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Delicious sandwich. There's a reason why this place has high reviews and until you try it for…read moreyourself it will remain on your list of places to visit. Was in town for a service and helped my aunt out by bringing a load to the dump. On the way back me and my two cousins stopped in for a sandwich. We enjoyed them so much we were trading our second half for someone's other half.

A no frills but great sub shop / deli. So many sandwich choices and specials. They also have…read morebreakfast sandwiches and quesadillas. After you read the long list of options you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Super friendly locals run it and it's very clean and spacious inside with seating and outside seating. Drinks and chips and a few sweet treats also available . I had the slim mozzarella sub which was filled with veggies and drizzled Italian dressing in a nice sub hoagie. The salt and vinegar kettle chips were great too. I shared a brownie with my friends and it was delicious. Tasted homemade. My sandwich was nice and fresh and filled me up for my 4 hour drive. My friends had the Big Neuse sub which came on a hoagie too and chock full of meat and veggies. The pizza quesadilla my other friend got looked really good and filling. Full of pepperoni and cheese on a tortilla , she took half home. We had a great early lunch here and it started to get busy as we got done. I'm sure this is a busy place for locals at lunch and breakfast. Great little place for an easy quick meal. Great service too! Not many places in Oriental so I'm glad I found another good one.

Easy. The place is easy to get in and out quickly. The food is simple,but good. I've been for…read morebreakfast and lunch service. My favorite are the bagels served up any way you want. The decor is no frills, but very clean. My friends order was slightly wrong,but they fixed it with a smile. Easy, like Sunday morning...which they are open by the way at 7am. Easy for grabbing sandwiches to take out on the boat or head to the beach. I recommend giving it a try.

Wife and I wanted to visit New Bern again and decided to have a great lunch at Lawson's On The…read moreCreek. What a wonderful experience. Very nice place kind of tucked away on the water side of The NC History Center at Tryon Palace. From the large parking area you can enter through the History Center or walk toward the water and enter through the main entrance of the restaurant. We entered through the main entrance and were greeted upon entering. As you enter there is plenty of seating around the inside, outside, and some seating at the bar. We were seated near the History Center entrance adjacent to the restroom entryway. Very large windows provide plenty of lighting and views of the water and surrounding area. Our server promptly arrived and took our beverage order as well as provided the specials for the day. A few minutes later she returned with our drinks and took our orders. We ordered the turkey club with coleslaw and the special, cheesesteak with smashed tots. Our meals arrived after a short wait. They looked really good. The portions were a good size and were well prepared. We both agreed everything was delicious! The coleslaw had great texture and the right amount of seasoning. The turkey club delivered everything you would expect. The smashed tots were an interesting version of tots, but were good. For me the highlight was the cheesesteak. I had mushrooms and jalapenos added to the already loaded sandwich and it was amazing. The overall experience was great. We will definitely return here again and highly recommend giving Lawson's On The Creek a try.

Lynch with the family on vacation. I had the Philly special and it was on-point. Three other people…read morewith us ordered this as well. I also tried the pickle lemonade. I love pickles! My dad ordered a hot dog and their panini tots. He said they were both good. Would definitely visit again. It was too windy to sit outside, but it looked like a great place to sit and relax!

This is a hidden gem. The sign on 64 just says Food. Get off 64 and turn left on main street in…read moreCresswell, its a little red building on the left. Seating is outside and they have umbrellas for shade. We ordered two cheesesteaks and when i say they were awesome, i mean they were amazing! Fries were fresh and hot, and their tea is delicious. If you're in this neck of the woods, you owe it to yourself to stop in, you wont be disappointed!

Well, this was amazing! The reviews do not lie! We stopped here for Kate breakfast early lunch on…read moreour way home from the outer banks. We had our little dog in tow who had not eaten his breakfast so we were all pretty hungry! I ordered the grilled chicken bbq sandwich which was wonderful! My husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak on salad. We ordered a fried egg with cheese for our dog. She threw in some beef for the dog, he is now snoring in the back of the car! My husband said the salad was fresh and delicious and cheesesteak was excellent! All round a great place to stop. If ur in a rush u can order online so it's ready when u arrive. There's a cute little seating area outside for dogs and kids to stretch their legs!

Old Salt Sandwiches & Such in Ocracoke is absolutely worth the wait! This little food truck, set up…read morein a parking lot on the way to the beach, may have a long line, but once you taste the food you understand why everyone is willing to stand around for it. We had the shrimp sandwich and fries, and both were fantastic -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The shrimp were generous and tasted incredibly fresh, exactly what you hope for on the North Carolina coast. The fries were hot, crispy, and the perfect side. There are tables and chairs with umbrellas outside, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy lunch before heading to the beach. They're open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM and closed Sunday and Monday, so plan ahead because this popular spot definitely draws a crowd. The whole experience felt laid-back and authentic to Ocracoke. If you're visiting the island, don't let the line scare you away -- this place is a must-try!

Fish was really good along with the service. The lady told me that the trout was caught this…read moremorning. Try Darrel's Fill sauce which is scrumptious The only downside is that I didn't enjoy the taste of the frying oil. But that could be something personal

Ate here Friday, October 23, 2026 at 3:40pm…read more Visiting family from Los Angeles. Been here multiple times ordering the Italian sub. Delicious! Bread is super soft, and the sandwich tastes terrific! A wonderful eating experience. Highly recommend you give them a try!

Each sandwich we had from here was delicious. We ordered the BLT, California club, and Italian…read more Every one of us loved what we got. I have 2 boys (11 and 13) and sandwiches aren't their first choice for lunch but this place did not disappoint.

We ordered from here for pickup. The ended up messing up my hubby's Philly but he called and they…read moreimmediately offered to make a new one. I've never been inside so idk how it looks but their food is good. The portions are as well!

The food is absolutely amazing. The service was outstanding! The atmosphere gives hole in the wall…read moreNew York deli vibes. Can't say enough good things about this place, portions are more than enough and they use quality ingredients, Boar's head products. Will come back!

Delicious deli sandwiches, coffee bar, bakery and gift ship all in one place. Cool, funky vibe and…read morefriendly service. Want to get there earlier to try breakfast options on next visit.

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

Finally made it to The Half. We had a day to roam around and took our son to lunch. We've been…read morewanting to try this place for a while. The Half is in a very old building repurposed into this amazing little sandwich shop. It's always great to see business leaders doing this. There's street parking and paid parking nearby. Be careful where you park as there are other businesses in the area with small signs posted (funeral home next door). Walking in you'll see the main counter and register with tables and bar area on both sides as you approach the register. We were greeted as we picked up the menus. After a few minutes we ordered our sandwiches and requested cups for water. They have a self serve water machine toward the back of the restaurant before you reach the restroom. Once you order they provide you with a small number card for your table. After a short wait our chips and sandwiches were brought to us. The sandwiches are wrapped in brown paper which we thought was great. The sandwiches are fairly big with a lot of ingredients. I ordered The Tucker. Turkey with a variety of vegetables. The grilled bread was tasty and accented the turkey, lettuce, and various other vegetables with a nice red sauce. While enjoying our meal there was a steady flow of customers for dine in and to go. For good reason. The food was great and the restaurant itself was nice and comfortable. Wife and son definitely enjoyed their sandwiches as well. Highly recommend trying The Half. We will definitely return to enjoy another incredible sandwich here.

Sandwiches are delicious. Made fresh and great service…read more It's small and there is some bar seating. Wait staff was very friendly.

Rick and staff very friendly. The food was exceptional. Pork BBQ Friend chicken and Ribs…read moreoutstanding. This was our first trip there but definitely will not be the last. The place was very clean and inviting.

Rick's NC BBQ is the real deal, After multiple attempts at…read morefinding NC Eastern style Q in the New Bern area we finally went to Rick's in Oriental. This is now our go to BBQ restaurant. Whether you like pulled pork, fried chicken or brisket this is the one. The quality of the BBQ and attentive service is spot on. Thanks Rick for coming to Oriental.