Lupie's Cafe

Finally got around to eating here after hearing about and reading about this place. It's very casual. Got there just in time - seated right away, and 10 minutes later there was a line out the door. We split the vegetarian burger and the vegetarian chili. The burger was average - don't get mustard on it - it overpowers all the other flavors and even wiping it off won't make it go away. The vegetarian chili was pretty good - if you're used to meat chili, you'll definitely notice the difference, but if you're OK with meat substitutes, it's good. You go there for the scene and for affordable food. Not the best food you'll ever eat, but a good experience.

Lupie's is one of the hole in the wall resturants that you would never give a 2nd glance. But as anyone can tell you, hole in the wall type places are usually some of the best.

Lupie's almost always has a line at lunch time. The service is quick and efficient. The mac and cheese is so good that anytime my friends come back to visit, we always go back to Lupie's for mac and cheese.

Lupie's is a great place to eat. They have great service and great food. The prices are reasonable too. This restaurant is for everyone and I always see lots of people there.

Lupie's is fantastic! The service is superb and the food comes out quick! I'm addicted to their Texas Slaw Burger. It is so good. I always leave full and happy.

Great food! Great service! Love the atmosphere. The wings are fantastic with more than adequate serving for a wing fanatic! Diverse patronage and hodgepodge of decor all its own.

I have tried this place several times now and I am calling it quits. The food is medeocre at best. Burgers are ok but I can find a better burger at dozen places in Charlotte. I had the worst piece of meatloaf ther I have ever had, it was actually inedible and it was the daily special! It tasted like it had sand in it, it was really grainy. I have heard so many people talk about how good this place is and I guess people have different tastes but I think the food is bad. Also the menu is very limited. You would think that as few things as they have on the menu they would have perfected them all.

I would like to say that I have been a loyal customer to Lupie's ever since I moved to Charlotte. However, I have never had the displeasure of meeting Lupie myself. The reason I mention this is because as we all know that Lupie's is known for there generous portions. The other night my husband and I split a Chef salad and we could not believe our eyes. The salad we are talking about is massive and could feed four. The point is that when we received our salad it was like going to Apple bee's and ordering a side salad. We first mentioned it to our waiter and he told us that we would have to take it up with Lupie ourselves.

After dinner my husband kindly went to pay the bill and brought this to her attention. NOT ONLY WAS SHE RUDE BUT TOTALLY DISRESPECTED OUR CONCERNS AND OURSELVES AS CUSTOMERS. SHE WAS A ROYAL B##TCH.

With all of that being said. Honestly, it is really not that great. The reason they have their reputation is because you get your buck for your money. How hard is it to make a decent pasta dish. So why would she try to diminish her reputation over a measly dollar. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE OWNER HERSELF "LUPIE"

The food is what draws people back, even if the service is a little casual. Try the macaroni & cheese-- it's the best in the city!

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After almost 10 years, I was suprised Lupie's has still not been cleaned. Filfthy! Carpet is so gross it does not even resemble carpet. Bacteria is going wild there and on chairs, tables, everywhere. My husbands food had a fly wing in it.
Worst burger I have ever had. Dry, overcooked. Chili had no taste. I know now why it was almost empty on a Friday night at 7pm. I will never go back. Service was ok.

Lupies is a landmark restaurant in Charlotte. It is in an old building that has not changed much since it opened many years ago. The quality of the food and service has not changed much either. Food is very good with prices being reasonable as well. The crowd at Lupies is always diverse. You have uptown business power houses and eclectic patrons all mixing together for great food.