Dave’s Restauraunt

Good food, good service, casual environment. Clean. Varied menu. Nice gathering place.read more

Amazing food, and my beautiful, blue jean wearing blond server was the best server I've ever had. A…read moregreat experience all around.

Part of the tiki deck.

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Comet Bowl

4.5(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

This review is mostly for restaurant only. I have been to the Comet Bowl restaurant now and then…read moreover the past 40 or so years, but it has probably been 8 years since my most recent visit, until my return, which was just a few evenings ago. The food is quite good. There was just a hint of perhaps stale grease in the French fries, but overall, they along with my burger were fine. The menu is large for this type of establishment. It was a weekday evening and the place was about half full, which is probably a good sign, considering the fact it was a weekday and there are several other restaurant choices within a mile. Bowling leagues for the evening were yet to start and I would guess the place gets busier at that time. Service was quite fast and the staff was friendly. The place was clean. I used the restroom, which is part of the locker room area and it was clean too. It has been a long time since I was in the bowling/game area and I could not help how this place seemed quite modern, and yet somehow interestingly retro too. I like the look. I would return to the restaurant again and might just have to try to bowl a game or two.

Open late as long as there are customers in the establishment and great service…read more Great hometown food. Don't bowl much but that will change soon. Also has volleyball courts out back for leagues! But anybody can use them at anytime. Check it out!

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We are enjoying our Reuben and pork tenderloin sandwiches, served by Nelly! The tricycle brew is pretty good too!!

Plaza Mexico

4.2(34 reviews)

0.1 mi

I have many favorites here! Even the shrimp salad is filling and delicious. They remember us and…read moreour favorite beverages Quick service, friendly atmosphere. We are there at least every two weeks!

Food is normally very good but this time it seemed blah, disappointing. Will keep going they must…read morehave had a bad day. Great group of people recommend you try it out.

Entry from parking area.

Huevos Rancheros. The egg was a little over cooked. Beans and rice was good.

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Aromas

4.6(37 reviews)

0.6 mi

Quick story: There I was, enjoying an expertly dark roasted cup of hot Sumatra on the obnoxiously…read moreclean brick patio at Aroma's. With closed eyes, I basked in every warm note of my extremely fairly priced coffee as it hit my with the force of a boxing hamster. The voluptuous exhale reminded me why coffee is my lady and no human woman can ever warm my frozen heart as effectively as a fresh cup of Joe. As I raised the cup to take another hit, a stupid sparrow hollered what I'm sure was an obscenity from the branch of dogwood bush. The little instigator laughed loudly with his friends at my hairstyle and fashion. It wasn't long before a prissy bluebird and a rabbit emerged from the annoyingly bright colored flower garden to heckle and point at me. "You're a stupid, ugly loser and your mom doesn't love you!" Is what I know they were saying. I sprang from the park bench like Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat and ran at the sparrow with designs on spilling his blood. Instead, I fell flat and spilled the best black coffee I've ever tasted for a crafty squirrel tied my shoelaces to the bench. The master roaster, Brian, gives attention to the nuances of every bean. The single origin Sumatra and Ethiopian roasts are miles better than any other roaster. Smokey Joe is my favorite blend here. Nice prices and a great product join forces to make Aroma's the Optimus Prime of coffee houses. The only complaint I have is that the sparrows, bluebirds, hummers, and cute flowers on the violently quaint patio detract from the coffee. Also my lip is bleeding. I'm going to quit Yelping about it and grab a napkin... also a refill.

Service is absolutely fantastic, always friendly and speedy. Coffee is best in town tooread more

Aromas entry from the rear parking area.

1st time to Aroma's but not my last!

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Aromas coffee

Subway

4.0(5 reviews)

0.6 mi

From the outside this subway looked pretty rundown. But inside it was in good condition and clean…read more It's located downtown by the river. Downtown Charles city is really pretty but this building could use some sprucing up on the outside. It was busy for 7 pm on a Wednesday night. But there were three girls at the counter taking orders and whipping up sandwiches. They were very efficient. I got turkey breast on the 9 grain honey oat. Nothing fancy but it hit the spot. This is a good standard subway. Friendly and fast employees.

I have eaten a ton of Subway sandwiches in different locations over the years. This Subway…read morerestaurant always has the food prepared the way I expect. What sets this place apart is the staff is friendly and efficient. Always can expect a good sandwich and friendly service. My fave is the steak sandwich, they even remember what toppings I like. Awesome Subway!

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Casey's

1.7(3 reviews)

0.5 mi

the delivery takes too long after the time it says itll arrive. one of the delivery drivers dont…read morewear a mask and gave me someone else's order, and the messed up my order more than once.

"Don't try to get cash back here" I even confronted the manager about why her employee canceled my…read moretransaction while I was paying and she hung up on me!!!

Dairy Queen Store

2.0(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

we sat in the drive through live for over 20 minutes to get our food, for eight chicken strips and…read moretwo orders of fries. That's absolutely ridiculous. It was lunchtime on a Saturday.

The place was absolutely disgusting, the food took forever to make, and the food wasn't that good.read more

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Nancy M.

10 years ago

The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and Dave is very willing to please. I highly recommend this place for a fast and satisfying lunch. read more

Zach T.

12 years ago

This is he best place to get breakfast in the area. Great prices, great food, & great service.

Tim G.

Elite 14

519

358

15 years ago

Excellent food and service. Reasonable prices. Family atmosphere. Need I say more?

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