If we're being totally honest, for us, food is more than just for sustenance. Sure those calories keep the internal engines running but eating, again - for us, is about a lot more than keeping the engine primed. It's about passion - because who doesn't scarf down a great plate of food without passion? It's about fellowship - because meals are always more enjoyable when shared with others. It's about variety - because who wants to eat the same thing over and over? (Right?) And it's also about comfort - because there's no better place to find comfort than with a plate of food that reminds you of the good old days or simpler times. And there's no better place to find comfort food than at the many family-owned restaurants in North Carolina. Check out the one below and be sure to add it to your bucket list the next time you're in or near Brevard!

We're talking about Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop located right in the heart of downtown Brevard.

Rocky's opened back in 1941 as a drugstore and soda fountain. Then, in 1946, the service expanded to a full luncheonette.

Since then, Rocky's has served generations of locals and visitors of Brevard with some of the best comfort food around.

The menu, of course, is about as long as your arm and includes 10 ways to order up one of their famous burgers.

And 12 hotdogs already dressed to the nines with fixins'. Good luck making that decision. Or, order one your way.

Also up for grabs: 15 different kinds of scrumptious sandwiches, plus a variety of salads and soups.

There actually may be enough comfort food here to choose something different every day of the year.

And of course, you'll want to leave room for a big, sweet finish.

Whether it's a creamy shake or malt, an ice cream soda, one of their rockin' smoothies, or an outrageous sundae, you'll be talking about this meal for a long, long time.

And of course, it's all served in Rocky's authentic 50s-style diner. But Rocky's isn't just a diner.

It's also a store!

Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop has changed hands since it opened all the way back in 1941, but it's still family-owned.

Stop in and grab a lunch from the counter the next time you're in town and in search of comfort food like no other. Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop has all the comfort food you could ever want. Check the website to see the full menu and hours of operation.

When you're finished checking out one of the best family-owned restaurants in North Carolina, take a peek at some other things to do while you're in Brevard.