It was our last night in town and my daughter was in search of a BBQ place where we could enjoy…read moresome great NC BBQ before we headed home. Smoke A 'Lil Smoke came up on my radar, and I am SO thankful we decided to stop in! The waitress who greeted us was over the top friendly and welcoming - my granddaughter took to her immediately, which is rare for her - and she had a wonderful time running and playing while we waited for our food. And the food?!! Ah-MAZ-ing! I wasn't familiar with some of the sauces, so she made a point to give us some of all that they carry - and wow, just WOW! The barbeque was moist and tender, and the cole slaw was equally fabulous - not to sweet, but just enough to be the perfect offset for the barbeque (particularly when using the spicy - it was beyond perfect!) Can't wait to visit again next year! 10/10!

Service was fine, that's the only reason this gets 2 stars instead of 1. Food arrived quickly,…read morehowever the actual quality of the food was very poor. Pulled pork and brisket both tasted like what you'd get frozen from Costco and warmed up, like food service grade prepackaged stuff, not something fresh off the smoker. We were the only customers during the lunch hour. Prices were quite high considering the low quality. Definitely wouldn't go back and disappointed that we went.

Tasty menu and excellent service from each waitress and cashier. We will certainly be back soon.read more

Countryside BBQ is southern style home cooking! It is a very comfortable environment and has a lot…read moreof different food items to sample! The staff are very helpful as well! It also has a related resturant "Hook And Anchor" Fish camp.

It was really good. They told us ten to fifteen minutes and it was ready once we got thereread more

Food was good, but not as good as I thought it would be. The waitress was good. I don't remember…read moreher name though.

I love this place! If I lived closer I would eat here every day! You can't beat the price, the…read morequality, the freshness or the flavor! As a vegetarian I am highly impressed by the different options and creative spins on the classic sandwich/wrap! Today my wait was a bit long but that first bite made the wait completely worth it. I'm not saying that lightly either, I truly mean it. Each sandwich is hand crafted with care, each recipe has been developed with perfection in mind, and each bite is full of amazing flavor. It's clear someone with a lot of passion and respect for food is running this place! Limbertwig Cafe is a little hidden gem in downtown Morganton and I wish every town had one!

Limbertwig Cafe is located in downtown Morganton, near the Historic Burke County Courthouse. It is…read moreopen 6 days a week for lunch, offering both inside and outside seating on the sidewalk. There is local artwork displayed on the walls as you enter. You place your order directly at the counter, take a number, and your food is brought out to your table when it is ready. The menu is quite large, and it took a bit of time to decide on my order, but I ultimately went with a combo including a half ham wrap, a drink, and a side of pasta salad. The cashier was very good about openly telling everyone in line about price differences from the printed menu before ordering. Because the kitchen was experiencing a significant delay, it seemed like they quietly upgraded me to a whole wrap as a nice peace offering! It came cut into two parts, with one part wrapped neatly in foil. Personally, I really wish they offered a "build your own" option where you could just choose your own specific bread, meat, cheese, and toppings, rather than having to hunt through the large preset menu options to find a combination where you like everything. I was really surprised by how incredibly small the side portion of pasta salad was--about the size of a standard salad dressing container! I've honestly never seen a side dish served that small before, so I posted a photo of the two side by side to show the exact comparison. Next time, I would skip the combo entirely and just order the sandwich on its own. The ham wrap itself was really good, and the small bite of pasta salad was very tasty. However, it did take quite a bit longer than it should have for the food to leave the kitchen, so this slow wait time could definitely be an issue for someone on a tight lunch schedule.

On a recent visit to the Hickory area, I was advised that Hannah's BBQ was the best BBQ restaurant…read morein the area. I decided to put that advice to the test and my friend and I stopped by for dinner before attending a concert. I had a really delicious plain chopped BBQ sandwich with an order of "frips," what I would call "hot chips." I added some of their homemade BBQ sauce to my sandwich and it was really good! I was told their sauce won an award at some point, which didn't surprise me. The restaurant is small and very homey, which was something I appreciated. Living in a larger city, I'm not used to this type of restaurant, but I liked this location. The service was good, we didn't have to request any refills or the check. I enjoyed my visit and would return for further BBQ when I'm back in this area of North Carolina!

I've heard for years that Hannah's had great barbecue, but I'm not the biggest fan of barbecue, so…read moreit's taken me a while to put that theory to the test. I'm so glad I did. I applaud Hannah's for being open during the Stay at Home order. I called my order in and they said they'd have it ready in 5 minutes. The woman taking the order on the phone was kind and efficient. And they did indeed have my food ready in just 5 minutes! When I came to pick up my order, I noted how clean the establishment was. They have tape on the floor as well, spaced 6 feet apart to promote social distancing while picking up your order. The sandwich itself was delicious. The barbecue was flavorful and smoky, and topped with the creamy slaw and barbecue sauce, it was a perfect bite. The one thing I found needing improvement was the bread. The bun was cold and very bready and thick. That is a personal preference, however. Some may like a large roll. I ended up taking the top bun off and eating the bottom with a fork. Perfect! The fries were crispy and seasoned well and the tea was sweet and cold! A really yummy lunch. I'd definitely go back!

Hatch is a great spot in downtown Hickory! The craft sandwiches are made with fresh, delectable…read moreingredients and are packed with flavor. The quinoa bowls looked amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try one next time. The atmosphere is cool and inviting, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the downtown area is absolutely charming. A wonderful place for a casual lunch or dinner!

Came here for lunch while In town. Ordered a Turkey club…read more Came with chips and got an iced tea. Good service and free WiFi. Excellent sandwich with fresh bread. Nice ambiance. Will be back when in town again.

Wow- Best Brunswick Stew…read moreBest BBQ/ sauce Best hush puppies What a great meal!! BBQ was extremely tender and juicy !!! Incredible! I'll definitely be back!!

Great prices, menu selection and friendly staff. Food was delicious! Location was easy to find…read more Portions were satisfying without being too much.

Saturday afternoon 4Pm no one in Parking Lot (Should been a Sign) but I went in anyway a Lady…read moreYelled @ me from a Dark back room Hello show up walk pass to close sections in the dark to finally get to my table which was in the dark. I ordered water to drink. I was brought a bottled water & a Cup of ice then I ask was there a problem with getting just a regular glass of water the response was, we don't serve tap water Now to the Meal Shredded pork With a liquid smoke taste US food Sides Bland Potato Salad & Cole slaw & Frozen Hush Puppies No TV or Music just dead silence setting in the dark The waitress was very sweet But she was practicing Covid 2020 Guidelines Fair Price for what was served But it was Golden Corral Food @Best the outside of the building is nasty. There's no landscaping or any type of grass being cut or anything you can tell they have given up just call it a day Lock the door Definitely would not go back

Excellent food- generous size servings- pulled pork, hush puppies, hand cut French fries potatoes -…read morebaked beans