Right off the bat, noticed how clean this restaurant is and the service was great. My server was very attentive and friendly. The place had good vibes and you can tell everyone working there enjoys their work. I ordered chicken fingers which came with 2 sides and I had sweet tea to drink. They have really good tea! The sides I ordered was Mac n cheese and fried okra. Both were ok. Not baked Mac n cheese like I prefer but I haven't found any restaurant in the area that is making baked Mac n cheese. The okra was good. The chicken was good. Chicken came out hot. They are frozen chicken tenders. The ranch tasted homemade. As I was checking out, I could see all of their desserts. Lots of homemade baked cakes and pies and they looked delicious. I'll go back to try other menu items. read more

Big Dipper - Chicken Tenders - Southern Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

Food is consistently delicious! Friendly & accommodating wait staff! Chocolate chess pie is delicious!

Very good food ! The beets were nicely pickled and seasoned, mashed potatoes always homemade. Service is excellent as well feel like family. read more

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Food. Great. Service. Extremely good. Very chill dining place. Great if you want some southern cooking.

I got a vegetable plate at the drive-through today. Five vegetables, and I had difficulty stopping at five! They all sounded so good. I will just have to go back frequently! The squash casserole (special) was delicious, and the staples were excellent--green beans, pintos, slaw, and mashed potatoes. They were generous with the onions I asked for on the beans and pintos, and the lady at the window was friendly and chatty. I loved that. The price was reasonable, and I will go back again and again! I used to go here long ago, and they have had a (not recent) change of management. I will become a regular again. read more

This is very unfortunate because I was willing to buy breakfast and lunch from them today and both times got disappointed they have not updated their website nor their menus which means it's false advertising they refuse to honor their prices advertised and caught attitudes saying look sorry but not sorry all we can do is whenever the manager comes in we'll let her know both the menus and website are wrong and need to be updated. This morning wanting a breakfast plate came up to 8.99 instead of the 7.99 advertised this afternoon wanting a plate advertising 5.99 and it's actually 8.99 seriously I'm very disappointed to have to be at work all day knowing I'm excited to try your food out to be lied to about the prices and told sorry not sorry only have one start because I could give zero stars read more

If you want a taste of grandma's cooking, look no further than Big Dipper. It's a small little cafeteria style restaurant where you grab a tray, pick your special and sides and then go down the line and let the homemade desserts speak your name. You're treated like family from the moment you walk in and I suspect that most of the patrons were regulars. I ordered the beef tips and rice, stewed cabbage, and green beans. The beef tips and rice tasted like nostalgia, like my grandmother (adoringly known as "Nannie") had called me over to her wood stove heated home and fixed me a big plate of her cookin'. They treated my children like royalty. The gentleman who I suspected was the owner engaged with girls and really made them feel special. My family has been back a few more times and has been very pleased with everything they've gotten. I was told the soup and grilled cheeses was perfection on a cold, rainy day. They have daily specials, but I suspect it's all delicious! read more

Great food & great service. The chicken salad wrap was 10/10. Would definitely recommend this business to anyone looking for a good meal read more

Big Dipper - Chicken & potato salad - Southern Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

I grew up eating at the Big Dipper--either grabbing dinner with my parents or going out for a special date with my grandparents. So I have a lot of good memories surrounding this place and their food. I grabbed a lunch here and was so happy it was Thursday--chicken pie day! Chicken pie day was always my favorite growing up. In addition to some fabulous chicken pie, I had some green beans and broccoli casserole (another Thursday special). The portions were good size, especially for lunch. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and will come back soon (maybe on a different day to try a different special). read more

This place is a must if you want great home cook meals and hospitality. The food reminds me of my mom's home-cook meals. She has Alzheimer's and can no longer cook, but this is a wonderful alternative. The staff are so nice and provide excellent customer service. I would highly recommend Big Dipper! read more

I am so pleased that we stopped to check out this small mom and pop restaurant. Asheboro wouldn't be the same without the Big Dipper vibes. The environment is quaint and simple, yet inviting and friendly. If you're vacationing to the zoo, and want an inexpensive and delicious place to dine at, look no further. Tamara is a phenomenal host and waitress and she made our experience quite the treat. I would definitely recommend either the special of the day (in my case the baked chicken and two sides, Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes for me), and the cheeseburger that my travel buddy got. There are several different salads and handheld options. And they have plenty of sodas and other beverages for your choosing. And if you're thinking about dessert, you are in good shape because they make their own! Go visit the Big Dipper for a meal today! read more

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Excellence home cooked food. Very authentic southern fare, made to free dishes and cafeteria style serving. Will definitely return every time we go through Asheboro. Very convenient exit from I74 read more

We drove through Asheboro to meet some friends and because of the reviews, decided to stop. This is the kind of place Guy Fieri should feature; It would definitely fit his Diners, Drive-in's and Dives theme! The place is a completely nondescript squat little building in the middle of the block. Inside is no more descriptive. It looks like it was furnished by the leftovers of a church meeting hall. But we aren't here for the atmosphere, we came for the food! Our waitress was the only staff person we saw and she was super friendly and unbelievably attentive. The rest of the place was fairly empty but there were two other tables that she knew by name and spent time catching up with each. At no time were we neglected. We ordered traditional southern breakfasts replete with biscuits, grits and links. Everything came out hot and fast and oh so delicious. Our glasses and coffee cups stayed full while we were eating. This little nugget is for sure worth a stop in. read more

We were on the way to the beach and stopped in, so glad we did! It was a great breakfast with large portions and very reasonable prices. The staff very nice. Highly recommend! read more

The food and staff are excellent and the price is right. We have eaten there often and it had always been the same. A great family run business. read more

What a wonderful breakfast. My husband and I got the western omelette with hash browns and biscuit with a side of gravy. YUM!!!!! Best omelette in town. It is awesome to use the drive through and get a great tasting breakfast. The hash browns were perfectly crisp and the omelette had quality ingredients. The gravy was good as well. Biscuit is okay but everything makes up for it. Overall: Great quality food, Decent price, and drive through. read more

Great family run restaurant. Cafeteria style service. Exterior of building is deceiving. The food is great, with many choices and service is good too. I actually worked here growing up under original owners and I'm pleased they have been able to maintain a excellent menu. Way to go! read more

Love going here for the food and the atmosphere. Great staff and makes me feel like a kid again, eating mama's cooking! Say something to the staff and they won't mind talking and will actually smile at you like they mean it. I think they do! read more

Food is great for the price. Waitresses are super nice. They have to be since the older lady at the register is rude as hell !

I used to love the food at the Dipper but the last 2 times of getting food to go I have been very disappointed. Today I got country style steak, pintos, and mashed potatoes. The country style steak was so tough and tasted burnt. The pintos were okay but they only gave me maybe a tablespoon of beans and the mashed potatoes had no seasoning what so ever. I used to eat here at least once a week. Probably will not go back for a long time. read more