5 Best Diners in North Carolina

Holly Matheson
North Carolina is home to some great award-winning diners that your whole family can enjoy. How much better does it get than great southern cooked food in the heart of the mountains? The next time you're driving through, or even if you're a local, these diners are a must for your family to visit.

RO's BBQ

Gastonia, North Carolina is home to the infamous RO's BBQ. It's a small diner that has been serving some of the finest foods in the South for over 50 years and is still going strong for good reason. RO's has won a wealth of awards for their signature bbq that can only be found in their NC diner. But that doesn't stop people from driving hundreds of miles for a taste of this sweet and tangy southern treat.

Hot Dog World

Located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Hot Dog World has been serving up old-fashioned hot dogs for years all while watching their business continue to grow. Foot long fully loaded hot dogs, chili cheese hot dogs, bacon cheese fries and peanut butter milkshakes are just a few of their menu items that just keep people coming back year after year.

Penguin Drive-In

The Penguin Drive-In in Charlotte, North Carolina is known respectfully for their thick hamburger patties and full flavored foods. Previously a diner that served mostly beer, the addition of the mouth-watering food to the menu a few years back has turned the Penguin Drive-In into a relaxing diner atmosphere.

Mel's Diner

If you're looking for great American food for the whole family, Grandy, North Carolina offers locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a 1950's atmosphere while enjoying cheeseburgers that are notorious throughout the area.

Mike's On Main

Another diner located in Hendersonville, Mike's On Main is the oldest on this list. Formerly the Justus Pharmacy in 1882, Mike's On Main is now a 1950's inspired diner that serves some of the best American classics and creamy milkshakes that you could find. Their cheesecake milkshakes are definitely worth dining in.

Published by Holly Matheson

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