My new favorite coffee shop! I love the atmosphere in here and my drink was PHENOMENAL. I ordered…read moreoff of their July seasonal board and it did not disappoint. I love that they have drinks from morning (coffee) till night (alcohol). The kids play corner is also a big hit for this mama who loves to do story time across the street at the library then pop over to Gilded Pear for a bit. They just launched their August menu and I cannot wait to try it all!

The Gilded Pear is located in Downtown Smithfield. It is located in the Hood-Spiers Building, which…read morehas been restored. It was built in 1900 and still has the original tin ceiling, decorative windows and exposed brick. Seating is on two floors, providing a cozy feel if sitting in the loft. They have the "Pear Necessities of Life" This is both a cafe for coffee and teas but also a bakery that serves breakfast and lunch. They are known for their bubble waffles, and crepes. But also have a large menu that has sandwiches, salads, flat breads and breakfast items. There should be something that appeals to even the pickiest eater. Ordering is done at the counter, and you receive a number, and the beverage and food are brought to your table. The menu is posted outside the entrance so you can check it out first. I went with a rose and cranberry lemonade that was a drink special, and the bubble waffle, and added strawberries and bananas. The bubble waffle intrigued me as I had never had one before. It is a honeycomb waffle popular in Hong Kong. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It looks like bubble wrap, which is hard to tell as mine was covered in strawberries and bananas. I enjoyed the texture and flavors of it. The Gilded Pear is a great addition if you're looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat.

Faith inspired warmth blended with small town vintage charm; a perfectly tranquil setting to savor…read morea quality cup of coffee with a friend or alone. Personable and obliging staff, helped me decide on a delicious spring special of the Huckleberry and strawberry iced latte (half sweet). Thoughtfully placed artwork in every room, with a quieter back area for more private conversation or studying. Would take a place like this over Starbucks any day!

Great coffee and faith inspired owners! I purchased coffee for the bridal party for the bridal…read morelunch and on wedding day! They brought us the coffee where we were! The owners are amazing people with character and faith! Their customer service was awesome! IEveryone loved their coffee! It was a total hit! If I am in the area again -- I will definitely give them my business.. over and over again!

The employees are all friendly and they always make my drinks great. I always bring my own cup and…read morethey fill it up with goodness.

Understaffed and Unprofessional. When a drive-thru line doesn't move for 10min there a training…read moreissue and profit loss. When comments are made to customers about employees social life that's a professional program. If you don't like the job then quit! Don't come here unless you have time to waste.

Positioned at the corner of Brightleaf & Hospital Rd in Smithfield is this cute coffee shop. My…read morefirst vist and was pleasantly surprised. I placed my order for a Bombshell Frozen lemonade and "Scooted Around" as i was told. Lol. That was too cute to me. I was met at the window by a smiling employee who presented my tasty beverage. I will definitely return and try other things on the menu.

I go to this Scooters at least once a week, and they are always the most friendly and efficient…read moreladies working in there. Most of the time they take a minute to have a little bit of conversation and so friendly. I'm also obsessed with their burritos and energy drinks.

Lovely and cute bistro with lots of boba and drink options!…read more I live right across the street, so the location is perfect for me. This bistro is located in the same shopping center as the Food Lion and Hwy 55. There aren't a lot of parking spots right in front of Boba Beans, but there's plenty right on the other side near Food Lion. This is a great place to grab and go or stay for a while. I've come a few times to work while waiting for my car inspection next door or when I just needed to get out of the house since I work from home. There are plenty of tables and chairs throughout and even some couches if you'd like something more comfortable. I don't like tea or coffee much, so I can't give a review on those, but they have a Citrus Refresher with boba that is absolutely delicious! I always get that when I go. They've recently changed their food menu a bit, so I'm not sure what is best, but I've also always enjoyed the food there as well. It's made fresh to order in-house. My favorite thing about Boba Beans is that they have staff of ALL abilities. I absolutely love seeing how the staff provides opportunities for people with a variety of disabilities. That's what made me fall in love with it! Not a lot of establishments will give people a chance, but it's great to see this happening here! Highly recommend it if you're in the area!

Stopped by Boba Beans Bistro for the first time after moving to Clayton a few months ago and…read moreneeding a good boba fix. I instantly fell in love with the look and vibe of the shop. I ordered a Cranberry Pomegranate tea with mango syrup and tapioca pearls using the self-serve kiosk, which was quick and easy. While waiting, I looked around and was really impressed by the space. There are plenty of seating options, a play area for kids, and two fun photo-op walls. I'll definitely be back with my family to try more drinks and check out the food menu as well.

I heard someone who is unhoused was going through the trash yesterday to eat some of the donuts…read morethat y'all were throwing away, and the employees were almost going to fight him for doing that????? I'm so appalled at the sheer greediness and power trips. I understand there are policies- but make an effort, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF, to HUMANELY resolve these conflicts in the future. What is wrong with you guys? Disgusting.

Wanted an easy breakfast while on the road so ordered on the app and picked up here. Location is…read moredrive thru only due to lack of help. Girl at window was so cheerful and our food was piping hot and exactly as ordered. Their new Guatemalan coffee is quite good and a nice change from regular DD brew.

My Greediness is at it Again! The Food Hall in Selma, NC had exceptional eateries for my tastebuds!…read moreThese meaty beauties covered in a Sweet n Spicy Sauce with Lemon Pepper were a staple at Wingy's Home of Flavorful Wings! However, the Showstopper was the Insanely Delicious Oxtail Burger from Mr. Outrageous Burgers! They do Burgers Right!

We won't be returning. Good vendors keep leaving, they got rid of fountain drinks and now you have…read moreto buy bottle. Food tastes mediocre at best.

Took my husband here for his birthday lunch... we drove two hours. We decided on the buffet which…read morethey have all the time and it was wonderful. The only thing they don't have on the buffet is beef brisket, which is what we love, but all the food that we got the shredded pork, ribs, barbecue chicken, vegetables, bread...everything was really good. It's an odd place to have a barbecue restaurant, but it was definitely enjoyable. The service was excellent and they were very good about keeping the place clean. Being able to watch the airplanes land and takeoff was just an extra bonus.

We came here on a Saturday for lunch after seeing a positive recommendation on social media. We had…read moreto wait about 15-20 mins for our table since the restaurant was pretty packed. There are indoor & outdoor seating options but we wanted to sit inside since it was humid. When dining outdoors you can view the planes taking off at the johnson regional airport. We both got the buffet. On the weekends, the buffet is more. We paid $25. You can add two pieces of brisket for an additional $13. Unfortunately we were not impressed with the buffet. Many of the food items including the greens were not seasoned. The mashed potatoes, steak, and fried chicken were ok. And the hush puppies and cornbread weren't bad. The corn, banana pudding, baked beans, and Mac & cheese weren't good.

Stop wasting your time reading this and go get an absolutely delightful sweet treat. It'll make…read moreyour teeth ache! We have been going to the Burney's location in Southport for years when at the beach. Randomly while on a business trip I found this location and had to stop in to see if the quality was the same, no disappointment. Haven't tried all of their options, but I must say that a glazed croissant with sweet fillings is absolutely hard to beat. To those about the nosh, I salute you!

If I could give zero it would be more appropriate. I am not from the area but work in Kinston, NC…read morepart time, approximately an hour from this bakery. This morning I made the hour drive because my daughter loved the chocolate buttercream ones so much. I ordered two dozen so we could share with friends and I ordered online. There is a place to type your order (no dropdown for their flavors) and I was careful to type it myself. I paid for these online, but when I arrived to pick them up I added two more items, so a rather expensive bakery purchase over all. When I opened the box, I found chocolate filled instead of chocolate buttercream. I told the women that this is not what I ordered and I would like to switch them. The woman who was in charge asked to see my receipt and it said chocolate on the receipt. I told her that was not what I ordered or wanted. She said "well that's what it says on the receipt." And then she said "we can give you buttercream but you will have to pay for it." So obviously they had the chocolate buttercream and could have simply switched them out. I told them this was very poor customer service and a poor way to run a business. Especially for someone with a large order driving there from out of town. No one had touched the croissants. Unfortunately this was not the only bad interaction with this store. My first interaction with this establishment was when the nurses in my office ordered the filled croissants. I had never tried them at that point. We ordered a dozen each, submitted online in 4 separate orders. When the woman from our office who lives closest went to pick them up, they had packed them 24 to a box and refused to separate the orders. They made her PAY for the extra boxes and stand there and re-package them herself. If each of us had walked in and ordered a dozen, the boxes would have been free. They have tasty sweets but you can't be this rude and run a business. They have lost many customers today.

Great hidden gem in Clayton!…read more I randomly found Skylines on Yelp when trying to find a new place to eat in the are and I'm glad I did. Good drinks, good food, and good service. Skylines is located in a "shopping center" type of area with a variety of other restaurants and businesses and a shared parking lot. I've been to Skylines for lunch, dinner, and brunch, and I've been pleased with my meal every time! There's a small bar area, as well as plenty of other tables and booths throughout. Not a lot of places in the area offer lunch specials and brunch menus, so I'm glad they do. The food is always fresh! I especially enjoy their artichoke dip appetizer as well!

This was a find! We stopped by for a late lunch/brunch. The restaurant has a good menu, tasty food,…read moreand a comfortable, relaxed vibe. The service was great. Our waitress was lovely, checked in with us, took good care of our kids, and she even found something off the menu for the kids for dessert. We had a great time. Skip the chains and stop here.