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My NC Foodie Recs
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items My NC foodie recs for people that actually love flavor🙂↕️ From Greensboro to Durham to Raleigh, these spots are worth the money and the calories. Good eats, hidden gems, sweet treats, seafood, halal, comfort food, and late night cravings all in one...
I’m a very picky eater at times but this food truck really satisfies my hunger. Especially when I just want something light and quick.
Astro Dogs
Don Gala is honestly one of my comfort food spots. Their bacon cheese fries are SO good and always hit when I’m craving something greasy and filling. Definitely one of those places where the food actually tastes seasoned and fresh instead of giving b...
Don Gala Pizzeria 1101 West Gate City Boulevard - Order Online
Pantry Fried Chicken is one of those spots that ALWAYS hits when I want real comfort food! Their chicken is crispy, seasoned really well, and actually tastes fresh instead of sitting under a heat lamp for hours. Definitely one of my go-to spots when ...
Pantry Fried Chicken - Greensboro, High Point, Lexington
Flavoures is one of my favorite spots when I’m craving something sweet. Their smoothies, ice cream, and other sweet treats are all really good and always taste fresh. I like that they have a lot of different flavor options, so there’s usually somethi...
Flavoures: Order Online
Cheesecakes by Alex is one of my favorite dessert spots in Greensboro. Their cheesecakes are SUPER rich, creamy, and actually filling, so a little goes a long way. I love going there when I want something sweet but still homemade and comforting inste...
Cheesecakes by Alex | Greensboro, NC
Mellow Mushroom is one of my go-to pizza spots. Their pizza always tastes fresh and flavorful, and the crust be hitting every single time. It’s one of those places where you can really tell the difference in quality compared to regular fast pizza spo...
Mellow Mushroom | The Best Stone Baked Pizza
This is for my healthy girlies 🥗 I love their bowls, smoothies, and little snacks. Everything tastes super fresh and flavorful without making you feel heavy after. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I’m trying to eat cleaner but still want someth...
Happy + Hale | Fuel Happiness | Raleigh + Durham, NC
One of my favorite spots in Durham! They have two locations in Durham, NC and the food never disappoints. They sell frozen lemonades, catfish, hot dogs, burgers, and all the good comfort food fr. Perfect spot when you want something quick, flavorful,...
Jimmy's Famous Hot Dogs – Burger • Wings • Shakes
Queso Monster is literally the definition of trendy street food done RIGHT 🤪🤪🤪 They have everything from loaded quesabirria tacos and Takis corn to aguas frescas, lemonades, nachos, and crazy loaded fries. Definitely one of those spots you go to w...
Queso Monster - Raleigh, NC - Food Truck | StreetFoodFinder
Chicken Bee is SO good if you’re into Korean-style fried chicken 🍗 The chicken always comes out crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. Definitely one of those spots where you randomly crave it out of nowhere. Their sauces really be carrying too.
Chicken Bee – Hello Chicken Bee!
Goodberry’s is one of those classic NC dessert spots that never misses! Their frozen custard is so creamy and smooth, especially during the summer. Perfect little late-night sweet treat spot fr.
Goodberry's Frozen Custard
Sushi Love is so underrated. The quality be fresh every single time and their prices are actually reasonable compared to a lot of sushi spots. Perfect little chill date night or “treat yourself” spot when you're craving sushi without spending your wh...
Sushi Love
Ale House always hits, but the Durham/Chapel Hill location specifically is so good!! Good food, good drinks, plenty of TVs if you're into sports, and the atmosphere is way better than some of the other locations. One of my go-to casual spots when I w...
Location & Menus Durham, NC - Carolina Ale House
QueenBurger got some of the best smash burgers in the Downtown Durham area, no exaggeration. Crispy edges, juicy in the middle, and the burgers actually got flavor instead of tasting like plain cafeteria meat. Their fries and shakes hit too. Definite...
QueenBurger
This place is so underrated. Their Atlanta-style wings be seasoned so good and actually crispy, not soggy. The fries always hit, and the slushies are perfect if you want something sweet with your food. Definitely one of my comfort food spots when I’m...
Tasty Stop 3600 North Duke Street - Order Online
This place is so nostalgic for me. When I was a youth intern at WUNC Radio, I used to go to Parker and Otis all the time on my lunch breaks for a BLT and Zapp’s chips. It has such a cozy family-friendly vibe, and it’s one of those Durham spots that j...
Parker and Otis
I LOVEEE Boricua Soul. Their mix of Puerto Rican and Southern food is seriously so good and comforting. The beef empanadas are top tier every single time, and the Boricua Soul bowl is fire. And don’t even get me started on that strawberry lemonade… l...
Boricua Soul
If you love Mexican food and trendy TikTok-style eats, this is definitely the spot. The food is amazing, the drinks are super cute, and the whole vibe and ambience make it perfect for date nights, birthdays, or just going out with friends. One of tho...
Mezcalito - Durham
Dave’s Hot Chicken is definitely one of those spots for when you’re STARVING. Their chicken is always super crispy, crunchy, juicy, and packed with flavor especially with that Dave’s sauce on it. And if you love spicy food, this is absolutely your pl...
Dave's Hot Chicken: Home
Mr. Tokyo on West Gate City Blvd in Greensboro is honestly one of my favorite sushi spots. The portions are huge, the food comes out fresh, and you really get your money’s worth. Perfect spot if you want sushi, hibachi, noodles, or just a big comfort...
Mr Tokyo Restaurant: Best Japanese Restaurant in Charlotte, NC
I get the same thing at literally every Chinese restaurant I go to, so sesame chicken is always my test. If the sesame chicken is nasty, the whole restaurant is automatically a no for me. But Golden Wok’s sesame chicken is FIRE every single time. Cri...
Golden Wok
For my girls that are NOT on a budget and love good seafood, Full Moon Oyster Bar is so worth it. Their seafood is always fresh, flavorful, and the oysters are literally to die for. The vibe is really nice too! Perfect for date nights, birthdays, or ...
Full Moon Oyster Bar | North Carolina
Crave and Rave is one of those lowkey food trucks that deserves way more hype. Their halal food is SO good, especially the lamb over rice. The portions are huge, the food is always flavorful, and it really hits when you want something filling and com...
Order Crave and Rave Halal - Durham - Uber Eats
The Box Seat is such a solid casual spot in Greensboro, especially if you’re into sports bars with good food and a laid back vibe. Perfect place to watch a game with friends, grab drinks, and chill for a few hours. Their wings are fire, and they sell...
The Box Seat
Okay wait because Hwy 55 lowkey clears a lot of burger spots when it comes to desserts. Their frozen custard, concretes, banana splits, and milkshakes are ridiculously good. It gives old school diner energy in the best way possible.
If you have a sw...
Hwy 55
For all my people with a sweet tooth, this is the spot! They sell ice cream, cake, Dubai chocolate covered strawberries and so much more! Y’all gotta check this out😋
Best Dessert in Pennydale, Greensboro, NC | Drizzle Cafe | Dessert ...