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1. Aly Baba
Four yelp stars may not be enough (4 1/2) for today!
Thanks Julia S. I'm eating here sooner. Nearly 2:00pm Today - I take my unyelped self to Aly Baba - Time for a review! I'm the only customer, though not for long! Others arrive and eat outside.…More »
2. Kepley's Bar-B-Q
Kepley's would always get 5 yelp stars in my book - This review is for today's dine and all the food.
Our waitress was great and the service was very fast (six of us dined in). This was my first time dinning in here in a long time and was my first…More »
3. SIR Pizza
The Crusader Sandwich!!! Mmmm!!! Imagine something like a hoagie roll, buttered, with cheese, ham, salami and tomato sauce wrapped in foil and baked!!! This sandwich is good!
Round Pizza cut into square pieces, medium thin crust, simple tomato…More »
4. Archdale Bakery Inc
Archdale, NC 27263
(336) 431-7437
Someone asked me if this place was pink on the inside. When I went in today I looked and it is! Just an hour before lunch we had : a Lemon Bar, two Cream Horns, and a Big Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich (two large Chocolate Chip Cookies with thick…More »
5. Phat Burrito
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-7428
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth
The "tornado" (as I'm affectionately using to reference my 11 and 13 year old nieces) "hit" here first! Today is my first time to eat here!
1:05 pm and there is still a lunch crowd! Half are about ready to leave the other half ordering and waiting!…More »
6. Amelie's French Bakery
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 376-1781
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: NoDa
Some Parisians disagree, I still LOVE this place! Whew this is a great place to fall in LOVE! Amour! Open 24 hours a day!!!
Some say Shabby Chic, I say Eclectic Cool and very ROMANTIC! Great place to take a date or Meet a date! Today was my 8th…More »
7. Greek Isles
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 444-9000
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth
Today was my third dine here and third Gyro Sandwich, third lunch here (when am I going to break routine with this place? Probably next dine).
Great Service! Fast and Friendly! Here's the Wrap - Gyro: Beef and Lamb thinly sliced, Tomato, RED Onions…More »
8. Pho Huong Que
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 536-0401
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Eastland
Tonight was my 8th dine here. In the beginning their service was good - Now it is fantastic! Another Saturday Night and... Rolled or wrapped - Both! My Photo is One serving!!! This is #29 on the menu: Spring Rolls - "B.B.Q Steak wrapped in Rice…More »
9. Ben & Jerry's
This is the Most Romantic Ben & Jerry's I've ever visited and I have fallen in LOVE here more times than I can count... Today just Lemonade Ice - Fantastic!
10. Mooresville Ice Cream Co
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-5456
Chocolate Walnut Mallow - Romantic Historic Downtown - Great Service! Very Popular place!!! Beautiful Patrons - I guess they can not help that!!!
11. Kabob Grill
I've had Baba Ghannouj before, though it was never as good as last night!!! This Kabob Grill and the one at Stonecrest have the best Tabbouleh I've ever eaten!
Met a friend here for dinner last night. We had: Lentil soup, Vegetable soup,…More »
12. Viet-Thai Noodle House
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 544-1704
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Thai
Neighbourhood: Quail Hollow
Last Saturday Night (skipping Charlotte Restaurant Week on Saturday) I had one of the best Thai meals I have eaten anywhere!!!
Viet Thai's version of Pad Thai is my Favorite! This time I ordered it with Shrimp, Chicken and Pork. Then I had: Nam Tok…More »
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6/23/2011
Last night I had dinner here and as usual (I know what to order because I have been eating here… Read more »
13. Dairy Barn
"Hand Dipped" and Soft-Serve Ice Cream - Regular food too! Though I did not pay any attention... I was pretty sure they Had Soft-Serve on a cone that could be Dipped into Chocolate or Cherry and i got Chocolate Ice Cream Dipped in Cherry (see photos…More »
14. Mert's Heart & Soul
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 342-4222
Categories:
Southern,
Soul Food,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: First Ward
Soul Food gone Gourmet!!!
Walking by Mert's on my way to the Epicenter, then on my way out of the Epicenter I decided to eat here and am very glad I did! It was a hot day and I asked for a lot of water - She brought me TWO!!! I drank almost three!…More »
15. Saigon Kitchen
Last night was my second dine here and my second Bahn Mi here (2nd Bahn Mi anywhere). If you are a sandwich fan and a fan of Vietnamese BBQ Pork and fixings: Cucumber, Daikon, shredded Carrot and Cilantro - No Mayo PLEASE (I remember to tell them…More »
16. Toast Cafe
Gazpacho!!! Yesterday we were visiting the Art Galleries in the area and had already eaten lunch when I saw the sign outside said Gazpacho I had to get some! It was very Good! This is a cool restaurant with Incredible service!!!
17. Greco Fresh Grille
First I had the Lamb Yero and Fries. The Yero was Fantastic - Great Pita Bread, Red Onion, No lettuce (nice touch), Tomato and Tzatziki! They have an "open kitchen" which I think always puts the customers at ease!
The fries are not what I like, (I'm…More »
18. Ham's Restaurant
Ham's has changed and I loved it before when it was just a Sandwich and chip shop! Welcome to the new HAM'S!!! You can still get Chips cooked to order. We ordered them light (not crispy) they came out perfectly and still served with Ranch Dressing…More »
19. Fuel Pizza Cafe
I'm impressed with this Pizza - Mozzeralla, Provolone blend, just enough provolone to make it enhanced - The Service was Excellent! In the past I have been unimpressed with this place... Yesterday they were ON!!!
20. New York Pizza Express
Take out - No dine in - Friendly staff - Very good Pizza, better than most! Fast, fast, fast service, great quality, great taste! Ate here (in there parking lot) Sunday night!
I'm almost sure the Cheese they use is 100% Mozzarella (instead of a…More »
21. La Vida Mocha
Yeah this is some tasty Espresso and great service! This is a cool spot! Dark Chocolate Espresso Latte with Whipped Cream. Seems some of the patrons wanted me to feel extra welcome (hold the phone - wait I left my phone in the car) rather politely…More »
22. Pik N Pig
Cash or Check ONLY!!! That means NO Credit Cards!!!
Barbecue on a Landing Strip! The pulled pork was good, the service was good (the waitress seemed to keep trying to give us the bill and I kept ordering food). The fries were OK, not A -OK, just…More »
23. VBGB Beer Hall And Garden
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 333-4111
Categories:
German,
Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Third Ward
Very Cool! Last night (Tuesday) I took a friend to this place I have been wanting to check out since I read Julia S's Excellent review 6-5-2011
Great design inside and out! Modern Beer Hall look, "Street" Art on a few walls! Looks Good! Really…More »
24. Pinky's Westside Grill
Why start a diet on Friday? Especially since I have never been to Pinky's and Pinky's has so much that I like: Fried Pickles, Hot Chip's (not the dancers) made to order (these are the thinnest and Best Potato Chips I have ever eaten), Onion Rings…More »
25. Zio
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 344-0100
Usually Zio would get 4 stars from me... If I had only gotten the Speedies, Zio would be getting 5 yelp stars Today! Last night as usual the Speedies were fast and great ,Perfect, really! The House made Fetticunni was very good, though the Marinara…More »
26. Juliana Pizza Family Restaurant
Pizza has a great flavor and the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce has Great Flavor, only too little sauce! If you see my photos you may say it looks like a lot! The service here is always very good! I have to say I'm a fan because I eat here more than…More »
27. Mac's Speed Shop
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 522-6227
Categories:
Barbeque,
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth
Five yelp Stars with ease! Today at lunch was my first visit to any Macs! Suspecting it would be good I was shocked at how good it was! The Service was Incredible and fast too! On the Food: Brunswick Stew 4.75, Collard Greens 5.0, Beef Brisket…More »
28. PePeRo
Two reviews in one: First the Restaurant - get here early this place fills up fast and only 4 tables (seats 16 comfortably) - Saturday Night was my second dine and it was very good Korean BBQ Pork, with all the extras (lots of extras) I have had a…More »
29. Vapiano
Great Surprise! Found this place by accident last night. I've read the reviews though never thought I would eat here. We were walking by and I snapped a photo when one of the employees came outside and starting talking to us and almost pulled us…More »
30. Thai Orchid Restaurant
Based on last night's meal, and easy Five yelp stars. This may be unfair because I have been to this restaurant so many times over the last eight years and I know what I like and what to avoid! This food is extremely consistent! Every time each…More »
31. Central Coffee Company
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 335-7288
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood
An Easy 5 yelp stars here! They made me a new favorite to add to my favorite list of caffeinated beverages, this was some kind of Chai with a shot of Espresso and I want to find out about this signature shorty, so I'll be back soon!
Character!…More »
32. Tryon House Restaurant
Another Favorite of a friend, so we had dinner here last night. This was my first time even seeing this place. Many times my friend told me before we arrived that we would be the youngest patrons there, which I guess means I won't be falling in…More »
33. Mediterranean Restaurant
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 258-0476
Categories:
Southern,
Diners,
Greek,
Mediterranean
42 years in business
This Marinara was the "meatiest" (hearty might be a better word since it had NO meat in it), cut with a knife Marinara I have ever eaten in a restaurant! Not at all watery! The taste beats most!
The House Salad Dressing was very…More »
34. Richard's Bar-B-Que
Slaw like this gets an easy 5 yelp stars! This Slaw is "BBQ" Slaw (NO Mayo YAY!!!)! Bar-B-Que just the way I like it and at 8:00 who eats BBQ for Breakfast? Today I do! The BBQ sauce is the simple kind, just a few ingredients, maybe only Two, I'm…More »
35. Jonathan's Restaurant
How can I not be a fan when I eat here so much. This used to be a Tryon House. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! This is a different kind of place, more like a comfortable diner. Plenty of regulars like a neighborhood hangout the staff remember what I…More »
36. Andy's Burgers, Shakes, & Fries
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-0099
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Burgers,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
A VERY Good Burger! ! ! Rumors have been flying around at least since Summer that Andy's Burgers are coming to the Charlotte area! I could not wait, so I planned a trip and headed to Locust.
In the Walmart Shopping Center, a few doors away from…More »
37. The Fresh House
The Service gets an EASY FIVE yelp Stars! ! ! From the ladies that greeted me at the door and told me everything I needed to know and everything I wanted to know (since it was my first time and walking in, was not sure it was a Restaurant too)!…More »
38. Jamaica Jo's Coffee
An Easy FIVE yelp stars! ! ! Today was my second visit! My first visit was the week they first opened and both experiences were Fantastic! I live in South Charlotte so I'm not in Harrisburg much!
This is easily in the Top three of the Best…More »
39. Wan Fu
For Dessert check out my photo of my Fortune Cookie Message (fitting Fortune for me since I finished two Desserts by myself)! This Holiday season is not the easiest time to start a diet!
This was my first dine ever at Wan Fu. If you are not looking…More »
40. Park 51 Cafe
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 543-6347
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Ballantyne
The Man probably the Manager/Owner working the door greeted me as if I were their Favorite new customer. I noticed the staff knew all the regulars (most everyone there by name) and the place was packed. After I sat down there were no empty tables…More »
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Yelping SinceMarch 2011
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