We stopped by here after my sons track meet because he was starving. Wow we really love this place! Carla was our server and she was on it! Very friendly and attentive. Best service and food we have had in a long while. We will definitely be back read more

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We walked in on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't too busy from what we could see, but it picked up fast. By the time we left the restaurant was packed. There aren't many tables inside but the restaurant is in two parts. They have what you see when you walk in which is like the classic diner vibe and then an additional bar area in the back. The food was fine. The kids burger was the saddest thing I'd ever seen the salad with an addition of chicken was also the saddest amount of chicken I'd ever seen. The fish taco special was really good with their homemade chips and the Fairview burger was fine. The best food they had was the fried pickles. Perfect sized pickle chips with a delicious batter! So good!! Overall it's a good eat for the money. read more

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HOW WAS TODAY MY FIRST TIME TRYING THIS GEM OF A PLACE?!?! The atmosphere is exactly what the name suggests - a local joint where you get to enjoy DELICIOUS food and drinks. The service was top notch, very friendly staff right from the start. Ridiculously good prices for the portions served. Insanely, and I mean really, good tasting food. I'm running out of adjectives here, but you get the point. A MUST VISIT. LIKE RIGHT NOW. 1000/10. read more

The Local Joint - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and sweet potato fries - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

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We Had the Eggs Benedict which was good, but came out just warm. The food was good....but not memorable. The server was excellent. It seems like the menu was limited. We wanted stew......no stew. We wanted onion soup.....no soup. Two years ago I had a very good meal. I think this place can be, hit or miss. The coffee is always good. The service is always very good. The place lacked patrons on a Saturday at 1 p.m.. read more

I want to love this place because it's right down the road and when the line cooks are actually working and not messing around and when the wait staff isn't in a terrible mood and when your food comes out at least warm -- it's great. I'm willing to forgive a lot when the food is good. But the service is cranky and the bathrooms are ... just don't. Hence the three stars. Should be at least four but needs some work. read more

Outdoor dining is available when the weather is nice. The restaurant serves local coffee and many local food items. We went on a Sunday morning. The restaurant was busy, but we had fantastic service. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots! read more

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Great classic diner. Surrounded by beautiful forest, a bit off the beaten path. The waitress and cooks were friendly, and I can't stop raving about the food!! I got the fried egg sandwich and both the flavor and the price is to die for. My dad got the biscuits and gravy and he couldn't stop talking about how amazing the gravy is. I would highly recommend stopping by this great local eatery! read more

Dug the modern diner vibe and the emphasis on using local products. Service was ok I guess; the server seemed new, so I'll cut her some slack. Received a free beignet, croissant-like in texture and quite delish. Loved the Huevos Rancheros. The coffee from Dynamite Roasting Company and the Firewalker Chipotle hot sauce were fab, which was no surprise given the talent and careful craft emblematic of both these area artisans. read more

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The fish fry was excellent. There were a few concerning food safety issues. Start with the flies. Doors wide open. Chased away flies the entire meal. I witnessed children enter the restaurant straight from school and walk directly in to the BoH. Several lights out over the grill area - maybe it would appear cleaner if it was brighter??? Also witnessed cross contamination when an employee came from the BoH and used a glass to scoop ice for a drink - ice scoop was available but not used. Our server was more interested in snacking than checking on us. All in all a disappointing experience. Sanitation grade 93 which is a bit low compared to most local restaurants. I hope they get better because the food was very good. read more

We met up with a friend who told us about this place so we went here to eat. Have to say it's a hole in the wall place that you have no clue what they offer. They have a decent sized menu to pick from too. The restaurant is attached to a gas station, set up kinda like a diner inside. To start we had fried green tomatoes. These were really good. Our friend told us everything is locally sourced as much as they can. They used to serve drinks but because they have the store next door they no longer do. I decided on a hamburger with onion straws. I couldn't eat it all. It was a good size burger along with the onions. We ate outside since our friend had his dogs with him so they could be with us. The waitress will come out and wait on you which was nice. The restrooms were shared with the gastation in between the 2 businesses. Over all we really enjoyed eating here and would go back, it's worth stopping here to eat! Great food! read more

The Local Joint - Fried green tomatoes - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

Meatloaf Monday is the best meatloaf in town! Jay hussels like a crazy man. The beers are great The live music is even better! read more

Great food ! Great service!!! A little place that isn't commercialized and run of the mill. Each dish is prepared lovingly by the incredible chefs! I highly recommend!! read more

Tucked in a gas station/old huddle house is a gem of good food and friendly faces. Service was prompt, the iced tea was fresh brewed, I sampled the Cuban, nice and toasty, excellent pork and ham smashed and toasted the crisp awesomeness. Served with the local Lusty Monk mustard and a smile, it warmed the soul and cured the hunger. I sat at the counter watching several other orders made, the burgers were thick, the toppings all fresh. Don't sleep on this one just because of the location. Grab a booth and get ready for good solid food. read more

Great food, great service and great staff. It's a great dive diner. Don't miss out on the meatloaf special on Mondays.

Great service, farm to table food, in a vintage diner setting. What's not to love? The daily specials are all great. Sometimes we decide to have dessert for dinner! read more

AMAZING local gem. Hits all the criteria: friendly service; delicious food; fair prices; clean. Went twice in three days. Check out the pancakes -- huge, fluffy, tasty. And the local jam!!! read more

The Local Joint - The Big Bear. Really tasty fried chicken on perfect biscuit. - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

Plenty of parking. The name of the restaurant fits, so come here and brunch or lunch and support local businesses! I ordered the veggie eggs benedict and we shared the brussels sprouts appetizer - which was absolutely delish. Both are pictured. read more

Delicious grub, friendly folks, comfortable surroundings... what's not to like? I just wish it was open 24 hours a day!

Would you believe me if I told you that this cute & quaint diner is located next to a gas station?? Stop in for some piping hot coffee and a delicious breakfast entree ranging from fresh items like fluffy pancakes, loaded omelettes, sandwiches, and B&G's! You can also order some lunch items such as a juicy burgers, packed salads, loaded sandwiches, thick wings, tasty quesadillas, and more! This is a fantastic spot to stop at while commuting from Asheville to the mountains & trails. You can sit outside on the patio or inside the diner. Highly recommend checking this spot out! read more

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Food is delicious, always hot and served with a smile! Everything on the menu is very tasty. Have been going there for many years, you won't be disappointed. read more

Another flawless meal here as always. I like the breakfast all day option, but did the Reuben today and it was very good. Sweet potato fries were perfect, too. Good waitress service & diner atmosphere also. I've never had to ask for a sweet tea refill because they ninja up on me & refill it all the time. read more

The Local Joint - Reuben sandwich - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

Great breakfast place. It's connected to a gas station. Seats inside and out. Great French toast with berries. Friendly service. I'll be back soon. read more

exactly what you'd expect - delicious diner food, friendly service, and minimal frills. impressive menu! both the breakfast and lunch is great. read more

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I absolutely adore this place and have for years. Set in a inconspicuous gas station in the Fairview location, it has been a local gem for years. You can usually find parking and it's actually pretty close to many parts of Asheville. We arrived on a Saturday morning and we're seated right away. They have a cute diner inspired interior and a patio (nothing special and close to the Highway but nice to have an outdoor option). I got the eggs Benedict and it was amazing. Tons of spinach and the eggs were perfect. Good amount of sauce too. My hash browns were pretty decent but my partner definitely got the last of a batch. All crispies. My partner loved her pancakes but the "seasonal berries" were sad. Like 5 blueberries and one strawberry sad. We watched a strawberry fall on when they placed our food at the pick up window for the server and it was the food version of watching simbas dad fall off the cliff at pride rock. The server was nice but a bit non engaging. For example, when she arrived at our table she just stood there waiting for instruction rather than greeting us and asking what she could get for us. Also waited for water a lot. She was young- maybe a learning curve. Overall would go back. Cute little local joint. read more

The Local Joint - Benedict and pancakes - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

I've driven past the Local Joint a hundred times and have always been curious. I finally gave it a try last weekend and the experience was mostly good. Quick overview-My tempeh melt and sweet potato fries were excellent and I love the decor/vibe. My friends were both disappointed with their food and it took a reallllly long time to come out. Detailed review- My husband has been telling me about their "amazing" fried chicken sandwich for years now and I've driven past The Local Joint many, many times on my way to go hiking and such. I have never gone in because I don't eat chicken (pescatarian) and just never ended up stopping in. My friend suggested going here for her birthday dinner last Saturday and I excitedly agreed! We met there at 5:30pm and as imagined with it being so early, the restaurant was pretty empty with a few people sitting at the bar and two other tables of guests. When we were seated, I ordered a water with no ice and a coffee and my friends ordered hot tea and cola. My water definitely came with ice (this happens 90% of the time though, so weird). When I asked the server about some items on the menu that I was confused with, she was cold and not helpful. It actually felt like she was annoyed that I was asking questions. I ended up ordering the tempeh melt, my husband the coconut shrimp and brussel sprout confetti and my friend the fish tacos. Luckily, my friends and I love talking and hanging out (and were in no rush) because it took forever for the food to come out. The server never checked in to let us know that it was taking a while or to apologize for the wait. Once the food finally came out, I was super duper happy with my tempeh melt and the sweet potato fries. Every bite was A+ and I would go back today and order it again if it weren't out of my way. So yummy! Plus, it's a large sandwich so I had enough to take home for lunch the next day. My friends were quite disappointed with their meals though. As mentioned in the quick overview, I love the decor and vibe of Local Joint. It feels like a retro cafe and has really cool sliding curtains that can be moved around for more/less sun. I'll definitely come back some time and try some drinks too! read more

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This was close by to our Airbnb so our group opted for The Local Joint on our first night. Not a bad choice but mostly average. We had a burger, fries and a craft beer. Nothing special but all fine. The venue/ambiance was a little strange as you thought you were eating at a gas station. Lol. I'm not complaining tho as it served its purpose. read more

The Local Joint - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

Here for a short getaway, staying in Fairview. Decided to try a local haunt. The service was prompt, attentive, and friendly. I ordered the Fairview burger made with a black bean patty with a side of sweet potato fries. I have tried so many veggie and black bean burgers, and I don't hesitate for a nanosecond when I say this is the best I've ever had. The sweet potato fries were ridiculously good too. Sweet potato fries are hit or miss for me, but these had the perfect crisp and flaky salt to balance out the sweetness of the sweet potato. We took home carrot cake and salted caramel cake. The carrot cake was good, but the salted caramel cake was insane! Will definitely return. Don't skip this restaurant if you're in the area! read more

Had a delicious reuben with house made corned beef and chips. Think they also make their own pickles. Also recommend the burgers, fries, shrimp and grits and fish fry special (when available). Nice atmosphere, friendly service, seating at the counter like a diner and plenty of booths. Local beers an tap and sometimes they have delicious chocolate and carrot cakes as well w/ generous servings. read more

The Local Joint - Reuben and chips - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

Great place for a quick friendly meal. No-nonsense diner decor, fast service, and first rate food. We just had the Friday fish special : battered haddock & fries. It was the best fish 'n chips I've eaten since I left Britain 37 years ago. No kidding. read more

I was expecting cheap diner food from the price rating/photos online, but I was so pleasantly surprised! We came in for breakfast and the menu offered plenty of healthy vegetarian-friendly options with fresh ingredients. I ordered the an omelet with home fries and my girlfriend ordered an egg & cheese biscuit and a chocolate chip pancake. All were delicious -- my omelet was a little lacking on the goat cheese which made it kind of dry, but our waitress happily brought me more which fixed it right up. Our waitress was Alicia and she was great! She was super friendly and attentive, super on top of refills and even offered us to-go coffee and water for the road. Thank you Alicia! The only thing I'll say is that the dish-ware wasn't super clean; both my knife and my coffee spoon were dirty. Overall, we had a great experience here, and I would definitely recommend supporting The Local Joint! read more

The Local Joint - Heinz ketchup - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

Great breakfast! Recommended by our VRBO host and was definitely worth it! Enjoyed the casual diner feel. read more

We stopped in while on a little road trip and the food was phenomenal! I had the Shrimp -n- Grits (Cajun shrimp, pimento cheese grits, poached eggs & fried green tomatoes. WOW. It was one of the best breakfast items I've ever had. My Sister had the Southern Benny (biscuit topped w/ pimento cheese, fried green tomato, bacon and eggs w/ hollandaise) and She raved!! The complimentary beignets--nice touch. I'll give the service thumbs up because we didn't want for anything but the server did have the personality of a fencepost. Great, great meal!! read more

Excellent buffalo chicken sandwich. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Great place in the Fairview area. Quick and easy pickup service. read more

As a local I really enjoy coming here, wonderful service and great food! I highly recommend the big bear!

Served a burger tonight that still had the plastic wrapper stuffed in part of it. then the cook got sassy like I was wrong to be grossed out. Perhaps he was drinking too much of the beer they've started serving again. read more

The Local Joint - Plastic wrapper melted under part of the cheese on my burger. - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

Great spot to fuel up and looking for a great meal, as my friends and I were finishing a bachelor party weekend, we went in to grub. The look and feel of a roadside diner, charming waitresses filled with personality and smiles. Great menu selection with all the classics. I got Eggs Benedict and Grits, was filling, neatly prepared, good coffee and a full tank! read more

Our go-to local place for my wife and me. Excellent food and service. It's next to a gas station so it can be dismissed, but definitely worth it. read more

Really great find thanks to Yelp! We went a teensy bit out of our way but we're wowed by this place! Looks like an old Waffle House/Huddle House but it's got some really great culinary genius going on here! My eggs Benedict was superb and my hubbys egg scramble was devoured and raved over. Loved that they served local jams and jellies and had great coffee! Will keep it in mind if we come to Asheville area again! read more

The Local Joint - The Florentine with a side of fruit - Diners Near Me - Fairview, North Carolina

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This place is a gem! We've lived in the area for 5 years and just got around to trying it and we're so glad that we did. service, atmosphere and food was amazing! read more

Great food! Bartenders were amazing! Went for New years. Great place! Next time you are in Boone, check this place out!