Smithfield&#x27;s Chicken &#x27;N Bar-B-Q

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If you're searching for a fast-food dinner that doesn't taste like fast food, look no further than Smithfield's. We were regular customers at the Hwy 42 store, and were happy to find one just over yonder when we moved to our new home in Goldsboro last week. Hot, tired, cranky and hungry, it was great to get the next best thing to home cookin'! Smithfield's serves up fresh, crispy fried chicken, hush puppies, pulled pork, Brunswick Stew, potato salad, baked beans - all the best southern homestyle for a reasonable price. There's a plate or a family sized-box sure to cure your hungries, and it tastes like your mama's or grandma's best Sunday dinner. Customer service is outstanding, and they'll make you feel like family at every visit. I've never had a bad experience anytime, anywhere - they'll meet your standards no matter which store you walk into. If you're having a party, unexpected company, having a bad day and need comfort food, or are just too tired to cook, Smithfield's Chicken and 'cue can take care of you. I highly recommend the Tailgate Special with Bar-B-Q; it feeds the four of us with plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. Their pulled pork is Carolina classic, and so is the Brunswick Stew. Enjoy, and bring your appetite. read more

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Douglas H.

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It was my 3rd time trying Smithfields. Each was at a different location. Cold this last. And so was the 1st order that was completely wrong. Even before I ordered I very politely stated to the lady behind the counter, she asked so fast the 1st time, I said "pardon me, could you say that a little slower please?" i here her ask, what did I want...I happily answered, This was my 3rd time trying Smithfield's and I really hope this is a better location. With a smile of honesty. I ordered pulled bbq thinking and hoping it was pork. Sat down it was chicken. The menu to me was a little confusing but thought it meant bbq pork. Not only was I willing to eat the pulled chicken, It was cold. I said sorry, may I get pulled pork. They agreed and served me Cold pork- not pulled covered in this sauce that was mostly vinegar. Cold fries. Wife has chicken type boneless nuggets, cold fries Chicken ok but warm. Sweet tea was a ton of sugar every location. Sorry if you think it good. read more

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Matthew W.

Douglas, thank you for submitting a review. I’m sorry to hear you…

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Chris G.

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My family and I have been here a lot since they opened. We decided to go through the drive thru on the way home and pick up dinner for us and the kids. The kids meals were right but my combination white meat plate was lacking. There was maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of barbecue on the plate and it was wet and soggy and full of fat. This isn't the first time this has happened and for a $10 plate you'd expect more than this. I actually got more hush puppies than my barbecue and either side. read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Combination white meat plate with slaw and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Goldsboro, North Carolina

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Ngiare H.

Chris, please know that we're grateful for your family's visits.…

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Calvin B.

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3 years ago

Great Food, Great Service, Great Prices Was greeted with a smile and welcomed to Smithfield chicken and barbecue read more

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Kyle V.

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Pretty high quality chicken for a fast food style restaurant. The staff is extremely friendly which makes you feel right at home. The potato salad was my favorite side between the cole slaw and hush puppies. Overall, the restaurant is nicer than we expected when finding it on yelp. read more

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Sandra D.

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I'm an out of towner but baby as soon as I get off the train we head straight for Smithfield 's Chicken 'N BBQ and it's always hot and delicious tasty cold slaw and bush puppies. The service is always warm friendly and fast and helpful. The ambiance is always neat clean and brightly lit read more

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Matthew W.

Thank you Sandra, we greatly appreciate your review. We hope to serve…

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Thomas R.

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Passed by a great looking Smithfield's chicken and barbecue and decided to stop and try it. Great looking modern fast food building, disappointed they only seem to have one type of barbecue plate but we gave it a try.It looks like pulled pork but tasted like some kind of pork butt and boiled in salt water. It would rank up there with some of the worst barbecue I've ever had. Facilities were great, and the staff was very friendly. The food was terrible, maybe their fried chicken would've been OK. I don't suggest eating at this restaurant unless you're willing to try the fried chicken but definitely not the barbecue pork. read more

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Ngiare H.

While we appreciate your compliments to our facilities and friendly…

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Mary M.

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I'd never eaten at this franchise and thought I'd check it out. Much to my dismay, it was horrible!!! I ordered the bbq sandwich, which was cut up chicken that was drenched in grease and had red pepper flakes in it. I took one bite and threw the rest away. And for a medium soda, they filled the ENTIRE cup with chipped ice with very little soda at all. A complete waste of $10 and the one bite I did ingest made me sick. read more

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Ngiare H.

We always want our guests to enjoy our food, Mary, and we are…

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David R.

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2 years ago

The Smithfield chicken and BBQ on Yopp Rd. in Jacksonville NC is absolutely phenomenal. Great value, great food, and the best customer service in Jacksonville. Thank you for an amazing meal. read more

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Cynthia A.

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Good sweet tea. Chicken was very bad. Girlfriend said it was the lowest "yum to dump" ratio she'd ever experienced (Not very good and it made her shit immediatley) read more

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Matthew W.

Cynthia, I’m sorry that your chicken was not good. We aim to provide…

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Moon Y.

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7 years ago

Food: Good Atmosphere: Great Price: kinda pricey Service: pretty good Overall: Worth it Pros: Military discount, fast service Cons: none read more

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savanna b.

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The food seemed vigorously dry. The taste wasn't the best, but i wanted to know i spent my money well. The service was absolutely great! Once I made it into the restaurant I was greeted instantly. They were so kind and had so much patience with my children. FOUR STARS!! read more

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Johnny C.

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The food is great. Some of the best fast food friend chicken around. Their BBQ is great as well and offer great side items. We eat here often as a family. You can also buy a bag of pork skins here too although it is trickery to get them. read more

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Lesley L.

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Standard Smithfield's fare, but it's good, the restaurant was clean, and the staff on duty was friendly. Good location, plus there was a geocache nearby. read more

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DaSheik W.

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The staff did an amazing job serving a charter bus of about 40 people right before they closed . The food was great and service was fast, they served us all in 30 minutes . read more

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Michelle T.

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BBQ and chicken. Clean restaurant and semi friendly staff. No desserts. I come her when I'm in town to see my parents.

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Linda C.

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Kylan and Cameron were my servers. They did an outstanding job. Great food. I ate inside. It was clean and a nice atmosphere.

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Smithfield Chicken & Barbecue brought me my plate I had ordered and it was shrimp. These shrimp were 1/4 the size of popcorn shrimp. Yes, I "ate the steak" as Judge Judy says and I did not expect a refund. But this establishment should have warned me of the size WHEN I ORDERED. I will warn everybody of Smithfield Chicken & Barbecue substandard service. read more

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Ngiare H.

It's always our hope that our guests find great value in their meals,…

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April C.

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9 years ago

This place has the best southern food around here the dining area is always so clean and welcoming I got the fried chicken this time but I promise your missing out if you don't try the bbq at some point to.. if your wondering what southern food is really about you got to try it here this is what the fuss is all about without a doubt read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Best southern food around - Barbeque Near Me - Goldsboro, North Carolina

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Kaiti V.

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Please always make sure you're cooking the chicken at the appropriate temperature 165, I got served raw chicken tonight. I live 15 mins away so I didn't realize until I got home & by that time they were closed. You could make someone very sick. I always check my chicken before digging In however others just go for it, had they had what I got tonight they could've gotten sick. Please make sure food is cooked throughly. Other than that service was great lol read more

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Ngiare H.

We always want to serve perfectly cooked chicken, Kaiti, so we are…

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What would I order again - * Two piece dark chicken plate with pulled pork * Hush puppies * French fries What would I not order again - * Cole slaw - Too runny. I prefer a creamy cole slaw. * Potato Salad - Red pepper in it. Slightly sweet. * Banana pudding - Doesn't have any whipped cream in it. Just pudding and vanilla wafers. read more

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Terry S.

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The fried chicken is always hot and crispy. The BBQ is constantly delicious, not mushy sometimes, like other local restaurants. The staff is very nice and helpful. Always a pleasant dining in experience. read more

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Charlene P.

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Have not had an opportunity to visit Smithfield in a long time, due to living in GA. It did not disappoint and was as good as we remembered. I had the pork sandwich with slaw and fries. Great portions. My husband had the pork plate with fries, slaw and delicious hush puppies (that he was nice enough to share). read more

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Matthew W.

Charlene, thank you very much for your review! We appreciate you…

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Gregg W.

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I know that Smithfield's is considered a Quick Serve restaurant but putting it in that catagory doesn't really do it justice. I've travelled Eastern North Carolina from Charlotte to Raleigh to Atlantic Beach extensively and I tend to plan my route to insure that I can stop at a Smithfield's location for lunch. The Caroline style BBQ pork with cole slaw sandwich is my favorite, but I have tried the fried chicken and it is delicious as well. This Northerner now loves Carolina barbeque and I am plannig my next Carolina trip with a couple of stops at Smithfeild's again. read more

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Jenobia S.

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I absolutely enjoy this restaurant! I've eaten here several times in the past 5 months and I have yet to be disappointed. The customer service (drive-thru and dine-in) have been spectacular. The first time I ordered food from here, I had a longer-than-usual wait for my food and the cashier offered me a free beverage while I waited! I order the Combo Dark or the Chicken Dark platter and it's so filling. I can't wait to try other menu items! read more

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Combo Dark Platter (2 dark pieces of chicken, BBQ, 2 sides, 6 hush puppies). - Barbeque Near Me - Goldsboro, North Carolina

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Veronica B.

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Our first time here and we had a very good experience. Customer service was exceptional . We felt very relaxed it was an enjoyable dining experience. The food is very good friend chicken was fresh and baked beans tasted good . Will be coming here more often . Recommend read more

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David T.

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Was there 2 days ago They got my order completely wrong! I got bbq no sides. 4 tiny hush puppies bbq was greasy. Should of went somewhere else read more

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Ngiare H.

David, getting orders correct is a top priority here, so our team…

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Michael S.

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Chicken breast had a lot of breading that was a little salty and greasy but the meat was juicy and overall delicious. Staff was super friendly. Menu does not say what "Bar-B-Q" is. It's pork and it is terrible! "House sauce" somehow made it taste worse. Their hot sauce is Texas Pete. read more

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Ngiare H.

Michael, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the chicken you received, but…

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James G.

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7 years ago

Great food. Happy people. Clean restrooms. Not what you'd expect from a "fast food" restaurant.

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Tenzin C.

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This was my first authentic Southern food, loved it! We were in Goldsboro for habitat for humanity. Had our dinner here right after we got there. The quantity of food is hugeeee! Good customer service. Pretty busy place. read more

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Anais T.

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Besides the food being amazing....everyone in here is super friendly and nice! They give me tips on how to order food the cheapest way, and my sweet tea cup is never empty! read more

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Loleta A.

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Staff is friendly and anxious to serve in any way. Restaurant and bathrooms clean and well stocked. My husband had fried chicken plate with fries and Bruswick stew. I had barbecue chicken, fries and slaw. Nothing tasty on my plate, chicken tough and very small pieces. Husband says odd was not good and he doesn't want to go there anymore. Hush puppies are bad, also. TASTELESS. read more

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Chris F.

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Was passing through on my way to Raleigh and decided to stop. Coming in I couldn't help but notice how clean the restaurant looked. I was greeted nicely and then set down. They brought my order out and it was hot when it arrived. I had some awesome fried chicken and BBQ. Came with two sides plus hush puppies. I can't remember the last time I had hush puppies ;) Very pleased with this restaurant. Oh and the staff were beyond friendly. Probably typical for the southern region but something I'm not used to (currently reside in California). I look forward to my next visit. read more

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Collin S.

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This place has great food would definitely recommend.. the hush puppies in my opinion are the best thing on the menu. All the food is great.. read more

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Knightdale NC has the best food. I always stop there when I'm in the area but Thursday was the best. I had the combo wings and barbecue slaw and potato salad. I ate in and the service was perfect. Everyone in the fry area was working together. I enjoyed seeing the team work and the food was so good I ordered the same thing. After I returned home I wish I'd ordered 2 plates to go. Keep up the great work Knightdale Smithfield Chicken and Barbecue read more

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Phillip E.

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I have eaten at several Smithfield's....Dunn, N.C., Goldsboro, N.C., Newton Grove, N.C. and a few others many times. Each one has been clean with noticeably nicer and more professional employees. Each one has had that same delicious barbecue and chicken 'RECIPES' that can not be beat!!!! I live very near two 'famous' barbecue restaurants, but will drive the extra 8 miles to eat Smithfield's every time that urge hits my barbeque expert mind! Memorize those tall signs and point the nose of your vehicle in that direction at lunch time and at dinner!! read more

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2904 Hwy 70 W
Goldsboro, NC 27530
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(919) 947-6772
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http://www.scnbnc.com

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Hours

What time does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q open?

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q close?

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 10:00 AM - 9:30 PMFri-Sat 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q take credit cards?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q have catering options?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q does have catering options.

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q have a drive thru?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has a drive thru.

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q serve alcohol?

No, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q have TVs?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q have bike parking?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has bike parking.

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q have outdoor seating?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has outdoor seating options.

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q have parking?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is wheelchair accessible.

Does Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q have free WiFi?

Yes, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is a privately owned and operated North Carolina Company. We are a quick service restaurant chain in North Carolina serving fried chicken and Eastern North Carolina barbecue, with 39 locations state-wide, we also offer an online store for swag, sauces and Breader mixes.

History

Established in 1977.

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is a privately owned and operated North Carolina Company. We are a quick service restaurant chain in North Carolina serving fried chicken and Eastern North Carolina barbecue, with 39 locations state-wide, we also offer an online store for swag, sauces and Breader mixes.

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3.4(33 reviews)

44.4 mi

First time trying this fabulous food! Everyone was so welcoming and helpful with us. The eating…read morearea was clean and well maintained. My husband had the Wednesday - Chop Chop Special. Comes in a huge bowl with Tostones on the side! Delicious!! I had the Pollo Saltado! The chicken was so tender and juicy! Excellent! I had to try both of the special drinks and ended up mixing them together. It was like a fruity milkshake. So yummy! We'll definitely be back.

Ordered online and o my got half the order and no sauces delivered. Ordered 2 of the 1/4 dark with…read moreyellow sauce and yuca also ordered 2 of the 1/4 white with yuca and plantains with yellow and green sauce. Got dark meat no sauces and nothing else. Called store and said issue was online. There receipt had all meals on it and we got 4 plastic wares. Issue is the store and at 9pm had to go out and get meals for those that had nothing. No accountability taken or anything. Not the first time this has happened. Will never visit any of the locations because this has ruined it for us. All BS answers and nothing offered to remedy the situation. Have there printout showing all the meals on the order.

Alfajores cookies ( Peruvian cookies)

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The Chicken Barn

3.8(54 reviews)

16.5 mi

Great Breakfast! It…read morekeeps getting harder and harder to find great local home style cooking breakfast spots. Chicken Barn has that typical small town hole in the wall, fresh off the grill, southern breakfast. Absolutely delicious biscuits and breakfast burritos. You won't be disappointed.

Saw this place on a TV review and decided to try it when in the area. Claims to have best fried…read morechicken but I'll have to say I've had better. The cole slaw was kind of bland. I will say while eating there everybody was ordering the livers or gizzards or maybe thats the way to go. Service was quick Not much for interior

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Chicken Salad Chick

4.6(33 reviews)

57.8 mi

Sept. 2026 My monthly visit included a new salad, Nashville Hottie which was very hot but I liked…read moreit. I also got a piece of cake which I never do. The pumpkin spiced cake was huge and so inviting. Always enjoy this place. see you in October. Service was great and I filled out the survey. The staff was very friendly on this visit. They usually are but this visit the guy offered so many tips on things to get and how good they were. So I got the cake! The restaurant is always clean.

Wife and I finally tried this place. It's a very simple concept really. Chicken salad sandwiches…read more Honestly there's not much to say. They have different types of chicken salad for the sandwiches. We both had the basic chicken salad croissant sandwich. Very easy process. We ordered at the counter and received our food after a short wait. Our sandwiches were pretty good and a decent size. The atmosphere was a typical restaurant experience. The food, service, and vibe was all fine. We decided we would return here someday. Worth trying for sure.

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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

Smithfield BBQ in Warsaw is pure comfort food for me. It's right in my small hometown and no matter…read morehow long I've been gone, this is always one of my first stops when I'm back. It's just that kind of place that brings me so much comfort. This restaurant is reliable, unfussy, and really good at what it does. As is the case throughout the South, the fresh brewed iced tea is one of the highlights. One sip and it immediately tastes like home. My favorite thing on the menu has always been and will always be the Brunswick stew. It's absolute comfort food that's warm, hearty, and nostalgic in a way that hits every time. It's an Eastern North Carolina tradition, and Smithfield BBQ is one of the best in the business. As for other regional specialities, the hushpuppies deserve their own shoutout too. The slightly sweet cornbread batter is perfectly fried every time, which makes these little carb morsels crunchy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside. I've been eating them dipped in ketchup since I was a kid and I'm not about to stop now. Quit quietly judging me, LOL! The bbq sandwiches are messy and not designed to be easy to eat on the go, but the bbq plates are the best deal. I love getting the pulled pork plate with potato salad (the best). Since I'm Eastern N.C. born and raised, I basically was born with a taste for classic vinegar bbq sauce. Smithfield's is terrific, and I love drowning my pork in that tangy goodness. Every bite seriously brings me back to lazy summer Sundays hanging out with my best friend in my Grandmama's grassy backyard. You can't put a price on those culinary memories. Service is fast, takeout is easy, the dining room's small but cozy, and there's even a drive-through for when you're in a hurry. Smithfield BBQ is not trying to be trendy or fancy, nor have they ever been. It's just a place that serves really solid Eastern North Carolina BBQ done right. For me, Smithfield's isn't just a restaurant, it's a family tradition.

I came back again due to the great food and excellent customer service I received last year and was…read moreonce again so pleased with my short drive thru visit. The person on the intercom was so pleasant and easy to understand and the food was hot when i received it. I ate part of it in the car on the drive, but ate the rest when i arrived at my destination. I will probably be back again next year!

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Alpaca Chicken

3.8(25 reviews)

41.3 mi

Ordered from DoorDash, I was a little wary of the food's freshness because it arrived so fast,…read moreunder 20 minutes. But all was well, because the food was delicious, the rotisserie chicken was flavorful, and the green sauce on the rice & beans hit the spot. Portions were of a decent size for the price you're paying.

Loved this fast casual Latin inspired grilled chicken spot. Friendly service. Decent portions…read more Healthy eats all things considered. Great value for the price.

Llomo Saltaldo

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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

*update May 17, 2026…read more The local manager reached out and I'm impressed. No excuses, but an apology and they are sending a gift card. Here's what I value--old school customer service--I will try them again when we travel that way because they reached out to do the right thing. I'm hopeful and will give them another try. The folks there were frantically trying to fill orders and I'll give them credit. However, when we picked up our order (it wasn't ready on time), it was wrong, awful quality and ended up being inedible. The pulled pork lacked flavor, the portions of the sides was small and the Brunswick Stew was nasty. And I love Brunswick Stew. The pecan pie was some kind of gross blob of gel that tastes nothing like pecan pie. I'm so utterly disappointed. For context, we'd been traveling all day and just wanted some comfort food in our bellies and rest up for the rest of our trip. Such a bummer.

Disappointed in the fried chicken. Wasn't as crispy as I like and could see red on the inside…read more Husband like his BBQ sandwich and hush puppies Enjoyed the beans but the portion was small The cashier didn't seem enthusiastic about having to work. The lady talk at brought out our food was very friendly and didn't bring our drink...said the cashier should have given it to us at the counter. We for here after 1 and there were not a lot of people but all the tables were dirty but they had a bucket of cleaner and wipes out and people were wiping down their own tables to sit. Maybe it's a NC thing but our receipt showed tax of $1.31 and it rounded it up by $.04 ....

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Crown Chicken & Grill

4.2(14 reviews)

37.4 mi

Great service. Very friendly. Order was correct even though it was busy! Shrimp was seasoned…read moreperfect and came with a salad on the side. A fSeats are available for dine in.

Food was awesome, great service. Reasonable prices. Extensive menu. Will be going back to try…read moreother items. We had the 2 piece fried chicken.

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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

Did drive thru so can't say anything about the restaurant iteself, but the ordering was easy and…read morevery friendly. Had the 2 pc. Chicken thigh and fry combo, sub'd cole slaw for the fries. The chicken was absolutely fantastic, the best fast food chicken I've ever had. Juicy, perfectly coated with a great tasting breading. The 2 thighs were huge, way more than I expected. Follow up with some tasty, cool cole slaw, perfect lunch. I had always wanted the try Smithfield's, finally did and I will not hesitate to go again, absolutely 5 star for fast food chicken.

Clean, fast, friendly god food good value , pulled pork, fried chicken and hush puppies…read more. definitely stop in again if in the area

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HCK Hot Chicken

4.5(31 reviews)

38.3 mi

I make a trip to HCK every time I visit Greenville. The quality never disappoints and the service…read moreis always so friendly. I'm not the biggest spice person but I do like a little heat. The base option at HCK is the perfect amount of spice when you don't want an overload! I also usually don't like crinkle cut fries but HCK actually lets them get fried, they are not a soggy mess lol. There a quite a few hot chicken options in Greenville these days, but I'll stick to HCK!!

Three-star visit, but five-star composure from the young lady behind the counter…read more I stopped in around 6:30 on a Saturday evening, so I wasn't naïve enough to expect zero wait during the dinner rush. When I ordered, I was told the kitchen was running behind and that my food would take about 25 to 30 minutes. It ended up being closer to 45. As I was leaving, I asked what had happened. I wasn't trying to be a jerk; I was genuinely curious how they had gotten that far behind. Apparently, it was the perfect storm: a busy Saturday dinner rush, a catering order for 150 wings, and someone being trained in the kitchen. What stood out was how well the young lady at the counter handled everything. She looked to be high school or early college age, but she wasn't rattled at all. She remained calm, pleasant, and professional throughout the delay. She didn't become defensive or act as though my question was a problem. That deserves to be recognized. They also gave me a card for a free sandwich on a future visit. I don't live in Greenville, so I'm not sure how much value it will ultimately have for me, but it was still a fair and appreciated gesture. I paid around $20 for a chicken sandwich, fries, a cookie, and an iced tea. That wasn't an amazing value, but it wasn't outrageous by today's standards either. The sandwich was good. Was it really the Nashville hot chicken the advertising had me expecting? Not quite. I'd call it a good hot chicken sandwich, but not a true Nashville hot chicken experience. Would I come back? Probably. The food was good, and the way the front counter handled a rough night created a lot of goodwill. Still, 45 minutes is a long wait for this type of meal, even on a busy Saturday, and the food didn't quite live up to the Nashville hot chicken billing.

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great sandwich making! Miyelle was very courteous and knowledgeable of menu! I recommend this…read morelocation for your sandwich. Roast beef was delicious!

Awesome staff at this location. Always fast service with a smile. Food is always fresh and…read moredelicious. Management is great here with a well trained staff.

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