Pat’s Snack Bar is more than a place to grab a bite to eat. The Morganton institution is a place the community gathers. And doing just that ar…

Lawson Callahan, Lori Hawkins, and Jared Callahan (from left) carry on Pat Callahan’s legacy at Pat’s Snack Bar, which has been open for 50 ye…

Lawson Callahan (right) considers his customers at Pat’s Snack Bar family, and Claude Huffman is no different. The two love to chat about old …

A Pat’s regular takes a sip as he waits for his company to join him for Tuesday breakfast.

Pat’s Snack Bar is one of Burke County’s oldest, continually operating restaurants. It’s open three days a week, Monday through Wednesday, and…