Butter Milks Southern Eatery is a local treasure serving authentic, freshly made Southern dishes…read more My Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwich was perfection--crisp bacon, melty cheese, and a fluffy biscuit. The home fries were golden and flavorful, and the pancake was light, buttery, and delicious. Everything tasted homemade, with generous portions at a great price. The staff was warm, and the vibe was cozy. Come hungry, leave happy! Rating: 5/5 Stars Pro Tip: Don't skip the pancake!

Second time here and exact same meal. Biscuits and gravy with two over easy and home fries…read more Perfecta again! I could do this like every morning lol. Long ride tho. Great job and mind your own biscuits!

​ High Quality & Healthy Options in Whiteville!…read more ​I stopped by Penn's Grill around 9:30 AM and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is calm and inviting with lovely local decor, and the staff is incredibly friendly. My waitress was very helpful in navigating the menu, which is surprisingly customizable. ​I ordered an egg white omelet with steak and cheese, and it was hands down the best-tasting egg white dish I've ever had--the seasoning was perfect! The steak was tender and juicy, and the homemade old-country style hashbrowns are a must-try. ​While the prices might seem a little high at first glance, the quality of the food absolutely justifies it. It's hard to find places in Whiteville that accommodate healthier breakfast options this well. Highly recommend!

Relaxed atmosphere. Unique food. Open kitchen . Not your typical small town grille. In the past…read morethe cube steak sandwich was really good. It came out piping hot, fresh out the fryer, a definite fan favorite. This last visit it seemed the steak came off as warm yet not hot. I get the impression the steak was batch fried to accommodate the busy hours. It lacked that authentic fresh cooked food I come to love at Penn's grille.

If you're looking for a classic diner environment with quality breakfast/lunch cuisine, this is a…read moregreat stop! Environment: There are tables and a breakfast bar to sit at in a clean environment. The service was fast and so friendly. They have a family-feel and despite being busy running from table to table, the servers were so kind and warm to their guests as well as to each other. It is refreshing to see smiling faces and positive feelings! Food: Good variety especially for a smaller place! Classics such as sandwiches, eggs/toast, waffles of course! Being from Pennsylvania, it was interesting seeing grits and liver pudding on a menu! I had the eggs, sausage, grits, and toast. Very satisfying and prepared fairly fast! We stopped here for breakfast on our way home from a trip to Myrtle Beach. I'm happy we did. Overall, easy to get to from the highway, quick and friendly service, and great food!

We decided to stop in and try Waffle International for breakfast on our way to Columbia. The…read morewaffles were good, but the bad outweighed the good. Pulling up to this place you can tell that this is visibly a hole in the wall restaurant. The outside looked tired (old) and is not appealing to customers. But, it was still busy, as this is cited as the "best breakfast" in Whiteville. That is undeniably subjective. When you walk in you will notice that most things look dirty (except your table). The floor is sticky, the bathrooms are dirty, and the paint on the wall is peeling. It is also dark on the inside (poor lighting). Our food took about an hour to get to our table. My waffle was actually great, meanwhile my eggs and bacon and all of my dad's food were cold. This is because our server left our food that came out first sitting instead of giving it to us, and waited for my waffle to come out. We would have rather had that food first while it was hot, and I would have been fine with getting my waffle afterwards. That was disappointing. What bumps it up to 2 starts instead of 1 is the service. Our server was nice, and frequently checked on ALL of her tables.

My chicken biscuit was wonderful. Served hot. Not too greasy or dry .. and the biscuit would make…read moremy grandma proud. Absolutely worth a stop.

More then Expected from a gas station grill..Great bacon cheeseburgers!…read more Friendly staff

First time here but definitely not the last. The food is delicious especially the buttermilk…read morebiscuits! The staff were attentive and polite. We brought our little dog and sat outside. The staff brought her water without us asking.

Always enjoy this place for breakfast and stop when we can on our way to Wilmington. Food is good,…read morestaff is great, seating is limited so place stays crowded. When it is nice outside we prefer to eat on patio. All around, great place.

This is the type of place that you encounter and wish you lived close to go all the time! If you're…read morepassing through, stop here. Food was perfect. Fresh oil for sure. Can't imagine drive thru service gets much better, such a nice man. Stops like this are a dying breed. 10/10

Never had a bad meal! Biscuits are amazing and staff is always friendly and they are on their game…read moredon't have to wait long at all to get your order

Found this on Yelp as I was searching this morning for a spot to stop for lunch on our way home…read more It is a quick two miles off of I-95. It was fast, good, and easy (not to mention inexpensive). Stay focused... I am talking about lunch. When you arrive, the parking lot might be full (it was when we arrived), almost always a good sign. You can grab a spot on the street or behind the now mostly defunct main street. When you walk in, you glove up and start serving yourself from the buffet. Someone will take your drink order (ours was taken as we were going through the line), then find a seat. I didn't know what fatback was, but I had already Googled it before we arrived, so I easily identified it. After one bite, I decided my dentist might become richer if I continued to try to chew it. The fried chicken was good but a bit salty. The fried pork chop was good as well, but I would have mistaken it for fried fish if I hadn't read the menu. Smoked sauage, yum. The biscuits looked good, but I took (and ate) the cornbread but would not have known what it was if I didn't have the cheat sheet. The salad bar was primarily lettuce. They had a few salad toppings, but the tongs were short and difficult to use. I suspect most people do not come here for salad. Oh, did I mention dessert? Huge cinnamon rolls and something chocolate with pudding and cookies. It fit the bill for what we were looking for.. a quick, inexpensive sit-down lunch.

Fast and efficient service. Called in an order for a couple of breakfast sandwiches to pickup and…read morego. They had a couple of patrons sitting at tables, one way back in a fancier back room. Apparently that was causing some strife between the two wait staff.. one wearing a "Dream On" shirt told the other staff member that she was angry with her because of having to keep walking to that back room table, and apparently felt she wasn't getting any help. The other staff member helped me, and was pleasant enough to me, but the mood was definitely dampened... no Southern hospitality at that moment. This all played out while my sandwiches were bagged up and my change was made. The egg sandwiches were exactly as ordered - they folded the cheese into a scrambled fried egg, which was a nicer touch than plopping it on top. And, their country ham was quite good.

Tasty food and super service. Special care taken by staff to address a food allergy issue in our…read moreparty. Well done! Will definitely be back and recommend.

One of the biggest things I look for in a restaurant is consistency, and Purple Onion is…read moreconsistently good. Have never had a meal here that wasn't delicious, and the service is with a smile, which is always appreciated! Love the handmade chips (especially with a side of ranch), fried green tomatoes, haddock wrap, breakfast dishes, desserts, etc. Definitely a place you can count on for a good meal. My only complaint is during peak hours it gets rather noisy and the parking lot is a little hard to get out of. But totally worth it for the overall great experience!

Service was very pleasant and nice. We opted for the dinner buffet. Just not very good. The fried…read morechicken lacked flavor, the turkey dressing was mushy and the country style steak was tender but lacked flavor. The sweet tea, hush puppies and garden / green peas were good. Extra charge for one trip to the salad bar. Lettuce didn't appear fresh. Broad selection of salad adds. Just not for us. Seemed popular with the locals.

I had a lovely iced toasted marshmallow coffee drink here. It was sweet and ready fast! I opted for…read moreit to be made with espresso, which was the right call. The restaurant also had a lunch buffet that seemed to be very popular with locals. I was just a traveler looking for coffee passing through, and was really happy with what I got. They also have clean restrooms available for customers, so they were a perfect little place to stop for coffee. Their staff is currently doing barista school, so they are ready to make fancy drinks. Very impressed!

Cute little breakfast spot! Very good and very affordable. The have a large selection of coffee…read moreflavors also.

The atmosphere has a little retro diner feel to it. Nice vibe. The service was friendly and quick…read more The food was very good too. They serve breakfast as well. Had the Classic Ruben and the Chicken Florentine Panini. Each sandwich came with a side. Liked the broccoli salad.