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Home Folks Cafe

4.4 338 reviews Closed 209 E Main St, Cherryville, NC 28021, United States

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Home Folks Cafe, nestled in the heart of Cherryville, NC, is a delightful gem that captures the essence of home-cooked meals and warm hospitality. Reviews highlight a common theme: the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff who make diners feel right at home. Customer M Leetham praises the genuine kindness of the staff, while Brandy Enright raves about the mouthwatering, homemade flavors, noting the standout Chicken Philly steak sandwich and spaghetti.

Breakfast aficionados like Trevor Benfield echo similar sentiments, mentioning how a morning meal there turns into an unforgettable experience, thanks to both the food and the service. The specials, such as Chicken and Dumplings, have garnered rave reviews for their deliciousness and comforting taste, accompanied by a side salad that elevates the meal experience.

Home Folks Cafe is not just a place to eat; it’s a place that reminds you of family gatherings and cherished moments. A culinary retreat perfect for weekly visits, where every dish is crafted with care and every visit leaves you with a sense of belonging.

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Service options

Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Historic
Quiet

Crowd

Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Home Folks Cafe before visiting.

Reviews for Home Folks Cafe

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Review highlights

Based on 338 reviews

Home Folks Cafe in Cherryville, NC, is consistently praised for its warm, welcoming atmosphere that evokes a sense of comfort and familiarity, often compared to visiting family. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and attentive staff, which enhances the overall dining experience. The cafe is well-regarded for its homemade, hearty dishes, with particular emphasis on offerings like sandwiches, spaghetti, and classic comfort foods such as chicken and dumplings. Many customers appreciate the quality and taste of the food, describing it as both delicious and satisfying. The combination of great service, a cozy environment, and reliably good homemade meals makes Home Folks Cafe a popular regular dining spot for locals and visitors alike.

M Leetham

Jul 11, 2025

We always enjoy eating here. The staff are so nice and we enjoy the food.

Brandy Enright

Jul 07, 2025

I love this place. The food is homemade and tastes great! These little gems are hard to find these days. The chicken Philly steak sandwich is so good and I have to say the spaghetti is amazing! Everyone is so friendly and when you combine that with the wonderful food...this now becomes our weekly place to eat.

Trevor Benfield

Jul 04, 2025

The ladies working were lovely and the food was amazing had a great time with my gf this morning getting breakfast!

Crappysnaps Says

Jun 27, 2025

Got the special chicken and dumplings with a side salad. Very yummy. The staff was great and even the other guests were friendly.

Kellie Hawkins

Jun 16, 2025

Going to remind you of going to see family

Brian Hill

Jun 08, 2025

Stopped in for a bite late afternoon. Warmly greeted. Store was clean and well maintained. Server was nice and attentive. Ordered breakfast, which was awesome. It's great that you can get breakfast there all day. Ordered a hot dog on the side. I'm a hot dog fan, so I usually get one from places I've never been. As good as breakfast was, and as many hot dogs as I have sampled, this was the best ever. Mustard, chili, onions and slaw. Got 4 to go! I'll be back. I suspect this place is packed at lunch, as the selection of meat and 3's looked awesome.

julia molina

May 27, 2025

The Livermush sandwich was great..smooth yet crunchy from frying the livermush, with egg. Had mine on toast. Everything else's choices looked great. Homie atmosphere. Pretty busy around breakfast while I was there. Plenty of tables. Quick service. The waitress was attentive. Prices were excellent. Cheap fast and delicious! Sorry about the glare in pictures. We sat in the back end of the restaurant. Looked to be an extra seating area/ storage. You won't go wrong making this choice. Country cooking at its finest. Also, cute small stores for an afternoon of shopping. Enjoyed!

Evelyn Paine

Apr 07, 2025

While my hubby was on the way back from the vet’s I saw on Queen City I saw the story about Home Folks Cafe. When he got back I told him we’re going to breakfast here!! As soon as we walked in you could Instantly feel like you'd come home to Family!! The food was EXCELLENT!! The. People who work there made you feel like Family!! We will be going there again!! They Actually Care about every person that walks in there!! THEY ARE AMAZING!! With Much Love Evelyn Paine