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3.6 (26 reviews)
Closed 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Heard on here it was so good but I can't agree with that statement.  The Gravy tasted like it came out of a can and frozen biscuit.
Lisa S.

Well, Breakfast was a bust for us. The long line took 32 minutes to order and when we got home we weren't happy at all. My Biscuit and Gravy with Bacon wasn't so good. The Gravy tasted like it came fresh out of a can and the Biscuit was frozen type (no flavor). The Bacon was hard, thick and crispy but did have flavor. Husband ordered Eggs, Sausage and Grits. The eggs were cooked correctly, Sausage was like a brick (hard) and grits ( I think we got what was left in bottom of pot) hardly any at all. Definately sticking to Lunch there. Lunch is great :)

Gloria S.

This place is so out of date it is unbelievable. Dirty & run down. We had never been here before & have always wanted to go. The parking lot is always just about full. Boy is that a shocker! The food is not good @ all. My husband had slaw as one of his side's & I had macaroni salad as one of mine. They were both store bought not homemade. Ugh! They were horrible. I had mashed potatoes as the other side. They were so thick. The women's bathroom...well I want get into that. We will not be back.

BBQ!yummy fries!
Cynthia H.

I always stop here on my way up to Little Switzerland and get a BBQ sandwich! They are so good! They also have the best chicken pita and fries.Tony his staff are very friendly.Dont let the old building fool you- it is crowded here for a reason. Great fast food and great prices!

Double chili cheeseburger
Mike S.

Every time i'm in Marion, I tell myself that i'm going to try something new, but I always end up here again. My usual is the double chili cheeseburger, which has become my favorite burger anywhere. If you're in town, you gotta try them.

Stacy G.

Everytime I travel I try to find a mom and pop restaurant. I'm happy i found this place. I ordered a big breakfast...half order of pancakes, eggs, sausage, grits and toast. I was hungry! It was delicious and fulfilling. The ladies were friendly and fun to talk to. They even made scrambled eggs and bacon for my dog. If you are looking for laid back, quick service with great food, this is the place.

Gyro platter
Angela T.

Delicious!! We stopped here as we were passing through and were pleasantly surprised. In the mood for gyros this place hit the spot! The meat was tender and well seasoned. Fast and friendly service. Well worth the stop.

Great place for excellent cheap local eats

Had breakfast here twice while visiting the area. Gotta be the best breakfast place in town for hot, delicious, inexpensive food. The local places are always the best. Busy place. I had bacon eggs biscuit and gravy $4.95!! Yummy tasty country thick bacon.

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Since the change of ownership, the Gyros are not as good... only thing I used to order there

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2 years ago

Food was good but I was changed 5.32 more that's after Tax. That is bad business, bad service

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4 years ago

Very good food for the price Ben here a few time. My friend enjoyed this also you will not be disappointed

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I love the menu, especially the Liver Mush Sandwiches. The Gyros are great! Friendly staff.

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Best Gyro in Marion! Great burgers, fries and onion rings. When I make it back to Marion to visit family, Bantam Chef is a must stop!

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My usual is the double chili cheeseburger, which has become my favorite burger anywhere.

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I decided to have lunch out on my own today. It is a flex day so I wanted to try something new. I…read morefound Bruce's Fabulous Food on the map, looked up the menu and drove down. Since I was alone I sat at the bar. I can't say I enjoyed that decision. You get to watch them make the food but after a few minutes I felt like I was spending too much time watching. Also you have your back to the dinning area, which I don't love, and the servers come from behind you. The servers look like they work as a team, which is great. I spent time with the menu and decided on the Philly hoagie with no mushrooms (don't judge me, I just don't like them) and some tangy baked beans. The selection comes with a dessert or you can upgrade your dessert to one of their famous cheesecakes. I had no idea they were famous for cheesecake. The lady told me to look up Halloween Hangover Cheesecake on YouTube. Sure enough there is Bruce on a food contest show! The food was great. The bun of the hoagie was nice and soft. The meat of the sandwich was cooked well and not too greasy, so the sandwich held its shape and the bread did not get soppy (which I hate). The tangy beans had some kick to them. I did wish I could have gotten two smaller portioned sides so I could balance the beans. It was a good size portion, I only ate half. Had to save room for dessert. I did feel like I waited a long time for someone to notice I was done and ask me about dessert, but that is probably just me feeling self conscious. They were very nice. She explained the dessert, a cookie comes with the meal and she presented me with the day's cheesecake flavors and dessert of the day was banana cake. I upgraded to the oatmeal cookie cheesecake. It was good! It was a small piece compared to what you would get at a chain restaurant, I thought it was the perfect size for one. I had just been saying the other day that I wanted to find a place where the desserts were not sharing size and I found it! I will be going back. I would like to sit at a table next. Maybe bring a friend. Try the hummus of the day and I did see some vegetarian friendly options. Maybe another cheesecake!

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