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Pender’s Cafe | Wilmington NC – Facebook
You can stop by 205 N Front St to check out their classic decor and Coca-Cola memorabilia OR order Penders Cafe fare during your next visit to Pour Taproom!
Pender’s Cafe | Wilmington, NC 28401
Discover this hidden midcentury throwback gem, looking much like did the same day the Pender family opened it in 1977 in historic downtown.
Penders Cafe (@penderscafe) · Wilmington, NC – Instagram
Est.1977 Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina~Wed-Fri 10am. Home of the Pender Burger. Photo by Penders Cafe in Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI).
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Devin Moore
Always a great burger at Pender’s! I stop here for lunch any time I’m visiting Wilmington. Nothing fancy – just a good, hearty, tasty burger – just like it should be!
… moreRick Liston
Old school. Cash only. Run by Meemaw and her Granddaughter. If they don’t serve it or are out of it, then you don’t need it. Low prices. Legit.
… moreGarry McCormick
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!
… moreFabulous Food Fanatic
Owner is so sweet. Very down home atmosphere. It’s a small eatery. Food was good, prices were reasonable. They were short staffed so there was a small wait but only a few minutes. The food was worth the wait. Drop in for a quick bite.
… morejohnston Graves
Classic diner experience. Food is average, but it feels like you stumbled into a relic of the 70s with a friendly atmosphere.
… moreTC Michigan
I have not been here before but it is on my bucket list. The reason one is that this restaurant was part of a scene in the movie “We’re the Millers” (2013)
… moreAída Ciro
Super delicious & juicy cheeseburger with mustard & sauté onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Big, fat, crunchy french fries. & ‘s medium coca cola. Or sweet tea. Excellent price $7.69 total
… moreMike Wilcott
Longtime local place with friendly staff and lunch country dining. Known for their hand pattied fresh beef burgers.
… moreLisa Bernstein
I really wanted to love Penders Cafe. I’ve passed it for years being in downtown Wilmington.
We walked in at 10:30am. Was told they were still setting up (hours show open at 10am). We felt unwelcome. But, they showed us to a booth.
The nostalgia factor is why they are getting stars. It’s really a cool place that has been preserved with time.
Limited menu was completely overpriced. And, nothing remarkable. I saw from a review there was breakfast. Nothing on the menu to indicate that. You have to ask. Bizarre.
We won’t be back, sadly.
… moreWe walked in at 10:30am. Was told they were still setting up (hours show open at 10am). We felt unwelcome. But, they showed us to a booth.
The nostalgia factor is why they are getting stars. It’s really a cool place that has been preserved with time.
Limited menu was completely overpriced. And, nothing remarkable. I saw from a review there was breakfast. Nothing on the menu to indicate that. You have to ask. Bizarre.
We won’t be back, sadly.
Miguel Nandlal
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!
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