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8 months ago

Got raped at the back of the building BEST DAY EVER kinda hurt tho.Would go again the nice man called me nice things like NIGGA very .

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