This was our first time eating at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, and we stopped here while on a road…read moretrip. We had never tried this restaurant chain before, but after this visit, we would definitely eat here again. I ordered the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. The country fried steak was really good and had a nice crunchy batter on the outside while still being tender inside. There was plenty of gravy over the steak, and the mashed potatoes and gravy went perfectly with it. The portion was also huge, so you definitely aren't leaving hungry. My wife ordered the steak and shrimp with green beans. Her steak was cooked well, the shrimp had good seasoning, and she enjoyed her meal as well. One of our favorite surprises was the croissants they bring to the table. They were warm, sweet, buttery, and almost tasted like a dessert. We loved that the first ones were complimentary, and honestly, charging about a dollar each if you want more afterward isn't bad at all. They were good enough that I could see ordering extras. The service was also very good. Our food and drinks came out in a timely manner, and we never felt like we were waiting around for anything. Everything from sitting down to getting our food went smoothly. Overall, this was a great first experience with Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. Good food, large portions, good service, and reasonable prices for what you get. Since this was just a stop during our road trip, we didn't know what to expect, but we were glad we gave it a try. We would definitely visit Cheddar's again, and when we get back home, we'll be looking to see if there's one nearby so we can try some other things on the menu.

They are rare the chain restaurants that make you feel at home from the moment you park in their…read moreparking lot and walk towards their beautiful designed building surrounded by lovely landscape. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is one of them. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in the Valley View area of Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. After receiving an email from Cheddar's corporate office wishing me a Happy Birthday and inviting me to dine at their restaurant near me and receive a Free Dessert such as their Legendary Monster Cookie, I decided to go and accept their kind offer. Once inside, their impressive giant ceiling fan coming down from the square high ceiling dome of their main dining room in the center of the restaurant seemed to set the elegant yet relaxed ambiance of this one-of-a-kind restaurant. I was greeted at the entrance by their friendly and welcoming hostess who lead me to a comfortable booth on the left side of the restaurant close to many windows that allowed in lots of wonderful light, perfect for capturing photographs of the food which I invite you to view accompanying this review. Almost immediately after I was seated, my server Tabitha approached with a plate filled with two of their famous Honey Butter Croissants that looked amazing and tasted even better. She had a wonderful personality and it was a pleasure to give her my order. To drink I had one of their Mango flavored hand-crafted Lemonade. To dine I had a hard time choosing from their extensive menu with colorful photographs of their main dishes. But I finally decided to have their Dijon Chicken and Mushrooms: Two grilled chicken breasts with honey dijon and sautéed sliced mushrooms over rice, with the two sides of a House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and Buttered Off-The-Cobb Corn. Not only were the portions very generous but the chicken was tender and juicy, a reflection of its high-quality and being perfectly grilled. And the sautéed mushrooms gave it such a wonderful taste that I made the commitment right then and there, to return more often to dine there. When the time came for the "Grand Finale" dessert, I chose their Legendary Monster Cookie, whom the manager himself ordered it for me while he kindly was visiting my table and receiving my wonderful feedback of my current dining experience. It was amazingly delicious! In conclusion, I highly recommend this restaurant as one of the best chain restaurants around in which I had an extraordinary dining experience.

We were in the area and wanted a lighter lunch before we hit the road back home. True Food popped…read moreup on our radar, a place we used to love when we lived in Scottsdale AZ. Overall a great experience. With a few little tweaks this spot would be a 5 star just like in Scottsdale. Place is beautifully done, open spaces, open kitchen, clean and bright. Service was also excellent, quick and friendly. My wife and I split two mains and the kitchen automatically plated each dish separately for the both of us without asking. This little extra touch is always appreciated. We never go to True Food and not order the edamame dumplings. This is one of our all time favorite apps. Tender dumplings with a tasty edamame paste inside. These are bathed in an absolutely delicious truffle oil sauce that complements the overall dish amazingly well. If you've been on the fence to go here, this is a must try! A unique dish you simply can't find anywhere else. The two mains we ordered were the tuna poke bowl and the Chinese chicken salad. Both were a bit flat in taste. The chicken in the salad was a bit overcooked, and the poke had 80% rice (which was delicious), but not enough fish. Overall an excellent experience. With a few tweaks, this place could easily be a 5 star spot. If anything, go and try those unique edamame dumplings, you won't be disappointed!

Mediocre chain food at high prices. I ordered the All-American Burger, which was a joke for $20. It…read morewas small, the bread was old and crusty, and it didn't even come with fries - just a kale salad. Parking was annoying. There wasn't really parking near the restaurant so we parked in the nearby mall lot and trekked over. The other thing was, we had a large party and they were only able to seat us at the high top tables. But the high chairs don't reach the high top tables. Needless to say, my toddler was not pleased that she couldn't see anything at that level. There is a TFK near me in NJ but with this experience, I don't think I would give it a try.

I had a great experience at Let's Eat Soul Food! The food was absolutely delicious, and Allen was…read moreso helpful in recommending a wonderful selection of sides. Everything was flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what I was hoping for. Great food and great service--I'll definitely be back!

If you're not going to be open on a Sunday, can customers please be informed ahead of time instead…read moreof not saying anything? I was really looking forward to eating here after church on Sunday (5/31/26), so it was disappointing to find out you were closed without notice. I understand things happen, but updating your hours online or making an announcement on social media would really help customers avoid wasting a trip. Hopefully communication improves moving forward because I was genuinely excited to try the food.

My wife and I stopped to try their food truck at the commons area in Lake Royale NC. Great food,…read morevery kind service, and good portions. They have a good selection of items, and their Honey Garlic wings were excellent. They also were happy to accommodate my wife's dietary restrictions. Overall, great food truck and good group of hard working people. We'll be back for more next time you're over by Lake Royale!

From the owner: Red Town Wangs N' Thangs is a food truck that started out…read morein the small town of Bunn, NC (RedTown). It was founded by two brothers, James and Robert Hartsfield. We serve wings and other comfort food daily but can cater our menu to any event such as weddings, corporate events, festivals, and more.

Although I'm not a fan of sweet with savory, I finished everything on my plate : )…read more We had never tried chicken with waffles before and our server took us through the options and even brought out tasting samples of the different types of butter which were all amazing. It does seem like I'm mixing up brunch and dinner food items though in terms of the flavor profiles. However, the waffles were excellent and the fried chicken had incredible flavor. I'm still not completely sold on the combination but everything on the plate tasted perfect. Highly recommended.

We have been to Dame's Chicken & Waffles a few times at the old Downtown location, once to the…read moreRaleigh location, and now the "new" Durham location. This new East Durham location is a little smaller than the old one, but they kept the brick aesthetic and the same jazz décor; it has great vibes, but it can get a little noisy with large groups. They now have a small parking lot. The new building has charm, although the surrounding area feels industrial and somewhat run-down. One of the restaurant's windows was boarded up, broken glass had spread into the parking-lot entrance, and barbed wire was visible from our table. The chicken is always tangy and moist. I don't know what they put in the breading, but I'm like a moth to a flame to that stuff. The mac and cheese is some of the best in the Triangle. Our server, Lanyah, was a hustler! While there, she had 9 tables, and one of them was a large group of about 10 people. My wife and I each ordered A Classy Hen with a Baby Blueberry and a Peach Apricot Shmear. I liked the Peach Apricot better. My wife got fresh fruit as her side, which was mostly just orange slices. This, unfortunately, is the end of any positives. Because it was just Lanyah, the service was slow, and it appears from our various times coming to Dame's that slow service is the rule, not the exception. Our server said that it was typical to have just a single server, one cook, and a busser--who was not that helpful. Lanyah was still busing some tables and when there was a loud crash that sounded like dishes falling, she ran and checked on it herself. It took her a minute to get us water and then take our order, but it was understandable. She hugged my wife when we were leaving when we told her she deserved better. The cook was doing their best, but it took 48-minutes and 49 seconds to get our order after it was put in...yes, I timed it. One family walked out due to the long wait. There was another male staff member-I'm not sure whether he was the manager, but he spent most of the evening sitting in the bar area. He was not seating people, bringing out orders or drinks, or helping out our overwhelmed server. They were supposed to close at 7:30pm, but we walked out the door at 8:05pm and the large party was still there waiting for their food, with the other man still sitting in the bar. We want to love Dame's, but slow service just overshadows everything else that is positive. Until they hire an appropriate number of staff, we will not be back.

Everything was Perfect, really. : )…read moreBig Ed's Breakfast Bowl + Sausage Biscuit with Egg and Cheese + Pancake Service (Go Miss Jenny!) The interior is clean, comfortable, and no frills. Prices are very good as we felt we got great value. First time customer and we will be back

Found Big Ed's City Market Restaurant on Yelp. The reviews looked good, so we decided to try it out…read morefor breakfast. The restaurant has a rustic interior with eclectic decor. The menu is full of homestyle meals including corned beef hash, red hots, and pancakes the size of a large serving plate. I ordered the grilled corned beef hash breakfast plate. The corned beef hash was the perfect mixture of crispy and soft texture and the spiced apples were tender. I enjoyed my breakfast. To top the visit off, our waitress was attentive and personable.

Ok so, I'm from NY and was visiting North Carolina. We wanted southern fried food so we found this…read moreplace on google. First off, the counter person (I think he is the cook as well) was helpful, and friendly. I got there just as they closed so I had the chance to talk to him about the neighborhood and got a real sense of the life there. A real treat! Just before I ordered, a man and his young son had made their purchase and mentioned how it was the best in the area with the best prices. I ordered the "dinner for four" and then a couple more sides. The green beans, collard greens, potato salad, and cole slaw was all amazing! Straight fire! The fried chicken was crispy, yet juicy. Perfectly done. Pulled pork was good, and had a nice kick to it. If I ever go back there. It'll be the first place I go.

11/30/23 - Today this food truck was outside of my job. When I went out to look at their menu, the…read moreline wasn't very long. I decided on getting their wingette and fries meal because I couldn't decide on the fish. The young guy at the window was friendly & so was the woman who processed my payment. They were quick and efficient because as soon as I paid, my food was ready. I took it back inside my job ready to tear into it & was a bit disappointed. My food was cold. The fries were sopping in oil and the wingettes were soggy/dry. The combo was overpriced as is ($14.07 before tax for 5 wingettes, fries, & a roll). I wished the food were at least warm. Though the line wasn't long when I ordered, there were 4 people waiting on food before I ordered. Clearly I ordered the wrong item & probably should've gone with the fish. Either way, I would try them again if they came back to my job. Maybe this was just an off day for them.

Great atmosphere also the drinks were on point I tried the lemon pepper wings they were spot on…read morewill return to try other food selections great music prices were good on all that I had purchased

We stopped in for some food before a DPAC show. We were pretty much the only ones there, but it…read moreseems like a spot that would get busy much later for the bar scene. It was decorated sooo awesome for the holidays - all decked out in a Grinch theme! They had some great drink specials and the food was very reasonable, especially for downtown Durham. I had the Grinch drink special and the chicken philly with fries. They only had one cook at the time and they must have a really small kitchen because they could only handle 2 meals at a time. Ours came out first, then about 10 minutes later 2 more, and then 10 minutes later 2 more for our group of 6. We had enough time before our show, but definitely something to be aware of if you plan to eat here. Our waitress was great - she even gave us some Jell-O shots on the house.

Very nice experience. We were immediately greeted by a very nice lady as we walked into the…read morerestaurant. It was a Sunday around 4pm, so place was practically empty. Our waiter, Koron, was prompt on greeting us at the table. As we were ordering he offered up suggestions that helped us out. He was very friendly but professional, and kept checking up on us, asking if we liked various items that we had ordered. The food was good and we did not have any complaints. We don't live in the area so doubtful that we will have the need to return, but if we did live nearby we would return.

Great parking. It ends there. Rude server. They were out of ice at 11am. Omelet was tasteless and…read morerubbery. Overpriced for less than average food. Country potatoes were terrible and server argued with me when I requested hasbrowns. Stay away.

Food was good, service was great. Sat outside just before it got too hot. Pretty nice on a…read moreSaturday late morning.

Service was great, I ordered the BLT which was actually recommended by my server. I was hesitant at…read morefirst, but it was my first time there and I appreciate staff recs. I mean, it's just a BLT, but who would've thought I'd crave it again! Also, it's such a vibe inside. Perfect place to take visitors.