Church and Union Charlotte

After the Concert for Carolina’s we needed a nice, yummy brunch. Church and Union delivered. The Cobb salad with chicken, French toast, donuts, and bacon omelette were all Amazing. Our waitress was so on point and nice. Happy parents and happy kids. We’ll be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed French Toast, Salad, Applewood Bacon Omelet Sautéed Onion Aged Cheddar Cheese Home Fries Toast

Food here is terrible. Over portioned to compensate for the terrible taste. Bread always burned and seafood is turned.

Drinks are great, if your hammered I guess none of the above matters.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

It's a shame that Church and Union has gotten so comfortable that they forget food quality matters. With an enthusiastic server our expectations were high. Since the menu has several items described in code we had questions. Our server was happy to display his exceedingly deep knowledge of the menu. As well as his opinion. Way too much information. On to the food. We ordered apps, oysters, meatballs and fried green tomatoes. The oysters and meatballs were spot on. The green tomatoes were cooked perfectly, with no flavor!
Team, taste your food! We also ordered the short ribs, the cowboy ribeye for 2 and the filet and haricot verts. Again, Team taste your food! Oily, no seasoning, and they had an unwashed taste. Good fries and drinks, so there's that.
Oh, and one last zinger, automatic kitchen service fee of 3%. Seriously? I'm more than happy to tip the kitchen, I usually send beers, but only when they deserve it. Overall a disappointing $500 meal.
Poor form Church and Union

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Miso Short Rib

My friend made reservations at Church and Union to celebrate her birthday, and a group of 10 of us drove about an hour to join her. First impressions: the location is great, and the aesthetics are beautiful. The place definitely has a great vibe. We were seated in a cozy little nook, and our waitress, Chloe, was very attentive, friendly, and took the time to discuss the menu with us.

We ordered both food and drinks at the same time, but the drinks didn’t arrive until after our food, which was a little odd. However, we were all enjoying ourselves and didn’t mind too much. The menu itself felt a bit out of place for the setting—very basic compared to the upscale atmosphere.

I ordered a mushroom omelet, which came with home fries and toast. Unfortunately, the food was lukewarm, and the toast wasn’t toasted. On the upside, my drink, The Ghost (tequila, orange liqueur, lime, cucumber water, and cayenne pepper), was delicious—the highlight of the meal for me.

The group ordered a variety of dishes. Two people had the chicken sandwich, which they said was like a “hyped-up Chick-fil-A sandwich.” One person got avocado toast but received scrambled eggs instead of the sunny-side-up egg she asked for. The birthday girl ordered shrimp and grits, but she was told it would take an extra 20 minutes to prepare as they had run out. She agreed to wait, but even after the rest of us had received and finished our meals, her shrimp and grits still hadn’t arrived. When they finally did, they included mushrooms, which she had requested be left off. The staff quickly corrected it, but by then, everyone else was done eating.

The manager came over to apologize and offered some service recovery for the delay, which was appreciated. To be clear, the service wasn’t bad at all—our waitress was kind and attentive. But overall, the food didn’t quite live up to the setting or our expectations.

In short, Church and Union is a beautiful spot with a great vibe and excellent service, but the food didn’t quite hit the mark for us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Excellent atmosphere, attention 1 At a good price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of my favourite restaurants in uptown by far. The atmosphere is great and welcoming, the service was fast and friendly and the food was beyond. I’d definitely recommend getting the stuffed ravioli.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had my bridal shower dinner here and they exceeded my expectations. Joey was our serve and he was very accommodating. He attended to our every need with a smile on his face. The manager offered up a complimentary champagne toast due to scheduling conflict. We were still very taken care of. My night was so perfect and so special because of the excellent customer service.

I opted for the Salmon because it was Joey’s suggestion. The salmon dish was by far one of the best Salmon dishes I had. My friends and family had a variety of dishes and no complaints. Definitely try this place out if you are in the Charlotte area! I will be visiting again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ahhh! THIS is a nice surprise of a spot. The decor is interesting and nice. I love the flair of the ceiling. The music playing completes the vibe. All of the staff are personable and friendly. The food is a "lil" salty but good. PLEASE get the Braised Bacon and Melon appetizer!!! It is a melody of flavors in your mouth!! It WILL BECOME an instant favorite. The ravioli entree does not look very appetizing, but it is good. The pasta is very fresh. The Forbidden Fresca cocktail is refreshing. Stop at the side of the building to snap a picture at the black and white word wall. This "spot" will become a part of my rotation when in Charlotte.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Coming from Florida, I could not believe the portions here! We got so much bang for our buck. I ordered French toasts, bacon, grits, a mimosa carafe and sweet tea, and everything was delicious. Emanuel was our server and I promise I have never received the level of service he provided us! He gave us recommendations, answered all questions, and even provided us places to go in the city for our next trip. Thank you Emanuel for taking the time to ensure our short stay in Charlotte was the best! I highly recommend this restaurant, which was actually my favorite during this trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped by Church and Union on a walking food tour and it was a hit. We loved the chicken and waffles and the dessert was delicious. The atmosphere is very cool. Would love to come back and try more of the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A wonderful night out! I love that the restaurant has music playing. The wall art and chandeliers are stunning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ramone was the best and did a great job accommodating my dietary restrictions. The food was amazinf abd we are verynexcitednto come back! my husvand got the wagyu flabck steak and I got the swordfish. I am a gluteb free pescatarian and they were great about cross contamition. highly recommend! Best meal I've had out in a while!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's definitely a great vibe. Menu options are good but if you don't eat pork or beef, there are no chicken/turkey alternatives, which is upsetting for those of us that prefer turkey sausage. Drinks are good. It wasn't that busy and we had to find someone to get our check cuz after 30 mins our server never came back to check on us. It was expensive for a basic breakfast but I guess you pay for the experience. Not sure I'd go back but it was worth checking out to say I went.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Today was more than amazing!! The food was so exquisite and tantalizing to the tongue. I had the French Toast and the Minted: 2024!! Although nothing could compare to the amazing service we had!!! Our waiter Alessandro treated us with care and delight!!!! He was amazing and super sweet!! I legit felt like it was just me and my friends on the restaurant because of how on top of everything he was. So amazing experience!!! I will be back !!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food. Beautiful place. Fast service. 10/10 I would recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed French Toast, Applewood Bacon Omelet Sautéed Onion Aged Cheddar Cheese Home Fries Toast