It's a small family style restaurant, they had 2 spots for Veteran Parking right up from, I love that. The menu wasn't provided until I got up to the gal to order. I would have preferred it earlier instead of just waiting in line. But she was nice, so took my order my food came fast. Definitely home style cooking, everything was hot, fresh and made right then. It was a delicious burger and chili cheese fries, I will be returning! read more

I love finding cute little spots when you're traveling. Did a trusty Yelp search and came across this place for burgers. Love that it's run by special needs employees. Our group of 5 adults all ordered some variation of burger and fries. All are cooked to order so everything is super hot and fresh. Not a fan of the cole slaw like everyone else seems to be but that's just my opinion. If you're a local this is an affordable place to grab a quick meal. read more

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This is an excellent little burger joint. The double bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese fries really hit the spot. I'm told the bologna burger( not a burger, grilled bologna on a burger bun) was good too. Loved the prices. But know that it's a cash only place. Reminds me of places in the small town I grew up in. read more

The food is always excellent. It hasn't changed since I was a kid 30 years ago when my great grandmother used to take me here. I come back here every time I come to Roanoke Rapids. Love the consistent tasty food. Great hotdogs and hamburgers. The decor has a hometown local feel that I love. I hope they never change. read more

Don't let the website, the signage outside, or any advertisements fool you.. Breakfast was amazing! I love French toast and the French toast here is the absolute best! The hospitality was amazing! A must go if you ever roll into this sleepy town. read more

Second Street Lunch - a plate of eggs, bacon, and sausage - American Near Me - Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

The food was nasty . The service is bad because when I went there the lady said hurry up and choose and she said what you want . So I give it a 1 star read more

The worst Carolina BBQ sandwich & slaw I've ever had. It was eatable but not impressed. Staff stood around talking till finally I had to ask them to clear & clean the only available table so we could sit & order. This is a very small restaurant yet we stood in a line 5 people deep for 20+ minutes while the staff ignored the fact that we all needed to pay for our meals so we could leave. The fries were good though & our waitress was nice but over all the service was AWFUL! Good menu choices & cheap but not worth the hassle of poor service. I won't return to this establishment. read more

Second Street Lunch - BBQ - American Near Me - Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

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I am nostalgic for this lunch counter. So many memories from my childhood. Whenever I am back in the area, I try my best to swing through for an all the way burger and some hot dogs with chili/slaw to go. I live in a much larger urban center these days and it is rare for me to come across the simple, but always delicious humble offerings from Second Street Lunch. I wish the establishment many many many more years of business because for me, it was a true community treasure. read more

Second Street Lunch is the best lunch spot in Roanoke Rapids. We love this place! We were greeted by a young gentleman who let us know that they were quite busy for lunch, and that there would be a 5-10 minute wait. He was very kind and gave us updates on our table. When a table was open, we were seated, and ordered a feast of hot dogs, hamburgers, chili cheese fries, sweet potato fries, and of course, sweet teas. The hot dogs are unfussy, and you can order them with any combination of cheese, onions, cole slaw, or chili ("the fixin's") - or all four, which is what I did. It is and forever will be the most delicious hot dog EVER. It's a taste that can't easily be replicated, and can only be found in this little unassuming diner that has been around forever for a reason - and that reason, I think, is the hot dogs. The kids loved their hamburgers, the old folks loved their hot dogs, and we even ordered another round of hot dogs for the table. Our waitress was exceptional, no-nonsense service, hard-working, and took care to ensure our order was exactly as we ordered. She was the kindest waitress, and we loved her charm. When you find yourself in Roanoke Rapids, this is a must-do. It's a go-to spot for the locals, and the hidden gem of Roanoke Rapids. read more

My mother is from this town and when we would visit my grandmother this place was a favorite. The ladies working there took your order and then made your food. The tickets were handwritten and left in your table. I always ordered the pizza burger and the hamburger all the way,that's with slaw and chili. My husband teases me about the flatest burgers in the world coming from this place. The hotdogs I remember being florescent pink. My kids loved them. I used to get a sundrop in a glass bottle from the fridge. Crinkle fries. Yum. Yes, the owner was gruff. He went to school with my mother. He was always kind to us. Haven't been in a long time. Fond memories. read more

Best cheeseburger and hot dog on the planet!! I have been coming here 29 of the 30 years I have lived! The burger is to die for! I used to drive 2 hours from college just for 2 cheeseburgers! Awesome food, just bring cash, and support a great small business!!! read more

Second Street Lunch - Cheese burger with mustard, slaw and onions!!!! Delicious!!! - American Near Me - Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

I am nearly speechless! This was amazing, I had no idea what I was getting into. I just asked for a double cheeseburger all the way and it came to me with coleslaw and chili on it. I almost fell out of my seat it was so delicious. I'm racking my brain trying to understand what I must have done to earn the good karma that enabled me to run across this place. I got a side of delicious creamy Mac n cheese and a fountain drink as well. The whole thing only cost me like $7. I can't even understand it, I'm in shock. I went ahead and tipped them $7 and change because the servers, front counter staff, etc were so nice to me even though I was so obviously not a local. Also, because what I just ate was well worth double what they charge for it. I would come back to this town strictly to eat that burger again. If you are in the area and you miss out on this you're doing a real disservice to yourself! read more

Always great food and service. In my opinion 2nd Street the best hot dog and hamburger anywhere! Secret is the coleslaw. It is simply the best I've had anywhere, ever! read more

Don't let the outside fool it. It's a hidden treasure right off the main drag in Roanoke Rapids, NC. It's Old time dining with the food to match! We love it! It's not fancy, but out of this world. Breakfast, hamburgers, hotdogs and a few surprises thrown in. Nothing compares to their food from anywhere around. read more

Really nice folks run the place. Stopped by for a take out order while visiting the NCCAR track for a track day with EvolveGT. Food was very good and service was quick. read more

We stopped for a quick lunch on our trip back to Washington. When you can get a double cheeseburger for $2.90 what's to complain about? We don't see menus with $1.00 and $2.00 items --- EVER. It was a quirky fun experience and the food was decent - the waitstaff friendly even though a sign in the restaurant says "The customer is always wrong". It was an interesting diversion on a very long trip. read more

My husband's childhood favorite place. Very thin hamburger patties with homemade(?) chili and homemade(?) coleslaw and yellow mustard. Very very very very very cheap. read more

cheeseburger was awesome .. I even ordered a second .. my wife has the grilled cheese but she said next time she wants to try the burger since I raved about it read more

Great place to eat!!!!! Love the Food & People!!!!! It's also Priced just Right!!!! All the People are Super Friendly and Thorough!!!!!! Highly recommend for Great Food & Caring Staff!!!!!! read more

So I'm in Roanoke Rapids, NC this past weekend and I have a hankering for burger that's different from what I get up in VA. I was definitely in the right place for something completely different from the norm. My cousin just moved into this town and she didn't know any place either so thanks to yelp, I found this joint, hidden in a little corner, packed with locals. Atmosphere was like a super small mom & pop burger joint with very little seating area. The service here was great. The waitress super nice and she knew we were new to the area and would be slow ordering but she was patient with a smile. I had the double cheeseburger with bacon lettuce tomato with ketchup. These burger was ultra thin. It's one of those styles were the meat is in a ball and when it hits the grill, they squash it down into a super thin slice. It was fantastic. Lots of flavor, a little crunch on the edge, and very juicy. I could have 3 more of these babies and add like 5 patties to each bun. The price was excellent, coming from a guy who's using to paying the ridiculous prices here in NoVA. it was $2.99 and each extra pattie was an extra dollar. They were out of onion rings but the fries were great. Overall, this was a great place to get a burger and I would have loved to get the other stuff they had there like hotdogs, etc. I took a star off cause the buns weren't anything to write home about and the fries might have been from Food Lions, not sure what the waitress meant. Overall, fantastic cheap eats that makes you wonder why you even bother with McD. Also, they only take cash, no credit cards allowed. read more

Locals place, friendly folks. Busy at lunch time. Huge club sandwich(Rachel's) stuffed full. Great fried chicken - and I don't usually like fried food. Good American food without fuss. Nice alternative to the fast food places close to the Highway. read more

My dad use to visit here alot and well with that I would visit when I had the time,they had good food for good prices,kinda miss being around to visit. read more

I visited this little "hotdog place" over the years when I visited relatives nearby. It is a tiny place but the food was great. Unfortunately over the years the food has steadily gone from good to ok to not very good. The hotdog chili is like water & the hamburgers have hardly any meat on them, a real shame. The wait people are nice but the owners are not friendly & do not seem to appreciate your business. Also the place is dirty & they only take cash! Unbelievable! It's a shame because this used to be a place that I always went to when in town. No more... read more

A diamond in the rough. Stopped in for a late lunch and was not disappointed. Modest food, nicely portioned old school selections. Staff was lovely. Highly recommend this little gem. read more

We were passing by on 95 and decided to look for somewhere to eat and found decent reviews on this establishment. This little hometown cafe looks like a passed down family business. It's within a very depressed town and is very old and sad looking but the hospitality was not lacking. Very nice and friendly staff. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries and I recommend you order a double cheeseburger because a single patty is almost nonexistent. The fries were yummy diner style fries but the burger left much to be desired. read more

Small place, so you may have to wait for a table. Seems to be a local favorite. Servers were friendly, but a little slow. The servers also prepare the food, which could prevent mistakes. In our case, she put mayo on my burger, though I asked for it without. Not a big deal. In all, burgers and hot dogs were good, but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

You can't get a better burger, and it's so cheap. The waitress was really helpful. A gem in what seems to almost be a ghost town. I will drive down from Richmond to eat there again and to pick up BBQ sauce. read more

Food is mediocre at best. The service is horrible and the diner look to be from the 60s

Great value. the fully loaded hot dog is a must. if your looking for that small town felling this it. no flash no frills just a good lunch. But if you come remember in God they trust the rest of us pay cash. read more

one of those places that you just have to eat at - at least once a week. My only complaint is that sometimes the service staff never come back to your table. read more

Wow. This morning i had a craving for pizza burgers. I was hoping that i could get them for breakfast. They hooked me up. They were excellent. Just like i remembered them when i was in highschool. Service was excellent read more

I grew up in the neighborhood where Second Street Lunch is. Growing up I LOVED this place. And even as an adult, this was, hands down, THE BEST BURGER AND HOT DOG IN TOWN! There are some local places in town that used to come close, but at the time just couldn't beat Danny's hot dogs. And the owner at the time, Danny Haislip, was a riot. He's prior service US Navy, and as a prior service Marine, he and I always went back and forth with one another in jest. I once told my friend, "I pay for the trash talk, and get great food for putting up with Danny!" Since, another generation has taken over 2nd Street. The burgers are shrinking, the quality has gone out the door, and the prices are rising. These 3 things never happened with Danny often. I don't recall my Annwich being a smaller version of McDonalds McDouble, but that's what I got on my last trip. And the hotdog chilli tasted old. I feel like this place has lost its touch as the new owner tries to make a name and add to much to what was already great. read more

We stopped here for lunch yesterday during our drive down Highway 95. We shared a cheeseburger and a chef salad. It did take a while for us to get our lunch. However, it was excellent. They made the chef salad fresh just for us. The waitress served the salad in separate bowls and cut the hamburger in half, great! It's definitely locals kind place and we enjoyed that. read more

if you want an old fashioned way to go about how your meal is fixed, then this is a place for you. I've been going here since I was a kid. the service is awesome and so is the food. the only thing I've found to be an issue is their prices. read more

I grew up in Roanoke Rapids, my Grandpa and I use to walk from Madison Street to 2nd Street lunch when it was in a side shop which wasn't very big, I think he had 2 tables in there where you could sit and eat. The burgers were the best and oh my the hotdogs, homemade chili, homemade coleslaw, finely chopped onions, yellow mustard miss those days. read more

I had not been here in quite a while, and I used to really enjoy it. But the food has taken a dive in recent years. The staff was very nice, but it was really some of the worst food I have ever had. The prices are absolutely exorbitant for what you get. read more

so sad when you call in a order and the person that answers the phone says hello.when you tell them what you want they are rude