If you're looking for a great place to get lunch in New Bern, Lawson's on the Creek is a strong…read moreoption. They're adjoined with the Tryon Palace visitor center right there in downtown New Bern, so likely they're convenient for you. They have a decent, slightly obstructed view of the water but you can walk about 50 feet and be right on it. There is a large private parking lot, so no worries on that either. In general, the sandwiches there are darn good, and the few sides we tried (dill potato salad, and their pasta salad) were excellent. My reuben on marbled rye was straight up delicious, and you order yours based on how much meat you want on it. They use Boar's Head meats here, which while I think sometimes that is overblown, you can count on that level of quality. The thing though is this, it's gonna be a pricey lunch. They are full service, so count on tipping. Their prices for sandwiches are higher than what I'm accustomed to, even with my standards adjusted for the current life of everything be expensive that we live in in 2026. Chalk that up to waterfront dining and high rent I would imagine. In any case, if the sandwich didn't live up to the price, I wouldn't give it a 5. Tasted great, service was excellent, overall a very enjoyable lunch. Would return!

Only open for lunch so dont miss out. Really good sandwiches and side. I had the corn beef with…read moreSwiss and it was delicious. Staff is friendly and efficient. Place is nice with view of Trent river

Great experience! Food was fresh, delicious and exactly as ordered. You order first, then sit down…read moreand they bring the food to you. The tables were wiped down right before we sat down. Bathrooms were clean, and the food was delicious. I had a potato soup that was so delicious and thick I could have used a fork to eat it. Staff even came to our table to remove our trays when they saw we were finished. Great experience.

It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so I decided to try the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick…read morewhich is only a half mile from my house! I'm glad I placed my to-go order online, because they were slammed. Since this location's grand opening was only 4 days ago & this is their first weekend since opening, I wasn't surprised. All of their food is freshly made and includes a freshness date on the back of packaged containers. I also like the fact they have minimal ingredients which are also included on their to-go containers. As soon as I got home, I devoured their Jalapeño Holly chicken salad! It was delicious with the perfect amount of mild heat. I could have taken it hotter, so even if you only like a little heat, this is a good option. I also ordered their Fancy Nancy chicken salad and pimento cheese, so can't wait to give them a try. Pro Tip: Before visiting, create an account on their website. You'll also earn rewards points for your online orders https://www.chickensaladchick.com/menu/271815 That way before you visit, you can read through their menu, because they have 13 variations of chicken salad as well as sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have a Quick Chick cooler for freshly prepared grab and go items. Not to mention their temping desserts!

Fantastic upgrade in all ways. Pricing is right there with national chain competitors and blows…read morethem away. SO glad to have a local business here,

Top tier sandwiches, what a wonderful find. This local sandwich shop is a bit out of the way from…read moredowntown but it's worth a short walk. I ordered chipped ham sandwich, it was loaded with meat and fillings. So juicy and delicious. Comes with a side of cucumber salad, chips or a pickle. I chose a salad and ngl the bite size portion of the salad is laughably small but it is what it is, I can't really complain as it was $9.50 total and it was delicious too. The only thing that was negative about our experience is smoke, the entire place was visibly smoky as if something got burnt, and we smelled like smoke hours after we left the shop. Hopefully this was a one off and not a permanent issue. I would for sure recommend this place if you're visiting!

Old Salt Sandwiches & Such in Ocracoke is absolutely worth the wait! This little food truck, set up…read morein a parking lot on the way to the beach, may have a long line, but once you taste the food you understand why everyone is willing to stand around for it. We had the shrimp sandwich and fries, and both were fantastic -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The shrimp were generous and tasted incredibly fresh, exactly what you hope for on the North Carolina coast. The fries were hot, crispy, and the perfect side. There are tables and chairs with umbrellas outside, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy lunch before heading to the beach. They're open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM and closed Sunday and Monday, so plan ahead because this popular spot definitely draws a crowd. The whole experience felt laid-back and authentic to Ocracoke. If you're visiting the island, don't let the line scare you away -- this place is a must-try!

Fish was really good along with the service. The lady told me that the trout was caught this…read moremorning. Try Darrel's Fill sauce which is scrumptious The only downside is that I didn't enjoy the taste of the frying oil. But that could be something personal

Easy in and out parking area…read more Walking in seating was anywhere. The area looks clean and easy to walk around. Great for kids! They also do pickup orders to go just need to call ahead. They have booster seats and high chairs ready. Everyone is super nice and friendly! Service was fast! We got a turkey club, a cheddar burger and my child got chicken tenders. Food came out fast and tasted awesome! The french fries are shoe string and came out perfect! They have lunch specials on the board everyday and choices of dessert! We will be back for sure for breakfast!

really disappointing! what's the point of having gluten-free bread for a PB&J if you're going to…read moreuse the same knives that you use for regular bread?! really not good for a gluten allergy this the second time this happened

Got chocolate chip cookie (that was amazing), vanilla frappe (that was amazing) and it was…read moredelicious. Neat little store and super fast and friendly.

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

Great selection of delicious, made to order sandwiches! Chicken salad was fantastic! Limited…read moreseating inside, we saw many folks call in their order and pickup to go. We especially appreciated that they are open in January when so many other local establishments are on vacation. Friendly service, great vibe - wishing them a great season ahead!

Stopped in for a late lunch while everyone else was at the beach. The sandwiches are hearty and…read morequality ingredients. We had... - BLT with Avocado, classic and delicious - Kids Grilled cheese with frisbee as a plate! Overall solid. The bread is good and each sandwich comes with ruffles and a pickle so the prices are fair too.

We ordered from here for pickup. The ended up messing up my hubby's Philly but he called and they…read moreimmediately offered to make a new one. I've never been inside so idk how it looks but their food is good. The portions are as well!

Love this place for almost a year now my roommate and I will get it every week on Thursday New York…read morespecial extra rice and sauce oh my goodness! Gonna really miss this place when I leave