Kosta's Kitchen — Restaurant in Charlotte

Editing again: I made a Benny at home yesterday. Took half an hour. Was about a 7.5/10. I am not a good cook. If I can make an eggs Benedict that is enormously better than what you serve then you need to get a new cook.

Editing review after speaking with restaurant. The people I spoke to were very nice and professional and offered a makeup meal. I turned down the makeup meal because I don't trust a cook who can't make a decent hollandaise (it's a very basic sauce anyone can make at home), but I've revised my rating because the customer service was as excellent as the food was awful.

They need to take the Benedict off the menu because they don't know what an eggs Benedict is or how to make hollandaise sauce.

A cook who can't prepare hollandaise sauce is not an experienced cook. The mother sauces are a 200+ year old culinary tradition that every trained cook learns very early in their education. They're also very easy to make! Hollandaise has only 4 ingredients and takes under 15 minutes to make at home. If a cook can't make a decent hollandaise then you CANNOT trust that cook to make anything else.

Avoid...

I found this place a couple of months ago and 5 star rating doesn’t do this place justice, they deserve 10 stars. It starts with the ladies up front, they’re fast, friendly, professional and always get my order right. As a former, longtime hospitality employee, I know how hard it is to maintain consistency in worth ethic as well as your demeanor dealing with people but these ladies are bringing it every time I’m there! They should be commended for their professionalism during a very challenging time to work in this business because people are A-holes, so make sure you take care of them when you go or you too are an A-hole.

Now to the food, it’s very good and affordable but also very consistent (a reoccurring theme here) both breakfast and lunch with a good selection and specials as well, highly...

If craving a casual, no-frills bite, this little diner near the airport might be just the spot. Tucked away in a quiet corner, it’s a bit of a hidden gem, with an unexpected bonus: you can enjoy your meal while watching planes take off and land just across the way.

The food is solid—nothing spectacular, but definitely good enough to satisfy. The fish dishes, while tasty, came in smaller portions compared to what you might find elsewhere. The bacon was a little overcooked. Our waiter was fantastic, attentive, and made the whole experience feel more welcoming.

The coffee was a pleasant surprise, served nice and hot—perfect for sipping while watching the planes take off. It’s not a place for gourmet dining, but if you’re looking for a simple, enjoyable meal with a great view, this diner...