Redeye Diner Menu (Update 2025)
Redeye Diner in Charlotte, NC, offers a classic diner experience with a modern twist. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night options, this American diner provides a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian choices. Customers rave about the fried chicken, pancakes, French toast, meat lover's omelette, and chicken and waffles. The atmosphere is nostalgic with a 60s diner feel, complete with diner decor and a laminated menu. Portion sizes are generous, making it a favorite spot for transit workers and those looking for a late-night meal. While some minor service hiccups were reported, the overall experience at Redeye Diner is rated highly by many patrons. With offerings of outdoor seating, a full bar, and catering options, Redeye Diner caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences.
Sandwiches & More
Big Fish
A mild white fish fried golden brown, stacked on a toasted sesame seed bun, with our homemade tartar sauce and American cheese.
Bleu Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned fried chicken breast tossed in our buffalo sauce, topped with bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce and tomato.
BLT
Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on white or wheat.
Cool Ranch Wrap
Seasoned grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon and our homemade ranch dressing in a flour tortilla.
Fish Taco
Blackened Grilled fish laid atop shredded cabbage and topped with our secret chipotle cheese aioli sauce on two soft flour tortilla served with a side of pico de gallo and sour cream.
Shrimp Taco
Blackened grilled shrimp laid atop shredded cabbage and topped with our secret chipotle cheese aioli sauce on two soft flour tortilla served with a side of pico de gallo and sour cream.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
Miss Gail's Chicken Salad Sandwich
An old family recipe passes down from generations, made fresh daily on white or wheat bread.
Steak Philly
An inch hoagie loaded with chopped grilled steak, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and melted provolone cheese.
Turkey & Swiss
Turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on white or wheat.
Grilled Cheese
Your choice of cheese on white, whole wheat or rye bread. Add bacon or tomatoes for an additional charge
Firecracker Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned fried chicken breast tossed in our flavorful firecracker sauce with lettuce and tomato.
Wings And A Waffle (Chicken Wings)
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret flour mix then fried to a perfect crisp. Severed with a golden brown belgian waffle.
Wings And / Order French Toast (Chicken Wings)
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret four mix then fried to a perfect crisp. Served with a / order of thick sliced French toast.
Wings & / Order Of Coconut French Toast (Chicken Wings)
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret four mix then fried to a perfect crisp. Served with Coconut Crunch French Toast.
Wings (Chicken Wings)
Fresh never frozen wings fried and tossed in Hot, Mild, Honey BBQ or Garlic Teriyaki sauce. Served with celery and choice of dressing.
Wing
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret flour mix then fried to a perfect crisp.
Wings And / Order Coconut French Toast
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret four mix then fried to a perfect crisp. Served with Coconut Crunch French Toast.
Chicken Wings
Redeye Breakfast Specials
Redeye Special With Pancakes
Our most popular breakfast! Two buttermilk pancakes served with two eggs any style, breakfast meat choice and your choice of breakfast side.
Redeye Special With Waffle
Our most popular breakfast! A golden waffle served with two eggs any style, breakfast meat choice and your choice of breakfast side.
Redeye Special With French Toast
Our most popular breakfast! Two thick slices of challah bread French toast served with two eggs any style, breakfast meat choice and your choice of breakfast side.
Wings & Waffle
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret four mix then fried to a perfect crisp. Severed with a golden brown belgian waffle.
Wings & / Order French Toast
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret four mix then fried to a perfect crisp. Served with French Toast.
Corn Beef Hash Slam
Corn beef hash. Eggs any style and your choice of bread.
The Bubba
Our famous buttermilk biscuit open-faced with cheddar scrambled eggs and then smothered with our homemade sausage gravy. Served with your choice of bacon, sausage, turkey bacon or sausage patties or links or city ham and your choice of hash browns, creamy grits or fruit.
Tender & Pancakes
Fresh chicken tenders marinated then hand battered and fried to a perfect crisp. Served with buttermilk pancakes.
Wings / Pancakes
Whole jumbo wings brined in Chef Lee's special seasonings, hand breaded and fried until golden crispy. Served with buttermilk pancakes.
Biscuits & Gravy
Our famous biscuits open-faced topped with our homemade extra sausage sausage gravy.
Egg Breakfast
Served with Breakfast Side and Bread Choice. May add a meat for an extra charge.
Steak & Eggs
oz New York Strip, Eggs any style served with Breakfast Side and Bread Choice.
Corn Beef Hash Slam (Farm Fresh Eggs)
Corn Beef Hash, Eggs any style and your choice of bread.
Conntry Fried Steak
A hearty oz seasoned and breaded steak smothered with our homemade sausage gravy. Served eggs and a biscuit
Farm Fresh Eggs
Omelettes
Cheese Omelette
Your choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, or Pepper Jack served with your choice of hash browns, creamy grits, or fresh fruit and buttermilk or toast.
Veggie Omelette
Fresh broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and cheddar cheese served with your choice of hash browns, creamy grits, or fresh fruit and buttermilk biscuits or toast.
Western Omelette
Diced ham, peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese served with a choice of hash browns, creamy grits, or fresh fruit and buttermilk biscuits or toast.
Greek Omelette
Spinach, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese served with your choice of hash browns, creamy grits, or fresh fruit and buttermilk biscuit or toast.
Egg White Supreme
Spinach, onion, mushroom, and cheddar cheese served with your choice of hash browns, creamy grits, or fresh fruit and buttermilk biscuit or toast.
San Bernardino
Chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese served with your choice of hash browns, creamy grits, or fresh fruit and buttermilk biscuit or toast.
Meat Lover's
Applewood bacon, sausage, ham and cheddar cheese served with your choice of hash browns, creamy grits, or fresh fruit and buttermilk biscuits or toast.
Egg Biscuit
Buttermilk biscuit and an egg any style. Add Cheese and a meat for an additional charge.
Egg Sandwich
Eggs any style on your choice of toast. Add cheese and meat for an additional charge
Chicken Biscuit
Chicken Biscuit.
Breakfast Biscuit & Sandwiches
Buttermilk Pancakes
Short Stack
Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Add chocolate chips or compote for an additional charge.
Hot Cake Special
Three buttermilk pancakes, choice of meat and two eggs any style.
Redeye Special With Pancakes (Buttermilk Pancakes)
Our most popular breakfast! Two buttermilk pancakes served with two eggs any style, breakfast meat choice and your choice of breakfast side.
Tall Stack
Three fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Add chocolate chips or compote for an additional charge.
French Toast
Two thick slices of our challah bread dipped in our special mix and then dusted with powdered sugar.
Coconut French Toast
Two thick slices of our challah bread, dipped in our special mix and coated in our Mackinaw city mixture of a tasty crunch sensation and then dusted with powdered sugar.
French Toast
Waffles
Waffle
Belgian style waffle cooked golden brown served with syrup and butter. May add a side and topping for an additional charge.
Men At Work Meat
Belgian style waffle cooked golden brown served with syrup and butter. Comes with a choice of breakfast meat. Add chocolate chips, pecans or compote for an additional charge.
The Uptown
Golden waffle, hash browns, creamy grits, or fruit and two eggs any style.
Say Cheese
Belgian waffle with a side of cheesy scrambled eggs
Redeye Special With Waffle (Waffles)
Our most popular breakfast! A golden waffle served with two eggs any style, breakfast meat choice and your choice of breakfast side.
Wings & Waffle (Waffles)
Whole natural jumbo chicken wings marinated in Chef Lee's special marinade and coated with his secret four mix then fried to a perfect crisp. Severed with a golden brown belgian waffle.
Egg
Cooked Any Style.
Creamy Grits
Our famous perfectly seasoned, creamy grits.
Bowl Grits
Our famous perfectly seasoned, creamy grits
Hash Brown
Generous portion of crispy golden brown shredded potatoes. Add Cheese(smothered), Grilled Onions(scattered), Diced Ham(chunked) or all the way for an additional charge.
Bacon
Crispy bacon strips, perfectly cooked to enhance their savory flavor.
City Ham
A savory slice of ham, typically prepared by grilling or baking to highlight its natural flavors.
Center Cut Country Ham
Thomas Brothers whole center slice cut country ham
Corn Beef Hash
A savory mix of diced corned beef, potatoes, and onions, typically pan-fried to a golden crisp.
Livermush
A savory, pan-fried block of pork liver and cornmeal, seasoned with spices for a hearty breakfast side.
Sausage Gravy
Sausage gravy is a homemade blend of creamy gravy and seasoned ground sausage, often served as a comforting side.
Sausage Links
Savory sausage links, perfectly seasoned and cooked to a golden brown.
Sausage Patties
Savory sausage patties made from seasoned ground meat, cooked to a golden brown.
Turkey Bacon
Crispy Turkey Bacon Strips - Perfectly Sizzled for a Smoky Flavor
Turkey Sausage Patties
Savory turkey sausage patties, seasoned and cooked to a golden brown.
Single Pancake
A single large pancake, typically served with butter and maple syrup.
Fresh Fruit
Cantaloupe honey dew pineapple and grapes
Banana
A single, ripe banana, offering a naturally sweet and satisfying addition to your breakfast.
Half Grapefruit
A refreshing half grapefruit, often served as a light and citrusy complement to any breakfast meal.
Biscuit
Fluffy, golden-brown biscuit with a soft, buttery interior.
Rye Toast
Two slices of toasted rye bread, served as a simple yet classic side.
Wheat Toast
Crispy and wholesome, perfect for topping or enjoying solo.
White Toast
Lightly toasted, golden brown sliced bread.
Breakfast Sides
Appetizers
Cheeseburger Slider
Angus beef patty atop our fresh baked roll, secret sauce, grilled onions, American cheese, pickle and side of fries. Add an extra slider for an additional cost.
Chicken Slider
Grilled marinated chicken breast placed atop our fresh baked roll, grilled onions, provolone cheese mayo and a side of fries. Add an extra slider for an additional cost.
Chicken Tender Appetizer
Four never been frozen chicken tenders, hand-breaded and fried to perfection, served with our house sauce.
French Fries
Thick Cut Waffle Fries Seasoned with our house made fry salt
Loaded Fries
Thick cut Waffle fries seasoned with our house made fry salt topped with chili, cheese, bacon and jalapenos!
Firecracker Shrimp Appetizer
Twelve shrimp hand-breaded, fried and tosses in our own sweet and spicy firecracker sauce served with homemade ranch dressing dip.
Nathan's All Beef Hot Dog
Nathan's % All Beef Hot Dog with the fixings.
Onion Ring Appetizer
Thick sliced onions hand cut and breaded in our own flour mix. Fried golden brown and served with House sauce for dipping.
Wings (Appetizers)
Fresh never frozen wings fried and tossed in Hot, Mild, Honey BBQ or Garlic Teriyaki sauce. Served with celery and choice of dressing.
Hush Puppies
Golden-fried cornmeal hush puppies typically include green bell peppers, jalapeos, and sweet yellow onions.
Hamburger
% All-Natural Angus Chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce", and our homemade hand cut fries.
Cheeseburger
% All-Natural Angus chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce", with your choice of cheese and our homemade hand cut fries.
Bacon Cheeseburger
% All-Natural Angus Chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce", with your choice of cheese and bacon and our homemade hand cut fries.
Mexican Cheeseburger
% All-Natural Angus Chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce", with pepper jack cheese and jalapenos and our homemade hand cut fries.
Black And Bleu Burger
% All-Natural Angus Chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce", with montreal seasoning and bleu cheese crumbles and our homemade hand cut fries.
Carolina Burger
% All-Natural Angus Chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce", with chili, coleslaw, onions and your choice of cheese and our homemade hand cut fries.
Brunch Burger
% All-Natural Angus Chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce', with bacon, cheese and egg and our homemade hand cut fries.
California Burger
% All-Natural Angus Chuck and Sirloin beef pattie served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, award winning "secret sauce", with provolone, bacon and avocado and our homemade hand cut fries.
Turkey Burger
Turkey pattie served with provolone, lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli with fries or fresh fruit.
Veggie Burger
Veggie burger served with provolone, lettuce and tomato with fries or fresh fruit.
Redeye Burger
Our signature burger is a true taste sensation, comes loaded with tomato, onion, lettuce, pickle, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup served with hand-cut fries.
Burgers
Entrees
Hamburger Steak
oz of Angus beef topped with grilled onions,mushrooms and our homemade gravy served with a biscuit and two sides.
NY Strip
Hand-cut, oz choice cut steak served with a biscuit and two sides.
/ Chicken
These aren't just plain ole fried chicken, these are hand selected by Chef Lee himself and marinated overnight. Then they are hand-breaded in his secret four recipe and fried until they are golden crispy outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Served with a biscuit and two sides.
Spaghetti
A big bowl of spaghetti in our flavorful homemade meaty sauce topped with parmesan cheese served with garlic toast and house salad.
/ White
These aren't just plain ole fried chicken, these are hand selected by Chef Lee himself and marinated overnight. Then they are hand-breaded in his secret four recipe and fried until they are golden crispy outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Served with a biscuit and two sides.
/ Dark
These aren't just plain ole fried chicken, these are hand selected by Chef Lee himself and marinated overnight. Then they are hand-breaded in his secret four recipe and fried until they are golden crispy outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Served with a biscuit and two sides.
Family Pack
Breast, wings, thighs, and legs. Served with four buttermilk biscuits. Add two sides for an additional.
Chicken Tender Dinner
Six never frozen chicken tenders marinated then hand-battered and fried to a perfect crisp. Served with a side of our award winning hand-cut fries and our house sauce for dipping.
Wing Dinner
These aren't just plain ole fried chicken, these are hand selected by Chef Lee himself and marinated overnight. Then they are hand-breaded in his secret four recipe and fried until they are golden crispy outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Served with a biscuit and two sides.
Country Fried Steak
A hearty oz seasoned and breaded steak smothered with our homemade sausage gravy. Served with sides and a biscuit
Fish Dinner
Two pieces of mild white fish hand-breaded then fried golden brown and served with your choice of sides, cocktail or tartar sauce and buttermilk biscuit.
Shrimp Dinner
Twelve shrimp hand-beaded then fried golden brown and served with Side Items, cocktail or tartar sauce and a buttermilk biscuit.
Fish & Shrimp Dinner
A delicious combination of our hand-battered fried fish and shrimp served with your choice of sides, cocktail or tartar sauce and a buttermilk biscuit.
Firecracker Shrimp Dinner
Our spicy and flavorful shrimp hand-battered, fried and tossed in our own firecracker sauce-a little sweetness with some bite served with sides and a buttermilk biscuit.
Shrimp & Grits
A delicious combination of our famous creamy grits with shrimp and veggies sauteed in our homemade creole sauce. Comes with a buttermilk biscuit.
Seafood Platters
Salads
Garden Salad
Lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and shredded cheese. Add Chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers and feta cheese.
Apple Walnut Bleu Salad
Romaine lettuce, sliced fuji apples, walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles and dried cranberries. Recommended with our Red Wine Vinaigrette
Firecracker Shrimp Salad
Lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, shredded cheese and sweet and spicy firecracker shrimp
Caesar
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing. Add a protein for an additional charge.
Bleu Wedge
Iceberg lettuce wedge, diced tomatoes, bacon and bleu cheese crumbles.
Picnic Salad
Lettuce, Shredded cheese, tomatoes, egg, bacon, and hand breaded chicken tenders. Recommended with creole mustard dressing.
Cobb Salad
Lettuce, chopped egg, turkey, ham, tomato, bacon, onion and bleu cheese crumbles.
Deep Dish Bourbon Pecan Pie
A generous layer of bourbon-infused pecan filling, baked into a deep, flaky crust.
Chef Lee's Banana Pudding
Chef Lee's family recipe! Fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and whipped cream.
Death By Chocolate Cake
Layers of rich chocolate cake enveloped in luscious chocolate ganache, typically includes a dense, moist crumb.
New York Cheesecake
Rich and creamy classic New York-style cheesecake, with a buttery graham cracker crust.
Coconut Cake
A tender cake infused with coconut flavors, typically layered with a coconut cream filling and finished with a light whipped topping and toasted coconut shreds.
Carrot Cake
Classic moist cake made with fresh carrots, rich cream cheese frosting, and a hint of spice.
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Layers of light shortcake and creamy cheesecake, generously topped with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Red Velvet Cake
Luxurious Red Velvet, Cream Cheese Frosting, Subtle Cocoa. A Classic Indulgence.
Desserts
Beverages
Iced Tea
oz.
Coffee
oz. Regular or Decaf
Juice
oz. Choice of Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple
Soda
oz.
Small Milk
oz. Regular or chocolate
Bottled Water
Deer Park or similar
Coleslaw
Creamy shredded coleslaw. Made fresh daily.
Onion Rings
Thick sliced and breaded with our own flour mixture.
Collard Greens
seasoned with bacon, hot sauce and a touch of sugar
Broccoli
Steamed broccoli
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Home made mashed potatoes and brown gravy
Potato Salad
Creamy potato salad with tender potato chunks and a smooth, rich dressing.
House Salad
Lettuce, tomato, carrots, cucumber and shredded cheese. Your choice of dressing.
Fresh Fruit
Cantaloupe, Honey dew, Pineapple and grapes
Cheese Mac & Cheese
Chef Lee's recipe! Baked creamy goodness.
Green Beans
Seasoned with bacon
Cottage Cheese
Creamy, mild cottage cheese with a slightly tangy flavor, perfect for pairing with fruit or toast.
Waffle Fries
Try them with chili, cheese, or loaded with bacon and jalapenos too.