The food was very good, but the service is what won the day. Treated us like we had been going…read morethere our whole lives. I can't express just how much we loved this cozy, down home spot.

This is a review the locals can already attest to eagerly. What a gem tucked away just outside of…read moredowntown Morganton. So, if you're even close for breakfast, stop in! Ridiculously cheap prices for outstanding food and lots of it. Sprinkle in some good old country hospitality and you have a winner.

top tier food best food in Caldwell county by far so delicious every single time I order it is…read moreperfection . 10 stars finally a place that so delicious and well presented . please don't go anywhere truly amazing place

Magician was excellent and entertaining during waiting for seating as well as waiting for food…read more Excellent food and prices as well as nice rustic dining

The food is great! Coffee, amazing. No creamer or sugar needed in their drip it's so fresh. Lattes…read moreare good too! I came here EVERY MORNING for my coffee jolt and breakfast even though my hotel has free breakfast and coffee. I wish we had this back in Dallas!! Service is friendly, ambiance is great with items from local artists you can buy or browse while you wait.

Cute place! A bit confusing when you walk in. Wasn't sure of service so I asked. You order at the…read morecounter and they give you a number, then bring to your table. But if you need napkins or sweetener, you go up to a station inside. Coffee was awesome. Food was good, kinda like Starbucks food. Staff very kind and friendly!

My husband and I ate here last week. It was our first time at this restaurant. The service was…read moreexcellent. The waitress was very busy, but she came by often to make sure we were doing good. The food was delicious. If you want good service and good food be sure to check this place out. I loved the Trump flag. We will be back soon.

It's a very conservative restaurant so if you're a liberal person, look past the pro Trump, pro…read morelife stuff. We wanted to try the infamous "Livermush" and this place had it on the menu. It's a no frills restaurant and breakfast cuts off at 10:30. We just made it for breakfast but unfortunately they ran out of grits. Breakfast came with coffee and cost only $4.85! Insanely inexpensive. Two of us are for less than $10 so I gave a really nice tip to the hard working lady.

Sunday morning breakfast buffet. It's hard to go wrong there and Abele's did a very good job. A…read morefriendly waitress brought our carafe of coffee and while Mrs. K. decided to order from the menu, I started on the buffet. Before I was back with my first plate, her French Toast arrived. A great selection of proteins on the steam table and a nice variety of the classic breakfast offerings. A big plate of scrambled eggs and I was able to add cheese sauce and mushrooms on one side of my plate. On the other, some sausage links (very overdone) and some sliced ham (extremely salty). Lots of other high carb options available including biscuits, pancakes, French toast sticks, cheese and plain grits, home fries and tots. Something that might have been fried chicken livers and also some pieces of fried chicken. A dessert bar with banana pudding, jellos and fruits was also available. The place is clean and the service was great, clearing dirty dishes and restocking coffee creamer. A satisfying meal for sure. [Review 542 of 2026 - 4637 in North Carolina - 25724 overall]

Stopped here on our way home from the mountains. They have a great looking buffet for breakfast…read morebut we opted for a made to order menu ite. Food was very good, home cooking style, served hot and fresh. A good place to eat... when you come I highly recommend sitting in Tammy's section. She was ultra polite, just the right amount of attentive, and double checked my order was right before bringing it to the table (I know because she said they buttered my dry toast by mistake). Wow! You just can't find her kind of service very often. We'll definitely be back soon!!

Delightful respite from a long road trip. Clean. Friendly staff. Lots of locals. Coffee cup never…read moregot empty and plenty of smiles. Chicken fried steak breakfast was hot and tasty. Came with three eggs, a side and a biscuit. No complaints about any of them... I hope my travels bring me through here again

Patty was greasy not on bun. Coffee weak…read more Pancakes missing vanilla. No butter Seem like they were cutting corners left and right for your food

We visited The Allard Bakery and Bistro in Hudson during lunch hours and left with mixed…read moreimpressions, but also a strong desire to return for dinner. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, with a modern meets classic charm that sets the tone for a thoughtful dining experience. I had my eye on the shrimp gnocchi, which several reviewers rave about, but unfortunately it was unavailable that day. We started with side Caesars which was fresh and crisp, though fairly standard. I ordered the Jadore Chicken Garden Salad and asked if I could substitute grilled chicken for crispy, but was told no. Oddly, when the salad arrived, it had grilled chicken after all. It was good, just not particularly memorable. My husband had the steak and eggs, which he said were cooked perfectly. Again, solid execution, but nothing that stood out. That said, the overall quality of the main courses was very good. Looking over the dinner menu, we are eager to come back in the evening. The real magic happened at dessert. We overheard a staff member mention that one of the women behind the counter makes many of the desserts herself, and she may be from Italy. Our server couldn't stop praising her crème brûlée and key lime tart, so we had to try both. The crème brûlée was smooth and flavorful, though a bit softer than I prefer. But the key lime tart? Absolutely phenomenal. My husband, a Tampa native and self-proclaimed key lime aficionado, broke his keto diet for it--and declared it one of the best he's ever had. I don't usually like key lime, but even I was impressed. Tangy, creamy, and perfectly balanced--it's a must-try if you're anywhere near Hudson. Service was friendly, and while there were a few small hiccups, the warmth and pride the staff take in their food really shines through. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu, and to get another slice of that unforgettable tart.

1/2 Review: The Allard Bakery and Bistro…read more We stopped in for a late lunch and were immediately greeted and seated, always a great first impression. Our table setup included two chairs and a couch. While comfortable, the couch sat noticeably lower than the tabletop, making it a bit awkward for dining. This was the only minor knock during our visit. Service, however, was outstanding. Our server, Austin, was kind, engaging, and genuinely attentive to our needs. The pacing was spot-on and the hospitality felt effortless and warm. Now for the food. We ordered the Farm Burger featuring Kobe beef, an over-easy egg, bourbon pork belly, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, and baby mixed greens. It arrived beautifully plated and cooked exactly as ordered. We upgraded to the truffle fries, which were absolutely worth it. Crispy, flavorful, and indulgent without being over the top. We also enjoyed the seasonal roasted beet salad, a refreshing and well-balanced dish with strawberries, roasted candied pecans, and a variety of beets that played together nicely in both flavor and texture. Pricing felt appropriate for the quality of ingredients, thoughtful plating, and excellent flavors coming out of the kitchen. All in all, a fantastic experience with just a small seating hiccup keeping it from a full five stars. A return visit is definitely planned.

I've been to this coffee house on numerous occasions and never had a bad experience. Staff are…read morealways friendly and the dining area is typically clean (the bathrooms could use some attention). The food is always good and your typical quality and is fair for the price Im paying.

I'm between 3 and 4 stars on this. Its just a local 24 hour breakfast and lunch diner. Very basic…read moretable booths and bar stools at the counter. Seat yourself and the waitress brings you menus. The coffee is some of the best fresh tasting ive had and the breakfasts are basic but cooked very well. My eggs were enormous, almost double sized and the fried bologna my wife ordered must have been nearly a 1/4" thick. This is a very popular spot. Luckily we walked in as most of the late breakfast crown were leaving but soon filled up again after we sat.

Good food at reasonable prices. A lot of local people eat here every day. Waitresses are very…read morefriendly and attentive. Just a great country atmosphere.

Food is always consistently really good , the people are nice and the wait staff are so sweet, the…read moregravy and biscuit is my thing. Yummy

I was craving something sweet after dinner and the restaurant didn't offer me dessert. Buzze's came…read moreup in my search as open and I do love general stores. When I walked in I heard music playing so that was a treat. The general store as a variety of items but I did come for the ice cream. There are a lot of flavors to pick from and they offer cups, cones, sundaes and milkshakes. The prices were very reasonable and the scoop portion was generous. I got one scoop of Yippee Skippee. It was peanut butter ice cream with caramel and chocolate covered pretzels and maybe some brownie pieces. The cup said it was Chocolate Shoppe ice cream from Wisconsin and high quality cream. They have an outside covered seating area but I stayed inside and ate the ice cream at one of the tables to listen to the music.

Great spot for ice cream. Friendly staff, quick service. The brownie was small, but good amount…read moreof ice cream. Lots of walnuts and whip cream. Definitely recommend