Looking to satisfy your appetite for breakfast and brunch fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Duck Donuts
Topping the list is a location of the chain Duck Donuts. Located at 1710 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 220 in Dilworth, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers doughnuts, coffee and tea, is the highest-rated inexpensive breakfast and brunch restaurant in Charlotte, boasting 4.5 stars out of 501 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Cholo A., who reviewed Duck Donuts on Feb. 16, wrote, "I think these are the best donuts I ever tasted...We got a dozen donuts and paid $14.61. You can see the donuts being made from scratch."
Yelper Chin Jean S. wrote, "I love that each donut is made fresh to order, and you can choose from traditional and fruity to decadent chocolate flavors. My favorites are the plain glazed and cinnamon donuts, especially warm."
2. Smelly Cat Coffee
Next up is North Charlotte's Smelly Cat Coffee, situated at 514 E. 36th St. With 4.5 stars out of 468 reviews on Yelp, the coffee roastery and breakfast and brunch spot, serving coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site can tell you more about Smelly Cat Coffee.
We found this information about the business's signature items: "In-house roasted, organic, whole bean coffee, pour-over drip coffee, NODA Nights blended espresso, espresso specialty drinks made with house-made syrups, cold brew coffee on tap, Rishi organic tea, chai, hot chocolate, homemade biscuits, made-to-order egg biscuits, bagels and more," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
3. Hazelnuts Creperie
Downtown Charlotte's Hazelnuts Creperie, located at 200 S. Tryon St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly creperie, cafe and breakfast/brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 337 reviews.
Yelper Patrick B. wrote, "If you're in the mood for sweet, savory or even a light breakfast meal, Hazelnuts has you covered. They offer a great variety of crepe options that's sure to satisfy your appetite."
Yelper Karine M. noted, "This is seriously my guilty pleasure...I could have it every single weekend if it wasn't so heavy. What I order: the Catalina (just a little bit spicy, heavenly and savory, full of spice), pesto chicken (similar to Catalina but a little less spicy) and a s'more crepe for dessert! In my humble opinion, this is the best crepe in Charlotte."
4. Dino's Family Restaurant
Dino's Family Restaurant, a breakfast and brunch spot in Sugaw Creek-Ritch Ave, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 49 Yelp reviews. Head over to 350 E. Sugar Creek Road to see for yourself.
Yelper Jeff T., who reviewed Dino's Family Restaurant on March 13, wrote, "Love Dino's, great home-style, feel-good establishment. Love to pop in for a late breakfast on my days off work. I usually go with their biscuits and gravy and the western omelet. Huge portions and very tasty! "
Yelper Chris M. wrote, "Been coming here for years. Staff is always friendly, and food is always good. Perfect place for a greasy spoon style breakfast."
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