Atmosphere: We requested to sit in the front near a window since it was a fellow diner's birthday brunch. They kindly accommodated this request (made through a Yelp reservation). Unfortunately, the blinds didn't do a great job of blocking sunlight into a diner's eyes and the space was kind of chilly near the windows. I will say that the front window area feels more contemporary than perhaps the rest of the space, which feels like an old house. I like the front for that reason.\n\nFood: We were there for brunch and the food was pretty underwhelming. The whole grain Belgian waffle was terribly bland. The bacon was delicious (ask for it extra-crispy!) and the grits dish looked good and my family member confirmed as much. The omelette was OK said the birthday boy - nothing terribly out of the ordinary.\n\nBeverages: We did not partake since it was not yet noon on a Sunday, but I saw mimosas on the menu and would have enjoyed that. A fellow diner did rave about the drinks from a previous visit, so I would come back to try them. \n\nService: We were watched over well, although our server made me feel a bit awkward. Not really sure why. The food took a pretty long time to arrive, but we weren't upset by that.\n\nOverall: With so many great brunch options in Charlotte, I don't think I would return here for brunch (especially with no booze until noon!). I would return to try 300 East for happy hour or dinner since I heard the drinks are good. Otherwise, this is just nothing terribly exciting for me when compared to other options.