Sweet and small bakery/restaurant tucked in the middle of the charming NoDa neighborhood. I got to-go brunch and ate it on a picnic bench outside of the storefront. The eggs Benedict were amazing and everything was super fresh. They have a variety of coffee, sodas, beer, etc to enjoy with your meal. Really sweet staff and nice calm spot.
We are from FL but someone local recommended we stop in Noda for lunch. Local Loaf was great! I had probably the best eggs next to my Great Grandmas I’ve ever eaten. The staff also made some delicious ice cream cookies for our kids. I’ll definitely go back when I’m in Charlotte.
I love supporting local businesses as a NoDa native, and I was so excited to try Local Loaf having driven by here a few times, but my experience here really missed the mark. Came around 2:00pm on Sunday after placing a pickup order online that was timed for after 1:50pm. When I arrived, the doors were locked, no one came to greet us, and there were no signs indicating a pickup spot. I 100% understand being short staffed with the pandemic, but the pickup/order system is something that can easily be solved by communicating with customers. I had to approach a worker for my order (which was already sitting on the counter) when she briefly popped out to give another customer their order. We got two everything bagel B.E.C. sandwiches and neither of us could eat them because the bagels were sadly inedible. They sat in a huge pool of grease, and the bagels themselves tasted as if they were baked days ago and left sitting out the entire time because of how stale and difficult to chew they were. Super disappointed because the rest of the food looks delicious, but we spent $20 on our food and couldn’t even eat it. ☹️
I ate so fast I didn’t even have a chance to get a picture because it was that good! I ordered the chicken and the egg so luckily there is already a pretty good pic of that here. The egg was a little over done and the cheer-wine was amazing but I’d get it on the side next time I order to go because it was a little too much for me. The micro greens were good but a little wilted but the time I got home so definitely to order in. The homemade biscuit & hand breaded fried chicken stole the show. They were a little behind on their online orders so I will be back to eat on site at one of the picnic tables next time.
There is quite a variety here besides fresh bread! A useful, high quality stop and shop neighborhood store. With a pop up Farmers Market
I stumbled upon this place while flying out of Charlotte a few years ago and it was so good I sought it out specifically the next time I flew out of Charlotte. I had an egg and cheese biscuit and it’s been two years now but I still think about that breakfast sandwich, I just searched through all my google maps history to find the name of this shop because I was thinking about it today and thought if I’m still dreaming about that breakfast sandwich years later I should write a review. They’re great, check them out if you’re in the area.
By far the best breakfast we have had. There breakfast burrito, sandwhich and their bacon is probably the best we have ordered ever. A+++ if you are in North Carolina you have to have breakfast here.
Best chicken and waffles I have ever had!Everything we ordered was perfect.Must have in NoDA!
Ive ordered online from here twice, once for breakfast and once for lunch. So far everything I have tried is really good! Will be back for sure!
Oh my god… this was incredible. Currently offering to-go only so make sure you place an order before you arrive. But I have to say, their Croque Madam sandwich was the best I have had in America. A seriously delightful surprise. Everything my partner and I had was delicious. So far, this restaurant makes every other charlotte breakfast spot look like a gas station.So happy to support an amazing and local business!
Local loaf is currently online to go orders only on he weekend (as of Oct 2021). They have several large picnic tables outside to wait or eat at. Its a nice quiet side street in NoDa. We got brunch for 4 and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. We got the chicken and waffles, croque madam, breakfast burger, and the chicken and egg biscuit. The chicken tenders and hand made in house, well seasoned, and fried to crispy perfection. The chipotle cheerwine sauce on the chicken and egg biscuit should be bottled and sold (and let me know if/when this happens so I can stock up). You cant go wrong with any of the sides, everything is super fresh.
I’m shocked to read the 1 star reviews. I couldn’t disagree with them more. Let’s starts with the staff. The young lady who helped us was super friendly and accommodating. My sister has dietary restrictions (she a vegetarian). They went out of their way to make her the croquette madam with the ham on the side (for me since I am not a vegetarian). And they even seared the ham for me. Super awesome!I think the food was excellent. Granted, I preferred my sisters croquette madam more than my fried chicken sandwich but that’s not a reflection of the food (the chicken came with a syrup drizzle which was good but not what I wanted on my sandwich). Also, anytime an establishment serves home made freshly made chips, they get a thumbs up in my books.Lastly, let’s talk about price. If you want good, quality, freshly made food, you shouldn’t complain about the price. My sister and I are San Francisco, CA natives so we know all about pricey food woes. In my opinion, the food was reasonably priced and more importantly, delicious! This place is worth it! We’ll be coming back when we get a chance to visit Charlotte again!
Love the chefs waffles and sec. Resturant in neighborhood of nodA! Nice vibes
Wonderful experience. Personalized service. High quality, local and regional products.
I have enjoyed supporting this small business for a few years now. The lobster rolls, broccoli burger, grits, cucumber.and tomato salad, breakfast burrito, and chicken and egg biscuit are always on point. They also have local products to enjoy such as honey, flavored syrups, specialty drinks and gourmet snacks. They adapted well during the pandemic. The online ordering process is seamless and the food is consistently ready within the noted timeframe.
Best place in NoDa hands down. Locally sourced ingredients. Awesome food, awesome people.
One of my absolute favorite places in Charlotte and Im blessed to be within walking distance. Since moving to NoDa Ive been working my way through the menu and havent been disappointed (only extremely impressed!). My favorites so far are the Breakfast Burrito and Spanish Migas. Breakfast food is my favorite at all times of the day and Im not sure theres a place in Charlotte that can beat them on quality of what they offer and their prices are exceptionally fair too. Ive been ordering meats and cheeses from them and Id recommend purchasing from them instead of the grocery store. Finally, the staff are great and so friendly - literally knew my name after the second visit.
The food was unique and a nice change of pace for breakfast. My wife got the Monte Cristo which is very good tasting (see picture). Her dish was supposed to come with cinnamon fried ice cream, but they were out and hadnt changed the menu yet, so that was a bit disappointing. I got the chicken and the egg which was overall very good. The chicken was excellent, and so was the sauce, but the biscuit was dry, and the egg was tasteless. As stated, a nice change of pace, but I wouldnt spend $22 here again for breakfast. Also, they dont provide free tap water, only bottle water which added $2 to our tab.
So amazing for our first time here! Adam was friendly and very helpful.
We enjoyed a small plate dinner with family and friends. What an amazing selection of food we were able to sample and every bit was delicious. Quesadilla, fried rice, chicken wings, shrimp, shrimp and grits, stuffed grape leaves, with an amazing wine and beer selection. Thanks so much! Absolutely delicious and fun evening!
The owners are so nice and make you feel welcome with their smiles and happy attitudes. Also get a snickerdoodle, you wont regret it!
Love finding little GEMS like this eatery. Great approximation of pickup time. Food was hot and delicious. I will be ordering again very soon!
Food was great, Highly recommend coming here.
Amazing place with cozy, and warm vibes! They have a spectacular Menu and the food is AWESOME.. Definitely will be back !
The service is always great and they are very polite. I love the cookies. Everything is fresh and delicious
Those cookies are a little piece of heaven, will definitely go when they reopen. Had the hot Italian it was awesome and the lobster rolls sweet as butter.
Hands down best Breakfast/Brunch in CLT! Dishes are well thought out and the chef is always in the kitchen to perfect the execution.
Great food, slow service, but always worth the wait
Every dish we’ve had has been awesome! One of the best chicken sandwiches in Charlotte. The pretzels and donuts are amazing. I’m so glad we live close by
Went by on Saturday and they were closed, door locked. Doesnt make sense because door says open and staff inside saw us...
Very friendly really loved the beer and there are very safe
This place is a true Charlotte gem of a place and, likely, not what you were expecting. First of all the owners, Adam and Kristen, are two of the NICEST people you ever want to meet, and they will do what they can to welcome one and all. Then there is the food. Wow! We ordered the hot lobster roll (why people would prefer the cold sandwich over the hot one is BEYOND my comprehension, but...), The chicken and blueberry waffle and we had warm peanut butter cookies and coffee. All of it was AMAZING.Follow the adventures of my dog Gilmoure on IG @the_happiest_gilmoure
This place does it for me. ive had nothing but pleasant experiences here and plan to keep coming back. this place has a good design. this place has many great reviews for a reason.
Super cool spot with a low key vibe. I got the chicken and the egg and the chicken was seriously top notch. My girlfriend got the shakshuka and it was equally amazing. There is also a small market where you can get small items and beer/ wine. Highly recommend this place!
This place is a Noda gem! The food is delicious, fresh, and expertly cooked (and you will definitely find some dishes you wouldnt expect at a local cafe). The owners are also warm, wonderful people that really care about their customers and community. I have had a lot of different things on their menu, and never been disappointed (and be sure to get a cookie - the best in the city if you ask me).
Easily the best sandwiches in Charlotte. I’ve never had a single bad thing from here, perfect for breakfast or lunch. I’m a sausage egg and cheese fiend and I haven’t had a better one in this city. I don’t think I’ve had everything on the menu yet but I haven’t been let down so far. The staff is supremely nice and hospitable as well. Well worth your time to check out.
Easily the best brunch spot. Amazing food, great selection of beer and wine, has an amazing farmers market, fresh deli. This place has everything.
Local Loaf has been a lifesaver during the NC stay at home order. Weve been able to get essentials like bread, milk, cheese, and eggs for pickup without hazarding a trip to the grocery store. (Their chocolate chip cookies are great comfort food at this time, too.)
If you havent been to Local Loaf, you are missing out. From the homemade English muffins and bagels, to the amazing cookies and treats, and the great wine and beer selection, this place doesnt disappoint! Plus everything on the menu is amazing; the cobb salad may be the best ever, and the wine dinners are a fun, delicious event. Adam and Kristin make you feel like family in this great neighborhood hangout!
We are from Charleston and were looking for a place to catch lunch with family. I found this place because of the reviews online. We were so pleased with our experience! The food was delicious, hot, and so reasonably priced. I would recommend this place to everyone if I knew anyone in that area. The BLT was delicious and I highly recommend it.
Everything is amazing, I especially love the fried green tomato blt!
Love the food and you can pick up some groceries while you are there. I like that they use nice takeout containers that can be repurposed in stead of styrofoam. Check out the farmers market on Thursdays.
The donuts are so good though could have used more brunch type items on the menu. It all looked very heavy. Atmosphere was cool, though seating could be more comfortable if they mean people to stay.
WOW!! Must try!! Had our first meal from here today and already looking forward to Wednesday when they open again.
Very friendly staff. The food that I ordered looked good, but it did not taste good. Hopefully this place will improve because there aren’t many breakfast options in NoDa.
Great spot for food & drinks! The chef knows how to make any dish divine, even offering me my very own vegan dishes during their 7 course, wine-paired meal event! He is very talented, the wine is amazing, well priced, and the atmosphere is very comfortable. The owners have done so much with this neighborhood spot, we are very lucky to have them here. Check them out for brunch all day, wine tastings, & more dinner events!
This is a hidden neighborhood gem. The food is delicious and made to order. Ive gone here for breakfast and lunch. Its a small place with friendly service. You can tell lots of people are repeat customers because the staff are very interactive. You will not be disappointed with the food selection. They also have an area where you can pick up wine, nuts and other items.
Had an incredible dinner tonight! Lobster rolls had a crunchy buttered bun, heaping amounts of lobster, and a great flavor! Soup was perfectly balanced and served hot! Great, friendly service. I highly recommend. Also picked up a fresh brioche loaf made fresh today. Other breads and desserts available as well!
Fantastic food from fantastic chefs. Located in a neighborhood of NoDa and is a nice, quiet place to enjoy good food and drink.They have all sorts of events, including wine tastings, multi course dinners, etc. It’s definitely worth eating here!
Woah, I cannot believe I havent tried this places takeout. I got a Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Everything Bagel to go, and it just might be the best breakfast sandwich Ive had in Charlotte. 100% worth your money. Ill be back.
One of the best all around restaurants in Charlotte. Best for brunch as they have everything from traditional breakfast dishes, chicken and waffles, smoked salmon, sandwiches, and fresh Maine lobster rolls. Every time we go its consistently A+ also great for lunch and dinner. Fantastic wine selection and the best bread in Charlotte, its not close.
Great atmosphere, super friendly service, and the best broccoli burger I’ve ever had. (Admittedly the only broccoli burger I’ve ever had, but WAY better than I imagined it would be. SO good.)
Their broccoli burger is possibly one of my favorite vegetarian burgers ever. Even their meat burgers I hear are insanely good and dont leave without taking a loaf of their freshly baked brioche of coffee cake muffins... all too good.
Local Loaf changed recently. This is now a place to have some delicious hot sandwiches or a salid. They also keep local wine and beer on tap! Definitely worth coming to.
Local loaf is a hidden gem for Charlotte, some extremely good and unique dishes cooked by folks that pour their heart and soul into every single order.
Visiting family there a few weeks ago and tried this place for the first time. RUDE! Guy working there (owner?) no way was the food worth it, mediocre at best.
Great menu options with sandwiches, burgers and breakfast items. Delicious food cooked hot and fresh to order. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available and a great beer and wine selection to boot.
Great food. Get the kale burger. The bun is amazing!
Delicious and fresh food with a neat little shop. Chef is passionate about his craft. Highly recommend for a good weekend Brunch.
Great spot for an appetite of any size. Fast, efficient, and courteous service. Prices are decent.
Breakfast is AMAZING. Generous portion sizes. Chefs are super friendly.
Hands down one of my favorite places in Charlotte. Hole in the wall, the owner is amazing and highly recommend it
The owners are so sweet and make the experience authentic to perfectly match their divine food! We were craving breakfast for dinner and we’re blown away!! They delivered on the flavors promised and then some! Justin actually said the “kickin’ chicken sandwich” is what Chick-fil-A wishes it could be. Must try this spot!
I love this place. Adam is the man! Perfect neighborhood stop off for beer, wine, goodies, and some other food items chef is working on. Also, cookies the size of your face
Great breakfast sandwich,
Great food, large portions for lobster roll. Awesome flavor. Def will return. Very chill owner.
The most delicious food My wife and I have tried in a long time. local Loaf would be perfect to cater events. Staff was super friendly and made time to answer questions we had about specifics to certain meals. Definitely will be going back!
This location is a short walk from downtown Noda on the same street as Reigning Donuts! It is a beautiful location and very casual atmosphere. I had the local loaf burger and my wife had the chilaquiles and they were both amazing! Highly recommend!
Great place! Donuts fantastic! Next time taking my entire family!
Business is closed. But there are several other similar places in this food court. They will validate your parking from the garage next door, for 90 minutes. Otherwise it us $3 each 20 minutes!
Everything here is delicious, and the staff is so nice. Wine tasting night is a must try!
Excellent food with a southern flare. I also loved the atmosphere of the market. You can buy food from different stands to create a fun meal.
Good food for a good price. If I lived in the neighborhood I would probably go there often.
I love this place! Good food and service.
Food was yummy as usual, but seating was scarce on Sunday
Just go there and find out for yourself how delicious it is. The Kickin Chicken sandwich will smash Chick-fil-A, Popeyes and anyone else.
Unfortunate experience today.1. The food was just bad1a. Chips were cold and soggy and they were out of all other sides1b. This place is supposedly a bakery and the bread tasted freezer burnt1c. Food was saltier than I am as I type this review2. Workers were rude, lazy, and apathetic2a. I asked for ketchup, and they said I mean I can try to remember but you should just go ask yourself3. Overpriced (if charging a premium then the food should be at least palatable and service should at least be bearable)This place must get by on the sole fact that they are located in the 7th Street Public Market.
This place was an amazing find!! We came here around brunch and was blown away by the quality and flavor of the food. Saw the chicken parmesan sammich on the menu and thought... Chicken parm? At a breakfast joint? But my dudes, its soooo much more. And this is single handedly the best chicken parm, chicken sammich, hell, best chicken ANYTHING Ive ever had. My wife had the hash brown thing, cant remember the name, but when we come back I will definitely be getting that! The staff is wonderful here. The atmosphere is extremely chill. 10 out of 5 stars.
Great quite place.
Rude chef. Waiting over an hr for my table of 4 food to be COOKED. Not brought out but cooked and the chef has the audacity to get an attitude with me. Never again. Not at the 7th st market or in NoDa
I ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was nice.
Great spot for breakfast/lunch with quick service and a really cool menu. They also make insanely good muffins.
Ive been wanting to try this place for a while and wasnt disappointed. I got the ham and cheese breakfast sandwich which was delightful. I also was able to try the breakfast burger with the tritip beef. While the burger tasted fine, it was a tad dry. I felt the sandwich needed a sharper cheese and a chipotle sauce. Ill definitely return!
Fantastic hot food menu, great wine selection, and their bagels / cookies are fantastic.