Some friends and I were in Aberdeen and decided to stop by for brunch. This place was hopping, but we only had to wait maybe two minutes for a table to be cleared. I ordered one of the make your own omelets and chose ham, cheese, and green peppers, plus a side of grits and a biscuit. I'd say it took probably 15 minutes for our food to come out. Unfortunately, I was given the wrong omelet. The hostess noticed and caught it right when I was looking up to call her. She had the correct one in her hand, so no biggie. The food was good! A lot to eat. While NC was in an extreme heat wave, it was pretty warm inside. Not sure if their AC was not keeping up well or what. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Make your own omelette - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

Amazing food using the freshest ingredients. I didn't realize you could get Michelin quality food in a small town like Southern Pines! We did have to wait on a seat but just meandered around a few stores on the same strip and before we knew it, the wait was over. The bar and all tables were bustling with tourists and locals. I had an egg white frittata bursting with roasted tomatoes and goat cheese topped with arugula. My husband had a huge salad and added perfectly cooked grilled shrimp. He loved the house-made dressing that came with it. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Egg White Fritatta - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

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Really cute and busy breakfast/brunch spot. Went to brunch on a Sunday, it was already busy. Service is very attentive and so nice. Many families with kids and just an all around wholesome restaurant. The food was so savory and an abundance of it. Music plays low in background, but conversations drown it. By the time we left, there was a line and wait list to get in. I would definitely come back. read more

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Great environment, with great staff. My girlfriend and I walked in and were immediately greeted with kindness. The food and coffee was delicious. I recommend the omelette but a sweet treat of waffles is never a bad choice. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Waffle! - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

First thing, get the donuts. I don't care if you don't like donuts, get them. You'll be glad. Every thing we ate was good. Service amazing and fast. This place is popular so go early or at 1pm. I noticed there was a break at 12:45 with lots of tables available. Family friendly atmosphere. They have a bar, get a drink relax and brunch. But again, Get The Donuts!!!! Seriously good, not too sweet, freshly made. Like served hot. read more

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I had a version of eggs Benedict over fried green tomatoes. The eggs were perfect (I don't usually say that cause it is so subjective). My friend got a bowl and didn't care for it, said it wasn't hot enough. We sat at the bar ( they were very busy on a Sunday) and loved the pleasant couple we were seated next to. I would definitely go back. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Hot brown mess. - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

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Great drinks! Amazing food! Great service! Had a 30min wait on a busy Saturday morning. Restaurant was clean, had cute decor, and a fun atmosphere. Once seated, we were promptly greeted by our waitress and service was great! Make sure to get the donuts! They were so good, we got an order to go. All of our entrees were delicious!! read more

Outstanding brunch! They happily swapped out the ham for fried green tomatoes on my Benedict, since I wanted the eggs with the red eye gravy. Husband also swapped out the bacon for country ham on his Benedict. Egg white omelette was delicious with Sun dried tomatoes, arugula and salsa verde. The grits were super creamy, the Belgian waffle thick and light. Had to wait 30 minutes for a table just before 10 on a Sunday morning, but well worth the wait. Definitely a favorite breakfast option down in Pinenut/SP/Aberdeen area. read more

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Great little breakfast and lunch diner with full bar. Went there at 10AM on a Sunday morning, they were busy and a line for a table at times. Waitress and service were good. I would say the food took a little bit longer than anticipated but was very good. They serve both breakfast and lunch menu all day. I had a loaded omelette with grits and a biscuit as the sides, great meal! Smash burgers for the others were well liked. Overall nice place definitely would go again ! read more

I ordered the Train Wreck which was a whole bunch of goodness on top a split buttermilk biscuit. It included fried chicken, bacon, egg topped with sausage gravy. One word: YUM!!! I definitely recommend this dish. Our service was fantastic. friendly and very patient with our party of 12 that included three children. Very cool atmosphere. Definitely felt like a place for regulars to visit and eat delicious food. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Train Wreck - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

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Mason's is seriously one of the best spots around--if you can get a seat! It gets busy, but for good reason. We had the egg white frittata and the chicken egg plate, and both were amazing. Super fresh, full of flavor, and just really well done. The drinks were just as good--Bloody Mary was on point and the mimosa had really good champagne, not the usual watered-down stuff. Overall, great food, great drinks, and totally worth the wait. We'll definitely be back. read more

Excellent food and ambience to breakfast in the heart of downtown Aberdeen. Will be back again.

Emphatic yes. Highly highly recommend. We came for breakfast on a Tuesday ~ 8am. I had a delicious Americano and my husband had drip coffee. Both delicious. I had the fried green tomatoes and bacon eggs Benedict. SUPURB with potatoes on the side. My husband had the "hot mess" over easy. He said it was unreal. Cleaned his plate. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items as well as for lunch and dinner. read more

Came here for brunch before heading out to Holden Beach. We started with the donut holes which were absolutely delicious. Next I shared The Train Wreck with my friend and got a side of potatoes. It was all really yummy, the chicken was so moist and delicious and I'm picky about my breakfast potatoes but these were great! The coffee was good too, I just had a cup of regular old coffee but it was good. The service was a little lacking, we waited a lot for coffee and water refills but the place is super cute and in a really cute part of town. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Train wreck - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

Love this place! The food is always fresh, fast and amazing. Even if you are not a tomato fan, try the fried green tomatoes! There's something for everyone here. The ambiance is great. Small and intimate, brick and charm, warm and welcoming. Service is always on point. Don't miss this hidden gem. read more

$9 for this piece of salmon, for my ($21) salad is an absolute joke. I normally like this place and haven't ever done take out. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - An absolute joke. $9 for this piece of salmon for my salad - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

so good! we had to wait about 40min (showed up around 11:30, seated by 12:10pm on a sunday) but worth the wait. servers are super nice and the food was delicious and well priced. i got the urban cowboy - biscuit and spicy fried chicken read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - urban cowboy - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

Just had lunch at Masons in Aberdeen I had the chicken salad sandwich and sweet potato fries! It was delicious and the service was on point! Will definitely return here! read more

Best breakfast in town! The food is top tier. Drinks are great and Katy is the best. Would go more often but it's always packed (which says a lot). read more

What a terrific restaurant! Amazing decor and layout, prompt and attentive service. Food was delicious - fried green tomato sandwich was wonderful and the pimento cheese and bacon are the best - blackened salmon was also excellent - as was the chicken wings. Their chocolate cake was a great finish. read more

Always a great breakfast place! The biscuit and sausage gravy is a must try as well as the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Goodness galore! Too hard to decide. Quick and friendly service too! Busy at peak times so plan ahead. read more

Great place for brunch! The smell of the coffee welcomes you in and then all the other smells lets you know you chose a great place!! Huge tasty biscuits and really great food! read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Short rib hash with eggs and biscuit - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

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I love this place. One of the best spots if you like your coffee black, the syrup is to die for.

Consistently the best brunch we've had in the area. All fresh, all made-to-order and delicious. Service is also always outstanding as well.

My wife and I tried this place now that they are open for dinner. She had pot roast ... "best ever" I had brisket sandwich ... which was great . Bread was soft ..brisket was really good. Service was excellent and fairly priced. A little small but very pleasant experience. read more

What happened to this place? I used to love it and recommended it to everyone. The salad tasted like poison. The chicken salad just seemed blah. I looked around and almost no one was there for lunch. Red flag. Then I saw the health score. 90. You have to be really unmotivated and undisciplined to get a score like that. I won't be back. read more

Went out for brunch and decided to try this place nearby for the first time. Walking in, the environment was nice -- clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We seated ourselves and were greeted by our server shortly after, which started things off well.Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and as you can see in the photo, the batter wasn't fully cooked -- it looked discolored and underdone. That was already a letdown, so I moved on to my fries, only to find a long hair in my ranch (which they charge 50¢ each for, and we had two).When our server came back to ask if we wanted boxes, we politely mentioned that we weren't satisfied with the meal and just wanted one box for our fries. She gave us a blank stare, walked away, then returned with two boxes and the check. There was no apology or acknowledgment at all. We ended up paying full price for everything despite the issues.Overall, the place itself was nice, but the food quality and service were really disappointing. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

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My family and friends were in the area visiting and stopped by to get some good breakfast before starting our day. The food was amazing! The toast was fluffy-airy- and just melted in my mouth. This was the best toast that we had ever ate. Potatoes were crispy- not oily- and tasted super freshly cooked. Pancakes are amazingly delicious and huge! The blueberries & strawberries were big, juicy sweet, and delicious. Ms. Joy (I believe was her name- elder lady helping us) - she was extremely sweet, attentive & friendly. Didn't see if there was a kids menu available. We loved the atmosphere, modern look and super nice staff. The bathrooms are located in the back of building- which you cross the kitchen- the kitchen was super clean, organized and staff was working together. Bathrooms were super clean. read more

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This is a gem in small town Aberdeen. Make sure to come early or be prepared for at least a 30min wait on a Sunday late morning. They were very busy and took a while for us to get our food. There is only indoor seating, no outdoor seating. While we were waiting, it was cool to see the juicer in action, making fresh orange juice from whole oranges. They serve breakfast all day but I decided to go with a brunch meal. I was disappointed they ran out of cinnamon rolls. I ended up ordering the Birdies Hot Mess without smoked ham and with a biscuit. It came in a cute small skillet, topped with sausage gravy and garnished with fresh diced chives. It was good, very filling. I wished it had more gravy and wished the potatoes were more crispy. The biscuit was a large sized portion, fluffy and so buttery. The to-go coffee cup lid was a bit flimsy and no coffee holder was provided, so had to wait till it cooled down. Inside was cute with the bright yellow booth seat and the large Aberdeen light sign. The see-through salt and pepper Mason jars on each table were a cute touch. This is a good spot for breakfast or brunch if you're in the area. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Birdies hot mess ( without smoked ham) - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

This is by far the best breakfast in town! So fresh and so delicious! The biscuits are delicious and authentic And the fried chicken is the best I've ever had! Great service and so friendly! Full bar for breakfast and lunch! read more

Super cool place in downtown Aberdeen. I wish there was a way to get call ahead reservations or reserve online, but I also understand this is a small town restaurant, which is where it gets part of its charm. Plenty of cute shops downtown to visit while waiting, luckily, because you will be waiting...but definitely worth the wait. The French toast and the biscuits are so delicious. The sausage gravy and the chicken....omg. Southerners really do it best. Reminds me of my dad's side's cooking. Super cool inside. Love the Aberdeen sign. Really like the bar area too, very modern. Staff is great and service is great---water always full. A little slow as far as getting the food but so fresh and delicious. Love this place and can't wait to go back! Their cold brew coffee is to die for, too...if you can handle picking it over their mimosa carafe. read more

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Delicious food and amazing service. The cinnamon rolls are amazing, the fried green tomatoes are a must try, and they have a super tasty hot honey chicken sandwich. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

This place is phenomenal. Never disappoints. Got carry out today, chicken sandwich with fried green tomatoes. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich ( mild) & fried green tomatoes with a side of pimento cheese. - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

Salads are scrumptious ! Fresh potatoes and onions yum . Eggs anyway are terrific . Lots of variety in the menu

One of the few places open on sunday! But food is delicious and price is reasonable! Service is good as they keep fillin up my coffee Place is clean Need to wait a bit to get seated though read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Fried steak and grits! - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

We were in town and looking for a place to go to lunch after church. Waited 45 min to be seated. Over crowed, noisy, average food at best. We felt like we were seated on top of the people next to us. On the positive side, the waitress was super friendly! I might go back in an off peak time if they have them. read more

Mason's Restaurant & Grocery - Southern Near Me - Aberdeen, North Carolina

We visited on Nov 15th. Food was so good. Fresh, flavorful and tasty. Missy was an amazing server. She is very attentive and friendly. Keep her. Clean and neat restaurant. Bathroom was clean and smelled good. read more

Get the fried green tomatoes appetizer!!! Very charming decor. Might be a bit noisy for some. Service was just incredible. Very nice, attentive servers. I had the green tomato and bacon eggs Benedict. It was perfect. Again, though, order the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer for you and your guest(s). It's just delicious. read more

Love this place! We go here serveral times a month. It's the best breakfast in the local area. Highly recommend!

Amazing hidden restaurant with a good sized breakfast menu. The service was great the server was very attentive. The portions were huge! Everything tasted good the country fried steak could have been better not enough flavor. They have a large menu and the inside was very clean and modern farmhouse vibe. read more

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