Waffle House - Burlington

I've been to a few First Watch locations in Ohio so when it came to Burlington I decided to go once…read morethe initial crowds died down since I didn't remember the food being that memorable. I went early one Saturday morning before the rush (crowds were appearing by the time we left at 9:30a) and were quickly seated in a booth by the window with lots of natural light. The restaurant was clean and well appointed with modern rustic decor and our waitress was super attentive and friendly. I did a bit of research before ordering to only order the most popular dishes in hope of making some memories this time around. I ordered the morning meditation juice which was a perfect mix of their fresh squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, beet juice, turmeric, ginger and agave nectar. Perfect way to start my morning in the sunlight. For my main breakfast entree I got the lemon ricotta pancakes which came with 2 HUGE pancakes the size of the plate. Even though the lemon curd appeared to be a dollop, it was enough for the whole dish since the lemon was very prominent to the point syrup was not needed. The berries were fresh and the pancakes were cooked to perfection (soft with lightly crispy edges). I also enjoyed a hot cup of table side coffee with my drink. I drink it black so I found the plain coffee to have a nice flavor and wasn't bitter at all. Now the million dollar bacon ehhhh.... I heard someone ask if they were thick, not at all. I found the honey to overpower the other seasonings so it was just basic bacon with honey in my opinion. Not worth the almost $7 price tag or the million in the name. If I am in the mood for a solidly good fresh breakfast in a nice atmosphere I'll be sure to stop by, but I wouldn't wait longer than 15 minutes for it.

I stopped in for lunch. I ordered the veggie sandwich (grilled mushrooms and onions). My sandwich…read morewas refrigerator cold. Mushrooms were on one half of the sandwich and the onions were on the other half. My first bite of sandwich was strictly onions (yum onion sandwich). The pesto was a single blob in the center. This sandwich was obviously prepared by someone who does not care about what they shove out of the kitchen. I enjoy First Watch food. The Greensboro and Raliegh locations have never been a disappointment. I will never go back to the Burlington location. This is sad because I live in Burlington.

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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

3.8(100 reviews)

2.4 mi

Location is nice, clean, and the staff was above and beyond the norm friendly. Food is always…read moregood- if you're looking for the best in N.C. BBQ, short answer this isn't it. There are dozens of better spots, but also there are many worse options as well. As a note for those unfamiliar with N.C. BBQ- this is "eastern" style, featuring pulled pork and primarily flavored with vinegar and red pepper.

Nice, clean friendly staff. Good bbq sandwich, good shrimp n hush puppies too! Not a fan of the…read morepotato salad. I always stop by here on my way to Charlotte.

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Grill 584

4.1(246 reviews)

1.4 mi

First time visiting grill 584. We came for lunch and were greeted with a nice atmosphere and…read morehostess at the check-in station. We chose to order beer as we are waiting for another colleague to come. The server was very nice and attentive. He continued to check on us while we waited for our colleague to come. I chose the brisket sandwich with the addition of bacon and a side of fries. Be sure to get the creamy horseradish sauce. Everything was delicious! I found the sandwich to be a little greasy, but the flavor and sauce made up for it! I 100% recommend it.

The server was amazing!! The food was spectacular l! The ambiance was cozy and comfortable! Just…read morethe perfect place for a surprise dinner and engagement!

Christmas has arrived at the 584!

Jerk salmon and shrimp over rice with creamed spinach

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Side salad

Blue Ribbon Diner

3.4(76 reviews)

1.3 mi

I didn't know what to try for lunch on this day but I'm glad I stopped in. I love the old school…read moremusic they play here, like an old fashioned diner-following the theme. My shrimp salad was full of crispy hot shrimp and fresh vegetables. My waiter was very nice and did not skimp on the dressing and crackers. He also made my Arnold Palmer just the way I liked it.

The service was very good. The manager jumped in because they were so busy. The food was very good…read more We enjoyed the chicken pie and the double d burger. Both tasted like they were homemade. We were very impressed. A must visit when you are in Burlington NC. Just sayin

Food

Dirty dog basket with chili and cheese on the fries

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Shrimp salad w ranch

Danny's Cafe

4.3(52 reviews)

2.7 mi

Such a cool little diner with an old skool feel to it. Came into Burlington for the day and got…read morehungry. This place seemed good by the reviews. Ordered a double burger with totts. The burger was so good but it definitely was too big for me to finish. The tater tots were cooked perfectly also. The food was great and the service shines here. I can't remember my servers name but she told me that she does real estate on the side. She was excellent and kept checking in. I will definitely return. I would give this place six if I could.

The first time ever going to Danny's for breakfast and it will be my last. I was taking my…read moreboyfriend breakfast while he was working. I got to Danny's 9:09 and I didn't get my food until 9:34. I was 15 minutes late getting him his food on his 30 minute break. His over medium eggs were more like over easy, butter and egg juice leaked out of the container into the bag, the hash browns were put on foil in the to go container so you had to be careful not to eat any, and honestly a restaurant in my hometown is way better. I chose this place in hopes the food would be more fresh and hot when I got out to him because of the 30 minute drive from home to his work. Would have been better taking him cold food from a different restaurant. They don't care about their to go orders like they do if you are eating in the very very small restaurant. I'm not sure what the hype is about this place. I chose them due to the reviews on Google but it wasn't worth it. Price wasn't bad but the food and service wasn't worth it. If you are thinking to go, don't. Just go somewhere else. First impressions last a life time.

I noticed how clean the kitchen was.

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Chili's

2.6(152 reviews)

2.9 mi

The food is always great and portions are always more than one person should eat for a single…read moreserving, my wife and I always split a meal and end up bringing enough food home for another meal. We had the pick three 1/2 rack of ribs, brisket quesadilla & chicken tenders with a side of mac n cheese..... delicious as usual Servers are always very friendly, attentive and courteous One of our favorite places to visit

This was honestly one of the most bizarre experiences I've had at this Chili's…read more I ordered my steak medium but unfortunately it wasn't cooked to the correct temperature. I sent it back, and the second one still came out wrong. At that point I just decided not to continue trying to fix it. The shrimp was actually really good, and the mashed potatoes were solid, but the steak itself was disappointing. I will say the restaurant was very clean, which I always appreciate and our waitress was attentive and kind during the whole experience. My husband really enjoyed his meal, so not everything about the visit was negative. Also, the margarita of the month was delicious, so that was definitely a highlight. Overall, the way the steak situation was handled was a bit questionable, which made the experience feel pretty strange. Hoping this was just an off night because I've had better experiences here before.

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The Mason Jar Cafe

4.5(27 reviews)

11.7 mi

Cozy little restaurant out in the middle of nowhere. Food and service were awesome. Prices very…read morereasonable on changing daily specials. Meat loaf was excellent, green beans seasoned perfectly and cooked with bacon/ham. Cheeseburger was fresh with crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion. The real prize here are the Hot Chips! Well worth the 1$ up charge

Charming staff, good simple food and great prices, a casual spot for breakfast. Recommeded!!read more

Dining area

Western omelette, grits, toast less than $7!

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Entrance

K&W Cafeteria

2.6(62 reviews)

0.2 mi

When you have already cooked the big Thanksgiving meal (a week early) for your family - where else…read morewould you go for the meal on Thanksgiving Day ! Hubby and I have always been fans of K&W. They did not disappoint today. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were big. The only problem was that they ran out of pie. We came for lunch and I would say they were holding back the pie for the dinner crowd. They also ran out of soft rolls. We will have to come back so hubby can get his favorite chocolate cream pie. I was able to snag a piece of coconut cream and I have been eating it for 2 days.

Great specials. Two complete meals including dessert and drink for $25. We got so much food that…read more we brought some home. Everything tastes good. Most everything was super soft and easy to eat. I didn't care for the macaroni but it's ok. The rest was fine. Friendly service. Plenty of parking and area ro walk.

Crowded at the K&W tonight. 2 1/2 stars, really? Yankees don't know good food.

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Two salads and two dish entrees .. less than $15 For two people.

The Root

4.4(240 reviews)

3.3 mi

Wow... party of 8 and we were all trying each other's plates and everything was delicious! Personal…read morefavorite was the fried green tomatoes and could have left happy with just that starter! Crispy fries were yummy too. Loved the shrimp and grits, the burgers were very flavorful and also tried the shrimp & scallop burger for a new twist and it was pretty good too. We all said it was amazing and we'd be back next time we are over that way.

I've never had a bad meal here... not even mediocre! The maple salad was perfect with the addition…read moreof tofu. Get it.

Fried green tomatoes

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The Cutting Board

2.8(144 reviews)

0.2 mi

Pros: Usually excellent food, with especially delicious salmon, house made chicken tenders, and Mac…read moreand cheese. Well-maintained and nicely stocked salad bar. Good, professional service. A nice place for a family dinner. Cons: seasoning in food oddly varies (sometimes tenders are flavorful, other times it's like they forgot the salt). Portions noticeably shrinking post-Covid, including smaller salad bar plates at same price which is annoying.

I've honestly never had anything but the salad bar, but it's a favorite for my wife and me. We come…read morehere for date nights away from the kids. It's a nice place to go on a night out. The food is good. The people are nice. And it's a pretty good value.