Visit North Carolina - What to Eat in North Carolina

Heading to Raleigh and the Research Triangle? Wondering what to eat before the Duke game? Who has some of the best beer in the USA? Well North Carolina has a lot of great options for travelers and tourists to fill their tummy when they travel. Here are five things every visitor to North Carolina should try.
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[@laurab2924]

Most NC thing he said "they have the unsweet tea but I don't know why, no one drinks it" facts.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@Beachcomber I don't drink tea at all

[@neeciT]

I work a McDonald’s in Winston Salem and yes a lot of people order the unsweetened tea. Even the half gallon of unsweetened tea. The most popular way is to cut sweet tea with unsweetened tea. I don’t get it but it’s definitely a thing

[@ValeriaMartinez-cb4wi]

That’s the truth, In our restaurant we refill the sweet tea every 40-60 minutes unlike the unsweet which we refill every 3-4 hours.

[@b-genspinster7895]

Hmm I figured the most NC thing said I just bought a house and I’m from New York. Or, I just moved here from California.

[@judishaw6105]

Some like myself have diabetes and can not have sugar so we can not have regular tea. We have to get unsweet tea and use artificial sweeteners.

[@TheyCallMeRoam]

Seems like most of the people watching this are from NC

[@haroldthackston7745]

Jerome Foster that’s because We know how good it is

[@iceygaming5626]

Lol yeah

[@captainantilles7837]

Indeed born and raised

[@nataandrichardflora7660]

Really you think

[@kirbyham-ham7894]

I’m from Asheville

[@firstnamelastname1899]

Wow I guess KZbin knows where I live lol

[@woltersworld]

It knows all 😄

[@jonathanponce9932]

First Name Last Name i felt this on a virtual level

[@JoshDHelton2006]

@@woltersworld sun drop vrey popular

[@pamelabetts6459]

I'm from N. Carolina and proud of it!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@garnetjohnson4902]

Nope. Nopety nope nope

[@garnetjohnson4902]

@mista dont play I sure do!

[@aB-dw9td]

@@garnetjohnson4902 ....what's wrong are you not liked or something....

[@jt2506productions]

Appalachian mountains, Outer Banks, Charlotte, Research Triangle! This state has it all! The colleges here are phenomenal too! Proud to call it my home!

[@jasonjennette7389]

I lived in "exile" in GA for 30 years. Never once did I ever say I was "From" Georgia. I am "From" NC. I'd explain that NC has the best beaches and the best mountains. I don't know what you call that chunk in the middle, but its pretty darn good, too.

[@Blessed2bFresh]

I moved to Charlotte from Orlando (34 years there) and I don't ever want to leave this wonderful state!!

[@Blessed2bFresh]

BTW that middle part is called the Piedmont

[@anything6743]

You can’t mention NC Donuts without talking about Brit’s Donuts on the Carolina beach boardwalk. One year it was ranked 2nd beat individual donut shop in America

[@imatreeguy1143]

I've woke up and drove 2.5 hours to get a half dozen and milk and set on the beach and enjoy then go home lol.

[@bryanawalker5776]

Exactly!

[@ratkinson5160]

Opening weekend of 2019 saw about a 2 hour wait....and a line all the way down the boardwalk. The donuts at Britt's are worth it.

[@biggdogrlh]

I grew up going to Carolina Beach every year at the end of July first of Aug . Britt's was a staple on my vacation . I remember not having to wait or wait long before the got so dang famous . Sitting on their bar stool chocolate milk and two doughnuts please

[@carolinapanthers8855]

Hell yeah!!!

[@grovephil33]

How could you leave out COOKOUT?!

[@Brosef336]

Also he didn’t mention Biscuitville.

[@tosht2515]

Mark did a great job but allow me to elaborate a bit. *_NC BBQ_* - Eastern Q is whole hog with vinegar and pepper sauce; Lexington Q (western) is pork shoulder with tomato based vinegar sauce *_seafood_* - NC seafood is available throughout the state but if you're ever near the southern coast, hit up the town of Calabash, NC. It's a tiny fishing village with a seafood restaurant on every intersection. Calabash style seafood is a thing. *_biscuits_* - NC has a real love for biscuits...breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mark showed Bojangels' which is headquartered in Charlotte but other NC chains famous for their biscuits are Hardee's (founded in Rocky Mount, NC) and Biscuitville. No need to visit Hardee's of course. *_Carolina style_* - If you see Carolina style hot dogs or hamburgers, it _usually_ means coleslaw, chili, chopped onion and mustard. Sloppy but delicious. *_pimento cheese_* - This was invented in New York but the south loves pimento cheese and it seems that NC is really fond of it. *_Pepsi_* - Yes Cheerwine is from NC but did you know that Pepsi was also invented in NC?

[@adamhovey407]

I live in South Carolina, but I live near Augusta, pimento cheese is basically something I grew up eating as poverty food, even when I lived in the Midwest. So, when I found out that people Associated it with wealthy people, I started laughing.

[@tosht2515]

+Adam Hovey Yup. I know it's featured at The Masters...never looked up the history. But I'm with you. In NC it was always a cheap spread you picked up at any grocery store...convenience store/gas station even.

[@Fearless4ever36]

YES on the BBQ. North Carolina BBQ is fantastic but there are very distinct differences in different regions, the sauces, how the meat is prepared, the cole slaw!

[@russell28533]

I was stationed in NC for 4 years, near the Eastern Shore. I have discovered two truths to NC: The food is amazing (especially chains like Smithfields and Bojangles). The other is the people there are some of the nicest and friendliest you will ever meet.

[@woltersworld]

Amen to that. And thank you for your service.

[@moisesleon5200]

Yeah if your white

[@garnetjohnson4902]

NO they're NOT. They're total and complete assholes.

[@camdynmcelroy1750]

I take it you where stationed in either Cherry Point or Camp Lejeune

[@EggersEggers-pd6te]

Thank you! Smithfields is the best fastfood in NC. There's a lot of good hole in the wall joints too.

[@aliciaunaryan4751]

Thank you for the great tips. My husband and I are considering moving from South Africa to North Carolina. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@woltersworld]

North Carolina is a very diverse state. The mountains to the west are gorgeous. The coast is beautiful. Research triangle has a lot of museums and culture. It's a really nice state.

[@adamhovey407]

I live in South Carolina, which, like North Carolina, is pretty diverse with regards to landscape, but, nowhere near as big. I like the Blue Ridge Mountains, in North Carolina. I would stay away from the coast, it's just because I prefer mountains. The area around Cherokee is nice, although I don't really care too much for Cherokee itself, too touristy, my friend's family is from there, and he doesn't like it either. You have big cities too, like Charlotte. If you want, you could live in South Carolina and work in North Carolina, that might actually be a little bit cheaper, if you're moving because of a job. I will tell you though, that in North Carolina, actually in South Carolina too, come to think of it, the Piedmont is growing very quick. I technically live at the very Southern edge of the Piedmont, but not the part that's growing really quick. So you need to take the stuff into consideration, like I said I love the mountains, but unless you're in one of those touristy areas, don't expect it to be a cakewalk to get groceries. Take in a pow wow while you're there, Pembroke has some good ones, from what I hear. It's almost 3:30 in the morning, that's the best advice I'm going to give.

[@micaelavandermerwe5956]

Alicia Una Ryan we are also planning on moving!!

[@adorabasilwinterpock6035]

God bless you❤ Whites are being murdered in SA, you are so welcome in the USA🇺🇸

[@aliciaunaryan4751]

@@adorabasilwinterpock6035 thank you kindly

[@An0maly111]

I live here (NC) since 2001. I’m Dominican. I love NC !

[@TheIves33]

If you're still in the state, hit up a Cookout! Its fast food like bojangles. They have delicious cookout style food that is cheap but good quality. Their BLT is 1.50 and will rock your world. They use crushed ice instead of cubed, and they have soooo many flavors of shakes that are too thick to drink through a straw. You've gotta check it out! I reccomend the cookout style hotdog, cheddar style burger, and cajun chicken sandwich. Kiddos would love the quesadillas 👌 i love cookout can u tell lmfao😂

[@dicksdrugsanddebutantes9305]

You can also combine up to 4 flavors in a milkshake

[@stylez8444]

Peanut butter banana fudge milkshakes are the best.

[@ChaseHerndon]

Ivy m Jesus r u ok

[@zuriel13g]

Watermelon milkshake is the best

[@evan4905]

As a native North Carolinian, I can vouch for everything in this video. Thanks for making our state look so attractive, Mark! And if you haven't already, you've got to try NC-grown muscadine and scuppernong grapes-they taste 100 times better than any grape grown in CA!

[@woltersworld]

thanks for the grape tip :)

[@March-1-1]

I love the bronze muscadine grapes!!! 😋 Wilson NC native here!

[@WeBeeJamming]

We are full. No vacancy. Thanks

[@Love1nOther]

As a at least a 7th generation North Carolinian, I can say LIES! Muscadine wine is trash! I hate it! But if you must drink it, Hinnant vineyard makes the best.

[@ljovanovich4737]

Ummmm but did any of that barbecue sauce look like the stuff we use? Not to me

[@klausjespersen]

Stay safe everybody in NC

[@journalism101]

Go to Cook Out. It's the best fast food restaurant ever.

[@woltersworld]

I'm on it!

[@journalism101]

@@woltersworld You'll love it. Great food and great deals. It's all over North Carolina. It started in Greensboro in 1989.

[@donskeezy8762]

I go there on my 2 am hungry and drunk nights

[@journalism101]

@@donskeezy8762 That's a great place to get a late night meal

[@CareyWaye]

Amazing shakes, great char grilled burgers and they have a size of tea called “huge.” Don’t expect to actually drink the shakes; they are more like a blizzard or McFlurry...but better. Banana pudding is my favorite flavor; it has real banana and nilla wafers blended in.

[@territp]

Calabash style fish!!!! Named after the coastal town of Calabash, NC, you will find this style of fish/shellfish throughout the state. Lightly breaded with their special recipe then deep fried. Popcorn shrimp calabash style is to die for.

[@angelg.8462]

I love going to Calabash and eating the fresh seafood and those hushpuppies too😉

[@edstroud7315]

You should also hit up one of the livermush festivals here in NC too. Livermush and egg on toast with tomato and Dukes mayonnaise, AMAZING!!! JS

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I hate liver. So when I moved to NC I was surprised cause I never saw that offered. Just awful, to me .

[@li4th120]

I moved to nc and I absolutely love the food, Sam Jones and duck donuts are my favorite

[@AshlynBiggers77]

Love seeing a video about my home state!! Always enjoy your videos.

[@GummyBear4234]

Britt's Donuts at the Wilmington Beach boardwalk are hands down THE BEST donuts I have ever had in my life. Go if your in the area during the summer. There will be a line outside the shop but it is so worth the wait. Another popular dish around the coast of NC is the low country boil. It's usually a mixture of crab, shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. It's really good.

[@sierrabaker5254]

Hi! I was born and raised in eastern NC and just wanted to say you did a great job with this video!😁💓

[@woltersworld]

Thank you Sierra!

[@francistubolino8810]

From SC, but have lived in Raleigh for over 3 years, and I really LOVE it! Food and people are 2nd to none!

[@InformalGreeting]

I lived in eastern N.C. for three years (Thanks Uncle Sam!) and there’s exactly one restaurant I miss. Smithfield’s chicken lives in my dreams. I’m going to take a trip back at some point just for the chicken.

[@EggersEggers-pd6te]

Man I love their food. They are the best in NC. It's just too bad they're aren't any chains on the west. I live on the west now. But grew up on the east. So I know where a whole lot of good places are & most of them are almost never mentioned or featured in any videos.

[@jjlebon6798]

Love your videos and your enthusiasm. I’m a proud North Carolinian and your vid makes me more proud

[@jas88cam]

Spooky timing there - this video popped up in my Inbox when I woke up to set off for the drive to Asheville today! Definitely checking out the beer, BBQ and donuts, as well as Biltmore.

[@woltersworld]

We must have some weird traveling connection :) 🧟‍♂️

[@peirlandspirit5709]

Thing to add to all of this is that of you see a food related festival, go there and try it, you won’t regret it. The seafood fest is a big one and a festival is usually happening at some point. So try and find those, local volunteers and people are nice as well.

[@eddieclark5930]

I love being from NC, cause it is my home state. Born and raised here. It have everything you want to tour. The beaches and the landmarks like the Biltmore house the beaches the foods drinks the sweet tea and it's cities and towns. Hope you enjoy it.

[@tammierenee8835]

I’m from NC and those are all great suggestions. If you get a chance to eat chicken pastry or collards please give those a try. Another great video.

[@woltersworld]

Will do on my next visit. Heading to Charlotte early next year.

[@bryanawalker5776]

Tammie Renee yesssssss Tell him! With some moist cornbread( even better with honey butter). The sides are endless though. Black eyed peas, potato salad, homemade BAKED Mac and cheese, deviled eggs, Hopin John, Succotash, fried okra, hell even mustard greens! Chicken and Dumplings are fire too! Soooo many good eats. Casey’s in Wilmington has a good amount on their buffet. But the absolute best is homemade food from the original locals. Some restaurants are amazing but not all are created equal. I’m the biggest foodie ever and a NC native. And I appreciated this video. Please continue to come back and dive into the yummy deliciousness Mark! Also, if you like hot sauce, there’s a hot sauce store in Wilmington and Brits Donuts on Carolina Beach. And yes the seafood dishes really ARE endless. Ok, I think I’m done for now lol

[@JerryCollins101]

In Cherokee have the trout. They are swimming in the morning and on your plate for dinner.

[@woltersworld]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@mqrgan]

North Carolina barbecue is actually divided in two halves. Both are pretty unique, but the eastern part of the state definitely has the more vinegar based sauce. They barbecue shown in this video looked more western to me. Both styles are really good but that vinegar base in the east is to die for.

[@MarkRowsey]

Yes! Lexington style (chopped) is the best! In Charlotte they seem to have more of the pulled.

[@arunaugustine568]

Western style is known for its tomato based ("sweet") sauce. Lexington is supposedly where the split begins geographically.

[@NCTarheel55]

The Eastern style is king. Stay away from Lexington. Good video.

[@newbeginningsnewlife1921]

Morgan W Eastern where bc in the center of Raleigh we do “Smithfield’s” or we could make our own!

[@rcs1785]

Morgan W I stg that eastern bbq be hitting different

[@veralatham7011]

If you want to try wood smoked bbq in Eastern North Carolina stop in Ayden ,NC to SKYLIGHT INN. Delicious bbq. Eastern north Carolina is known for its seafood, take a tour of the Crystal Coast (Craven, Carteret ,Pamlico Counties)and just ask any of the locals who has the best seafood and chances are it will be delicious.

[@rogeraustin8694]

There are many wonderful places to dine in the Raleigh area from sit down restaurants like Brewery Bhavana to doughnuts at Rise. Durham and Chapel Hill to the West also have great places. You will find amazing Indian food around the Research Triangle/Morrisville (Little India) area and pretty much any ethnic food you want all around the urban areas. North Carolina has a number of different regions and even accents from the coast to the mountains. There were a lot of immigrants from different areas that settled together; English, Scots, Germans, etc. There is a lot of German influence in the northwest parts. Scots can be found around Laurinburg, but there are pockets of them in the west. There is a lot of soul food and country cookin' around too so don't forget that. Barbeque is available most places, but many people (like myself) make their own. I prefer the eastern style, but won't turn down anything else. In tourist areas like Asheville, Wilmington, or Boone, you will find good food as you will in the major urban areas like Raleigh and Charlotte. In the more rural areas, you will find a lot of country food that you would find in other states. The craft beer movement in North Carolina is amazing. Asheville has a lot, but there are small breweries and brewpubs everywhere that are worth a visit. Y'all come on down.

[@stephaniemorehead5709]

Please don’t forget Biscuitville...one of the best breakfast places on earth....

[@hadassahgrace5]

Duck donuts is the best

[@woltersworld]

Insane good

[@jacksonk.2733]

Natalie Swoveland ayee I work there

[@haroldthackston7745]

100% Agreed.....I could use an insider to ship Duck Donuts to Greensboro 😜😜😜

[@erinbarnes9277]

@@woltersworld They also now have a Duck Donuts in Greenville, NC.

[@Yenemay55]

Thanks so much for posting this.

[@latoyalee2620]

Biscuits and sausage gravy is a must try. Its the first thing i ate when i moved to NC😋

[@theguycode4248]

I really enjoyed your video. You really hit the nail on the head. Having been a North Carolina chef I know there are some amazing and unique food items to try. I suggest if you are ever in Blowing Rock NC n the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains stop by The New Public House and visit Chef John Dean for one of his amazing house made liver mush biscuits. You can’t go wrong and it is a North Carolina staple.

[@kristenhouse9799]

I'm from NC so Its so cool to see a video about it!!! Totally hit the nail on the head- Cheerwine is the BEST!

[@coycalloway9557]

Love Cheerwine but Sundrop is the Best !

[@chillyfreddie]

I miss all that food, I’m from Alaska but, feel in love with that when I went to meet my future family. I wish I could get some of the sauce.

[@glcoldlady4654]

I really like CHURCHES chicken too my daughter loves their jalapeno poppers and they have so many sides to order.

[@newbeginningsnewlife1921]

Baby you need try “Grandsons”! It’s awesome!

[@xtinamay1018]

NOT a lie 😋 so yummy

[@ellenarchambault8526]

I ate at Bojangles while passing through. Excellent.

[@angelg.8462]

Yes, we love our sweet tea!😁 You will find hot boil peanuts not only for sale on the side of the road but in gas stations too!!😉 I'm from coastal Wilmington, NC and y'all are welcome here anytime💛💙

[@williamedmundson3159]

Angel G. Britts doughnuts Carolina beach is the best isn’t it ?!!!

[@bryanawalker5776]

William Edmundson yessssss 🙏🏽💜

[@kryptosuperdoggaming]

I’m native to North Carolina I’ve been living in Asheville for all of my life and yes there local brewery is awesome.

[@TehElusiveMoose]

Definitely visit CookOut! It's a chain restaurant that started in NC and has expanded along the east coast. They are famous for their "CookOut Trays" and over 40+ milkshake flavors. Plus they offer Cheerwine (which Mark talked about) and Sundrop, which are by far the two most popular soft drinks in the state. You won't be disappointed!!

[@woltersworld]

I'm on it! Thank you.

[@TehElusiveMoose]

Let us know what you think! North Carolinians are proud of this place haha

[@woltersworld]

Will do!

[@mikesuzio2566]

i drink unsweet tea sometimes I have 6/7 teeth that need root canals/fillings

[@robertobrien7102]

Kicking back at cookout now. Use a quesadilla as burger buns

[@MrMaballa9]

You've got to go to Carolina Beach and try Britt's Donuts served hot. To me the best. They're light and airy and oh so sweet.

[@susanwedell7627]

Asheville NC here and we have the best food ! its a mix of soul and jazzy~ lets enjoy the mountains and food ~ Later Gater

[@caseymoreau2188]

From NC good job! Came to check lol

[@user-hg7gc8xs7t]

You are so much fun...luv your exuberance 😊

[@chiefcaptainmoroni1]

This was great!!!! This guy needs to be the host of North Carolina Weekend. Enthusiastic and has told us more in a few minutes than NC Weekend does in 6 weeks. No art. No wine glasses, no dance, just good NC people and food.

[@williamedmundson3159]

Seriously if you are looking for THE best doughnuts go to Britts doughnuts Carolina beach 😍

[@JoshuaBelton]

Nice video I am a KZbinr who is from NC and yeah this is a pretty good list. I subbed, keep up the great work!

[@chadtorres7402]

The rock store bbq stallings NC !!!!!! Definitely try it man seriously

[@arabellasmith8841]

Cook-out, hardees/red burrito/ in Boone nc "daniel boone inn". Coaches and dickies. All great places here in nc

[@Scaphism_]

I live in Charlotte NC, if you are ever downtown try any of the street food most of it's great.

[@FilAmIslanders]

You did a great job on the video, but you only scratched the surface! So much more to discover in North Carolina... But you still did an awesome video! I only wish you had time to read these awesome comments by the great people who have just watched this video! Sweet Tea, Barbeque, and Muscadine grapes! COOKOUT! How could you miss that one! Eating at the COOKOUT is like going back in time for some good ole North Carolina hamburgers and hotdogs. The kind you can't find anymore...

[@chrissyatwell8341]

If you're ever in a part of the state that has a Biscuitville, definitely have a quick breakfast there! They handmake fresh biscuits all day, in full view of customers.

[@mfb3042]

The first time I had key lime pie was an hour south of Kittyhawk.

[@badgervance5552]

I’m from sc and back in the day Durham had a spot called pan pans. Theeeeeee best food man. Good times

[@thekingjoshow3084]

As someone from North Carolina, this is spot on.

[@BucketListTravellers]

This is making us so hungry! The BBQ sounds amazing 😋

[@aleyaad]

Cookout!! and Try the milkshakes with a burger! Flounder! Calabash chicken Craft beers

[@MoparGuyaq]

When your in St pauls NC visit tarpackers, best place to go to as well as fuller's in Fayetteville, pembroke, and lumberton (original location might still be closed from hurricane damage)

[@hgman3920]

If you're at a NC local BBQ place, don't overlook the Carolina-style hamburgers. These are prepared with mustard, chili, onions, and cole slaw (preferably the red BBQ slaw) and take burgers to a whole different level.

[@jacquelineholts4801]

Definitely Bojangles! Had them last night...omg their biscuits and seasoned fries and supreme tenders Oh My!!!! Soo good! Mooresville, NC is fill of great eateries!! La patisserie is to DIE for!!! Famous Toastery, BOMB! So many other places I cant name them all.

[@eizyaws]

I miss Bojangles!!

[@theworldisajojoreference8342]

I'm from Mooresville and I can confirm

[@MrMusicfan65]

Next year go to Britts down at my hometown

[@devynyates1929]

I live in Charlotte. Love this video dude!

[@joshreid1822]

Biscuitville is a must if your in NC best biscuits ever!!

[@michellelove34]

The best donuts in Nc is "Bakers Dozen" ! Oh my Gawd, they bake them fresh each day and they are not too sweet they are just right...to die for. Coming to Raleigh, gotta try them!

[@nissreenessa2232]

COOKOUT my friend... gotta try that!!! Especially the chargrilled Cajun chicken 😋😋😋

[@KingJarJar6]

I agree. I live in the triad. It's the best

[@kenyonmcclain560]

Vinager based sause that's east Carolina western Carolina different but both are amazing

[@PBee8108]

Damn, now I want to go back home to NC.

[@JohnHillRSNStudios]

Orange Twist, Davis Donuts, Forest City, NC Best donut ever!

[@warriors1erwin]

Fellow Ashevillian here!! Great video!

[@woltersworld]

Thank you! And seriously, you all have some amazing beer up there

[@lauriemclean1131]

Used to live in NC, and what I miss the most is the barbeque at General McArthur's near Laurinburg. Amazing stuff! And they also have lots of fried cornbread and fatback on the buffet. Sigh. Now I'm homesick. 😢

[@corpcog7772]

Please do more videos in the states

[@bowiegod69]

If you are in Fayetteville, you have to go to Zorba's! A great diner and their hash browns are amazing!

[@MyLife-og2kr]

OMB Copper baby! One of the best beer I've tasted.

[@erinbarnes9277]

If ever in the Washington, NC area.... DEFINITELY check out Bill's Hot Dogs on Gladden Street. Amazing! I've lived in North Carolina my whole life and had never heard of it..... until my husband introduced me to them a couple years ago. I am not a big hot dog fan, but I could eat these everyday!

[@frednich9603]

Whenever I drive east of the Mississippi River and south of the Mason-Dixon line, I always map out to see how many times a day I can eat at cookout

[@xxball3r5xx]

Gotta try good Shrimp and Grits! Invented in NC!!

[@Viper3048]

One place to visit that's nice is Hickory. I recommend eating at the Olde Hickory Tap Room. Some of the best food I've ever had anywhere as well as my favorite beer of all time, the Ruby Lager. I couldn't recommend these things enough really. If you go then you won't regret it.

[@marcelrobinson]

Finally, Wolter has been to a place I have been too. Loved the North Carolina BBQ. I loved Bojangles, but that biscuit was bad.

[@bryanawalker5776]

Marcel Robinson I’m a native and I can agree that Bojangles biscuits can be hit or miss but most definitely best fresh out the oven and golden brown. Any more than that, and it’s a wrap!

[@yolandadery3733]

Moved here from FL 2 years ago and we still haven't scored any good NC BBQ yet, but I have seen DD, so I will try that next. The hush puppies are addicting though. We have Bojangles and KK in Florida, so I'll have to find replacements for those 2.

[@markchase3582]

Go to Grandsons in Smithfield NC, best southern food !!

[@jadecassell9252]

If you like hard cider, try Bold Rock Cider near Asheville, NC. They have it on tap at most local, family owned restaurants, and some bigger local restaurants. Or you buy a case at Ingles.

[@samgilmore9532]

Love Britts Doughnuts at Carolina Beach and Melvin's Hamburgers in Elizabeth Town

[@biglexi]

So for the bbq there are two styles in NC: Lexington and eastern. Eastern style is vinegar and pepper based with no tomato used in the sauce. Eastern style also uses the whole Hog. Lexington style uses tomato, vinegar and red pepper flakes in its base.

[@phil2u48]

When my friend comes down from Chicago, we have to go to Asheville to fill his SUV with beer, and have brunch at Tupelo Honey.

[@MyLife-og2kr]

Why Asheville? I live in Charlotte and I've lived in western Carolina for 3 years and during that time, I've often visit Asheville.

[@phil2u48]

Doubo Doubo W He likes beer from the micro breweries there.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@MyLife-og2kr I'm from Charlotte too 👍

[@debrabutler9447]

Asheville girl here. Some of the best food you will ever put in your mouth, besides mama's and grannies cooking of course.

[@bobblount7183]

should be what outsiders like to eat in N.C-N.C. residents 1-BBQ (eastern) 2-collards 3-Steaks on the grill (ribeye) 4-Fried Chicken 5-Fried Bologna --damn I am getting hungry--

[@woltersworld]

Me too 😁

[@Durzothorn]

Best Burger on the Eastern seaboard is in Greensboro little place called Hop's gotta give it a whirl.

[@RavenLunacy44]

There is a tiny BBQ place in Burgaw, NC. It's called MeMa's. Its SOOO good. I believe its ranked top 15 in the entire state. Burgaw is a tiny town just north of Wilmington.

[@jacobbradshaw1985]

MeMaws is amazing!!! Rose Hill/Wallace resident here

[@brandonhudson9952]

I miss my North Carolina home!

[@ImaniBrooksimb]

Please y’all, go to Smithfield’s Chicken & BBQ!!!! It’s a must place to go for good bbq fooood omgggg

[@An0maly111]

Imani Brooks yes!!!!

[@hsg2422]

Try the NC State ice cream! Sooo good!

[@mallorieself4147]

if you’re headed through greensboro hops burger bar is a must

[@bigramz7547]

If you’re in Raleigh, hit the Mayflower on Capital Blvd. ALWAYS goto Bojangels. I could go on....

[@chrisjernigan9215]

Visit Smithfield Nc The food is amazing. And the best bbq comes from there. They have some of the worlds best hotdogs(they’re red in color).