Best dives or mom n pops places to eat/drink at in NC?

[pstall]

I know all about Charlotte but the BBQ thread got me to thinking about the whole state.

What are some must places to eat/drink in the Tarheel state?

[CarolinaNCSU]

From my hometown (Siler City), Johnson's for a burger is a must. Been going since I was like 2, they only cook 12 burgers at a time, and pretty much the only thing that has changed in the 75 years its been around is the prices. The place only has 5 booths and 12 barstools, and you will be waiting in line.

[sunbunny]

Bill's BBQ in Wilson. If you want any info, just google Bill Ellis BBQ and read his site. Bill can be a sonofabitch, but nothing compares to his Q.

[4Corners]

Yeah Wilson, Washington, and G-Vegas are good little towns towards the eastern part of NC.

[Davidson Deac II]

Speedy's BBQ in Lexington. And if you are in Winston Salem, West End Cafe is always good. Another place in Winston thats great, but a little more expensive is Salem Tavern, which is in the 250 year old Moravian village (old Salem). Excellent old style german food.

[Floppin]

River View grocery in Bethel NC, (it's in Watauga County) a little bit past trashcan falls. They butcher their own organic local beef. They have the biggest fuging burgers ever for 3 bucks. They have to be over a half pound. It's a little podunk gas station with apartments over it in the middle of nowhere.

[GritsRgreat]

Sunny's Dutchmill in Rock Hill.

[Brokenbad]

Yeah Wilson, Washington, and G-Vegas are good little towns towards the eastern part of NC.

Bill's Hot Dogs, Hog Heaven, Down on Main Street, Boss Hawgs, The Mayflower and Frank's Pizza are all good ones....

[sunbunny]

King Chicken doesn't make the list? Or is it Chicken King? Anyway, every time I ever had a delivery to Washington, that place was lined out the door. Or either bums were just hanging out.

[Jackofalltrades]

Gary's BBQ and Porky's are both great and are both in China Grove.

[Happy Panther]

Speedy's BBQ in Lexington.

Or Lexington BBQ.

Everyone seems to have a favorite but both of them are frankly great.

[pstall]

good spots. im gonna have to carve out some sat's the next several weeks between college football roadtrips.

[Brokenbad]

King Chicken doesn't make the list? Or is it Chicken King? Anyway, every time I ever had a delivery to Washington, that place was lined out the door. Or either bums were just hanging out.

Ahh!

+Rep

The people you saw hanging out were very old and retired bums/thugs. They were often spotted playing checkers on top of the trash can.

[Floppin]

Ted's Kicken Chicken, North Wilkesboro NC, just past the US Armory building in the woods on the left in a cinderblock building.

Best fuging wings EVER!