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Really Great Fast Food

Yes indeed, the Crystal Coast does have some really delicious fast food, much of which is homemade and unbeatable in value and taste. We would be remiss if we did not tell you about some of the best establishments — places where you can get a good, quick bite for breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. Many are family owned and have stood the tests of time and taste. Our choices are listed in alphabetical order.TN 03-12-08

Big Oak Drive-In
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MM 10.5, N.C. Hwy. 58, Salter Path
(252) 247-2588

Turn on the blinker and pull in here. Big Oak has the best shrimp burger on the Crystal Coast. Other restaurants may serve a good shrimp burger, but Big Oak serves a great one. Other goodies you'll want to sample are chicken and barbecue sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza and BLTs. Big Oak has plates of pit-cooked barbecue, fried chicken and shrimp as well as mighty good French fries, onion rings and slaw. Pizza is served Friday and Saturday nights. But it's that shrimp burger that will keep you coming back!TN 03-12-08

The Coffee Affair
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2302-G Arendell St., Morehead City
(252) 247-6020

There is more than just coffee brewing at Coffee Affair. It is the Talk of the Town, offering a wonderful selection of fresh coffees and teas of all types, fresh-baked desserts, breakfast and lunch items, and catering services. This is a favorite hang-out in Morehead City that has been offering customers a home away from home for several years. Known for fresh-baked scones and homemade chicken salad, it also offers smoothies, cheesecakes and a variety of shakes. Let the friendly folks here cater your next event with breakfast, lunch, appetizers or desserts. The shop offers wireless Internet access, a small meeting room, chess sets and more.TN 03-12-08

El's Drive-In
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3600 Arendell St., Morehead City
(252) 726-3002

El's has been a Carteret County tradition since 1959. This is an old-fashioned drive-in, which means you are waited on by a carhop and sit in your vehicle and eat. El's has great burgers, hot dogs, fries and milk shakes. The Superburger, assembled with mustard, onion, slaw and chili, is a Carteret County favorite. Try a shrimp or oyster burger, a BLT, a fish or steak sandwich, a shrimp or oyster tray, or fried chicken. This is a much-enjoyed lunch and dinner spot for locals, so go early to get a parking place. And don't forget to lob a French fry or two out the window to the waiting sea gulls. El's is open from 10:30 AM to around 10:30 PM or midnight every day.TN 03-12-08

New York Deli
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Causeway Shopping Ctr., Causeway Rd.,
Atlantic Beach
(252) 726-0111

This is the place for authentic deli food and we highly recommend the South Philadelphia cheesesteak. The deli serves overstuffed sandwiches, subs, chili dogs, homemade soups, salads and pasta. There's also a new Italian Market with olive oils, roasted peppers, pastas and olives. The deli has a good selection of imported beers and wines. Deli meats and cheeses are available for you to take home and create your own feast. New York Deli offers take-out or eat-in service in an attractive cafe atmosphere; they also offer catering, party trays, gift baskets and homemade bagels. New York Deli is open for lunch Monday through Thursday and Saturday and Sunday, and open for a wonderful Pasta Night each Friday evening.TN 03-12-08

 Sea Side Galley
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Island Rd., Harkers Island

(252) 728-6171

Sea Side Galley offers a variety of foods for eating in or taking out. Enjoy seafood, burgers, subs, pizza and more. The Galley is the first building on the left once you cross the drawbridge on to Harkers Island.TN 03-12-08

 

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