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    Groovy Beast

    4.5 (225 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    GROOVY BEAST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Sedana N.

    I highly recommend! First and foremost wonderful service from Alex my bartender!! She was amazing. I sat at the bar which offered plenty of seating and it was exceptionally clean in the restaurant! I ordered only an appetizer, Bang bang cauliflower, which was cooked deliciously!! I can't wait to return to try some more items!!

    Ashley F.

    Yo, I've driven past this place for a long time going to visit family in Gastonia and always thought it looked fun. So, I asked a friend to check them out for brunch with me. We came on a busy Saturday and were able to grab seats at the bar. Tasha was our bartender and she was super sweet and very attentive! We had such a good time and a great meal!! I ordered one of their salads and added chicken, wings, whiskey and a beer. I also tasted my friends garbage fries, I think that was the name lol. EVERYTHING was so so yummy!!! They had a really good menu selection too. I really enjoyed this spot and highly recommend it. It's a lively spot and all the staff we encountered was happy and smiling! I'll be going back soon actually!!

    We went for brunch. The food and service were good. The drinks were awesome! Can't wait to go back to try lunch

    Menu (Nov. 2025)
    Julie P.

    Another find thanks to Yelp, and I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. It's slightly tucked away off Franklin/Wilkinson, but it's worth the "find". All the food was super fresh, tasty, and the portions were huge! Everything we ordered was great, and you could tell there was an element of scratch cooked goodness. Highly recommend starting with the bang bang cauliflower or the sprouts! We had a wonderful attentive server who know the menu well. Don't let the outside of this place fool you, it is solid inside! We will certainly be back.

    Peter M.

    We were on a road trip through NC, and Groovy Beast was such a pleasant surprise. Everyone here was really friendly. Great vibes overall. We went on a Saturday around noon and we were seated immediately. They have a lot of brunch options on the weekend. I had a veggie omelette with a side of fries. The portions were generous and the flavors were on point. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd gladly come back.

    Nutter Budder Banana Pudding
    Linda S.

    Jackpot!!! We found a wonderful restaurant in Gastonia, NC!!! What a wonderful dining experience we had at this groovy, cool vibes local place. The service was wonderful!!! We enjoyed every bite that we had of our food. We went with the suggestions of our server, Bree. Who suggested we try the daily specials. It was perfect for us!!! We would definitely return!!

    Nothing special about the fries
    Mj S.

    Service was excellent, very clean dining area. I was very disappointed with my burger. Ordered the Swiss Mushroom Burger special. Not a lot of meat and the sauce did not add anything to the flavor. Fries were obviously from a bag of frozen.

    Disco fries, Loaded sprouts
    Victoria B.

    Holy cow talk about a hidden gem in Gastonia! We loved everything we had but the sliders were our favorite - balanced and melt in your mouth perfect.

    Grilled cheeseburger

    Service was amazing. Every worker in the restaurant said hello to us even if they were not serving us. Fried pickles were really good and the ranch dressing was top notch. The grilled cheeseburger was amazing nothing like I have ever had. We will definitely be back!

    Onion rings

    Groovy Beast is tucked back from the road with plenty of parking. The atmosphere is no frills with a neat vibe. The menu is simple burgers and sandwiches and a variety of alcoholic choices offering something for everyone. We went with the Reuben and Clubber Lang and both were perfectly toasted and delicious. The onion rings are the bomb and one order is enough for two to share. Service was great! The only negative is the noise level is painfully loud which is beyond the control of the establishment but, note worthy if you are thinking of having a conversation while you eat.

    Chicken crunch, wrap, and power bowl both were excellent
    Ryan S.

    Very trendy spot. Ample parking. Extremely friendly staff. Food came quickly, large, unique, menu choices. Everything we ordered was outstanding! Highly recommend.

    Double burger
    C L.

    Dropped by for a bite and went with the double burger, cheddar cheese, and the usual suspects--tomato, onion, and lettuce. First impression? This thing was massive. Looked like a beast on the plate, but once you bite in, it's a bit of a different story. Flavor was just... fine. Not bad, not great--definitely not something you'll be daydreaming about later. The patty leaned on the overcooked side, which didn't help the overall juiciness or texture. That said, the meat-to-bun ratio was on point, and structurally, it held up well without turning into a soggy mess. If you're hungry and nearby, sure, go for it. Just don't expect a life-changing burger. Service was pretty slow, but goos ambiance at the place, would go again

    Reuben
    Scott S.

    Ate here last Saturday between baseball games at Gaston Christian next door. At first they didn't seem interested in serving us due to the size of our group though we were fine to split up. The lightbulb went on for them and they sat us to eat. I got the Reuben and onion rings which were both very good. It is a neat place however seemed a little disorganized. They could probably benefit from a hostess.

    Buffalo chicken sliders

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    Good change of pace to get out of Belmont, but still stay close to home. They have hotdogs!!

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    Great food and Great service. Highly recommend. Definitely order the burger it was amazing.

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    Wonderful place to eat and very friendly service. Definitely recommend the food -- we tried the brunch menu and it was delicious.

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    Webb Custom Kitchen - The upstairs balcony

    The upstairs balcony

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