9390 NC-55, Dover NC 28526
“Welcome to your one stop Gas and Grocery Store with ample parking space, variety of items including amazing fresh food served everyday and the popular Hunts Brothers Pizza. The inside dining sitting can hold 24 people for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh Fries, Burgers, Chicken Wings & much more !!”
2135 Old US Hwy 70, Dover NC 28526
“Made a quick stop for some snacks and drinks and I sure am glad it was here! This place had some delicious boiled peanuts! There is also a historical site and information on the corner. The young lady working the counter was friendly and it was over all a great experience. I'll be stopping by here next time I'm around the way for some more peanuts!”
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kinston NC 28501
522 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kinston NC 28501
“Everything about the Lunch Box food menu is great. The cook can whip up a cheesesteak in minutes that have flavors bursting from start to finish. The only negative I can say about the Lunch Box is the feathers on their delicious fried chicken wings. They should hire a feather plucker.”
509 E New Bern Rd, Kinston NC 28504
“I stopped in haven’t been this way in about 2 years and shocked to see it clean and food available and cashiers seems to be happier. Not sure what happened but keep up the good work”
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