Ken Mary's - Shelby

This is always a great stop for breakfast and the weekend buffet.

The first time I went to Ken and Mary 's, I was pleased. I went with my family that time. Then recently, I went by myself. I waited for a while then the hostess asked if I had been helped. I told her that I was ready to order. She walked away. Then the server came out with the hostess walking behind her. No big deal. But the server must have taken offense. My food was out quickly, but not what I expected. I let her know, but she was unfazed. I decided to give my pancakes a try. They were cold and tough. It was as if they were just thrown on a plate after they had been sitting awhile. The eggs were still warm. But everything else was cold. The mild disrespect from the server continued. I decided to be a good sport and tip anyway. My breakfast was only $9, so I left a $2 cash tip on the table. That 's a 22 percent tip for being ignored and being served cold food and something that was unexpected. She let out an Oh! And looked at me like I was the jerk. It 's a shame. It was so nice the first few times, I was there. And who knows? Maybe I was the jerk for leaving a $2 tip. But I felt unwelcomed. So I won 't be back anytime soon. So I changed my review from 5 stars to 2 stars.

Disappointed, we tried to revisit today but for the second time they were closed. This was a great breakfast joint, sad to see they are not open now. They need to update their hours, if any, on Google maps.

Ken and Mary's offers the best country-style food in Shelby.

The food service here is consistently excellent. They offer the best home-cooked meals in a cafeteria-style setting. If you're passing through Shelby, NC, make sure to stop by and try their food. The owners and staff are really friendly, too. They're open until 2 PM from Monday to Sunday.