There are many perks, but also many downfalls to living in a small town. For example, options for eating out – well, they are pretty limited when the town has 1,500 residents or less. The GOOD part about that though, is that these are not big chain restaurants run by employees who were hired to run them, but couldn’t care less about it. These restaurants are family owned. The people that own them are there, working day in and day out. It is there livelihood. It’s not just a ‘job’ to them.
One other thing you might notice at family owned restaurants is that you get generous size portions for the price you pay. Well, think about it – you aren’t padding some CEO’s wallet.
Lastly, and most importantly – I’ve the QUALITY of food and the customer service is exceptional. I’m going to use my favorite local restaurant, Slim’s Eats and Treats for example.
Here is there menu:
It’s got a little bit of everything and it’s simple and delicious. And MADE. FROM. SCRATCH. In house smoked meats. Hand breaded chicken strips that are tender and juicy served along homemade fries and their special Slim sauce. It’s by far my families favorite item on the menu, but I have yet to have something we DIDN’T like. (And I can’t forget the homemade ranch and the strawberry jalapeno sauce – to die for!)
But seriously? Homemade fries? NO ONE does that anymore. Most stuff comes frozen on a truck and they are basically heating it and throwing it together. Nope, not at Slim’s.
And if this menu didn’t have enough deliciousness on it, they have a different daily special every day. Like the alligator nuggets, crab rangoon burger, country style loaded fries, and SO MUCH MORE! No matter what the special is, it’s certain to not disappoint. Just take a look at their past specials on their Facebook page. They post their specials there every day so you always know what they’ve got in addition to their regular menu. They recently added a salad bar too. They’ve got food for everyone, no matter what your diet is – even a KETO girl like me 😉
If you aren’t full after enjoying your delicious food, they’ve got plenty of ice cream to finish off your meal. Make sure you try the lemon bar – it’s to die for!
So if you happen to be in the area or are just passing through, make sure to stop at Slim’s Eats and Treats for a bite. They get 5 stars from me and I bet they will from you too 🙂