Newk's Eatery — Restaurant in Hattiesburg

Worst customer service I’ve ever had and this came from the night manager this evening. If you’re looking for a restaurant in town that values you as a customer, look elsewhere. We’ve continued to come back even when our order wasn’t always correct, but no more. Had a receipt for $135 and change tonight and they wouldn’t accept cash payment. Had exact amount on me but manager wouldn’t accept because one bill was a one hundred dollar bill. Didn’t need to make change but still refused to accept the cash. Luckily I had a debit card on me but it will the last time any of my cards or cash will be used at this place. I understand if they need to make change for a hundred that it could put them in a bind but no need on this occasion. His little smirk about the situation didn’t improve my mood. We’ve reached a point in our society where most of the people you deal with don’t care if you come back or not, they’re still going to draw their wage for being there regardless. To top it off, got all the way home and part of our...

I went the first time and didn't like the food, but I was giving it a second try. This time I order a Greek salad, which look so greasy that I had to ask for them to change it for another one but with the greasy dressing on the side. The waiter was super nice and help me with that, brought me a new salad, I just used a little bit of the dressing and it still felt like there was too much oil in it. I ate probably half of it and just stop. Maybe five minutes later started to feel funny in my stomach and had to run to the bathroom. So if you go never order that salad. IDK the other recipes but the Greek salad is awful. I will not come back to this restaurant ever again. The service is great, they are super nice and help you with your requests, that's why I give it 2 starts... Uptade: my friend that ate the other half of my salad also got sick, we been spending some quality time with our...

I dig Newk's. I don't care for chain restaurants for several reasons.. much of the food is heat and serve.. the sodium content is through the roof.. the menus are all near identical, etc. Newk's is an exception. The salads are friggin awesome. The soups are great. And the sandwiches are delish. My go to is the Pimiento Cheese sandwich with Tomato Basil soup. It's the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup kicked up a couple notches. Also, Newk's Mac & Cheese is exceptional for a fast casual. The Black & Bleu salad is really good, too. The way they toss their salads in the dressing before finishing it and bringing it to the table is a game changer. 5...