My husband and I have drove past this spot a few times and always see a line out the door so we…read moredecided to stop! From the moment we walked in, it felt like a hometown icon. The vibes feel like this place has been here forever and take care of the community! My husband got the cowboy burger and I got the chicken tenders, the burger was amazing (I was honestly a little jealous) and my chicken tenders were crispy and a perfect pair for their house ranch! Overall an amazing experience, we will be back!

Fun great little spot in the heart of downtown Lincolnton. We went for lunch and had a 1/2&1/2. Was…read morepretty good. Locally sourced ingredients make for delicious meals. Go here and support local

Norman's Cafe is old school. Food is great and feels and tastes like eating good home cooking…read more Everything was solid, food, prices, service and cleanliness were all top notch. Highly recommend the chicken pie.

This is a small town cafe with all the perks. Me and my friend came in for lunch after a long hike…read more We ordered cheeseburgers, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks. We devoured as much as we could fit! The service was kind and quick and the food was everything you'd expect from a small town cafe. Everyone knew the regulars and we still felt at home. If we hike out that way again we definitely will be back!

Upon early entry they got us a seat, the place is loud and upbeat. The interior design was very…read morenice. The staff was very friendly & excellent. The food was excellent and not your normal run of the mill taste. We agreed we would go back. My wife & I like to eat out sometime. We don't like to eat out every week.

We had a 6 PM reservation at Supperland on a Tuesday and had such a great experience. Parking can…read morebe a little limited since the restaurant does not have its own dedicated parking lot, but we were able to find street parking nearby. If you live close to the area, I would recommend taking an Uber or rideshare just to make things easier. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. It is located inside a renovated old church, and the atmosphere is gorgeous. There is also a patio and a separate bar area. We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated right away. Our server, Thomas, was great and provided wonderful service throughout the evening. My friend had an extra dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, and I had a Grey Goose Cosmopolitan. The drinks were excellent. For an appetizer, we had six raw oysters with a sweet honeydew and kiwi flavor. I usually prefer my oysters with cocktail sauce and horseradish, so this was something different for me, but I really enjoyed them. They had a really nice sweet and savory flavor. For dinner, my friend and I split the branzino, which was grilled with fresh herbs and was delicious. We also had the wood oven Brussels sprouts and the mac and cheese, and both were very good. Overall, the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all great. My girlfriend and I had the perfect girls' night out enjoying dinner, drinks, and catching up. I really enjoyed my experience at Supperland and would definitely recommend it.

Burger, all the way. Trust me! The service is extremely friendly. I love the family feel. I…read morehaven't had a bad meal yet.

Best cheeseburger you will ever eat, only way to get it is all the way. Been eating here for years…read morealways good and always consistent. Haven't had much other menu items because the cheeseburgers are so good.

First time trying Mckoys Smokehouse while in Charlotte visiting some friends. I loved the look of…read morethe place. I asked to be seated on the patio and loved the spot. I ordered the quiet dogs and nachos for an appetizer. Both were great! For the main I shared Living the dream with my wife. It was delicious and huge! There were definitely leftovers and we also ate a lot at the restaurant. I will definitely be back next time!

The customer service was good. They checked on me a few times while I was there eating. The nachos…read morewere good and I ordered some wings to go. The food wasn't knock your socks off but it was decent. I ordered 10 wings to go and they were good but nothing to write home about. They have some other good things on the menu but I haven't tried them all yet.

I love this market/general store! The produce is always amazing. I wish they'd have their apple…read morecider slushie all year round. It's my favorite. And I love all the metal signs they carry too. My mom collects stuff like that so I always have to make sure I get one every now and then.

My favorite kind of place!…read more A nice selection of good looking produce, numerous plants/vegetables/herbs, yard art & bird houses are outside. Inside is full of specialty items including meats, cheeses, spreads, milk, candies, salsas, jams, butters, honey, t-shirts & more. They had gorgeous flower bouquets that would be a nice treat to oneself or gift for someone! The staff were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place! It's a great place to stop by itself or while also shopping the other stores along the main strip!

Great service and craft beer choice Open very late for…read morenight owls Great before a game or race

Came here for a graduation dinner and overall it was good. Early dinner time (4:45pm) and it…read morewasn't busy. We had a few issues though - I sampled two beers and never got to order a drink. Waitress just didn't follow up. My water sat unrefilled for a long time. Fried okra didn't taste like okra - but that suited a few of the party. But a few of us expected okra flavor only to be disappointed. Temp on the fried green tomatoes should have been warmer but overall it was very tasty. Our appetizer empty plates sat for a while - we even stacked them so it was clear they should be cleared. Ordered the salmon, which was good, but so did my mom. We ordered different temps and they couldn't tell which was which. Wife ordered a salad and for the price, there was barely anything there. Mac and cheese is still the star. Oysters were decent - I expected larger. The half chicken was a generous portion - nice crispy outside but a bit dry inside. I wouldn't order it (I almost did, but my one of our party did). One of our party ordered a stuffed leeks and it was so salty it was inedible. They did fix it and admitted it should have never left the kitchen. By the time the replacement came out it was after 6:05 (and they had to leave at 6:15). So they didn't get to eat their celebratory meal with the rest of us. Not the memory you want for a meal. Desserts were good. Tort was dense - honestly not sure if that's normal. Crème brûlée was very good. For a $400+ experience and our history with Pump House, I expected more.

We tried their food a few times as to go and recently ate inside the restaurant for the full…read moreexperience. I don't eat beef or pork so I was glad to see their chicken BBQ options. I ordered their pulled chicken sandwich on Texas Toast meal with Mac & Cheese and fries. My husband wanted to try more of the sides so he ended up getting their 3 side plate (fried okra, baked bean, and corn pudding). Their Special on Tuesdays is their bone in ribs. There was anything that we tried and didn't like. City BBQ is now our go to spot when we're in the area or if we can't decide what we want to eat.

I have to admit being a NY Girl living in the South I now enjoy good BBQ. City is well known in the…read moreUniversity area. They do catering platters as well. Always good to know when you don't want to cook. Or have guests. Ambiance is friendly which is appreciated. You can either dine in or take it to go. I had the Judges sampler. It's brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken breat and wing. My sides were collard greens and Mac n cheese. Everything was good and we were satisfied. Give them a try

Pretty quick service for how popular and crowded it was…read more Pretty clean and everyone was respectful. We ordered a lot! - so many vegetarian options.

While visiting the Carolina's at the start of 2026, we decided to do a short day trip to Charolette…read moreand ended up at Optimist Hall. As a New Yorker we have our share of markets/food halls and OH fits the familiar script, with a slightly smaller footprint than what I've experienced. What never seems to change is that securing seating can be a challenge because all spots are "prime" real estate and the abundance of choices is an indecisive person's nightmare. Nonetheless, to all the foodies at heart those are just minor details for mere mortals... lol. We managed to grab a larger enough table and everyone circled until we made our individual choices and then returned to our central meeting spot to break bread and indulge in all of our finds. We enjoyed several of the eateries we experienced and I was particularly intrigued by the plant store (albeit kinda pricey). Returning is a no brainer especially for the places that were most memorable. Just A Note: Parking is not free, payment is required. Please note depending on the time of day it can be crowded so securing a spot will require patience.

Tasty, crunchy yet juicy, spicy. This is the best fried chicken I've ever had. Excellent southern…read moresides, as well. I recommend the chicken, macaroni balls, tender plate or the leg plate. Zippy ranch, too I don't think I can recommend the hottest they have (burns like the dickens), but nice and spicy. The chicken is beautifully red when you get it spicy.

We stopped here this past week for lunch and glad we did...however, if/when we're back in NC, I…read morewould order a different selection. We ordered the Pimento Cheese Chicken BLT Sandwich (+ Sweet Potato Casserole) and the Rocky's Royale w/ Cheese Sandwich (+ Pickles). The "sandwich" aspect of both meals took away from the shining star - which was the chicken. The pieces of bread just got in the way and made it harder to eat - not to mention that the bread was cold - not toasted. We both ordered "hot" - which when you ate the chicken itself - had such a nice kick. Next time - skip the sandwich aspect and just get the hot chicken + side of pickles. The sweet potato casserole was fine - but it's the chicken you want to write home about. Staff-wise / ordering / atmosphere was great. Everyone was very helpful and had it not been raining - we would have sat on the large outdoor patio.