Located at 336 S. Elm Street in Downtown Greensboro,
SnackBar offers breakfast foods, sandwiches, salads, entrees, and sides in a
casual environment. There is a full bar, and delivery is available.
Restaurants too often struggle with issues of identity. The décor
may not suit the menu or the quality of the food may not match the pricing.
Thankfully, SnackBar does not suffer from this conundrum. It is what it says it
is, and that is perfectly adequate.
Like many Elm Street eateries, Snackbar’s confines are long
but narrow. Tables line one side, a counter covers the other, and there standing room
for maybe a person or two between them. The interior is somewhere
between retro and industrial and not a particularly striking example of either
(the stools suggest a defunct barbershop), but does it really need to be? The
bar, the food, and the TV screens will likely be enough to get people in the doors.
SnackBar’s menu goes above and beyond bar food staples. You’ll
still find your wings, chicken, and burgers (including the aptly named 10 oz.
Big Ass Burger) here, but you can also partake of po boys, chicken and waffles,
and made-to-order omelets. The added variety is a welcome touch.
During my lone visit, I opted for a grilled shrimp wrap with
slaw. The sandwich was healthily dosed with Cajun mayo that provided a nice
kick, and the shrimp tasted fine. The slaw, on the other hand, was
appropriately creamy albeit somewhat bland. At $8 for the sandwich and a side,
the price was fair.
Given the slew of restaurants on Elm, it would seem that
this one would have to do a lot more to distinguish itself. But if you’re
simply looking for a satisfying bite to eat downtown at minimal cost, SnackBar
won’t disappoint.
7.5/10
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