View Full Version : Great Eat'n Joints for Legion Games
Most legion ballparks have great concession food (much better than HS games for whatever reason),,,, anyway since many legion fans also routinely drive 30 minutes or more on a nightly basis going to games during the summer,,,,, some have mentioned great places to get the best BBQ or the best footlong hotdog. So if you will help the HUNGRY, please share what restaurant is famous near your home ballpark so that us out-a-towners will make a point to stop in for a bite before the game.
Lexington is known for its great Lexington BBQ on Bus85,,, South Rowan has the great Gary's BBQ on Hwy29 just off Int.85,,, Kannapolis has homestyle cookin at our famous Townhouse II Restaurant on Hwy29-A (just outside Kann towards Concord),,,, what are some other favorite eaten joints that folks should stop at when coming to your place?
Definitely would like to hear about other places around the state. Thanks...
And keep in mind, folks like NPCFanatic may want to stop at 2-3 different places :clap: ,,, so if you have more than one, thats fine... :biggrina:
Would definitely recomend BBQ on next trip to Mocksville on Hwy601 from Salisbury, just before you get to Mocksville, restaurant located on the left, building painted yellow, can't remember the name of restaurant, but BBQ was GREAT.
Village Idiot
06-15-07, 01:58 PM
Lancaster's BBQ - just off Hwy. 150 W on Rinehardt Rd.
Bucko's - Hwy. 150
What-a-Burger - Main St.
Village Inn Pizza (Buffet style) - Hwy. 150
if you like Chinese....
Lotus - Hwy. 150
if you like Mexican...
Pueblo Grande - S. Broad St. (across from What-a-Burger)
lots of new places out by the interstate if you want to risk the traffic....
Chilis, O' Charleys, Cheese Steakery, Cookout, Kyoto, Salsarita's, Brooklyn Boys and many more.
Village Idiot
06-15-07, 01:59 PM
Would definitely recomend Captains Galley in Landis :mad:
smashmouth5
06-15-07, 02:22 PM
That's where you want to get your BBQ.:clap:
VillageIdiot,,, you won't do. :rifle:
Actually I stopped and ate some great seafood in Mooresville over on the other side of town from your ballpark, out 150 on the right. Would that be Big Daddy's?
legionfan
06-15-07, 03:22 PM
hendrix
NPC Fanatic
06-15-07, 05:16 PM
That's where you want to get your BBQ.:clap:
I never pass up a chance to stop at Bridge's Barbeque Lodge when I'm in Shelby-Land (check out the woodpile out back).
As I stated in a previous post, Jay Bee's World Famous Foot-Long Hot Dogs (Highway 64 / Mocksville Highway) is a neat place to stop when you go up to Statesville to face Mike Grant's Owlz. Jay Bees has about 20 kinds of hot-dawgs (I like the 1/4 pounder Ballpark Dawg - "ALL-THE-WAY"). Jay-Bees also has angus-beef burgers and other sammiches. Drive-thru or take-out. A place called Glutton's near the Signal Hill Mall has the best Reuben Samich I've ever had (it's called "The Statesville Rube"). They say that the Carolina Bar-B-Que in Statesville is good but I've never tried it. Ditto for the steaks at The Black Angus downtown.
Grill is a famous little hamburger joint on Hwy 150 about six minutes from Cherryville's field.... and the Shake Shop is famous but they make their own hours and rules... It aint no BK it aint your way:crown:
Since Concord is playing their games at Central Cabarrus HS this year, I would recommend folks to go up Hwy49 from Central's ballpark away from Charlotte about a mile, take (first exit under bridge) Hwy601 toward Concord about 100 yards to Troutman's BBQ on left.
... or one of mine and VillageIdiot's favorites,,, from Central Cabarrus HS go back towards Charlotte about 1/2 mile, turn right on Old Charlotte Rd. and the world famous What-a-Burger is another 1/2 mile on your left. :clap:
Grill is a famous little hamburger joint on Hwy 150 about six minutes from Cherryville's field.... and the Shake Shop is famous but they make their own hours and rules... It aint no BK it aint your way:crown:
I love this post.
In Charlotte, there are not many long time historic eateries, but two come to mind: Coops Chicken just what you think it is..great fried chicken
The Diamond hole in the wall restaurant serving home cooked meals...outstanding
SuperJon
06-15-07, 07:06 PM
There are What-a-Burger's in NC? I didn't know that.
SuperJon,,,,,,,, there are at least 4 What-a-Burger restaurants in our immediate area (Cabarrus/Iredell County),,,,,,,, one in Mooresville, two in Kannapolis, and one in Concord.
Make that 5,,,,,,,,, Mt.Pleasant also has one.:kid:
Western Forsyth Post 522 in Lewisville/Clemmons, has one of the best Wing joints in the Triad. It is only about 1/2 mile from the field. (West Forsyth HS) It is called Ronni's. They don't have all those flavors that the chain places have, just mild, medium & hot. Not only are the wings great, the pizza is good to.
Check it out the next time you are in Clemmons
Eagles 1313
06-16-07, 12:15 AM
Tools....there is also a Ronnies in Kernersville!!! I'll second that choice haha
SuperJon
06-16-07, 12:39 AM
SuperJon,,,,,,,, there are at least 4 What-a-Burger restaurants in our immediate area (Cabarrus/Iredell County),,,,,,,, one in Mooresville, two in Kannapolis, and one in Concord.
Make that 5,,,,,,,,, Mt.Pleasant also has one.:kid:
Wow. Shows how much I go down that way.
Village Idiot
06-16-07, 07:21 AM
VillageIdiot,,, you won't do. :rifle:
Actually I stopped and ate some great seafood in Mooresville over on the other side of town from your ballpark, out 150 on the right. Would that be Big Daddy's?yep :crown:
This might be the best thread ever. Seriously, when I visit the areas, I remember the places mentioned. That's how I discovered Bridges in Shelby (the one closest to town)
SuperJon,,,, let me know the next time you get this way,,, your What-a-Burger and WitchDoctor is on me.
SuperJon,,,, let me know the next time you get this way,,, your What-a-Burger and WitchDoctor is on me.
:censored:
Intimidator Coach
06-16-07, 10:39 AM
TJ, you shouldnt have told them about the Townhouse.. they might run out of banana puddin,,
TJ, you shouldnt have told them about the Townhouse.. they might run out of banana puddin,,
too late...he introduced me to the Townhouse 3 years ago. They rarely have any left over after my visit.
SuperJon
06-16-07, 10:46 AM
SuperJon,,,, let me know the next time you get this way,,, your What-a-Burger and WitchDoctor is on me.
I appreciate the offer. It'll be a while though. I've got three more weeks of summer classes here in VA then I doubt I'll be home too much after that.
It's hard following everything being out of state.
SuperJon- tell me again, where do you go to school? Is it grad school?
SuperJon
06-16-07, 11:10 AM
Liberty University.
Still in undergrad.
I'm trying everything I can to graduate on time. I've transferred twice (went to community college a year, Coastal Carolina a semester, and now here) and lost a ton of credits but everything's on pace for me to graduate next May (and then do my internship next summer). I was going to go to grad school but our grad program won't be ready in time and quite frankly, as much as I love my major, I don't think I'll be using it on a full-time basis.
21 credit hours last semester, 6 this summer, 17 in the fall, and 18 in the spring...all while being considered the school's biggest fan and trying to keep up with my high school team and running their website.
and what HS? Congratulations on your recent success..21 hours? Wow!
There were some guys from Charlotte that attended Liberty...plus my old college coach also coached at Liberty. I wonder if that is where the USC connection comes from.
Test123
06-16-07, 11:33 AM
There are What-a-Burger's in NC? I didn't know that.
SJ...
It is important to note that the What-A-Burger restaurants in VA are not related to the What-A-Burger Drive Ins in NC. Neither are related to the orange roofed Whataburger restaurants based in Texas...
T123
SuperJon
06-16-07, 11:42 AM
Ok, I was assuming it was the What-a-Burger in Texas that I've heard a crapload about. I didn't know we had any in VA. I'm disappointed now.
SuperJon
06-16-07, 11:43 AM
For anyone that has to drive to Surry this year, I HIGHLY recommend stopping in King on your way up or your way back (it's on the way) and eating at Little Italy. It's the first place I go anytime I go home.
Roadking
06-16-07, 10:37 PM
If you are in Wilkesboro you need to try the Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery. Great BBQ, vegetables, desserts, service and at a fantastic price. They also make their own homemade ice cream in several flavors, and make their own waffle cones. If you need to feed a hungry crowd and not spend a fortune, this is your place.
www.brushymtnsmokehouse.com (http://www.brushymtnsmokehouse.com)
... homemade ice cream??? :clap:
RoadKing,,,,, can you give directions to Brushy Mountain from Wilkes Central HS where the legion team plays? Headin that way in a couple weeks. Thanks.
Roadking
06-17-07, 04:45 AM
... homemade ice cream??? :clap:
RoadKing,,,,, can you give directions to Brushy Mountain from Wilkes Central HS where the legion team plays? Headin that way in a couple weeks. Thanks.
TJ21.. I think when you leave the school you'll go back like you came...towards 421, but dont get back on 421, just continue over it. When the road ends turn left and take another immediate left and you will see it. You can ask someone at the game to make sure it is the same exit I'm thinking. I am actually from Boone and found this place a few weeks ago and have been twice since. Next time I go I'm going to try the ribs, they look wonderful. Anyway, good luck to you with the game and I hope you enjoy my suggestion. Let me know afterwards what you thought.
NPC Fanatic
06-17-07, 10:49 AM
Ok, I was assuming it was the What-a-Burger in Texas that I've heard a crapload about. I didn't know we had any in VA. I'm disappointed now.
The Texas What-a-Burger chain is much larger (throughout the southeast Texas through Florida) but the NC What-a-Burger is the original. (The Texas chain unsucessfully tried to get the NC folks to stop using the name). The What-a-Burger Drive-In in Concord (no longer there....a Super-K took it's place in the mid-1990s) was the scene of some concerts and sock-hops in the 1960s and advertised frequently on the local Charlotte rock n roll station 610 WAYS-AM. (I WAS VEEERRRYYY YOUNG THEN) :biggrin:
Out of the few What-a-Burger's that are left, the one in MOORESVILLE is the best!http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/southeast/seeats/seburger/whataburgermooresvillenc.jpg
countryboy17
06-18-07, 11:51 AM
The Texas What-a-Burger chain is much larger (throughout the southeast Texas through Florida) but the NC What-a-Burger is the original. (The Texas chain unsucessfully tried to get the NC folks to stop using the name). The What-a-Burger Drive-In in Concord (no longer there....a Super-K took it's place in the mid-1990s) was the scene of some concerts and sock-hops in the 1960s and advertised frequently on the local Charlotte rock n roll station 610 WAYS-AM. (I WAS VEEERRRYYY YOUNG THEN) :biggrin:
Out of the few What-a-Burger's that are left, the one in MOORESVILLE is the best!http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/southeast/seeats/seburger/whataburgermooresvillenc.jpg
I would put the What-A-Burger in Mount Pleasant (#13)up against any that are left. Agreeing that the one in Mooresville is also very good! I do remember the one in Concord on hwy 29, they had customer appreciation day and sold what-a-burgers for .25 cents all day. It was a mad house!
I've also eaten at a What-A-Burger in Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth area) and although it appears the same, everything tastes a little different. Got that Tex/Mex going on down there.
countryboy17
06-18-07, 11:53 AM
Best barbecue, IMHO, in North Carolina!
Always try to get in there everytime I'm in the area!
NPC Fanatic
06-18-07, 11:59 AM
Best barbecue, IMHO, in North Carolina!
Always try to get in there everytime I'm in the area!
I haven't tried Speedy's yet, just Honey Monks, Smokey Joes, and The BBQ Center (they were all pretty good).
I think I've tried all of the remaining What-a-Burgers except the one in Mt. Pleasant. Thanks for the tip!
:thinking2:
NPCFanatic = :th_10_8_12:
Btw to CountryBoy17,,,,, it was good to meet you at the Concord game. You guys really put one on us that night. :annoyed:
NPC Fanatic
06-18-07, 01:38 PM
NPCFanatic = :th_10_8_12:
I haven't tried Speedy's yet, just Honey Monks, Smokey Joes, and The BBQ Center (they were all pretty good).
:thinking2:
I HOPE WE PLAY LEXINGTON IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!:munching_out: :th_10_8_12:
NPCFanatic, don't worry, we're not going to starve regardless of who we play in the playoffs. You're going with me to Brushy Mountain on the Wilkes trip aren't you? The man said "HOMEMADE ICE CREAM"... :clapclap:
countryboy17
06-18-07, 02:27 PM
Btw to CountryBoy17,,,,, it was good to meet you at the Concord game. You guys really put one on us that night. :annoyed:[/quote]
Yes, it was good meeting you also! I understand that both teams were short due to beach trips, etc.
I arrived in the top of the 8th after returning from South Rowan for the Jr game so really don't know how the game was played!
NPC Fanatic
06-18-07, 11:30 PM
NPCFanatic, don't worry, we're not going to starve regardless of who we play in the playoffs. You're going with me to Brushy Mountain on the Wilkes trip aren't you? The man said "HOMEMADE ICE CREAM"... :clapclap:
Homemade Ice Cream?:biggrin:......I'll help'em turn the crank on the rock salt bucket!
http://www.brushymtnsmokehouse.com/diningmenu9.gif
SuperJon
06-18-07, 11:54 PM
Speedy's: Best barbecue, IMHO, in North Carolina!
Always try to get in there everytime I'm in the area!
That's the single-most thing I miss about playing Lexington High School. I'm not a big barbecue fan, but the, uh, scenery there is phenomenal. (I'm only 20, I can say that)
That's the single-most thing I miss about playing Lexington High School. I'm not a big barbecue fan, but the, uh, scenery there is phenomenal. (I'm only 20, I can say that)
:laugh4:
throwtheheat
06-19-07, 07:41 AM
I guess we know what is truly tugging at everyone's heart when they go to a legion game!! Amazing how this thread is growing!!
If you're coming to Pineville 337's Ardrey Kell field, exit hwy 521S off of the outer loop (485). There is a fairly new hamburger joint on the right called "5 Guys". You won't beleive the burgers!! A regular fry will feed 4 normal people or 1 player.....and don't forget the cajun spices!!
To get to the field, continue on 521S and turn left on Ardrey Kell Rd.
SuperJon
06-19-07, 08:48 AM
:laugh4:
The sad thing is, half the times I went there, my table got stuck with the one older lady in the entire restaurant. Yea, the service was better, but we didn't have nearly the fun the other table did.
NPC Fanatic
06-19-07, 10:10 AM
Speaking of health food. If you're heading out towards East Randolph, stay on 64 until you get to Johnson's in Siler City (since 1946!).
They still make cheeseburgers the good old fashioned way......the short-order guy throws a hunk o' meat on the grill and then tops it with about a 1" thick slab of cheese on top.....when the cheese is melted you're ready to go for it!!!!! Yeee--Haaaa.
"GOOD FER YA!!!!!!!" :biggrin:
Try to get a barstool seat so you can see the cook in action.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/625/2216/320/ClaxtonJohnson3Sm.jpghttp://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/625/2216/1600/JohnsonsFrontOutsideSm.jpg
Warning: You may have to wait in line!
countryboy17
06-19-07, 10:36 AM
That's the single-most thing I miss about playing Lexington High School. I'm not a big barbecue fan, but the, uh, scenery there is phenomenal. (I'm only 20, I can say that)
For us "OLD GUYS" that don't like barbecue, they also make a fantastic cheeseburger and the fries are great also! :biggrin:
I just figured out why my Son always wanted to eat there!!!!!
luigiboy
06-19-07, 11:17 AM
If you're coming to Pineville 337's Ardrey Kell field, exit hwy 521S off of the outer loop (485). There is a fairly new hamburger joint on the right called "5 Guys". You won't beleive the burgers!! A regular fry will feed 4 normal people or 1 player.....and don't forget the cajun spices!!
There seems to be one of these on just about every corner in Charlotte now. There's also one near Concord Mills. They do know how to make a good hamburger, and that's endorsement is coming from somebody that grew up halfway between the Shake Shop and Black's Grill in C'ville.
SuperJon,,,,,,, that table with the older lady, is the table that Braves always asks for... :drool5:
And NPCFanatic,,,,,,,, looks like you've been around. I'm riding shotgun with you on next road trip.
greenballz
06-19-07, 11:49 AM
townhouse breakfest with the team on saturday morning......you couldnt beat that...
travisunc
06-19-07, 12:11 PM
We have had Five Guys in Raleigh for a while now. Their burgers and fries are very good, but kind of pricey for "hand eatin" food. Johnson's in Siler City is awesome. He is only open for lunch however. Usually opens around 11am and cooks until he runs out of meat around 2pm. This place is the best and is always packed.
SuperJon
06-19-07, 12:52 PM
Five Guys is awesome. They started in DC.
I guess we know what is truly tugging at everyone's heart when they go to a legion game!! Amazing how this thread is growing!!
If you're coming to Pineville 337's Ardrey Kell field, exit hwy 521S off of the outer loop (485). There is a fairly new hamburger joint on the right called "5 Guys". You won't beleive the burgers!! A regular fry will feed 4 normal people or 1 player.....and don't forget the cajun spices!!
To get to the field, continue on 521S and turn left on Ardrey Kell Rd.
Not sure we will make 5 guys, but Western Forsyth will be there tonight for a game, at least we have directions now
Thanks!
greenballz
06-20-07, 11:30 AM
lees sandwhich shop, glenns bbq, waffle house
The State Tourney is in Garner this year.... downtown Raleigh is about 5 minutes away. Great food places down there, but also some good night life so come prepared for a good time. :biggrin:
Carolina Man
06-20-07, 02:46 PM
If Bobby Dale and Cherryville are going through China Grove this summer, he can get some good goat meat at Captains Galley....LMAO
Carolina Man :boxing_smiley:
countryboy17
06-20-07, 02:54 PM
lees sandwhich shop, glenns bbq, waffle house
This is in North Kannapolis! I would recommend Lee's and Glenns. Both fantastic! Never know who you will run into at Lee's. My son and I ran into Lacy Brumley at Lee's last fall and he got to meet Lacy. I'd been telling stories about him to my son and Lacy and I sat for almost two hours talking "old times" ! Also if you get a chance to go to George's Double Diamond sports shop in the basement of Lee's, do it! He has an old autographed picture that is worth the trip. George played at least double A and can talk some baseball if you get him in the mood. I get up there every chance I can to see him.
NPC Fanatic
06-20-07, 06:14 PM
If Bobby Dale and Cherryville are going through China Grove this summer, he can get some good goat meat at Captains Galley....LMAO
Carolina Man :boxing_smiley:
I was waitin' for this.......... :biggrin:
If Bobby Dale and Cherryville are going through China Grove this summer, he can get some good goat meat at Captains Galley....LMAO
Carolina Man :boxing_smiley:
But we will have to decline at this time..... Just keep in mind YOU fired the first shots at Cherryville..:gunsmilie: :biggrin: Thank ya
Carolina Man
06-20-07, 09:51 PM
But we will have to decline at this time..... Just keep in mind YOU fired the first shots at Cherryville..:gunsmilie: :biggrin: Thank ya
ok.....Your on....I've been told that Babbbbby Dale was raised on GOAT meat
Carolina Man :stirthepot:
ok.....Your on....I've been told that Babbbbby Dale was raised on GOAT meat
Carolina Man :stirthepot:
but he has done a pretty good job of cooking yalls goose over the years... ummmm taste good........:byebw: :smack: Hey carolina man how was the food at the south east regional last year? :gunsmilie:
greenballz
06-22-07, 09:40 AM
The State Tourney is in Garner this year.... downtown Raleigh is about 5 minutes away. Great food places down there, but also some good night life so come prepared for a good time.
when does the tournament start i might make it to some games.....and you right about the nightlife downtown....
August 7 - 12. (Tuesday - Sunday)
Hope to see a big crowd there.
www.nclegion2007.com
Carolina Man
06-22-07, 04:25 PM
but he has done a pretty good job of cooking yalls goose over the years... ummmm taste good........:byebw: :smack: Hey carolina man how was the food at the south east regional last year? :gunsmilie:
LOL....the food was great...we tailgated out in the parking lot
Carolina Man :17:
NPC Fanatic
06-24-07, 07:27 AM
Another K-Town eatin' joint is Stringbeans BBQ located on South Main Street just up from the Townhouse Restaraunt (they took over the building that once housed R&R BBQ).
I've never tried it but the legion player that ate my sammiches told me it was good and the place is packed about every night.:30::30:
Carolina Man
06-24-07, 10:58 AM
Good place's to eat while traveling to Caldwell... Key West Seafood if you want some good seafood, located on 321, Caldwell side of Catawba river bridge...Enjoy
Carolina Manhttp://thisboardrocks.com/forum/images/icons/icon6.gif
luigiboy
06-24-07, 05:50 PM
19 runs in 10 innings....my vote for for best eatin' is the MEAT served up by Caldwell County pitching, but that is just Post 100's opinion.
Carolina Man
06-24-07, 08:54 PM
19 runs in 10 innings....my vote for for best eatin' is the MEAT served up by Caldwell County pitching, but that is just Post 100's opinion.
Can't argue with that, its very obvious there's work to do....we better buckle up, it looks like its getting ready to get a little bumpy.....We need Hamby to pitch a fit like Crazy Lou did
Carolina Man
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