Firestone Grill

We had a great dinner here. The vibe is fun with a retro vibe and funky art. I really enjoyed the…read morefood. I got the bang bang cauliflower and it was a great big portion. It was crispy and sweet and spicy with tender interior. They also had a burger with a veggie patty option I'll try next time! My partner got the salad which was huge and delicious. The fries and honey mustard sauce were also delicious. The service was also wonderful, the workers were joyful and helpful with quick check ins often to make sure everyone was happy.

Ordered takeout from Groovy Beast. I must say, the bologna sandwich is an engineering marvel…read more Bologna, slaw, chili, onions, cheddar, and potato strings. I lost a couple potatoes and a couple pieces of onion. Genius. The onion rings were addicting. The sprouts with a little extra bang bang sauce were delicious. Food was ready and hot. Nice people, great place, delicious food! Cheers

Love the vibe of this place

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Easy Like Sunday

4.3(1.2k reviews)

21.1 mi

My husband and I first visited Easy Like Sunday about two years ago and immediately fell in love…read morewith this little restaurant. It's small, intimate, stylish and inviting. It's the kind of place that feels notably special, distinguished and high end without ever feeling stuffy. Everyone is warm and professional, and the food is absolutely worth every penny. During our first visit, I took a chance and ordered the grits. I normally avoid restaurant grits because they're almost always bland, flavorless and gelatinous. But the grits at Easy Like Sunday were completely different in the best way. Creamy with the slightest grainy texture and so perfectly seasoned that you don't need to add butter, salt, pepper or anything else. I had been daydreaming about those grits for two years. We finally made it back this past Friday and arrived when the doors opened at 9:00am. We were seated immediately. I ordered the Little Bit of Everything with eggs, bacon, those unforgettable grits and a thick, fluffy, delicious buttermilk pancake. That first spoonful of grits tasted exactly the way I remembered, maybe even better. My eyes actually welled up with tears. I know that sounds extreme but I'm not exaggerating. After waiting two years to taste them again, they felt familiar and comforting, like coming home. Our waitress, Diana, made the morning even more special. She was warm, welcoming and accommodating. When I told her I could nearly cry over those grits, she didn't make me feel silly or dramatic. She agreed saying,"Oh, I know! We have the best grits!" She said she completely understood why that first bite made me feel emotional. Being served by Diana felt like being taken care of by an old friend. We had never met her before, yet she treated us as though she had known us for years. Easy Like Sunday is a hidden little treasure tucked away across the street from Park Road Shopping Center. It's the kind of place you take someone special for a first date, an anniversary, a milestone, a birthday or simply a morning you want to remember. The atmosphere is cozy and polished, the food is wonderful, and Diana is an absolute gem. We cannot wait to return!

Our server was great, but unfortunately, the food was below average and didn't quite live up to the…read moreexpectations. Ube has such a naturally rich, nutty, and creamy flavor that I expected the pancake to have plenty of that character. Instead, it was dry, lacked moisture and flavor, and honestly tasted more like a regular pancake with ube coloring than an actual ube pancake. We also ordered the French toast and a cup of coffee, and the total came out to around $47. I'm glad we gave it a try, but overall, the meal was pretty underwhelming. The service was the highlight, but the food was just so-so.

House made sweet ricotta stuffed French toast and peach lavender mimosa

Vegan hash

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Mimosa sampler

Mic's Kitchen

4.2(59 reviews)

1.3 mi

Absolutely delicious, 5 stars!! Stumbled across Mic's while out in Gastonia. This spot has a huge…read moremenu with amazing food! The cocktails were great to start off with and they're strong! I suggest the apple moonshine cocktail.. it's like a sweet treat to go along with your meal. You also only need one to feel the buzz. I kept smelling chicken tenders and wanted to try them out. They were delicious! A side of Mumbo sauce pairs very well with the tenders. The catfish and grits really hit the spot as well. They were on special in December so hurry in if you want to try them. Our waitress Tess was also phenomenal. Top notch service and suggested the best things for us to try. It's not huge inside but there was ample seating and no wait to get our food. It's very light inside and cheery, so feel free to have a good laugh with friends here. I plan on stopping by next month to try even more of their fantastic menu!

I found this Gastonia gem while planning for our hiking day at Crowder Mountain. It is a small…read moreplace with outdoor seating. The staff was friendly and helpful. We started with the delicious cornbread. My husband got sweet tea, chili burgers with Brussel sprouts. I got catfish po-boy with lemon pepper fries. The food arrived hot and large portions. Everything tasted great and we will be back.

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Honeycomb Cafe

4.4(166 reviews)

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We visited for brunch the day before Mother's Day. It was so crowded, even though we had the last…read moreseating. I can see why! I can't wait to go back! The stellar dishes we tried: Bloody Mary Nutella Strawberry Crepes Philly Cheesecake Rolls Pancakes Biscuits and Gravy Grits The service was great, even though they were so busy. The ambiance is fantastic, with a sweet little bee theme in a somewhat rustic space. Perfect! 10/10

Decided to check this place out on a rainy weekend morning. It was quite busy, but I made a…read morereservation beforehand so we were seated quite quickly. The restaurant is broken up into two sections, a smaller section in the front and a larger area in the back that more comfortably seats larger groups. They also have a back patio but that was closed due to the weather. They had spring menu specials for drink and food, but we stuck with the regular menu. We started off with lattes, caramel latte for him and a teddy bear latte for me. I went with the breakfast plate with turkey sausage, and he got the French toast sandwich with turkey sausage. I must advise that the breakfast potatoes are rosemary heavy. If you don't like rosemary, you won't like these. Portions are big and shareable so I recommend doing that if dining with one or more people. It was a good time, good food and we will back!

Bar area

Mushroom hash

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"Love potion" cocktail

Webb Custom Kitchen

4.6(1.2k reviews)

1.3 mi

My party of five happened upon Webb's Custom Kitchen in Gastonia on our way from Charlotte to…read moreAsheville. We had no idea what to expect, but were delighted by what we encountered. As mentioned elsewhere, WCK occupies a restored historic movie house downtown. The incorporation of the structure's history and memorabilia is exceptional. A black and white classic movie play on the screen behind the kitchen; movie soundtrack tunes play in the background. They didn't miss a trick! Well, one or two, perhaps: placing a bowl of popcorn on the table when customers are seated would be clever and on-brand, as would dressing the wait staff in vintage usher uniforms. But I quibble. Our waitress, Kylie, was welcoming and knowledgeable. Her gushing recommendation of the zucchini fries was spot-on. The fried green tomato BLT was both excellent and a subtle nod to a well-known movie. Salads and OBX crabcake sandwich did not disappoint. All in all, two thumbs up!

Always wonderful food and great service! The ambience is very nice and welcoming. It is a neat…read moreplace to celebrate a special event or milestone in your life.

The upstairs balcony

Club Sandwich

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Meatloaf sandwich

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.0(1.4k reviews)

9.6 mi

We were in town for an event and decided to have an early dinner at Nellie's…read more This place has a friendly staff, great ambiance and good food. This is our second visit here, and our first time with the dinner menu. There were lots of great choices! We tried the hush puppies appetizer and the deviled eggs to start. Great presentation and delicious. For entrees we went with the chicken and gravy, fish tacos and the love bug smash burger. Huge portions and really really good. We were very full afterward. We wanted to have a little more leisurely time there, maybe try a dessert, but we had to be at an event, so there was a time constraint. Overall, this is a great spot in downtown Belmont. Also, this is Jonas family owned restaurant so check out all the music memorabilia by the restrooms.

Our family had its annual summer fun weekend and the first night we went here for dinner. I know…read moreit's always hard with a large group and they did a good job and keeping everyone attended to. This spot is beautiful, but the guitarist right behind me as our group of nine just wanted to visit and celebrate definitely put a huge dampener on our meal. We ordered a bit of everything and shared. The food was just ok..nothing really stood out. The hushpuppies were over cooked. The pimento was delicious, but serving it with a 'cheesy ' bread took away from the flavor of their delicious recipe.

Love the unique decor :)

Chicken n' Waffles

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Fun and slightly funky decor that made it unique

Eggs Up Grill

3.4(108 reviews)

4.9 mi

New friends treated us to breakfast here…read more My eggs, bacon, and potatoes with a biscuits were good. Cc didn't care for the pancakes. Excellent service and atmosphere.

Enjoying my free birthday breakfast and delicious hot coffee today at Eggs Up Grill. I ordered the…read moreClassic: bacon, eggs, grits and wheat toast. Breakfast is my favorite meal and Eggs Up Grill is close to home in Gastonia and they never disappoint. I like that I don't have to drive all the way to Charlotte for a good meal. The servers are friendly and attentive. Today my server was Kensley. The restaurant is clean and bright and uplifting even on a rainy day like today.

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Scrambled Eggs

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Tasty

4.3(52 reviews)

6.8 mi

Needed a space to have a long distance brunch via FaceTime, and to sit for some quiet time to do…read moresome editing. I drove past Tasty on my way to another breakfast place down the street, but people were waiting outside there, so, I turned around and decided today would be the day I'd try Tasty. Best. Decision. Ever! My server, Tyler, was amazing. He found a corner booth for me and it was perfect for my FaceTime appointment! Tyler was very attentive, personable and appropriate with checking in during the 2.5 hours I was there. The coffee is amazing...good and strong. Be aware that the coffee is not refillable-they charge by the cup because it's made by the cup. The food-I got the Southern Breakfast and asked for my eggs to be cooked hard with onions. Perfection. This is the first time in my life where my eggs were cooked perfectly outside my own kitchen. Quality bacon, great 12 grain toast. Tasty became a favorite for me today.

This place is so clean and very spacious. VERY friendly staff. Our waitress was a young girl, she…read morewas so sweet and attentive the whole time. There was also a younger guy, who was also very kind! Our food was delicious and came out quick and hot. Overall, we had a great experience here and would definitely recommend this place to others!

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Latte

Biscuit Belly - Fort Mill

4.6(83 reviews)

19.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

4.5 stars A bit pricey but delicious food…read more Love the decor , outside seating options Will try coffee next time

All I can say is that ALL the employees etc that work at Biscuit Belly are Awesome Sauce…read more This time when I went...I ordered my food to go. Andrew came from the kitchen area and Thanked me for the review. Really kind. The food is great and dinning room very clean. While waiting on my food, another nice young gentleman (didn't get his name but tall dark hair with blonde high lites) ask me my name so he could check on my order. Very professional. Whoever trained the entire staff at this location....needs to teach at all locations. They did a Wonderful Job! I am so impressed by how professional, kind and attentive etc the staff is.

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Canal Coffee

4.1(8 reviews)

6.4 mi

I love grabbing coffee and tea here! I'm more of a tea drinker typically and appreciate their…read morevariety of none coffee drinks. Service has always been quick and the staff kind.

First off the coffee is good, but when I ordered an iced americano they got my order wrong and when…read moreI told them what they needed to do to fix it they charged me for an ice water on top of it bc she didn't put it in as an americano. So I was given a double shot of espresso with some extra water and I said can you fill it up to the top and he said no because it becomes a different drink which is WHAT I ORDERED IN THE FIRST PLACE. I cannot help you are inept and don't understand, but charging someone an extra .50 for literally the same cup with extra water is absolutely ridiculous. I will never come back and I will make sure as many people as I can find hear about this bs. What a joke of a place

Menu 6/15/24

Building

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Lavender honey oat milk latte

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Mattq C.

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10 years ago

My first visit was last week to this grill. Excellent food, excellent servers and staff! Friendly atmosphere! I will be returning as a weekly customer! read more

Paula W.

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4

6 years ago

Our family has been eating here for years. The food is great and the service is great as well.

Stephen H.

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13

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8 years ago

Great service, good home style cooking. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Great specials

Joseph B.

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5

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8 years ago

great food service and pricing.

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