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Blue Ribbon Diner

1004 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, NC 27302-9679
919-563-7020
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Ranked #2 of 40 restaurants in Mebane
Cuisines: American
Most recent review
- 22 May 2013
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Southport, North Carolina
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

It was diner food, but good. This is the place to go if you want a burger and milkshake (milkshakes are awesome). Definately try the fried pickles! It was clean and the staff was super nice. Actually a little too nice as we were asked by at least 4 different employees if our meal was good. Either they thought we... More

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Burlington, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

food was ok, prices were high for the quality and quantity food...nothing special...had small children with us they sat us in the very back part of the restaurant out of sight....really not impressed with the visit....kids did enjoy there food...but it is kinda hard to mess up fries and chicken nuggets....not sure if I will go back....nothing special

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Chapel Hill, NC
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We've eaten here several times. Each time has been worse than the time before. The latest meal hit rock bottom. How can you ruin a hamburger? Mine was a cold thin dry square of meat. As the buffalo burger, it had a dab of buffalo wing sauce and cheese, but not the pepperjack I'd ordered, and lettuce and tomato. I've... More

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3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stopped in for lunch while driving own 85 and decided to stop at the Tanger Outlet. We have been to Mebane a few times and we did not know what we were missing. Obviously they offer diner food, but for those wanting to eat a little healthier, they have a nice chicken basket tray for kids and very good grilled... More

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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34 reviews 34 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I would describe this place as a "fast food" kind of diner. It has a limited menu (burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs), but it's always delivered fast and with friendly servers. They have great milkshakes and I usually get either the veggie burger or the salmon burger which are both good. If you are looking for that "New York"... More

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Mebane, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Blue Ribbon is a great restaurant in Mebane that both locals and people on I-40/85 can enjoy. The staff is very good and prompt. Even on Sundays after church the wait isn't too bad. The food is excellent and the 50's diner atmosphere is a nice touch as well. Look at the pictures on the wall and you'll notice that... More

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24 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Stopped in for lunch after a shopping trip at Tanger Outlet Center. We were very impressed with the tasty food, the great service and the pleasant surroundings. We ordered burgers and agreed they were the blest ones we had eaten in a long time!! Really enjoyed our lunch at this restaurant!

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Burlington, North Carolina
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67 reviews 67 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

I've been going to this restaurant for several years. The daily specials are a nice, reminds me of the traditional diner atmosphere. The server we always ask for is Julie, she is quite a character and always treats us like family. I like the way they try new things on their menu from time to time, their chicken barbecue which... More

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Princeton, WV
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I thought the food was good and the prices reasonable. The service was great. The diner felt clean which is the most important thing for me. Because if the establishment were not clean I would not want to eat there in the first place. The desserts looked really good. I am looking forward to trying the big brownie with ice... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Excelent service, the food Was very good. I ate Chicken club, great onions rings. My Wife ate smokey Chicken

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