milkbread

Milkbread is such a gem! The coffee is excellent, and I love that they even have a latte on draft... it’s smooth, refreshing, and such a unique touch. Their menu has plenty of healthy choices, but also some amazing comfort food, like the fried chicken biscuit, which is absolutely worth trying. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming, and they go the extra mile to make you feel at home. They even brought my dog a pup cup, which completely made our day. Between the thoughtful service, delicious food, and outstanding coffee, Milkbread has quickly become a favorite.

I’ve eaten here before and it was decent but today I ordered an avocado toast and i do not recommend it. I felt like I was eating one of those homemade bird feeders you make as a kid. They used wayyyy too much everything but the bagel seasoning, a part of my avocado was nasty and one slice was $12 not to mention the mess it made.

Service was great, wait time was normal, food was excellent, coffee was not very good. We got 4 separate food items and have had 2 before, all have been very tasty and are fairly priced. The staff is very kind and helpful with choosing items. The coffee both hot and iced tasted excessively sour, and the latte was way too sweet even with half syrup requested. I would skip the coffee, but come for the food and bakery.

We enjoyed our food from milkbread. We made an online pickup order and the food was ready fast. We tried the fries, which were decent, although they were too salty and a little too oily. The hot dipped chicken sandwich was amazing and perfectly moist and tender. We also got the chicken tenders, which were pretty good and the sauces were also very good. We wanted to try the apple cider glazed donut, unfortunately, we did not receive it. The staff was easy to talk to and quick to issue a refund over the phone.

This place has amazing food. My partner and I went to try it. And were completely blown away on the taste and quality of the food. I will go back. I recommend the Chicken Sandwich and I can't wait to try a donut or a cinnamon bun. The iced strawberry matcha was dynamite.

The food was a average tasting but $56 for a small breakfast for 5 is very expensive. The biscuits were falling apart and the coffee was terrible. Great vibe and atmosphere but overall not the best experience.

i got a chicken biscuit from this place, expecting it to be really good because they share some dishes with Kindred, which was a very good restaurant. however, the chicken had a lot of connective tissue which made it difficult to eat and the biscuit was pretty average. the entire menu looked very appealing, and the ranch dressing tasted fresh which was enjoyable. the environment was a nice open space.

This was a very nice treat on a Wednesday afternoon! The service was very friendly and prompt. The food was delicious and great quality.

Got a breakfast to go here this morning and enjoyed a nice cappuccino and chicken biscuit sandwich. Service was good, quick, got me into work on time (sadly, ha!). Coffee was piping hot and strong, and the chicken biscuit was huge. Fresh, warm, buttery, flaky biscuit with a thick cut of fried chicken. I only ate half for breakfast. Would definitely stay to dine in sometime too, but great to-go as well! @azfitfoodfun

There are not a ton of options in Davidson for lunch so I end up at milk bread pretty often. I keep it simple - chicken tenders, fries, and sometimes I'll grab a cinnamon roll. Service is always slow but the staff is friendly. The restaurant is usually very busy and loud...don't plan to have a quiet work meeting here. The food is okay but the fries are the best!

food is delicious and fresh service is always with a smile ambiance is clean and friendly everything has been tasty, especially the fresh baked donuts

I DREAM about this salad. This may be the best Green Goddess salad I've ever had. I love adding the nuggets too. And let's talk about the oatmeal cream pie--to die for. Not pictured is the Chocolate Coconut Caramel Latte I also ordered. It was fantastic. I love when a place just makes GOOD FOOD. Staff is always so friendly, and the inside of the restaurant is super cute. Looks like a great study or work spot too.

I'm saddened to have to update my review to only 1 star. The only thing I order here is their chicken sandwiches, and at some point they switched from using big juicy chicken breasts, to 3 little tenders on their sandwiches. This is such a horrible decision. The pictures for both of their chicken sandwiches on the ordering apps still feature big chicken breasts. It's deceptive and if they're proud of this decision why not update the images? Also I ordered a seasonal donut because the picture was of a cake donut - I'm not a fan of their yeast donuts at all. But lo and behold a yeast donut showed up. So not only are they using deceptive images for their chicken sandwiches, they're also using deceptive images for their seasonal donut.

I'm ready to go back to this place! I came in for lunch and got my grain bowl to-go. I'm going to dine in next time. The restaurant is clean with an upbeat vibe. The sport a sanitation grade of 98.5. The employees were friendly and helpful. They had to explain the features of several dishes to me to make my choice. The food was delicious. The crisp rice in the grain bowl mixed with the almond romesco was amazing. It was fresh and clean. The "jammy egg" was also surprisingly tasty. The only downside was that they didn't accept cash as a payment option. The food was great. I'm ready for more.

I ordered the wrap through Uber Eats and it was so good! Though I wish they used cauliflower bites instead of plant based chicken (which more than likely has soy) . My order arrived promptly. Since the food was so good, a friend and I went in person to check the place out. The beignets were amazing and so was everything else. Perfect ambience to work or have lunch with friends.

I hate to leave a negative review because this place has so much potential. I even came back a second time thinking maybe my first visit was just bad luck. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Both times, the chicken was extremely tough and chewy. So bad I couldn't even take a proper bite. For a meal that cost $17.34 for chicken, fries, and a drink, I shouldn't have to sit here picking chicken out of my teeth because it's so stringy and stuck. The flavor and concept are good, but the quality of the chicken itself really needs to be improved. If ownership invests in better chicken, this place could easily be great

Loved the iced oat milk vanilla latte! I also had the chicken biscuit and got the hot dip on the side. The biscuit was super flaky and buttery! It was really good. The chicken itself was really bland. I'm glad I got the hot sauce for it. The sauce was nice and spicy and flavorful! Overall, I love the atmosphere of the place and I love that it has so much seating as well! Service was also really great!

When I say milk bread will not disappoint, they always come through. They provide great customer service. The ambiance is inviting for networking, grabbing lunch with a friend, or enjoying breakfast solo. I had their chicken sandwich, Cobb salad, sausage and egg jelly biscuit, and fries They definitely have me as a repeat customer

I was in here a few weeks ago. Chicken Sandwich and Big Freaking Cookie were superb! For service, they're very serious but great at their jobs. I have been in about 100 restaurants in the Lake Norman area and get along well with everyone--I'm on the gregarious and talkative side. Strange vibe here though. Oh well. Staff is still cool in my book and the food is better than I thought. Recommended.

I finally made it, been on my list a couple of months! Before I get into the food I have to compliment the incredible service I received from Deven immediately walking in the door. Being my first time and knowing that I wanted to try several items but that I couldn't try everything (it was just me so I couldn't share) Deven was so helpful and patient and kind, just wonderful! So hard to narrow down what to eat but I landed on the crispy cauliflower, the hot dip w/pimento cheese, a red velvet milkbread donut (seasonal flavor), a biscuit, a sourdough bagel, an everything bagel, and the milkbread mini cinnies with cream cheese frosting. I got everything to go and the order was well packed and accurate. The crispy cauliflower was eaten while driving and even packed up to go, held its crispiness. It was crispy and tender and good enough to eat plain or dip. Normally if I start with a fried appetizer, it spoils my appetite because it's so heavy and oily, I ate the entire order of crispy cauliflower and it wasn't heavy or overly filling. A great starter which was perfect because I had the chicken sandwich to try next. And oh my word, so so good! The hot dip is buttermilk brined chicken with a little spice but served with their citrusy slaw and their famous pickles, it makes the perfect crunch and bite. I also added pimento cheese because why wouldn't I, and it was awesome. That sandwich was just as good as it looks! I have to be honest, the donuts aren't the prettiest and because of the way it looked, I wasn't expecting to be as impressed but a soft, fluffy, springy but light milkbread donut just can't miss. Next I tried the mini cinnies. Which came with the cream cheese frosting on the side because it was a to go order. The secret to their cinnamon rolls isn't just the dough, it's the glaze which is a thick caramelized cinnamon, brown butter "sauce". If you've ever been disappointed in the level of cinnamon in a cinnamon bun, this glaze ensures that you never feel that way here. Honestly, I ate one without the frosting and one with and I loved both. Ooey gooey and bite sized, yum! Saved the bagels and biscuit for breakfast and even being a day "old" the bagels still had a really good chew and the texture of quality ingredients. Biscuit was light, fluffy and flaky in the right ways. Some items were sold out by the time I stopped in so it's a great excuse to go back. I def want to try some of the bowls and toasts next along with the beignets and brown butter oatmeal cream pie. The restaurant itself is open and bright, with tables or bar style seating, counter service and nice variety of fun coffee drinks, sodas, wine and beer. Tables outside for a nice day and appears to be dog friendly as well. A great spot for a James beard nominated chef's take on fast casual food. Love!

I was so disappointed today. I came in around 2pm on my way home from work. I didn't have breakfast so I was pretty hungry by the time I arrived. I asked for chicken bites and fries to go. The girl taking my order was indifferent and kind of rude. I asked for the chicken bites to be extra crispy and she said they only "come one way" which is crap - they can be done extra crispy. I have ordered them that way before at this same location with no issue. She knew my order was "to go" but she just let me sit there waiting for 15 minutes as my order sat on the "to go rack" before another girl realized it and gave it to me. By the time I got home everything was cold and soggy. I probably won't go back again. The rude girl knew I was sitting there waiting but never checked to see when my order was up so I could have hot food. The lack of customer service is appalling.

The chicken sandwich is now chicken tenders on a bun which we were not even informed. Agree with the prior review that they have kept the photo of the chicken sandwich which is misleading. Unfortunately service is still poor. I used to work at a restaurant as a server so it's disheartening.

Grain Bowl (4/5): I LOVED the crispy rice in this bowl. Such a good crunch. The egg was also perfectly cooked. I added chicken bites as an upgrade, and they were nice and crunchy as well, but they were a bit too salty and tasted too strongly of soy sauce (I think?). There was also a bit more ginger flavor in the bowl than I prefer. Nice option for something a little lighter and more fresh.  Petite Beignets (3/5): Lots of powdered sugar on these. The dough was just ok though. MUCH better warm than after they've sat for awhile.  RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this

For the longest time I have held the belief that Popeyes ultimately emerged victorious in the Chicken Sandwich Wars. I had, up until that part of my life, never had a chicken sandwich I enjoyed more than Popeyes. That was, until, my taste buds feasted upon the glory that is the Milkbread chicken sandwich. When you bite into the original chicken sandwich, you initially feel the soft bread followed by the crispiest, most satisfying, glorious crunch of the chicken. The grandfather pickle, pickled just right, is the cherry on top to this heaven-in-a-bun. They usually play fantastic bops on the speakers and seating is plentiful, despite the busy rushes during peak hours. On top of this, the service is always the friendliest. Recommend to all coming to the area! 10 out of 10!

I stopped by for a little brunch with my two small kids, (five and six). The space is really nice & conveniently located. It wasn't crowded. We sat outside. Atmosphere is great. The menu was a little heavier than I had hoped. I guess I should've known from the name, but I was hoping for more protein options. We came for the cinnamon rolls. I've heard they were great. But there was so much sauce on them, we couldn't even eat them. Even my kids said they were too sweet and couldn't eat them. That part was a bummer. Maybe we just ordered bad.

Deja Vu. Stopped by today (Sunday) at 10:00 tomorrow get the chicken biscuit. Same response from the cashier as last time "we are out". It's 10:00 on a Sunday morning. How can you constantly run out by 10:00? Finding another weekend breakfast place.

First time at this location and I was pleased to see how late they were open on a weekday. This is in such a cute and trendy area of Davidson, very walkable with other shops nearby. I ordered on the kiosk, which was very convenient and easy. I got The Little G, hot dip style. It was a small piece of chicken as expected, but the meat could have been pounded thinner to make it easier to consume. With each bite my sandwich fell apart, making eating it a lot messier than expected. Taste was good though and I loved the pickles. I also ordered a warm spice latte with almond milk and 1/2 syrup. While I loved the flavor, even with 1/2 the amount of syrup it was too sweet for my taste. I drank it though and would consider it in the future with no syrup.

Always solid. Just great food. Chicken wrap is excellent. Honestly everything I've had is great.

I got the jammy sandwhich. My egg was cold like they just took it out of the fridge and slapped it on the biscuit. The biscuit is extremely crumbly and dry. I don't know how any one can eat this like a Sandwhich, I can't even eat it with a fork it just falls apart.

I accidentally ordered to the wrong location called and they refused to cancel order! They were quite rude and unprofessional in my opinion. I will quit eating at all locations because of this so called "policy"

Went to get a chicken biscuit at 10am on a Sunday, they ran out of both chicken and biscuits. this is the second time in a month this has happened. disappointing to say the least.

We love to come here for lunch! Their salads/bowls are all incredible! We also love their hot dip sandwich and crispy cauliflower (make sure to add a side of ranch to dip it in!). And Grandfather's Pickles - just typing that makes my mouth water! We always have to get an order to go to enjoy at home - they're a salty, spicy, old-timey tasting pickle. The downside is it is pretty pricey for a counter service restaurant. They have quite a few outdoor tables that allow canine friends.

The employees simply don't care. Went to get pickup. SIX employees walked by and didn't gaf. When the manager walked by on his way out to visit with his family instead of doing his job, that did it. Same experience about 3 months ago. Decided to try one last time. No more.

Cute place! Went for brunch and everyone enjoyed it. Doesn't have a ton of big tables, so if you're with a large party you may need to combine tables or break up your group. I got the grain bowl. It was good, but not amazing. The crunchy rice was delicious. It is a good option if you want a healthy, filling meal

One of my favorite takeout places at the lake. Whether it's the chicken sandwich, chicken bites, crispy cauliflower, or grain bowl, I'm happy with any of it. I am usually one of those people who order the same thing from the same place but not at milkbread. I like trying all there new items, because I haven't had a bad meal yet. When it comes to the desserts, I like the cinny roll best or like snagging a seasonal donut.

The menu photo is nothing like what I received. Ordered an original chicken sandwich and for $15, I received under cooked tenders on a bun and fries....before tip. I used to love their food but the quality keeps sinking.

The iced matcha latte with lavender is my favorite thing on the menu. I always add in strawberry. It's so good. I still haven't found my favorite thing to eat but I will keep trying. Some of the food can be a bit dry sometimes or even too messy.

Great salads and tasty dressings! Prices are high but they really do give a big size portion. If you ever watch Seinfeld "a big salad"

The staff was friendly and the chicken sandwich, buffalo chicken wraps and fries were delicious! It was our first time at milkbread after hearing so many wonderful things. It lived up to the hype!

Wonderful food. Great customer service. The prices are high. I would encourage about a 20% reduction in menu items. The fact this place does not take cash is very disappointing and in my opinion not proper at all. How is it legal not to take legal tender? I asked and was told it was a security issue. I don't believe that at all. This place is located in a very safe town. It's a boutique chicken place in one of the most expensive and nicest towns in North Carolina. Lower your prices and allow cash please. Again the food is delicious and the staff is friendly. The place is always very clean as well.

The bowls were quite pricey and were not filled much. The menu was also a little confusing to follow, and when I asked the cashier to explain what was in a bowl, she just restated the name of the bowl. The donut was absolutely amazing and the seating is elegant. Such a nice atmosphere in the morning!

I stopped in for a chocolate chip cookie to go. It was tasty, not incredibly life changing, but the salt on top was a really nice touch. The cookie was $5 and change, not cheap. Solid 4 star cookie!

Ooey gooey delicious cinnamon rolls! Yum, yum, yum. The Mini Cinnies were incredible. I will say I couldn't eat more than one because they were so rich in flavor and almost hurt my teeth with how sweet they were, but they were still so good. We had breakfast here on top of our sweets and the service and ambiance were both nice. All in all, great spot to try in Davidson!

Take a look at *THIS* milk bread doughnut and delicious crispy chicken sandwich!!! James Beard-nominated chef Joe Kindred and his wife, Katy, of Kindred and Hello, Sailor have this casual concept Milkbread in downtown Davidson. Come for lunch and get: The Original Sandwich with crispy chicken, shredduce, Duke's mayonnaise, and grandfather's pickles on a potato bun Eastern Carolina Hot-Dipped Crispy Chicken, with citrusy coleslaw and Duke's mayonnaise on a potato bun order an Original Glaze for in-person indulging or to take for the road For a healthier lunch option, go for the Momo Salad: seasonal lettuce, bacon, radish, carrot, red onion, breadcrumbs, buttermilk dressing. This adorable spot is open from 7 am to 9 pm every day in Davidson. For those who don't want to make the drive out, watch out for their second Milkbread location in Plaza Midwood -- coming soon!

So overrated as well as Kindred. Overpriced and not worth the expense. As a foodie, I do not mine paying for high-end restaurants as long as the food is excellent.

Very cute place with yummy and unique food options. Love that the plant based chicken doesn't cost extra!

I was very happy with our entire meal! The plain glazed donut is the best I've had in the area so far!! We all had different food items at our table and not one person had a complaint. I would strongly recommend this if you are looking for a quick breakfast or lunch and if you want to go as far even a beer or wine with it if you want.

I've been excited to go to milkbread because I love the milk bread at Kindred! I wish they actually sold that here with the side of butter...drool. I had already eaten lunch so I just got a couple donuts to take home. The donuts are made using the milk bread dough, so they are nice and chewy, definitely denser than a Krispy Kreme donut. I enjoyed the flavor of the donuts but the glaze had basically melted off my glazed donut, which was pretty disappointing. It just tasted like bread. The chocolate on the chocolate covered donut was a nice, dark chocolate (as opposed to milk chocolate). Out of the two, this one was the winner. I will be back to try the chicken sandwich!

Joe and Katy Kindred have done it again with Milkbread. This cafe is serving some awesome dishes. During our visit right after opening weekend we were lucky to get a table. The busy cafe was packed at lunch time. We ordered the Original Chicken Sandwich, the Hot Dip, the Creamy Mac N Cheese, Crispy Cauliflower, Grandfather's Pickles and a mixed dozen of Milkbread Donuts. Everything we ordered was delicious. I enjoyed the Hot Dip chicken sandwich. The spice wasn't too spicy and I put ranch on top. The Crispy Cauliflower was like eating a crispy boneless wing. They are full of flavor. Now the donuts are a dream. They don't compare to any other donut I've ever had and I've had a good bit of donuts in my time. The donuts are covered in a caramel type glaze and has a distinct cinnamon flavor. They continually make the donuts throughout the day and you can't purchase them until they are actually ready. I love this but it also made me anxious because they run out quickly. I can't wait til they bring Milkbread to Charlotte but I know I will be back to this location soon. Milkbread 624 Jetton St Ste 110 Davidson, NC 28036 (Review 662 overall, 7 in 2022)

Overall very cute place to sit and meet with people. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating available. Adorable vibe inside, very clean and sleek. However, VERY limited menu. That was a bit disappointing. I ended up getting this morning bowl when I came for lunch which had a lot of variety and was pretty good but still wish they had more for those midday meals on a lunch break.

Sadly disappointed . We both got the chicken sandwich (I got the spicy one) and although it was a huge chicken breast, it was too thick and I think the chicken felt dry because they were trying to make sure it was cooked through. Mine wasn't that spicy either but the texture combination was there with the pickles & coleslaw. However, the latte with chocolate milk was actually very good! There's street parking and a parking lot behind as well (part of Harris Teeter lot).

Went back today & got the hot chicken sandwich & the chocolate milkbread doughnut. I've now found "my order." The dip on the chicken has just the right amount of heat! I was able to eat it & not sweat or feel like my mouth was going to spit fire. The coleslaw was perfect & the potato roll was soft. So much yumminess. The chocolate was sweet & the doughnut was so soft. These doughnuts are amazing. Quick & easy order & fast pick up.

MilkBread is sure to become a Davidson staple. This is a donuts and coffee kind of place. They're super active on IG so be sure to follow for hours and updates. The inside is trendy, bright, and beautiful. Table and bar height seating is spread out and open. You could easily meet here for a casual conversation or with a group for lunch. I stopped in for a to go order today because I've been dying to try them! The donuts and coffee are incredible. The classic donut is perfect. Cinnamon forward flavor and pairs so well with their coffee. Incredible and a really nice treat. Chewy, warm, and a glaze that cases it all inside. My Avocado Toast was ok. Honestly when I opened it, I had thought, "is this for a bird!?" It was smothered in seeds and salt. Just a tad heavy handed for me. Prices are VERY fair. $15 for my coffee, tea, and toast. I think that's great for homemade REAL food. I am looking forward to trying more of their sandwiches and treats in the future.

Definitely pricey, but the desserts are pretty good! Came on a recommendation from a friend. While it was delicious, I don't know if it was worth all the hype.

Disappointing doughnuts. Yelped the area and saw these and drove specifically for them. Have to say my kids and I did not care for them. They were more like baked bread with icing rather than a doughnut. Probably will not return.

I really like this place! Great customer service as soon as you walk in the door. Lots of menu options. Casual atmosphere. Delicious food and plenty of parking at the Davidson, NC location. I can't wait to come back!!

The Avocado toast IS SO GOOD I always get it. The coffee/espresso here isn't my favorite but it's still good! You have to try the Avo toast