About This Spot

Stepping into Americana Restaurant feels like walking into a warm embrace of familiarity—a quietly welcoming neighborhood spot where the pace slows just enough to savor the simple joy of good company and honest food. Nestled in Matthews, this unpretentious eatery carries an easygoing rhythm, where moments are shared over hearty, carefully crafted plates that remind you of home without any rush or fuss.

The atmosphere is calm yet lively in the most comforting way. You’ll find friendly faces behind the counter and servers who genuinely smile as they move through the dining room, creating a sense of belonging that lingers beyond the meal. It’s the kind of place where locals drop in regularly, drawn not just by the menu but by the warmth of the staff and the steady hum of familiar conversations.

The heart of Americana lies in its thoughtfully prepared homestyle dishes—from the slow-cooked tenderness of chicken and dumplings to the satisfying richness of country-fried steak. These are meals meant to be savored alongside the kind of coffee that wakes you gently but surely, and sides like creamy mac and cheese or vibrant collard greens that add just the right touch of soul to the plate. There’s a balance here, a quiet confidence in serving food that comforts as much as it nourishes.

Whether you’re starting your day with a perfectly done Western omelette and hash browns or enjoying a relaxed lunch with a classic club sandwich, the experience is personal, yet familiar—like a shared secret among neighbors who understand that great food is about much more than just ingredients. It’s about the stories exchanged across the table and the ease that comes from being in a place where everyone knows your name.

Americana Restaurant doesn’t rush you; it invites you to linger, to breathe, and to reconnect with the flavors and rhythms that ground us. It’s a quiet, steadfast reminder that sometimes the best discoveries are the ones that feel like coming home.

What’s Available Here

  • IconTakeaway
  • IconDine-in
  • IconDelivery
  • IconFast service
  • IconGreat coffee
  • IconGreat tea selection
  • IconServes local specialty
  • IconBreakfast
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconSolo dining
  • IconWheelchair-accessible car park
  • IconWheelchair-accessible entrance
  • IconWheelchair-accessible seating
  • IconWheelchair-accessible toilet
  • IconCoffee
  • IconComfort food
  • IconHealthy options
  • IconPrivate dining room
  • IconQuick bite
  • IconSmall plates
  • IconVegetarian options
  • IconBreakfast
  • IconBrunch
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconDessert
  • IconSeating
  • IconTable service
  • IconToilet
  • IconCasual
  • IconCosy
  • IconQuiet
  • IconFamily friendly
  • IconGroups
  • IconLocals
  • IconAccepts reservations
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconDebit cards
  • IconNFC mobile payments
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconGood for kids
  • IconHigh chairs
  • IconKids' menu
  • IconFree of charge street parking
  • IconFree parking lot
  • IconParking

Location & Hours

Monday 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 07:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Guest Reviews

Adam Semel 12 Jan 2026

I love the Cana! Been eating here for 20 years. Owner and staff super friendly. Everyone knows this is the best breakfast in Charlotte.

Sabrina Smith 04 Jan 2026

Everything was wonderful! It’s hard to go out to eat in restaurants because the staff are not friendly and don’t want to be there, food is so so and so is service but this place was amazingly wonderful from the time you enter. Friendly staff to greet you and environment calm, clean and love the decor. Promptly seated and Heather was just amazing!!! Heather was friendly, attentive and on point. Turkey and dressing was truly to die for. My hubby loved it. Lima beans and yams yummy too. Cornbread muffins so soft and delicious too. Oh my did I mention dessert! Try it all!!! Lol. Staff at check out were friendly and great too. I was assisted when my dessert selection. Plenty of parking and comfortable seating. I was so happy to eat dinner here. They use chicken broth instead of pork in cooking. Major plus!!!! Thank you!!

Bennett Batten 30 Nov 2025

Great tasting american and greek mediterranean classics at a competitive price. Quick service and friendly staff. Will be coming back here again!

Shelby Fullerton 22 Oct 2025

We get take out quite a bit. Have had excellent service. Our orders are always right. Good home cooking. Love the fried flounder!!

Menna Pietropinto 27 Sep 2025

Great place! Great food! Very good prices and the staff are very polite and friendly. Fast service!!!

Bill Kelly 26 Sep 2025

It's an old school diner. Which is a positive thing for me. Memories and all. Everybody enjoyed their meal. I had the spinach and feta cheese omelette. Good but nothing outstanding about it, thus the four-star rating. Five stars for the service. Waitress was on top of the coffee top off and very friendly. Restaurant was not crowded but then one would expect that on a Monday morning at 8am. I would eat there again and I would recommend at least stopping by once. Who knows it may become a regular breakfast stop for you.

Dan Helveston 19 Sep 2025

I took my father-in-law here. He lived it because the food reminded him of the family restaurants in southeast Texas. We loved the onion rings, the country fried smothered steak, and the fried okra.

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