I tell you what - since they got regular staff the service is phenomenal. There's street tacos on…read moretaco Tuesday for three dollars are amazing! I've yet to try anything that I didn't love! It's not your typical Tex-mex this is more like authentic yumminess!

Terrible service waited over an hour just for the drinks then waited another hour for food that…read morewasn't even good. Not the only time they have done this either

On our first visit to Morganton we were looking for a lunch place as it was early afternoon. We…read morewanted something quick and easy so that's why Blackbox Sandwiches caught our attention. It's in a tiny strip center on the way out of town heading to I-40 and from the outside seems like a very generic shop. There was no one else there, as we were late in the lunch window. We were greeted instantly, and from there every interaction with the team was very engaging. Even the people preparing the food interacted with us to ask how things were as our meal went along. Very personable. Let's get to the food. I opted for their special of the day, which was The Shawarma pita sandwich. I'm including a picture of its description and of the sandwich itself. My wife ordered the Kaleidoscope, which is a vegetarian sandwich, but she went with their option to have it served as a salad, which meant it was in a bowl and on a bed of seasonal greens and topped with lemony garbanzos. The Kaleidoscope also boasts kale, red wine shrooms, crunchy house pickle, caramelized onions, and an herb green sauce. It was a flavor explosion. Everything blending unbelievably well. The dish showed creativity not only in the mix of ingredients, but the presentation as well. I'm sure it would've been a great sandwich, but it was killer as a salad. My special of the day, The Shawarma Greek pita was wonderful. Everything I love about Greek food and spices all neatly put together in a tasty pita sandwich. I opted for it to be "herby"rather than spicy and it was a beautiful blend of flavors. Blackbox was surprising for its food quality and tremendous customer service in a non-descript setting with paper plates and cans of soda. We would absolutely recommend it. There are some tables where you can eat on site or it appears many people takeout. This is a gem. Try it!

Wow, wow, wow. These sandwiches are some of the best I've…read moreever had. We ordered the midnight snack and the kaleidoscope+pastrami. Not only were they large, but everything was fresh, and crazy delicious. I could drink the herby sauce on the midnight snack. The owner was so kind, grabbed a high chair for our toddler, and gave us a cookie to try. It was the best chocolate chip I've ever had. They swap out baked goods and I'm always envious when I see the daily special on instagram and I'm too far away to snag it. We can't wait to go back!

Nice, clean, very large amount of seating and personable staff…read more My son and I dashed in to grab subs to go. We rarely get a chance to eat at Firehouse Subs because we don't have one in our town. They were fast and got our orders 100% correct. He had the NY Steamer (not pictured), a family favorite. I had the Engineer, my personal favorite. Both were just as good as we remembered, maybe even better. Highly recommend if you live in this area or just passing through.

It is so busy during lunch time and with all the online orders. Service was sooo slow. Not their…read morefault but it is the longest I have to wait in a deli. Feels like 20min. Sandwich is getting smaller and more expensive now. $10 for a medium, that sucks. Used to be $11 for large and stack with meat. I don't know if I eat at firehouse again. Used to be my favorite chain sandwich shop.

The Hedge is an upscale diner located in Downtown Morganton, NC, it is inside a beautifully…read morerestored 1950s Savings & Loan building. When you enter, a menu is displayed on the wall to your left, and you place your order at the register. They conveniently let you pay either before or after you dine, and you are given a fun animal marker for your table so the staff knows exactly where to bring your food--my animal was a little sheep, which was such a fun quirk! The layout features a great mix of counter seating, booths, and standard tables, along with a nice outside patio. I really enjoyed the artwork on the walls and the view of the open kitchen. While they don't officially have a mocktail menu, they were more than happy to mix up a non-alcoholic version of any cocktail they offer; I went with the basil berry, and it was fantastic! For my meal, I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough and added a side of mac 'n' cheese. Yes, it was an absolute mountain of cheese, but that mac 'n' cheese was so incredibly cheesy and delicious! I didn't realize initially that customers are supposed to pick up their own silverware and napkins from a station, but when my order was brought out, the server realized I didn't know and kindly brought a fork and napkin right to my table. The food, atmosphere, and thoughtful service easily earn this spot a full 5 stars!

Nice little place we found while driving through the area. Cool vibe, and great service…read more The sandwich had great flavor, with the giardiniera a welcome surprise. The only issue was that the baguette was a little hard . The standout was the onion rings, though. I wholly expected mass-produced generic rings, but these were fresh, handmade, and crispy.

We were fortunate to choose Heifer's for dinner one night last week while on vacation. From the…read moremoment we walked in we were met with the friendliest staff, so very welcoming and warm! Our food was incredibly delicious - I had wanted the ribeye but sadly they were out - so I hesitantly ordered the NY Strip (I don't normally care for them) and it was beyond amazing, tender, wonderfully seasoned and perfectly cooked!! The Pineapple Upside Down Cake, which I truly didn't think I'd have room for as I had devoured every bite of my dinner - well let's just say there wasn't a crumb left. By the time we left (after hanging around just talking to everyone for a half hour) we truly felt more like family than customers. We had wanted so badly to get back again before we left, but we ran out of time and just never made it back in town. But it is definitely on our list of places to return to next year - one of the highlights of our vacation this year! You guys absolutely rock!

The food is good, the portions generous, and the price is low. A three way winner. Definitely a…read moregood place to eat.

Mom and pop style cafe. Seat yourself and grab a menu. Service is prompt. Food came out pretty…read morequickly. Hubs got eggs and bacon and sausage, oh my! I figured I'd try the biscuits and gravy with meat. The brown gravy is good, but I'm used to having my sausage and gravy cooked together and not separate. All in all good local spot for breakfast and lunch.

Great breakfast yesterday. My omelet was cooked great, not all undercooked and runny like I've…read moregotten elsewhere. Those home fries were so neat! I've never had little potato disks like that before, and I could have eaten an entire basket of those little cuties. The coffee was not great if I can be honest about that, and I did see an employee bring in supplies that included a basic Maxwell House canister. That's just not my thing, no big deal. The servers all the servers, were incredibly friendly and polite. Great business serving up great pre-hike fuel

Cash only breakfast/lunch diner, limited seating but has to-go and a drive through. Always…read moreconsistent and fairly priced.

Grannys has the best breakfast in the area. I love their homemade gravy and biscuits and eggs and…read morebacon. They serve you with a smile and get your day started great. it you go for lunch, you wont be wont be disappointed either. It's a gem of a place! All the girls are sweethearts!

A good local place to eat in Black Mountain. Order first and then grab a seat. You might need to…read moreshare a tables on a large table if you are alone just a couple. They have unique dishes and names for them. I can't remember the name. It was a biscuit with a piece of fried chicken, bacon, cheese and a ton of gravy. For those of you outside of the south this is not uncommon but finding a good biscuit and gravy can be a challenge. This is a good hometown place to eat with friendly service.

Oh, my. Life. Changing!! We drove around downtown BM…read morethinking we'd eat at one of those rustic touristy places. Bad idea. Long lines!! We drove around a bit, then decided to head up Hwy 70 to Asheville and settle for a chain place. We almost passed this place up but decided to take a look. It's located in a nondescript strip block of businesses. But once you get inside... Charming decor, awesome service and those biscuits. The size of softballs!! And the grits. To die for!! We will be back!!