FūD at Salud

Really awesome sandwiches. Portions are huge and service quick. There’s not much to say about this place, but if you want really tasty (cheap) food with great beer selection, look no further.

A must try when you’re in the area. Hanging out, listening to music, and talking with the friendly staff would be enough to bring you back again and again, but the food makes its own statement. This hidden gem has something for everyone including several vegetarian and vegan options. Be sure to make a special trip for brunch to try the waffles rancheros and The Double Down along with signature «Ale“rish Coffees.

While the idea is great, the waffles are just average waffles. We got like 4 or 5 types. I got the ham and brie, I thought the waffles would have some flavoring in them but alas, just waffle. I also got the s’more kind, surely the waffle would have Graham cracker crumbled into the batter but… just waffle.
In no hurry to return.

I was never going to jump on the «stuff on waffles@ bandwagon. I love this cute little hole in the wall store with such great flair and amazing smells, fine! Give me chicken and waffles!!! Oh my goodness! Firstly it’s chicken salad with berries and nuts. Then on a perfect fluffy waffle, some drizzle of syrup… Oh soooo good! Our friends had something with bananas and Nutella and were equally impressed. Love this place!

Excellent place! It is tucked away next to the beer place. There is free public parking in the back of the building. The owner is very nice and the service was prompt.

Two words: waffles rancheros.
I stumbled upon this place with 3 friends after skating in a roller derby bout at the Charlotte Roller Girls’ nearby warehouse. After grabbing a much needed caffeine fix from nearby Smelly Cat Coffee, we walked over to this place not knowing what to expect. We actually had trouble finding it and walked right past the entrance at first!
I saw waffles rancheros on the specials menu and knew that’s what I was going to get. I ordered mine with ground beef, and my veggie friend got hers with tempeh. I sampled both and they were good. The waffles were the perfect texture and right amount of sweetness. And so reasonably priced! What a gem. If I lived in Charlotte I would take all my out-​of-​town guests here so I could show this place off.

I hate to start a four star review with the negatives, but FuD is overrated. (Right now, FuD has 5 stars on more than thirty reviews.) Namely, the food that I had wasn’t very good. I tried The Dale Jr. and the Michelle O’Banh-Mi. I’m a vegetarian, so I was happy to see those options on the menu, but I didn’t think either was good. If I had to pick between the two, I’d go for the MOBM — it was much more filling and tasted a little better.
The good part about FuD is the beer shop next door (Salud, I think). The beer shop has countless options for craft bottled and canned beer. Also, they have several drafts. After you order your food at FuD, you can get a beer while you wait. The beer shop and FuD are basically the same place, and you can move back and forth between them without going outside. If it weren’t for the beer shop, I’d give FuD 3 stars.

I had the chicken and waffle sandwich which is by all accounts their flagship dish and it was great.

So I pretty much go here for lunch about once a week, since I work down the street. The chicken n waffles basically rocks my world, but everything I have tried has been great. Including their dessert waffles, chili, salads and pretzels. Jeff is pretty much the nicest and coolest dude around any way so I brag about FŪd all the time. And it’s also pretty nice that you can sneak over some beer from Salūd too.

The chicken and waffle sandwich is a MUST try!
The waffle is fresh and fluffy. Inside you have what seems like chicken salad and bacon bits mixed with syrup.
This is not your ordinary chicken and waffle plate. I like the concept of it being a sandwich because you get all the flavors in one bite.
I will be coming back for more when I am in town!

Came in to have a beer and got really hungry so tried their waffle sandwiches and was in love. Crazy good. The chicken and waffle one is definitely unexpected as it is chicken salad on a waffle… If you want a quick bite in Noda definitely worth checking out this spot. Love the chill vibe and nice employees.

Cool little divvy spot with an excellent menu and a great beer selection! The people were great as well. They could use more seating but you can’t complain about everything! Definitely worth a trip.

The Chicken and Waffle was delicious along with the potato salad. I was very impressed and will be back to try more things.
The syrup to put on top of the sandwich is the perfect level of sweetness.

First time coming here and the reviews didn’t steer me wrong. I broke out of the spare t norm of getting the classic chicken and waffles and got something that they have recently added to their menu that the order taker pointed out. (Pico something or other) it was just what I was looking for today. A sandwich that was simple but blew my mind at the same time. The place was completely empty but it feels like it would get pretty busy in the evening (I went around 1). The food was brought to my table in a timely manner and the guy who took my order was nice and helpful. They also had some really good music playing. If I were to take any points off it would be a .25 because the pasta salad wasn’t what I was expecting (not the spiral pasta your use to). All in all I will return if I’m by nods looking for some simple delicious lunch (or dinner you never know)

This place blew me away. I’m not talking about a breeze, but out of my shoes, against the wall and monkeys flying around the room.
Hole in the wall is a great description for the setup, but take any negative connotations you may associate with the term and throw those out the window. Here are my top 3 reasons I love this place:
1) The food — even if you don’t like tofu, try the Michelle O Bahn Mi — an incredible Vietnamese style sandwich featuring beer marinated tofu with perfect texture and mix of flavors. I tried the special, a BBQ, plate. Made onsite and smoked/​cooked for 10 hours — served with rough cut stewed collards and black eyed peas (which I swear they put beer and mustard in). The Giant pretzel made with NODA beer was super soft and buttery — served with steaming hot beer cheese. Dessert was the best — a fresh cooked waffle sandwich with cannoli filling — really nice fresh ricotta and cinnamon taste.
2) The guys who make and serve the food — humble, friendly, love what they do, very talented at making things that taste awesome
3) They share space with Salud Bottle Shop — so you can pair the wicked good food with wicked good beer!!!
This is one of those places you just have to go experience for yourself. It really a high grade product made with high grade ingredients. I have my next three meals planned there already!!!

BEST VEGAN WAFFLE EVER!!!
For this factor alone, you should go.
I got mine with the jelly and subbed a banana for the Nutella (not vegan) and they gladly accommodated.
Service was kind and friendly.
It is worth the stop!

The Dale Jr. is easily one of the best sandwiches in Charlotte. Homemade vegan pimento cheese and tempeh bacon with tomatoes. So delicious! Come on a Monday and pair it with some $ 3.50 drafts next door and you’ll have discovered a new reason to live.
The Michelle O’bahn mi was delicious as well so probably can’t go wrong with any selection.
Props to them for actually having 2 V is for Vegan sandwiches on the menu. Not to mention you can get vegan waffles.
I regret not praising them sooner, but I will likely see you there on Mondays for lunch. It’s a hip little eatery that you would find in a city like Portland or Austin and is a welcome addition to Charlotte.

Wonderful! I have always loved this place as a beer shop, even better with food. Very unique and interesting combinations. Quality ingredients. Far from «bar food». I was very impressed at the deliciousness of the food! Will keep going back. Friendly service too! Love!

I have only been to Fud once so far and one visit only allows you to review a place so well. However, the one time I have been there I was impressed. Fud is a little unique shop the specializes in sandwiches using fresh made waffles instead of bread, along with an amazing bottled beer selection and a few choice draft choices. I got a waffle sandwich with Nutella and a strawberry Limbic jelly, and yes it was a good as it sounds. That was not the kicker though the kicker was the price the sandwich was only $ 4!!! I also got a interesting beer from Germany named Pink Panzer, that was pretty good as well. I will repeat again an update to 5 stars if they continue to impress!

If you haven’t tried this place, go now. It’s amazing. It appears to be a hole in the wall at the top end of NoDa, but the food is extraordinary.
The PRETZEL is from Dukes’s and pretty good. It’s reheated and crisped in the panini press. It will feed more than one person as an appetizer. The accompanying BEER CHEESE DIP is made with Birdsong Jalapeño Pale Ale, which sounds better than it was. Not my favorite item, as the cheese got a little grainy, but overall a solid starter.
On to the highlights… I got the INTIMIDATOR, which included pimento cheese, tomato, and house made fake bacon (from tempeh) on sourdough bread. I’m seriously dreaming about this sandwich and how quickly I can make it back for another taste. This is not a diet item! But the perfectly buttery grilled bread with the sharp pimento and the super tasty fake-​bacon was worth every calorie.
Sister got the REAPER, and all I know is that it’s made with super hot pepper Carolina Reaper and that sister said it’s the best sandwich she’s ever eaten in her life.
Mom got the PBH, house made chunky peanut butter, bananas, honey and bacon on the amazingly soft but crispy waffles. She also thought it was one of the most interesting and best sandwich combinations she’s had.
We also got to try the waffles with two sauces made in house: a raspberry framboise jam and a CocoLoco Nutella. Both were so good. And the waffles… ! Ugh. I can’t describe how much I loved everything about this place.
Another great point was the ORZO PASTA SALAD SIDE WITH FETA. You’d think it would be a side. Not much thought put into it. Something to make people feel they got a full meal. But no. This side was very well done. The flavors were so strong and bright and fresh. The feta added a lot. And overall it was worth eating on its own. Which is the first time I’ve ever thought that about orzo salad.
Adding to the experience was the very personal service from the guy running the place. He didn’t mind our 30 questions about every menu item, but rather seemed to enjoy talking about all the food. He gave great suggestions and even figured out how to make the vegetarians happy.
Because it’s so casual inside, it’s also a place I don’t mind bringing my 10 month old. She can play and talk without annoying everyone. Solid 5 stars and I can’t wait to go back!

Second time checking this place out with my lady and after ordering half (not quite but basically!) the menu on each occasion I feel compelled to review. Gonna hit a few highlights from my last visit, listed with my favorites first…
You’re Killing Me S’mores — a dessert waffle s’mores style. This was awesome thanks to homemade marshmallows that are toasted to order. Yes, you read that correctly. Doubt this will be a standard menu item since they are always mixing up the dessert options, but so far they are 2 for 2 in far exceeding expectations on dessert (had panna cotta last time that was just nasty good).
The Intimidator — this was my repeat from the last visit, but I added avocado because, well, what isn’t better with some of the green stuff. Was a great add to this bacon and pimento cheese grilled cheese… I think this will be my go-​to.
The Gobbler — Thanksgiving dinner on a sandwich — for serious. Enjoyed this guy, but it filled my belly after the Intimidator which was a tough act to follow!
Michelle O’Bahn Mi — awesome flavor for this vegetarian take on a Bahn Mi sandwich. I’m a texture guy so would have liked to see some more crunch but this was a solid piece of goodness.
Beer Cheese Pretzel — Not my favorite pretzel (too dense for me) but you could drink the cheese… which is basically what I did.
This place is definitely worth checking out. A bonus is the guys running this place are genuinely good people and there is great beer to boot.