My mom suggested we go to Sweet Melissa's for brunch after church. Surprisingly, for such a petite restaurant on a Sunday afternoon, it was not crowded. We got seated right away so my expectations for greatness were high. However, like previous Yelp reviewers have mentioned, it is pretty dirty. Food on the floor, tables and chairs. I saw a teenage hostees "clean off" a table. Not sure why she bothered. My napkin wrapped in silverware had food crust in it. The icing on the cake was our "thrilled" waitress who took her time and practicality rolled her eyes at anything we requested or needed. For instance, requesting butter is equivalent to being asked to do your least favorite chore. When our food did come out, all of our problems went away. The french toast was amazing! Pure golden sweetness. I love how they prepared the breakfast potatoes for my side dish. Tiny whole potatoes that were boiled and slightly smashed. My mom had the shrimp and grits and she also gave high ratings. Overall, Sweet Melissa's has great food and I will definitely be back for the french toast. I just won't expect being served with a smile.