Groovy Beast

Just flew in to Charlotte on the way to head up to Boone. We stopped in based on Yelp reviews ... and we in complete agreement with the raves previously posted This is a fantastic independent restaurant located just off the freeway. Clean, nicely decorated, with exceptionally friendly and efficient waitstaff and great food - exactly what we needed midway through a long travel day The burger was terrific - fully dressed on a buttery egg roll with chili, slaw, and condiments! The fries on the side were outstanding; crispy and nicely seasoned. My wife really craved a grilled cheese and some onion rings - and even tho this combo was not on the menu, our server readily accommodated her request. When I stole an onion ring I realized that the onion rings were freshly hand-made, some of the best rings I've had in my life!!Drinks were efficiently refilled, to go cups and refills offered - Wow!A wonderful introduction to North Carolina and a perfect meal to fortify for the remaining travels of the day.

Found the Beast on Yelp while visiting Gastonia and told my sis about it. She had heard good things and we headed over. Cool vibe, and CRAZY menu! We ordered the Grilled Cheeseburger, Yard Bird chicken sandwich (grilled) and Brussel Sprouts. Our server was hilarious and so very helpful...wish I knew her name (thank you!). The food came and we shared sandwiches. AMAZING! Everything was so tasty with almost layers of flavor. We are trying to find a way back before I fly home. That good. Go!

This place was slammed on a Friday night! We opted for the patty melt, burger, fries, and Brussels. Fries and burgers were solid, nothing amazing. The Brussels stole the show! I'd return just to snack on them. Service was a bit slow but they looked short staffed. Every table was full at one point. We'd go back!

Had an amazing brunch at this hidden gem! The friendly service and spacious vibes were perfect, complemented by stunning art walls. The highlight was definitely the crunchy bologna sandwich--absolutely incredible! I paired it with a breakfast shot (OJ, Jameson, and Bacon ), and it was a flavor explosion. Highly recommend this spot for brunch!

We were a group of 8 and we were sat pretty quickly. We had great service. I ordered the berry salad with the vinaigrette and it was so yummy! Probably one of the best salads I've had in a while. My fiancé ordered the UFO burger and seemed to enjoy it. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. Our drinks were a bit on the weak side. I couldn't taste the alcohol at all. I'd recommend this spot of groups & families with kids. Very inclusive type of menu.

I had the shrimp Poboy sandwich and a side order of onion rings and both were excellent. My husband had a hamburger and he said it was one of the best ones he's had in a long time. We will definitely go back.

We have been dying to check out Groovy Beast's new location and finally had the chance this weekend. Every other time we found ourselves in the area, they had a packed house and we had our dog with us, so we couldn't dine in anyway. I would love to see them offer patio seating since they have so much space outside of the new building. This time we left the pup at home since it was so hot and managed to swing by between lunch and dinner. Perfect timing! Our waitress (I believe her name was Nichole) was phenomenal. She was attentive without being overbearing and offered great conversation along with stellar customer service. The place was really cute and well laid out. Music was a little loud but I believe that was mostly due to originally sitting directly in line with the main speaker. We moved one booth up and problem solved. I'm sure when it's a packed house like any other time we have been by, the music is drowned out by all of the people. Just be aware if you're sensitive to sound.. last booth on the far side may not be the best seat for you. Having only been to Groovy Beast once before at the previous location, we had to study the menu for a bit to make our decisions. Everything sounded amazing. That's always such a catch 22. On one hand, you know no matter what you order it's going to be good... but on the other, you want to order it all! In the end we decided on the steak nacho appetizer, chicken wings, and a salad. All perfect options! First off, those steak nachos deserve a spot on the main menu! The steak is cooked to perfection which is almost unheard of when it comes to appetizers. Most places offer small pieces of over cooked and chopped up cheap cuts. Not here! Every bite was seasoned well and cooked better than any filet I've had from a restaurant in a very long time. Maybe ever. The chips were thick enough to hold up to the toppings but also crispy without feeling hard. The bbq sauce and cheese were both delicious and just enough to add to the dish without overpowering. The peppers and other toppings also perfectly complemented the steak. Plus, there were toppings all the way to the end. Most of the time you end up with plain chips once you get past the first layer, but not here! 10 out of 10 would recommend and would order again any time they were on the menu!Next up, my husband opted for the wings. And since it was probably about 3 pm at this point and we hadn't eaten, he decided to spring for the 10 piece. Which worked out great since he was torn between sauce options and he was able to get half of each flavor. The menu said the wings are jumbo and they're not kidding. Tons of meat and lots of flavor. They were cooked perfectly and both sauces were delicious. The bbq sauce was the same as the nachos and so good. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The garlic parmesan was packed full of garlic and had an almost buttery sauce. I was so full, I barely tried a bite of each but what I had was great. And my husband thoroughly enjoyed them. Unfortunately his appetite was bigger than his stomach so he wasn't able to finish them all but we made sure to box them up. Guess we'll have to see how they reheat.As for my meal, I went with the Buffalo Solider salad. Yet another great choice! The salad was huge and loaded with Buffalo chicken, salad greens, banana peppers, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, parmesan cheese, and house-made croutons. The ranch also seemed to be house-made (pretty sure our waitress said that all dressings and pretty much everything else is done in house daily) and was really good. People who are picky about ranch know that's saying something too. As for the salad itself, I feel like no matter how much I ate, I couldn't find the bottom of the bowl. I made sure to finish all of the chicken and as much as I could of the rest but that is one big salad! We also got a couple slices of the cheesecake to go since we have been dying to try them out. And even though we were still miserably full last night, we at least tried a bite of each. The dunkaroo cheesecake is perfection! They really nailed the flavors and icing. It took me back to childhood lol. I swear, even the new ones they have in stores now don't taste like they used to... but this cheesecake hits the nail on the head! The cosmic brownie was also really good but very rich. Which I figured going in and had planned to buy some milk to go with it but haven't yet. So soon as I get some, I'll work on that one more. Both tasted amazing and I would buy them again as well. All in all, you have got to check this place out if you're ever in the area! Tons of props to the owners and employees who have made this place what it is. I know it has been a labor of love. Also, pretty sure I seen a Roanoke College flag in there so curious if the owners may be from VA as well. Extra points if so! Thanks for the great meal and can't wait to return!

We have been driving by the Groovy Beast for a while, so we decided to run in on a Sunday evening. It's a nice open space with merch at the front, along with the cash register and a cooler display of desserts. There's a full bar in the middle of the dining room, which is open and large enough for a larger party. The menu is not too big, so you can expect that the food you're ordering is going to be good because they cook it a lot. American fare, some with groovy names like, UFO Burger or BYO Glizzys. I stick with the Party y melt on rye toast, with onion rings, and my husband got the Cheesin' Steak with fries. Love: Fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and well seasoned. Patty melt was well cooked and I'd only suggest a touch more salt, I asked for extra onions and a side cup of the comeback sauce. I like to dip my melts for extra sauciness. I'd definitely order this again. My husband liked his Cheesin Steak and would order again. Nutter Butter Banana Pudding- could've been a little smoother texture, a little more nutter butter, and I did expect an actual Nutter Butter on it somewhere, but I'd order it again!Prices-great pricesThe hostess was very nice, welcoming and full of great energy. Meh: I love onion rings, but these are fried chicken battered, so they're REALLY crunchy. I felt like the batter kind of took away from the onion, which is the point of the onion ring. I'd eat them if someone else ordered them, but I'll stick to ordering their fries, and can't wait to try the Disco Fries.Service is inconsistent. Some people sat down and had their food-similar dishes-rather quickly. It seemed to take a bit for us. Even the server approaching us after we'd been seated took a while. She seemed confused about entered or not we were her table. Between the onion rings and the rye toast on my melt, the roof of my mouth was a little scratched up. I will definitely be back to try some of their other items, including that glizzy and grilled cheese burger! The salads looked full and fresh, so I'd also give those a try one of these dog days of summer! Support a small local business and give Groovy Breast a try!

Great portion size and presentationOrder on door dash and it went smoothlyChicken was still warm and everything was fresh

Amazing! The brussel sprouts and the loaded fries left me speechless!! Service was awesome!! Would have drive right past if I hadn't been looking for it!! Make it a point to find this place! You won't regret it!!