We've been visiting Baker's Kitchen since 2019, and it always feels like a special treat. It's…read moretruly one of our favorite spots for a meal in New Bern, thanks to its welcoming atmosphere, wonderful service, and fantastic prices that make every visit worthwhile.

We had a wonderful experience today while visiting with family. We were seated promptly, and our…read moreserver, Amy, was an absolute pleasure. We tried a new appetizer--the fried donut holes--and they were delicious. If that wasn't enough sweetness, the hot buttered syrup definitely took it over the top! Even though the restaurant was very busy for a Wednesday, Amy did an excellent job managing the floor. She made sure we had everything we needed and kept our coffee and water refilled without us ever having to ask. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we'll definitely be back!

Our party called ahead the day before visiting the restaurant for Wednesday reservations. We were…read moretold to arrive around 9am the next morning. After arriving a few minutes early we were told it would be "a bit" before they could seat us. "A bit" turned out to be more than an hour and even then they sat us at multiple tables throughout the restaurant. After being seated, we were promptly ignored. Fifteen more minutes went by before our sullen, unpleasant server took our drink orders and eventually our breakfast orders. She was not only extremely slow and inattentive, but blatantly disrespectful to one member of our party by rolling her eyes and making gestures when she thought we couldn't see her. Once our order was placed, we waited then waited more. We had decided to leave if our food had not arrived by 12pm and go to Bojangles in Vanceboro, but at 11:50, over three hours after arriving, our food finally showed up. My omelet was enormous and overflowing with ground sausage. It was OK, but would have been better with less sausage. My shredded hash browns were cold. The biscuit that accompanied the omelet was cold and hard. My dining companion liked her french toast, but noted her eggs, though properly prepared over medium, were cold. Same goes for her home fries. However, the buttery syrup, served with her french toast, was served warm and was absolutely amazing. Wow! It made my biscuit edible and was the best part of our meals. The restaurant is attached to a hardware store in a rural part of Craven County. It definitely has a country vibe and was spotless. Incredibly slow and disrespectful service combined with OK-at-best food make it difficult to recommend Voder's Dutch Pantry in any capacity to anyone.

Visiting from out of town. Went in for breakfast on a Monday around 9 am and didn't have to wait to…read morebe seated. The place was rather quiet with a few open tables. The server was attentive, but not overly friendly. The food was enjoyable; with the French Toast being the highlight. The bacon and eggs were good but the biscuits and gravy were rather average; although the portion size was large they were a bit doughy and flat. Pricing and value was good. Food **** Service *** Ambiance *** Cleanliness ***** Value ***** Would I go back? Yes Should you go? Yes, it's worth the visit and experience.

Food was good but chicken Marsala and the spinach were salty! Took awhile to get our good. Not sure…read moreabout going back. I love salt but this was a bit much!

The waiter was so amazing and helpful with the menu! We had a group of 7 and we had no wait . The…read moreambiance was bright and cheerful but I didn't understand the name with the theme as there were boats and beach items around the restaurant. We ordered tuna nachos, for an appetizer and I ordered a mojito which was so good I ordered another :) my chicken sandwich was delicious. My daughter n law got the shrimp and grits and raved about how great it was. The portions were so large she ate it for a few days after! This place is a gem in NC and you should visit!

Returned in 2026-- same hostess as last visit but this time she smiled. A live band played on the…read moreskirts of the outdoor seating area (basically, the parking lot). Inside, the music was dulled until the door swung open. Service was prompt and friendly. Dinner entrees included puppies (again), citrus tuna (again), parm encrusted Mahi, and two NC shrimp and grits. The citus tuna salad was just as good as last year, and the parmesean Mahi was flavorful (especially the tomatoes!) and worked very well with the bed of risotto on which it was served. Both who selected shrimp and grits were pleased but noted the grits were thin (soupy), but tasty! Even though our party claimed to be full, there was zero difficulty knocking out a basket of funnel cake fries. Gaffer's is fast becoming regular territory on our visits to the island.

Great spot to dine while in Emerald Isle!…read more Excellent food and service and a great atmosphere! Came at lunch before it started to get too busy. Enjoyed the onion rings, the ahi tuna appetizer. The tuna salad (subbed mahi for the tuna) and a kids grilled cheese! Served on a frisbee! All were fresh and generous portions. Fun kid mocktails as well! Good beer selection too! Indoor and outdoor seating with a laid back beach vibe!

Great seri e. Food is delicious as always. Get there early or you'll have a 45 min to hour wait…read more Worth it though.

Our absolute favorite meal on our entire vacation at Banks grill was from here. The menu has items…read morethat are unique. We had a very hard time deciding what to order. So we decided to be pigs and order EVERYTHING WE WANTED and share. We were so glad we this. The beignets... Holy hell. Wow. Sticky bun. Sigh..... the Island French toast with perfect bacon. Mmmmmm. Creamy smooth grits made for the gods... yeeeees. And the delightfully flaored chicken fingers perfectly pairer with other breakfast or lunch items. The relaxed ambiance is the perfect place for brunch while your on vacation at the beach. I wish we had gone here first instead our last day of vacation- we would have eaten here EVERY DAY. Banks is a gem!!!

Ordered online and they had my lattes ready in no time. Both of them taste delicious!!! Same price…read moreas Starbucks but better tasting. Decorated beautifully for Christmas!!!

DO NOT ORDER MATCHA HERE! You will be better off going to Dunkin just a mile or two down the road…read more The service was nice and the interior was very nice as well. The food is also pretty good, so you should only order that. I'm not sure why establishments offer matcha on their menu if they clearly aren't sure how to make it properly. Please just take it off the menu this matcha was almost $10.

Best local breakfast around. My family visit them more often than I'd like to admit. Good local…read morefamily and great staff.

Philly cheese steak is great. Pancakes and French toast are…read morefamily favorites. Burgers and Chicken sandwiches are huge and delicious!

Marmalade is located in Morehead City, NC (my new fav city). It is a busy cafe shop but luckily…read morethere was open seating available. The decor was so nice and although busy, they made sure to clear out tables and ensure everything was clean & tidy. This place is more of you order your food and find your own table. They will call out your name and you raise your hand, they will bring it to you. I ordered regular coffee and a bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel. It was delicious! Staff were great and attentive. My food did take more than 20 minutes to make but once arrived, it was worth it. Found parking right up front. The bathroom was my fav. I know odd thing to note but it was something I HAD to note it lol will def return back to try out other things on their menu!

Super nice staff! Best peach smoothie I've ever had!! Had to review to remind myself to come back…read morelol