When you have already cooked the big Thanksgiving meal (a week early) for your family - where else would you go for the meal on Thanksgiving Day ! Hubby and I have always been fans of K&W. They did not disappoint today. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were big. The only problem was that they ran out of pie. We came for lunch and I would say they were holding back the pie for the dinner crowd. They also ran out of soft rolls. We will have to come back so hubby can get his favorite chocolate cream pie. I was able to snag a piece of coconut cream and I have been eating it for 2 days. read more

K&W Cafeteria - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Great specials. Two complete meals including dessert and drink for $25. We got so much food that we brought some home. Everything tastes good. Most everything was super soft and easy to eat. I didn't care for the macaroni but it's ok. The rest was fine. Friendly service. Plenty of parking and area ro walk. read more

K&W Cafeteria - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

I came to get lunch to go after visiting a church in town . The service was good and friendly. Ambiance is the typical cafeteria experience with booths and a buffet style line. The food was a disappointment. There was a good selection but all the meats looked overcooked and not fresh. However, the vegetables looked good and tasted good. My chopped steak was dry. The cashier charged me for a drink although I didn't order one then she had trouble subtracting it on the cash register. She had to flag down her manager which had me waiting for 10 minutes! Anyway, I ate here many moons ago and it was better then. read more

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First of all the service was great! The food was very disappointing! I never complain about food but I did request a refund. Country style steak: the gravy felt like jelly in my mouth and had a weird taste. Mashed potatoes: I couldn't taste since it was smothered in the gravy Mac and cheese: no flavor at all. It tasted like wet noodles Greens: tasted like they opened the can and heated them up. Cornbread: it was actually good. I'm not sure what has happened with K&W but I will not be visiting again at least not this location. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Country Style Steak Cornbread Mashed Potatoes Macaroni and Cheese Greens - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

We have held meetings at K & W in Burlington for many years and always serve dessert and a drink during these meetings. The food can be hit or miss at times and the place definitely shows its age but you can't beat the service from two servers who've been there FOREVER, Jody and Renee. They always know what's going on and are great at helping us make our meetings successful by serving those desserts that are still yummy and a cup of coffee or tea to our members The current general manager, Joe, is also great and is so very helpful to us with the bookings. I recently had chicken tenders and fried okra for lunch between our groups and it was super good too. YM 10/2025 read more

Wow! We really enjoyed our food. My son and I are from Chapel Hill and we go to get the country style steak. What good service our waitress was Renee'. See you all soon. Thank you Angela read more

I used to absolutely love K&W Cafeteria when visiting the Greensboro area, but this recent visit was disappointing. They were minimally staffed, workers appeared stressed out, and they didn't have many food items available. They also had very few salads available - no 7 layer salad, which is my favorite. The food quality on the items they did have was great but, regrettably, this overall visit was disappointing. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Fried Whitefish, yams, fried okra, potato salad, broccoli, rolls, apple pie. - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

First off, let me say that I LOVE K&W. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, they are impossible to find and when you do, it seems the standards have gone down . . . Significantly! I went today with great anticipation and got one of my favorites - turkey with dressing and Mac and cheese and cabbage. Let me just say the cabbage was the best part! The dressing was so salty, I could t eat it. When I was leaving, I noticed the 85 sanitation grade, which explained the way the food looked. Normally I would have gotten mashed potatoes but they were a bit brown and shall we say, questionable. Everyone there was extremely nice and friendly, but when you are going someone to eat, the food has to be decent. Unfortunately, I won't be going back to this K&W. read more

The bathroom floors were FITHTY!! May 17, 2025 will not return until rating change Hope you will address this cleanliness read more

WOW! Went to the K&W in Burlington today and was super surprised at some of the changes. I got chicken parm. Not only was it delicious but on Monday they have a special. Main dish, 2 veggies, bread, drink and dessert for two was only 23.99! Best part was we had our favorite host, Renee Stewart so our service was EXCELLENT! Thanks K&W for a deliciously delightful meal! read more

I live near Chapel Hill and their K&W closed not long ago, which is so sad. I was in Burlington to get my Covid vax so thought I'd hop over here for some comfort food. I really needed that! Happy to say everything hit the spot. Our waitress was the sweetest too. In the future when I need a K&W fix I'll definitely be coming by!! You get a lot of food for not a lot of money. I like that! read more

K&W Cafeteria - A lot of food for not a lot of money. - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

The food is cold the waitress are rude as hell they give you plastic forks too eat with this place has gone to hell and back closed it up

Jodie was amazing. Due to her great service and good food I will be back. Great place to bring work co-workers.

Went for lunch at K and W the food was good and Jodi the the waitress kind and courteous amazing service.

Ordered online and manager said they didn't have it and treated me like I was a thief. He wouldn't even look at my order confirmation. I asked for refund or food before I would leave and he called police. Manager was rude and combativ. I did get order after long wait and a promise of refund today but did not get a credit. I would not recommend this restaurant read more

Worst service ever! Foodies beware. No fountains drinks, but instead of them telling you they charge you. Sweet tea had no sweet, had to get my own drink bc the waitress-Tabitha never came back! no onions for my pinto beans even though I was told it was, never would've gotten them. Tabitha went to go cut up some, came bk after cleaning tables to say there are none. Ask for a manager-Joe who came to the table with the nastiest shirt on in the world, I explained and asked to remove my drink$2.99 and pinto beans he says "why would I do that" then he reaches over my plate to grab receipt with an attitude, then he says he didn't know drinks were out, you are the manager!! Never apologized then sends updated receipt to Tabitha to bring to the table. Unacceptable!! read more

Chose to go to K&W Cafeteria in Burlington NC for Thanksgiving instead of cooking this year and my visit was the worst ever as far as my meal of Turkey dressing w/gravy & cranberry sauce and collards. The Turkey/dressing was lukewarm warm, the collards were tough the sweet potato casserole was dry as +*^# . My daughter ate ham & chicken breast strips, cabbage and she said the cabbage was nasty, but she's a kid, I know they didn't look appealing that's why I changed to collard. I remember when it would be a line 3 lines wrapped around inside now when you go regardless what time it is you just walk right in and get in line with NO waiting. Business there have fallen off really badly. I had to put my food in a box to take home to heat and then eat. Think That might be our last $30. Spent There. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Ham, Chicken Fingers, Cabbage - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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For cafeteria food it's good. Calm relaxed atmosphere. Service is good. Just a little pricey, could use plate options along with a la carte options. read more

Food is pretty good. I usually get a garden salad and the roast beef. Their roast beef is really good. Wait staff is friendly and helpful.

Well... it was.... A cafeteria. You can't expect much from these places, and I understand that but my goodness the food was just terrible. Mac and cheese was watery and bland, fish was nice and crispy but mushy on the inside, they don't refrigerate sauces and when I tasted the tarter sauce I wanted to throw up. Needless to say it did go right through me. The service was great they took the mac and cheese off the menu when I complained but I think the meal should have been free with how sick I got. Our waitress was Renne and she was a total sweet heart the woman who was checking us out was also really nice and assured us, the food being bad wasn't in our head. The smell of the bathroom seems to roll into the dining area. I feel bad for the little old woman who had to serve me, she had to be at least 80 years old doing the job of 3 people. Over all not a great experience we won't be back. read more

Food is good but the person on the registered was rude and a smart a need to change something the waitress was very good we found out later the the rude one was a manger read more

I love this place. My family and I love to meet up here as a bad way point to have dinner. The food is always fresh, hot and served with a smile. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Roast beef w/onions, tossed salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens, sweet tea and a roll - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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We eat here regularly but unfortunately we have seen roaches in the dining room and on the serving line. One was actually crawling around the salad bar. Had to leave immediately. It's such a shame , we love the veggies and the pie etc. Wish they could fix this It's a nice location but roaches are unacceptable. read more

We always enjoy eating at a K&W and this is the closest one to us. Hope you choose to eat at a k&w

Today, while dining, decided to use the restroom. Was utterly disgusted to have witnessed an employee by the name Annette, the one that cuts the cake and pies leave restroom without washing hands..Please dont eat here. When I alerted the manager about the situation, she mentioned she would take care of it. And that it was the end of Annettes shift,so she was leaving. What in the world did that matter? Also, overheard another employee mention she does that all the time. read more

My husband and I eat here a few times a month. The food is quite good and give good portions. Service has been great and enjoy going there. Good food at reasonable prices. read more

Ate at the Burlington location on 12-1-2023. The girl at the end of the serving line had a very bad attitude and found it impossible to say "Thank You." She printed out our food ticket and just handed it to my wife with the very obvious attitude that she just didn't want to be there. Manager was sitting at a table in the dining room and was notified but done absolutely nothing about it. He even watched her treat the customers in that manner. We can eat at any restaurant we choose too. It WILL NOT be here anymore. read more

My parents and I use to go to this restaurant all the time. I now go with my husband. I love the liver and onions.

Not sure what is going on because the food has been good in the past but on 11/14 it was terrible! Got the spaghetti after seeing the country style stack looking old and not fit to eat. The spaghetti was served off a pan that had been sitting behind the serving line so it was cold and not fit to eat. Got to the deserts and there were only 4 choices and what was there was about half what you normally get and looked like it had been thrown on the plates. Also no choices on bread and they were out of butter! I think I heard that some K&W's were going to close so maybe this is one of them! It will be if they don't do better than this! I will say that my ticket was adjusted but I was hungry when I left and greatly disappointed! read more

I frequent this location with my grandmother for take out. She likes the food here because they pretty much cater to the much more mature of age crowd (old people for those who are like, "huh?") who have ailments like high blood pressure and diabetes. So, the food is often lacking seasonings. It's buffet/cafeteria style dining, so there is a pretty decent variety. They also offer choices of dinner rolls/bread, and desserts. When I go here, I usually get the chocolate creme pie, jello, and soft roll (yeast roll). I don't actually eat the food because as much seasoning that is required to please my taste buds, I may as well just cook dinner myself. 2 stars because the chocolate pie is bomb. The place is usually clean, the staff keeps lines down (staff attitudes are usually lukewarm at best), and the price is reasonable. Just don't come here if you expect soul food throwdown for the low. read more

Don't get the "country style" steak. It's now Salisbury steak. A cheap substitute that tastes like a TV dinner entree. Still charging the same price. If you like cheap TV dinner quality meat, you can get it much cheaper at the grocery store. read more

I like this K&W cafeteria, it is clean, tables not placed on top of one another and the staff is VERY FRIENDLY. Order the fish, it was cooked just right, juicy and flaky. I have dined here before and it maintains and comfortable friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a nice meal that wont break the bank. read more

Had dinner 1-24-2023 ordered turkey and dressing all orders were cold the sides as well as rolls were cold. Had waitress take turkey back for reheating. Talked to manager and he was very indifferent. Would not recommend read more

Very good southern food served cafeteria style! Great for a quick full meal instead of fast food. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. read more

Early dinner with my mommy, it is a cozy place to enjoy a decent meal with family/friends, prices are fairly reasonable. read more

K&W Cafeteria - American Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

I like the choices you have at a cafeteria and the food at the K&W in Burlington is good. It is always clean and the staff is very friendly. My family enjoys the variety of meats and vegetables offered. If you do not enjoy good Southern home cooking, then this may not be the place for you. If you like fried okra and country style steak with rice, or broccoli with cheese sauce and roast beef, or fried chicken and mashed potatoes with gravy, this might be your place. The country style steak is always my choice. My dad likes the chicken pan pie (it is made in a pan). My wife (God bless her, she is a Yankee) usually gets some kind of chicken and a salad. The vegetables are on the long cooked side, but most of the southern favorites are there. Cabbage, black eyed peas, fried okra... The desserts are usually pretty good as well. It is a cafeteria after all, you get a tray and silverware. You walk down a line and someone places what you ask for on plates for you. It is not a fancy place, but if you are eating with two or three generations and don't mind not having table service give it a try. read more

I visited my hometown of Greensboro, NC this past weekend and stopped at K&W Cafeteria in Burlington as I was heading back north. I like the cafeteria style format, it's very different from the Maryland, D.C, and Virginia area dining style. There are many options to choose from. I chose the turkey with dressing, mac&cheese, string beans, sweet potato soufflé and jello. Everything was tasty with the exception of the Mac & cheese. It lacked flavor and the texture was creamy and not cheesy. I expected more from a southern restaurant. Other than that the experience was great. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The best thing of all are the bathrooms. There were a lot of patrons but the restrooms were very clean. read more

If you love BBQ, you need to come here on Tuesdays. The atmosphere is hometown. The service was great. I spoke to the manager Megan. She made me feel at home. My server Jody was exceptional. read more

My family highly recommends this cafeteria. The food is good and affordable and the service is great. I'd like to thank the workers and management team in there tonight. Great job and we will be back. read more

Okay...probably 2.5 but I don't think I'll be running back here for my next meal. The setup is similar to other cafeterias, where there are meat, veggie and bread options. You can add a salad and dessert as well but beware...because everything here's a la carte. So if you want a meat, two veggies, bread and dessert you are paying for it all separately. But the good news is there prices are not outrageous, so you can probably get a lunch or dinner for less than $10. I ordered the chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, broccoli and a roll. The breading on the chicken fingers was as my mom would say " interesting". Not quite like there fried chicken or fish but still crunchy, but I just was not a fan. The mashed potatoes and broccoli were horrible. The potatoes had chucks in them and I'm more of a whipped potato kinda girl (personal preference). The broccoli was over cooked and a little mushy. Ewww. Not for me. The saving grace and reason for the 2.5 score was the staff, they were all very friendly and helpful during our visit. This was not my pick but when you are catching a ride you eat where the driver wants, but if I had my choice...I'd pass on the K&W. read more