text: Mamma better slap me because I just sinned nnLet me explain I just got spoiled I was rewarded with delicious food and I did not do anything to deserve it You heard me landed in Charlotte and after checking into my hotel I decided to BLine it to Merts because there was a need in me to have some good food and I got delicious food nnFirst let me comment on the service it was genuinely amazing I was promptly seated and the hospitality was refreshing The server helped me patiently figure out what was good and we settled on Southern Fried Chicken Collard Greens and Mac Cheese The Cornbread came out first and it was mildly sweet and tasty nnLets break down the mealnnFried Chicken From the moment I took my first bite of the chicken breast it was perfect cooked juicy and hot the meat was lightly battered and the batter that was on it was seasoned well It was a one of the better pieces of friend chicken I have had not dry at all I would eat this every day if I lived here and I did not have to worry about eating fried foods Recommendation eat it yum nnCollard Greens I have had collard greens before and this was good as most Admittedly never had it with tomato before but it was still delicious I liked the flavor and the greens were tender soft but with a nice bite The portion of the side was right and complemented the chicken rightnnMac and Cheese Yes Sir this stuff was creamy delicious sauce done with tons of cheese flavor It was cooked right because you do not see any sauceoil separation In fact all you do is taste the various textures from the small clumps of cheese to the noodles which are just cooked past al dente but not much after It is like creamy goodness yummy heaven sometimes I think you can make Mac and Cheese just the entire meal nnHere we go I love good food but like a good infomercial THERE IS MOREnnWhat in the world is a Sweet Potato Cake That is lovely stuff I had some and it is like a tasty and the cream cheese frosting was amazing I think they spiked it crazy amazing not overly sweet the texture was nice and it melts in the mouthnnHeres the kicker I ate all the food and this does not really happen much but it was perfect portion I am about lbs and I thought all this southern comfort food would leave me heavy but nope it was just the right amount and all for dollars with a coke nnLike many other Yelpers KICK ASS food Location is not easy to find at first but you want food and you are in downtown make this a perfect spot for you and all your friends