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Pal's Sudden Service — Restaurant in Johnson City

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Pal's Sudden Service
Description
Fast-food chain, founded in 1956, serving up burgers, hot dogs & fries, plus breakfast fare.
Nearby attractions
ETSU/Ballad Health Athletic Center
1081 John Robert Bell Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601
East Tennessee State University
1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614
Reece Museum
363 Stout Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614
The D. P. Culp Student Center
D.P.Culp University Center, Johnson City, TN 37604
William B. Greene Jr. Stadium
Lot 19, 1300 Jack Vest Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604
Nearby restaurants
Cook Out
1206 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Wellington's Restaurant
1216 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Wendy's
1204 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
First Watch
1150 W State of Franklin Rd #20, Johnson City, TN 37604, United States
Bubbakoo's Burritos
1120 W State of Franklin Rd #30, Johnson City, TN 37604
Starbucks
1150 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Italian Pizza Pub
807 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37604
Cootie Brown's Campus
1404 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
McDonald's
826 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37601
Red Llama
815 W Walnut St, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Pal's Sudden Service
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Pal's Sudden Service

1200 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
4.6(877)
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Fast-food chain, founded in 1956, serving up burgers, hot dogs & fries, plus breakfast fare.

attractions: ETSU/Ballad Health Athletic Center, East Tennessee State University, Reece Museum, The D. P. Culp Student Center, William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, restaurants: Cook Out, Wellington's Restaurant, Wendy's, First Watch, Bubbakoo's Burritos, Starbucks, Italian Pizza Pub, Cootie Brown's Campus, McDonald's, Red Llama
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Phone
(423) 926-0647
Website
palsweb.com

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Featured dishes

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Big Pal
Double Big Pal
Junior Burger
Sauceburger
Chipped Ham

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Nearby attractions of Pal's Sudden Service

ETSU/Ballad Health Athletic Center

East Tennessee State University

Reece Museum

The D. P. Culp Student Center

William B. Greene Jr. Stadium

ETSU/Ballad Health Athletic Center

ETSU/Ballad Health Athletic Center

4.5

(240)

Open 24 hours
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East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

4.4

(207)

Open 24 hours
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Reece Museum

Reece Museum

4.8

(55)

Open 24 hours
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The D. P. Culp Student Center

The D. P. Culp Student Center

4.8

(17)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

City Barbeque Johnson City Pre-Open Event Thursday
City Barbeque Johnson City Pre-Open Event Thursday
Thu, Dec 11 • 11:00 AM
421 North State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Forge a hairstick, bracelet, or keychain
Forge a hairstick, bracelet, or keychain
Mon, Dec 8 • 11:00 AM
Johnson City, Tennessee, 37601
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The Power of Manifesting Workshop
The Power of Manifesting Workshop
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 PM
602 Sevier Street #Suite 101, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Nearby restaurants of Pal's Sudden Service

Cook Out

Wellington's Restaurant

Wendy's

First Watch

Bubbakoo's Burritos

Starbucks

Italian Pizza Pub

Cootie Brown's Campus

McDonald's

Red Llama

Cook Out

Cook Out

4.2

(1.3K)

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Wellington's Restaurant

Wellington's Restaurant

4.3

(302)

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Wendy's

Wendy's

3.8

(567)

$

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First Watch

First Watch

4.5

(634)

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Christopher ThomasChristopher Thomas
Oh, my gawd! The burger I had was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time from a fast food restaurant! I was not disappointed at all. The meat was seasoned well and those patties were a good size. The double Big Pal just puts the poor pathetic Big Mac and Whopper to shame! It will fill you up! If you have a big appetite that is the way to go but if you don't you should go the regular Big Pal route. The Frenchie fries were awesome. The seasoned salt is a nice touch. The only issue I had was that the lady forgot my straw for my large Peachie Tea! I ran back to the window and she gave me one with no issues. And yes, the tea was good! Overall good experience at Pal's! I will be eating there again when I am back in the Tri-Cities area! And another thing, why aren't they everywhere?!?!? They really should think about expanding into other areas and states. I think a Pal's would do well no matter the city or town! Just saying! 😁😁😁
DonRon Gemini (DonRonGemini)DonRon Gemini (DonRonGemini)
The food is great however, like so many other locations, this location creates serious traffic hazards in the area. Any hold up creates a line around the roundabout and stalls the flow of traffic. This problem is going to cause accidents if something isn't done about it. UPDATE.. I see the problem is still the same. It seems the management here says the line isn't a problem. This is absolutely a problem and a traffic hazard. Do better or start over.
Tiffany HeatonTiffany Heaton
I love Pals. Childhood nostalgic type love. This location however....not on their A game. Either of my 2 visits today. My first visit they only gave me half my order and good thing I checked so I could tell them. Next time through (had to get food for my family back at home wanting a taste of the tri-cities) I ordered 8 hotdogs all the way add mayo........none of my hotdogs had mayo, however there was 8 hotdogs in the bag this time.
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Oh, my gawd! The burger I had was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time from a fast food restaurant! I was not disappointed at all. The meat was seasoned well and those patties were a good size. The double Big Pal just puts the poor pathetic Big Mac and Whopper to shame! It will fill you up! If you have a big appetite that is the way to go but if you don't you should go the regular Big Pal route. The Frenchie fries were awesome. The seasoned salt is a nice touch. The only issue I had was that the lady forgot my straw for my large Peachie Tea! I ran back to the window and she gave me one with no issues. And yes, the tea was good! Overall good experience at Pal's! I will be eating there again when I am back in the Tri-Cities area! And another thing, why aren't they everywhere?!?!? They really should think about expanding into other areas and states. I think a Pal's would do well no matter the city or town! Just saying! 😁😁😁
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The food is great however, like so many other locations, this location creates serious traffic hazards in the area. Any hold up creates a line around the roundabout and stalls the flow of traffic. This problem is going to cause accidents if something isn't done about it. UPDATE.. I see the problem is still the same. It seems the management here says the line isn't a problem. This is absolutely a problem and a traffic hazard. Do better or start over.
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I love Pals. Childhood nostalgic type love. This location however....not on their A game. Either of my 2 visits today. My first visit they only gave me half my order and good thing I checked so I could tell them. Next time through (had to get food for my family back at home wanting a taste of the tri-cities) I ordered 8 hotdogs all the way add mayo........none of my hotdogs had mayo, however there was 8 hotdogs in the bag this time.
Tiffany Heaton

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Reviews of Pal's Sudden Service

4.6
(877)
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5.0
6y

My go-to order when I occasionally stop before class is the small chili burger with cheese and a double jr. pal with cheese... my two favorite menu items, despite occasionally having the long standing local legend and fan favorite- The Big Pal, which I get if I don’t eat before class (cause before class I don’t usually have that big of an appetite and I just eat about half of each of the smaller burgers cause I can never decide between just one).

Service: AWESOME! You’ll be out quicker than you got in! Food: OUTSTANDING! Best fast food burger. Period. Price: VERY VERY VERY AFFORDABLE! You’ll almost never spend more than $5-8 for a single person. Food Portions: PLENTY ENOUGH! It’s almost like you’re cheating the system. It feels like you’re getting more than you paid for. It’s like when you were in high school and your buddy in a drive through of Zaxbys gives you a free cookie or brownie, it’s that same feeling except you aren’t getting anything free, the price and portions are just that good!

P.S. To Whom This May Concern,

I am graduating college here pretty soon and gonna have to go back home to Chattanooga, TN. It would be GREATLY appreciated if you considered opening a location there or somewhere closer than Johnson City. Chattanooga is after-all, a tourist city and one of the fastest growing, you’ll make your moneys worth. Please and thank you (:

Loyal...

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5.0
2y

Oh, my gawd! The burger I had was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time from a fast food restaurant! I was not disappointed at all. The meat was seasoned well and those patties were a good size. The double Big Pal just puts the poor pathetic Big Mac and Whopper to shame! It will fill you up! If you have a big appetite that is the way to go but if you don't you should go the regular Big Pal route. The Frenchie fries were awesome. The seasoned salt is a nice touch. The only issue I had was that the lady forgot my straw for my large Peachie Tea! I ran back to the window and she gave me one with no issues. And yes, the tea was good! Overall good experience at Pal's! I will be eating there again when I am back in the Tri-Cities area! And another thing, why aren't they everywhere?!?!? They really should think about expanding into other areas and states. I think a Pal's would do well no matter the city or town! Just...

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4.0
5y

I grew up with Pal's but my husband had never had the pleasure of having their cheddar rounds, burgers, or french fries. I took him there when we visited my home state. He enjoyed the food! I was a little saddened by the fact that the seasoning on the fries wasn't as good as it was when I was growing up. There wasn't enough of it on the fries. They used to load those suckers up, and man was it delicious. I told my husband they were so good that he wouldn't need dipping sauce. That want true on our first visit. We hit Pal's before going back to the West coast. The second order had a decent amount of season salt and proved my point of "You haven't had good fries until you've tried...

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