Love this restaurant /bistro! The food is made as you order and is delicious. The service is great as well. We went on Sunday with friends and arrived about 11:30. Yanni was there to take orders and our waitress, Margie is very attentive and good. It is behind White Duck Taco - just drive to the back of the lot. They were also set up for dinner. It is not a huge place but very lovely. Make a reservation for dinner if you plan to go; otherwise pop in for lunch. I don't think you will be disappointed. They are open for breakfast as well. Check the hours. read more

Are you looking for food that is not only healthy but also tastes good?  Look no farther than Yanni Bistro, located at 131 E. John St. in Matthews, NC (980-226-2779, yannibistro.org).  The restaurant, owned and operated by Yanni, serves plant-based food that's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free - and healthy!  On a recent visit I tried one of his most popular sandwiches - the Falafel Pita, stuffed with homemade Falafel, red onions, sumac, lettuce, and tahini (without the hot sauce). I enjoyed  a  rich European-style coffee, one of many beverage options that includes a wonderful selection of imported teas and an extensive list of wine and beer. For dessert, I chose a French macaron - a vivid reminder of Paris!  My delicious, healthy lunch cost around $12!   Yanni also offers other variations of the Falafel Pita, plus sandwiches made with fresh ingredients, healthy salads, and homemade soups (try the Lentil). His breakfast menu features a variety of omelets, sandwiches, and bagels. Yanni has created an elegant dining space in a part of the restaurant, where patrons may enjoy amazing entrees such as Pan-Seared Salmon, Herb-Roasted Lamb Chops, Faux Filet a la Sauce au Poivre et Cognac., and a Classic Burger. Yanni Bistro is unique to Matthews and the Greater Charlotte region.  Check it out! Or order something to go. Carol T. read more

Wow! Such a hidden gem in Matthews, the owner is super nice and loves to talk, I was lucky and made it in time for a late lunch when I was in town to buy a motorcycle from the dealer up the street. The food is all made with love and with the tradition to make food what it should be energy for the body and soul! I can't wait to go back and try more of his delicious creations! hopefully I can make it for dinner with the wife one night if I am able to get a reservation which he says fills up quickly. in addition to the wonderful meals he also has some really good Macarons as a sweet treat! Chicken Peri Peri Sandwich is super yummy and so are the fries! read more

Yanni Bistro - Amazing bistro in downtown Matthews - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

The presence is so welcome at Yanni Bistro. We were welcomed with serene music and beautiful decorations. It is clean, well kept, and cute! The owner gave us food recommendations. The falafel & hummus sandwich had all components of deliciousness! We were provided with samples of vegetable soup and cuscus as samples for the spring menu! The service was excellent and I will definitely be returning to try more locally sourced dishes. The owner took time to speak with us at the table about his restaurant. read more

Yanni Bistro - Cute scenery! - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Freshly made food and amazing wine. Ya I was warm to us and really made us feel special. We will be back! read more

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We had a great first experience at Yanni Bistro today! My dad got the chicken salad sandwich + fries, I got the Aztec special chicken sandwich + fries, and my mom got the falafel salad. Everything was delicious and fresh. We sat outside with my 10 month old baby and my parents' dog, and the owner even gave us some water for her. It was the perfect lunch! Can't wait to go back read more

Yanni Bistro - Chicken salad sandwich - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Excellent salads, lots of ways to customize your meal. They know how to customize for vegetarian and vegan options. Yummy desserts like macaron. Parking is in the back. Weekend lunch was busy so definitely give yourself time. read more

Healthy, Hearty, and Tasty! Today I ordered the lentil soup to-go at Yanni's Bistro, and I must say I was pleased! I've had lentil soup before and this didn't disappoint. It was filled veggies and lots of lentils, leaving me satiated and satisfied. I love how the flavors married together, and I was able to add my own salt to taste which was appreciated! The service is always great, and welcoming. read more

Yanni Bistro - Lentil Soup - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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Delicious home made and fresh! Macarons from France and the owner was really nice! We were visiting my daughter at Wingate and asked where to go, it's down a side street and hidden. read more

Amazing gem of a restaurant. The owner Yanni really takes pride in his food and his restaurant. He also genuinely cares about each and every patron that comes in. He gets to know you and you can tell that he is being sincere. The food is absolutely amazing and you can taste the quality of the ingredients. He also has hot tea and a fairly large selection of loose teas to choose from. I also loved the cast iron teapot it was served in. It was even the perfect temperature! It's just a charming place overall and we'll definitely be back. Thank you Yanni for treating my family so well today. read more

Love the atmosphere, service, and attention by Yanni. It is an off the beaten path treasure. Their selection of macaroons is tremendous. They also sell individual items, such as bottled honey. The menu items are unique and yummy! Will keep going back! read more

Everything is super fresh! Overall a great experience, the food was delicious and the owner took the time to tell us about some of the dishes and preparation behind his creations. Amazing! read more

Yanni Bistro - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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I chose Yanni because they advertise as a gluten free establishment and walked through a very busy parking lot to get to the door. No one else was in Yanni Bistro. Clue #1. (1) The a/c wasn't working. The help was very annoyed about that. (2) Yanni argued with me that soybean oil is not in Duke's mayonnaise. Wrong. (3) Out of many menu options (one due to having the wrong "slicer." Then mark it off the menu)? (4) Products for sale around storefront were NOT local. (5) Sandwich #1 was NOT gf. He kindly remade it...but it was literally 1/3 of the side of the regular sandwich one and cost more ($14 + $2 gf uncharge). (6) Because Yanni walked around with speaker phone on, I overheard an angry customer call whose order was wrong. He told the gal he replied to her FB post. She replied "I'm not on FB." (7) My stomach feels like I ingested gluten. With a slim list of choices, I got the chicken avocado "panini." It came out on a baguette roll. Very tough, day old, cold chicken, 4 small spring mix leaves, a couple of carrot twirls, a few red onions, and maybe 1/2 of an avocado. No salt or pepper on any tables. This was a huge disappointment from a restaurant advertising fresh, local, gluten free. Not thanks. read more

Yanni Bistro - Removed paper, everything fell off the soggy bread. - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Went to Yanni Bistro for an early lunch and were directed to sit only at a few specific tables, as they had MANY reservations. The owner was very adamant about it, even though we were the only ones in the restaurant the ENTIRE time. Perhaps business has decreased due to the owner's terrible attitude as well as the overpriced menu. read more

Hidden secret in Matthews (behind White Duck Taco). Best chicken salad sandwich. Tasty salad with fresh warm goat cheese and chicken spiced just right. Best macarons around, available in many flavors. Friendly and nice atmosphere. read more

I haven't eaten here yet but we just had the best macarons I've ever had. Wow just wow.

I am visiting from Nebraska. I had an Italian omelette that was super fresh and perfectly prepare. The inside is and inviting. I will pin this place and spread the word. LaDay read more

We walked in for breakfast and there were only 2 dinners in the restaurant. I ordered the spinach omelette and he said they "had to charge $1 for the eggs." The food came out pretty quickly but it was OK. I won't be going back. read more

Just had a wonderfully tasty lunch at Yanni Bistro. I had the Prosciutto Panini & Earl Grey tea. My husband loved the flavorful chicken salad sandwich (gluten free) & side potato salad. The aromatic balsamic vinegar & rich olive oil was an added element to both sandwiches. And the ambiance was interesting & inviting. Yanni regaled us with very interesting stories. We'll definitely go back to try their dinner menus. read more

I cannot recommend this business enough! Food is outstanding, everything made in house! He will tailor anything to what you want. So many gluten free options which is amazing! The owner is so friendly and great seating indoors and out! I love this place- and my favorite is the macarons- they are by far the BEST I have ever had!!!! read more

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Wonderful food with the best service. Fresh ingredients sourced locally. Gluten free heaven. Very knowledgeable staff on allergies and the macaroons are to die for. Definitely check in if you're in the area. read more

While it was a little difficult to find, it was well worth it. Service was excellent, food came out quickly, falafel was the best I ever had!! No doubt I will be back. read more

Wow! Visiting from out of state and stopped by this gem on my way to the airbnb and I'm so glad we did. Most importantly, the food: I ordered the yanni special on a gluten free bun and my husband got the turkey panini and they were both excellent! They were both simple sandwiches but consisted of quality ingredients which made everything so yummy. They have plenty of vegan and gluten free options which is always a plus. In terms of the service, it was a little questionable but we also noticed that it was one person running the whole shop so grace is extended. After some small talk with the person behind the counter running the shop, we felt more welcomed in. Because of only one person working the shop, we did have to wait for our food longer than we would have liked but once we took a bite into our food, we definitely forgot about that wait. I would definitely come back to this place and will be thinking of the Yanni special often. read more

What an amazing dinner! My wife and I both had the ribeye with the most amazing cognac/peppercorn sauce. It was pared with an amazing julienne vegetable medley and mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious and the best thing was the personal touch of Chef Yanni! He visited our table and asked how we enjoyed the food and was so personable and friendly. We came to diner with two other couples who had salmon and lamb which they said was delightful. We enjoyed a lovely table and the ambiance was fantastic. Highly recommend Yanni Bistro! read more

Delicious lunch, sitting outside in the warm sunshine! Will be back! Super friendly staff.

Yum! We ordered the tabouli, the falafel hummus wrap, teriyaki tofu and quinoa and hummus. Everything was delicious!!! The tabouli is not what we are use to but I loved the crunchy vegetables and the beets! It was refreshing and a. Ice variation to a traditional tabouli. We can't wait to go back! Highly recommend this place!! read more

With some of the changes Fullwood has had over the last year or so we weren't sure what food/kind of food was offered. We decided to stop in after the farmers market and see if they had a menu. The place definitely looked different; much brighter with tables for eating in. We perused the menu and the man behind the counter was super nice and helpful. I ordered the croque madame and it was excellent. Mg husband ordered the TBLT with a black coffee and the coffee came in a little cup and saucer that was too cute. The food came out in decent time and was delicious. We checked out the menu one last time before we left and have already picked out what we want for next time! read more

Yanni Bistro - Croque Madame - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

What a lovely place to go and have great food! Many options in the menu, from sandwiches to salads. Also great options for drinks. The service is very nice and the decoration inside is lovely. This place is a hidden gem in Matthew's and I highly recommend it. read more

love this hidden european gem.... so fresh. Feels like you're literally on the other side of the atlantic! yanni even makes the chicken salad fresh daily- as i called to order takeout and he asked for 20 min to receive his fresh celery delivery. would love to try dinner here- have only had the fortune of his fresh, light lunches. read more

I was at a graduation party and the chicken salad was delicious. I also love the chicken burger, it's probably my favorite meal from Yanni Bistro, too many great options to pick from! read more

Quiet store/cafe. Excellent & healthy food options. Famous chef. Really great options for healthy yet flavorful food. read more

No one told me the "Soup Nazi" had a restaurant in Matthews! Yanni is rude. I asked for a certain coffee and he snapped " can't make that...no cream". My friend ordered a Latte with almond milk. The Latte was $3.95 and he charged me $5.00 for the almond milk!!! I ordered a panini. As the pictures show, this was NOT a panini. The bread was very dry and tough. I went to ask for mayonnaise and he snapped, "only spicy mayonnaise". Ok. When I showed him the receipt for the $5.00 almond milk he said he would give me the difference of $4.50. Never apologized. Came to my table and threw done, $4.25!! Not the $4.50 which was owed to me. Definitely not going back! read more

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Just had THE BEST falafel sandwich at Yanni's. Aubergine (eggplant) falafel, with lettuce, tomato, picked turnips, hot sauce (not TOO hot) on a wrap. Sooooo delicious. Everything at Yanni's is made to order, fresh, healthy and delicious! And I rounded out the meal with a dirty chai - chai tea with a shot of espresso. Yummy! read more

Yanni Bistro - Aubergine (eggplant) falafel with a dirty chai - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Yanni Bistro in Matthews (Behind White Duck Taco in the connected building) I've been meaning to go, and today was the day. I thought it was great! As a mom I ended up eating half of what each of my kids ordered instead of ordering for myself, haha. In this case, I'm so glad it worked out that way because I got to try two delicious sammies! It would be hard to choose which was better, because I so enjoyed both. Little bro got chicken burger sliders (this is not on the menu explicitly, but the owner was kind and offered to make 2 sliders instead of a full chicken burger since he could see it was for a kid.). My husband ordered the chicken burger too. All three of us loved it! It was juicy and so well seasoned with herbs in it, but not overpowering. It came with fries that were made right then and there when we ordered- fresh and tasty, I was pleasantly surprised they seemed to be made on the spot and not from frozen. Big bro chose the caprese baguette (the owner also offered to add prosciutto because he heard me trying to convince the kid to get a prosciutto panini since we were sharing haha). He and I both loved it! Lots of layered flavor. The tapenade on it was great, and the bread was fantastic with a nice crusty exterior. *I do not think the kid would choose this again though, because the crusty bread was hard for him to bite through, even though he loved the flavors. He took it apart to eat it. For me, it was all I could've asked for. We each tried a macron and all loved them. Mine was the almond wedding and I would definitely order it again. I also got peach tea that was good (and unsweetened, which I like). The owner was friendly and so accommodating. The place itself is cute. The menu is Mediterranean and has tasty and pretty healthy options. All the ingredients were very fresh and the food was all made to order- no short cuts. I can't wait to go back and try the aubergine falafel sandwich! read more

Yanni Bistro - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Great food Great owner Highly recommend Downtown Good vibe Sandwiches! Fast service Healthy read more

Discovered this establishment as a vegan recommendation from this app. I ordered the hummus and falafel situation with no regrets. I will be in the area again tomorrow and will try out another menu item from this hidden of Matthews. read more

Yanni Bistro - Now this sammich right here was the best hummus and falafel situation I've ever had. Period. - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

First timer at Yanni Bistro and I was impressed by their thoughtful and diverse menu. Matthews doesn't have a ton of healthy centric dishes, so I was excited to find a place with healthy and flavorful dishes. I had their Fresh Salmon Salad and really enjoyed it. Well prepared salmon with a ton of flavorful veggies and really good dressing. The service is top notch and turnaround is fast. I would have rated it 5 stars except for the premium pricing. read more

Yanni Bistro - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Such a gem in downtown matthews that I feel like a lot of people overlook! I certainly did! Very cute interior and nice outdoor seating! I got the farmers salad and it was so delicious with plenty of veggies from local places! The pomegranate dressing on it was phenomenal! My boyfriend got the grilled chicken panini and he said it was delicious! Yanni was very kind and educated us on his local, and no artificial ingredients. We also got a couple of macaroons and had to go back in to get some more because they were so good haha! Definitely a recommend place to have a nice breakfast/ lunch! read more

Our first time here and we enjoyed it very much. We had a grilled chicken sandwich and a falafel sandwich. Both were very good and their prices are very reasonable. They also have a lot of cabinets with various items for sale like pickles, pastas, sauces and dry mixes. We would definitely recommend this place. read more

Incredible food and knowledgeable/health conscious owner. The food is very fresh and filling, made with all natural ingredients. Definitely recommend if you are in downtown Matthew's area or just looking for a healthy place to grub in charlotte. read more

Yanni Bistro - Hummus Traditional - New American Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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