5 Stars One of NC's 100 Must Eat's…read moreNo Frills, straight to the point simple burgers. Some people get hot dogs but the burgers are their bread and butter. Ketchup, mustard, onions, slaw, chili, and hot sauce- these are your toppings options. We make it a point to come to Melvin's every year when we come to White Lake. I wouldn't call them smash burgers but the way the secret blend of meat crisps up on the outside is something I haven't found where I'm from. When you step inside and see the line don't fret. They move customers thru like a machine. Everyone behind the counter has a responsibility so burger and dog production is high. I've heard they only make so many burgers a day so if they run out you are out of luck. The chili for topping the burgers and dogs is homemade as well and is bangin'.

Amazing food. Nice vibe downtown. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because the service is…read morenot good at all. They don't greet you and are not friendly or welcoming.

What a fun place and Gunsmoke was on the television! We…read moreordered fried chicken that came with collard greens, sweet potato soufflé, 2 rolls, rice and gravy. All made by the same chef that's been there 16 years. The food was delicious and the fried chicken tasted like my mama's (which is a very high compliment!) $20 for two meals. We were there in October so Halloween was everywhere from tablecloths with pumpkin pictures to tall spooky looking characters scattered around. The service was great also. We enjoyed our time at Papa Tom's!

For an out of the way dive with reasonably priced food. Sometimes there is a little wait because…read moreit's all made to order. It's worth the side trip off the interstate for some feel good nothing fancy but tasty food.

Funky little hole in the wall attached to a convenience store with one gas pump without the price…read moreposted, in the middle of nowhere. We were hungry and 'needing relief' so popped in for a bite. Three friendly ladies working the counter took our order. Prices were crazy low compared to the touristy spots we left behind in Myrtle Beach, or any in Los Angeles from where we recently moved. I wanted something a little different, so I ordered a pork chop sandwich. It was literally as the name implies, a pork chop on two pieces of white bread, bones included. I chucked a bit, and dug in. The flavor was good, and it was tender and juicy. The bathroom was another story. Sign said 'get key from store', so went in and asked for the key. Young guy at the counter handed me a ring of about 8 keys, pulled out two of them and said that it was one of these. It was not, nor was any of the others on the ring. I returned and explained, he came back with me and was equally unsuccessful. So he used one of the keys to slide behind the bolt and opened it that way. While I saw no evidence, it was quite foul-smelling, and I hurried about my business and left. I purchased two bottles of water from the lunch counter ($1 each, just like Vegas!), and we headed down the road.

Yes. Dear Lord, can you believe this place exists. It is in literally the middle of nowhere because…read moreit is so far off the main highway. But worth every extra minute. Fried thick bologna sandwich on toasted bread or cheeseburger all the way and you know for sure that you will be back and you will pack an extra stomach. Great service and friendly folks only add to this place.

Hamburger and hot dogs are great. Ask for crispy fried. Service was quick. Really clean…read morerestaurant. Great tea.. give them a try

This was day (2) of my east-coast road trip (Florida to New Jersey) and the one thing I wanted do…read moreto is to stop at road side food shacks when ever possible...day (1) drive did not produce any, but on this day, yes. I had just left a muscle car museum out side of Myrtle Beach, which I was a bit disappointing, and was making some distance from and heading to Rocky Mount. It wasn't long till Siri got me on some back roads which I wanted to take, keeping clear of major highways and chain food places. Nothing but mom-pop food stands for me and Fritz (my car). Rolling down route 410 (Green Sea Road) I starting to get hungry and looked over and saw a sign for Burger Ranch. I drove past for some reason and told my self to turn around, and glad I did. Pulled into the parking lot which only had one car parked. Once I stepped inside I knew this was a bona fide burger joint. There was only one person working the place and she had it going on. Did not know there were call-in orders being handled till it started to arrive. I ordered just your basic cheese burger, fries and a root-beer. When the sweet lady brought my food to me I could see this was your standard burger, not something you can't fit in your mouth. I had lettuce on mine and she was good enough to put it on the bottom as to not make the bun weak. And the fries where as tasty as they look. I thanked god I turned around and stopped, it was a pick-me-up from the car museum I had just visited. One last thing, get in your car drive and yourself an epic food shack to share. I so recommend this place. Follow me to my next shack. Peace.

Absolutely amazing best burger I have ever had in my life 10 out of 10 would go back any timeread more

The burgers aren't magical like some may suggest, but they're seasoned well and have a nice 'crust'…read morefrom the grill. The fries aren't magical also yummy and they have a good seasoning. Tried a strawberry milkshake and was very happy with the flavor and consistency. They're busier than ever with the new spot, but they're definitely efficient! Gotta give it a try if you're in CB.

Everything went well!! This place is just awesome! My husband and I both had the Hog Haven for a…read morevery reasonable price . He had the fries I had the onion rings. They were both good but the onion rings to me were the clear winner What to say about that burger? It was so juicy with so much flavor who would think that putting pulled pork on top of a half pound delicious juicy burger would even work with barbecue sauce, but it does!! What a taste sensation and sooooo filling!! Thank you for the special treat!! The service was amazing and friendly. Even though she was very busy handling walk ins like us and many take out orders she was amazingly efficient! The bathrooms were very clean and so was the dining area I loved the table codes above us on the wall. What a nice idea!

I was looking forward to eating some bbq here but was sadly disappointed. We went on a Friday night…read morearound 7pm and the place was empty. There was s few pickup orders while we were there. The place was simple and clean. We went to the counter and asked to see a menu. Surprising but they only have one bbq pork sandwich on the whole menu. So I asked if the cook made it himself and was it smoked bbq. We were honestly told he used to smoke ot but no longer does. We saw a few crockpots in the kitchen and decided not to eat there. My suggestion would be to remove the smoked from the name as it's hugely misleading if you don't smoke your own pork and only have 1 bbq sandwich on the menu.

Love Ray's Grill especially the Double Cheeseburgers with Slaw. The atmosphere is down to earth,…read morethe owner Ray is a very nice man they give free refills on your drinks. And the girls are also nice and attentive, and they only accept cash. Try them you want be disappointed!

Burger was melting in my mouth I ate two double cheeseburgers and a hot dog. Everything on the…read moremoney, great service too.

The best handmade , not frozen , burgers in North Carolina. I was visiting my sister and niece in…read moreLaurinburg for a week in March and wanted a good local burger. I read the great reviews of this place online , so I had to come see for myself. It's a small brick building on the side of Andrew Jackson Hwy in Laurel Hill. Small parking lot with plenty of business. They have a small indoor dining area that is a bar top facing the windows. A couple of picnic tables outside , which is where I ate mine. I got the Double Cheeseburger with Crinkle Cut Fries and a can of Pepsi. The burger patties were nice and thick and juicy. Hot and fresh tasting with lettuce and tomato. If you want a Traditional North Carolina Slaw Burger they can do that too. The Crinkle Cut Fries were hot , fresh , and tasty. I prefer Crinkle Cut or Steak Cut Fries , so this was a plus. The employees were also nice. They have so much other food to choose from. Bbq Pork Sandwiches , Burgers , Hot Dogs , Sausage Dogs , Corn Dogs , Fried Bologna Sandwich , Pimento Cheese Sandwich , Chicken Wings , Hamburger Steak Plate , Chicken Salad , Chicken Sandwich , Fried Okra , Fries , Onion Rings , Baked Beans , Green Beans , Slaw , and Mashed Potatoes , and more. So don't pass by this place on the way to the beach or elsewhere. Make sure to stop and get you some good ole Carolina Food made with Love.

All the way burger was awesome. Cheap prices and quick service. Small old school bar to sit at…read moreinside and a few picnic tables outside as well. Well worth the drive

Great Food, an icon, been enjoy there food for a very long time, GREAT FRIES, Love the food…read moredelivered to your car, We're apart of the generation that rode 2nd street every Sat. and Sunday A lot of great memories

Worked here when I was younger and management was like family. Still visit with my family as an…read moreadult as much as possible and Everytime we go, everything is always fresh and hot. Highly recommend!

Traveling through and heard about this iconic burger in Whiteville so I stopped in, glad I did. I…read moreordered mine all the way and crushed two of them. So good!! Heads up though, it's cash only but well worth a trip to the ATM. Will visit again.

Always amazing food. Made a pit stop on my way from Fl to DC. Worth the extra hour of travel time!…read moreOnly reason 4 stars versus 5 is I was a little intimidated when ordering.