Q: negative

A: World Famous? OMG...World Famous? I am a lifelong Charlottean and the Open Kitchen of my youth must be in a pod somewhere waiting instructions from the mothership. This place gives restaurants...no...anyplace with a kitchen, a bad name. Terrible greasy smelly cheesy food. Cinnamon or nutmeg or something in the sauce. flimsy plastic cups and paper plates, cold bread. And to top it off the woman at the register was very rude. Come back Mama K.....we need you.

Q: negative

A: In the past I've looked forward to even craved Pho Kim's fare. Unfortunately, my recent visits have not delivered the consistent quality I've come to expect from this establishment. I'm beginning to think this place is not what it once was.

Q: positive

A: Lovely people and incredible food!

Q: positive

A:
Super friendly service. They offer a quad 20-oz latte for those who need a big fix. I get a decaf almond milk latte everywhere I go (when I can find almond milk) and it's really good here. Umpqua oats--one unsweetened option (yay), the others pretty sugary but still a healthy option. Otherwise, I only saw a few pastries in the case, and some GF cookies in the cooler. Four four-tops inside plus a small bar for seating, plus five small tables out front on the Univ Ave side. Little noisy, no sun cover, and not so private but nice option anyway for early morning. Bike parking, drive-thru -- all nice. Most importantly though, the coffee is really good. I'd give five stars for more pastry and GF options. Consider this a 4.5. Thanks Yelpers!