Cafe 157 - Menu

157 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105, United States

🛍 Cafe, Seafood, American, Cocktail

3.8 💬 98 Reviews
Cafe 157

Phone: +17048448686

Address: 157 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105, United States

City: Matthews

Menu Dishes: 33

Reviews: 98

Website: https://www.cafe157.com

"This location is fantastic, but the food is just average. If you're looking to enjoy a meal outdoors in the charming downtown Matthews, where you can people-watch and soak in the lively atmosphere, this place is perfect..."

Full menu - 33 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Salads

Sandwiches

Main Dishes

Entrées

Starters

Pasta

Sides

Fish Dishes

Seafood

Pizza

Dishes With Sauce

Dips

Mains

Salads + Soups

Steak, Chicken & Seafood

Turkey Burgers And Hot Sandwiches

Sandwiches, Wraps & Burgers

The Meat Of The Menu

Michael Michael

A fantastic place for lunch. It's quiet enough to have a good conversation, and the service is excellent. They were accommodating and let us make some changes to the menu items.

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Chris
Chris

I want to start by saying that the restaurant wasn’t as busy as it deserved to be because the food was truly delicious. The owner, who is very friendly and polite, came out to greet us...


Sarah
Sarah

This location is fantastic, but the food is just average. If you're looking to enjoy a meal outdoors in the charming downtown Matthews, where you can people-watch and soak in the lively atmosphere, this place is perfect...

Categories

  • Cafe Indulge in our vibrant cafe selection, offering an array of freshly brewed coffees, artisanal teas, and delectable pastries, paired with cozy ambiance for a delightful dining experience.
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite! View menu
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
  • Cocktail Delight in our curated selection of cocktails, each crafted to perfection. From timeless classics to innovative new creations, enjoy a symphony of flavors in every sip.

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"Although I was recently here, I had to drag my hubby out here again to try their amazing Katsu. Since I knew they were short on good seatings, I had to literally drag him out of our house super-early (4:45 pm? for the long 40-minute drive to Matthews! Based on my first experience for lunch, I thought that there might be a waiting list by 5:30 pm, so we arrived early at 5:15 pm. As it goes, we had no problem getting a good seat. It seemed they were more popular for lunch...which made sense, given their amazing lunch specials!My husband ordered the Bento with Chicken Katsu and the side of Sushi Rolls, and I ordered their Katsucurry with Tori Karaage. We also added Popcorn Shrimp as appetizer.Again, their Bento is not typical by any means...as the foods are set in a tray format, and the portions seemed much bigger. The Bento that my husband ordered was basically the same as the one I had for lunch, though he chose the Sushi Rolls over the Popcorn Shrimp. However dinner pricing was obviously higher...but their Bento was a steal...even for 25 bucks. As expected, he loved the Katsu, the Tempura, the whole works. He agreed that it's possibly the best in town...on par with Musashi's. Though highly anticipated, I didn't quite love the Katsucurry with Tori Karaage (AKA crispy chicken pieces . Think I prefer the traditional Chicken Katsu slices over these pieces. Plus, both the Chicken and the Curry tasted a bit bland. Still, I'm glad I tried it...as I was so curious about the Katsucurry with Tori Karaage (my first . Just like before, I LOVED the Popcorn Shrimp appetizer...possibly THE best version of Pocorn Shrimp I've ever had?? I'm definitely going back to the regular Katsu...not the curry version next time.Just as before, the service was really good...Fast, friendly and attentive. I could be wrong, but it seemed their decor changed a bit. New wall art? Though super-casual, the place provides a warm, cozy vibe...and surprisingly for such a casual place, they even had overhead music! Despite my disappointment with their Katsucurry, I still stand by my initial notions that I think they have the best Katsu in Charlotte...and possibly the best, most generous Bento Boxes. We'll definitely be back for more!"