Reviews

What a wonderful addition to Cornelius! We recently visited The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen for breakfast at their beautiful new restaurant — and it was absolutely fantastic. The best part? The restaurant is open to the public, so no membership is needed to enjoy it.

The service was excellent from start to finish — attentive, friendly, and professional. I ordered the omelet, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, while my mother-in-law had the French toast, which she said was one of the best she’s ever had. Every detail, from the presentation to the quality of the ingredients, reflected a fine dining experience.

The atmosphere is warm and elegant, yet relaxed — a great place to start your day or meet friends for a leisurely meal. You can tell great thought went into the design and hospitality.

I highly encourage everyone in the area to stop by, whether you’re a pickleball player or not. The Serve is an impressive new spot that’s definitely worth a visit!

This place is FIRST CLASS! Clientele is amazing! The atmosphere is amazing! The staff is amazing! The courts are amazing! It is such a great experience to play and feel so welcome! You will NOT be disappointed to play here!

A few friends and I came out for the grand opening of The Serve Pickleball & Kitchen in Cornelius, and it absolutely exceeded expectations! We played pickleball indoors around 2:30, and the whole setup is incredible (spacious, clean, and beautifully designed). The courts and facility are immaculate, with such a modern feel (and yes - there are plenty of courts inside and outside)!!

After playing, we grabbed a table outside for food and drinks, and the vibe (and weather) was perfect. Our server, Austin, was fantastic. He was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. And a big shoutout to Chloé, who was so welcoming and clearly poured her heart into making this place so special!

Whether you’re here to play or just to hang out, this spot is a total win for Cornelius. Can’t wait to come back!

The Serve has an amazing setup!

Great pickleball courts, a cool Topgolf suite (golf, football, dodgeball games + more) and food that actually hits the spot.

Perfect mix of fun and community.

The Serve + Kitchen is an exciting and much-needed addition to the Lake Norman area, bringing together two passions that so many of us love, pickleball and golf under one world-class establishment. It’s more than just a place to play; it’s a community hub where friends, families, and neighbors can connect, compete, and enjoy a lifestyle centered around health, recreation, and fun. With top-tier courts, inviting dining, and a welcoming atmosphere, The Serve + Kitchen sets a new standard for what it means to experience pickleball and golf in our area. We’re fortunate to have such a destination right here at Lake Norman, and it’s sure to become the go-to spot for anyone who values great play, great food, and great community.

Went to The Serve on opening day and the food was phenomenal! I had the buffalo chicken wrap with fries and it was the perfect amount of spicy! Definitely will be back!

From the food to the experience, top notch! I highly recommend an hour in the Swing Suites and a short rib grilled cheese 🧀

I went to The Serve for their Grand Opening with some colleagues as a team building event and the whole place exceeded my expectations!!
Their cafe had absolutely incredible coffee and quick bites to eat (I had an iced pumpkin spice latte and a cake pop and they were both delicious)!

We got to play pickleball on one of their indoor courts, where the temperature was perfect and every court had their own little lounge space. We then also spent time in the top golf swing suites, playing golf, zombie dodgeball, soccer and precision football throws! So fun!

Every area had a server ready for us so we could order food and drinks — highly recommend their Thai shrimp!

We had a blast, played our hearts out, and will definitely be back!