Yanni Bistro

Yanni Bistro is truly a hidden gem in Matthews, NC. I’ve been here a few times before and always loved their food—especially the salads, which are consistently fresh and flavorful. And let’s not forget the gingersnaps. It seems like every time I visit, they’re generously offering complimentary gingersnaps. Today, I stopped in on a whim during my day off and ordered a lavender latte with almond milk and a gluten-free BLT. I decided to sit outside, soaking in the minimalist decor and letting the sound of birdsong become the soundtrack to my morning. Then something unexpected and lovely happened—the owner brought my BLT out to me personally and struck up a conversation. What started as a quick meal turned into a 30-minute, soul-filling talk about food, wellness, and the importance of clean ingredients. I learned that everything on the menu is sourced locally from the farmers market next door, and I could genuinely feel his passion and care behind every bite. Yanni Bistro gets 10 out of 5 stars for their incredible customer service, peaceful atmosphere, and commitment to healthy, locally-sourced ingredients. They also offer fantastic gluten-free and vegan options, which is a huge plus. If you’re in the area—go. Take yourself on a breakfast date. You might just leave with more than a full belly.

Food was amazing and the place was very cute and cozy! Owner is super sweet as well, I highly recommend this place and definitely will be returning soon. Great gluten free and vegan choices.

I have celiac disease. Yanni has great gluten free food. Some of the best GF bread I’ve had in a while. Fantastic atmosphere. The staff is very understanding. I asked if I ordered a sandwich on GF bread, would it be prepared separately from regular bread? The cashier confirmed that he uses different areas, utensils, and gloves for everything that’s gluten free. The GF macarons are great!