Enjoyed a really nice dinner here last night with a beyond incredible staff that went above and…read morebeyond to check in on us frequently (server and owner or manager- not sure which) and make sure we had everything we needed and were very happy. I was blown away by how attentive and friendly they were despite being super busy. For the environment, the place felt a bit loud and crowded - which for one was a testament to how well liked it appeared to be (we are visiting from out of state) and how they had to make very creative use of the space as they must cater to so many in a smaller space. It was also clean and quite nostalgic with lots of interesting old time memorabilia - and didn't try to go too cheesy and over the top with the theme though again was a bit too busy and crowded and could have maybe used a more highlighted 'less is more' approach to showcase the ice cream shoppe feel, the old time candy shop ambience, etc. I also loved that there were no tvs to distract from the ppl in front of us, and though time period music would be fun, it might have made it even too much louder. I appreciated very much that they seemed to want ppl to talk and enjoy the company in front of them. The fried pickles app was really good, and the dreamsicle style shake and curly fries - sooo delicious! The ice cream concoctions we didn't try, but saw delivered all around us were huge and fun and looked so good! The BLT was a bit dry and could have used a good mayo or sauce, and my sister's Hawaiian chicken didn't have the Hawaiian bun but it was unique and still not bad. Though with the soda shoppe name I had hoped for more unique or home made soda concoctions or offerings. Overall though- the food was mostly really really good; it seemed cute and beloved and very popular with the town; and there was a clear pride in the place - and very apparent love and appreciation of the customers by the staff which was number one in what I saw and was very impressed by. They just need and deserve a bigger space!

This is a blast to the past. Very cool old building interior. Stopped by for a lunch in middle of…read moreweek and found plenty of seating. Sat down and was greeted immediately ordering a water and sweet tea. Loved looking thru menu with so many good choices. We were going out for a big dinner later so this was suppose to be a small lunch. My wife ordered a cup of soup. I ordered a bowl of brunswick soup and a grilled pimento cheese sandwich. I could not finish the soup as the bowl was large and amount of meat in it was abundit. My grilled cheese was wonderful, I love pimento cheese. Unfortunately we could not try any of the soda or ice cream products this trip. The service is great and friendly. Restrooms are restored old school design. Will return to try other menu items and some Soda Shoppe product.

I'm currently sitting at the restaurant writing this review. I got a bbq chicken bowl and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious! I will definitely come back to Pittsboro specifically to visit this restaurant again!

We came here after my son's game because my husband wanted to go to a mom and pop shop to eat…read more Since we were in the area I remembered seeing a TikTok for a Hawaiian / Polynesian bbq place. We wanted to try something new so we went ahead and went for it. We pulled up and parking might be confusing for some, if you pull up behind the car wash just circle around to take a parking spot, if you pull in front of the car wash you'll have access to the drive thru and the parking spots on the right. Easy to maneuver around but very limited spots in general. Ordering was easy, they let us order at the drive thru since there were a few people ahead of us at the normal area. They have menus posted in 3 different areas, the 2 main ordering areas and then at the corner of the seating area. They also had a Katsu special posted on the window that wasn't on the regular menu. We really wanted to try some of the sweet and spicy bbq sauce, but they had ran out so we got the normal bbq sauce and Polynesian. I really enjoyed the original bbq sauce it reminded me of a thicker soy sauce with a hint of sweetness. The kaylenes Polynesian sauce was very sweet and something my husband really enjoyed. The chicken was cooked to perfection, it wasn't dry and was very moist. The short ribs were a little more on the dry side but good overall. The pork was one of my favorites. It was flavorful, moist and overall just some of the best pork I've had. Polynesian meatballs were just regular meatballs covered in the Polynesian sauce. My daughter ate almost all of them (she's only 2!). But they were pretty moist and reminded me of the meatballs you get at baby showers. Spam musubi was good overall, can't go wrong with it. My son really likes these. Mac salad was good, was macoroni pasta and carrots in their island style way. My husband really enjoyed the veggies, said it would be really good with a pupusa. Hahaha. White rice was cooked good. Our only complaint was overall it lacked just a bit of salt. But the sauces made up for it. Service 10/10. Food 9/10. Location 7/10. Price 5/5 You may have to wait a little on your food but it is very well worth it. Would definitely come back and need to get here earlier so we can try the sweet and spicy sauce!

Cool, old school diner smack dab in the center of town. Virlie's was recommended to me by the guard…read moreat Crosswinds Campground at check-in. So glad we listened to what she had to say. Place was packed with locals. Sure sign you have scored, right?! Absolutely. Everything was great from service to plating to value. According to my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter Virlie's is a definite do-over. Support local. Go here.

Virlies, I have been using take out as my go to lately.The only issue is they are busy, always, and…read morewhen I use my iPhone, the background noise at Virlie's makes it hard for the cashier order taker to hear. Which includes my hearing aid equipped self. I will try maybe after 1:00 to order. The only terrible problem might be Virlies is sold out of the daily special. Monday, is chicken and dumpling, I ordered the quart size with cornbread. The Soup was as close to my mother's as I will ever get. Thick, savory, big chunks of thick sauce laden dumpling. The cornbread is sweet cornbread like my mom made for ever. It is not the non sugar cornbread I encounter in the south. My MIL made that type in a cast iron skillet. Virlie's is a local diner, not fancy just a good home style eatery.

Carolina Brewery Wednesday night is fried chicken night. I had the half chicken with mash potatoes…read more I did this plan for leftovers tomorrow. The half chicken, is wing, leg, thigh, and breast very tasty. I always order the half so I have leftovers. It is just as good warmed up the second day. My wife had the ale meat pie, it had a thin layered crust top with a meaty vegetable mixture beneath. My wife enjoyed and I sampled the pie. It was a meaty tasty mixture, it was on the seasonal menu. So, it will be around for the month. But, on Wednesday I never pass up the fried chicken. We also shared the loaded French fries. They are so good and so large they would make a meal by themselves. So, that is how I made room for leftovers.

Excellent meal my first night in town . I was amazed at the extra care the waitstaff took to make…read moresure we were taken care of

Lovely food. The bread pudding is amazing. Great service. Clever place without being pretentious…read more Note: Making a reservation is advised.

We have made many stops at West End. Never had a bad experience. The food is always fresh and…read moredelicious. Service is great and the restaurant is truly charming. Recommend that you stop here and give it a try. One of our favorites!

This is some excellent Jamaican food! I had the curry chicken with mashed potatoes, while my friend…read morehad the curry shrimp with rice and peas. Man, was I jealous that I didn't get the same things as her! The shrimp was so flavorful and rice and peas were delicious! My chicken was tender, but I'm not a huge fan of bone-in chicken, so it wasn't my favorite. The mashed potatoes were very garlicky, which I enjoyed! The main cons were the wait time and it's not really a sit-down and dine in sort of spot (at least that was my impression). We ended up taking it to go and eating our meal at home. Overall, nice spot if you're craving Caribbean food!

Sooooo delicious. Crazy good. Had jerk pork with rice and beans. The pork was incredibly tender and…read morefull of flavor. Also had the spring rolls and sweet plantains. Only a couple of tables Inside but on a nice day, there is outdoor seating. It's located at a cool spot called the Plant.

Everything was absolutely amazing, a real down home experience . The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was excellent

Food and service. A fine place for comfort food. A local favorite in PBO. Tricky parking but it's…read moreworth it. Toasted chicken salad is very good

Lunch was awesome! The fries are like cottage fries and done perfectly. The burger is a solid…read morechoice and the turkey Brie with cranberry chutney was delicious. Service was friendly and speedy. It's a great lunch vibe.

The food was delicious we ordered takeout because a friend was staying with us that has Celiacs…read moredisease and they are extremely careful in their preparation. There is no cross-contamination. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. We will definitely be ordering from here again.

I ordered the extra large barbecue plate with potato salad and mac and cheese. I wouldn't recommend…read moreit! For one the mac and cheese is not baked, and it really has no flavor. I assume they're just dumping canned cheese on top of overcooked pasta. The Potato salad tasted like it came straight from Food Lion. The barbecue itself was super vinegary, no smoke flavor at all. I was very disappointed with this meal, the best part were the hush puppies.

Looking for a quick fun lunch or dinner break. Allen and sons bbq is the place to go. Today the…read morewife wanted fried okra and they have some of the best around. So, I ordered her fried okra and I ordered two chili dogs, I forgot to say Carolina way which includes coleslaw. Did not know I made this mistake until I unwrapped and noticed no coleslaw. But, the chili dogs with mustard were still delicious. Two small cokes, two dogs, and fried okra was $17.00 dollars for lunch not a bad deal.

Had birthday dinner for my dad here tonight! The beverage list is varied and extensive with an…read moreoption for everyone! We started with the hush puppies - drizzled in hot honey with a side of butter! They came out hot and were amazing! My mom ordered the smash burger and fries and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the chicken BLT sandwich and fries and it was delicious! It was a bit messy, but worth the mess! My dad had the tomato soup and it was creamy and delicious! He got the chicken piccata and finished it! He said the dressing was a bit wet, but outside of that, no complaints. Our server was new - or nervous - or both, but he was super nice and did a fantastic job! My favorite part - their kids menu is for kids and kids at heart! I wish every restaurant with a kid's menu lifted their age restriction and allowed anyone to order from it!

A friend and I ate lunch in a busy weekday. The restaurant is small and I'd recommend reservations…read morefor a group greater than 2. We were seated right away and given time to peruse the menu which is basically brunch food, sandwiches and salads at lunch time. We ordered the smash burger with fries which came out perfectly cooked. Fries are skinny, hot and lightly salted. Also ordered a fried chicken BLT with bacon. Chicken and bacon had gotten hard from over-frying, but had good flavor. Tab was $25 plus tip, which seemed pretty pricey for 2 sandwiches, but we enjoyed our lunch and will likely return. There aren't many lunch spots in Pittsboro. .