Local Loaf

Loved trying out Local Loaf for a weekend breakfast while my husband and I were in Charlotte! The restaurant is located in a converted house in the NoDa neighborhood. It is counter-serve and the man who took our order was very friendly and welcoming. What we had was just good breakfast food - not too pretentious, but hearty and filling in a simple space. We found easy street parking on a Sunday morning around 9am, but it was filling up more as we left. I would definitely make Local Loaf a regular stop if I lived in the neighborhood.

Thrilled that Local Loaf has dinner hours on select nights. The orange chicken is our go-to. There are three heat levels available, and it is served over rice. I love the actual orange peels included in the dish. It is saucy, perfect, and keeps us coming back week after week. We regularly brag to friends that it pairs perfectly with half-off wine bottles on Friday! We decided to live a little one day when we arrived in time for half-off apps. The crab hushpuppies were a treat and made us feel like we were dining coastal. The Brussels sprouts were a masterpiece! I try to order these everywhere and no one prepares them like this! If I were not regularly drinking the discounted wine then I would want a glass of this sauce to drink. Truly a special neighborhood establishment here. Grateful for the pleasant staff and the wonderful string light ambiance as you walk up during the evening hours.

This place made me cuss after my first bite. This place is absolutely fantastic. I got the kickin' chicken and boy that's the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was stacked high and every bite was full of chicken and flavorful. Anyway, I found this place because I randomly googled "Best Chicken Sandwich in Charlotte". That definitely lived up to the name...I mean look at that chicken sandwich. That could be on a magazine. Also, we got mozzarella sticks. Definitely worth the $10. Flavorful and crunchy with a cheese pull that was in yards. Here's some pro tips: there's no waiters. You order up front where you walk in and they call your name out for someone to bring it to your table. Also, the cookies up front are massive and delicious. Definitely pick up a few on the way out. Everything about this place is a home run. The vibe to the food. Make yourself happy and come here.

Was really excited to try this spot based on the menu & the fact that it is in NoDa. Unfortunately we were unable to indulge due to the utter lack of service. One of the ladies working on this day was too busy going through their wine shipment which apparently they weren't pleased with. We sat unattended for 15 minutes without any acknowledgement. Meanwhile whoever the man was behind the counter was began screaming profanities in regard to the wine shipment . Needless to say, I will not be back.

Delicious breakfast burrito, I think my new favorite in town! The cookies were giant and looked amazing.

I've had this place on my list of places to try for a good while now, but the hours/location just never worked out. Well it finally worked out for a Sunday brunch and it was a cute place to grab brunch before an event in NoDa. The day we went was rainy which kinda sucked because I think part of their big draw is the large outdoor patio. You order at the counter, then if they have an open table you can grab one. Your name is called from the area by the kitchen and make sure you're listening because you might miss your name! My only complaint about this was that everyone's dishes came out at completely different times. I got the pancakes, eggs and bacon. Bacon was crispy, the eggs buttery, and the pancakes were like muffins they were so thick. I would definitely visit again and hope to sit outside.

The thing that stands out to me the most about this charming neighborhood restaurant is the location. It is tucked away on 35th street right amongst the beautiful houses of NoDa. If you don't look twice you might think it is another home! I have long passed this place while going on walks around the neighborhood and have been waiting for the right time to try it as unfortunately they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Finally decided to stop by while working remote. Their breakfast looks fantastic but it was lunch time so I went with the chicken sandwich. Very large portions of juicy tenders between a bun and covered in a spicy sauce. Delicious! I plan on stopping by for breakfast one of these weekends so I can get the full experience.

I'm giving this a "round up" 4- I'd say it's closer to 3.5-3.75. I came here with my friends on Friday around 7pm; it's one of their go-to spots. Very cute all around, bright, open inviting. They have beer, wine, pastries, and a good food menu. We opted to split a pineapple orange juice mimosa carafe ($25 weekday special). I ordered the beef empanadas and my friends had an order of that as well along with the calamari. Took a bit longer than expected for our carafe to come out, but the food followed shortly after. I'm not picky about the bubbly brands/flavors, but my one pet peeve is when mimosa/champagne isn't chilled, and that was the case with our carafe. I hadn't had pineapple OJ before, so I enjoyed that blend, but I really wish that it had the crisp/chill to it. The empanadas were very tasty, but seemed slightly underfilled (very airy, maybe 50% filled with meat). I enjoyed the dipping sauce though. This is a solid spot that I would return to to try some other stuff on the menu, but I do think there are areas for improvement!

Really cool place located in a house that is in the middle of a neighborhood. It had so many good options. My wife ordered the baked apple grain and to be frank I thought it was nuts to pay $14 for them. But after eating a few bites of hers it was clear that I'd pay that again to have them. That was something special. I ordered the bacon, egg and cheese, garlic aioli with brioche bun. It did take a long time to receive our food but they were helpful and kind. Highly recommend checking this place out.

I randomly found this place taking a walk in the Noda neighborhood. The man at the counter was real nice and as well as the server. My breakfast was very good. I will be back.