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    4.5 (2 reviews)

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    If you're craving real, old-school comfort food, Grandma's Recipes absolutely delivers…read more We both ordered the fried chicken, which takes about 25-30 minutes because it's made fresh and it shows. The batter is thin, crispy, and not overly heavy, and the flavor feels like something straight out of a home kitchen. This isn't fast-food fried chicken... this is Sunday dinner at grandma's. The meal itself is a lot of food for around $17: four pieces of chicken, real mashed potatoes with homemade gravy, a vegetable, a potato, plus a salad and a cup of homemade chicken noodle soup with those old-school egg noodles. Everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned, not processed or rushed. We also tried the fried mushrooms everyone talks about, and they lived up to the hype. They use large portobello mushrooms, which makes a huge difference. No watery, soggy bite like you get at a lot of places, just a clean, meaty texture with a crispy coating. The atmosphere is calm and cozy. Lighting is dim enough to feel relaxed, and with only about 20 tables, it's not loud or chaotic. No kids running wild or constant traffic in and out, just a laid-back, "take your time" kind of vibe. The space has a log cabin feel with exposed wood, vintage décor, and black-and-white photos. The tables and chairs aren't fancy, but they're clean and fit the nostalgic charm. Service was great during our visit. Our waitress was attentive, checked on us regularly, took our order quickly, and everything came out hot. I've seen mixed reviews about inconsistent service, but our experience (first visit) was very positive. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a win. Between the generous portions, fair pricing, and genuinely homemade feel, this is the kind of place you come back to. They also offer daily specials and make many of their own desserts. I'll definitely be back to try the coconut cream pie. Overall: Comfort food done right, with a cozy, no-frills atmosphere and excellent value.

    It has been awhile since I have been here -- and I finally got to take my wife for the first time…read more I ordered my go-to, the hot roast turkey. The turkey they use is smoked and tastes amazing! The gravy smothered over the sandwich and mashed potatoes adds even more flavor. I ordered a side of green beans with the meal, and they tasted good - not canned. The turkey club was ordered without tomato and came out as ordered - it was huge and also had the smoked turkey on it. So good! Coleslaw tasted good as did the cheese sticks. Our server was attentive and kept checking on us. She kept the drinks coming - even after we paid our bill. Love that they check on you, even after you have paid. The inside is still outdated and the seats are not the most comfortable, but that's fine. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. I need to come back here again real soon!

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    2.4(15 reviews)
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    In an effort to be objective, and since I used this star system for Bray Road Diner, I'll do the…read moresame with this anagolous eatery. Let's break down the stars- 1 star- cleanliness- it's pretty clean. I used the bathroom and didn't get the heebies. Things are definitely old, but it's clean. Classic Coney- you get a star! 1 star- service- yes! Our server was excellent! She recommended the Reuben with onion rings to me with ranch and thousand island dressing on the side. It was a truly good rec, plus she checked on us often with a smile. 1star- efficiency- service is quick and expedient, but the kitchen was SO SLOW. We waited about 18-20 minutes for our food to be ready. Luckily, I was charming company! We had a party of 7. 1star- the food- It was delicious! Worth the wait? Sure! The Reuben was crispy and flavorful. My corned beef was thick but tender slices with no fat. The onion rings were crispy and the ranch was homemade. Would I go back? Yes! This was my first time. Gold star for the yummy tea. It tastes like sun tea. 1star- ambiance- it's a diner with booths and tables. They are in tact and not torn. There is adequate seating for large parties. That deserves a star. That's 4 stars for me. It's great quality diner food at prices $10-$15 per person on average. I'd say it's worth checking out.

    The food isn't the best quality like it used to be to be, especially the FRIES!!!! We've been…read morecoming to this coney for 15+ years, so it's sad to say we will no longer be going there. The staff is AMAZING!! Great service!! But won't waste my money on their food. The restaurant itself, could definitely use a deep cleaning and some upgrades.

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    Our server, Mikayla (I'm sure I spelled that wrong), was awesome…read more After doing the Friday the 13th challenge at wicked woods in Caro, we wanted to eat. Ordered: two omelettes. One Denver, one ham & cheese. Chili fries. Fried cauliflower, green peppers and fish & chips. Tasty. Pretty decent prices.

    I have come here every year for 6 years after taking my kids to Thomas the Train. Nowhere have I…read moreever felt more disrespected with my dog. If we had not been with other people I would have gotten up and left. We will NEVER return and will find somewhere else to continue our day out. I was instructed that my dog must be under the table, could not bark or jump up or we would have to leave. Her entire job is to let me know and allow her to jump into my lap or lay on my chest! There was plenty of room for the waitress to reach our table. We intentionally went to the very back of the restaurant so as to not be in the way of anyone else. We were NOT in a booth where there is only one way to access the table to serve us. This manager obviously has something against dogs or something. If she is under the table she cannot get to me properly. The staff need to do their research or learn exactly what is acceptable for a service dog. You don't get to make up your own rules!! Even my 9 year old sons know more about service dog behavior than these adults in this restaurant. No customers complained and in fact several times we were complimented on how well she behaved by other patrons. When I attempted to address it on my way out I was again informed that my dog could not be in the isle. If that was all he said I may have let it go. The fact that we were still getting settled shows just how unprofessional they were. My service dog is VERY well behaved and while the state does not require any testing or registration I have taken the time and gone the extra mile to have her go through public access tests and she passed with flying colors at only 9 months old!! If you have an issue with dogs I suggest you do not work where you will come across service dogs. You have no business being anywhere around the public! After we left I found other instances where others had faced the same problems. I hope others that require a service dog read the reviews before going there.

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    3.7(192 reviews)
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    This restaurant opened in 1966. As I ate my extra meaty gyro and crispy hot french fries, Dad told…read moreme of how he used to come here in the 70s to eat. He said it hasn't hardly changed. There were 9 people working in the kitchen alone, and the place was packed. Despite that, we had swift and super friendly service. The place was also very clean and I'm sure that they had to remodeled since 1966 because even though it was vintage, the vinyl and such looked new. They had fried cauliflower and fried mushrooms. Oh my! I asked our waitress which was better, and she said she loved the cauliflower. She offered to have it dipped in buffalo sauce because that's how she loves it. Well absolutely! She added ranch for good measure, and let me tell you. It was homemade and the cauliflower was spicy and brilliant. It was the perfect start to my meal. It was also huge, so I had to take it home. Oooo! Midnight snack. I'm going to the kitchen right after I finish writing. I ordered a gyro with french fries and it was perfectly seasoned and came with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce. It arrived wrapped in foil like a big burrito. I was full of cauliflower and not really in the mood for fries, but they were light and delicious. I didn't eat them all, but I ate a lot more than I thought I would. Dad got the blueberry pancakes with sausage, Amy got hash browns, fried eggs and turkey sausage links, and Estelle got a Philly beef and Swiss with French fries. She said the onions and peppers were on the bottom. She said it was good, but Big John's was better. We were SO FULL. They give really big portions. In fact, when we got to Dad's, Amy, Dad and I all fell asleep in our respective chairs and slept about 2 hours. Now that's some carb loading food coma! Would I go back again? Heck yeah. I just told my son about the place.

    My husband and I stopped in while in town for coney I had a bite but just not a coney fan. My…read morehusband says has too many onions on it. Wait time was minimum.

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