From the owners of Passion8, quite possibly the best restaurant in Charlotte, comes their next gem - a great menu filled with fresh food at affordable prices.
We've tried both their lunch/dinner and breakfast menus, and they are both outstanding. The Clarion hotel (formerly Ramada), where American Cafe is located, has had a shady past. The new owners have invested a ton of money remodeling the place, and they brought in chef Luca for the restaurant. The place is not fancy, but it's nice, clean, with new furniture and a neat bar area. They've really done a nice job.
The food is wonderful. Nothing is pre-packaged. All the food is fresh, and home-made. Even their mozzarella is home-made. You want the best lunch 8 bucks can buy you in Charlotte? Come here. Staff is friendly and attentive; food is great (especially at this price range). Can't say enough great things about them. Five stars all the way.