LaToshia W.
Yelp
Ruby Sunshine -First things first--yes, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was upbeat, sociable, and friendly. My daughter and I visited on Mother's Day, so it was understandably busy, but the vibe still felt warm and welcoming.
Now let's talk about the layout and interior. While the outside of the building looks inviting, the inside didn't match that same energy. It felt more like an old construction or basement-style setup. The floors and overall design seemed plain and dated--not dirty at all, just in serious need of an upgrade. The seating was also uncomfortable. Steel chairs with hard wooden seats might work for a quick bite, but not for a long sit-down brunch. They were narrow too, which might be uncomfortable for anyone with wider hips. As a tall and slender person, I managed fine, but I still noticed the lack of comfort.
On to the food!
My daughter had the French Toast Bites--she said they were delicious. Personally, I wasn't a fan. They reminded me of Burger King French toast sticks, just cut into cubes and topped with a sweet icing drizzle. Not my thing, but again, she enjoyed them!
She also had a potato-based dish with a mix of meats (pork, beef, and possibly another) and a gravy-like topping. It didn't look appealing to me at all, but she assured me it was full of flavor. Definitely a "don't judge a dish by its appearance" moment. I had the Florentine Omelet (I believe that's what it was called)--made skinny style with egg whites, spinach, extra mushrooms (my request), and goat cheese. That was tasty. It came with a biscuit, but I swapped it for whole-grain toast instead.
We also tried the fried green tomatoes, topped with a glaze. They had a good crisp to them, so they might've been made fresh, but they weren't served hot-hot, which took away from the experience just a bit. Still good, but not mind-blowing.
A note about wait times:
Because it was Mother's Day, we expected a crowd--but the wait was about three hours. You can't join the waitlist until you're within 40 miles, so once I hit North Carolina coming from South Carolina, I pulled over at a rest area to get on the list. If you plan to go on a busy day or holiday, make sure to join the waitlist early.
Final thoughts:
Was it worth the hype? In my opinion--not really. It was a decent experience, and the food was good, but not something I'd rush to do again. I'd be willing to give it another try on a less crowded day to see if the experience feels different.
Opens from 7AM-3PM
Paid Parking $1.95 every 30mins.