This neighborhood old school diner has been around forever it seems, thru ups and downs, changes in…read moremanagement (current owners took over in 2017), shifts in population in the area, changes in tastes. I first ate here in late 1992 or 1993, but had not visited this spot in years.
This place remains pretty much unchanged, just more worn, more dated inside and out. The panel walls are decorated with pictures, sayings, a variety of bric-a- brac. Due to the acoustics this is a conversation laden environment, voices carrying a good distance, some more irritating than others. The restaurant was half filled, mostly seasoned citizens, solo and in pairs.
Once seated, my waitress said - What can I get you to drink, Hun?
I knew then I was in a small bit of the Southern part of restaurant heaven. I ordered the Fried Pork Chops (you get 2) with sides of Pintos ( topped with chopped, white onion, of course) and Fried Squash.
My meal was soon on the table, nicely plated and very well sized. The pork chops were very large, biggest I've seen except for those at the Snappy Lunch in Mt Airy. The were just as I like them, thin, moist, bone-in, and fork tender. I especially enjoyed the very flavorful meat closest to the bone - gnawing on the bone is not only allowed but encouraged here!
The Fried Squash, though not fresh, was loaded with flavor and very tender. The pintos were equally tasty, though a bit soupy, thickened some by the abundant onion.
This was a typical Southern diner lunch, nothing exotic or particularly healthy, but exactly what I was looking for today.
Will be back to try some more of the menu, typically Southern fare dotted with a few Greek choices (former owner was Greek), some pasta dishes, and a varied and attractive selection of burgers and sandwiches - the Texas Burger (8 oz patty on Texas Toast, dressed as you choose) is tempting.
The owners are slated to open a second location in Lexington on NC Hwy 8, just off US 40, later this year, in a spot that previously housed Speedy Lohr's BBQ, among others.
