If you are a fan of the Andy Griffith Show and Mayverry, this is a lovely place to visit and stay…read morefor a meal. If you're not a local, you'll soon realize why we love this place, not only is the food super, so is the service. A lot of Mayberry memorabilia to see during your visit. Pay them a visit, you won't regret it, it just may become your new favorite!

Everything always are super great. Friendly employees. I am disabled @& they help in anyway they…read morecan!!!

Place is fantastic! This is the second time here. Food great! Hometown feel, nothing fancy. I had a…read morefried bologna sandwich the first time here and it was the best. Definitely a place to come if you just like sandwiches, burgers.

It was my first time eating here since it changed over from Hwy. 55 a year or two ago. I don't like…read moreto give local places bad reviews and this place is in my hometown. But I also like to be truthful. The server was friendly. The place seemed clean. The food was a shade away from decent on the low side. The fries were warm, but way too salty. I could feel a blanket of salt on each fry that I picked up. It felt like the cook had salted them, walked away for a minute and then came back to salt them again not remembering he had already salted them. I was going to get a burger, but I never was a big fan of the burgers there when it was Hwy. 55. I got fried calabash shrimp instead. The bar is low when you order fried shrimp. Just fry them right. Well, these shrimp were fried too much and were hard and tasteless. I am not saying I will not go back. I was with friends who wanted to go there and I was fine trying it out. I do not recommend it though. My apologies to the owners and staff. Please take this review and others to heart though.

Came here for breakfast and the food hit the spot, especially the grits, and the service from…read moreNacaska was amazing. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for simple, good eats.

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.

We prefer the Waxhaw location as it is cozy, warm and more comfortable than the Matthews location…read more Same menu and service, but the cozy Waxhaw location wins our favor. Super good breakfasts and lunches. Special soups each day, along with some select dishes. Come outside of regular breakfast and lunch times as it is very popular and get crowded quickly. Check in and wait...it will be worth it.

Stack's Kitchen nails the breakfast game with speed and flavor. Service was fat -- in the best way…read morepossible. Food came out fast, hot, and exactly as ordered. No waiting, no excuses. The French toast was stacked high with bananas, strawberries, powdered sugar, and whipped cream -- indulgent without being overdone. Scrambled eggs were soft and buttery, bacon crisp, and the corned beef hash had that perfect diner-style sear. Coffee stayed full, and the staff moved with purpose. If you want a place that respects your time and delivers comfort food with zero fluff, Stack's is it. Five stars, no hesitation.

Comfortable atmosphere, my dining mate and I had lunch here. Friendly staff, nice menu with Sunday…read morespecials. I ordered the taco salad, my dining mate ordered the cold salad plate with tuna, coleslaw and potato salad. His was tasty. My taco salad had a nice filling but lettuce was cut to coarse and unappealing. My dining mates coffee tasted watered down. Although portion size was good and price was reasonable we would not order the same if we returned . We would try something different from the menu

We had an amazing breakfast here today , I highly recommend it . The prices and service are great ,…read moreour 1st time there but it won't be the last .

Hometown cooking just like you'd expect in the South ... our GO to spot and has always served with…read moresouthern hospitality

Very good dinner food, service was great, the place was a little run down but clean.read more

The food was delicious and the restaurant was just like a lovely log cabin. Carsten was our server…read moreand she was just on point and very polite and made us feel very welcome. We didn't have to ask or search for anything. I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a wonderful experience and the prices are reasonable.

"Retreat? More like Retreat from Flavor."…read more If you're looking for a place with gorgeous views, a nice interior, and food that tastes like it was prepared by a distracted toddler with access to a microwave -- look no further! Let's start with the espresso martini, which arrived looking like it had just lost a bet with a gallon of skim milk. It tasted like someone whispered the word "coffee" into a glass of dairy and then threw in three coffee beans to give the illusion of effort. Fancy? Sure. Flavorful? Absolutely not. I've had stronger coffee vibes from a candle. Didn't get any appetizers, probably a blessing in disguise. Straight to the pasta, which came out looking like it had just been scooped out of a kid's menu at a bowling alley birthday party. Imagine Chef Boyardee got promoted and immediately overcharged for it. That's the vibe. As for the service, it was slow enough that I had time to consider starting a new life as a lake hermit. When it came time to pay, I literally had to write down my order to help the server -- who then still managed to create a culinary version of musical chairs with our table's meals. Everyone got someone else's dish, which might've been fun if it were a potluck. It was not. The scenery? Gorgeous. The inside of the restaurant? Super nice. Honestly, if they'd served the ambiance instead of the food, this would've been a five-star experience. But alas, The Retreat truly lived up to its name -- I retreated straight to the nearest gas station for a Lunchable and some dignity.