I was just coming from the post office thinking I need to stop for lunch and figured I'd end up at Subway then I looked to my right and saw this place. I remember a review in the Charlotte Observer and thought I'd give it a try. So I put the car in reverse and pulled in the parking lot.
I think the place used to be an ice cream joint and it is small. On the inside there are about 10 retro-style tables. On the walls are old records and 50's and 60's memorabilia. They have a small covered patio outside with ceiling fans and then picnic tables with umbrellas out in the sun in front of the patio.
The menu is on the wall written on a chalkboard. It has breakfast and lunch items. The breakfast looks interesting and I'll have to try that sometime. For lunch, the menu consists of quick lunch fare - burgers, sandwiches, maybe a salad in there. Nothing fancy. There are daily specials for both breakfast and lunch.
I was greeted instantly as I walked in the door. There were about 5 women working the front of the restaurant. The order taker was very helpful in suggesting a special. So I went with Jimmy's Special which was 2 burgers with cheese, onion rings on top, with a special sauce and fries. Drink was $1.
It came out about 10 minutes later. It was big. The first thing I tasted was yellow mustard. Was this part of the special sauce? I wasn't complaining. I love yellow mustard especially on a burger so I was quite happy even if I couldn't figure out the special sauce. Anyway, the burger was good. It was big and came with crinkle cut fries. Nothing fancy on the food but sometimes that's all I need. Simple can be great as well as long as it's cooked well.
And the service itself gets 6 stars from me. The women were constantly asking if everything was ok or if I needed a refill on my drink.
Just beware if you go...if it's busy and it's too hot outside, there will be people hawking over your table just ready to pounce the instance you stand up to leave.