We have been here a few times and it was excellent. There is nothing fancy about this place. It reminds me of a diner but without the booths. The service has been excellent, just like the food. I have had a few different things there but the eggs, bacon and sausage are all good. There is plenty of parking as well. When we visit our friends here again, i am sure this will be a breakfast stop!!! read more

Chew N Chat Cafe - Southern Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Jury still out. Will try this place again. Wife and I each had the Wednesday special, Eastern NC pulled pork. For me, it's too spicy. We are new here so I'd didn't know what Eastern NC meant. Wife said it didn't have enough flavor. Spicy doesn't bother her (or most people, unlike me). I had the green beans and pasta salad sides. Both were good. Wife had mashed potatoes with gravy and fried okra side. Mashed potatoes had the skins left on so wife didn't care for that. Waitress was very friendly. She explained to me what Eastern NC was and said to come back to try something else. We probably will. There is a 3.5% fee for credit/debit card use. Unlike many places they don't hide this fact. They do make it know with signs in several places. That's appreciated as you can make your decision as soon as you walk in. read more

This place was recommended to me by a classmate and I think this a great local gem. It's a small mom & pop diner that feels like grandma's house. The servers were great and the food was delicious. I went for breakfast and was not disappointed. read more

Chew N Chat Cafe - Southern Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

We went to try it out. First time eating there and will be the last. I ordered the flounder and when it came, it was two pieces that were so thin I felt like I was eating a cracker. I noticed the table next to me ordered the same and her fish was nice and thick. When I mentioned it to the waitress she stated due to the vendor that they gave two slices. I mentioned again it was the thinness of the fish not the amount again same excuse. When I went to pay the bill , the manager asked how did I like my meal. I gave him the same answer I gave to the w. He gave me the EXACT RESPONSE. I guess that must be their party line. It was interesting if they knew you received excellent food. But if you were new customer awful food. $40.00 for 2meals ridiculous. read more

Do you like to wait? Came in this morning for breakfast and had a 45 minute wait to be seated. When I finally got a table and ordered, I waited another 25 minutes to get 1 egg and 1 piece of toast. When I got my breakfast it was overcooked and cold. The egg was also rubbery. This business moved from their old location, tripling their seating, but still only had 2 people waiting tables and probably had not increased their back of the house staff because of how slow the orders were coming out. If a restaurant is going to serve more people, they need to have the wait staff to support the clients. read more

Enjoyed breakfast at Chew N Chat Cafe with my sister Saturday morning. We arrived around 11, not sure if they would still be serving breakfast. We were very happy to discover breakfast is available all day on Saturday. I had the Cafe' Big Breakfast - 2 Extra Large Eggs (over easy), link sausage, grits and a cup of coffee. The food wasn't fancy but the waitress was nice and attentive and the food came out hot just a few minutes after we placed our order. The space is open and very bright. Seeing the cooks and staff moving around gives the space a private party vibe. While I wish they had a little more down home character but the food was on point especially the grits. Another positive was they were busy the entire time we were there - families, couples, young and young at heart & spirit. ;-) read more

Was in the Rocky Mount area due to the unexpected passing of a family member. My best friend came from Greenville for brunch and found Chew 'N Chat on Yelp. Our time with one another and the staff was just what we needed. It gets pretty busy, but we were able to be seated and it immediately felt like home. Everyone tends to your needs, exhibiting great patience with explaining the dining options. Your food is cooked fresh in front of you like a fine dining venue. It's cozy so you can communicate with everyone in the room if you so choose. The food comes out quickly so prepare to be well fed. My meal was absolutely fulfilling. My only regret was not ordering the coffee, which is large and prepared just like I like it. There is such a strong sense of community here. Tips are shared. I am looking forward to stopping by the next time I'm in Rocky Mount. read more

The food, service and ambiance of this fantastic little mom and pop cafe is well worth a trip off 95. While the food is simple it is the kind of homemade faire you will daydream about days down the road. We stopped for breakfast. The coffee was excellent and never ending. The sausage was amazing. We will definitely stop again whenever in the area! I would have posted Pictures but we ate too fast. read more

They have a good breakfast. Ordered scrambled eggs, link sausage with hash browns. Tasted good.

This is the ultimate hole in the wall to top ALL! This is in a small strip mall that you would rather not look at ,much less stop at. That would be your first mistake! The pimento cheese on toast was wonderful, only to be topped by Granny's soup (beef and vegetables). My son had the fried flounder and he thought it was fantastic. I know, I know, the parking lot is gravel, but trust me, you have to try this place out! read more

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Great breakfast! Clean and inviting. Staff was extremely attention. Downright pleasant! Easy to find 8 minutes off I95 read more

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We were traveling I95 North and missed O My Lard in Elm City but found the Chew & Chat Cafe on Yelp in time to get off the exit. Someone else posted that you should try it even though the exterior looks a little sketchy. It's in a strip mall, but they were so right. I had the Southern burger. The pimento cheese tasted the way my grandmother used to make it. Others in our party had the chicken salad, grilled chicken, and fresh fruit. It all tasted fresh and so much better than a fast food fix. It wasn't too far off the interstate and was definitely worth the extra mile or two. They had iced lemon pound cake. We were too full to eat it, but we purchased a slice for the road..The service was fast and friendly. I would definitely stop again when we are near Rocky Mount. read more

Chew N Chat Cafe - Southern burger with broccoli salad - Southern Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

This is small place with basic breakfast items. However, the food is good and inexpensive. No frills nothing fancy just a good place to have a quick meal. read more

This is without question my favorite breakfast spot in Rocky Mount and the service is GREAT!

Excellent food! Don't be put off by the appearance. It's small, so seating is limited. Service was excellent, Prices very reasonable. All the food I saw coming of the kitchen looked great. I had a cranberry/blu cheese/field greens/etc salad with fried chicken and the house made balsamic vinaigrette which was the best I've ever had. Sorry folks, I'm not one to take a pix of my food...I just eat it. I would go again when I'm over that way from Greenville ( to shop in the cozy The Yarn Parlor). read more

Great service is only out done by the GREAT food! Real home cooked Southern breakfast! read more

Chew N Chat Cafe - Pancakes, home fries, eggs and link sausage. - Southern Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

I heard so much about this restaurant. The commentary enticed me to come for a visit. When I stepped into the small restaurant, I was greeted by the conversations of the patrons and the employees were serving/taking orders. The gentleman (who took my order) recommended several options and to my delight, they had food that I could eat. I placed my ordered and within minutes it was ready. The gentleman asked if I needed carry out syrup, plastic wear, and butter. He served my food with a smile, which is great customer service. For any person traveling, I highly recommend this restaurant. They offered great food and excellent customer service. I give this place . read more

The food is fresh and great...Down Home Southern Cooking right in Rocky Mount...Employees are very friendly and helpful to assist you read more

Chew N Chat Cafe - The food is awesome down home southern cooking......The employees are very friendly and helpful..... - Southern Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Good food, timely service and a casual atmosphere make this a go-to-spot! Takes debit cards and cash.

Have you ever heard the best places are not on the main drag, not fancy, not full of bells and whistles but off the road, little holes in the wall, and owned locally? If you have and your looking go no further than the Chew and Chat Cafe! There are not many tables and a bar that holds about 10. The place is off the main drag, also make sure you don't fall in one of the potholes in the parking lot you may lose your car The menu offers a great selection of good small town southern food, candidly I always go for the burger and okra. The burgers are large! If your not a burger fan there are Po Boys, Plates, Mac and Cheese etc., plus you can top it off with good ole Chocolate Pie Honestly I have e been here well over a dozen times and finally had time for a review Just a warning, this little place does NOT need to advertise, its well known to the locals so if you miss the noon call be prepared to wait as it will be full and out the door. So, do I refer? Well as I said I have been here over a dozen times so yep I do. Enjoy read more

Meeting friends that were roadtripping after their wedding and the bride decided on this place. Kind of out of the way of the highway and we wondered if we were in the right place. We were once we saw all the cars. The place is small but everyone was friendly and quick to answer any questions we had. The food was all delicious and hot. It isn't a fancy place and the dishes are pretty southern. But everything we had hit the spot and was cooked perfectly. If you are looking for fancy, this ain't it but if you want good food, done well, than it is your spot! read more

Traveling south and found this small place. A little further off I95 than I expected, but well worth the extra couple of miles. Friendly service and good food. Will try to stop again on my way back. read more

Great southern food. The broccoli and cheese soup is amazing!!! I also recommend the Cajun Pasta. Great service too. The staff is super friendly. read more

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Don't let the dismal surroundings fool you. Despite being located in just about the most depressed-looking strip mall I've ever seen, this place hit the spot. Good food, friendly, quick service and a decent price. I'd come back for sure. It's not fancy, but it's not supposed to be. read more

I love this place!! The staff, the regulars -- we did do both chewing and chatting. Within minutes of ordering the power went out - it happens. Our waitress said she would wait to put our order in just in case. We ended up talking to one of the regulars and his wife - everyone was so friendly. This place is definitely a spot for regulars and I would say that they are the heart and soul of the place along with the employees. I'm so glad we waited. The power came on about 15 minutes later and we enjoyed a delicious, reasonably priced breakfast. My husband was in heaven with his Southern Smothered which was biscuits covered with two eggs, sausage and gravy with a side of grits, which he couldn't stop raving about . I had the "create your own" omelette with a side of fruit. I'm so happy that we found this place based on the yelp reviews. Definitely a diamond in the rough. Thanks Chat and Chew!! You are now our stopping point on the drive from NJ to Florida! read more

We got the Monday special...cube steak and 2 sides. We got mashed potatoes, collards, field peas. Food was delicious. Staff was very friendly and culturally diverse. We'll be back. read more

Good quality food that is well prepared and seasoned. The chopped steak had a good taste, but was a bit overcooked. The squash and onions tasted delicious. The beef tips my wife had was well prepared, with peppers. My biscuit was very good; my wife's was a bit hard. The praline pound cake should be tried; very tasty. Bathroom grade: A read more

Ate here with my family while traveling. I figured a locally owned restaurant would be more likely to be able to accommodate my food allergies (celiac, dairy-free and onion-free). Plus, they advertise that they have "soul food" so that had me. Sure enough, after I placed my order with the server, the owner came out to double check my needs. Long story short, they are NOT set up to do gluten-free, but they went out of their way to be helpful and considerate to met my needs with a simply prepared grilled fish and a gorgeous salad. It was pretty and delicious! Two thumbs up! read more

Stop here on our way to Thanksgiving dinner in North Carolina. The service was good and the food was OK. Haven't decided if we will stop by here again or not read more

Good local place to eat.Great staff, quick service. I really enjoy the breakfast here. read more

I've always had great meals here. They're not too expensive, the menu changes from season to season. The staff is always friendly and very welcoming. It's small, but don't be fooled. The food is tasty, the chef has roots from down south and makes the best stuffing I've ever tasted at thanksgiving time. We recently had the fried flounder and it was excellent. The chicken salad is awesome. I've never had a meal here I wouldn't get again and again. You'll always run into good locals who count this place as a best kept secret. We recently moved out of state but always come back to eat here when we visit. The desserts are good as well. read more

Chew N Chat Cafe - Southern Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Good food at a great price! They were able to handle our group of six during the pandemic. Great choice if you are a fan of local restaurants. read more

Forgot to say they make real butter, half and half and good quality jam and preserves available and always have delicious freshly prepared deserts available and they cater! read more

Chew N Chat Cafe - Southern Near Me - Rocky Mount, North Carolina

I've been on the road for a long time. This is, bar none, the best breakfast I've had. No kidding. These folks know how to cook. 2 egg omelette and home fries. read more

Love this place!! Try their Bacon bowl: bacon, grits, egg and cheese all in one bowl. It's delicious! The staff is super friendly and always have a smile! read more

Enjoy the salads - especially market salad with grilled chicken and rice wine vinaigrette. Breakfast is good too with a variety of biscuits, pancakes, omelettes with choice of tasty ingredients, croissants, great grits. They are also serving pimento cheese and chicken salad containers for take out now which is great for use at home. read more

I have always love their breakfast and lunch. Tonight I had their shrimp and grits and must say it was the BEST I have ever had, to include in Charleston, SC! Whole cow! Awesomeness in a bowl! read more

Food here is delicious and the service is great. I've been several times and tried several different things and liked them all. Waitresses are really good about checking in on you to see if you need anything. read more

Super friendly, attentive service. Good, Southern cooked to order breakfast for two for $11.40 instead of a mediocre hotel breakfast that would have set us back $28. Yeah Yelp! read more

Absolutely wonderful! They vary their menu seasonally, and everything I have ever eaten there has been fantastic! They are always friendly, and always have a crowd. Highly recommend read more