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| - Famous Toastery was one of the first establishments I visited after moving to Charlotte. I'm a grits fanatic, but the only thing resembling a traditional Southern grit in Hawaii was rice. They have rice everywhere and look at you dumbfounded when you ask about grits. "What's a grit?"
Now Famous Toastery does understand what a grit is. They make them not to hot and not to cold. They're just right. They even have a fantastic taste that requires very little, if any, additional butter or pepper, let alone cheese.
Grits are not the only southern delicacy in their repetoir. They have a full selection of comfort foods ranging from their Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, which we had in November, to the Greek Omelet with spinich, onion, tomatoes & feta. I had that on Sunday.
I have not ventured much beyond their standard fare. I've had their toast, some eggs, and a few slices of bacon. We had the hash browns too: although that was more like a roasted potato dish. It was good, but nothing more. Their eggs Benedict and Florentine are likely part of my future as well as their Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Wrap. In fact, all of their wraps look and sound delicious.
Although I generally think of this joint as a breakfast stop, their menu is beyond extensive. It's borderline encyclopedic. From sandwiches and burgers to salads and meatloaf, I think they've covered your pallate. They even have tofu if you're the sort that prefers to go meatless.
To go orders have been a challenge for me on the occasions I chose not to dine in. It often takes much longer when you call ahead than waiting to be seated and served. I live 15 or so minutes away and when I call I'm told it'll take 10 minutes. Unfortunately when I arrive 20 or so minutes later, they are usually still preparing my meal. I've waited as much 15 more minutes at least once after arriving. That wasn't to my liking. Also things usually get missed on these orders. Didn't get the toast this last go around. Bummer. Love that toast.
Another challenge with their to go orders is their boxes are paper based. If you're planning to drive somewhere make sure you get there fast. The box falls apart fast: it's like serving steaks on a paper plate in my opinion. I know it's environmentally friendly and all, but by the time I get home the food is just a bit to soggy for my liking. The omelets are easy to resuscitate on the grill or in the microwave, but potatoes and bread can get messy. I usually have to put those sorts of things in the toaster oven to drown out the paper taste they absorb. A good to go box should last at least a half hour in my opinion.
All in all, I give their food a 5. It's great comfort food. They have a lot of choices and I could take all my meals here for a month without trying the same thing twice. Their service is a 3. They always seem rushed and that can make for a less enjoyable experience, especially when their is a line of folks waiting to get in. I'd also say their atmosphere is a solid 4. It's nice inside and they have a decent waiting area when there's a crowd. They even serve beverages outside while you wait. If it weren't for the less than stellar to go experiences, I'd rate this place a 4. I think they are a solid 3 for the moment and I'll keep trying them out and update in the future.
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