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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2 years ago

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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Gee K.

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5 years ago

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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4 years ago

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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Joyce H.

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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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Subway

5.0(2 reviews)

0.2 mi

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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Wendy's

1.5(8 reviews)

0.1 mi

I feel like Wendy's has been in decline for years. They used to be really good. So yesterday I…read moredecided to give it another chance in Goldsboro around lunchtime. Very pleasant surprise. Here's why - The drive-through was fast The window/speaking person was both very clear and very pleasant. Her appearance was neat and clean. (No one wants to be served by a sloppy person, the thought is "how did the sloppy person take care of my food?") My burger was reasonable in size - could have been a little bigger, but more on that later... The french fries were hot, well-spiced and NOT oily - which is unusual these days. Everything was in the bag. Nothing forgotten. Well done, Wendy's in Goldsboro, well done. Burger size - so... Wendy's used to be the restaurant where the burger extended beyond the bun. Now, similar to other fast-food places, that burger has shrunk. Wendy's for decades was distinctive by having the bigger burger and had wonderfully witty ads about this. They were famous. It would be nice to see Wendy's be famous for that again. I would pay more for that.

Raw chicken sandwich.... Enough said. I ordered the #10 and got home took one bite and my chicken…read morewas spongy and raw in the middle. I immediately spit it out and threw it away. I've heard of this happening to people but it's never happened to me until now. This is my last time eating here.

Taco Bell

2.0(5 reviews)

0.2 mi

When getting food recently, I had a larger sized order in the drive through. Because of this, I…read moreknow it is difficult to make sure everything is there, but the guy taking the order was very accommodating. I had to order an additional two tacos at the payment window, which is annoying I know, but when going through the order at home I noticed a few issues. I had ordered a Crunchwrap with no tomatoes, but there was, not kidding, a plethoraaaa of them. Additionally, I ordered two of the tacos (one of which was in my original order) with sour cream; the sour cream was also present on the checkout screen. Not one item I received had sour cream. I also did not receive the sauces I requested; I got diablo and fire not diablo and mild. One last thing, I got two orders of the cinnamon twists and I have no clue if this was the establishment's fault but they tasted like straight chemicals or burnt adjacent. I had been there a few days before and this issue was not present. Bruh I was hungy, I just wanted taco bell pmo u guys upset me

I get it your sleepy probably worked hard but it says closes at 12:00 not 11:44 just wanted some…read morecheesy potatoes. Saw this guy roll his head through the glass . I get to the drive thru and hear the automated sorry we are now closed man wth google says 12:00!!! What's up with our generation being lazy man

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Papa Johns Pizza

2.3(15 reviews)

0.1 mi

Customer service sucks. Every time I walk in I hear a pin drop and everybody stares at me like I…read morejust walked into their house. They're super slow and use door dash instead of actual delivery drivers like they used to. Last time we ordered it took forever and we contacted our driver to be told she had been waiting 30 plus minutes and refused to answer her questions. My husband called and the manager hung up on him and after he called again the food was magically ready.

I have ask everything for them not to put pepercinicinisand garlic sauce in my box.And they did…read moreanyways.And the pizza wasn't really good.I will not spend another penny on this place again.I have one question to ask.I called the papa johns number.Why did a doordash diver deliver the pizza.Has all your driver quit.

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Papadia

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Aggie's Steak & Subs

3.8(23 reviews)

4.8 mi

So it seems the dinning room closes 30 mins ahead of closing. I am from out of town and was on the…read moreway home so I was not able to try this place. I knock on the door at 7:38 pm. :s

Be careful ordering here they often have people that are incompetent of taking orders correctly and…read morethey do not do refunds. Placed an order that costs $15 and the order was completely wrong because the woman working the phones clearly could not understand plain English. Drive all the way home to find they gave me some dry wings no sauce when asked for sauced. He offered have me drive 20 min back just to give me a cup of sauce. That is poor customer service order should have been remade correctly. If you do order make sure you check everything before you leave because the uneducated people on the phone probably underpaid people they hire for the phones will more than likely get your order wrong.

Inside

Chicken sub all the way

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P.T.'s Grille

3.4(63 reviews)

6.2 mi

I have to say I haven't been to this restaurant in about six years. Last time I was there it wasn't…read moregood. It used to be one of our favorite places. So I thought since I was in the mood for a good burger, I would give it another try. The burger was tasteless. Even with a variety of condiments it didn't help. The roll was far from fresh making it hard to pick up the burger. Since it crumbled so bad, it had to be eaten with a fork. The top layer of the fries (maybe 6 fries) were gold and a decent size. The rest of the fries were brown, almost burnt and small fragments not even resembling fries. The two men cooking were friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean. The tv's were silent with sports.

First of all, their food is great! Ordered the roast beef sandwich and the Black Bean Burger…read more They got the toppings wrong. And thing that really bothered us was the sticky tables. I noticed they weren't very busy for a Saturday early evening. I've ran several restaurants as a GM, and I hate to see restaurants struggle. We've eaten at the one in Wilmington and had a great experience. Fix the sticky tables and work on order accuracy. Wishing them the best.

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Sof T Shop

4.3(3 reviews)

5.2 mi

In 40 years on the road, I find great food, more often than not, in the little Hole-in-the-Wall…read moreplaces. You know; the little Mom and Pop joints that are barely getting by when compared to the large, franchise shops. The Sof-T-Shop is one of those places! I have been passing by this place at least once a week, for more than four years now. This past Thursday, it was past lunch time and I was hungry! So throwing away caution, I stopped at the Sof-T-Shop, and I am so glad that I did. I asked the nice lady at the order window if the burgers were good? She told me that if I was not pleased, she would give me my money back. Well.. there's confidence for ya". So I ordered the double cheeseburger combo, with fries and sweet tea. OMG! I have not had a burger that good from a restaurant in a very, very long time! I mean it people! Look at the photo of that deliciousness! Two tasty beef patties, cheese, pickles and Chili !!! yes.. Chili. Not sure why, but I've never had a burger with Chili. It's Good ! The only thing that could have made this better is if the beef was hand-pattied and had a good sear on them. But hear me.. I'm not complaining! And the Fries; wow! Such a simple pleasure. Perfect fries cooked in fresh, very hot oil that resulted in a crispy outside and tender-tasty inside! yum.. And the sweet tea was just as good. The Sof-T-Shop is just off of I-795, coming into the North-west side of Goldsboro, close to the Army reserve center. If you get anywhere near that area, it is worth the time to stop by and say Hi to the Ladies!

Well, I was born and raised in Goldsboro, NC so I may be a bit bias, but the first review back in…read more2015 says it all!!! Growing up we called it Tastee Freeze And they are still BOMB! The owner is soooo friendly and hard working, not sure if she and her family have owned it for generations or not, but they have done an EXCELLENT job keeping the prices affordable, having GREAT food and gives the best customer service that is really hard to find these days! We love this place, it's like a special treat, a gold mine, a rare gem.

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McDonald's

1.3(12 reviews)

2.9 mi

Clean every time I've been inside but usually a drive thru person. Only had one problem with an…read moreorder being wrong. My main gripe is you have to pay extra for the tea but it always sucks, like watered down or old or something.

Grabbed a biscuit literally at 10:30 this morning and a pube or beard hair was inter woven in the…read morebiscuit. Disgusting.

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Carl & 'Chelle's Grill Room

4.0(122 reviews)

5.2 mi

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Best filet I've had in a long time & by far the best in the Goldsboro / four oaks area. The filet…read moretruly melted in my mouth. Staff was very attentive and quick. Lighting was moody which I loved. Usually my phone eats first, but this filet didn't even stand a chance once it was placed in front of me. Can't wait to go back!

I am very suprised by these reviews. The parking is…read moreaverage. We had a reservation at 630 pm. We were still standing outside at 7pm with our 88 year old parent in 90+ degree heat as there was no room in side to stand. We ended up getting a chair from the outdoor bar area. The food was average. It says that they cut the beef at your tableside. If that is true, we did not see it that night. They do bring a cart out with a sample of what you order but it was definitely not cut there. The waitress was very nice and the salad bar is good... but the price vs quality of steak in my opinion was not worth it.

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Hardee's

2.4(17 reviews)

6.6 mi

It is what it is but I have never been disappointed with what I order. I like the small chicken…read morewraps and my husband gets a burger.

Whenever I'm in Pikeville during the breakfast time, I always stop by this Hardee's. Their food is…read morealways delicious and hot. And at the drive thru window Robina R. always appears to be in a good mood and happy to serve.

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The customer service was Wonderful.

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