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    Murphy's Lunch

    4.6 (63 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Where you pick up your food and order
    Sandy B.

    Nothing fancy here but this 1 man diner is pretty fast service. They call your number and you pick up your food. There is plenty of table seating and more at the back room as well. The ladies room looks as if it used to be a closet. The toilet is behind a door and the wash basin is in the hallway outside that area. You get polite service from the man behind the counter as he works quickly to get your made to order food for you. If you like old time diner style restaurants and don't mind photos of Art Garfunkel on the walls, this just might be your kinda place.

    Hot Bar
    R J.

    Loved the concept of this place. You have the option to order from their menu. Everything is made fresh with real ingredients, or from their hot bar. This gives you the option to dine quickly if you're in a rush. The location downtown is great but unfortunately the road in front of Murphys is closed due to the construction or the new Kaleidum. (Fortunately the construction should be complete in the next few weeks). Because of this, I had a hard time finding parking. Rosemary chicken from the hot bar; I was genuinely surprised at how much flavor everything on the plate had! And I do mean everything. The rice, the chicken, the vegetables, and the greens. Amazing The grilled chicken club was ordered from the menu but prepared quickly and everything tasted fresh.

    Cheeseburger and fries
    Marcus W.

    I had never heard of this place until a friend told me about it. We got there about 1:30 p.m. and they have a cafeteria style service but since it was so late they were almost out of some of the food. Luckily they had a large selection of burgers and sandwiches and being somebody who loves a good cheeseburger I went with a cheeseburger and fries. The burger was a hand patty burger and amazingly delicious. I was most impressed by the fact that this whole operation seemed to be run by one guy named John who was doing a stellar job. Parking is not the greatest downtown but there was a parking deck nearby and only cost $1.25 to park there so that's not too bad. So I will definitely be back for one of their other sandwiches next time.

    Daily specials
    Kiesha C.

    The food has not changed. Always FRESH, HOT, SEASONED and served with love! This is a hidden gem on 3rd. If you don't know I'm telling ya! The prices are old school so I are the portions! Tellem Kiesha sent cha!

    The Big Club Sandwich with side order of fries.
    Lenore D.

    Went for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. It's a small storefront with metered parking on the street. This is literally a one man show. Owner cooks, takes orders/payments, buses tables etc. Even with him juggling all this service was quick and food ready in a reasonable amount of time. This is an old school lunch place,nothing fancy. The food was all good quality and delicious. The French fries were hot and perfectly crisp. If you want a quick simple lunch, you can't beat this place.

    Fried Chicken - Meh!
    Fred B.

    I'd read some nice reviews lately about this place we'd visited often in the '90s, before the change in ownership, so we thought we'd give it another shot, and stopped by for lunch! This is a worn place, bare bones seating, no ambiance.You make your meat and 2 choices from items in a steam table setup, cafeteria style, pay, and grab a seat. We settled on Fried Chicken with Lima Beans & Mashed Potatoes, and Country Style Steak with Cabbage and Fried Okra. Nothing was beyond very ordinary, much was not even at that level. The chicken was bland with a soggy crust, and the mashed potatoes were far from real, with a watery texture, and the Limas were under seasoned. The CS Steak had the taste and texture of the "mystery meat" served up in grammar school, and was covered with a shiny, dark brown gravy that added nothing. The Fried Okra was a soggy mess, and the Cabbage was over cooked with a strange aftertaste. This was very poor meal, in every aspect. Maybe they do a good breakfast here, doubt we'll test those water though.

    The Big Pork Chop Sandwich......rivals Skippy's in Mt. Airy!
    William H.

    Being use to the NY Diners, I was ecstatic when I found this place. You can get breakfast all day and to your liking. Omelettes are fluffy with the perfect combination of cheese and other ingredients. I always get a side of bacon and they give you a lot. It is not underdone or over cooked, it is just right and taste fresh, not like it has been sitting around all day. Drinks are self serve with free refills. If your not on the mood for breakfast, they have a great selection of burgers, sandwiches and a cafeteria style line with an entry and side. Located off the beaten path makes this a hidden gem for the locals.

    You can even go up the steps and they have tables in this narrow walkway too
    James M.

    I went here for breakfast today after getting a haircut as I was curious about it. Glad I did because I enjoyed myself. Murphy's is this mom and pop, blue collar diner located on the very corner of third and cherry street in Winston. It's really old fashioned and far from fancy which I like because you can tell they are more about service and preparing good food as oppose to these other gimmicks that some restaurants have. Anyways, the menu is on a chalkboard to your left immediately after you walk in. And it's set up kind of like cafeteria style where you have your tray and through the glass you can see different items that would be available to get. Since I got breakfast everything was made to order so I was totally fine with that. I got the French toast breakfast special which came with two slices of French toast, two eggs (I added cheese), and bacon. I also got an order of hashbrowns too and an orange juice. The eggs were good and you can tell put out a lot of cheese in them which I liked, the bacon was crispy and the hashbrowns were piping hot as you can tell they had JUST been made! The French toast was good, although it would be better if they got the Texas toast bread and uses that instead so it would not be flimsy. It should also be noted that orange juice does NOT have free refills here. All came out for a total of a little over 10 bucks..not bad. I would come here again and plan to for lunch. I hear their pork cool sandwich is a MUST!

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    Great food! The prices are really fair. The food is very good and prepped very quickly customer services. Excellent I highly recommend!

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    Definition of comfort food. Rotating hot bar meals along with anything you can prepare on a flat top. The Super Club is my current go-to.

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    We were looking for a breakfast spot that was open before 8. Great breakfast, friendly service, good prices, and great food!

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    Older place with down home comfort food nice variety of stuff on the hot bar. Nice breakfast menu with specials.

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    The Barcelona Burger And Beer Garden

    4.5(164 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
    $$

    This place right here... This place. I don't even remember how we found this place last year, maybe…read morea search for best smash burgers in the area. It is our absolute favorite spot for burgers. Like seriously, no other burger has been able to touch the flavor bomb in my mouth that I get at Barcelona. You order at the counter, they give you a number, and bring your food to your table. Everyone at the front counter is always cheery and welcoming and the wait for food is never long maybe five minutes. everything is fresh made right when you order it. the sweet potato fries are absolutely delicious. It's a low-key casual spot that has a beautiful outdoor seating in the back. Beautiful as in, very simplistic tables and chairs, but in a cute little garden like area that has sun shining in and plants. it's a cute little feel. Now these burgers, are delicious. We've only gotten the Barcelona burger and not tried other options because that one is so freaking good. The single has even more flavor than the double somehow because on the single patty, you can taste all of the additions: the Barcelona sauce, the tomato, the lettuce, and all of the flavors just explode. Their meat is tender. It's a thin patty and it's just delicious. If you're looking for a good, simple burger that's packed with flavor and you aren't looking for a gigantic hunk of meat, This is your spot. They do offer beer and bottled drinks and they also have desserts on site.

    Quick, friendly service. Quality burgers. Amazing location…read more There's usually not a line if you eat dinner early. We like to go around 5-5:30 PM. Placing the order and having it brought to your table within 10 minutes of perfect for hungry kids! These are smash burgers and there's only a few to choose from. All come with one side. The fries are hand cut. Kids burgers are as big as the regular size so if you have small kids one is enough. My husband loves the chicken and it is really good. It's definitely marinaded and served with two sides from a half. It's a great space to bring scooters for the kids to ride and chalk to get that last little bit of energy out before bed. It's adjacent to the Coal Pits so lots of our kids hanging out in their scooty gangs.

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    Whataburger

    2.2(66 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I've been to a few Whataburgers, one in Amarillo, Texas, the other in High Point and this location…read morein Winston. To be honest I've never been super impressed with Whataburger. It's not bad by fast food standards but it's never really wowed me, and every place I've been to has always been a super long wait. Unfortunately this one wasn't much better and once again I was waiting a reaaallly long time for my "fast" food. It was a little busy when I got there on a weekday evening, but even considering I was still waiting an awkwardly long time. The manager there seemed to be keeping a good handle on things at least and was professional and polite, so kudos for that. If I really wanted Whataburger for some reason I'd come back here but only if I was ready for a long wait.

    The name "WHATABURGER" implies that the burger is something special. It is not. My entire…read moreexperience here is in line with the 2 star average rating. The teenage order taker came out from the kitchen area and just looked at me. I finally said "hey, how are you doing". He didn't really respond so I just placed my order. To say he was disinterested is being kind. I got my napkins and filled my drink. The condiment section was lacking salt, so I just went to my table. When the food was brought to me, the employee offered me two kinds of ketchup. Her tray did not have any salt on it either, so I had to ask her to bring some, which she did. Very perfunctory. The burger and fries were just barely warm. The fries tasted fine, but we're nothing to get excited about. The burger patties were thin, dry, and insipid. The toppings were just average. Again, the burger was on the wrong side of warm and did not taste fresh at all. There's just not much positive to say about my experience here this evening. WHATABURGER? Try WHATADISAPPOINTMENT.

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    That Place in the West End - GH Hot Honey Chicken

    That Place in the West End

    4.3(101 reviews)
    0.8 miWest End
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    I came here for the first time for lunch. I never went to it before when it was a poke-only place,…read moreso I was interested to try the new place out. They had more on the menu than I expected, from smash burgers, to buttermilk fried chicken to, obviously, poke bowls. I built my own bowl, and was very happy with the result. Everything tasted fresh and very flavorful. My only small gripe was that I could tell the pineapple was not fresh and obviously canned. The jalapenos were fresh sliced and added a bit of heat, which is perfect. I feel like this is one of those places I could come back multiple times and get different combinations of things in the menu.

    (4.25 stars) A funky little spot in a bright blue building,…read moreThat Place in the West End is a mad science experiment that shouldn't work but somehow does. It began as a poke bowl place but has since added everything from rice and noodle bowls to burgers and hot dogs to sandwiches and wings. It hasn't gone full Cowfish (yet), but trying to offer so much is a risky proposition. And yet, if my visit was anything to go by, the eclecticism didn't come at the cost of execution. I popped in shortly before noon on a Saturday to find the restaurant mostly empty (though patrons were pouring in when I was ready to leave). It's definitely a casual space - counter service with disposable bowls - albeit more colorful - and a decent bit costlier -- than a fast food joint. I was nearly set on building my own poke bowl when I spotted a cold noodle section of the menu. Peanut salad noodles with shrimp sounded too good to pass up. My food came quickly, and it hit the spot. The peanut sauce had a spicy kick, the cabbage and peanuts offered a satisfying crunch, and the shrimp were cooked well. I had lowered my expectations based on the atmosphere, but I shouldn't have: this dish would have held up at a more upscale place. With so expansive a menu, I don't know if That Place in the West End can keep up the quality across the board, but I would gladly return to this place for more noodles. Or a poke bowl. Or a burger. Or fried chicken. Or...

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    GH Spicy Pimento Burger

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    Sammy’s Sliders

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    4.3(91 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    We ordered the 5 Tenders Meal with crinkle fries loaded with bacon and cheese, plus hot honey and…read moreSammy's sauce, and everything came out fresh, crispy, and packed with flavor. The tenders had a really solid crunch without being greasy, and the hot honey added the perfect sweet heat balance. The Meal 3 with 2 sliders and 2 tenders was probably the standout though. The Patty Melt Crunch slider and Sammy's Melt Burger both had that smashed burger flavor with crispy edges that hit perfectly. The "saucy" hot honey combo worked way better than expected, especially with the hand-cut fries and homemade ranch on the side. Even the fries stayed crispy the whole meal, which says a lot. Portion sizes were solid for the price, the food came out quick, and the whole meal had that fresh-made comfort food vibe instead of tasting overly fast-food style. Washed it all down with a Coke and honestly left full and satisfied. If you're in Winston-Salem and craving sliders, tenders, or late comfort food, Sammy's Sliders is definitely worth trying. The hot honey flavors and smash-style burgers are the move.

    Great value! My husband and I enjoyed this as a casual and reasonably priced date. Fast food style…read moreorder at the counter. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and fast. Paid $21 for two combo meals--He got three sliders and I got a hotdog. Just plain good food, nothing fancy or special but good. I imagine this would be a great spot for families.

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    InDemand-Asian Street Food & Burger Bar - *Mac and Cheese Balls

    InDemand-Asian Street Food & Burger Bar

    4.0(119 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2023

    Shhhh Shito Skewers for the win. Is InDemand-Asian Street Food & Burger Bar one of the best-kept…read moresecrets in Winston-Salem's culinary circles? From the skewers to the custom burgers to the flavorful wings, the menu is like a food tour on demand for the best of Winston-Salem to try. Let's talk skewers. Feeling small bites but loving big flavor? The combo order and the ranges of quantities of skewers are the best way to explore. Good for one person or to share with friends. And honestly, the rest of the menu is giving main character foodie energy. It casually blends Asian street food vibes with comfort-food burgers and chaotic loaded fries in a way that just works. One minute you're ordering bao buns and kushiyaki skewers, the next you're pivoting into a pimento cheese bacon burger or a garlic bread steak sandwich like you're on a global flavor tour with zero jet lag. The fries alone deserve their own spotlight. Truffle rosemary, okonomiyaki, poutine. It's basically a personality test at this point. Add in pho, Panang curry, wings, and boba, and suddenly you realize this is not a quick snack stop. It's the kind of place where you pull up for a bite and end up building your own mini feast because everything sounds too good not to try.

    When we walked in the place was empty. I hate to see that on a Thursday afternoon. It is very clean…read moreand they did a little remodeling -new floors The service was very quick. I ordered the chicken caprese sandwich. The bun was soft and grilled a little with butter The chicken was tender and the pesto sauce just the right amount. I ordered charred Broccoli on the side and it was charred perfectly. Not much to say about the ambience as it was empty. But great place to hang out especially on a warm sunny day as they have seating outside

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