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Your Home Away From Home since 1981!
When you’re craving a home cooked meal, but don’t feel like cooking at home, head out to 200 North Family Restaurant for that gather-round-the-table feeling and made-from-scratch meals! Just about anything you can imagine that your grandmother use to make is here, and it’s fresh and available—including their “famous” fried squash. But that’s not the only Southern vegetable you’ll find here, this extensive menu also offers collard greens, steamed cabbage, fried okra and pintos to name a few...
A slice of New York in Stanly County
Luna’s Pizza & Restaurant If you find yourself in Oakboro, and you’re looking for pizza, look no further than Luna’s Pizza & Restaurant. This family owned and operated restaurant prides itself on their NY style pizza: and with over 30 topping choices to customize your pie, there is sure to be something for everyone! In addition to the standard meat and veggie choices, Luna’s offers everything from sun-dried tomatoes, meatballs and chorizo, to eggplant, crispy chicken or artichoke...
Look to get hooked on “The Nook”
The Breakfast Nook The next time you wake up hungry, head over to The Nook…The Breakfast Nook that is, cause there, the portions are hearty, the coffee is hot and the service is friendly! (*but if you go on a Saturday, don’t be surprised to see a line of other breakfast diners waiting out the door) It seems that all small-town breakfast joints have their own unique personality, and the Breakfast Nook is no different. When you walk in, you are greeted warmly, and you get the feeling that...
Tho’s: Small Place – Big Taste
Tho’s Small Place – Big Taste If you find yourself in downtown Badin, NC, don’t miss out on a great food opportunity! Just left off Main Street, you can’t miss the little brick building with red trim and red awning: Tho’s Pizza & Hot Subs. When you find it, you’ve found some great food. The sign may say pizza and subs, but Tho’s offers so much more. This tiny eatery boasts a substantial menu including burgers, pizza, salads, wings and a very extensive sampling of traditional Chinese...
Hello Sunshine!
“Hello, Sunshine!” The greeting you receive when you enter GloryBeans Coffee House is warm and inviting and definitely an indication of what you can expect next. The hot (or cold) drinks that are served up are sure to make you feel warm and welcomed. GloryBeans CoffeeHouse has been a downtown mainstay since 2009. After gaining a loyal following for their superb beverage offerings and morning treats, owner Connie Blalock made the decision to add lunch and weekend brunch menus for their...
Feel like a local at The Local Room in Locust, NC!
The Local Room Locust, NC Feel like a Local the minute you walk up….cause you’re gonna want to pull up and chair, sit a while and enjoy the outdoor patio at The Local Room. This awesome outdoor dining area can play host to a bountiful guest list, but you are welcome to venture inside as well… The modern, industrial vibe of the interior space-- complete with working garage/shop doors -- manages to feel warm, welcoming and city chic all at once. You may forget that you are in a small town and...
5 Points Public House in Downtown Albemarle, NC has it all.
Location Why drive out of town, when a great casual dining option is available to you in the heart of our downtown Albemarle? If you haven’t stopped by 5 Points Public House, what are you waiting for? It is a great place to catch a game on the wide screens, or drop by after a game with your teammates. Roomy booths and several larger tables offer many seating options for your family or crowd; or pick a 2-top for a more intimate dining experience. Lots of parking is available both on the street...