Excellent food however you need to make a reservation if you intend to eat there. They have a place to mingle and drink coffee and beverages. Nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Munoz
This is an experience of relaxation, with coffee and food. I felt like I could sit and enjoy comfortable conversion all morning long.As a plus, their coffee and pancakes make a wonderful addition to the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sam Khan
Great idea for a restaurant that should be fully supported by the community, with decent food and nice atmosphere, but with slow service during busy lunch times (that can be excused as most of the staff are from the rescue mission). I had the New Orleans chicken sandwich with a side of home fries. The sandwich was huge, but was not sauced as expected, since the order was mixed up and they had put the sauce on the side. The staff is being trained so we know going in that service may be slow. Other orders like the French toast were delicious. I will be back to support this restaurant with their hopeful message.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sugar Crusted French Toast, New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich & Side
Luke Gallman
Everyone was extremely pleasant and the food and service was great, I had the Cajun skillet, which I recommend, even the toast was delicious ?
Absolute must visit. This place is very upbeat and a great spot for young professionals to unwind and network.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Elise Evers
Awesome breakfast! The place is a little loud when it gets busy and service a little slow but we were in no rush and really enjoyed eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Elise Langston
They're doing great work here. The food is wonderful and the drinks are very large mugs of good coffee. We've attended here several times for work outing lunches, and are 100% behind the mission. Thank y'all for the work you do!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaneka Turner
Great food, service and cause. Try the breakfast sandwich, grits and ginger tea!Parking: It does get busy but parking was not an issue and I’ve been twice now during the week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Jay
The French toast was very appetizing. As for the service, I was not satisfied. We booked a private party and they barley checked on us and the food took forever to come out. One of the servers was passive aggressive when asked to bring an item with the reply of "I only have 2 hands".
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Sugar Crusted French Toast, New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich & Side
D McCorkle
Great service , short but very good menu. Well executed food.
We honestly had no idea what this establishment was until partway through our meal, and even without knowing that we still would have left a rave. We are not from the Charlotte area, so we randomly found a highly rated restaurant to bring our family of four, and were impressed from the start. The place looks very stylish from the outdoor patio and upon entering, it just got prettier as we enjoyed the Christmas decor in the lounge area where we spent a few minutes during our short wait for a table. The staff were sweet with our two young kids, and sat us promptly in the posh yet warm dining area. Several TVs were hung high and each had a different classic Christmas movie on. The menu looked impressive and we were excited to order from not only the unique dishes but also the variety of sides and small plates. Our server was SO friendly and, as former servers ourselves, my husband and I could tell this guy was experienced and competent. He accommodated our split-tab for work travel, he offered to split a hot cocoa for our little ones and even made sure it wasn’t too hot for them. At this point we still had no idea about any mission behind this restaurant, and once the food came it was all DELICIOUS so we were already starting to understand the many perfect reviews on google. The pulled pork Johnny cake had SO much flavor and just the right amount of ginger and spice. The New Orleans chicken sandwich was everything you’d want it to be and quite large. We also had the black garlic and Parmesan Brussels sprouts and, possibly my favorite, the honey hot sweet potatoes. Everything was notably tasty! Also, when our youngest spilled his hot cocoa another staff member took care of that mess and replacing it for us. She told us what the establishment was all about, and it was only then that we paid any attention to the name of the place?? I suppose having a 4 and 6 year old, at the end of a vacation, will do that to you? Another lady also explained about the Christmas at the Cafe event, gave us vouchers for two free coffees/cocoas in the future, and she had made several stops at our table to play with the kids. It was a very supportive staff because we hadn’t even noticed our server had taken a break until he came back until told us. He then explained much more about what they do for the community, and truly it’s such a gift to meet people apart of an organization that provides such a valuable service to people in need. And more than that, the business is thoroughly impressive, they don’t seem like a charity kitchen at all (which would be fine if they did)- the vibes were very up and up, very hip and on trend with flavors and atmosphere alike. Our experience would have been rave worthy even without their mission, but with that we felt especially compelled to follow through in writing that rave. But WHAT’S MORE… I left my car key in the restroom, and we drove back to the Raleigh area right away (using my husband’s car key)??♀️ I didn’t realize until the next day, and they were ON IT, awaiting the call! The gentleman took down my mailing info right away and took care of the whole thing, mailing it to our home. We will DEFINITELY be coming back to Community Matters Cafe any time we are in the Charlotte area. Big thanks to these wonderful people and their mission.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich & Side
Tom Smith
Really good stop if you are in town. Very good portions and good food. A coffee shop area for relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sugar Crusted French Toast
Brian Cullinan
A fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Great menu, excellent food, great service. My only complaint is that they close at 2 PM.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Davis
The food and drinks were high quality, flavorful, and definitely made with love! Their menu changes so that it’s always seasonal and fresh. Very affordable for such high-end dishes. Amazing environment, a great mission, and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stuart W.
Great food. Wonderful warm open space in former mill? Really good people. Especially Will! That dude is solid. Easiest parking in Uptown hands down BUT DO NOT PARK ACROSS THE STREET CAUSE CLT WILL TICKET YOU NO JOKE. You can check all the boxes on the menu- healthy AND yummy . The fact that it's a great cause helping folks demonstrate the great resilience given them by their Creator is the Cherry on top! Love YALL. P.S. ask about renting that room in back for a business breakfast cause it's quite reasonable per head. Or the whole floor for a big event. Everyone can get in and out quickly (except during Bank of America Stadium Events including concerts so heads up ).
Excellent food however you need to make a reservation if you intend to eat there. They have a place to mingle and drink coffee and beverages. Nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is an experience of relaxation, with coffee and food. I felt like I could sit and enjoy comfortable conversion all morning long.As a plus, their coffee and pancakes make a wonderful addition to the experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great idea for a restaurant that should be fully supported by the community, with decent food and nice atmosphere, but with slow service during busy lunch times (that can be excused as most of the staff are from the rescue mission). I had the New Orleans chicken sandwich with a side of home fries. The sandwich was huge, but was not sauced as expected, since the order was mixed up and they had put the sauce on the side. The staff is being trained so we know going in that service may be slow. Other orders like the French toast were delicious. I will be back to support this restaurant with their hopeful message.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sugar Crusted French Toast, New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich & Side
Everyone was extremely pleasant and the food and service was great, I had the Cajun skillet, which I recommend, even the toast was delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Cajun Sausage Skillet, Breakfast Sandwich
Absolute must visit. This place is very upbeat and a great spot for young professionals to unwind and network.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Awesome breakfast! The place is a little loud when it gets busy and service a little slow but we were in no rush and really enjoyed eating here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
They're doing great work here. The food is wonderful and the drinks are very large mugs of good coffee. We've attended here several times for work outing lunches, and are 100% behind the mission. Thank y'all for the work you do!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, service and cause. Try the breakfast sandwich, grits and ginger tea!Parking: It does get busy but parking was not an issue and I’ve been twice now during the week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
The French toast was very appetizing. As for the service, I was not satisfied. We booked a private party and they barley checked on us and the food took forever to come out. One of the servers was passive aggressive when asked to bring an item with the reply of "I only have 2 hands".
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Sugar Crusted French Toast, New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich & Side
Great service , short but very good menu. Well executed food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We honestly had no idea what this establishment was until partway through our meal, and even without knowing that we still would have left a rave. We are not from the Charlotte area, so we randomly found a highly rated restaurant to bring our family of four, and were impressed from the start. The place looks very stylish from the outdoor patio and upon entering, it just got prettier as we enjoyed the Christmas decor in the lounge area where we spent a few minutes during our short wait for a table. The staff were sweet with our two young kids, and sat us promptly in the posh yet warm dining area. Several TVs were hung high and each had a different classic Christmas movie on. The menu looked impressive and we were excited to order from not only the unique dishes but also the variety of sides and small plates. Our server was SO friendly and, as former servers ourselves, my husband and I could tell this guy was experienced and competent. He accommodated our split-tab for work travel, he offered to split a hot cocoa for our little ones and even made sure it wasn’t too hot for them. At this point we still had no idea about any mission behind this restaurant, and once the food came it was all DELICIOUS so we were already starting to understand the many perfect reviews on google. The pulled pork Johnny cake had SO much flavor and just the right amount of ginger and spice. The New Orleans chicken sandwich was everything you’d want it to be and quite large. We also had the black garlic and Parmesan Brussels sprouts and, possibly my favorite, the honey hot sweet potatoes. Everything was notably tasty! Also, when our youngest spilled his hot cocoa another staff member took care of that mess and replacing it for us. She told us what the establishment was all about, and it was only then that we paid any attention to the name of the place?? I suppose having a 4 and 6 year old, at the end of a vacation, will do that to you? Another lady also explained about the Christmas at the Cafe event, gave us vouchers for two free coffees/cocoas in the future, and she had made several stops at our table to play with the kids. It was a very supportive staff because we hadn’t even noticed our server had taken a break until he came back until told us. He then explained much more about what they do for the community, and truly it’s such a gift to meet people apart of an organization that provides such a valuable service to people in need. And more than that, the business is thoroughly impressive, they don’t seem like a charity kitchen at all (which would be fine if they did)- the vibes were very up and up, very hip and on trend with flavors and atmosphere alike. Our experience would have been rave worthy even without their mission, but with that we felt especially compelled to follow through in writing that rave. But WHAT’S MORE… I left my car key in the restroom, and we drove back to the Raleigh area right away (using my husband’s car key)??♀️ I didn’t realize until the next day, and they were ON IT, awaiting the call! The gentleman took down my mailing info right away and took care of the whole thing, mailing it to our home. We will DEFINITELY be coming back to Community Matters Cafe any time we are in the Charlotte area. Big thanks to these wonderful people and their mission.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, New Orleans Hot Chicken Sandwich & Side
Really good stop if you are in town. Very good portions and good food. A coffee shop area for relaxing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sugar Crusted French Toast
A fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Great menu, excellent food, great service. My only complaint is that they close at 2 PM.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and drinks were high quality, flavorful, and definitely made with love! Their menu changes so that it’s always seasonal and fresh. Very affordable for such high-end dishes. Amazing environment, a great mission, and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Wonderful warm open space in former mill? Really good people. Especially Will! That dude is solid. Easiest parking in Uptown hands down BUT DO NOT PARK ACROSS THE STREET CAUSE CLT WILL TICKET YOU NO JOKE. You can check all the boxes on the menu- healthy AND yummy . The fact that it's a great cause helping folks demonstrate the great resilience given them by their Creator is the Cherry on top! Love YALL. P.S. ask about renting that room in back for a business breakfast cause it's quite reasonable per head. Or the whole floor for a big event. Everyone can get in and out quickly (except during Bank of America Stadium Events including concerts so heads up ).