Grandma’s Hands

There are a handful of things that really irk me, stepping in gum on a hot day, lazy or rude people, flashing light and reading reviews that claim to have found a hidden gem. When you look into these reviews most of the restaurants are located on Main St, a busy highway or in a shopping center, not hidden very well or at all.
The epitome of a hidden gem would be the truly hidden eating joint called Grandma’s Hands. It’s so off the beaten path that a search will bring up two different addresses (1406 Dickey St or 811 Scale St). It’s certainly nowhere near Main St or a shopping center. What makes it a gem is twofold, the people running it and the food.
Chicken wings your thing? They make ‘em just about any way you could want. Breaded or grilled chicken more appealing to you? Well, the ladies at Grandma’s Hands can fix you up. One of the most elusive food items in this town is a real good hamburger. Sure, damn near every building with four walls puts a hamburger on their menu, but are they juicy, flavorful, chargrilled or even consistent? No, and there in lies the problem. Borroum’s offers a really good burger, but the hassle of fighting for a seat counts against it a lot. Mike’s char grills their burger but the char isn’t very intense. This place serves up a great burger and the combo will cost the same as the 2 a.m. burger combo at Huddle House ($ 5.00).
It definitely fits the description of a dive, with its dark, non-​fancy and basic interior. I saw a pool table, but it was pretty dark in that area. There is a pretty good stream of local foot traffic since it is located in a residential neighborhood with several apartments and houses within just a couple blocks.
The menu is very basic but it has the important things, hamburgers, chicken, fish and salad. Tea here is only $ 1.00, cheapest anywhere in town! If you want to turn a sandwich into a combo it’ll only cost you $ 5.00 (sandwich, can drink, fries or onion rings).