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    Pal's

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kayleigh W.

    On our way through Tennessee back to Texas we were looking for a little hole in the wall place to eat at. My mom saw the little blue building with the hamburger and hotdog on it (kinda hard to miss) and demanded we pull over and try it out. Didn't realize it was a drive-thru at first so we were a little iffy on it. Everybody ordered the Double Junior with fries and a sweet tea (best sweet tea I've had since we left Texas)! Our meals were so good and the fries...oh the fries If I'm ever in this area again I will definitely come back! Pal's does a great job getting your attention and doesn't disappoint!

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    Ordered 2 chili dogs, and got 2 chili buns instead. WTF? Where are the dogs? Laughed my butt off, but still pissed. Never again.

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    5 months ago

    fucking terrible. my food was cold, my drink was hot. this is unacceptable pals. this was not good food, and not a good drink.

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    2 years ago

    My absolute favorite burger. Always fresh and served with a smile. The FF are yummy. Seasoned just right.

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    3 years ago

    Can you ever go wrong with choosing pals?? No not really . Milkshake, fries, sauce burger with extra sauce... 10/10. Super fast.

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    3 years ago

    This place is top shelf for fast food. Burgers, hotdogs, chicken, sandwiches, ham, sandwiches, and fries are amazing.

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    8 years ago

    My favorite thing to get is the big pal, frenchie fries. And a milkshake. The best thing there to get is the fries and a chocolate shake!

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    Best Tea in the area hands down! Great Fries and Cheddar rounds...and the crew is always friendly!!

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    12 years ago

    I love pals but the service is always good but the food sometimes isn't put together perfectly it really just depends who is working

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    13 years ago

    Pal's is the best fast food place around! I've never had bad food from there. My only wish is that they serve cheddar rounds all day.

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    J's Corner

    4.6
    (65 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This business was opened in 2008 but the building looks like it's from a much earlier time, the…read morefood here was good, the service was exceptional. I was amazed at how fast the line moved and although the seating is limited to a few tables inside and a few more under an awning in front of the restaurant we were able to find a seat even though we ordered our food for take out thinking we'd be eating in the park but we got lucky. You order at the counter and they give you a number placard and find you when your made to order food is ready. Being this was our first time here we were clueless of the protocol but the staff is ready to help with any questions you have. We ordered burgers and shared an order of crinkle fries and both of us got a self-serve fountain drink. This is definitely a local's favorite and boy did they pack this place at noon, only to be out done by their take out orders, this kitchen can put out lots of food so the wait time is very manageable. The burgers were fresh and well put together and delicious, we only realized you have to ask for pickles whether or not you order the burgers all the way after we placed our order so they brought out a small cup full and they definitely are a must. The crinkle fries were crispy and delicious and perfect with a few sprinkles of their signature "dust". The staff and food definitely exceeded our expectations and I'd eat here again just to try a few more of their offering - this is a wonderful small town locally owned business...

    I have never had anything that was not fantastic. They are always packed and a line of people, but…read morethey move everyone in and out. There is extra parking across the street. A+ Plus!

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    Fried green tomato burger: hamburger topped with a fried green tomato, aioli, bacon, and cheese
    Fried green tomato burger: hamburger topped with a fried green tomato, aioli, bacon, and cheese
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    Pulled pork sandwich
    This is the bbq pork sandwich with slaw after I took a big bite out of it. It smelled so good I couldn't wait to taste it. Delicious!!!

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    This is the bbq pork sandwich with slaw after I took a big bite out of it. It smelled so good I couldn't wait to taste it. Delicious!!!
    Burg’r & Barrel

    Burg’r & Barrel

    4.0
    (92 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    Awesome spot with indoor and outdoor seating along the train tracks. There's a bar outside as well…read more We sat outside a sit was beautiful out. The outside area has TV's, lots do covered areas for shade, and even heaters for the cold months. Just a great vibe. The service was fantastic! Our server was amazing. Can't remember his name, but he has the Joker tattoo on his arm with lots of HA HA on it too! He was a gem and super friendly. He constantly checked on us and was such a nice guy. We ordered the grilled peach margarita (get this) and the top shelf marg which was also good (so good that we ordered 2 more). They also have a peanut butter jelly beer that we tried that was delicious. Well done drinks! We only ordered an app to snack on. Let me be clear about this... ORDER THIS!!! It was the Firecracker Pork Belly. Listen to me... this is dream worthy. This is magic. This is insanely good. Absolutely not enough words to describe how amazing this is and how much you have to get it. The pork belly itself is crunchy on the outside while also melting in your mouth. Then, the General Tso sauce served with it is perfection. There are scallions and a creamy sauce in the plate as well. You will question if it's okay to lick the plate. This place is great! Get there.

    We came with a party of 10 around 7:45. The place was very busy but within 15 minutes they were…read moreable to seat us. Service was excellent as well as the food. Most had burgers, one had nachos, another grilled chicken and my husband had the North Rail which was pork, brisket and wings. No complaints from anyone. The food was all delicious. Would definitely come back!

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    Handmade onion rings with choo-choo dipping sauce. A house favorite!
    Handmade onion rings with choo-choo dipping sauce. A house favorite!
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    Sycamore Drive-In

    Sycamore Drive-In

    4.1
    (7 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Sycamore Drive-In is Carter's County's ultimate diamond in the rough. If you don't know what you…read moreare looking for, you might drive right past it. The once-thriving area of downtown Elizabethton occupied by the Sycamore has fallen to pieces in recent years, but the classic restaurant remains. The former walk-up counter has been closed in with a few tables added, though the main business is take-out orders from locals on their lunch break or looking for an affordable dinner. The menu is general "burger joint" fare with a pretty large selection ranging from bologna sandwiches to chicken tenders, with sides including fries and mozzarella sticks. But the absolute stars of the menu are the burgers. Sycamore's patties are almost literally melt-in-your-mouth fare, juicy but not especially greasy. I like mine plain but ask about some of their specialty "off-menu" offerings to see how creative this hometown eatery can get with an American classic. One thing I have noticed about the food is that it is rarely too salty, likely owing to their attention to the needs of their clientele, many of whom are older folks who have been eating there for decades. That's a welcome change from normal fast-food fare. And speaking of fast food, Sycamore's prices easily beat similar fare in town. A regular cheeseburger will run you just $3.25, with a huge double cheeseburger coming in at $4.25. You can easily feed a family of four here for under $20.00 and be full. Don't let the old-timey exterior and the seemingly out-of-place location deter you: Sycamore Drive-In is truly a local gem in Elizabethton.

    I wish I could catch this place open more often because the food is delicious! The prices are…read moreunbeatable for everything you can get there. The staff is lovely, as well as the owner. The restaurant gives off an older look that I just adore. All around just a great place! If you catch it when it's open, stop in for a bite! You will not regret it

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    Don't let the outside fool you because inside is burger heaven.

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    Don't let the outside fool you because inside is burger heaven.

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