Harper's Cafe

This place is so impressively cozy that I'm sitting here writing this after finishing my meal. The lighting, the decor, and the rocking 80's soundtrack playing softly overhead all just works. For me, this new iteration of Harper's is everything I could have possibly hoped for. I had been to both Harper's locations before they closed - for all of maybe 4 times in 20 years. I have always craved their chicken tender salad, with 1000 Island that tastes homemade and is delicious. And do you know how hard it is to find good 1000 Island dressing on a menu around here?? But the full service restaurants were always out of the way, or a full sit down lunch seemed like it would take too much time. Here at their new counter service restaurant, I can get the same food I loved, but it's so much more

My first visit this week at the recommendation of a neighbor. Lunch earlier in the week and breakfast today. Love this place. Food is fresh and flavorful, no shortcuts. Staff is out of their way nice, unlike a lot of the chain restaurants around us. Highly recommend. This will be one of our go to places.

I almost did not give even one star!! Can't believe people have rated this place so high. The chicken supremes do not seem to be really fried. Maybe air fried? The batter falls off the chicken and is not at all crispy. The worst part is the service. Absolutely ridiculous. We had two tickets. One for me and my son and one for my sister and nephew. We waited and waited. Watched several tables who came in after us get served parts of their order. Finally, my son was served his side. About 5 minutes later, his platter came. Then my nephew's lunch. My sister and I waited and waited. About 15 minutes later, her salad came. 30 minutes later my salad came!!! I had to go back to the front to ask about my food. Was told there had been a mix-up. NO KIDDING. Obviously, everyone else

I am SO happy to see Harper’s back in Charlotte! Great cafe location and incredible having all of my personal favorites back. Great quality food, just as they always had across the various Charlotte locations over all these decades ❤️❤️❤️

Why have I not seen this little gem before?! Breakfast sandwich is delicious with their garlic aoli mayo and the tuna melt is probably the best I've ever had! Portions are huge and the higher price is worth it all! Nothing wrong with leftovers. Glad I found Harper's Cafe!