This was just one of those places...5 stars through and through.\n\nCame here after a stop at the NC Music Factory's Fillmore. It was pouring rain outside, and after running from The Fillmore to Mattie's (just across the street) we were completely soaked. Upon entering, the waitresses popped up and got us towels to dry us off, what  a nice gesture. The place was empty since the show was still going on at Fillmore, so we took a seat at the counter. \n\nI got a patty melt, my sister got french toast, my dad some sort of breakfast plate, and my mom another sort of breakfast plate. We watched the food cook some 2 feet in front of us. While doing so, my dad and I read the story of Mattie's on the back of the menu. The diner is actually an old NJ diner that was moved here--what an awesome story. It also makes for a 100% diner like feel, and uber nostalgia. \n\nThe food came out...err...the owner cooked it and turned around and handed it to us since we were so close (it's a small place, what can I say!?) and the patty melt just hit the spot. It was pretty darn good, and everyone else enjoyed their meal as well. My mom even ordered an omelet (I promise she's not fat...just oddly hungry), which she had half of, and even got another waitress to try. The waitress had never had a spinach omelet, so my mom wanted her to try it--which after much persuading, she did. It made everyone seem like family. Thumbs up.\n\nPrices are very inexpensive--if I can remember correctly, dinner for the 4 of us plus drinks and an extra omelet was $30 or something. \n\nThis place is a little gem hidden near uptown. I'd stop by again in a heartbeat, and I'd encourage others to do the same. This place is a class act--absolutely recommended.