Fun times with friends!
Terrace Cafe opened in Charlotte not too long ago, and I’ve been wanting to go ever since! The menu is up my alley, and little did I know what a great atmosphere it has as well!
Love the open + airy modern feel – with cool sculptures!
Double decker!
We waited for about 30 minutes for a table, which was great because it gave me more time to get hungry!
That is until they brought around some complimentary apple fritters!! This place quickly jumped to my new favorite restaurant 😉
Mmmm!
When we sat down I ordered a cappuccino. I find that I have better luck with espresso than coffee in restaurants (since I’m such a French press snob now and all 🙂 )
I could not decide, however, if I wanted an omelet or a waffle. I tend to not order waffles and pancakes in restaurants not because I’m anti-carb or anything, but because I feel by lunchtime that I’m ready for veggies and protein. But I also wanted to order something that I can’t make at home and the #1 thing on the menu was a waffle since we don’t own a waffle maker!
Lucky for me, Matt was thinking the same thing and was torn between a sweet waffle and a savory omelet so we decided to share!
I ordered the Belgium waffle with Pecans and a side of fruit
Matt ordered a make-your-own omelet with mushrooms, spinach and Gruyere
And here’s my plate – half a waffle donated, 1/3 an omelet accepted along with some delicious strawberry jam! I also added a drizzle of syrup to my waffle (and ate 80% of it and gave the last few bites to Matt)
The fruit was excellent!
Cool silverware + water glasses!
Check out these adorable mini skillets and deep fryers on the dessert tray! Must come back for dessert!
Off to roll!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Wow, what a fun brunch! That was a great idea to split between you. Makes it a lot easier to decide what to eat!!! The food there looks amazing! I will have to try that one out the next time I am in Charlotte! YUM!
Janet (Pantry Bites) says
Love the mini cast iron skillet that the dessert comes in!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
That looks like a lovely meal out! The waffle looked good (though I hate omelettes..). and I love the decor in there – fresh and modern!
Have a good afternoon 🙂
Hannah says
Oh gosh, when you said “make-your-own omelette” I thought you meant actually cook it yourself, like you do with Japanese savoury pancakes at okonomiyaki restaurants! Glad the brunch was more relaxing than that 😛
rustique says
Yum!
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
Isn’t that the one of the great things about husbands?! You can share food! Glad it was so good!
Jenny says
I love how ya’ll shared- the best of both worlds:)
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place says
how cute and fun! I’m dying to visit Charlotte because of all the beautiful pictures you post on this blog.
Diana says
Fun photos! I’m going to have to try my waffles with pecans like yours next time! 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
this place looks AWESOME. i like to order things i can’t make at home too
Veggielady4life says
My FAVORITE places to eat out are cute brunch places. I love waffles, granola, and especially made-to-order omelets. When I was in college… one of the best brunch places downtown had homemade apple butter… which was marveloso over biscuits…
So even though I see no pics of homemade apple butter… your food looks soo tasty!! Glad you had the chance to enjoy it!!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
All these years living in the south and even going to the NC state fair, I have never had an apple fritter! They sure like something bursting with flavah though. Cute brunch location and great choices as always.
Catherine says
OMG complimentary apple fritters?? That place would def be a hot spot for me!
Bronwyn says
Hmmm looks delicious.
I love the silverware, decore they’re using. Fun and unique. 😀
Meghan@traveleatlove says
I can never decide on sweet or savory for brunch. Good compromise!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
That’s my kind of place!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
OMG that looks like such a tasty brunch!
And I’m just ctching up on old posts. I can’t wait to try the cherry semolina chips on your recommendation. I looooove dried cherries
clay says
Wow what a great meal! I would have went for the same omelette!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
What a pretty place!!! I love trying out new cafes. That would be a perfect spot to visit in the afternoon too!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Mmmm…everything looks delicious! Especially the apple fritters!
kate says
That fruit looks to die for – Ive never seen mango in a fruit cup before! YUM! I love the decor as well. Have a great rest of your day!
Mastering Public Health says
Everything looks so clean and fresh; not at all like can be those greasy diner ‘brunches.’ Big thanks to you for providing to all your readers a great model for appropriate portion size. You are officially an extension of my (and my professors’) cause!
Ashley says
Oh my oh my. Everything looks + sounds perfect. The apple fritters look awesome too! Sometimes omelettes with mushrooms and spinach can be risky, because they tend to get soggy…but that is my favorite combo! Fun afternoon!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
That looks seriously awesome!!!!
Jil says
Wow, that place looks amazing, and those apple fritters just sound delicious!!
jaclyn@todays lady says
Yum that restaurant is looks so good!! I love how they brought around apple fritters!!!
Sarah says
The food looks great. Your photos of the resturaunt are really nice and make me WANT to go there! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
Awesome lunch! I love the combo of waffles and omlette 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Those apple fritters have my mouth watering.
Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says
That restaurant looks fabulous! Your waffle + omelet look so good! YUM 🙂
I would have had half the basket of fritters LOL. You have amazing control.
Jenn
Heather says
Your brunch looks delicious – I love when my husband and I agree on two menu items and are able to sample each!
Those desserts look amazing – I would definitely go back.
Lana says
Just a few thoughts:
1) When I have brunch, I normally have my same breakfast (oats) minus some part of it (ie leave out the fruit). I find I still usually need the morning food…and then if lunch is larger, I have a smaller dinner. Seems to work…..
2) Regarding ice baths. They are torture at first until you learn to get used to them. It may sound strange, but try wearing socks. Your legs will still benefit, as will your feet, but your toes / ankles stay warm. I used to do them when I ran longer distances.
Just a thought for after your 1/2 mara!
Thanks for the clue about the search function; hadn’t used it before….handy.
Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says
Looks like a fantabulous place! Love the silverware and glasses! 😀
Heather (runningwithsass.com) says
that place looks super cute, and yummy!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
What a great time and cute little apple fritters. 🙂 Gotta love Sunday brunch with friends.
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
Oh my – those fritters look amazing. The perfect amount of crispy sugar and everything – my mouth is watering. I love waffles when I’m out, but only because I can’t seem to make them as good at home 🙂
Lisa says
Love the presentation at that restaurant. Very cool. 🙂
eatdrinkandbemerrynyc says
omg those apple fritters look RIDICULOUS!!!
Sara
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
That’s one nice looking restaurant. I too, had a pecan (banana coconut) Belgian waffle for brex – yummers!
Linda says
Those apple fritters and waffles look delicious! 🙂
Emily says
Love Shaklee! My mom has been selling it since I was a little girl. She originally got in to it because she didn’t want the harmful chemicals around my sister and I and for the laundry detergent (no sensitive-skin-bothering scents). Now, I use the vitamins and other supplements. Our absolute favorite is the peppermint ginger pills. You use them to calm an upset stomach, and I just usually pop two pills, but you can drop them into hot water to make tea as well (personally….I think the tea is gross!). It’s funny to see something that was always so “normal” to me become part of the whole green fad!
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
What an amazing brunch!!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
complimentary apple fritters? i’m sold!!! that looks like an amazing meal…i drooled my way through the entire post 🙂