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    The Kettle 217

    4.0 (40 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lan D.

    My family and I were in town to visit our Father, who just had new mission last month. This is my first time at this restaurant. It's nice and clean. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The customers were so sweet and it seemed like everyone was friends with each other. My daughter had her hood up and this lady went up to her and offered her, her hoodie if she was cold. I MEAN HOW SWEET IS THAT. We ordered our food. I got a the Country Omelet with hash-browns. It was quite a large serving but it was delicious. My family got their food and had to pack up a few things because the servings were large. I had a very great time here. I enjoyed the family-like atmosphere and the food was incredible. I would definitely come back. Side note. The town that this restaurant is in, has NO service unless you have AT&T. We used our car navigation to get here, and it stopped working when we entered the town. We managed to find our way to the restaurant by asking locals.

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    1 year ago

    Great family run restaurant. Good prices, good service, good selection. Soups are very flavorful. Plenty of seating. Clean.

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    2 years ago

    Food was flavorless. No one working counter when I arrived for pick up order. Restaurant / bathroom was clean.

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    3 years ago

    Diverse menu, breakfast all day. Friendly staff. Owners frequently on site. Good food at a fair price.

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    4 years ago

    This place is heaven!! I definitely recommend, every meal and desert is absolutely amazing! Costumer service is beautiful.

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    4 years ago

    This is by far the best place to eat or drink in town. Friendly service and the bar has great drinks. The food is all top notch.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent meal every time. I highly recommend this small town restaurant. Great breakfast,lunch and dinner.

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    5 years ago

    rueben sucks salad is good sweet tea is good french fries and grilled cheese is good so is the dr pepper.

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    13 years ago

    It is crowded on Friday evenings, but the service is quick and friendly. There are five different fish specials, which are great for Lent.

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    9 years ago

    Good food great service very good fried chicken, great chopped steak and eggs nice atmosphere average price

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    Love it relaxing in a nice restaurant with friends and family with helpful staff and good food

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    Lost In Time - Baked goods

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    21.4 mi
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    Lost in Time is such a charming spot, and they really impressed me with how accommodating and…read morethoughtful the staff were. I came in looking for dairy free options and was so happy to find out they make their oatmeal with no dairy at all. I ordered it with raisins and brown sugar on the side, and it was simple, warm, and exactly what I wanted. If you do want milk, they'll bring it on the side. I also ordered the grilled peach salad, and wow. Perfectly grilled, sweet, and such a standout. The dressing seemed to contain dairy, but the team was very helpful in guiding me and making sure I had what I needed. It quickly became one of my favorite salads I've had in a long time. My husband sampled some of their pastries and said they were delicious. They also had a massive cinnamon roll on the counter, probably close to ten inches wide. I didn't get it this time, but if you're a cinnamon roll person, this is absolutely the place to indulge. They have regular sized ones too if you're not ready to commit to the giant version. The server was so kind, and I think the manager spoke with us as well. She was just as friendly. I also really liked the decor, which gave the place a comfortable, welcoming vibe. And small detail, but appreciated: they have a baby changing table in the bathroom, which I know is a lifesaver for a lot of families.

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    Lost In Time - Grilled peach salad with no dressing

    Grilled peach salad with no dressing

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