Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Charlotte, NC

1. Famous Toastery

Visitors to Charlotte can choose from four Famous Toastery franchises for a tasty breakfast. The innovative restaurant chain started as a small two-man eatery in Huntsville, North Carolina, back in 2005 and has built a reputation for serving fresh wholesome and tasty food. Regardless of which franchise you choose, you can expect an extensive menu of all your breakfast/brunch favorites along with some new and tasty additions. Some of the mouthwatering omelet fillings include avocado, tomato, bacon, and Parmesan or the Blah, Blah, Blah option, which can be made using all your personal favorite ingredients. Griddle items include French toast, waffles, and flapjacks.

Famous Toastery Dilworth, 2400 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203, Phone: 704-215-4166

2. Cafe Monte

Serving fresh farm-to-fork ingredients prepared with French flair, Cafe Monte is an ideal breakfast or brunch venue. The restaurant is primarily a French bakery and bistro where you can choose to have a simple continental-style breakfast of freshly ground coffee accompanied by a delicious pastry or order something a little more substantial to last you through till dinner. A few of the mouthwatering dishes on offer include a variety of burgers, baguettes, and croissants, several egg and omelet variations as well as a choice of crepes, waffles, and quiches. Gluten-free options are available and health nuts can order fresh fruit and yoghurt or a healthy granola parfait.

Café Monte, 6700 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, Phone: 704-552-1116

3. Cafe South

Cafe South is a family-operated restaurant that is conveniently situated just off the I77 in Charlotte. You need to bring a big appetite with you to Café South – the restaurant offers a really extensive breakfast menu featuring all the regular breakfast favorites as well as an impressive list of add-ons so that you can fully customize your meal. You can start with your choice of eggs cooked just the way you like them, and then select anything from ham to rib-eye steak or pork chops to build your personal favorite breakfast dish or choose from one of the popular menu combos. The griddle menu features French toast, pancakes, and waffles served with your choice of delicious toppings.

Café South, 7901 Forest Pine Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, Phone: 980-224-7328

4. Eddie’s Place Restaurant

Eddie’s Place Restaurant has been serving up great Cajun-influenced classic American breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for over ten years. The restaurant is located in the Southpark/Cotswold area of Charlotte and provides both visitors and regulars with great food served in a warm and inviting environment. At Eddie’s you can have breakfast at any time of the day and popular choices include omelets, pancakes, waffles, and burritos, all of which can be customized according to your tastes. You could also order a country fried breakfast, steak and eggs or traditional eggs Benedict. Team any of the above with a great cup of coffee and you’re set for the day.

Eddie’s Place Restaurant, 617 S. Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: 704-442-0147

5. 300 East

300 East is a family-owned restaurant that has been pleasing palates in the greater Charlotte area for more than 25 years. Although 300 East does not have a daily breakfast service, they are a very popular venue for a relaxed and enjoyable Sunday brunch. The restaurant specializes in using fresh seasonal ingredients, most of which are locally sourced and responsibly farmed. You can look forward to innovative takes on most of the more popular breakfast specialties such as eggs Benedict as well as frittatas, breakfast pizza and breakfast burritos. Of course, regular bacon and egg dishes (including vegetarian options) along with a variety of tasty extras are also available. Bookings are advised.

300 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28201, Phone: 704-332-6507

6. Flying Biscuit Cafe

The Flying Biscuit Cafe franchise started with a single outlet in Atlanta in 1993 and such was the success of that original restaurant that the chain has grown to 14 separate locations throughout North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. The secret of their success has been their signature biscuit and their Southern-inspired menu, which features freshly prepared comfort food. You can try their very popular creamy grits and biscuits at any time of the day together with a host of mouthwatering other dishes such as omelets, egg or tofu scramble, or Southern-influenced Benedict – poached eggs and turkey bacon served on a soft fluffy flying biscuit and draped with hollandaise and basil.

Flying Biscuit Café, 4241 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, Phone: 704-714-3400

7930 A Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, Phone: 704-295-4440