Q: negative

A: This rating would have been 5 stars, except that when my friends showed up, Mike the bartender became very, very inattentive. He had been very nice with me. We'd talked some while he was making drinks and while I waited for my friends. I told Mike that we were in a bit of a hurry as we had tickets to Christmas Pudding. We wanted to have dinner and walk over to the show. When my friends showed up it was as if one of them was an ex from a bad breakup. We needed to order food (and I had politely made him aware that we'd be in a bit of a hurry). He asked for our drink order and when I asked if we could just order food, he told us to wait and walked away. Yes, seriously. I was shocked, as were my friends. I had to assure them that he'd been nice just a few moments earlier. He finally came back by. One friend ordered a sandwich and we didn't realize that Mike didn't bother to ask her what sides she wanted until we got the meal. She got mashed potatoes and beans. . . not what she wanted. So now we had to wait more for the sides she did want. I'm not sure what happened in Mike's world that night, be a switch flipped and he just seemed unhappy. The switch flipped back shortly before we left and he was nice again, but the damage was done. We all left good tips, even in spite of the medicore service. I'm also shocked that Alice Cooper would allow the women's restroom to be as shabby as it is. I know the restaurant draws a rather rowdy crowd, but that restroom is one I'd expect in a crappy dive bar, not in Alice Cooper's restaurant. C'mon Alice, fix it up! The food was great! The overall atmosphere was fun. The issues with the one bartender were, I hope, a rarity.

Q: positive

A: Honestly, Amazing and great quality food! I have been here twice and will continue to go back. Excellent customer service and great for big groups. I recommend loaded fries, Calamari, Mushroom Burger. Their Burgers are great overall. You can't go wrong. The food price is on the higher end ($10-13); however the atmosphere and quality of food make it worth it.

Q: negative

A: I came here around midnight and they were out of pizza. The cashier/chef has never been very nice and always seems very disengaged.

Q: negative

A:
Once upon a time, the only place you could get used merchandise (and clothing, if you're into that) was Goodwill and the Salvation Army. Then there were other thrift stores, but they come and go. One that has been around in one form or another is the Bargain Hunters Thrift Store. It was called the Charlotte Rescue Mission Thrift Store, and I don't honestly know if it is still run by the rescue mission, or if it's even associated with them - but the location is the same, in the old Drug Emporium building on Albemarle Road. The selection, as with most thrift stores, changes constantly, and you'll find varying quality as well. The good news is that you'll also find lower prices than at Goodwill or the Salvation Army, and the staff is generally friendly. Drop-offs, if you have anything to donate, are around the back of the center, a fairly scary-looking prospect, but it's typically safe (or has been every time I've been there), and they are usually closed Sunday and Monday for dropping of your donations. The selection of clothes is enormous, but make sure you give them a good look, as the clothes in those bright lights, you can miss threadbare spots, stains and any number of problems. It is often better to stick with books (I have found money between the pages before) and simple games that are playable even if all the pieces are missing. You may want to stay away from electronics, but that's up to you.