My son just gifted me with two desserts delivered from Larema Coffee House for my birthday…read more I just finished the banana pudding- NO, you haven't had banana pudding like this! Larema's banana pudding is a step above what I have ever had before. It was light, with a very rich banana flavored custard that didn't lean too heavy on the sugar. Just my style! The other dessert was a tiramisu. Also, very light and not too sweet, delivering a pleasant mouth feel with a rich coffee/cocoa flavor. Can't wait to make an in-person visit so that I can explore more of their desserts and breakfast/ lunch menu items.

I stopped at this restaurant during a train layover in 2024, a very difficult season of my life,…read morewhen I was traveling between shelters and trying to find stable housing. I remember needing a place that felt safe, nourishing, and calm--and this restaurant gave me that. I came in during the Olympics and was able to sit, rest, watch the games, and simply be for a little while. The atmosphere was welcoming without being overwhelming, which meant more than I can easily put into words. The food itself was exactly what my body needed--fresh, healthy greens and clean, nourishing options that helped me feel grounded and cared for during a time when so much was uncertain. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully prepared. It wasn't just a meal, it was a moment of restoration. What stayed with me most was the sense of being able to sit in a peaceful place, eat something good for my body, and feel human again in the middle of a very hard year. I'm deeply grateful for that experience and would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fresh, healthy food and a calm place to land--whether you're traveling or just need a quiet, nourishing meal.

My favorite place in Wilson, North Carolina. These biscuits are always on point. The flavor and the…read morequality is perfect. Every time we visit our family in North Carolina, we have to stop here to have breakfast. I always get a bacon egg and cheese. They also have so many different combinations you can come up with for your biscuit. I also started following them on an Instagram they just made and they also have French toast and pancakes. That's on our list next time. This place is so awesome. It's only a drive-through and the service is so quick. It's a small little Mom pop shop that you could get quality biscuits.

Oh my goodness!!!!! My, my, my!!! That's all I can say! I don't know where the recipe for these…read morebiscuits came from but they are HEAVENLY! These are not your typical light and fluffy buttermilk biscuits. No, these biscuits are thick and dense, but in the BEST way. And they are HUGE!!! I ate off of my bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit all day long - literally. It took me that long to eat the entire thing. I don't know how people go here and order more than one item with a biscuit. I was STUFFED! This place is a true gem and a definite must try! While it may not look nice and fancy on the outside, don't let that fool you! The staff are some of the nicest, sweetest, hospitable people you'll ever meet! And you know a place is good when the line is literally down the street! Seriously! It moved so fast though! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Wilson! FYI - this place is cash only! No cards accepted.

Great restaurant in the heart of Wilson's revitalized downtown!…read more This is my third visit and each visit is fantastic. The burgers are amazing and fries are off the charts. Great bar selection with everything you could ask for in whisky, bourbon and tequila selections. The staff is always friendly and your order comes quickly. A must visit if you are in Wilson!

Came here for a quick bite and food was good. Fast service and waiter and host very helpful. We…read moreenjoyed the food but maybe time of the day but not that many people there. Bar near Wilson baseball park family friendly. Seems like its more busy in the evenings. But overall great spot. Some local beers on tap. Will try them again when Im in town again and try a different time maybe the vibe is a bit different but overall good spot! Thanks guys!

A local diner with a great breakfast menu on a Sunday travel day. Got the rest of our trip off on…read morethe right foot

Food was horrible, cold, greasy, and tasteless. Service was poor. Ambiance was even worse - imagine…read morethe worst diner you've ever been in and multiply by 10.

We love to find these types of places. It is a gas station, convenience store and lunch counter. We…read morewalked in through the convenience store to the lunch counter. We ordered the double cheese burger (comes with meat chili, onions, cheese and mustard) and one double hamburger with lettuce tomato onion. The double burgers were 1/2 pound. We also ordered some house made coleslaw. We sat at the one booth and we served very quickly. Our burgers were really good, the burger itself tasted good. The coleslaw was also a big win. We had 2 double burgers, coleslaws and 2 fountain drinks for 22$, great value and great taste. It is a true locals place run by a family. The family pictures on the wall and everyone coming in seems to know the staff. They have a drive through which also keeps them busy. It is not a fancy place but has a family lunch counter vibe. Well worth our detour off the interstate.

Our usual biscuit place was closed and we stumbled upon Papa Jacks. We drove in to the parking lot…read moreand didn't realize it was connected to a gas station. And they even have a drive thru for the restaurant. We walked in and it's a small little spot but the ladies in there are all hustling in the kitchen. They have a variety of items on the menu and at 11am it switches to lunch. We had just made it to get a bacon,egg and cheese biscuit. The biscuit had so much flavor and just that classic North Carolina biscuit taste. We also loved the hoop cheese that is from NC. We definitely will be back. It was adorable and delicious. Thanks to the girls for making our breakfast!

CAUGHT EM! Red handed, open for business and with none other than DONUTS front, center, couldn't…read moremiss em by a country mile if you tried. This is an absolutely wonderful place and a mandatory stop if near Wilson/a place to put in regular rotation if within a 50 mile radius. It's clean, the staff pleasant and just take a look at those donuts. They speak for themselves. First up - Remove the previous review? Absolutely not. It will give fellow Yelpers something to read while munching on lil ol Wiltzen's Ace in its back pocket, and they may possibly thank me for being the nudge needed to give Wilson Doughnut Shop a chance, or two (or even three like we did) if merely closed for reasons that defy you-the-reader's logic: These donuts are worth the effort. Nothin worth having comes easy, right? Right. Besides, I'm not a Karen. If they're not open when you stop by, it's ok to be sad, just don't give up. Now that we've established the hours and days of operation may not make sense to some - donuts/doughnuts; tomatoes/maters. Interchangeable and of no relevancy. Right away you'll notice that is not Hershey's chocolate or some store bought crap chocolate-flavored, corn syrup industrial mess drizzled over the donuts. This is chocolate how chocolate should be done. Not too sweet and not too bitter that all you taste is cocoa. Of note: If you associate Hershey's, Godiva, Ghirardelli or any other main stream mass produced 'not chocolate but called chocolate' product with what chocolate is supposed to be like, the color is going to be a little off putting to you. Live a little. It's good. The actual dough? Dense and just the right amount of greasiness to drive home the fact these are made fresh on site every morning. The Long John's were good enough to fight over so get two if you have any respect for fellow man: These were built for sharing. Actual cream filling and not some low brow jello pudding mix - I was impressed. The enormous honey buns and cinnamon rolls are included in the price for a dozen so let your "I wanna try em all" run wild. Nuke em later in your microwave and slice like a pizza after supper with a cup of coffee. The most visually appealing were the strawberry filled which are the most difficult to pull off in the land of donut snobs. Great dough they have down which is half the battle. The filling? Well...Really good as is. I am far from convinced that was entirely made from scratch using even frozen berries and a basic gelatinous base for a proper jelly filling BUT I wouldn't turn one of em down. Working with nothing but what they already have, should they ever combine a Long John and a Strawberry Filled donut to make one Chocolate Strawberry something or another? Whew I'mma be one broad back havin... Nevermind. Y'all, go. Get a dozen, minimum. You will not be disappointed. God willing and the creek don't rise I will be back.

Spoiler Alert: I am not a big fan of doughnuts. My daughter…read morebrought home several different kinds of doughnuts from this shop today. She had regular glazed, chocolate glazed and one with cream filling. ( She got more but that's all that made it home!) We cut all of them into pieces so we could try them all. I was hesitant, but started with the cream filled one. WOW!! I was shocked at how good it was. I could have eaten at least two whole ones.... Next I tried the glazed one. Again I was so surprised at how good it was. Not greasy, dough had a great flavor on its own and glaze was just enough. I only got one bite of the chocolate glazed one because my grandson inhaled the rest. It was his favorite. It was very good as well. It had green sprinkles on it and it would have been excellent even without them. We ate them all so fast I didn't get a picture, but I can guarantee you I will be visiting this shop every time I go to Wilson. They made a doughnut fan out of me!

We went in 40 minutes before closing (I know, I know!) when we walked in the workers at the toy…read morestore (front register) greeted us and let a hostess know we were here. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was good. I ordered the sampler (meatloaf and chicken dumplings and sides) the meatloaf was cold but that was ok with me bc I like it better the next day. The rest of my food was great! My daughter got chicken tenders and fries and they were good, my ex got pot roast and that was amazing! If I could create a new sampler with some pot roast, meatloaf and chicken and dumplings I'd be sold! I don't even like meatloaf but love Cracker Barrels meatloaf. Waitress was attentive and we didn't feel rushed even though I kinda rushed us along bc I knew it was close to closing time.

The food and service is much improved over their decline a while back! Keeping the decor and sign…read morehelped a lot, plus new management!

This was definitely an experience. Out of the way for me on my way home from Myrtle Beach to…read moreWinchester, VA (originally from Hickory, NC), but worth it as the nostalgia screams dinner with Grandmomma & Grandaddy. You walk in and the young HS or College Busboys/waiters are lined up waiting to assist. It has to be one of the most nostalgic things gs I've seen in a long time. The sweet tea is southern pucker sweet & perfect!! There's malt vinegar on the table for collards, and the NC vinegar based BBQ sauce was very good. However, the chopped pork BBQ did t really need any help, it was just as good on its own and not mushy. I even enjoyed the yellow coleslaw, it's a mustard & vinegar base and tasty. The Brunswick stew could have been heat hotter, but it had a decent taste with plenty of meat & veggies. I would definitely drive out of my way again to share Parker's with my 15yr old who missed this road trip.

What a great place for lunch if you happen to be in eastern NC. Cash only!!…read more 1. Friendly waiters in uniforms and paper hats greet you into a classic small town seating area. Crowded at lunch time but we quickly got a table. The crowd was diverse, tending to be a bit older. 2.Pitcher of tea delivered quickly and left on table. 3 The food: chopped barbecue served eastern NC style. Very good with lots of vinegar to add on the table; epic corn sticks and slightly sweetened hush puppies for the table; green beans served southern style just like grandma made them; mustard Cole slaw, a bit too sweet but yummy and Mac and cheese. We inhaled it. 4. Great prices ; $10 for a plate. 5. And key to a great bbq restaurant: the ribbons of the champion hogs they, ah, bought for dinner. Not oversized portions, which is great. Clean and a great small town stop.

You know a place is doing something right when it's packed at 7:00 AM with a line wrapped around…read morethe drive-through. My husband and I stopped in for an early breakfast and were not disappointed. This charming little spot is full of Southern personality. It's not fancy, but you're welcomed the moment you walk through the door by the friendly ladies behind the counter, and it immediately feels like home. The menu includes classics--along with a few Southern staples that were brand-new to us as New Yorkers, like "backbone and chew bread." We didn't try it this time, but based on the crowd, I'm sure it's delicious! I ordered fried eggs, bacon, and grits, while my husband went for fried eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. Everything was cooked just right, simple and satisfying, but what truly made the meal memorable was the warmth and hospitality. The space itself adds to the experience--filled with quirky chicken décor and a handwritten menu on a whiteboard that adds to its cozy, old-school charm. It's the kind of whimsical little hole-in-the-wall that feels like a warm hug. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping in. It's not just breakfast--it's an experience, and one that captures the heart of true Southern comfort.

The worker woman was funny and made a good joke because I accidentally said I didn't want mayo on…read moremy BLT It was LOADED and delicious

Surprisingly delicious food in a small town restaurant!…read moreService prompt and very courteous, our party of 4 each ordered something different. Mine was a grilled pimento cheese sandwich, creamy and full of flavor! Everyone else thought their orders were good too, with my husband declaring that his cheeseburger was "the best $5 burger I've ever had." Highly recommend!

It's nasty , I'm a vegetarian... I ordered a black bean burger! It was the worst bean burger I…read morehave ever had... it was nasty! The service with stellar over the top!!! My BF enjoyed his meal, being a meat eater. There was absolutely no ambience. The aroma of old grease lingered in the air. ... Old tables, half of them lopsided as well as the chairs.