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Sun Valley Cafe

Family restaurant American restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Indian Trail


Address

6751 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079, United States

Website

www.sunvalleycafe.com

Contact

+1 704-283-0808

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.2K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (39) service (31) great (26) friendly (18) Great (18) staff (16) breakfast (15) time (11) menu (11) lunch (9)
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  • 1/5 Sean M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went in to get table for 4 on Sunday at 8:30am. Only 3 tables occupied. Said I had a party of 4 and then I was asked if they’re all here. I said no but I want to go ahead and get some coffee. She ignored my request and proceeded to speak with the 4 employees that were all doing nothing but standing around talking about their weekend. Horrible service…so I met my group out in the parking lot and we went to Omega Coney Island restaurant. We received friendly service and good food
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T C R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good food excellent customer service Very good pricing per meal I had the turkey with the stuffing mashed potatoes with gravy some steamed cabbage and a really good piece of corn bread Definitely we'll be going back again 👍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L B. 3 years ago on Google
    We love this place so much ❤️ Everyone is so friendly and they always make you feel welcomed. The food is amazing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 😋😋😋
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nelson H. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed the reception and our waitress was just great. I am wheelchair bound and, even though I didn't require any special assistance, she helped anyway. On the other hand, the country fried steak was below your usual standards. I did not complain but should have mentioned it to the waitress.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Got the Chicken and Dumplings for lunch on a Monday and let me tell you that’s a ton of food for the price. Main course, 2 sides, and the best cornbread I’ve had honestly in a while. Daily special came to around $10 plus tax. Well worth it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason M. 1 year ago on Google
    Dined in for lunch. Had the chicken fries steak with lima beans and corn bread. Also got a side salad. Some of the best lima beans I've ever had. Service was good as they weren't too busy. Everything tasted great and will enjoy coming back here again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hugh Wilkinson, I. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent food and service! The food portions were large. I highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Elizabeth S. 11 months ago on Google
    We did take out so I didn't give any stars for service or atmosphere. I used to love Sun Valley Cafe but it's rapidly gone down hill. I ordered the country style steak w/rice and gravy, my 2 sides were mashed potatoes and steamed cabbage. The mashed potatoes were terrible, nothing creamy about them, it's like they took a baked potato and smashed it with no milk, butter or salt, chunky and not good at all.. the Salisbury steak was tough and salty and the steamed cabbage was wimpy and overly seasoned with red pepper flakes and it was way too spicy. I've never had cabbage with red pepper flakes and I never will again! They are over priced and the quality has really suffered. We used to go there all the time but not any more. I love country foods but unfortunately I'll have to find another place to go.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hailey 1 year ago on Google
    Tried breakfast today for the first time with my family, it was delicious! Our server was wonderful, my fourteen month olds food was out first & fast! Which is what was asked for, fyi. Very pleasant experience, she was very attentive. I wish I could remember her name because she was excellent. Will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not only does this restaurant have excellent food and service in house, they are constantly giving to our community by supporting our local schools. They’ve provided countless meals for teachers and staff at Bain Elementary and other schools. Their food is always fresh and delicious! I have only heard great things from everyone who has tried it. Great owners and staff!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter S. 1 year ago on Google
    I honestly cannot say enough about how amazing Sun Valley Café is! First of all the food is absolutely incredible and the service is some of the best I have experienced! My husband and I know that every time we take our kids we are guaranteed an excellent meal and experience. Another thing that really sets them apart is how generous they are and how much they give back to the local schools in our community. I know for a fact they have provided meals and fed teachers in quite a few elementary and middle schools! They are simply the best!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 the b. 3 years ago on Google
    This is an awesome family cooking style restaurant! It kinda reminds me of Landmark in charlotte. Huge variety of menu, great pricing, and the desserts are locally made. Their ranch is homemade along with their gravy. I would recommend my grandmother coming here or a group of teens looking for a good meal. Service is good and the wait times are not long. Also have multiple daily specials. Great place overall!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mms W. 1 year ago on Google
    I normally don’t post, but we had a great experience at the Sun Valley Cafe. The food and service are really good. There is a wide variety of comfort food. I recommend the Cheeseburger or the Rueben. I want to go back for breakfast and try the French toast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Edward T. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place inside, with an extensive menu. However, the food was uninspiring. Cheeseburger was 1/4 pounder. Too flat burger, on too big bun. Rather bland tasting. Complimentary soup would have been better if it wasn't so bland. Service was very good and food arrived quickly. No refill on my sweet tea. Place seems to do a good business however. Families with children, older couples, family oriented place. Good atmosphere and ambiance but not fancy. Seem to have plenty of staff. Good place to go, for just okay food. Lot of other places to eat, so if I lived out this way, this would not be my first choice.

  • 5/5 Diane E. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is always good. Our waitress was waswas

  • 5/5 Tina V. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was pleasant and fast. Food was really good, especially the popcorn shrimp. My grandson is a very picky eater and he loves this place.

  • 3/5 Wendy L. 2 years ago on Google
    Run of the mill breakfast, ok, nothing to rave about. Biscuits no good. Friendly, nice staff and good service though.

  • 5/5 Chris P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Breakfast around! Perfect poached eggs! Great omelets and hash browns! Awesome service too!

  • 5/5 Marc W. 2 years ago on Google
    Old time diner feel with great food, quick service and friendly staff. My family goes in there every Friday night as a tradition. We are greeted like family every single time. The menu covers a lot of ground and is always pretty good. I have never had a complaint about service times or food temp. The only thing I could comment on if I was looking for something to complain about is their desserts. I don't care for them and I think they are too expensive for what you get. Not a big deal as I am not a big dessert eater, but still...

  • 5/5 Jody P. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is always tasty, hot and prompt. Very well priced. Friends and I go weekly.

  • 5/5 Pamela G. E. 2 years ago on Google
    Sun Valley Cafe is a great restaurant , the food here is always prepared well & delicious . Wide variety of menu items to choose from . Service is great here . Restaurant is clean as are restrooms . I have never been disappointed here .

  • 4/5 Elizabeth C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is fabulous, great atmosphere and friendly staff! My husband & I love coming here!

  • 1/5 Kendall Lane E. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered hot tea. It cost $2.99. Got a refill we were charged another $2.99. We have been here several times. Every single time we eat here we have been over charged. They have tried to try to sneak in higher entree prices. Claimed the price of meat went up. Bottom line always check your bill here.

  • 4/5 Mindy B. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for lunch. Spacing guest was still in practice. Staff were masks.Service was friendly and quick. Food was tasty and nice size portions. I was impressed by the wait staff as they hustled to take orders, deliver food, refill drinks, bus tables and sweep up crumbs. No one standing around which created a very clean professional dining area.

  • 4/5 Bret T. 9 months ago on Google
    We went for brunch. Was expecting a bit more, but didn't quite do it for me. Biscuits were the high light. The rest was fine, but nothing really stood out from what our party ordered. And like many restaurants these days, they are using cheap bacon instead of the think cut

  • 5/5 Ayshia B. 4 months ago on Google
    I was a little scared to try this place out. I was in the area for an event and they were the only place open. Glad I stopped in though, they have Very very good food. I got the mini breakfast. Half waffle with one egg and grits bowl. I also got some Livermush as a side. The grits came perfectly seasoned, I didn’t need to add anything. Eggs were exactly what I asked for and the waffle was great also. Livermush was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside. The food was so good I didn’t need to add any hot sauce, and that is definitely saying something. I’ll be coming by more often.

  • 5/5 Steve F. 5 months ago on Google
    Stopped here on a recommendation from the ladies at the Dragonfly Boutique and was not disappointed! Had a late lunch Saturday. We were seated right away, super friendly waitress and the food was out really fast! They have a TON of food options!! I had the smothered chicken (chicken breat on a bed of mashed potatoes, smothered with mushrooms and cheese, sides of sweet corn and Mac n cheese). Everything was SOOO good. It was like eating a home-cooked meal at Moms. The chicken was cooked perfectly, lots of cheese. The Mac was awesome, nice and creamy. I was stuffed when I left and got a lot of food for my money. I will definitely come back anytime I'm in the area!

  • 4/5 Travis M. 7 months ago on Google
    Good service, good food, and clean. Mostly busy but it's for good reason. Good for all ages as well, my whole family can always find something on the menu.

  • 5/5 chris l. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent Breakfast and Dinner. I've had both with wonderful service and well executed timing and flavor of the food. I still have yet to try the meat loaf, but it's on my list if things to try. This is one of the rare places that offer fried livermush. Don't knock it until you fry it.. lots of room and very nicely tucked away in the corner. I look forward to coming back.

  • 2/5 Cameron D. 7 months ago on Google
    Staff, super friendly, but do not come here for breakfast unless you want everything burnt and dry. It’s definitely not worth the price point.

  • 5/5 Maine C. 4 months ago on Google
    Food was delish, portion size was just right, and great breakfast menu option. Server was friendly and everything on menu was affordable.

  • 5/5 Cindy K. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place, good food, and the wait staff friendly. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Katherine D. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for the first time yesterday with my mom. She had the steak tips and loved how flavorful and tender they were. I had the pulled pork with mac and cheese and candied yams. Everything was absolutely fantastic. Our server Kelly was very friendly and personable. She delivered outstanding customer service and made sure our coffees were always full. We both took home a slice of pie for later. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for some quality southern food.

  • 5/5 Emily H. 1 year ago on Google
    Glenda is the best! Don't settle for less... That lady is the hardest worker I've ever seen. She works 5-6 days a week and pulls AT LEAST 3 doubles a week. God bless her. Let your tip reflect her worth please if someone deserves it she does.

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 1 year ago on Google
    They have the BEST FOOD and SERVICE...I absolutely, love this place. Everything is so good. I had the new Manhattan beef. OMG 😳 it's the best thing, yet. I didn't think it could get any better. Always, fresh. The only homemade, southern, food, around. This place deserves a reward. Love the staff. So professional and friendly. You have to try Sun valley Cafe ☺️

  • 5/5 Larry S. 10 months ago on Google
    Can't get Sun Valley Cafe Liver & Onions out if my mind - Cornbread, pinto beans with onions and collards. Free Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup for stsrters with crackers.

  • 5/5 Gregg P. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit... food was really flavorful and the portions were reasonable. I had the Gyro platter and wife had the Chicken Fried Steak plate. The Chicken Noodle Soup was wonderful 😋

  • 4/5 Dave F. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was quick and friendly, and the price was right. The menu includes many of my favorites, so I'll be back quite often. If you're looking for a destination lunch this is not for you. If you want really good food at a fair price, this is the place to go.

  • 5/5 David F. 1 year ago on Google
    Love a good diner! Went for breakfast during the week, wasn't too crowded and service was great. The menu has a variety of great options without being overloaded. I'll definitely come back!

  • 3/5 david 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich it tasted so good but a very big disappointment remember the saying where's the beef? well this is definitely a "where's the chicken" it should have had a full Breast but nope it was cut up mini slices not the amount of what should have been. The roll was crisp and a bit hard. Please make sure you put on a full Breast. Change the frys frozen taste & hard. The place is nice people are ok. Looks like the restaurant is stuck in the 90's needs updates.

  • 4/5 Pulaski 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best locally owned and operated place to get breakfast in the area - Sun Valley and beyond. Luckily we live just a mile or so away, but we would drive much further for breakfast here. I deducted a star for their coffee - the coffee is "OK", not bad, but just not "great".

  • 5/5 Dale W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The food is always hot and ready pretty quick at lunch. You have to try the soup of the day! This is definitely a favorite of ours.

  • 5/5 Sandra M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place and the service and food are always good. The food is always fresh and tasty.

  • 5/5 John G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Danielle H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lisa is the best! Great food and coffee!

  • 4/5 Donna M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is good.

  • 5/5 Kim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and great service 👍

  • 5/5 Grace K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant!

  • 5/5 Tony B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great management food and staff ! I would highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Carrie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love Sun Valley Cafe! Everything we’ve tried there has tasted great. Tonight, I got a rib eye and let me just say it was amazing! Seasoned to perfection and tender. They’ve also got fantastic fried squash and okra.

  • 2/5 Connie P. 3 years ago on Google
    The food really sucked, overcooked, we ask the waitress was the hamburger meat pressed pattie or not, she said the hamburgers were good. We will not go back, good luck with your sorry food.

  • 5/5 Ben E. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good food and fast service.

  • 5/5 Christy H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service, as usual.

  • 5/5 John C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great!

  • 5/5 Robert J. 3 years ago on Google
    This was an excellent breakfast. They even nailed the eggs over medium which most places can't. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Shannon Abel - G. 3 years ago on Google
    Over the last year this has become our go to spot, we love the breakfast and of course Monday's Chicken and Dumplings! We bring all of our friends and family in for meals!

  • 4/5 Derek R. 3 years ago on Google
    Homestyle cooking at a decent price. Huge variety on the menu. Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Danielle So Lucky S. 3 years ago on Google
    BEST PLACE to eat👍 loving people and helping and awesome and very nice and becomes busy sometimes but they're there doing the best that they can as well the food is awesome awesome

  • 5/5 aaron b. 3 years ago on Google
    Sun valley cafe has an amazing breakfast! The buscuits and gravy are top notch! The staff are all friendly and helpful. Do yourself a favor and pop in for a bite!

  • 5/5 mark h. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and pleasant atmosphere. You get your monies worth with a good staff to service your table or booth.

  • 5/5 Ron H. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good food great waitresses went with my Brother's FAMILY a few weeks ago had a great time breakfast was really good, waitress was good and We had a pleasurable time. If you want a great place to eat with reasonable prices and good food try SUN VALLEY CAFE in SUN VALLEY CROSSING you won't go wrong.

  • 5/5 Adrien J. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. Yummy local diner

  • 1/5 Ryan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Don't bother going on a Sunday unless you know someone there. We tried to take our family who was from out of town as we like the food here, yet was left waiting over 45 minutes while we watched party after party arrive after us and be seated while we struggled to keep 2 hungry babies entertained. Even after going in and asking and told we were next we watched 3 families who arrived after us all go in and get seated. I doubt I will be back here.

  • 5/5 Ryan 3 years ago on Google
    Home cooked meals. Fantastic price. Massive menu. Free cup of soup (which all their soup is excellent). Awesome friendly waitstaff. What more could you ask for?

  • 5/5 Tenneka B. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious as usual.

  • 5/5 Shannon A. 3 years ago on Google
    We eat here about once a week. We LOVE it here. Great food and friendly staff. Never have had any issues and food is always fresh and taste wonderful!

  • 5/5 Candace P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff and you can get Comfort Food , Wraps, Breakfast and many other choices !

  • 1/5 Randall F. 2 years ago on Google
    Never went inside. It had a hr wait for eggs!! Gave it 1 star because of the wait time. Not much else in the area if u want breakfast items.

  • 5/5 John P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent lunch specials. Nice place to eat. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Michael A. 3 years ago on Google
    BEST FOOD IN NORTH CAROLINA.

  • 5/5 kim s. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food great experience freat service

  • 5/5 Robert R. 3 years ago on Google
    Quality food and fantastic customer service

  • 4/5 Sarah L. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was a little slow. Waitress struggled with a large party and our service suffered. Food was great. Spaghetti

  • 5/5 Ashley N. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing especially the oreo cheesecake. The country fried steak was also amazing!!

  • 5/5 Larry H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and great food at a reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Felicia P. 2 years ago on Google
    If you want to eat at a clean friendly local restaurant with delicious home cooked food than Sun Valley Cafe is your place! Great soups and specials. Bonus- it is close to the movie theater! Enjoy!

  • 4/5 Linda S. 3 years ago on Google
    My husband and I had dinner at Sun Valley Cafe and enjoyed it very much! the only small thing was my husband would have preferred less salt in his mashed potatoes, but everything else was delicious! Their desserts were especially delicious! A great variety to choose from!

  • 5/5 Kisa S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Great food that is fresh and homemade. Staff is friendly and attentive.

  • 5/5 Scott S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and service

  • 5/5 Kelly F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best food I have had in a while !!!

  • 5/5 Yvonne D. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food and service. Prices very reasonable

  • 3/5 Timothy H. 3 years ago on Google
    Normally phenomenal. This time not really. I had to ask 3x times for enough cinnamon to put on a normal size sweet potato. I thought maybe it became a precious commodity, like silver. Broiled fish saturated in butter. Coronary artery disease special. Shrimp had black waste line in some of them. Couldn not be eaten. For a $20 plate not good. The server was great, a 10. The food and quantity, a 5. The hostess gave a free dose of attitude.

  • 1/5 Ian B. 3 years ago on Google
    Meh food. I've had much better for the same price here locally. Staff was kind! Management was not so kind, and i think I heard the owner in the kitchen making fun of customers.

  • 4/5 Timothy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Sun valley cafe was and always has had great food and good service

  • 4/5 Raymond T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good homemade style foods great service


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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