After appointments in Greenville, we decided to catch lunch at Bum's…read more The fried chicken (a breast and a leg for each of us) was perfection! I got the yams and rutabagas...absolutely delicious! Mom got the green beans and yams, and ate them all. Then she saw the fresh out of the oven banana pudding, topped with meringue...so mom also got dessert and exclaimed over how much it was like what her mom used to make. The tea and ice were plentiful and refreshing. The folks are friendly and helpful. I expect to be back soon for more rutabagas...and I can't wait!

Worth the drive from Raleigh for the butter beans and collards alone. Best d**n butter beans ever…read more Bum's is a visit back to an earlier day when meats n threes ruled eastern Carolina. Regulars are addressed by name and people genuinely want to know how your day is. It's a meat n twos now but plates include all the usual suspects plus a daily special. Two sides and corn sticks, cornbread, or rolls are included. Prices are very reasonable. There's both street parking and a small lot, in addition to a drive-thru window. Not fancy, but seriously good. You won't go wrong with any of the sides.

Awesome prices on everything, they do charge for water? Food was very yummy steak and cheese was…read morevery cheesy, cheeseburger was very good and filling. Fries were crispy and crunchy cooked to perfection! Everyone was super nice, except one woman she wasn't rude just not friendly at all. Will have to come back to try a hotdog they seemed very popular!

Reviewing a pharmacy you say? YEP!…read more Edwards Pharmacy is a locally run business that has an old time counter grill and they make an excellent, excellent meal with a touch of southern hospitality. It's definitely a best-kept secret and you're not going to know about it unless you're a local or a local or someone familiar with the area takes you there. I was taken here Saturday morning for breakfast. The counter has some old Pepsi Co. memorabilia displaying around it. Most prominently an old Mt. Dew sign from days gone by. After ordering a Dew I settled for a fried egg sandwich with a sausage patty and cheese & some hash browns. It hit the spot! The grill staff was also great. They chatted with us throughout breakfast. Should I ever visit Ayden, NC again I'll definitely be stopping in for a bite to eat.

Amazing food. Latte was highest quality. Service was…read morepersonal but not intrusive. Very clean and efficient. Will definitely go back and I am sure it will be equally amazing.

Every time bestie and I roll through town on the way to Trader Joe's we stop at the Meating Ground…read moreCafe for breakfast and are never disappointed! It's always hopping with people which means it must be good! The first time we went I had the double smash burger with hash brown casserole. The burger was sooo delicious and what a dream burger is made of! Juicy and flavorful, cooked just right! The hash brown casserole was cheesy and yummy both times I had it, seasoned perfectly for my taste. My bacon egg and cheese biscuit was almost as amazing as the burger, with the eggs soft and fluffy, crunchy bacon, and melted cheese. But the star of the show for me was my hot mocha. It was so silky smooth, not overly sweet, the perfect temp, with neat looking foam art on top, probably the best mocha I've ever had. I'll definitely be back to try something new and for sure grab another mocha!!

Fly from Miami to Raleigh-Durham with the primary goal of visiting a barbecue joint that's a…read morethree-hour round-trip drive away, located in a small town with virtually nothing else to see, and you'll understand how I view food experiences. There was a very real risk of wasting an entire day. Thankfully, Skylight Inn delivered in a big way. First, this is the kind of place that attracts everyone: police officers, construction workers, families, businesspeople in suits, and that's just on a weekday. That's always a good sign and something I love to see. Their whole hog Eastern North Carolina barbecue was absolutely worth the effort. It was incredibly flavorful and packed with texture. The crispy skin is expertly mixed throughout the meat, alongside moist pork and just enough rendered fat to create a perfect balance. Every bite had something different going on. The sweet tea was excellent, the slaw was solid, and the picnic-style potato salad hit the spot. The cornbread, however, deserves special mention. Unlike what most people think of as cornbread today, Skylight's version is made with only stone-ground cornmeal, water, salt, and pork drippings. It's dense, chewy, and rustic. No wheat flour, no sugar, and no fluffy crumb. It may not be everyone's favorite, but it's a fascinating piece of barbecue history, and I respect that they're still making it the traditional way. I came. I saw. I ate. Then I bought three pounds to go and grabbed a T-shirt on my way out. That's about as strong an endorsement as I can give. PS.....Walking the grounds is fun as well.

I'm from out of town and my son who lives in Raleigh really wanted me to go here so we drove almost…read morean hr and a half to go here, and I'm so glad we did. It was a Thursday and very busy but no so busy we had to wait very long. Just good to see all kind of people really for some BBQ. The food was fantastic and I loved the sides. I'm a big Cole slaw fan and this was very finely shopped up slaw with amazing flavor. They leave the crispy skin in the pork to give you these little yummy surprises as you eat. Plenty of room in the dinning area and a covered outdoor picnic table area.

The food was incredible and the amount was more than right!!!! Customer service was also on point…read more I hadn't been here in years and didn't return b/c it was just out of the way. But when I tell you I was missing out!!!! Go try it.. it's better than good

I saw Fryday Nite being reviewed on Tik Tok. I'm in Mooresville NC & decided to book a baecation in…read moreGreenville NC since Ayden is only 20 minutes away. My husband and I decided to get there early. They open up at 11am, we arrived at 11:15 and there was already a line of about 15 people and some items were already sold out. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Everyone was friendly & the service was fast even tho they cook to order. I got the 1 piece trout & shrimp with corn, fries, blue raspberry lemonade & blueberry yum me & my husband got the trout jackfrye sandwich with coleslaw, fries, corn & classic lemonade. Everything was HOT, FRESH & DELICIOUS!! I truly felt like I was at my great grandmother's house in Roanoke Rapids NC eating at our family reunion fish fry. It was worth the drive & we will definitely come back. Next time I'm definitely gonna try some different menu items. **They are cash only

young manager is rude And thinks it's cute. 6 inch cane with 2 half meatballs nothing like what's…read moreadvertise. Now I see why I haven't eaten here in YEARS!

The people were nice but the restaurant drink are and where she keys the order in all dirty. Man…read morehad same gloves on wiping sandwich area up then made sandwiches with same gloves the knife they fold and cut your sandwich with is always filthy looking like they never clean them, Ayden NC 28513

Whenever I'm craving authentic tacos, this is the place to go. Love their grilled chicken tacos and…read morequeso birria tacos the most. Has a salsa bar for the tacos. Worth coming in to order and be able to choose the salsas. Service is quick and efficient. Have eaten inside multiple times and have no issue with that. Always like taking any guests in town here for something special. You have the option to DoorDash, but prefer to go inside and order.

Amazing food. Excellent customer service! The birria tacos are out of this world! Prices are great…read moreand the portions are wonderful!

Came here for breakfast and this location is terrible. They don't accept coupons on the app and the…read morelines are long. The customer service is sub-par and rude. The food handler would have orders ready and not call out numbers unless you ask and then she would get annoyed by it. I guess people are mind readers to know their order is ready. This location shares a spot with a gas station so expect a wait. My egg McMuffin is sub-par and cold..also how hard is it to put the cheese and egg between two pieces of bread? McDonald's you can do better than this....

Worst mcds I've ever been too. They screw up the simplest orders . They will Friday at you…read moreand I ask you what you had or what you're waiting on and still 10 minutes later you don't have your food. McDonald's has a great system, but when you don't follow the rules, nothing works properly. This is a perfect example here in Ayden. They even had my paper ticket up and it was on the screen facing the lobby and messed it up twice. It was a cheeseburger that's it. Someone came in with screwed up. Had to fix while I was there and several other people were waiting employees are just standing around, trying to figure out what is pathetic

My Favorite Pizza place in town. Courteous when I order delivery…read more or take-out. Always just what I wanted and with a 2 Litre diet coke. All the deliveries have been courteous and great, ... Love my fav , Amari L. Thank you Dominoes for looking after me.... P. Austin

Pizza was fine however, the delivery driver was extremely rude and careless when meeting me at the…read moredoor