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.

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.

Great small family oriented welcoming atmosphere that keeps everyone coming back for really great…read morefood & nice company. Simple, delicious & great value that can't be beat. Very big satisfying burgers that you can even order for breakfast if you wanted. I recommend adding chili bc it's surely tasty. Their breakfast food doesn't disappoint either. Husband especially loves the biscuits & gravy. The fries are always superb & fresh just as everything else is. We are big fans of the club sandwich. The dessert! Oh so far my favorite is the banana pudding cake and we also love the red velvet. The pistachio banana bread has a lovely frosting to it. We are so glad that they stay busy. Their menu is bigger than I first expected. I believe they close by 2, so go early!

I went in today to have breakfast after my appointment. I'm…read moretruly glad we went in because the service was amazing, especially with Tater (Scott) and the other people there, like the owner, Rhonda. I got the breakfast plate with scrambled eggs with onions, bacon , grits, and toast, as well as coffee on the side. The coffee was fresh and not too watered down like many places I've been to. I will note that the buttery grits were so creamy and just perfectly made. I've had really hard, disgusting grits before. My son had the club sandwich and he really enjoyed it. He had no complaints at all and even saved the other half for later because it was a lot, lol. I started asking questions about the place and how long it has been there. Rhonda is the daughter of the original owner, and he was well known in the area, she stated. They have a nice photo to commemorate him with him having a big smile on his face . I loved the quaint, small mom-and-pop vibe of the place. Honestly, I appreciate places like these so much more because you can tell they are doing the cooking with love. As we sat and enjoyed our meal, we heard and saw what seemed to be regulars. You can tell you are treated like family here. I loved hearing the joking between customers and employees because it felt lighthearted. I also enjoyed how the tables have so many pictures of customers, etc. I also ended up ordering a cheesesteak for my daughter to go with some fries . Let me tell you, I made sure to ask for a bite of it from her, lol. Well, I'm glad I did. Now I know I can enjoy a cheesesteak from here. I shall note... While no, it is not the normal Philly we know, literally from Philadelphia, it is quite good with the hoagie roll they use, and the meat is tender and not overly chopped. We also had a piece of cake that they were giving out today, and it was red velvet. I'm not a big fan of that flavor, but it really was pretty darn good. All in all, it is a simple yet great establishment to get a great cup of coffee and a nice meal that isn't going to break the bank. I am truly grateful to Tater for his amazing customer service skills and sweet nature. To all the employees and the owner, thank you for having a place that many call home.

The food reminded me of a restaurant in South Carolina I used to get breakfast at in the seventies…read more This is what we got... we don't do much but what we do is good. I would get the smoked sausage every day. Quick in and quick to the table. Excellent. The paper towel napkins in the bag with the sandwich defines the ambiance. Yes. This is a hidden treasure of a forgotten era.

Yes, it's cash only. But, it's cheaper than Bojangles and much better! It's nostalgic and it feels…read morelike home.

My family loves this place. The breakfast is amazing, the people are great, and the price is not…read morebad at all. Everyone we have talked to there is very friendly and makes sure your taken care of.

We had come here in April of 2020 from what maps had shown. Since I didn't remember it, I decided,…read more"Why not try the supposed 'best breakfast in Gaston County'?" Well... first, the customer service from our waitress could have been so much better. I liked that many people were here and had high hopes, but that went nowhere. I honestly don't like complaining, but it was interesting that we weren't even asked if we wanted any refills on our coffee, meanwhile everyone else around definitely had some refills. Our waitress hardly checked on us. We observed another young lady who was as sweet as can be (Samantha), and I actually asked her about the tea since I just wanted that because, truthfully, the coffee was basically mud water, and not in a good way. I also found myself having to ask our waitress how much longer for our food to come out because it seemed to take way too long for the food we ordered. I ended up leaving more than half my eggs and the city ham, but I definitely liked the pancakes; they were pretty good, and the norm of a grilled cheese sandwich was eatable. I will add I wasn't expecting a high-class breakfast, but what could've made things so much better would've been the attentiveness and customer service from our waitress. We won't be returning, to say the least; it's added into a list I have of "NEVER go." Wish it would've been a better experience.

We had poor girl or poor boy - was very well made. Not everyone at our table loved their meal…read morethough, so just 4 stars for today - will check back in later.

The food was awesome, we had the Chicken Nachos and a Chuckwagon served with sweet potato tots, it…read morewas delicious! The service from the time we walked in the door was fantastic. The decor is 50's, the restaurant including restrooms was very clean, we will definitely be back!! I encourage you to give it a try.

This is a cute little diner on the backside of a building downtown. The service is always…read moreexcellent. You seat yourself and the waitstaff is friendly and fast. They get your drinks and order right away. The food comes out fairly quickly and it is delicious. This is what I would call southern comfort food. Last time we were there, I ordered the spicy fried chicken wrap with onion rings and my husband ordered the three-piece fried chicken meal with mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole and it came with cornbread. This place is on rotation for our lunch dates.

Very good food Service was friendly and fast…read moreMy breakfast was cooked with love.............. ..................

The food is delicious. Their tea isn't made with the water from King's MTN. They are very clean…read more The service is quick and efficient. The people are very respectful and nice.

The employees were nice, and the space was clean inside. The food was okay, but it is the perfect…read moreexample of product that can be made better at home. Our sandwiches were okay but very underwhelming, especially for the price. We paid $18 plus a small tip for two six-inch sandwiches, two bags of chips and two drinks. My meatball sub was cold, didn't taste that good and wasn't really that appetizing in appearance or taste. We were still hungry afterward, and my sandwich gave me pretty bad indigestion immediately afterward, which I rarely deal with from food or other circumstances. This is not a place we'd likely go again. If given a free meal here, we'd probably give it away to someone in need of food. It's by far our least favorite place to eat in Kings Mountain--possibly in all of Cleveland and Gaston counties. And we eat just about anywhere and everywhere that opens to try it out.