JOSEPHINE LOCAL
We took a day trip to Waxhaw and searched for small plates, which led us just a short walk from downtown to this gem.
Our server, Maikia, was wonderful! She recommended the glazed Brussels sprouts and the kale salad—both excellent choices. I’m especially glad we tried the Tomato Soup Shooter. Such a fun and flavorful twist! I was wondering and forgot to ask if they use a local bakery for the bread stuffed with pimento cheese. I could see this being done with sourdough. Yum!
My husband ordered the Smokin’ Nachos. They were good, but I would have loved to see shredded or chunkier pieces of chicken for a heartier bite. I did share that feedback while we were dining.
What truly blew me away, though, was dessert. Oh my! The ginger snap cookies (100 year old secret recipe) paired with local creamery ice cream and drizzled with that exquisite blend of coffee moonshine caramel was absolutely incredible. A perfect ending!
We highly recommend this place.
PS
And we always love a beautifully restored, old converted mill—there’s just something special about dining in a space filled with history.
Happy Exploring
Josephine Local
… moreJacqueline Besanceney
5 stars across the board. Makaia (sorry I’m sure I spelled that incorrectly) was phenomenal and didn’t complain when my table just kept finding more things to order. She was very communicative and friendly. I feel like our table of 5 ordered half the menu, and everything was beyond our expectations. Each dish was fresh and prepared wonderfully, we will definitely be back again and again
… moreRashad Khoury
Sharable dishes. Overall good food but some of the dishes were misses. The tacos were okay but the avocado and cheese didn’t hit the spot. The avocado wasn’t ripe. The ice cream stole the show, so good. Good vibes in terms of atmosphere and friendly service.
… moreChris Casey
This place was awesome! A lot of energy and people having a great time. 1st time here but I will be back. We tried a lot of the small plates. The Korean glazed wings were so flavorful and weren’t overly spicy. Absolutely loved them. The south main deggs were ok. A little disappointed in them but that could just be my perspective. I’ve had a bad run with Mac and Cheese lately but this wasn’t one of them. Very tasty and rich, especially with the “sauce” in the bottom combined with the pork. The caprese avocado was interesting. Enjoyed the combination of everything. It works but my only complaint would be that it was still in the skin which made it harder to eat. I know it adds to the presentation but it was just messy scooping everything out. We got the blackened fish and pork belly tacos. Both had such great, balanced flavor and they’re like upscale street tacos. Finally, and I saved the best for last, are the ribs. Might be the best I’ve ever had. They are so tender yet the bark hard great texture which complimented each other. The flavor was smokey, sweat and just flat out amazing! If you don’t try these you’re making a huge mistake. I would go back just for them. Our waitress was amazing, so polite and informative. Just a great place with a great vibe, food and service.
… moreRobin
This was our first time visiting. We met some friends for lunch and got there as soon as it opened. What a really nice place. They center around small plates for people to share and just loved that as we get to taste a little of everything. All the food was amazing, service was great and actually love the brick building the restaurant is located in. We cannot wait to visit again.
… moreSouth Charlotte Pressure Washing
Had an awesome experience here tonight. The food was great, but what really stood out was the service. The manager, Alex, is absolutely amazing at what she does. You can tell she genuinely cares about the customers and runs things the right way. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. It’s rare to see management that involved and positive. Definitely one of the reasons I’ll be coming back. Highly recommend!
… morerachel cost
We went for a celebration lunch and sat on the patio — it was perfect! The service was amazing, and the beautiful weather made the experience even better. We shared several dishes, including the flatbread, salad, and those incredible fries. Everything was delicious. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreJennifer juliana
Food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the BBQ ribs and the tomato soup shooter(both were incredible). Normally, I take pictures before digging in, but these ribs were so good we couldn’t resist… we demolished them! The service was also fantastic. The only reason I can’t give a full 10/10 is because our plates didn’t arrive at the same time, which threw things off just a little. Other than that, everything was spot on. They really know what they’re doing here!
… moreSmiley SC
Food was fast and delicious. Lindsay was a great server! Everything we had was delicious! Will return again soon.
… moreElisabeth Herrin
Absolutely love this place! Everything we ordered was delicious! We visited to celebrate Father’s Day, and my dad loved the food. We got the South Main Deggs! Oh my gosh! So good! They’re deep fried deviled eggs! We also ordered the California flatbread which was delicious! We also got the BBQ ribs! The meat literally came off of the bone! Smoky deliciousness with a wonderful tangy sauce.
My parents and I are already planning our next trip
(I sadly only took one picture)
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