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| - We have lived near the Arboretum for a long time and finally decided to give them a try. I had picked up a menu on a previous visit to the Arboretum and called to place an order for take out. We ordered typical southern fare of chicken fried chicken, corn, mac 'n cheese, potatoes, salad and cornbread. I have to say, I was more than disappointed. When I opened our food when we got home, the chicken was just a plain, slightly floured breast with some plain brown gravy on it. There were 2 small new potatoes and the other sides were in small cups that weren't any bigger than what you might put salad dressing in (and they forgot that for the salad they included that was only plain lettuce). Really?
I called to discuss the meals and the manager told me the portions were bigger in the take out than in the dining room (again, really?) and that I didn't know what typical southern food should look and taste like (I'm a North Carolina native). He told me he might get one complaint a year. Unfortunately, this year it was mine.
Overall, I cannot recommend this establishment. Not withstanding the smallish portions, the food was not seasoned very well, if at all. The gravy was plain and very salty like it came from a ready mix package. The food tasted like it looked, boring and bland. A terrible value ($10 per person).
Sorry, Charlotte Cafe. I really wanted to like you and was excited to give you a try, but I have to send you to sleep with the fishes and the menu to the recycle bin.
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