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Savor Cafe & Catering
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 3 pm
Wed-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 4 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
56 reviews for Savor Cafe & Catering
Review Highlights
"We got the Coca-Cola cake dessert."
(in 8 reviews)
"Dessert- Peanut Butter Pie."
(in 9 reviews)
"Best banana pudding in Charlotte."
(in 11 reviews)
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Review from Nicole W.
Still drool worthy, always solid and super friendly service...this is Savor Cafe.
In my past review I discussed the deliciousness in the mile high peanut butter pie, farmer's sandwich, strawberry lemonade and mac 'n cheese. Rest assured, these menu items are just as delightful today! But, it's worth noting the following...
1) The addition (bar area) is excellent. More tables, both high tops and standard height and a really great looking bar.
2) That being said, there's a cocktail menu, now! And oh my is it tasty. The drinks are seasonal but super fresh and delightful. I had a berry mojito that was strong but really flavorful!
3) For a while, I only hit up Savor Cafe for lunch. I branched out and tried the salads - the Cobb is by far my favorite. Ridiculously fresh and packed with everything a Cobb should be!
4) And then I started dropping by for an occasional dinner. Um, shrimp and grits, FTW! Creamy, dreamy cheese grits topped with magnanimous shrimp. And do yourself a favor and check out the dinner (and dessert specials). I've had a fantastic scallop dish with black rice followed by a mixed berry cobbler that was out of this world.
5) Lastly, if you ever see the coconut cake listed as a special dessert, get it. Get the whole cake. It rivals the best coconut cake I've ever had (in Charleston). Amazing. I salivate just thinking about it.
Hungry? Go to Savor Cafe.Listed in: Fave Lunch Locations, Desserts, Treats and Sweets, Local Dining w/Fabulous…, My Favorites: Total Nomfest, Chocolate Delights
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8/8/2010
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Review from Chelsea S.
Charlotte, NC
12/11/2011
I finally got around to trying Savor, a year after it was first recommended to me. And I'm kicking myself for missing out on a year of good eats!
Savor reminds me of a French bistro, in the purest sense of the word. The short menu is focused on high quality ingredients, combined in delicious, surprising ways. Horseradish mashed potatoes... salty sweet potato hash... and an amazing gin-and-strawberry-and-basil cocktail. I wouldn't call this Southern food, but many of the menu items have uniquely Southern touches, like the moist, rich, delectable Coca-Cola cake. Learn from my mistakes and put Savor at the top of your "to-try" list! -
Review from Megan P.
Charlotte, NC
11/21/2011
I had delicious takeout for lunch from Savor Cafe once before, but someone else picked it up so I had no idea what the restaurant looked like. I was pleasantly surprised to walk into a cozy, two room restaurant with a modern feel. My husband and I were there for dinner and they had the ambiance going with soft lighting and candles on every table. It was tough to read the menu because it was so dark, but I still enjoyed the mood lighting.
I had the grilled meatloaf with veggies and horseradish potatoes and the hubby had the fried chicken cutlet with veggies and collard greens. Both meals were good but I think I got the better end of the deal. The meatloaf is good, but the red sauce they top it off with is the real kicker. The sauce has a great flavor with some spice that had me sniffling by the end of the meal. My veggies were a mixture of green beens, asparagus, and carrots that were fresh and delicious. The horseradish in the mashed potatoes was a twist I could do without, but they were still pretty good.
Finally, on to the dessert. I ordered the banana pudding and hubby ordered the red velvet cake. A hush fell over the restaurant when our waitress brought out our heaping mounds of dessert. Everyone wanted to know what we were having. Both desserts were amazing and unforgettable. SO good!
With prices that are about average for this type of dining ($10-$20 per entrée) I see many visits to Savor Cafe in our near future. -
Review from Sarah F.
Charlotte, NC
10/28/2011 1 photo
2.5 stars
I wish I could leave a better rating for this restaurant, as I have the feeling that when they get things *right*, they're really right.
Unfortunately, they got about half of the things we ordered wrong.
Let me start by saying that my plate was pretty delightful. I tried the sweet chili salmon, which was well-spiced and sauced. The asian veggies on the side were perfectly cooked and flavored, and the horseradish mashed potatoes had neither too much nor too little horseradish, which is no small feat to properly gage. They could have been slightly warmer when they came out, and needed a touch more salt, but these are minor quibbles.
The Fiance, alas, did not have as good a dining experience as I did. He ordered a cheeseburger with everything on it but mayo (which he does. not. like). They brought a burger with nothing BUT mayo. We couldn't find our waitress to correct the mistake, so finally had to flag down another waiter (who, by the way, acted most appropriately: when we asked if he could find our waitress, he instead asked what we needed.) so we could get some ketchup and mustard delivered on the side.
Fiance later said the burger, even disregarding the mayo mishap, was very bland and tasted as though the beef had not been seasoned at all. He would not order it again.
One side comes with the burgers - a fact not mentioned on the menu - so Fiance ordered the collards. The collards here are made with smoked turkey instead of pork. They were cooked well, but the flavor was lacking. Not sure if that was due to the turkey, or just an absence of other seasoning in the pot?
Portions were abundant; I took about half my potatoes and salmon home, along with Fiance's leftover collards. We were both too full but wanted to try the famed banana pudding, so got an order to go.
Much later that night, we dug into the pudding. Loved the marshmallow creme on top, but was most dismayed to find absolutely zero vanilla wafers in the whole of the dish. Since they're touted as being homemade and thus amazing, I was most looking forward to sampling that part of the dish. Apparently, on this night, it was not to be.
I have heard that Savor is a better deal, $-wise, for lunch, so we may give them another try if we happen to be in that part of town for a midday meal, but I'm afraid Fiance was too disappointed to want to try dinner again. A shame, since I do think that, under different circumstances, we might have had a much better experience. -
Review from Pourina R.
Charlotte, NC
8/15/2011 3 Check-ins Here
While I lived around the corner from Savor, I can't believe I never wrote up a review. What was I thinking?!
So what's to say that hasn't been said? A Southern restaurant serving up Pad thai? How can you not appreciate that? Friendly staff, excellent and I mean excellent burgers, amazing desserts, Savor cafe is a gem and one of the QC's finest.
Take my advice. Take your visitors to triceratops totin' spot to show off C-town's hipness, then stop at Savor cafe on the way home for some good food. -
Review from Faith D.
7/31/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Hands down, this is the BEST place for good, fresh food! If I could eat here every day, I think I would!
They make everything in house and they are very responsible about getting their food source locally (or not too far of distance away). We picked to eat here two weeks in a row...crave worthy. We got three of their specials: baby back ribs, pork, and trout. All the dishes were cooked to perfection! What I appreciated the most was that they paired the sides so well...from risotto to horseradish mashed potatoes, to a mixed couscous. I also ordered their shrimp, andouille sausage and grits...oh my gosh, the flavor was phenomenal!
It's definitely comfort food and you'll want to stay and "savor" every bite. I absolutely loved their blackberry and peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! My mouth is watering...is yours?! The coffee was great too. Beer selection was good and on the night we went they were all $2. Love the specials!
The service is super friendly, yet not intrusive on your lovely dining experience. Even as we were leaving, one of the kitchen chefs was taking a break outside and he even greeted us. Just a great energy vibe...one stop here will make you a better person!Listed in: Sustainable eating & sipping, Where you can find me
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Review from Tonya P.
Charlotte, NC
5/6/2011 5 photos
How many times have I driven by Savor, thinking in my head, I have to try this place. Finally, I decide to drop by this week. Savor could be one of my favorite restaurants, it covers all the bases.
Fresh ingredients, homemade desserts, pleasant servers and reasonable prices, all wrapped up in a simple, creative setting. The menu consist of comfort food, soups, sandwiches, salads and most importantly, sweets.
Sweet. -
Review from Tiffany N.
Denver, CO
Updated - 6/7/2011 12 photos
Four stars no more!! Very rare is it that I find a place where I want to go once or twice a week but I feel fairly confident that Savor is now that place. And I figure this out close to when I am moving out of Charlotte-sadface.
Three words: Farmers Market Sandwich. Mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil and balsamic. So simple, so delicious, so in my dreams tonight.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/4/2011
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Review from Cathy B.
8/1/2011
Oh, Savor Cafe. I'd been hearing such great things about you but hadn't had a chance to stop in until a Friday night two weeks ago when my cousins were in town. Everything I'd heard was true - you have great southern style food at reasonable prices.
On to the menu:
1. Drinks - get the strawberry lemonade. If you need an adult beverage, get the strawberry lemonade with vodka in it. Do not miss out on this deliciousness.
2. Dinner - on our table we had two orders of the pan fried pimento cheese chicken and one order of the chili salmon. Both were unbelievably good. And the horseradish mashed potatoes and collards (with smoked turkey instead of bacon for flavor) were also top notch.
3. Dessert - we went for a trio of desserts to share. The peanut butter pie (creamy and delectable), the cobbler with ice cream (quite good), and the banana pudding. Now, I am not much of a banana pudding fan, but OH.MY.GOODNESS. was it good. By far the best dessert of the three. And I'm a huge peanut butter pie fan, so that's saying a lot. Get the banana pudding. Just do it.
Next time I'm in the mood for southern vittles, I'll be heading your way, Savor. Not low fat, but totally worth the splurge. -
Review from stephen m.
Charlotte, NC
6/11/2011 2 photos
Stopped into Savor on a Friday afternoon with some co-workers for lunch.
We arrived just a little after noon and dining room was crowded. We were seated quickly at one of the two open tables and began perusing the menu.
I chose the chicken salad sandwich with veggie casserole as my side. One of my co-workers ordered the mojo chicken sandwich and the other ordered the egg roll appetizer as her entree. Our food arrived fairly quickly (I don't believe it was more than 15 minutes). I really enjoyed my chicken salad. I am no fan of mayo and I was happy when my server had informed me that their salad did not use mayo. The salad was accompanied by the veggie casserole. I was happy to find the casserole was rather light with the veggies in a bechamel-type sauce with bread crumbs on top. It was delicious. My co-workers both enjoyed their meals as well.
We decided to order dessert in part, because of what I had heard on yelp regarding the peanut butter pie. But along with the pie, we also got the blackberry-peach cobbler. The cobbler, by far, was the supreme dessert that day. The peanut butter pie looked pretty, but it just didn't match up to the fruity goodness of the cobbler.
Service was excellent, and while the prices were a little on the high side, the quality justified the cost. I'll be back! -
Review from Kay W.
Charlotte, NC
8/11/2011
The Soul Rolls appetizer are smoky collards and turkey which were different and very tasty. A n ice Thai Chili dipping sauce is greatly paired with them. The shrimp and grits are not the heavier brown roux kind, yet a creamy version. Me likey...lol.Tthe stone-ground grits tasted like polenta which is fine with me and the Andouille could have been a lil bit spicier for me. Shrimp were very nice size and deveined! You would not believe how some, even fine estbalishments, will not devein the shrimp. Ugh. Well, my BF had the Mojo chicken which he said was tasty, but not as flavorful for a Mojo Chicken.
Dessert was mmmm good. LOL. We gobbled the still warm butterscotch bread pudding. Just the right texture and sweetness. We also had the Peanut Butter Pie which is not as dense as one would think. It was very creamy and right amount of peanut butter. Strawberry lemonade is very refreshing and homemade.
Now it is a bit pricey, but you have to pay for appealing, good and fresh food.
Gripes:
1.There is only one bathroom in the establishment which was fine for the time of the day (1:30p) we arrived, but could not imagine rush hour lunch.
2. Saw lots of black drinking straws floating in a bucket inside kitchen walkway. I pray they are not sanitizing and reusing the straws. Ugh. -
Review from Katherine C.
Charlotte, NC
5/8/2011
Oh dear. I went to Savor with 5 other people- we all ordered different items to try from. 4 out of 6 meals were average to below average. I had the shrimp and grits. Very tasty (not the best shrimp and grits, but def. worth trying). The appetizers were tasty. They teased us- making us think that our main courses would be better. My friend ordered the saddest sandwhich that I have ever seen. It was limp. The presentation was terrible. We left the restaurant very disappointed. I don't foresee any of us going back.
The ambiance is adorable. It sort of reminds me of a restaurant that you would find in Brooklyn. The chairs didn't really fit the style of the restaurant- but I kind of like that. I think sometimes Charlotte is too "perfect".
It is gay friendly- always a plus.
I doubt we will go back. It is out of the way for us and none of us were wow'd. -
Review from Sam P.
Somehow i never even knew this place existed, yet Wife P. had a Groupon so she suggested it for a takeout lunch. This is my second time eating in this little area in the past week (other visit to Pinky's). After checking out their online menu we called in our order and it was ready nearly Chinese fast food fast.
We decided to order and split two sandwiches. We went with the Club and the meatloaf sandwich. Both were delicious with the winner being the meatloaf. Broccoli casserole and pimento cheese with chips for our sides. Both were delicious. For dessert, we ordered both the peanut butter pie and banana pudding. Both were delicious.
A delicious lunch paired with the magic of Groupon (where it feels like free money even though you already paid something for it) made for a wonderful experience.
It seemed like a cool space even though i just picked up a to go order. It will probably end up in the ever expanding we will return eatery options. -
Review from Shauna H.
5/23/2011
Wow delicious!
I took Nicole's advice and went with the strawberry lemonade ...wow, talk about a great summer refreshment!They even offered me 2nd refill as I left (since I was getting carry-out) - proactive service- and friendly to boot!
I didn't have time for a full meal so I went for a sandwich - (there are only three on the dinner menu) so they let me scope out lunch as well. I decided on the dinner mojo chicken sandwich based on recommendation.
The sandwich was so flavorful! The marinade reminded me a lot of Speedy sauce (for those upstate New Yorkers). I didn't really taste the avocado in the spread but it was a great accompaniment no less. I had a veggie mix of brussell sprouts, carrots, and asparagus - all were roasted with a slight crunch : )
... I went to crisp the next day and it simply couldn't compete. I will be back soon- as in maybe today ! -
Review from Natalie P.
Charlotte, NC
11/12/2011
First visit and the Cobb Salad was delish! Very fresh! Atmosphere is quaint, casual, laid back.
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Review from Laura H.
Charlotte, NC
7/21/2011
How cute is this place? It used to be half the size it is now, I'm SO glad they were able to expand! Now they have a bar (with fountain sodas, yay no more cans!) and also a lot more dining space. I'm so pleased to see that this place has been so successful because the owner and staff are so awesome and hard working!
Savor is a delicious and affordable place that's a little more 'gourmet' without the snobby attitude or stuffy atmosphere that sometimes accompanies those types of restaurants.
The wait staff is fantastic, we've always had the best service. Typically when I ask for a recommendation from the menu I brace myself for the "well, this one ::points:: is good/okay/fine." But all of their waitstaff seems very knowledgeable when it comes to their menu, the way dishes are prepared, and what you're most likely to swoon over according to your tastes.
I don't think I've ever gotten anything I didn't like! I've had their burgers, meatloaf, almost all of their appetizers and over half of their dessert menu (the coca cola cake and, of course, peanut butter pie come highly recommended!).
I've only been for dinner, but I've heard their lunch is great too. The only negative I could mention is that they have a bit of a quirk in their schedule. I've had a hard time remembering that they are closed on Sunday, and open for lunch only on Monday and Tuesday.
**My favorite from this restaurant: Blue Cheese and Bacon Dip. Seriously. So. Good. I get it every time I go! -
Review from Jason H.
Harrisburg, NC
10/26/2011
Great find. Very unique menu. Wonderful staff, exceptional food and a hip decor all combine to make this one one of my favorite places. The menu is full of great dishes that are one of a kind takes on your favorites but I usually get side tracked with the specials. The attention to quality and freshness are very evident. The music is also very nice. Good tunes played at a level that you can hear the music but don't have to talk over it. The best place in town for a dinner date.
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Review from Bill M.
3/11/2011
This is a pretty solid lunch spot. They have a great "fresh" menu. Always have pretty good specials offered.
I have had incredible food here, and I have also left here going "eh". So for me it has been hit or miss. Never terrible, but not consistently great either.
Their sandwiches are great, oh and house made strawberry lemonade is a wonderful thing. I've had a bbq chicken special once and was not impressed with the sauce or chicken. Was kind of dry.
Good lunch spot with co-workers, but be warned at peak lunch times it gets very crowded and loud. So if having a nice quiet discussion over lunch is your plan, don't come at peak hours.
Service is always super friendly, never had bad service here once.
Overall, more like a 3.5 stars. I will be back for sure.Listed in: West-sieeedde
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Review from Uomograsso U.
Charlotte, NC
5/15/2011
Another on the list of "Best" burger places in Charlotte. Kind of hard to find if you aren't looking out for it, you can drive right by. I stopped in for lunch on Saturday. It wasn't very busy with about 4 or 5 other tables. I ordered the burger with caramelized onion and a slice of Swiss cheese along with the standard setup of lettuce & tomato. For my side I opted for the kettle chips
My food came out within a reasonable amount of time and the burger and chips looked tasty. The burger was juicy and cooked to just a little over medium. The kettle chips were crunchy and tasty. The only thing that would make them better would be if they were hot and fresh from the fryer. The burger had an OK flavor and they were kind of skimpy on the caramelized onions, but overall a good burger.
I'd usually have a beer with my lunch, but decided to skip it and have dessert instead as the ones listed looked very good. My server was very good, keeping my glass filled. For dessert I had the butterscotch bread pudding. It was delicious and the reason for 4 stars instead of 3. The portion size was huge, more than enough for 2 people to share.
As far as best burger, I probably wouldn't order the burger next time, but try some of the other entrees as they looked very good. The excellent service and great desserts will bring me back though. -
Review from Bonnie S.
Charlotte, NC
12/14/2011
if you go in ask for tony as a server he is AMAZING! ive never had a bad dish at this place. delicious food. blue cheese dip is so good. burgers are outstanding. salads are delish. shrimp and grits are yum too. the desserts are out of this world!! try the peanut butter pie, coconut pineapple cake, bread pudding... all at one time..kidding but they are so delish!! this is an awesome spot with fabulous service and delicious food. try it! :)
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Review from Will H.
12/2/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Tucked into a little space on the side of a building (though it has recently doubled in size), this cafe in the shadow of uptown is the home of pure deliciousness served with a healthy dose of Southern charm.
Throw your calorie budget out the window and just know the trade off for taste is worth it! Now just where to begin?
Easy: True homemade Strawberry lemonade. Now I'm usually the guy who goes for water and lets the food speak for itself. Luckily my wife is just the opposite, and I'm the better for it. Real bits of mashed up berry with that tart of the lemon- its the perfect play-off between sweet and sour, but you'll easily want seconds, and thirds. Luckily they serve this stuff by the pitcherfull- now if only they'd just drop off and leave the pitcher at my table!
Dessert- Peanut Butter Pie. Split an entree so you and a guest have room to try this. Like others have said, it is lick the plate good. Rich, creamy, and tons of PB flavor. They also make a selection of a few other desserts everyday, you should give those a try too. Butterscotch Bread Pudding? Coca Cola cake? Ridiculous good.
There are usually a number of specials on the chalk board on the wall- go for these. Their dinner best seller, sometimes a lunch special, is the sweet chili glazed salmon. Crispy with a sweet glaze that goes perfectly with the fish. Salmon can go really wrong, but this always leave me wanting seconds. The horseradish mashed potatoes that go on the side are also pretty good.
For lunch, I like almost all the sandwiches- The Farmers' Market is great- mozzarella and basil with fresh tomatoes drizzled with balsamic- a timeless combo that goes great between a couple thick slices of bread. The Atom Bomb burger looks like it should have more kick than it does, could use some more spice for me.
Most dishes come with a side- so let me rave over the black-eyes pea salad. Not sure what the dressing/sauce is they mix with the peas, but it's, again, bowl-licking good.
Service is non-fussy and pretty fast. Lunch can get a little crowded at the peak, but otherwise you should be able to get in and out without problems. Not much of a parking lot, but plenty of parking up the side street, just watch the signage and don't block entrance to any of the other lots.
If you like independent spots with a little daring and just a bit of edge to make it interesting, this is your place. Bravo to Savor!Listed in: Charlotte Originals for…
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Review from Jules S.
12/1/2010
This is a cute little neighborhood spot in Wesley Heights (When on earth is Yelp going to figure out it's right next to downtown, not Steele Creek, 8 miles south?) that did so well with their lunch service that they expanded to dinner service (Thurs-Sat) and also expanded their restaurant twofold to make room for a full bar. But the original section is cute with the brick walls and laid back decor. It's a casual place to chill with friends.
I wish I could give different ratings for the different meals, because I think it's a 5/5 for lunches, and 3/5 for dinners. Is the quality that much less at dinner, you ask? No, not substantially different, but the value is not as great at lunch.
Lunch offers everything from BBQ chicken sandwich to the delicious cajun spiced Adam Bomb burger to chile glazed salmon (my hub's fave) to good salads (I add med rare salmon on my salad) to their daily specials. The Daily Specials are around $10-12 and include a large main entree with sides and a strawberry lemonade and are a big meal for not a lot of $. Their homemade kettle chips are amazing!! Their desserts are also awesome. Coca cola cake, mile high PB pie, fruit cobblers and their really good cookies if they have them. Get the cherry white chocolate chip one if they have it. Yum! Definitely a great, popular spot for lunch with fresh alternatives.
Dinner, however, is pretty much the same food as lunch, avec shrimp and grits, pork tenderloin and other specials. I just haven't been blown away at dinner. But the cost is $16-$26 per plate, so I have to really be craving something to pay that. I'd like to see the average dinner price be just under $20 so be a range of $13-21 and I'd go more often.
Service is always extremely friendly unlike its neighbor who shall remain nameless. I believe they are serving Saturday brunch but not Sunday, which is when I want it. They also cater, which is handy. I'd skip the hummus though.Listed in: QC Lunch Spots, Where's the Beef?, Well helllloo!
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Review from Jeff S.
2/3/2011 1 photo
I really wanted to give Savor Cafe 5 stars but while the food was wonderful, there were some issues with the service. First, we had to ask for silverware for 6 of the 8 of us. I won't fault them on running out of the beer I originally ordered. It happens. But the server asked me if I wanted a 2nd beer of the brand I ordered as a replacement. 20 minutes later, I think it finally appeared.
And lastly, I ordered the Pork Tenderloin which is on the menu. I was looking forward to the southern flavors of this dish. After a long wait, someone comes out and tells me they over cooked my meal and it was the only one they had so I selected something else...a pork special...I really forget what it was advertised as.
I've watched enough cooking shows to know that these things happen. The good things about Savor are the food is incredible. The meal came out and it made me forget about my original order. The pork fell off the bone and the veggies were tender also. It was a very homey meal! The Peanut Butter Pie for dessert looked too good to eat but I managed! It was quite delicious. Other people at my table had the Key Lime Pie and the Coca Cola Cake which I heard were also to die for.
Despite some problems, the staff gave me my entree for free and they made the effort to correct any issues. I think they are definitely worth another shot. -
Review from Davio Q.
Charlotte, NC
7/24/2011
Great food and great character. Very friendly and inviting atmosphere. Southern-style food with great taste and original recipes. Definitely recommend.
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Review from Lauryn C.
10/13/2010
YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY....another great lunch spot and this place is not a secret anymore it was packed. I had the special a grouper sandwich on foccacia with veggie casserole it was fresh and delicious I didn't leave anything left on my plate.
The menu is a nice selection of salads, sandwiches, and it looked like a few entrees I remember seeing meatloaf but not sure what else was on there... they had a few vegetarian items to choose from as well and once again I was way to full for dessert but they looked fantastic. I can't wait to come back for dinner. -
Review from Tom C.
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
We loved our first visit to Savor. Had a late lunch and everyone enjoyed their food tremendously. I had a yummy Cuban sandwich that was correctly pressed on the right bread which is key. Light yet crusty. The rest of the group had the mojo chicken and club sandwiches and we all tried various sides to share including black eyed pea salad, tossed salad, coleslaw and the casserole of the day which was zucchini and squash and was just excellent. We shall return to savor more Savor!
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Review from Todd W.
What a great lunch spot! Small, quaint, hidden, but so darn good! Started off asking for lemonade, thinking I'd go with a lemonade/sweet tea mix, but when the waitress said they have strawberry lemonade, I said sure. Well from the first sip the entire experience was all UPHILL from there! Chalkboard displays the specials and desserts (which I'll get to soon...). A lot of great menu options, but I decided to go with the chicken & sausage gumbo. I was not disappointed, as it was excellent. Had to order a side to homemade kettle chips (secretly while the wife was in the bathroom...ha), and they were great and we both enjoyed them.
Now for dessert...yep...peanut butter pie...it that good it deserved a picture so check out on the restaurant page. I look forward to many visits in the future! -
Review from Kristin M.
Omaha, NE
2/21/2011
I went to lunch here with my new boss and new coworker and I absolutely loved it! The place is so quaint and cute inside...love the exposed brick walls.
And the food was great as well...I got the salmon with the veggie casserole (on their specials list) and a side salad. Perfect sized portions for lunch. And the service was perfect as well.
I would definitely come back here! -
Review from Hailey H.
3/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
As previously mentioned, save room for dessert.
The space is great - a good mix of table sizes and heights, bar seating, exposed brick, and the nicest staff. Also, although amidst the lunch rush my water was continually refilled, even if it was only two inches below the rim, amazing.
After finishing my plate of the bbq chicken sandwich (very delicious, and a little messy) with pepperjack mac n cheese (fairly flavourless) and my friend clearing his plate of shrimp and grits (think he might have wanted to lick it clean) I was satisfied, but as we were getting the check he ordered the banana pudding... I have to say it wiped away every memory of that sorry side dish and created this whole new ideal in my mind for banana pudding (goodbye old vanilla wafer recipe). I would sit here and describe it but do yourself a favor - get in your car, and go eat one.
I will be returning as a lot of other items on the menu sounded delicious, but I may just order three courses of dessert. -
Review from chad h.
Cornelius, NC
8/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is great! Although it's not in the best part of town and the building's exterior and interior could use a little renovation, I think it gives the place some character.
We didn't make reservations (and I'm not sure if they take them?), but we were just able to get in and get a table, but the place was definitely packed. As we ordered and ate, I definitely found out why. The food was absolutely incredible! I ordered the Pork Chop over succotash and was tempted to order another as soon as I was done. Despite how good my dish was, my wife ordered some type of Redfish entree that was even better.
Yeah, fish beats Pork for the first time in this guy's life. I don't want to say it, but I think I have to... no I won't. Ok, i'll say it - that was the best fish... wait no no no.... i won't say it. Ok, here it goes: That was the best fish I have ever had. I was born and raised on the coast of South Carolina. I've been to Charleston, Hilton Head, Wilmington, all the way up to Jersey and New York, then aaallll the way west to San Francisco, LA, San Diego, then to the Bahamas, Mexico, Jamaica... and I've had many-a-fish perish in order to please my palate. But no fish has ever pleased it like this one. I don't know how they did it, but they did.
For dessert, we shared the banana pudding. I was worried that something so simple would prove to be a let down, but it wasn't. it was delicious as well.
Service was solid. We received our food in a very decent amount of time, and the waitress was very knowledgeable and attentive. I give her 2 thumbs up and 4-5 stars.
So overall, I can't think of anything negative about my experience. I would pick on the aesthetics of the place, but I think they're investing their money where it needs to be, in quality food and ingredients and good service. Other places I've been to do this completely backwards and make me want to punch faces.
I'll return, hopefully often. -
Review from Tyler B.
Charlotte, NC
8/24/2011
It's "ok", but the flavors on many dishes are really lacking. The Adam Bomb burger for example has essentially no flavor whatsoever, and is nothing more than a patty on a bun with a tomato, flavorless cheese, and a completely bland aoili.... and it is $9 to boot.
The ingredients seem fresh, but there is just no flavor in anything I tried on the three visits I made.
Oh and I almost forgot, the wait staff needs improvement as well. I won't say they are terrible, but they are certainly not that great either. For example I ran out of water with the appetizer, but didn't get a refill until I was almost completely done with my entire meal.
I will not be back here. -
Review from Jenn D.
12/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
I went to lunch here with some locals and I think Savor is just sooooo cute! I will definitely make a point to stop in whenever I'm visiting.
Every single dish on the menu sounded amazing, but I went with a special: prosciutto and brie with sweet potato soup. Every bite was amazing. I was actually a little sad when my food ended and it was probably silly not to get dessert (coca-cola cake!).
Service was great, too. Informative and nice, not pushy or hurried even in the lunch rush.
I'm very jealous of you guys and gals who live in Charlotte and get to have Savor whenever you want! -
Review from Charlotte V.
Charlotte, NC
Just another restaurant in Charlotte with hype. I order the steak and it was horrible. I should have known, never order a steak if it's not a steak house. We also order the scallops and it was OK. Will go back to give it another taste.
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Review from Peggy K.
Huntersville, NC
2/27/2011
Save room save room save room for dessert!
5 of us went and we all shared our food so everyone could taste different dishes. My parents split the chicken cutlet. It was crispy on the outside and juicy and wonderful on the inside. I had the shrimp and grits. Creamy grits, the stand your fork up in them kind,the shrimp was cooked to right consistency and very spicy. Fantastic! As for sides we all tried the Collards, macncheese, veg medley which had Brusselsprouts asparagus greenbeans carrots and sweetpotato. Yum. The pimento cheese appetizers is great to with the homemade chips. They brought more chips out too. Desserts were the best. Butterscotch bread pudding, Bing cherry and peach cobbler, banana pudding and mile high peanut butter pie. ALL WERE VERY GOOD.
I have given 5 stars but the restaurant was cold and noisy. Make reservations its a small place that fills up fast. -
Review from Anika G.
Charlotte, NC
4/28/2010 ROTD 9/23/2010
Savor Cafe how do I love thee! This was my first foray into Southern Cuisine and it was awesome!!! I wasn't quite sure what to have and my server recommended I try the Pimento Cheese. What is Pimento Cheese and why hadn't I heard about it til that day? It was spicy, cheesy goodness with red peppers and kettle chips that were absolute perfection.
For my entrée he suggested I tried the Shrimp and Grits. Don't laugh but I've never had grits in my life and I was a bit skeptical but I figured why not give it try. Wow! I'm so glad I did. The grits were cheesy and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
For dessert I strayed from my servers recommendation of Butterscotch Bread Pudding and instead went with the Brownie pudding...I should have listened to my server!
I discovered the Savor Cafe while going for a walk and I must say I'm glad I walked that way that day. -
Review from Nash E.
Matthews, NC
4/23/2011
This is probably the best kept secret in Charlotte. We have been here for both lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed. Everything is very fresh and made to order. The shrimp & grits are probably the best that I have had anywhere in the south. The desserts are absolutely incredible. Part of the secret ingredient here is that the chef is a Johnson & Wales instructor. Don't think twice about this place.
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Review from Faith S.
Gastonia, NC
10/1/2011
Tonight was my second visit to Savor. they have doubled the size of the restaurant since my first visit, so that as exciting to see. Dinner was beyond delicious, I had the red fish with butternut squash risotto. this was by far the best fish I have ever had in my life! Really, I am now wishing I had ordered one to go. My daughter had shrimp and grits and said it was her favorite, hands down. My husband ordered the meatloaf. It was delicious, just beware it is spicy. Very fresh ingredients and very pleasant wait staff. Will definitely be back soon!
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Review from Ben V.
Charlotte, NC
8/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Had the barbecue beef brisket special. Not sure how they got all the flavor out of that meat, but it makes me wonder what they did with it. The squash casserole was palatable, everything else (including the food on my partner's plate) was bland, textureless, lifeless.
Probably not going back. -
Review from Brad Y.
Charlotte, NC
4/12/2010
Prompted by my recently purchased Groupon, I tried Savor Cafe. I would have never known the restaurant was there and that the food would have been so good. I had the shrimp and grits, a beer and an appetizer of pimento cheese and homemade potato chips. The flavors were excellent, portions generous and staff attentive without hovering.
The dining room is small and it's hard to escape the fact that you are dining in a strip-mall location. If you are looking for a fine dining experience, this is not the place. If you are looking for excellent food and service in a friendly environment, I encourage you to go to Savor. You may see me there as it is now on my favorites list for Charlotte. -
Review from Ryan B.
8/22/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Savor is an appropriate name for this restaurant that features true local ingredients - they grow the herbs right out front of the spot and I've been told locals who live on the street contribute items from their garden too - you can't get more local than that, right?
On top of the 'local' bragging rights, they know what to do with them! I've dined three times and tried different sandwiches on each of my visits.
Visit One: The Farmers Market- fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil drizzled with balsamic reduction on focaccia.
A very light tasting sandwich, where the reduction pulls out the flavor, it doesn't drown the ingredients. I chose Black Eyed Pea Salad (BEPS) as my side- simply put it's the best I've ever had and the only side I've ordered in my 3 visits.
Visit Two: The Burger
8 ounce Ground Sirloin Burgers Grilled and Served on a Kaiser Roll
Build Your Own Options I selected: Apple Wood Smoked Bacon,
Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms.
Of all of my visits, this was the least pleasing to me. The burger was slightly overcooked for my taste. I assume this has to do with Charlotte's stupid laws and codes which prohibit a medium rare burger from being cooked (BTW, when are we going to get that dumb law changed?) The cheese and mushrooms and Kaiser were just great, but the burger wasn't as flavorful or juicy as I would like. No biggie, though, I know where to get burgers in town.
Visit Three: The Cuban
Roasted Pork, Smoked Ham, Pickles & Dijon Mustard on Cuban Bread.
Excellent Cuban, which had the right thinness to the cuts of meet. The pickles brought out the flavors with a little acid and texture punch. The mustard was scrumptious and left me wondering if it was made in house - I should have asked. This in concert with the BEPS was simply off the charts, a show stopper. I would say it was much better than many Cuban Sandwiches I have eaten in Miami.
The environment is casual, homespun, and a bit cramped (but they are expanding soon!). The staff is incredibly attentive, thoughtful and eager to suggest new things to try. They know the menu quite well and I could see they take ownership of Savor. It's not just a job for the staff, they are PROUD of the food they serve. And in my opinion, that pride is well warranted.
