In High School, my friends and I would grab lunch at a Coney Island Hot Dog restaurant in Ionia,…read moreMichigan. The dogs came with a thick meat sauce, sweet onions, and mustard. I joined the Marine Corps and left the area, but I would always stop there when home on leave. About 15 years later, I was so disappointed when the store was no longer there. Well, I have finally found the closest thing to what I enjoyed over 50 years ago. Awesome dogs with thick meat sauce, sweet onions and mustard. They also put coleslaw on them, but I had to go with my boyhood passion, so no coleslaw for me. A friend told me that he had never had a dog with coleslaw before, but he thoroughly enjoyed it. The shake was pretty dang good too. I will be back this weekend again!

The family and I have been here several times over the years. This is one of our favorite burger…read morejoints to dine when we're out and about and want a burger. Typically when we're nearby. We've tried pretty much everything on the menu. This is an older establishment that has kept its old charm. One aspect we appreciate about it. Very simple ordering process and great customer service. Simple menu with plenty of options for everyone. The food is cooked to order and doesn't take long even when it's really busy. Plenty of seating and a large parking lot. We have enjoyed every meal here and will continue to do so. Recommend dining here. Interesting note: if you search for the best burger restaurants in NC, they are on the list.

It was our first time here on a Sunday. We have visited this franchise in Florida so we knew it…read morewould be good. We came at a good time because we sat right away. It gets pretty busy. We had coffee and water, we had the biscuits with gravy, a side of Mac and cheese, the protein platter and the chicken and waffles. Everything was great! Their chicken is always crispy in the outside and juicy in the inside. Always delicious! The place is clean and the servers are nice and friendly. When back in the area, I will come in for lunch. They have a full menu that I'm sure even the picky eater in the group can find something to eat!

First off - the cook- wins at burgers. Malik- shout out! The burger was real ground beef like ya…read moremake at home. The fries were hot when they came out. The only issue i had was trying to eat it hahahaha it was an absolute heart attack meal and butter was EVERYWHERE. It still ended up in my stomach but it was embarrassing to do it lol. The server was on point but like- too on point. He was super nice and respectful but in the 25 mins i was there i was checked on prolly 15 times. Food in mouth, just checking on me. It cost me 20$ without tip for the burger and fries. If youre hungry or want something different def stop in and ask for the MALIK burger . The inside had a dennys vibe and specials/ desserts on a board. Stop in and get a bite!

This is our first time back at the Kettle since returning to OC last September and it is just as I…read moreremember: tasty, down home cooking and friendly folks. I asked our very helpful and sweet server Jersey if she had only 2 choices with one being chicken fried chicken or the daily special Taco Salad, which would she go with and she said the taco salad. So, that's what I ordered. It was very tasty, loaded with 2 types of cheese a side of Jalapeño (which I gave to hubby) alot of fresh tomatoes and lettuce, a side of salsa and sour cream served in a somewhat crispy tortilla shell. And the shell is the only reason for a 4 star vs 5, the shell wasn't as light and crispy as I like it. It tasted as if they fried it several hours ago and honestly, I get why they did it that way as it saves time but the shell just left me disappointed. Hubby ordered a patty melt with fries. We came into town to scope out the Jacksonville Landing for future bass fishing mornings and when I told him we were stopping in here for lunch he already knew he was having the melt. I mean, he thought about it for 90 minutes lol. I've had their melts before and it is yummy. I think though the fries were the star on his plate. They were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside and topped with something akin to Old Bay Seasoning. And they were HOT! Y'all, i mean, they're only fries but rhey were PERFECT! I am seriously alreasy looking forward to our 1st fishing adventure just so we can have lunch at the Kettle once we've caught all the bass. Jersey was quite attentive, but not hovering and warm friendly like only you'll find in the south. Oh, bestie told me to get the chocolate torte because she said, literally, "it's life altering." However, I forgot to so, just another thing for me to enjoy after our initial fishing trip. In some ways, you can go home again.

Food is great, and the service is friendly and professional…read more My favorite is a hot open face roast beef sandwich. Fries are fantastic always hot..

I've frequented Sandridge over the years and have always had a solid breakfast every time I stop…read morein. I usually have a coffee with Bacon & Eggs breakfast. The bacon of late has been nice thick cut style, and the eggs have been coming out on point. The staff is chill and the inside is spacious with ample seating. Good breakfast spot!

Ordered to go. This place serves a great meal, all of the vegetables were fresh and it was a…read moresplendid quick bite.

Haven't been to Thigs in a long, long time. I will say that they have made some great improvements…read moresince then. Very happy with the food, the service and how nice and clean the place was. I went one night while I was in town and was so impressed, I went the next night too. Keep up the good work. When I come back that way, I'll be eating there again. Thanks

Another review I've already written and yelp disappeared it…read more So here we go again. Clean somewhat sparse decor lacks personality, almost to the point of feeling sterile. I hope they spruce the place up over time. Like many places post-COVID they have things on their website menu they no longer sell. My wife made a point of praising the hushpuppies, some BBQ joints are not worth eating but these were good. I was hoping for spare ribs, Kansa City style ribs or beef ribs but they don't do those anymore. The beans were good and worth eating, the brisket was moist and not too smoky. We generally liked everything. One thing for oaths with sensitive hearing, because there are few decorations and hard walls and floors the room is kind of loud and echoey. I hope they make some effort to soften the sound, hang some soft decorations or do something to make the sound more appealing instead of the sound of an empty warehouse.

We came on a sunday afternoon, and it was easy to place an order. I tried the classic smash burger,…read morethat came with their house sauce, cheese, pickles and 2 pattie's. The burgers do not come with sides. I also tried their 12 piece wings, which are currently offered on a trial basis. Flavors - Buffalo and thai chili. Wings were prepared well and come with ranch or blue cheese. I also tried the fried, which are fried in beef tallow oil. They were tasty. They sell sodas and i believe beer. it's a small intimate space, with a few other businesses in the space. Food was a 9/10 and service was great!

Never been here before. In town for biz and thought what the hay!…read more Service was outstanding. Smash burgers are legit. The gall and kitchen staff nailed it down with my slightly odd order. I dont eat fries, ketchup based sauces or bread... its a carb thing... they tailored my order precisely and it was delicious... Had to pass on the tallow fries although they sound delicious.. Its a no carb thing. Cool place, sort of a food co-operative with other drinkers and eateries in the building. Thanks to the team down here... OUTSTANDING and DELICIOUS beyond a reasonable doubt.

The avo toast SLAPS!!!! We upgraded with goat cheese and hot honey and were floored how good it…read morewas. All fresh ingredients in generous portions. The AWESOME latte actually contained espresso resulting in a more coffee forward taste rather than the muddy milk flavour that many other places try to pass off as lattes. The staff was friendly and efficient. The bistro itself was cozy and the bathrooms spotless. Super impressed by the Bistro 1940, will definitely be back!

Another accessible and cute spot in "old" Jacksonville. Our friends mentioned this place as a…read morepossibility to stop in for lunch. We stepped inside (to escape the heat, at the minimum), and checked out the menu. We found the food menu interesting enough to order and stay. In addition to food, coffee and tea (matcha & chai) and adult beverages are served. My wife and I each ordered the Hug-A-Hero sandwich, that with each purchase as the menu states, the store donates a portion of the proceeds to the Hug-A-Hero organization, that "brings comfort to military families." We ordered it because the sandwich components looked tasty. And the sandwiches arrived impeccably crafted and sliced, with the flavors we hoped for. The goat cheese and house-made creamy pesto aioli really set this sandwich apart from just being another turkey sandwich on some fancy bread. For sides we chose the creamy potato salad with pieces of potato -nicely blended and smooth taste- and the pasta, Arugala, pine nut salad. Service was good. (Side note: First time I've been named "Blue Shirt Guy Couple" on my order ticket and it made me smile). Seating in the narrow (but normal layout for this building) space is organized by tables on one side and chairs and a counter down the other side. Business was steady during this lunch time and the bistro definitely deserves a return visit.

I was a little reluctant to try this place, strictly because I wasn't in the mood for anything…read morehandheld, but my husband planned date night and reaaally wanted to try Coastal Haze for dinner so I gave it a chance. So glad I did because the restaurant itself is a whole vibe tucked away from the busy street in Cape Carteret. We had the most amazing time here. Everyone was wonderful, helpful with how to order and there is plenty of space inside and outside for the warmer weather. My husband and I chose a table right next to an elderly couple who was trying Coastal Haze for the first time (they live out of town and visit this area once a year) and they were lovely to have a conversation with. I ordered the shrimp tacos and my husband got the wings - both were really good and filling! The tacos had plenty of shrimp, were flavorful and came with these steak fries that were thin, crispy and so good! My husband is sort of a snob when it comes to wings and he was pleasantly surprised. I already can't wait to come back to try more items on the menu!

Laid back dining at an elite level…read more We picked up a snack a couple days ago of the Coastal Fries and were so blown away by them we went back to get more and try the wings. The fries were just as amazing as the previous order and the wings were in a word , perfect. Nice and crispy outside and juicy throughout. And HUGE!!!! 10 of these wings have more meat than 15-20 at most places. As a recommendation, try the dry rub wings and the spicy peach sauce on the side. Can't wait to get back here to start working my way through the sandwich menu.