10 best breakfast/brunch spots

When we visit these establishments, we bite off more than we can chew. And that’s a good thing

OK, so those of us on the MOSAIC Magazine team are not food critics, but we know a good breakfast or brunch when we see it. Our stomachs start to growl the instant we even think about theses 10 establishments.  

1.  Amelie’s French Bakery,  2424 North Davidson St.,  Charlotte, 704-376-1781.  What we like:   Asparagus-and-asiago quiche. 

2.  Bob’s Pile ’Em Up, 3422 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, 704-918-2264.  What we like:  Fried potatoes and sausage; fish and grits.

3.  Circle G Restaurant, 4818 Rozzelles Ferry Rd., Charlotte, 704-399-2931.  What we like:  Fish and grits.

4.  Harrisburg Family House, 5429 N.C. 49 S., Harrisburg, N.C., 704-455-3525.  What we like:  Corned beef hash. 

Photo:  Fred Braziel

5.  Mert’s Heart and Soul, 214 N. College St., Charlotte, 704-342-4222.  What we like:  Sweet potato pancakes with country ham. 

6.  Terrace Café, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 150, Charlotte, 704-369-5190.  4625 Piedmont Row Drive, Suite 105, Charlotte, 704-554-6177.   What we like:  Red velvet waffle. 

7.  Toast Café, 101 N. Main St., Davidson, N.C., 704-655-2778.  2400 Park Road, Charlotte, 704-215-4166.  8430 Rea Road, Charlotte, 980-613-8343.  What we like:  Gluten-free pancakes. 

8.  The Original Pancake House, 915 Charlottetown Ave., Charlotte, 704-372-7099.  4736 Sharon Road, Charlotte, 704-553-8364.  What we like:  Fresh fruit crepe. 

9.  Upstream,  6902 Phillips Place, Charlotte, 704-556-7730.  What we like:  Banana bread french toast.  

10.  Zada Jane’s Corner Café, 1601 Central Ave., Charlotte, 704-332-3663.  What we like: Bunny rancheros.  

Yes, we know: You can’t believe we didn’t include your favorite breakfast place. Shame on us. Go ahead and send us your top pick via email, post it on www.facebook.com/CLTMosaicMag or tweet us @cltmosaicmag.