Over the long Memorial Day weekend, Judice Inn surprised fans and patrons by sharing a picture of its newly renovated additional seating area. This update marks the first glimpse of the much-anticipated renovations visible outside the Johnston Street burger staple.

Locals have observed the ongoing work from the outside for weeks, but this photograph offers the first peek into the revamped interior. The additional seating area, adjacent to the original restaurant, promises to enhance the dining experience while maintaining the beloved eatery's classic charm. Judice Inn has assured its loyal customers that the original section of the restaurant will remain unchanged.

The new seating area is designed to offer a brighter and more spacious atmosphere, with plenty of natural light flooding the space. This enhancement aims to provide patrons with a more comfortable and enjoyable environment to savor their favorite burgers.

Although Judice Inn has stated that the renovations are still “a work in progress,” the community's response has been overwhelmingly positive.

Owner Gerald Judice said that there is still some decorating that needs to be done, but the "old-time feel" was a focus, and the Judice Inn team nailed it.

The new seating addition came out really nice as we increased our seating capacity from about 50 to about 125!  It has the same old time feel of the original but much more capacity.  It will be a work in progress as far as decorating walls with Judice family photos and award plaques but it’s ready to serve up the “Best Burgers in Town” for over 77 years!

Customers and fans of the legendary burger joint agree, already praising the additional seating and new restrooms.

One customer noted, "Just left & it looks great!" while another exclaimed, "Very Nice Y’all !!!" Others chimed in with, "Looks beautiful. Congratulations on the renovation," and simply, "Wow." One patron said, "Looks nice," while another added, "Very nice! Can’t wait to bring the fam!" A long-time customer shared, "Wow I didn’t know what they were doing inside. Looks great. Eager to go, haven’t been in a while."

First, a pickup window, now additional seating as the renovations continue at Judice Inn. We can't wait to see what the legendary burger joint does next.

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