Service and servers are great. I have only had breakfast there , served all day. The breakfast…read moreentrees are plentiful and delicious. If you want ambiance this is not the place. Business appears to be plentiful as it has been busy every time I've been there. Highly recommended.

Brought my sister and her husband here while they were visiting and they enjoyed everything! The…read moreservice was great, staff was very friendly and huge portions! The only thing I am not too happy with is how the waitress leaned over my sister and her husband to provide my mother and myself's plate! That's one thing you don't do as a waitress! Other than that, all was good!

Excellent Down Home Grill/Restaurant! Atmosphere and…read moreFriendly Staff. It's great place to relax your mind and feel at home. Food and menu is second to none .

Sorry I've waited so lot try this place. Delicious food and wonderful home feeling. Kind and…read morewelcoming staff of ladies. I had scrambled eggs, home fries, and corn beef hash. Give it a try

I am so pleased with my experience I'm not sure if I should be start this review about the food or…read moreservice. I ordered the salad sampler with 3 options. (I may repeat my order in the future but will definitely order an extra side of the ginger broccoli for later- It deserves it's own five star review) While the menu was small, the meal was extremely fresh, bright vibrant cohesive flavor that left me satisfied and eager to order again. The service was professional, welcoming and had me feeling valued as a guest/customer. This was my first time trying this establishment so I was asking for personal recommendations. They added a sweet treat at no charge as a first time customer. I have not tried my peach muffin yet (I plan to save it for an afternoon pick me up) but it was warm right out of the oven and filled my car with an amazing aroma. I highly recommend this place for a fresh, healthy meal served with care and hospitality.

A basic breakfast lunch spot with really good food and fresh baked muffins. Cook is Former…read moreexecutive chef. Eggs and bacon cooked perfect. They have breakfast buffet on Saturday mornings. Staff is friendly. Place is nice and kept clean

214 Kitchen is a great place to dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Pollocksville, NC. It opened…read morea few months ago in the space that was previously occupied by Grilling Buddies and a bank before that. The restaurant has its own parking lot and some street parking too. Pollockville is the oldest town in North Carolina. So 214 Kitchen fits perfectly. I stopped at 214 Kitchen before my expected visit to Foscue Plantation. Service was friendly when I entered and throughout my visit. The restaurant is modest with booths and tables. They do have table service, but I thought I had to order at the counter, since that is what the others ahead of me were doing. (they were ordering take-out) Take-out orders were very popular here, so my order was prepared to go. But they had no issue with me eating it there. If you call ahead to place your order, you can pick it up at the drive-thru. I saw a few people using the drive-thru while I was there. It was a pretty cool feature. Thursday's special was the chicken pastry, so I had to order that. It came with two sides, and I enjoyed every bit of it. I went with French fries and green beans for the sides. I just devoured it, it was so good. Prices were reasonable here, I'd say comparable to fast food. But here you get a home-cooked meal. I was excited to find this hole-in-the-wall and just loved the Chicken Pastry. I almost returned on Friday to order it again, but then remembered it was the Thursday special. I look forward to returning to 214 Kitchen for another meal.

We stopped at 214 Kitchen by chance during a long drive. We absolutely love the food! Friendly…read moreservice and a must stop. Highly recommende!

If you're heading to the Swan Quarter ferry, do yourself a favor and stop at Vera's Diner. This…read morehidden gem is just a 1/2 mile off the route to the ferry from New Bern and was one of the highlights of our trip. The sausage, egg, and cheese biscuits were absolutely outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and everything a Southern breakfast should be. The cheese omelette was equally delicious, cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. What really sets this place apart is the friendly, attentive service. Everyone made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The combination of great food, generous portions, and genuine hospitality makes this a must-stop destination. Whether you're a local or traveling to catch the ferry, Vera's Diner is well worth the visit. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area! I'd give it 5 stars without hesitation.

Vera's has been around for a hot minute, and we had heard how awesome it was. So we went…read more "Was" being the key part of that sentence. The fellow who waited on us was friendly. Our 1/2&1/2 tea was served with plenty of ice, but perhaps was brewed too strong? And I say that as someone who likes strong brew...a little of a bitter aftertaste, perhaps. We ordered the hamburger steak, no gravy or onions. While it seemed to be a genuine patted by hand rendition, and was pretty well cooked to order, it lacked flavor. A bit of light seasoning before cooking would have done the trick. It took a hot minute to get our food. Many orders came out for folks who had arrived after us, and while not a huge aspect of this review, it matters even more given the rest of our meal. The green beans tasted canned, as did the potatoes. The cornbread was neither hot nor flavorful, and the butter was hard as a brick, and this, un-spreadable. We didn't stay for dessert. The locals filed in and I saw a mix of burgers, sandwiches and lunch specials being served. I think it is a convenient gathering place, especially for the aging. I wish a focus on fast, friendly service with excellent food had been evident so I could have given a delightful review. Sadly, I think this little mom and pop eatery has seen its best days. You don't go to Vera's for the ambiance, as it isn't fancy and hasn't been updated in...well...forever. You go there for the hospitality and good food...something akin to home cooking. And based on our experience, even that is questionable. Highly unlikely we will be back. It was a rather expensive experiment for a little diner in a small town that's coasting on past glory. It's like Vera's had given up, but no one has acknowledged it yet. I've read they're under newish ownership, and I really hope they can set their sights on audacious improvement...and that they get serious, stop going through the motions, and make it better than ever.

I absolutely LOVE this place! Great food, great vibe, great servers! The regulars are all super…read morefriendly too - it's just an all around good place. They have an assortment of desserts daily - the carrot cake is awesome but my fave is the chocolate mousse pie. 10/10.

Vast improvement on my last visit here! It's been a couple of years since I was here, but the…read moreservice and food have improved immensely. All 3 of us enjoyed what we ordered and it came out hot and fresh. The fish and chips were delicious, the burger was cooked perfectly and my chicken gyro was really good with fresh veggies and great crinkle fries on the side, the chicken was also marinated well. It's super casual inside, with local artwork for sale on the walls. Local hangout with a nice little bar . Parking can be tricky, but you can find some around the building. There are not many places to eat in Oriental so I'm glad this one has gotten so much better!

Cool little Cafe. Food is sandwiches, wraps, and baked goods. Everything looked delicious. They…read morehave all the coffee drinks. I had the egg, bacon, cheese on a croissant and their daily grind coffee - enjoyed both. Will be back

Amazing pastries and sandwiches!! But I highly recommend pre-ordering your food if you are looking…read moreto take out. Their sandwiches and salads are amazing! I haven't had as many of their bakery items as I would like (working on that) but the Cinnamon rolls are AMAZING!!!

This is a very nice restaurant in small town Oriental. The service people were very friendly and…read moreaccommodating, and the food was really good. The Oysters on the half shell and the quiche were both hits, but the breadbasket had some Blueberry muffins that were the best ever. Highly recommended.

Clean Plate Club, anyone? Our party of eight had an early…read morereservation at Gretchen's. Rick, the manager, greeted us and introduced our servers, Shelby and Kevin, before seating us in a semi-private room behind the bar. The service struck the perfect balance: attentive without hovering. While we waited for our drinks, we were served warm, freshly baked focaccia. The appetizers--wedge salad, house salad, shrimp, and vichyssoise--were excellent. One diner enjoyed the vichyssoise so much that he ordered a double portion to take home. Entrées included pistachio-buttered scallops, snapper with crab, tuna, Chilean sea bass, and shrimp and grits. Not a morsel was left on anyone's plate! The hour-long drive from our hometown to Oriental was well worth it. We will definitely return.