Zack's still remains to be the best lunch venue in town. A down home atmosphere where the food is…read moregreat and the service is fast. Where everyone knows someone and coupled with the owner's serenading it's just a great place.

A Classic Done Right at Zack's Char-grill. Sometimes the…read morebest meals are the simplest ones, and Zack's Chargrill in Smithfield proves this perfectly. My wife and I stopped in for what we thought would be a quick bite, but ended up with something much more satisfying. The menu isn't fancy - just good, honest burgers and fries - but the execution is spot-on. My wife ordered a double cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, while I went full Carolina style with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions. Both burgers were cooked exactly right, with that perfect char-grilled flavor you can only get from doing things the traditional way. What really struck me was how this meal brought back memories of old-school burger joints where quality ingredients and proper technique mattered more than gimmicks. The fries were crispy and hot, the perfect complement to these substantial burgers. If you find yourself in Smithfield and craving a burger that tastes like it should, you really can't go wrong with Zack's Char-grill. It's old-time goodness served fresh, and sometimes that's exactly what you need. Sorry about the photos. Phone screen went blank and couldn't see what I was aiming at. :-)

The owner was an absolute delight--walking around, chatting with guests, and making everyone feel…read moreright at home. You can tell they genuinely care about the experience. The whole place has a quaint, laid-back feel, with outdoor seating that's perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal. The smash burger hit all the right notes: flavorful with those perfectly crisp edges smash burgers are known for, and piled high with whatever toppings you want (and yes, it's all included--no nickel-and-diming here). The fries? Crispy, perfectly seasoned, and impossible to stop eating. Add in the reasonable prices, and you've got a spot that's totally worth the trip--I'd happily go out of my way for it again.

Love everything about this place. Food was awesome and you can tell a lot of pride goes into making…read moreit. The owner is extremely passionate and friendly. Went above and beyond explaining the menu and his daily process to us. Very simple menu but basically everything is made in house. Without a doubt this is in my top 5 burgers of all time. I loved both the oli and the eli sauce.

Outstanding! The breads, salad dressings, jams all homemade. Grass fed beef! Extremely hard to…read morefind in much larger restaurants. Staff was helpful and courteous. 5 stars!

Food is excellent. You can taste the freshness. The bread is unbelievable. I loved the panini and…read moreMac and cheese I ordered. Have a great selection of bottled drinks . My husband loved the dressing on his salad and his burger and fries were awesome. Great atmosphere and a huge outside area. The waitress was working hard yet she kept her smile and friendliness.

Our 1st time at Wiggs Family Restaurant. Everything was amazing! Food was excellent (we had fish)…read morethe people were so kind! The restaurant is very clean. It's a great place to sit back, relax and eat!!

It's been a while since the last visit! The food is always fresh and cooked that day!…read moreAs for service, these ladies pour it on they don't miss an opportunity to refill your coffee or ask if you need something else! The ambience at the restaurant is wonderful! A lot of like-minded people show up every day at this café! Beware they are not open on Sunday .

Unassuming location for great local food. Great country breakfast served anytime. Great staff…read more Homemade deserts. Cash only, no cards.

PLEASE OPEN BACK UP!!! My wife and I used to go there frequently. It was a quintessential little…read morediner, just like they had in the old days. The food was usually good, but the atmosphere was a throw-back to the 1940's or 50's. It was great. We were so disappointed when we saw that it had closed. We were surprised, too. When my wife and I went there they were usually pretty busy.

Driven right by this place several years, I never knew it was here…read more Local country breakfast served until 11 am. Ambiance is like having breakfast at grandma's. Loving conversation, pet names, and warm service. Local customers are called by name. Unsweetened tea is great, which is an anomaly in the South. Breakfast made one plate at a time their motto. Served hot and quick. We'd eat here again. However, lacking a star for not keeping drinks refilled, and the hash browns could be cooked a little longer for crispy outside. They have whipped spread instead of butter on the tables. Also, baskets of jellies, creamers, etc. But most restaurants of this type do. No frills by any means. If you want lunch, wait until 11 am, then go next door to White Swan. Open 6 days a week.

It's the most darling little breakfast spot. We were greeted upon entry by practically everyone…read moreenjoying their breakfast. Small-town southern charm indeed! A local neighborhood place where the servers know all their patrons. Service was fast and very friendly. The biscuits are tender and buttery. Nothing fancy here. Just stick to your ribs good southern breakfast- grits, pancakes, pork (anyway you can serve it), eggs, pancakes, all served hot and with a smile. The unsweetened iced tea just kept coming and kept my husband's coffee cup full and hot.

I visited Mikey's Diner in Wilson, North Carolina and had a great dining experience with excellent…read morefood, friendly service, and a cozy small town diner feel. Parking is the biggest challenge and it is very limited. There are only a few spots in front of the diner and because the building is small the lot fills up quickly. I did see people parking near the neighboring convenience store but I was not sure about the rules there so I waited until a spot opened up. You may also need to look for street parking nearby if it is busy. Also do not block the side of the building because there is a drive through window. Once inside the atmosphere is welcoming and clean. There was a cute Christmas tree near the ordering area and the staff were warm friendly and attentive. The tables were very clean with checker style tablecloths. They also had a perfect health inspection score which stood out to me. For food I had the fried trout fried shrimp green beans and fries. Everything was very tasty and well seasoned. The only note is that the trout is not filleted so there were quite a few bones. A piece of white bread on the side would really help with that. My husband had the cheesesteak and fries and it was honestly one of the best cheesesteaks I have ever had. We shared plates and everything we tried was good no complaints. Drinks were also good. The cups are a bit small but refills are free so that balances it out. Since this is a diner and you are dining in they bring your food and beverages to your table. If you need a refill they will take care of it and bring it out to you. I would strongly recommend leaving a tip if you are paying with card or dropping some cash in the tip jar because they are hardworking and kind people. Overall I would give this place a 10 out of 10. It is a small quaint diner with great food great service and good energy. I will definitely be back and plan to try more items on the menu next time.

Very very nice place. The space is fresh and clean. You can tell they pay attention to detail…read more Prices are very reasonable and the portions are pretty good. I had takeout for 3 people and everything was prepared fresh. All orders combined we had shrimp, cheesesteak, wings, fried okra, potato salad and fries. The potato salad was like mama had made it. Seasoned just right and made you say hmmmm!! The shrimp were nicely seasoned and cooked. The fried okra was as good as any I've had. Seems like these folks do everything well. I was tempted by the desserts, but I resisted. There was a nice crowd at lunch time on a Tuesday ... I will definitely be back.

I ate lunch at this cafe last week (June 2026). I had marinated chicken breast with fried okra and…read morefried squash. The food was wonderful. The price for the food was surprisingly low, especially considering today's economy. There was enough food for me to get full and take some home for dinner. The hushpuppies brought to the table while waiting for the food would melt in your mouth. The waitress was friendly and the food was served timely. There was not much ambiance considering this is a cafe; but, I liked how it was laid out. They have two large rooms for groups of 15 or more. There is plenty of seating. The other patrons were friendly and smiling. I will definitely return. There are other dishes I want to try.

On the way home from Florida. Stopped here for some good local food. Had the house chicken with…read morewith green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy with a sourdough toast. Off the hook! Washed it down with sweet tea. Most importantly, the wait staff were genuinely friendly as well as the local customers. If you find yourself in Pine Level this is the spot!