Food good, service fast and ambiance could use more lively atmosphere but it's a quick grab and goread more

Huge burger but lacked seasoning. Good with the toppings but definitely relied on them. Just a…read morelittle too thick for me personally. The shrimp burger was very good! I would get that again over the cheeseburger. The shrimp were fried perfectly. Tots were hot and crispy!

The food was so good!!…read more Ive been looking for lighter and expendable options for breakfast items; as waffle house is sometimes too much to handle first thing in the morning. The service was great and the ambiance was clean and quiet!

Simply put their food is yummy! Our food came quickly and is a great portion especially for the…read moreprice. Our waitress was alright. Our experience was a quick in and out and I'd be glad to come back next time I'm craving more breakfast.

Excellent spot for breakfast. Food and service were great. No complaints. I eat here every time I'm…read morein Jvllie overnight.

The food and service were exceptional. It was very clean and well kept. Angie our waitress was…read morevery kind and friendly. I felt like we were eating at our families home. We will be back.

I am so pleased with my experience I'm not sure if I should be start this review about the food or…read moreservice. I ordered the salad sampler with 3 options. (I may repeat my order in the future but will definitely order an extra side of the ginger broccoli for later- It deserves it's own five star review) While the menu was small, the meal was extremely fresh, bright vibrant cohesive flavor that left me satisfied and eager to order again. The service was professional, welcoming and had me feeling valued as a guest/customer. This was my first time trying this establishment so I was asking for personal recommendations. They added a sweet treat at no charge as a first time customer. I have not tried my peach muffin yet (I plan to save it for an afternoon pick me up) but it was warm right out of the oven and filled my car with an amazing aroma. I highly recommend this place for a fresh, healthy meal served with care and hospitality.

A basic breakfast lunch spot with really good food and fresh baked muffins. Cook is Former…read moreexecutive chef. Eggs and bacon cooked perfect. They have breakfast buffet on Saturday mornings. Staff is friendly. Place is nice and kept clean

Three to four stars is an accurate ratting for Charlies…read more Popped in on the way to visit family in the area and after eating Waffle House for dinner I needed something light to fill the stomach for breakfast. Stopped in at the right time as shortly after multiple families came in. Definitely can see this being a busy spot pre/post church. Was a little surprised about the lemon juice packets for my water, first I have seen that. I enjoyed my meal. Everything hit the spot with my order. My grandfather's poached eggs were overcooked but he enjoyed it all. Other things that stuck out was they had no OJ, overheard the waitress tell a young boy they were out of apple juice, and they were not serving french toast. Maybe staffing issues with it being Labor Day weekend but I would have thought having a fully stocked kitchen would be important. If traveling through I would pop in for some grub, it is better than the Mc. Donalds up the road.

They have been popular for years and serve good food and theirs always good conversation there.read more

Service was excellent! I ordered half a biscuit and gravy. Very good. You have to get there…read moreearly because it does get busy. The restaurant was clean and we enjoyed our food and service. You have to try this place if in the area. Good job John. Sept 2026

We came in within a few hours of opening so keep in mind they are just figuring things out. This is…read moregoing to be a great place to stop into before hitting the beach or taking out the boat. Stock up on drinks, sandwiches and ice or drop in afterwards for a good meal and friendly staff. The restaurant may seem odd at first until you realize it's technically a convenience store because of zoning. Seating is limited due to the zoning restrictions. Pros Friendly engaged staff and owner. Elevated lunch items straight forward breakfast. More soft drink selections than you will find at any restaurant anywhere. Prepared foods, chips and drinks are ready for takeout. Beer and wine are coming once they get a permit. My burger had thick slices of beefsteak tomatoes. Good tasting meat and three onion rings on it. Cons (Again keep in mind they just opened) Your at a breakfast/brunch place, syrup, jelly, salt and pepper should be on all tables (they are still working this out). Although there was a ton of staff, service was slow even though they can only seat 35 people right now. This is a workflow issue that will improve quickly. I ordered a burger, medium rare, got a well done burger. Fries needed salt. Onion rings were refrigerator cold inside. My wife's omelette was prepared as if made by a child but tasted good. The burger bread was thick, dense and hard. A softer less expensive bun is preferred by most people. This felt like a soft opening. Many simple and obvious things were not in place but that's ok, they'll figure all that out within a day or two. Everything was clean bright and the staff was eager to please. We have high hopes for them and wish them every success!

This is our first time back at the Kettle since returning to OC last September and it is just as I…read moreremember: tasty, down home cooking and friendly folks. I asked our very helpful and sweet server Jersey if she had only 2 choices with one being chicken fried chicken or the daily special Taco Salad, which would she go with and she said the taco salad. So, that's what I ordered. It was very tasty, loaded with 2 types of cheese a side of Jalapeño (which I gave to hubby) alot of fresh tomatoes and lettuce, a side of salsa and sour cream served in a somewhat crispy tortilla shell. And the shell is the only reason for a 4 star vs 5, the shell wasn't as light and crispy as I like it. It tasted as if they fried it several hours ago and honestly, I get why they did it that way as it saves time but the shell just left me disappointed. Hubby ordered a patty melt with fries. We came into town to scope out the Jacksonville Landing for future bass fishing mornings and when I told him we were stopping in here for lunch he already knew he was having the melt. I mean, he thought about it for 90 minutes lol. I've had their melts before and it is yummy. I think though the fries were the star on his plate. They were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside and topped with something akin to Old Bay Seasoning. And they were HOT! Y'all, i mean, they're only fries but rhey were PERFECT! I am seriously alreasy looking forward to our 1st fishing adventure just so we can have lunch at the Kettle once we've caught all the bass. Jersey was quite attentive, but not hovering and warm friendly like only you'll find in the south. Oh, bestie told me to get the chocolate torte because she said, literally, "it's life altering." However, I forgot to so, just another thing for me to enjoy after our initial fishing trip. In some ways, you can go home again.

Much like a typical diner in America the service is fast and the wait staff knows their stuff! The…read morerestaurant is always clean even as busy as it is. The food, well let's just say that I rarely come upon a menu that I plan other visits just to plow through the menu. I'm literal about planning additional visits to sample items not on the menu. Like I said, very few menus are that good that I would plan a second visit, but this place deserves multiple visits just to find my favorite menu item! God help me!

favorite burger joint in jville-istan! ran by patriots! always tastes good. high quality…read moreingredients!

The family and I have been here several times over the years. This is one of our favorite burger…read morejoints to dine when we're out and about and want a burger. Typically when we're nearby. We've tried pretty much everything on the menu. This is an older establishment that has kept its old charm. One aspect we appreciate about it. Very simple ordering process and great customer service. Simple menu with plenty of options for everyone. The food is cooked to order and doesn't take long even when it's really busy. Plenty of seating and a large parking lot. We have enjoyed every meal here and will continue to do so. Recommend dining here. Interesting note: if you search for the best burger restaurants in NC, they are on the list.