10/09/09

Old fashioned, feel good dining

by sh21

Pikes is in South End across the street from the light rail by Tremont Street in an old warehouse. The menu is pretty simple burgers, sandwiches and a few home cooked "feeling" daily specials. But the main thing that they are known for is milkshakes and hand crafted beverages.

Every time I have been to Pikes the dining room is quite cramped, especially if it is busy. But it is worth a stop to have some decent food, good deserts and a shake.

Also, fun fact for this place is that part of Shallow Hal was filmed here with Jack Black and Gwenyth Paltrow.

• Pros: Friendly atmosphere, milkshakes and specialty drinks
• Cons: Tight dining

12/15/08

Yummy & Nostalgic!

by EmilySchemily

This restaurant/soda shop is a gem compared to Charlotte's more upscale eateries. I'd say it's just a fun place to go for lunch on the weekend and it's an adventure in itself... just fun to be at an old school soda shop. The milkshake and burgers were very good and they had a pretty large menu for somewhere that is just known for their milkshakes (wow, the cupcakes looked good, too). The service was very good! This is a great place to take a family, but not annoying for a 20-some like me, just lots of cute kids enjoying ice cream : )

• Pros: great food, friendly service
• Cons: slightly hard to find, parking on street

04/20/08

still open

by ucdburritolover

funny, I just called them and Lisa answered the phone and said they're open until 2pm. Probably not closed for business. the phone number is 704.372.0092