Yanni Bistro
131 E John St, Matthews
(980) 226-2779
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My personal favorite spot to eat in Matthews, NC. We have regularly eaten here for breakfast and lunch and have always been wowed with the food we ordered. The bistro has expanded to offering dinner and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The owner is an absolute delight to converse with and you can really feel the care and passion behind every dish he makes. A true gem in Matthews.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Peri Peri Sandwich, French Fries, Prosciutto Sandwich, Croque Madame
Yanni makes everything fresh daily. My favorite spot for a Falafel Pita and Fries in Matthews!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time at this restaurant 😍and the Chicken Salad Sandwich is so delicious 😋 had to order another one 😋😋 Yummy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yannni Bistro is a wonderful gem in downtown Matthews, NC. I visited today, and it was so much more than I expected. Ashley was kind, knowledgeable and helpful. The salmon salad and dark chocolate macarons were absolutely delicious! The other items I purchased to go: the chicken peri sandwich and fries, side salad, tabbouleh salad and hummus also look great. It is wonderful to find a local bistro using high quality fresh ingredients cooked to perfection and served in a lovely setting. The indoor and outdoor seating looks inviting. This restaurant stands out in a positive manner, and I am looking forward to returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars on the lentil soup. The turkey sandwich was amazing. Great service and and was willing to work with my daughter's dietary restrictions.
Yanni is very personable, kind and very engaging. His coffee is the best I've ever tasted and I'm 81 years old! If you like vegan or gluten free, he has a very impressive menu. I've only had his breakfast of scrambled eggs , bacon on a bagel with his amazing cappuccino, but it was all very, very good! My wife and I both enjoy coming to Yanni's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad, Chicken Peri Peri Sandwich, Chicken Burger
Rarely do you find a spot in Matthews that showcases a chef’s passion for food but Yanni Bistro is an exception. I eat here for lunch about 4 times per month and greatly appreciate the chance to eat healthy while enjoying food with delicious flavors. For the first year or so, I always thought of it as a high end sandwich cafe and varied my selections from only that side of the menu. It was not until a few conversations with Yanni in early 2024 that I ventured into his pasta and salad selections. Wow- the quality of ingredients, along with the superb preparation of proteins like salmon is unmatched. This is where Yanni Bistro rises above other choices to dine. If you have the chance, and Yanni is not slammed in the kitchen, take a moment and ask him about his culinary background and for insight into his menu. You’ll see why the food tastes so good. 100% dedication to perfecting dishes. Is it the cheapest lunch in town, no, but it is a reasonable price to pay for the level of food you are getting. I always leave feeling full but never like I’ve over eaten like some made to order lunch spots. I would highly recommend Yanni Bistro to all fans of good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was looking forward to this place but was somewhat disappointed. It’s located in downtown Matthews. Has a lot of potential with great location and parking. However, the vegan options are very simple, portions are small and it’s too pricey for what you get.
Great food! Especially macarons with capuccino😏
Vegan pasta was delicious too🤗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing and the place was very cute and cozy! Owner is super sweet as well, I highly recommend this place and definitely will be returning soon. Great gluten free and vegan choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Macarons
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We found this little gem on a whim and so glad we did! What a lovely place, with plenty of options at a reasonable price and the staff went above and beyond. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Macarons
Amazing food and great atmosphere! Got breakfast and talked to the owner for awhile- nice guy! Trying the Spinach Omelette next time. Will definitely be back again soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croque Madame
Yanni was extremely helpful in figuring the meal that would suit my taste. Excellent food and customer service…highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem (supposedly) in Matthews NC. Fantastically tasty Mediterranean food with excellent vegan options. I love quinoa but never had mine taste this good. Please go here and support!
Vegetarian options: Vegan options are great!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free and vegan / vegetarian options are plentiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Great place, fresh food, tasty for vegan👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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