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Bites Nearby: The Pit Stop

The Pit Stop offers quick, delicious eats.

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Tasty lunch and casual dinner choices reign supreme on the menu. Wrap options include chicken portabello mushroom, steak teriyaki, roast beef and Swiss, seared sesame chicken and BBQ pork and yellow rice. Veggie lovers delight at the appropriately named veggie wrap or the combination of fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, lettuce, basil, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette. Add on fries and a drink for an additional $2.75.

Speaking of fries, you don't just have the traditional French fry here. Add some flavor with fries of the sweet potato or cheese variety, or opt for a different side dish such as onion rings, a knish, mozzarella sticks or nachos with cheese and chili.

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If you're looking for a burger to go with those fries, search no further than Pit Stop's extensive burger list with cheeseburgers, bacon cheeseburgers, double burgers, carb free cheeseburger, turkey burgers and more. Pick up a family pack of six burgers and three large fries for $21.

Dinner packages are another specialty here. In addition to the burger deal, three other options exist. The BBQ baby back rib dinner includes a full rack of ribs, two sides and cornbread, while the the family chicken dinner presents a whole roasted chicken, two sides and cornbread. Bring all of these delectable tastes together when you order the family kickback dinner.

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Great eats, perfect for summertime, adorn the rest of the menu. Sink your teeth into a chicken, lamb or veggie gyro. For a hearty sandwich with tons of flavor, try the crispy chicken bacon cheddar sandwich with ranch dressing or the steak sandwich with grilled onions and melted mozzarella on garlic bread. The Pit Stop also has a variety of paninis: steak, crispy chicken, roast beef and the reuben. Another pressed sandwich option is the Cuban with pulled pork, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, roasted peppers, pickles and honey mustard.

Salads are a big hit here as well. Try the backyard summer salad complete with grilled chicken, portabello mushrooms, garlic French beans, mesculin greens, tomatoes and goat cheese or the Cape Cod salad featuring grilled chicken, sliced almonds, crumbled bleu cheese, cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette and steamed vegetables. Add a cup of soup to the side for a complete meal. Selections include New England clam chowder, chicken gumbo, pasta fagiole, butternut squash and much more.

Kids have plenty to choose from too with the special kids menu, which has a burger, cheeseburger, hot dog, grilled cheese and chicken fingers on it. After the meal, everyone can enjoy dessert. Options include a chocolate cappuccino moose basket, cheesecake, apple strudel, fruit cobbler and more.

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