Across North Carolina, of the 624 diners we list, 602 give a phone number and 418 have a website. 130 are branches of national chains — Waffle House (123), Huddle House (4), Denny's (3); the remaining 494 are independent. By what they offer: 26 serve pancakes, 13 serve breakfast all day, 11 serve milkshakes. Most often named on their own websites: waffles (135) and breakfast (119). The longest-running is Dixie Grill, in business since 1901. 12 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 diners in North Carolina
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Big View DinerCharlotte
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2Waffle HouseLenoir
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3Poole'sRaleigh
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4Parkton GrillParkton
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5Herbie's PlaceGreensboro
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6Shelby CafeShelby
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7Pop's Biscuits, Burgers and BBQMaggie Valley
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8Oakcrest Family RestaurantGreensboro
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9Milestone DinerDunn
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10Cafe Arthur'sWinston-Salem
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single diner are listed further down this page.
- Charlotte34
- Greensboro22
- Raleigh17
- Durham13
- Fayetteville13
- Wilmington13
- Winston-Salem12
- Asheville11
- Concord10
- Asheboro9
- Goldsboro9
- Burlington8
- Lumberton8
- Marion8
- Monroe8
- High Point7
- Jacksonville7
- Rocky Mount7
- Gastonia6
- Lenoir6
- Lexington6
- Mooresville6
- West Jefferson6
- Hendersonville5
- Kannapolis5
- Sanford5
- Shelby5
- Thomasville5
- Washington5
- Waynesville5
- Wilkesboro5
- Albemarle4
- Archdale4
- Eden4
- Franklin4
- Kernersville4
- Leland4
- Lincolnton4
- Matthews4
- Mocksville4
- Mt Airy4
- Reidsville4
- Salisbury4
- Apex3
- Boone3
- Cary3
- Candler3
- Conover3
- Graham3
- Granite Falls3
- Greenville3
- Hickory3
- Hope Mills3
- Huntersville3
- Kenly3
- Morganton3
- Murphy3
- Nebo3
- North Wilkesboro3
- Pineville3
- Pittsboro3
- Randleman3
- Rockingham3
- Roxboro3
- Rutherfordton3
- Smithfield3
- Southport3
- Statesville3
- Tarboro3
- Whiteville3
- Wilson3
Other towns in North Carolina
One diner each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Maria's DinerAndrews
53 Cover Ave, Andrews, NC 28901
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Uncle Ev's Back PorchAngier
352 Gardner Rd, Angier, NC 27501-6413
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Good Times CafeAngier
16 N Broad St E, Angier, NC 27501
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Corner GrillArden
1899 Brevard Rd, Arden, NC 28704
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Waffle HouseArden
371 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704-8794
Waffles · Breakfast
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4 Corners DinerAtlantic Beach
100 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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Frank & Shirley'sAurora
24811 NC-33, Aurora, NC 27806
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Jonie's DinerBalsam Grove
8121 Parkway Rd, Balsam Grove, NC 28708
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Waffle HouseBelmont
603 Park St, Belmont, NC 28012
Waffles · Breakfast
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Waffle HouseBenson
11925 NC-210, Benson, NC 27504-7672
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Da-Nite DinerBethel
7361 Main St, Bethel, NC 27812
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Waffle HouseBiscoe
550 E Main St, Biscoe, NC 27209
Waffles · Breakfast
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Snack Shop Family RestaurantBoiling Springs
103 S Main St, Boiling Springs, NC 28017
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Bulldog Quik SnakBoiling Springs
131 N Main St, Boiling Springs, NC 28017
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Waffle HouseBrevard
2290 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712
Waffles · Breakfast
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Brevard DinerBrevard
42 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712
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Everett Street DinerBryson City
126 Everett St, Bryson City, NC 28713
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The Iron SkilletBryson City
900 Bryson Walk, Bryson City, NC 28713-7741
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Sunny Side Up DinerCalabash
10068 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467
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Waffle HouseCanton
680 Champion Dr, Canton, NC 28716-3032
Waffles · Breakfast
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Black Bear CafeCanton
162 Pisgah Dr, Canton, NC 28716-4816
Since 1995
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Pop's DinerCarolina Beach
104 Lake Park Blvd N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4927
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Pop's DinerCarolina Beach
109 Lake Park Blvd N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4928
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Elmo's DinerCarrboro
200 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
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Grata DinerCarrboro
200 N Greensboro St Ste B12, Carrboro, NC 27510-1867
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Sutton's Drug StoreChapel Hill
159 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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BJ's DinerCherokee
840 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Johnson's RestaurantChina Grove
1760 N Main St, China Grove, NC 28023
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Jimmie's RestaurantChina Grove
614 US-29, China Grove, NC 28023
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Cj's DinerClaremont
3161 NC Highway 10 E, Claremont, NC 28610
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Traxxside DinerClarkton
113 W South Railroad St, Clarkton, NC 28433
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Waffle HouseClayton
13048 US-70, Clayton, NC 27520
Waffles · Breakfast
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Rockin' Comet DinerClayton
11637 US 70 Business Hwy W, Clayton, NC 27520
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Waffle HouseClemmons
6203 Ramada Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012
Waffles · Breakfast
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Tobo's DinerCleveland
210 Old Amity Hill Rd, Cleveland, NC 27013
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Grazers DinerCleveland
11705 Statesville Blvd, Cleveland, NC 27013
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Ocean Bay SeafoodClinton
1351 Sunset Ave Ste H, Clinton, NC 28328-3865
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Sharon's Country DinerClinton
103 W Main St, Clinton, NC 28328-4046
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Waffle HouseColumbus
363 W Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722
Waffles · Breakfast
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Chicken in the BasketConnelly Springs
1413 US-70, Connelly Springs, NC 28612
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Corapeake Country RestaurantCorapeake
1405 NC-32, Corapeake, NC 27926
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FunkHeizer’s Diner - CorneliusCornelius
20609 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
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The Chicken Coop Country DinerCorolla
814 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927
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Waffle HouseCreedmoor
1540 S Campus Dr, Creedmoor, NC 27522-7380
Waffles · Breakfast
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Tommy's Drive-InDallas
2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034
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The Soda ShopDavidson
104 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
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Citrus the DinerDenver
7923 Natalie Commons Dr, Denver, NC 28037
Waffles
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Huddle HouseDillsboro
609 Haywood Rd, Dillsboro, NC 28725
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Beach Mountain Diner DillsboroDillsboro
489 Haywood Rd, Dillsboro, NC 28725
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Surry DinerDobson
2368 Zephyr Rd, Dobson, NC 27017
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Sue's KitchenDobson
709 S Main St, Dobson, NC 27017
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Milestone DinerDunn
427 Jonesboro Rd, Dunn, NC 28334-6244
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Stacey's Country KitchenDunn
205 Spring Branch Rd, Dunn, NC 28334
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O'Henry's RestaurantEast Bend
10225 NC-67, East Bend, NC 27018
Since 2019
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Broad Street DinerEdenton
301 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932
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Colonial CafeElizabeth City
418 E Colonial Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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Corner CafeElizabethtown
101 E Broad St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
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Waffle HouseErwin
596 E Jackson Blvd, Erwin, NC 28339
Waffles · Breakfast
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Tubby's DinerErwin
127 E H St, Erwin, NC 28339
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The Fletcher HouseFletcher
4055 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
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Waffle HouseForest City
2270 US-74 ALT, Forest City, NC 28043
Waffles · Breakfast
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Scott's On BroadwayForest City
753 S Broadway St, Forest City, NC 28043-4333
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Franklinville DinerFranklinville
159 W Main St, Franklinville, NC 27248
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Mei Wei Oriental DinerFuquay-Varina
1424 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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Doris & Roger's KitchenGates
10 Reynoldson Rd, Gates, NC 27937
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Little Creek DinerGermanton
3496 NC-8, Germanton, NC 27019
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The Green Wave RestaurantGlen Alpine
102 Linville St, Glen Alpine, NC 28628
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Mels DinerGrandy
6684 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC 27939
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Me'ls DinerGrandy
109 Forbes Loop, Grandy, NC 27939-9674
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Gwen's Diner and CateringHallsboro
905 Hallsboro Rd S, Hallsboro, NC 28442
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A J's RestaurantHarrisburg
5041 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
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Waffle HouseHavelock
225 U.S. Hwy 70 W, Havelock, NC 28532
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Ziggy's CafeHavelock
462 U.S. Hwy 70 W, Havelock, NC 28532
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Tony's DinerHaw River
2628 N Church St, Haw River, NC 27258
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Waffle HouseHenderson
1135 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Waffles · Breakfast
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Waffle HouseHillsborough
110 Daniel Boone St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Waffles · Breakfast
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Village DinerHillsborough
600 W King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278-2325
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City CafeHolly Ridge
204 US-17, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
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Smoky Mountain DinerHot Springs
70 Lance Ave, Hot Springs, NC 28743
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Sandridge DinerHubert
578 Sand Ridge Rd #1, Hubert, NC 28539
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Waffle HouseIndian Trail
13727 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079-7600
Waffles · Breakfast
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Jerry's Snack BarJonesville
2613 Swan Creek Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642
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The Kill Devil GrillKill Devil Hills
2008 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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Sam's DinerKill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills, NC
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Waffle HouseKing
714 S Main St, King, NC 27021
Waffles · Breakfast
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Krispy Krunchy ChickenKings Mountain
903 Bethlehem Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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Classics DinerKings Mountain
400 Dixon School Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086-8203
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Casa del OwensKinston
2900 Sheryl Dr, Kinston, NC 28504-1324
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Kimball's KitchenKitty Hawk
1461 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
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Waffle HouseKnightdale
7605 US-64, Knightdale, NC 27545
Waffles · Breakfast
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New York DinerKnightdale
909 McKnight Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545-7748
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Kure Beach DinerKure Beach
101 K Ave, Kure Beach, NC 28449
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Ricks DinerLandis
100 W Ryder Ave, Landis, NC 28088-1317
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copper mine grillLaurel Springs
7157 NC Highway 88 E, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
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Waffle HouseLaurinburg
1302 Scotland Crossing Dr, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Waffles · Breakfast
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New York Fried ChickenLaurinburg
704 Aberdeen Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352-2689
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Salty Goat GrillLeicester
2772 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC 28748
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Liberty Family RestaurantLewisville
7970 Concord Church Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
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Kidd's Drive-InLiberty
171 S Greensboro St, Liberty, NC 27298
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Sam's DinerLiberty
766 S Greensboro St, Liberty, NC 27298
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Waffle HouseLillington
340 E Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington, NC 27546
Waffles · Breakfast
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Louise's Rock House RestaurantLinville Falls
221 Linville Falls Hwy, Linville Falls, NC 28657
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Gus's DinerLittleton
127 Elams Rd, Littleton, NC 27850-8479
Family-owned
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Waffle HouseLouisburg
343 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549
Waffles · Breakfast
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Granny's Drive-InnLouisburg
140 Wade Ave, Louisburg, NC 27549
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Pop's Biscuits, Burgers and BBQMaggie Valley
3253 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
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Don's GrillMaiden
308 Island Ford Rd, Maiden, NC 28650
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Big Al's Soda Fountain and GrillManteo
716 S Hwy 64, Manteo, NC 27954
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Farm House DinerMarble
7460 NC-141, Marble, NC 28905-7602
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Star DinerMarshall
115 N Main St, Marshall, NC 28753
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Wagon Wheel of MarshvilleMarshville
204 W Main St, Marshville, NC 28103
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Clark’s DinerMaxton
103 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Maxton, NC 28364-1799
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Airport Drive-In RestaurantMayodan
910 Ayersville Rd, Mayodan, NC 27025
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Baker's DinerMaysville
82 NC Highway 58, Maysville, NC 28555-1009
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Waffle HouseMebane
1054 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
Waffles · Breakfast
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Blue Ribbon Diner- MebaneMebane
1004 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
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Ruger’s GrillMill Spring
109 Post Office Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
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Nancy Lynn's Diner & PizzeriaMills River
4195 Haywood Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
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Earl's Short StopMooresboro
1249 NC-120, Mooresboro, NC 28114
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Grumpy's Comfort CookingMorehead City
907A Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Captain's TableMorehead City
4113 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Waffle HouseMorrisville
1006 Airport Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560
Waffles · Breakfast
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Mount Holly GrillMt Holly
1118 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
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The GrillMurfreesboro
317 E Main St, Murfreesboro, NC 27855
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Grits GrillNags Head
5000 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959-8500
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Pamlico JacksNags Head
6708 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
Since 1985
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Waffle HouseNashville
314 W Washington St, Nashville, NC 27856
Waffles · Breakfast
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Nashville DinerNashville
309 W Curtis St, Nashville, NC 27856
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Ghent Sandwich ShopNew Bern
1914 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
Since 1947
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Fish TalesNew London
722 Lake Forest Dr, New London, NC 28127
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Main Street Grill LLCNorwood
112 N Main St, Norwood, NC 28128
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Old Bridge DinerOak Island
132 Country Club Dr, Oak Island, NC 28465
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The Dawg House Diner and Grill OIBOcean Isle Beach
6415 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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Big Nell's Pit StopOcean Isle Beach
6828 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-5746
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Deb's DinerOld Fort
189 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
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Family DinerOxford
1213 Goshen St, Oxford, NC 27565
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Mary G Harris Family Diner LlcOxford
1213 Goshen St, Oxford, NC 27565-9313
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Parkton GrillParkton
67 David Parnell St, Parkton, NC 28371
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Lumbee Drive InPembroke
707 E Third St, Pembroke, NC 28372
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The Pilot DinerPilot Mountain
711 E 52 Byp, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
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Potter’s Hill DinerPink Hill
1310 NC-41, Pink Hill, NC 28572
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Fresh Manna DinerPlymouth
107 West Ave, Plymouth, NC 27962-2227
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Brandis Diner LlcPlymouth
303 US Highway 64 W, Plymouth, NC 27962-2147
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Crazy J's DinerPolkton
8141 US-74 W, Polkton, NC 28135-8442
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Diggers DinerPoplar Branch
5666 Caratoke Hwy, Poplar Branch, NC 27965
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American Diner (Country Home Cooking and Hibachi)Prospect Hill
15645 NC Highway 86 S, Prospect Hill, NC 27314
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Main Street GrillRaeford
121 Main St, Raeford, NC 28376
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Ramseur Country DinerRamseur
133 N Brady St, Ramseur, NC 27316
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Amelia's country DinerRamseur
140 Brady St, Ramseur, NC 27316-8701
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Second Street LunchRoanoke Rapids
22 E 2nd St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
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Rockwell DinerRockwell
5415 Hwy 152 E, Rockwell, NC 28138
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Rolesville DinerRolesville
411 S Main St, Rolesville, NC 27571
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Country SkilletRosman
2012 Old Rosman Hwy, Rosman, NC 28772
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Waffle HouseRowland
14860 US Highway 301 S, Rowland, NC 28383-6974
Waffles · Breakfast
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Speedway CafeRutherford College
611 Malcolm Blvd, Rutherford College, NC 28671
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Ward's GrillSaluda
24 E Main St, Saluda, NC 28773
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Broadnax DinerSeaboard
306 Park St, Seaboard, NC 27876
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Cagle’s dinerSeagrove
2172 NC-705, Seagrove, NC 27341
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The Well of Severn LLCSevern
406 Main St, Severn, NC 27877
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Waffle HouseShallotte
352 Whiteville Rd NW, Shallotte, NC 28470
Waffles · Breakfast
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Homestyle FoodsShallotte
5300 Main St, Shallotte, NC 28470
Waffles
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Waffle HouseSiler City
110 Loves Creek Church Rd, Siler City, NC 27344
Waffles · Breakfast
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Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & FriesSneads Ferry
979 NC-210, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Since 1991
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Riverview CafeSneads Ferry
119 Hall Point Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
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Yesterday's GrillSnow Camp
716 W Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd, Snow Camp, NC 27349
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Greene Street DinerSnow Hill
213 N Greene St, Snow Hill, NC 28580-1409
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Sizzlin Steak Or EggsSouthern Pines
1850 US Highway 1 S, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Mac's Breakfast AnytimeSouthern Pines
311 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Trojan PatioSparta
665 S Main St #3, Sparta, NC 28675
Family-owned
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Be BopsSpencer
320 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
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Denny'sSpindale
1493 US HWY 74 a Bypass, Spindale, NC 28160
Waffles
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Denny'sSpindale
Spindale, NC
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Waffle HouseSpring Lake
611 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC 28390
Waffles · Breakfast
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Cedar Point RestaurantSpring Lake
997 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390-3365
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50's Classic DinerSpruce Pine
1161 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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Huddle HouseSt Pauls
940 W Broad St, St Pauls, NC 28384
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Broad Street CafeSt Pauls
W Broad St, St Pauls, NC 28384
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Wayside Family RestaurantStanfield
101 NC-200, Stanfield, NC 28163
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Martha's GrillStar
220 S Main St, Star, NC 27356
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Island DelightsSurf City
316 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
Waffles
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Waffle HouseSylva
157 Asheville Hwy, Sylva, NC 28779
Waffles · Breakfast
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Coffee House DinerTaylorsville
71 Chevy Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681
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Crossroads GrillTaylorsville
5585 Rink Dam Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681
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Old Plant DinerTrenton
346 W Jones St, Trenton, NC 28585
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Trade Street DinerTryon
10 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782-3476
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Vera's DinerVanceboro
8168 Main St, Vanceboro, NC 28586
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Waffle HouseWade
3901 Goldsboro Rd, Wade, NC 28395-8783
Waffles · Breakfast
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Waffle HouseWadesboro
1325 US Hwy 74 W, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Waffles · Breakfast
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Grandma's DinerWake Forest
11216 Capital Blvd Ste 106, Wake Forest, NC 27587-4530
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Shawn's RestaurantWallace
530 S Norwood St, Wallace, NC 28466
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Red RoosterWalnut Cove
1072 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
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Main Street Diner & Dairy BarWalnut Cove
419 North Main Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
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Waffle HouseWarsaw
2688 NC-24, Warsaw, NC 28398
Waffles · Breakfast
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CA's DinerWeaverville
285 N Main St #10, Weaverville, NC 28787
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Waffle HouseWeldon
1617 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy R, Weldon, NC 27890
Waffles · Breakfast
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Sunshine GrillWeldon
200 Washington Ave, Weldon, NC 27890
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Greenebow'sWest End
4375 NC-211, West End, NC 27376
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Cain's GrillWhite Oak
10120 NC-53, White Oak, NC 28399
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Waffle HouseWhittier
112 Cherokee Crossing Rd, Whittier, NC 28789
Waffles · Breakfast
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Annas Diner WhittierWhittier
8716 US Highway 74 W, Whittier, NC 28789
BEFORE YOU GO
Before your next diner visit
Plan breakfast, check late-night service and organise a group.
