Since 1947, Wade's Restaurant has been standing like a beacon of hope for hungry employees of Draper Corporation and Duke Power in the past and, in more recent times, hordes of families looking for delicious Southern cooking. The sight of their regular patrons walking out after a satisfying meal only underlines their emphasis on good food and efficient service.

The daily changing menu may feature baked ham, roast turkey with dressing and topped with giblet gravy, macaroni and cheese, grilled chicken or hamburger steak. Those looking for a quick bite could choose from the abundance of sandwiches - beef hash, tuna salad, grilled chicken, ham or cheese - mostly topped with lettuce, tomato or mayonnaise or a tomato based barbeque sauce and slaw.

Homemade pecan pie comes straight from the founder Betty Lindsey's cookbook while other pies such as French silk, peanut butter, lemon and hot apple may catch the eye at dessert time.