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    Ward's Grill

    4.0 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm

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    WARD'S GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids

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    Burger - all the way
    Cassandra B.

    Pretty good burger and really fast service! The burgers are a bit thick for my liking (husband loves them that way). My all the way burger was chili, onion and mustard. No slaw. Overall pretty my good and the price is right! I also tried a grilled hot dog which was good as well.

    Hamburger - mustard, ketchup and onions. Freshly made.
    Jeff B.

    Basic and old school. We stopped for breakfast. The menu is limited but the place is clean. I had the burger and my wife had a fried egg with cheese in a hamburger bun. The food was good and glad we stopped. Be prepared with your order because the lady behind the counter does not suffer first time patrons well.

    Out of this world, hamburger and hotdog!
    Kimberly T.

    Heaven! Ward's Hamburgers all the way!!! You cannot possibly go into Whiteville without getting Wards! Everyone comes from all over the city,county,and state! Even former President Bill Clinton couldn't resist chowing down on one of these babies,when he was in town. Ward's grill is truly an outstanding establishment! They open very early in the morning because people want their burgers and hotdogs,ASAP!!! People willingly stand in long lines,rain or shine,just because it is that good! The smell of Wards permeates throughout the main drag of downtown, and it is heavenly! I am going to buy a stockpile of their burgers,throw them in my cooler, and take them back to Cary with me! I am just afraid that I will have them all eaten by the time I get home! I am truly proud that I come from a small southern town,where the food is made with love,and the folks are family. WARD'S GRILL ROCKS!!!

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    Jonathan V.

    Talked to 2 locals before I went inside of Ward's Grill, and they both said it was the best in town. Ward's doesn't have any seating, so all orders are "to go". I got a cheeseburger and a hot dog. I was going to get an order of fries, but they don't serve them. The line was very long when I got there. I asked for chili and slaw on the hot dog and cheeseburger, but they don't serve slaw. Really....no slaw. I am in North Carolina....right! Oh well. The burger has a filler just like Ed's and Jerry's. The burger was good, very similar to the 2 other places I mentioned. The hot dog was just okay, nothing special.

    Very small location packing a big punch!!!

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    4 months ago

    The BEST. Love in Oak Island, but make a hot dog run every couple weeks. Like the hot dogs better than the burgers.

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    2 years ago

    Food is not good. Buns are cold cheese, not melted, and way overhyped. Meat is unseasoned and taste of dirty dish water.

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    12 years ago

    You will smell like ogre armpits all day but the taste is well worth it. Greasy, cheesy deliciousness in every bite!

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    11 years ago

    Always a great burger! Never had a bad meal here in over 40 years. Definitely a hometown favorite!

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    8 years ago

    Great burger joint!! Fresh hamburgers. Very small. Hard to get into. Sometimes you have to wait outside to get in.

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    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.

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