Pender's Cafe

I am a new resident to town and have been making my way around to the locally owned spots. I popped in for lunch and had the most delicious cheeseburger! I ended up adding on hushpuppies, which were also delicious. The diner is a step back in time and absolutely adorable with counter and booth seating. My burger came with fries and homemade sweet tea, which was very refreshing. The owner was kind and invited me back. I told her the next time I am in, I am getting the fried apple pie and ice cream!

The staff was so nice and everything about it is so good! I went in and the lady was very patient with me since it was my first time. I tried their Pender Burger and absolutely loved it! They were really kind and attentive, 10/10 would recommend! It was a few streets down from the Downtown Campus of CFCC but it is really worth the walk!

A local gem. Same owner since 1977 who can share a lot of history of the local area. Menu is simple and takes you back to an earlier time frame. Restaurant is nicely decorated with Coca Cola items from the past. We ordered the breakfast special (see photo of their signboard). Items came fast and hot. Good breakfast with simple pricing. The old school lunch counter will take you back to earlier times and you can have great conversation with waitstaff and cooks. Booths are nice and reserved for parties of two or more. Check out the original tin plate ceiling and the designs. How many restaurants today can you find friend bolangi sandwiches!