Food and Drink

Charlotte-area brunch spot opens doors on new location. ‘We’re so excited’

A Charlotte-area diner promises to serve “good food and plenty of it” at its newest location.

Stacks Kitchen, known for its all-day breakfast, has opened a new spot in Lancaster, South Carolina, the restaurant said via Instagram. With locations in Waxhaw and Matthews, this will mark the eatery’s third location in the Charlotte metro.

The diner will set up shop inside the former Leigh-Anne’s Restaurant spot along North Catawba Street.

A wedge of rich chocolate cream pie with a dark crust sits on a white plate, topped with generous swirls of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts. A silver spoon rests next to the slice, ready to scoop the dessert.
Stacks’ chocolate peanut butter pie has a chocolate crust. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive

“Mark and Karen Defeo will run and operate the restaurant, keeping the same tradition of heart and hospitality you’ve come to expect,” Stacks said via Instagram. “We are so excited for them!!”

CharlotteFive reached out for more information Tuesday and was awaiting a response.

Stacks Kitchen-Lancaster will serve more of the same crowd favorites. Customers can expect classic breakfast including eggs, pancakes, waffles and French toast, CharlotteFive previously reported. Fried green tomatoes are also on the menu alongside baked meatloaf, shrimp and grits and other comfort foods.

A savory dish featuring a cheddar-topped turkey burger and a side of Greek pasta salad served in a small white bowl. The burger is garnished with crispy bacon, while the salad features penne, olives, feta cheese, and red onion rings.
A turkey burger wtih turkey bacon and a side of pasta salad at Stacks. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive

And what’s a diner without dessert? Options include an assortment of cakes, pies, ice cream and other sweet treats.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

A storefront view of a restaurant called Stacks Kitchen, which serves breakfast and lunch, located in a brick strip mall next to K & E Nails. The restaurant entrance is framed by three brick arches, with several people standing near the doorway and outdoor patio seating visible to the left.
Stacks Kitchen, an all-day breakfast and lunch spot in Waxhaw, NC, is opening a third location. Google Street View image from Aug. 2022 © 2025 Google

Stacks Kitchen

Location: 200 N Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC (now open)

Location: 11100 Monroe Rd A, Matthews, NC 28105

Location: 1315 N Broome St, Waxhaw, NC 28173

Cuisine: All-day breakfast and lunch

Menu

Instagram: @stackskitchenwxw

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This story was originally published October 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM.

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Tanasia Kenney
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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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