We had a great dinner here. The vibe is fun with a retro vibe and funky art. I really enjoyed the…read morefood. I got the bang bang cauliflower and it was a great big portion. It was crispy and sweet and spicy with tender interior. They also had a burger with a veggie patty option I'll try next time! My partner got the salad which was huge and delicious. The fries and honey mustard sauce were also delicious. The service was also wonderful, the workers were joyful and helpful with quick check ins often to make sure everyone was happy.

Ordered takeout from Groovy Beast. I must say, the bologna sandwich is an engineering marvel…read more Bologna, slaw, chili, onions, cheddar, and potato strings. I lost a couple potatoes and a couple pieces of onion. Genius. The onion rings were addicting. The sprouts with a little extra bang bang sauce were delicious. Food was ready and hot. Nice people, great place, delicious food! Cheers

We always come here when we visit our grandchildren. Get the founders hash it's great! Grace is our…read morewaitress and she is always nice. We will be back.

If I could rate this place 0 stars, I would. I placed an online order for pick up. Initially, they…read moremake our coffee order wrong. We ordered 3 iced coffees. When they brought me my order, they had made it hot. I told the employee and they took it back to "fix" but all they did was pour steaming hot coffee over ice. It was terrible and had no flavor. What a waste of $13 for coffee. And then they made my order entirely wrong, with the wrong protein, bread, and cheese. This place is MID. And tell me why the hostess was snapping her fingers at the younger staff like she owned the place. Seems rude to me. I will never be back here. And if you're considering eating here, I would recommend NOT.

1965. Interstate 85 is completed in to Charlotte from the south end. coming through Gastonia North…read moreCarolina on the outskirts really your only main drag before you got to town. located off another main drag us-321 coming from North and South out of hickory working its way on down into other states before the Interstate 77 Howard Johnson's motor inn's were everywhere at the time..In your travels to places HoJo's could be found anywhere notated by their sign and of course there legendary restaurants with their full service diners and the classic orange and white spired buildings you could tell a HoJo from a mile away. well in 1966 Howard Johnson got in on the North Carolina building boom and opened up a motor Lodge hear in Gastonia.. it would stay that way until 2001 for 35 years when it would convert over to a days Inn.. still at the same location 53 years now while the hotel has a new front office it still has the same motor Lodge look and it still has the original building for the diner..yes although it's definitely now considered a classic roadside dive and it has that feel to it you're not going to get 5-star frou-frou food and service you may be lucky to get clean silverware the first time around LOL.. but if you're a fan of classic Americana this is your kind of place it is a dive and it takes pride in knowing itself is a dive.. no remodels much of it looks like 1966 still all the original patina still there the original building design of a hojo right down to the spire..although the spire is now more of a aquamarine or teal color what you will see though even though the steeple is totally missing you can definitely see what was once back in the day orange and white a Howard johnsons. why there's been changes through the years for many years now it's a one shift restaurant because it get let's face it one exit up you have Walmart Target all your 20th and 21st century big box places and all your chain restaurants nobody wants to run down here for fancy dinners. but if you like good old-fashioned breakfast with no frills this is your kind eating joint.. service can be a little slight sketchy but the food fast quick greasy and good..I had the blueberry pancakes that was really impressed by the fact that it wasn't a fancy batter with blueberries and side it was just good old-fashioned pancakes already made thrown on the grill with a homemade like a blueberry sauce and fresh berries put on top didn't even need to put any maple syrup on it was so good..another thing I noticed about this place I'm looking at other pictures their sausage is very much burnt it has a crispy taste to it but it tastes delicious it almost looks like it's dried out and yucky until you cut into it and realize they have a unique way of doing it and I like it.. the original floor is still there it's almost looks like it's in need of repair but it's not there's really other than the newer modern TVs on for a customer convenience that's about all you're going to find this modern in this place it's like literally get rid of the TVs and with a little bit of newer bric-a-brac on the wall you might think it was 1982.. classic roadside food. People complaining about service because you know what you get when you walk in your just getting barebone stick-to-your-ribs food. you're not getting any kind of gourmet you're not watching your calories which is why they are so slammed all the time. sometimes there's even a wait to get into this place on The Weekend thus it hard to believe but it's true people like to make the journey here I think it's because of the fact is a nostalgia to because a lot of the whole HoJos are gone they've been torn down they don't even exist anymore and it's cool to still see one especially if you traveled when you were a kid and you remember seeing Howard Johnson's everywhere now you look around and it's hotels with fancy dining rooms like at a Holiday Inn but they're still none of the Classic motor lodges which is what Howard Johnson was what it brings back a lot of memories for people traveling. I was able to get my truck in there and I was happy and I had a nice good old-fashioned greasy breakfast I left satisfied and I will definitely return again if I can get in there and their side of the thousand cars in the parking lot knowing I could get my 73 foot truck on out of there. but I love good old-fashioned roadside dives and I really like original ones that were built back in the day cuz my favorite decades are the 20th century from approximately 1954 through 1982 those are my favorite years of nostalgia for Trucker Kev. but walking in and seeing the high ceilings and everything else I looked at some of the reviews and I thought you know what let's do it it's early I get my truck in it's breakfast time my stomach is grumbling glad I did now definitely come back again..

Driving south from Charlotte on I-85, spouse found this on a Google search…read more Caveat before review: place is a bit on the "needs improvement" side as far as ambience / decor. Starting with the positive - we were seated promptly and server got coffee and orange juice out promptly with waters. However, this is where most of the positive review ends. We ordered (I had blueberry waffle with 2 biscuits and bacon on side). This took some time to come out - which is ok. Blueberries were plentiful (almost too plentiful) as they covered almost the entire waffle. Bacon was on the super crispy side. As a side note, apparently the ladies restroom was deemed unusable from my wife. This is unacceptable. Price is affordable, but don't think we'd return if in the area.

My friend suggested it for breakfast. It was a very small breakfast spot with limited seating, so…read morewe ordered to go. They had a smaller breakfast menu, but I landed on their homestyle breakfast with bacon, potatoes, and raisin toast. They also had an option to have liver mush, which I never heard of or tried. The cashier mentioned it's like a slab of pork. My friend had the Cajun grits, and I almost ordered that, but had an unpleasant experience with grits at the last restaurant I went to, so wanted a safe bet. It did take a little longer than anticipated for my plate to come out, but the staff is very pleasant and kind. My meal was very simple but very good. My favorite part of it was the bacon. It was perfectly crisp with the right amount of crunch. I tried it with the raisin toast, and it was sweet and savory. My friend commented that the grits were good, too. The prices there were even better. I would definitely support again if I was in the area.

Cheese eggs 12-10, cheese grits 9.1, bacon solid 9 sausage 5.5, Blueberry scones 5.7. Service was a…read more7.2 ambiance was about a 6.5. Eggs and grits fantastic!

Recently visited and really enjoyed eating here! The service was great - our waitress was super…read morenice and attentive. The atmosphere brings an old southern diner vibe. Would recommend to anyone looking for a filling, reasonably priced, local diner.

Just visiting SLO and ate there one night we were there. It was GOOD. Big…read more Portion (,I had ribs-- nine of them , big and meaty) Others also had big portions. Prices were very reasonable, and the bus boys really terrific constantly making sure we had napkins and cleaning up, GOOD meal, good place.

The food was absolutely amazing! The unique selections and atmosphere were top notch. Will be going…read moreback.

3*=A OK I came here…read morewith some friends for dinner. Place is small on seating on the inside. Lots of seating outside for warmer weather. Server was ok, stretched too thin. Almost to the point of acting like "my 20% auto gratituty is there, so I can forget things, be slow, and not check on how you like your food." Ordered 2 cocktails. Pictured is the Abysance. It was ok. My Last Word was better. Ordered the pasta dish. I was excited because the pesto seemed fresh, but it lacked seasoning. Chicken, pasta, and mushrooms were great. Too much oil seeping out of the pesto. My table mates all complained that their food was either missing seasoning, or overly spicy. This was odd because the menu didn't describe a thing to be spicy. Like the veggies and roasted potatoes were covered in some type of cayenne blend! One Ordered the creme brulee, covered in untoasted Almond flour...like why??? She dumped that off. I opted not to try desserts. I don't know if I would return to eat, maybe just for drinks. But there are at least 2 places on the block for great drinks, so I don't know if i'll be back. .

Always wonderful food and great service! The ambience is very nice and welcoming. It is a neat…read moreplace to celebrate a special event or milestone in your life.

just go and have a great time cool atmosphere old movies playing in the background. great service…read moreask for BELLA. great food great service good value.

I stopped in for a cup of coffee. Rachel was nice and helpful. The place had a old, warn and warm…read morefeel to it that was very pleasant. It was mostly empty when I went as it was an odd time of day but I could see it being very fun in the evenings. My coffee was delicious and fresh brewed. They offer a lot more on their menu that all looked like good options so I am looking forward to going back to try other things.

My wife and I went in for a late lunch today. We ate at the bar and it was not crowded at 2pm…read more I ordered a plain Turkey and Cheddar panini and my wife ordered the full menu version of the same item. We ordered a water and a Diet Coke. My sandwich came with Swiss cheese but I ate it anyway for the sake of time. The nice server offered to remake my sandwich, and actually did, but I told her not to - she promised a discount for the mistake. No Discount $5.00 Diet Coke $3.00 Tap water $40.00 total with tip We will not be back. I felt violated when we left.

Stopped here when in Gastonia. The food was great, had the chicken salad, wife had figgy burger…read more Both were phenomenal. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend Sprouts Cafe.

Such a great place to visit, my friends and I came after hiking crowder mountain. It's about 20…read moremins from the mountain which makes it a perfect stop before going home. The food is fresh and yummy. They have outdoor patio seating with a small garden and water feature which is very peaceful.

Very surprised to see only 3 stars on average for this location. Have been coming here for 2 years…read morenow and it has not disappointed. Country fried chicken and roast and the two best things to get.

3 *=A ok Came here…read morefor Brunch. Service was sweet, but a little chaotic. Food came out, could have been a little warmer, think it sat for a few. But it was accurate and tasty. Had brand new employees signing up guests for the rewards program but had wrong information. Did not check the restrooms bit the grade was good.