Best Rueben in Statesville! And the sauce! Even the water is delicious! And the ice! The staff are…read moresuper-nice, too!

My family stopped here on a road trip and I was pretty disappointed…read more We came right at opening and it was pretty quiet, but it was definitely bustling by the time we left. Our server did a pretty mediocre job, if I'm being real - she took our orders and delivered the food but pretty much didn't check on us for the entire meal, and I ended up having to take my trash to the front counter to get rid of it, since no one was bussing the table. I got the Chicken Power Pita and I was underwhelmed with it. The pita was soggy and cold, and everything inside felt mushy and a bit flavorless. My wife's roast beef sandwich was also extremely lacking, although she did like the bread. Weirdly, she wanted lettuce, tomato, and onion on it, and the server told us that they didn't offer onion. Why does a deli not have sliced onion for its sandwiches? On the positive side, my father-in-law really liked his chili. Because we got there so early, we found parking on the street, but I'm not sure how easy it'd be to find parking if you came during normal lunch hours. Inside the restaurant, it had standard deli vibes. I would definitely not come back here if I was stopping in Statesville for lunch.

Staff was helpful, funny and really pleasant. Sandwiches were great and large enough that we took…read morehalf to go as well. The space is small with only a handful of tables so just be aware if you intend to stay. They are popular and busy at lunchtime. I'm originally from up north but have relocated south years ago. This is the kind of deli I've been missing!

I can see why this place has so many good reviews, and why the line was out the door!!…read more Large menu with a lot of options to choose from. Quick efficient crew who worked as a great team. I went with the Angel - and it did not disappoint! It does lose a star because - there's only one kind of bread to choose from. I'm a wheat girl and they only have white. I wish they put a little more mayo on my bread..I could barely taste it.

The pizzas are wood fired goodness. We love the spicy pickle pizza - our favorite. The staff are so…read morekind and positive - well done with your hiring!!

They were one of the few spots open on a snow day, and we decided to stop in. Now we cannot wait to…read morecome back!! I wasn't fast enough to get a photo of my husbands spicy italian sub... it didn't last long! I had the woodfire meatball sub, and it was amazing. The pizza is fantastic, we brought a meatza & queen margarita home (not without sampling first) FANTASTIC! Stop here, & grab one of their excellent sandwiches. You won't regret it!

Passing through and thought we'd stop in for a burger. The actual burger was a decent size and a…read moregood value. The bun was a little dry, but we usually take the top off anyway. The place is definitely an "old hole in the wall" and very dingy. But the lady was friendly and service was great. We'd probably go back.

Great place to eat. Local atmosphere and great food. Staff was super sweet and eager to please…read more We will be back next time we are in the area.

Here's a more natural **Google review** version:…read more Service was the biggest issue here. One of the young ladies was very off-putting -- not rude, just not welcoming. The pancake tacos felt gimmicky and didn't hold together well, so I ended up cutting them up on my plate. They didn't taste bad, but the taco stands were silly. A 97 score isn't terrible, but it's not especially impressive either. Overall, the service killed the experience for me, and I won't be back.

This was my first visit to the Counter. We arrived in time for their lunch menu, and there was lots…read moreto choose from. This place has great black and white decor, with lots of plants. Makes it feel very welcoming. We tried two of the sandwiches, the Americano, which had house roasted roast beef, caramelized onions, mushrooms, aoli dressing. So delicious. The bread is really soft too. You get a choice of chips or potato salad, also house made. Potato salad is very good, not at all mayonnaise overpowering or gummy. The other sandwich was the South of Philly Cheesesteak. Shaved meat with cheddar cheese. Very, very good. The Counter has a small area of seats from front to back plus a little area outside to sit. They are located between stores in a strip mall, but easy to find. Next time, I'll have to try their breakfast menu, as I can tell from the other reviews that they are large and tasty.

Most amazing gem in western NC. I stumbled upon this place by chance and at first, I thought it was…read morea just a bar with food.. but "quarters" in the quarters represents the "French Quarters" in LA. Best Louisiana cousin in state. Dining there brought me back fond memories of Cafe DuMont and French quarters. I ordered couple of take out items after dining in at the restaurant and the quality of the take out food was consistent with what they served in the restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Highly recommend visiting. I will be going back there again.

This is the 2nd time we have eaten here, when staying overnight in Statesville. The food is very…read moregood and the service is great. The atmosphere reminds you of New Orleans. Don't forget to order thr delicious Beignets. You won't be disappointed.

Food and drinks were delicious and the staff were friendly, hospitable, and humorous…read more We had a wonderful dinner celebration for a birthday in our family. They had a good variety of options and we were able to share plates and try a bit of everything. We will be back!

Love that a new place has come to this shopping center! I came by for some pasta and the service,…read moreambiance, and food was all great. Definitely hoping to come in to try out some more dishes.

so a lot has changed in three and a half years: the silver truck replaced by a gold truck, white…read moretruck replaced by a different silver truck and then a black one, changed jobs, survived a heart attack... but other than the AC not working today Scratch Kitchen is still pretty much what we've come to expect: good food, good drink, good afternoon... started with a rotating cider (some blueberry thing that presents well) and paired it with a beefy BWB handheld which worked out okayl... FWIW: don't let anyone tell you that you can't put a price on your health, it's a dollar up-charge from fries to a salad which was a dollar up from the standard slaw... and the raspberry vinaigrette will fight the cidery blueberries all the way - but it's a good salad for a buck each way ;-) BWB burger represents the breed well coming out on a toasted bun with the standard and customary toppings on top and a knife through its head. really, the only thing I'd do different is ask for a small handful salad lettuce instead of the shredded because it eats better that way. attentive team-service which could get annoying but it didn't and the salad to burger transition was executed quite nicely. price point is not abusive and I'm feeling pretty full up as I finish up and get ready to leave. we did alright today and I don't have a reason to derate so I won't :-)

We were attending a friend's car show on the Saturday of Father's Day weekend. We arrived a little…read moreearly so we can park at the show and walk to lunch. We came upon this place knowing it was in the area, and decided to try it. They allow you to seat yourself which is fine. They did not seem to be very busy at noon on a Saturday, but people were coming and going. All good. Our server came by quickly to ask about drinks and if we wanted any appetizers. We gave drink orders and said no to apps. It was the first time here, so I tend to look over the menu a little longer than usual, but, it was not that busy. The server came by to take our entree orders and we said we just need a few minutes to look over the menu. Within 1 minute, another server came by to take orders order. We said that we just told the server we need a couple minutes to look at the menu. I'm not sure what the rush was, but it made me feel like they must take orders immediately. For a casual place, with a great playlist by the way, they sure made me feel hurried. The first server came by in a good amount of time, so we finally placed our order. Our food came out pretty quickly. Everything looked really good. Nice portion sizes and the food was tasty. We got a summer lovin flatbread and the California panini chicken sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. I wasn't too fond of the aoli. I thought it was a little thick. I think I would have preferred a honey mustard sauce for the fries. Also, the chicken was so thin on the sandwich you could hardly taste it. Sandwich was good but I expected more of a chicken cutlet as opposed to a flattened piece of chicken as you might get at the deli counter. My guy finished first, but I was still eating. The server comes by and asks what we're thinking for dessert. Again, rushed? I was still eating my lunch. We weren't ready to make that decision but now I wanted to finish and go, because, clearly it's the servers favorite table, and must have some attachment to it to be rushing the meal so much. I think the server needs to work on timing. If one in the party is still eating their food, would they really be discussing dessert yet? And to remind all who are reading: it wasn't a busy day yet. Only a few tables were occupied, so I will be docking a star for the service. Overall if not such a rushed experience, I would say: menu good, portions good, comfortable atmosphere. Nice place. Servers need extra training in timing and approach.

Paloma is a beautiful location, and we really wanted to love our dinner here, but unfortunately,…read morethe food didn't quite live up to expectations. I ordered the pork belly bao buns, but they missed the mark for me. Coming from NY, I'm used to bao buns being marshmallow-soft and pillowy, but these were a hard, and the pork belly itself was quite tough. Our wonderful waitress noticed I only took one bite and brought the manager over. He explained that the cut is naturally mostly fat, which I understand, but the texture just wasn't quite right because it should be tender not tough. I declined a replacement dish, and he kindly credited it on our bill, though the interaction felt a little awkward. My husband's salmon unfortunately had a very heavy mustard flavor. The spinach farrotto underneath was quite salty. Since there isn't a kids menu which is fine, my daughter ordered the burger plain, but it wasn't really a hit for her. My coconut guava Paloma was okay definitely the best part of my meal though it tasted a little artificial. The ambiance has a lot of potential, and they had live music playing. However, it was a bit too loud for the space, forcing guests to raise their voices just to speak to each other. We also noticed our table hadn't been wiped down thoroughly before we sat down. The absolute silver lining of our evening was our waitress. She was incredibly sweet, highly attentive, and took great care of us. She is truly the reason I am giving 3 stars.She mentioned that they offer a completely different menu for brunch. Because the setting is so pretty and the service was so good, we might give them another chance for brunch down the road, but we likely wouldn't return for dinner. Proof that lighting and plating can hide a lot! Captured these beautiful views last night, even though the dinner itself was a bit of a letdown.

The ambiance was very nice, and the staff was pleasant and welcoming. The salmon was…read moreexcellent--cooked perfectly, moist, and flavorful--and was easily the best dish we had. The shrimp wrap, however, was disappointing. It had very little shrimp and seemed to rely heavily on overcooked bacon and an abundance of lettuce, which made it tough to chew and left it lacking balance. The menu offers unique flavors and creative combinations, but in this dish, there seemed to be more emphasis on presentation and concept than substance.

Absolutely everything here is ridiculous! There's nothing that isn't good. All the food and baked…read moregoods are made fresh in house and on display. Prices are very reasonable for what you get. They have a morning bun that is more dangerous than a grizzly bear fresh out of hibernation . The last time I tried was the $7.00 egg sandwich for lunch and it was amazing and huge. I won't be eating much for dinner after having that. Great place and great people too!

The food is fantastic. Great lunches and breakfasts all tastefully presented made with the…read morefreshest and highest quality ingredients. The place is largely a bakery with a huge to go business although it has an array of tables which are often filled or overflowing. The people who work there are terrific. They have the best bagels around but it is best to reserve them in advance as they usually sell out on the weekends. Get in line (literally)!