5 Stars One of NC's 100 Must Eat's…read moreNo Frills, straight to the point simple burgers. Some people get hot dogs but the burgers are their bread and butter. Ketchup, mustard, onions, slaw, chili, and hot sauce- these are your toppings options. We make it a point to come to Melvin's every year when we come to White Lake. I wouldn't call them smash burgers but the way the secret blend of meat crisps up on the outside is something I haven't found where I'm from. When you step inside and see the line don't fret. They move customers thru like a machine. Everyone behind the counter has a responsibility so burger and dog production is high. I've heard they only make so many burgers a day so if they run out you are out of luck. The chili for topping the burgers and dogs is homemade as well and is bangin'.

Unfortunately Melvin's is no longer the Melvin's of it's heritage. Having grown up at White Lake I…read morebegan making the trip to Elizabethtown in the mid 60's almost each and every day I spent at the family cottage. I lived a diet of Melvin Hotdogs and occasional cheese burgers. Some 60 years later I have continued to make Elizabethtown my go to on the way to Southport specifically for a good hotdog. I'm sorry but today it didn't happen. I'm not sure the owners are the same today as yesteryear. The lady was in a dire hurry when I gave her the hotdog order immediately telling the person beside her to prepare me two hamburgers. I received the order and chose a booth to enjoy the tradition. The hotdogs were cool, the mustard, chili, & onions were dabbed in the middle leaving the remainder nothing but a dog and bun. It was a hurry up, take you order and move. It was 3pm and no line. Please, take heed to remember the heritage of Melvin's and go back to treating customer as the valued persons that have kept Melvin's a corner post of Elizabethtown. Unfortunately I no longer feel welcomed as I was for close to 65 years.

Even though our Bogangles is very very close to a local chicken restaurant we prefer Bojangles…read more Nice to purchase a large container of ice tea for cook outs.

From the owner: Since 1977, Bojangles has been serving boldly seasoned chicken, scratch-made biscuits, Legendary…read moreIced Tea® and all the classic Southern fixin's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All your favorites are only a tap away with the Bojangles app, whether you're craving chicken tenders, a chicken biscuit or a family meal with a whole lot of everything for everyone.

Bottom line: This visit to Melton's for takeout has some disappointments in an extremely long wait…read moreand fries being a bit mushy when eaten. The burger itself with mustard, slaw, chili did the trick and was pretty good. The Deets: I've had a few experiences with Melton's in Elizabethtown, the majority of which have been breakfast biscuits/sandwiches. They have been enjoyable in past visits. We decided this year when coming home from the beach and passing through E'town to grab some lunch to go at Melton's. I have to say, this visit did not hold up to past visits. When going in, it pretty much is what you would expect from a fast food type restaurant. Beyond the usual lit up menu over the ordering counter/register, there are a lot of printed paper items taped up all around as well, looking like they were possibly printed from an inkjet printer. We had a few customers in front of us that ordered then we placed our order to go, then waited. And waited. Yes, waited more. It was a long time, very much more than expected. I'm not sure what took so long, not only for us but other people that were waiting around us. Upon receiving my hamburger with mustard, slaw, chili, hold the onions, I was hungry indeed. The burger itself was pretty good. However the fries, they were not done to a crispy finish on the outside and were rather, mushy, in texture is the only word I can find...a bit disappointing. Enjoying this burger, as well as figuring good visits in the past, but disappointed by the very long wait and the fries not being crispy on the outside, I have to go 3 stars this time.

I didn't personally eat here but I was with two employees that did and they swear by those subs. If…read moreI wasn't on a diet I would have ate one so fast. I have never saw such a beautiful chicken sandwich, let alone sub. They take their fried chicken and put it on the hoagie roll. It was huge and both of the people I was with think they are absolutely Amazing. The pricing was unbelievable for the amount of food you get, too. They picked up so I didn't see the inherit of the place.

The staff are friendly but the service could use so fine tuning. Many times my order has been…read morewrong, cold, not fresh; I even had to return food after I got home. Very disappointing considering I have been to better McDonald's and the fact that there are other restaurants in the area.

I am a doordasher and a customer. Each time I am in there, it's like I am invisible, but…read moreacknowledge everybody else. I moved here from out of state back in December and this is by far the WORST McDonald's EVER! Being a dasher, it's need to have the order to the customer by a certain amount of time. A couple weeks ago, i was in there and clearly SAW the order put together, bagged and ready to go. I sat there waiting 10 MINUTES before they handed the order over. Another order was for 6 drinks. No food, ONLY DRINKS! Sat there for 20 minutes waiting on an order that should have taken only 2 minutes to put together. I raised hell to get the gentleman what he ordered. At that point, I was so mad, that I didn't even care if I was causing a scene. When I go there as a customer myself, order is WRONG ALWAYS. Fries are always cold. I can NEVER win at this place.

Much to my surprise, I had a good experience here. The ordering process was quick and simple, the…read morecashier was friendly, and our food came out hot and tasting great. I had a coupon code and didn't quite know how to work it. The manager got that taken care of with a simple little override so that I we were able to get the discount and move on. I chose the impossible whopper. So glad they have a veg-friendly option, because I'm getting tired of only having fries on road trips. I happily ate all my food. It was all typical fast-food faire and was priced accordingly. My expectations weren't super high and I was pleasantly surprised. Also, the bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of parking. I don't usually go to BK, but will try it again soon based on this experience.

When someone asks for extra this or that, put it on the burger! This restaurant is slow and…read moreemployees are stupid.

And might I add, that this is a strong 3-Star Rating. For starters, the restrooms are very clean,…read moreand the Customer Service is usually okay. What's the problem? To me, I feel like the portions of food that you receive with sandwiches just doesn't match the prices. Now, don't get me wrong, all Subways have rewards that you can use, but my thing is, PLEASE put fair portions of food on what I order.

I walked a mile to get here knowing I would have over half an hour before they closed. I walk in…read moreand they said they were closed. It was 925 and they don't close until 10. Screw your business.

Do you ever interact with people who make you wonder how they're able to dress themselves each day?…read moreIf you haven't, go to this Taco Bell in Etown and you'll know what I'm talking about. Also, ask the manager how a TACO joint runs out of tortillas. ‍ Oh, and take the "fast" out of fast food, because we sat and waited for our order for 30 minutes. It was a good reminder of how most of the "fast" food places are here in Bladen County...but on a more positive note, I like ice cream.

Walk in is never open, one day i went through the drive thru it was around lunch time an not one…read moreemployee.

This Arby's has extremely good customer service. The evening manager is hands down the best at…read moreensuring customers have a great experience. Also, the rest of the staff seems really on their game. It was super clean as well. We were here on October 20 around 5pm

Went to get cinnamon and rasin buscuit. The manager said she did not have frosting. What a bummerread more

A little lettuce with your burger?!? I've heard of using all rations available but maybe not the…read morebutt of the lettuce!

First time trying Barefoot sandwiches today! The online ordering was super convenient. My husband…read moreloved the Italian sub! I thought the chipotle chicken sandwich tasted SO good but would've been even better with the same bread that he had for the Italian sub. We also loved that we ordered the 12 inches and each half was wrapped individually. We will definitely be back!

We dropped into Barefoot Sandwich Shoppe on a whim and are so glad we did. The variety on the menu…read moreis impressive--there's something for everyone, whether you're after a comforting classic or something a little more unique. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with fresh ingredients. We decided to get the cheese steak sandwich, hot dogs, grilled cheese, a veggie wrap and each had a side of their signature crispy fries! The food was so good, I didn't even get a chance to snap a photo--I dove right in and couldn't put my fork down. That alone says a lot. The staff was friendly, attentive, and created a genuinely welcoming vibe. The atmosphere was laid-back but inviting, making it a perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a great meal. We're already looking forward to our next visit. This place is a gem!