We love to find these types of places. It is a gas station, convenience store and lunch counter. We…read morewalked in through the convenience store to the lunch counter. We ordered the double cheese burger (comes with meat chili, onions, cheese and mustard) and one double hamburger with lettuce tomato onion. The double burgers were 1/2 pound. We also ordered some house made coleslaw. We sat at the one booth and we served very quickly. Our burgers were really good, the burger itself tasted good. The coleslaw was also a big win. We had 2 double burgers, coleslaws and 2 fountain drinks for 22$, great value and great taste. It is a true locals place run by a family. The family pictures on the wall and everyone coming in seems to know the staff. They have a drive through which also keeps them busy. It is not a fancy place but has a family lunch counter vibe. Well worth our detour off the interstate.

Our usual biscuit place was closed and we stumbled upon Papa Jacks. We drove in to the parking lot…read moreand didn't realize it was connected to a gas station. And they even have a drive thru for the restaurant. We walked in and it's a small little spot but the ladies in there are all hustling in the kitchen. They have a variety of items on the menu and at 11am it switches to lunch. We had just made it to get a bacon,egg and cheese biscuit. The biscuit had so much flavor and just that classic North Carolina biscuit taste. We also loved the hoop cheese that is from NC. We definitely will be back. It was adorable and delicious. Thanks to the girls for making our breakfast!

Delicious burgers!!! On a small road trip and stopped by to grab a quick bite. So glad I chose this…read moreover any of the fast food places nearby! I got a cheeseburger and it was probably one of the best I've had in a long time! Fries were freshhhhh! I wish they were more crispy but I did take a while to make it there for pickup! Price was great for the meal!! Customer service was great. I ordered online but called in to ask for a cup of water for my dog and everyone was friendly and attentive. Place looked clean!

This place is a classic roadside find. If you're traveling I-95 into North Carolina and you need a…read moreburger and fries, this place is the bomb. Delightful staff. Incredibly fresh homemade burger and fries at a price that is beyond reasonable. Cute diner feel inside. This place checks all the boxes.

BEST BURGER I have ever eaten. Not your average…read moreambience--it is better. Dine indoors or on the patio. Great service in both settings. Downtown near the baseball and the Whirligigs park..

Came here on a weekend morning for brunch. My sister had a $12 coupon and we were interested in…read moretrying their breakfast menu. She's been here before but it was my first time. I've attached a photo of the menu; the offerings are okay -- not bad. I got the build-your-omelet with bacon, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese. I asked for a side of sour cream, but got an excuse that they didn't have any because they apparently are "usually out of that by Sundays." To be fair, that isn't the server's fault but more of a reflection on the establishment overall. If you're gonna serve brunch, then you need to order your supplies and keep them stocked like you do that bar (which is extremely well stocked). The morning brunch service was a bit slow; and when my omelet came, it was ... what shall we say ... anemic? It was the smallest in size and flattest/skinniest omelet I think I've ever had anywhere. Let's put it this way: I was still hungry when we left. Orange juice was good; I wouldn't get the coffee again. When our server finally came to our table to check us out, she didn't know how to use the restaurant's own coupon to deduct it from our bill. My sister can save the coupon for later, but ... really? This joint is in a nice spot of downtown Wilson, within walking distance of the new baseball park and other restaurants and bars. It's one of several places that you could "bar hop" on a Friday or Saturday night with friends. That may be a different experience -- but R&R's brunch has some work to do.

We were in town for a soccer tournament and our team decided to eat here. Located down town so…read morethere is plenty of free parking. It's a cute charming diner that has a lot of options on their menu. We had wings, burgers, grilled chicken and more! Everything was reasonable priced and the portions were great. The staff were all nice welcoming. I would definitely come check this place out again.

Googled local places to eat that weren't chain or fast food places…read more Drove downtown . We both had the Hamburger steak One w cheese and one without cheese. Sides were a potato salad. On the sweet side. Side salad . Butter beans Green beans w bacon! 2 soft drinks. The food was delicious! Will definitely come back again! Had dresses chocolate cake. It was very rich . On the sweet side but it's good for sharing. The server was nice.

6.8.25 Easily one of…read morethe best burgers that I have ever had. I customized and got four toppings which included grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and slaw. The slaw was amazing and made the burger more appealing and unique. The onion rings were crispy and fried just right. It had great flavor. The combo meal which included the burger, a side (fries, onion rings, or tots) and a drink was only $11. It was a hearty size so that was a really good price. If you have a smaller appetite, there is an option for a small burger combo meal for $9. I told my husband that on our annual trip to South Carolina, I want to stop by here as it is my new favorite burger joint.

Great food wonderful service. Hailey was so helpful and gracious. As someone with celiac disease it…read morewas amazing to learn that they would clean the grill for me and cook my pimento hamburger. They use a separate fryer for French fries so the fries were GF too! We will definitely stop here again when traveling on I 95!

14 of us showed up right at opening on a Saturday. Even though the weather was beautiful, the…read moreparade we were supposed to be at was rained out. So... early lunch and some drinks. The woman who was working was working hard, making sure our food was coming out, drinks were taken care of. While there was a little bit of a wait, it was nothing that was upsetting... because... 14 people. A good local place, and if you're looking for something fancy, this isn't the place. If you're looking for really good food, this is the place. They even have a food truck, if that tells you how legit they are. This place is well worth the experience. Thank you Megan for being so good!!

The food was delicious, I had the Philly steak and cheese, and it was on a bed of some of the best…read moremac & cheese I've had in a while, super cheesy. Plastic utensils and cans drinks. No frills here. Glad the food was good.

Wanted a burger, that wasn't from BK or McDonald's. Driving around, we saw this location and…read moredecided to give it a try. I have had it in Raleigh but hadn't noticed there was a location in Wilson. The closed at 9pm and I walked in around 8:30pm. Very well lit location. There was no wait and the staff were completing the closing actions. However, they were still welcoming and did not make it seem like I was a burden coming in this late. They took my order and answered any questions I had about the burgers. As they were cleaning, I decided that I would stay near the door to stay out of the way. When I say they were taking their time to clean - it was refreshing to know they take keeping a clean location for their customers to enjoy their food. It took about 20 mins to get my order complete (noted there was 4 burgers that needed to be prepared - so I wasn't upset at all) - meaning the food would be FRESH! All burgers were fresh with good flavor! It felt like you were eating something made with care. Everyone enjoyed their food and will definitely be back for more.

We had to deviate off the highway a little to find this spot and I'm glad we did. The customer…read moreservice was excellent from the moment we walked in, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and well worth the short detour. I forgot the name of the burgers but I would visit again.

Absolutely great food...plus Ashely our waitress was just awesome friendly and…read moreprofessional....above and beyond personality....

The burger was good, the service was even better! We stopped by Barley Burger on a weekday…read moreafternoon for lunch while traveling through Rocky Mount.. we tend to stop in Rocky Mount frequently when driving I-95 up the East Coast. This restaurant is in a strip shopping center and in the area of local hotels. We were seated near the bar which was a nice booth with raised barriers between tables which made conversation easy. Our server Kaydi quickly came over to offer drinks, an energetic tone, a positive smile, and the refreshing Southern "yes ma'am/sir." I got the Blues Brothers Burger with sweet potato fries, a very tasty lunch, and filling. We were offered to-go drinks, a cordial touch. Pricing averaged about $25 per person, a very reasonable price for the value delivered. Overall, we will certainly be back the next time we're driving along the east coast. I hope we're lucky enough to meet Kaydi again, as she's an asset to this establishment.

I visited Mikey's Diner in Wilson, North Carolina and had a great dining experience with excellent…read morefood, friendly service, and a cozy small town diner feel. Parking is the biggest challenge and it is very limited. There are only a few spots in front of the diner and because the building is small the lot fills up quickly. I did see people parking near the neighboring convenience store but I was not sure about the rules there so I waited until a spot opened up. You may also need to look for street parking nearby if it is busy. Also do not block the side of the building because there is a drive through window. Once inside the atmosphere is welcoming and clean. There was a cute Christmas tree near the ordering area and the staff were warm friendly and attentive. The tables were very clean with checker style tablecloths. They also had a perfect health inspection score which stood out to me. For food I had the fried trout fried shrimp green beans and fries. Everything was very tasty and well seasoned. The only note is that the trout is not filleted so there were quite a few bones. A piece of white bread on the side would really help with that. My husband had the cheesesteak and fries and it was honestly one of the best cheesesteaks I have ever had. We shared plates and everything we tried was good no complaints. Drinks were also good. The cups are a bit small but refills are free so that balances it out. Since this is a diner and you are dining in they bring your food and beverages to your table. If you need a refill they will take care of it and bring it out to you. I would strongly recommend leaving a tip if you are paying with card or dropping some cash in the tip jar because they are hardworking and kind people. Overall I would give this place a 10 out of 10. It is a small quaint diner with great food great service and good energy. I will definitely be back and plan to try more items on the menu next time.

Very very nice place. The space is fresh and clean. You can tell they pay attention to detail…read more Prices are very reasonable and the portions are pretty good. I had takeout for 3 people and everything was prepared fresh. All orders combined we had shrimp, cheesesteak, wings, fried okra, potato salad and fries. The potato salad was like mama had made it. Seasoned just right and made you say hmmmm!! The shrimp were nicely seasoned and cooked. The fried okra was as good as any I've had. Seems like these folks do everything well. I was tempted by the desserts, but I resisted. There was a nice crowd at lunch time on a Tuesday ... I will definitely be back.