The Vicious Biscuit was a fantastic breakfast stop! We ordered the Vicious Biscuit, the shrimp and…read moregrits, and the Plain Ol' Biscuit, and every dish was delicious. The biscuits were fresh, buttery, and perfectly fluffy, and each meal was packed with flavor. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and everything came out quickly. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot, this is definitely worth a visit. We'd happily come back and highly recommend all three dishes!

That is the best breakfast I have eaten in a very long time!…read more With the restaurant world lacking in flavor and taste this place thrives in both. Great job guys. Service is friendly and fast. Loved it!!!

Today I enjoyed breakfast at the Waffle House in Morganton, North Carolina--affectionately known in…read moresome circles as the "Awful Waffle." I was served by a young woman named Ayden, and she was anything but the typical Waffle House experience. Most Waffle House servers (and the entire front-of-house team, for that matter) tend to be loud, boisterous, and, quite frankly, a little overwhelming. I've always assumed this is by design; the company wants you in and out as quickly as possible. Corporate strategy seems to confirm it--when a location stays slammed, they simply open another one rather than enlarging the existing building. It's a clever way to keep tables turning, and it works. I'm not criticizing the staff in any derogatory way; I'm simply noting that the high-energy, in-your-face style is part of the brand's DNA. Ayden was the complete opposite. She spoke softly, carried herself with genuine politeness, and delivered service that felt thoughtful and attentive. She wasn't trying to be flashy or flirtatious; she simply focused on doing her job well. You could tell she possesses strong natural service instincts. With the right training and time to develop, she could easily reach the level of five-star elite hospitality--the kind of server guests remember and specifically request on future visits. She handled my order flawlessly, and that is no small feat. I am an extremely particular eater. If there is a single pickle spear on the plate, the entire dish goes back. Onions, mushrooms, or peppers of any kind are an immediate deal-breaker. She nailed every detail on the first try. Yesterday, when I stopped in, my order was also perfect, though the restaurant was nearly empty and the staff was relaxed. Today the place had at least four or five other tables occupied, yet Ayden remained calm, focused, and consistently excellent. I had very little wait time, and the atmosphere was great until someone started playing the jukebox. In short, this young lady has real potential. If she chooses to invest the effort and receives proper mentorship, she could become one of those rare servers who elevate the entire dining experience. I left impressed--not just with the food, but with the quiet professionalism she brought to a restaurant that doesn't always prioritize subtlety. Waffle House has a solid concept and consistent product; on this visit, the service matched the quality of the meal. I'll definitely be back, and I'll be hoping Ayden is on the schedule when I return.

Food - Waffles have new irons that make them thicker…read more Service - Teamwork Ambiance - Control wildness

This is a fabulous all-around bbq restaurant that not only serves the ubiquitous Carolina pulled…read morepork, but brisket, chicken and ribs as well. The place is spotless, inside and out, and all the workers are super friendly and helpful. Order at the counter, take a number, grab your drinks, and sit. A waitress will bring your food and bus your dishes. We've tried a bunch of things, all so delicious. Chicken and pulled pork are so juicy and tender. The baby back ribs are slightly sticky, and fall off the bone with more meat than you usually see on them. The best, IMO, is the jalapeño cheddar sausage. Not very spicy (4 yo granddaughter loves it!) but a good strong jalapeño flavor with plenty of cheese. Lots of side dishes. The best is their baked mac & cheese. Their best sauce is the Carolina White. Their Carolina Mustard is good, but a wee bit on the sweet side. Today, I tried the Loaded Bbq Baker with pulled pork (see pic). I had read that it was large, but what was served to me was humongous. They literally took the biggest potato and added a 1/2 potato onto the end. It has butter, sour cream, cheese, real crispy bacon bits and green onions, topped with pulled pork and a side of BBQ sauce of your choice. I could barely eat half. It was delicious and everything I wanted and I got to take half home for dinner tonight. My grandson had (not pictured sorry) the mac & cheese bowl topped with pulled pork. I will definitely order that next time. I love their mac and it's more of a suitable portion. Lol I do wish we lived closer so we could eat here more often. It is definitely with the drive.

Today we stopped in for a quick lunch. Two of us shared the nacho plate with brisket, which was…read moreanother $4.99 on top of the price, and the other person ordered chili and salad. The nachos were not very good, the white melted cheese was salty and the amount of brisket on the chips was scant. We should have ordered the brisket sandwich or shared a rack of baby backs. The person that ordered the chili and salad di not like the chili at all. The atmosphere was nice and the music wasn't to loud. Service and wait times were in line with what we expected, actually the service was above average.

The restaurant clearly thinks that their politics should be shoved in customers faces, as we were…read moregreeted at the front desk by a Trump 2024 sign, which immediately made my family and me feel unwelcome. Additionally, when we entered, we kindly asked what the wait time would be. The person working at the front desk impatiently told us that she did not know, and sternly told us to turn around and to write our names down, without a smile or any eye contact. Our server was quite nice and friendly herself, and brought out the food in a timely manner. The food was quite mediocre, and the omelette was undercooked and very greasy. Quite disappointed.

This is the worst restaurant to go eat me and my wife went there today and i order a hamburger…read moresteak and it was burnt black and you couldn't eat it at all and my wife got there nasty special and her plate was full of greenbean jucie and was all over her other food so tartan in linville is nasty the owner is the nasty and hateful person on earth i will neveror my family will never eat over there again I was trying to talk to her about the food but she ran in to the back of the restaurant and hid and they were telling that she had left and so i payed for our food and we left and i drove up behind to see if her car was there and it was so i called and she answered the phone it was her she lied to me and said she was gone so i park my van where she coundn'tsee me and went in and there she set at the table but she would not make it right with me so no i would not eat over there anymore

The cheeseburger and fries (with goat cheese) was excellent. Although the patty was frozen and I…read morewas hesitant to try it, it was very good. Caitlin and Saylor sold me on it. The fries were the "good fries" and I usually don't eat them but i would have these again! They were on point with service. Food came quickly. It's a can't miss at the Sunrise Grill

Went this morning because I saw a video ranking this restaurant as a top breakfast place in the…read moreentire state but I was gravely disappointed. While the restaurant had a cute atmosphere it was very hot inside which added to the uncomfortable experience. The food was bland and unseasoned, I ordered the brisket Benedict on a biscuit with gravy and I was not impressed. The brisket was bland and fatty and the gravy was mediocre at best. The biscuit was probably the best part. When it arrived at my table I was excited but after a bite I realized there was nothing special or good about it. I don't think this restaurant deserves any high praise for its high priced bland food.

Good local place for solid drinks at a reasonable price. We had some tasty beverages and one of the…read morebest espresso martinis I've had. Paige is a rockstar behind the bar! The adult grilled cheese hit the spot and the chips were tasty. They have karaoke on Saturdays which was entertaining.

Was in the area at grandfather mountain State Park We…read morestopped in to get a quick bite with the kids The kids got hamburgers one with french fries one with tater tots decent flavor on the burgers. We also got fish and chips with a side of mac & cheese. I ordered 9 piece, lemon pepper wings. A little overseas, but still great flavor. The fish and chips was on the dry side not much seasoning on them Fries were crunchy. Customer service was great. The ambience was more of a bar than a restaurant but great food options.

Great place to eat breakfast or lunch. Very clean with 100 rating. Service is always good there too.read more

Cute spot for a bite on our way to Asheville. Everything was good and staff was friendly.read more

Nice, clean, very large amount of seating and personable staff…read more My son and I dashed in to grab subs to go. We rarely get a chance to eat at Firehouse Subs because we don't have one in our town. They were fast and got our orders 100% correct. He had the NY Steamer (not pictured), a family favorite. I had the Engineer, my personal favorite. Both were just as good as we remembered, maybe even better. Highly recommend if you live in this area or just passing through.

It is so busy during lunch time and with all the online orders. Service was sooo slow. Not their…read morefault but it is the longest I have to wait in a deli. Feels like 20min. Sandwich is getting smaller and more expensive now. $10 for a medium, that sucks. Used to be $11 for large and stack with meat. I don't know if I eat at firehouse again. Used to be my favorite chain sandwich shop.