Funky little hole in the wall attached to a convenience store with one gas pump without the price…read moreposted, in the middle of nowhere. We were hungry and 'needing relief' so popped in for a bite. Three friendly ladies working the counter took our order. Prices were crazy low compared to the touristy spots we left behind in Myrtle Beach, or any in Los Angeles from where we recently moved. I wanted something a little different, so I ordered a pork chop sandwich. It was literally as the name implies, a pork chop on two pieces of white bread, bones included. I chucked a bit, and dug in. The flavor was good, and it was tender and juicy. The bathroom was another story. Sign said 'get key from store', so went in and asked for the key. Young guy at the counter handed me a ring of about 8 keys, pulled out two of them and said that it was one of these. It was not, nor was any of the others on the ring. I returned and explained, he came back with me and was equally unsuccessful. So he used one of the keys to slide behind the bolt and opened it that way. While I saw no evidence, it was quite foul-smelling, and I hurried about my business and left. I purchased two bottles of water from the lunch counter ($1 each, just like Vegas!), and we headed down the road.

Yes. Dear Lord, can you believe this place exists. It is in literally the middle of nowhere because…read moreit is so far off the main highway. But worth every extra minute. Fried thick bologna sandwich on toasted bread or cheeseburger all the way and you know for sure that you will be back and you will pack an extra stomach. Great service and friendly folks only add to this place.

Food was excellent and the service was really good also fast and really delicious restaurant was…read morevery clean and comfortable

Stopped by here on a road trip. Service counter was quick and pleasant, the whole place was clean…read moreand so is the bathroom. First time trying their burger and I have to say, it was quite good and the size of the burger was decent. I'll be giving Hardee's another try!

Always the best food and service!! Love the atmosphere and all the memorabilia. Rays is one of our…read morefavorites in Whiteville.

Always excellent, fast service and delicious food, classic dinner feel. Prices are very cheap and…read morereasonable. It gets packed at lunch hours, but it's worth the wait for great burgers!

Finally stopped in to try Pooch's and was not disappointed!!! The smashburgers are some of the best…read moreI've had in the area! The fries were extra crispy in the best way and the macaroni salad is delicious. Plus, they now have gluten free buns - a thoughtful menu addition! If you're hoping to try a Poochie Pie (whoopie pie), make sure to go during the week or early on Saturday. They sell out quick before they are off on Sunday! The staff were very friendly and helpful when asking about the menu. We will definitely be back soon for more delicious burgers and to try a Poochie Pie!

Drove 30mins arrived at 6:30PM, it's closed. Schedule says 7PM CLOSING, not sure why they'd do that.read more

Service: the waitress was great. She was very attentive even with the restaurant being busy…read more The Food: The pork chops were very tender. Im not a big fan of boneless pork chops but these were awesome. The onion rings were fried well and the mac & cheese nuggets were as well. The Texas toast was soft snd butter and well season. Everything was great. The meal was about $12 and included 2 sides and a drink... Can't beat that. The ambiance is similar to any diner. There are two rooms that contain seating though.

Stopped in for lunch mid week and this place was busy. Back room seating was quaint and quiet - but…read morethis place is about food not noise! Burger was the best - friend lived the shrimp po-boy - another feasted on steak sandwich. Everything was great - especially the onion rings! Friendly service - great local diner - no tourists anywhere to be found!

Good old fashioned all the way cheeseburgers and hot dogs. And that means slaw, chili, onions and…read moremustard. Quick service. Can't hardly not stop here if you're in E-town.

So, I'm on my way back from the beach and I'm on 87 but taking a back road and I see several signs…read moreabout Melvin's restaurant. I saw something about a hamburger, it was lunch time and I decided to take the detour into town and see if I can get something to go. Suddenly, I was in downtown Elizabethtown, and it was quite charming. A lot of times I go through the small North Carolina towns that used to thrive at one time but are now pretty much shut down and deserted. It was not the case with Elizabethtown. I saw coffee shops and boutiques and clothing stores and of course, Melvin's. When I first walked in, I got nervous because there was a long line and I was not in the mood to be waiting a long time to get a hamburger unless it's for White Castles. But let me tell you something, Melvin's got it worked out to a science. One person takes your order. One person makes your hamburger. One person puts the hamburger in the bag and the other person takes your money. I was in and out of there in less than 2 minutes. It cracked me up. The menu is quite limited. You can have a hamburger or a cheeseburger or a hot dog and that's it. You can't even get fries. You can get a bag of chips which is what I did and some random cookie for a dollar. I enjoyed getting in the car and having my lunch for the ride back home. The hamburger was good and so was the pric... less than five bucks. I got it all the way with coleslaw and ketchup and mustard. and chili Melvin's has been around forever, and it was clear that the locals love it. The line was long and the place was pretty full. People are in and out of there in a few minutes. So anyway, if you're on your way to the beach and on 87, grab a burger at Melvin's and keep the tradition going at Melvin's.

Elizabethtown, NC - Valentines weekend girls trip MUST involve a trip to winery!…read more The wine flight was $15 and included a free wine glass. So fun! Food was reasonably priced. I really liked that the waitress let us take our time and gab. We definitely didn't feel rushed and I appreciated that. My friends noted the waitress was kind, we felt very welcome, the portions were nicely sized, the menu included a variety of options, the restaurant was not overly loud, the decor was interesting. The only minus was they didn't take the dishes away before dessert. Additionally, we enjoyed admiring the kangaroo and feeding the mini horses. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and we would come back.

Quaint little town of Elizabethtown has such an eclectic Winery and distillery. Very cozy dining…read moreand bar seating. The decor was very intriguing with celebrity items everywhere. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. We shared a wine flight including the sweet red and white muscadines. The grid green tomatoes were excellent with cornmeal batter instead of flour. Highly recommend the gift shop next door.

Amazing find. Awesome little hole in wall serving just great burgers & hotdogs. Get them all the…read moreway. The people behind counter were very friendly. Awesome little lunch spot.

Date of Visit: 7/28/2025 Monday…read more For those that are following, this is my second foodie stop on my road-trip to the northeast. I'm not gonna kid you but I did do a little research on this place before my trip and is one of the reasons I am traveling on 701 north. Most sources I gathered from other YELP! reviews. And you really have to read between the lines on some reviews, I did not let them change my mind. I need to stop here. As I arrived and located the place, it was a little tricky to park but not bad. Entered the place and it looked just like the photos online. I stepped to counter and waited behind two others and not long after I placed my order. Just a regular burger cheese w/LT and a order of fries. Now it didn't take long and my order was ready. Don't get me wrong, this place is so busy there is constantly burgers cooking on the grill. And these burgers weren't sitting around either. As soon as as it was done it was gone, as fast as they were making them they were gone. Walked over to a table with my food and drink and sat and unwrapped one of the most beautiful burgers I ever had. No complaints, bun held up thru the juiciness. LT was fresh and crisp. And the fries were just as good even though I'm not crinkle-cut type. These were crispy and soft on the inside. Hope to back this way again. Once again I found another great spot off the beaten path. What does the barber say? Who's next! Peace.

Excellent service, Katie was great and knowledgeable. Food fantastic . The burger with egg was…read moregreat. Definitely a return.

We had the razorback stack and they were okay. The shell was thick and crunchy but not in a good…read moreway. The slaw was not what I was expecting. Would not order again. Had the burger with pimento cheese and bacon which was good but better if they cooked it with a little pink like I ordered. The green tomatoes was why I ordered this burger. I love green mators but not these. Breading thick over powered the tomatoes. Would not get again. My daughter had a chicken sandwich that she said was very good. Might have just ordered the wrong things tonight . service was very good but not sure I would go back.