Great burgers, dogs and bbq. Have eaten there hundreds of times. Nothing fancy just good ole fried food

Old style country burger place with amazing burgers. Best in Catawba county! Cash only but they have an atm across the street. Service was fast and the price for what you got was great. read more

Local town dive been around since I was a kid, everything good. Come on in and let Theresa,Tammy, Scotty, and Angie take care of your hungry tummy. read more

Best burger ,I have a stop there now and then, the best bacon cheese burger ever in my lifetime.!!

Great BURGERS AND BREAKFAST. Great service. Home town feel. Love love it. Claremont little secret. It can be crowded at times.

Where all the locals go! Food is excellent and the staff treat you like family even though they are slammed everyday!

I don't eat red meat but will make an exception for this places burger- hand formed, lean and delicious. Best French fries too- crispy and not oily ( they change oil often). Don't skip over this spot because it's a gem in Claremont. read more

The best part about being from Claremont NC is the Claremont Cafe. I literally make trips from FL to NC just to eat here. The people are my people, the place, my kinda place. It literally is home. read more

I always heard about it but nothing I heard did it justice. The best burger I have ever had in my life. It is a lip smacker for sure. You have never had a vurger till you have eaten here. read more

Stopped in here yesterday because of a couple of reviews I had read. This is a bare bones, small town grill, with a hint of character, and a sense of better times. There are maybe 8 or 10 small, plain tables, and no counter seats. You order at one end of the counter/cooking area, just as you get in the door, and then proceed past the cooking area to pick up, and pay for your order - there is no table service. The hot dog is not one I would order again, in fact, I left most of it uneaten - chili was sweet with too much of a tomato taste. Now, the cheeseburger was very, very good, and every morsel was consumed with gusto. It was nice and greasy, good size, and nice flavor. The fries were serviceable, no more. The prices are very reasonable. Bottom line: if I were in Claremont, and wanted a cheeseburger, I'd stop by, but that's about it. read more

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It has been 40 years since I have been to the Claremont Café. Same as I remember everything was delicious. Perfectly cooked liver mush two eggs over medium, grits perfect texture and flavor, a swipe of butter and spoon jelly toast. The perfect North Carolina breakfast read more

The best good ole food ever. From the Amazing Tater Tots, crispy liver mush to the best cheeseburger ever.. yummy

Everything you want to remember as a kid. It's not fancy, but you will tell everyone about it. Cheeseburgers first thing in the morning. Breakfast sandwiches/plates are all great. read more

Great stick to your ribs food. If you leave hungry it's your own fault. You can get anything you want. Breakfast to lunch.

My cousins own it. The food is great been eating there for sixty plus years! You have to eat breakfast there, you want leave hungry, lunch get a hamburger steak pate or bar-b-q plate all great Friendly People from all around comes here. read more

Been here once I really liked it staff was so nice, I would come here again! The pound cakes are also so good. Who ever makes them you are so wonderful. read more

Claremont, NC is a small town an hour west of Charlotte. The cafe resides in the middle of town and is, as far as I know, a family operation that has been running strong for at least a couple of generations. This is a prime example of classic American culture. This is a spot where neighbors, families, and friends come to eat breakfast and lunch and will most definitely see a friendly face. For starters, the sweet tea is divine. Like Grandma would make it with a gallon of sugar. They also have Cheerwine which is a Carolina treasure. Try it. You'll love it. The food consists of hotdogs, burgers, chili, tomato sandwiches, ham sandwiches, liver-mush(scrapple to some), breakfast sandwiches and a countless variety of other delicious choices. Everything is delicious and made just right. Killer tater tots and fries. My Mom moved to Claremont years back and every time i'm in town I have to get my fix. It's sooooo good. Did I mention that it is super inexpensive. Word. Awesome! Incredible! read more

Holy Cow - where has this gem been all my life. I just went today for the first time and had an amazing Pork Burger with Sweet Tea that was just right. I loved the ambiance, great local flavor. Burger lovers and purveyors of fine divey diners across America don't wanna miss out on this joint. Me, myself, my Mother and Father and I all ate for $11. No Kidding. read more

I'd give them 5 stars, but the food is not only delicious it's also dangerous. Oh Lord, I love Claremont Cafe. You walk in, get in line, file by a plexiglass window in front of the grill that has warped from heat/grease/time to make the kitchen look like a cross between Norman Rockwell and Salvador Dali paintings. The place is usually full of lunch regulars: EMTs, locals, and a bunch of old men sitting around looking hateful. Be sure to get that burger 'all the way'. That's the only way in western NC. read more

I've only been here a few times but I would love to work here all the staff was so friendly and they helped one another out so if anyone that is running the place sees this this post if you're hiring please please let me know I live in Claremont also and I would be glad to start whenever if you have a position available just to call me or text me at 828-851-7606 thank you and God bless you read more

This little cafe is a landmark with amazing food. The cheeseburgers "all the way" are the best around! I've eaten there for decades and I hope it's around for years to come. read more

Wow. Just wow. This is the real deal hole in the wall good ole mom n pop family hamburger resturant. The staff was very nice and the burgers were out of this world. Don't come here expecting 5 star dining. Come here expecting a clean resturant, friendly folks, and great home made food. Make no mistakes the burgers are some of the best you will ever have. I can't wait to go back. Do yourself a favor and take a chance! You will enjoy it! read more

This is your momma's, daddy's and your small town cafe. You need to experience the charm and color this place has. It has been a family owned business for years and its still the best place around for breakfast or lunch. Great prices and friendly people. read more

Cash only BUT this place is great! Their bacon cheeseburgers are delicious! It's a self served join with canned drinks but it's totally worth it. read more

For what it is, I have to rate is 4 stars. Know that before you come, your gonna go self serve, and your going to eat burgers, fries, tator tots, hot dogs, etc. The service piece isn't quite clear, and it takes a few minutes to figure out you gotta serve yourself. Once you get thru that, order and get good, uphill from there. I had the double cheeseburger, loaded, and that it was. Didn't realize we put chili in a burger when it's "loaded". It was quite tasty, and the tots were very good. For local flare, this is a good choice. If you want fancy, not you place read more

Cheap prices and great food...burgers are made fresh and not frozen yummy to die for...

Place your order and THEN sit down. Otherwise you won't be acknowledged. This place is just like I remembered it from years ago. Had a good bacon double cheeseburger and fries. Prices are really cheap, too. read more

A Catawba County institution that everyone must experience at least once. Locals swear by it, and many are raised on their food from birth. Everything is excellent and the staff is very friendly. Hamburgers, hot dogs, fish sandwiches, roast pork, onion rings are all favorites. read more

Best Lunch in Claremont!!! Great food & great prices!! Great local hometown family business.

I used to love the burgers here until they changed to bun. Now the bun is bigger than the burger. Also, these people need to wear gloves. With all the food borne illnesses plaguing restaurants nowadays, I'd say it's a good investment. More stars for improved sanitation. read more

Love this place. Its your wonderful home town greasy spoon. Been in town for many years and is so great

Stopped for a quick breakfast. Ordered liver mush, egg & cheese sandwich. That's good Deja vu. Great food selections. People are great, too.

I went in there when I first moved down to the Carolina's near the cafe and I thought the food was greasy. also the place was a mess. Wasn't some where id sit and eat again. read more

Great family restaurant with friendly staff! The food is among the best the county has to offer if you're looking for something filling, delicious, and cheap. When you walk in you feel like you've been going there a long time even if it's your first dining experience there. I recommend the double bacon cheese burger! :-) read more

If you're traveling down I-40 near Hickory, NC and are in the mood for a good cheeseburger, this is your place. This is five guys before there was a five guys. Don't get me wrong, they're not going to win any culinary awards (it's kind of run down), but the burgers are really good. I can't speak for the hot dogs or other items, but then again you should go with a burger if you're at the Claremont Cafe. read more