Good Day Cafe

Delicious food and a charming atmosphere are what this place have going for it. The cook staff was excellent and even checked on me, but the wait staff and management didn't have a sense of urgency and I ended up waiting for a very long time for soup I could see sitting at the counter ready and to pay even though I watched the manager just chatting and chatting. I love supporting small restaurants though and I really do recommend this place if you aren't in a hurry. I also saw an impressive bar on my way out, so I would love to see what drinks they offer.

My wife and I were in town and on the recommendation of a friend we came to GDC. The atmosphere was of a cool old store with the wood floors and cool deco. We started with the Pork and Asian veggie egg rolls and the Tonkatsu pork. Both apps were good but they weren't hot when they came out so that didn't help the fact that they were kind of bland. Salads came with both our meals and I got the champagne vinaigrette dressing that was delicious. for the main course my wife got the Shrimp scampi, she said that the grits were dry and could have used a little sauce or just made better. I had the Kevin's beef medallions which were ok, the beef wasn't as tender as others I have had and they definitely needed some salt. Now for the amazing part of the meal...the desserts. On our servers recommendation we got the tart and crème brule. The tart was out of this world, probably in the top 5 desserts we have ever had. It had a delicious cream layer that they make in house and the sauce was nothing like we have ever had. The crème brule was delicious but the sugar was torched a little to long and it was a little bitter. I still enjoyed it though.
We feel that the main meal was a 3 star but with some small changes could definitely make it 4+ but the desserts pushed us into the 4 star range. The staff was very friendly, the kitchen staff was constantly going in and out of the door we sat next to but they did ask about our meal and experience. We would go back when we are in town again.

We chose this place for lunch. Ordered burgers. A couple came in and were seated nearby after we ordered. They got their food, ate, and were finished before we were served. One of our plates sat under the heat lights for over 20 minutes. Our server never came to check on us. FINALLY, we received our burgers with pasta salad. Burgers were good, pasta salad was not. (Undercooked pasta). We told our server, who did nothing (could have offered a different side?).
Don’t waste your time here. We waited almost an hour for 2 burgers, while the couple next to us came in, ate burgers, paid and left before we could even eat.
Terrible server.

Food is good and the drinks are nice. They’re definitely banking on there not being other places around to eat as their prices are definitely inflated for portion size and food quality. Don’t go on a holiday as their holiday menus are exorbitantly priced compared to regular for the same portions and slower service times. Bar prices are greatly inflated compared to other local options and they don’t have draft service. I’ve always understood it to be pricey food or pricey drinks not both for a local spot. Overall not a bad place to go once or twice, but I definitely don’t see it being a regular spot to hang out with friends.

Best eats in Burke County. A little crazy busy - just order two cocktails when you sit at the bar and relax in the bustle. Lunches are quiet and same great food.

I’ve been here before and it was awesome. Tonight however I waited over 2 hours for my meal. The servers were kind and gave a free glass of wine as well as a discount on the meal but it was a long long wait. We left well after 10pm and arrived at 7:30. It seems they picked a holiday weekend to train a new cook. There were things that could have been done to make the wait less painful but they weren’t done. We only saw our server in 30-40 minute increments because she was tired of trying to explain the kitchen to EVERYONE. Even drinks and water took way too long to arrive. It was a disappointing date night. I felt bad for my poor husband who was trying to give me a treat.

Brazil coffee was delicious. It would have been even better if they had bakery treats to go along with it. Scones, danishes, donuts, bagels. I think I saw a few muffins right next to cashier but that was it.

First time eating here. First impression was good. Great looking menu with good options. Then I noticed the flies. And the yellow sticky fly catchers hanging from the ceiling in the kitchen. That is a no go - please invest in some electronic fly traps!
Also employees coming in through the backdoor straight into the kitchen, handling the fryer without ever washing their hands is gross. So is the cook putting on gloves without washing his hands first. Please educate your staff with some foodhandling classes before you make a patron sick.
My lunch tasted really great. This restaurant has potential.

Just passing through and saw their sign.
Had lunch special...crayfish and grits..delicious. Good service and atmosphere.

Love this restaurant! The food is always delicious and different from everywhere else we eat. The waitresses are so sweet and make us feel welcome!