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Diner

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Restaurants

5 Classic North Carolina Diners

From morning spreads to sandwiches and slices of pie, these diners across our state serve comforting meals with a side of nostalgia.

by Our State Staff
Restaurants

Grilled Vanilla Pound Cake at Franklinville Diner

At a diner in the heart of a Randolph County town, locals gather for special celebrations and daily meetups over homemade meals.

by Vanessa Infanzon
Restaurants

8 Spots for a Magnificent Mountain Meal

Stop by one of these storied spots to make your mountain trip a little more delicious.

by Our State Staff
Travel

Beyond Pinehurst: Your Guide to Exploring Moore County

In four small towns in the Sandhills, you’ll find that history and artistry have deep roots in the Carolina clay. Discover one-of-a-kind pottery, murals, artwork, and antiques — and some delicious spots to fuel up in between stops.

by Lara Ivanitch
Restaurants

9 Spots for Delicious Bites After a State Park Adventure

Enjoy a day of hiking, walking, climbing, or kayaking, then sit down to some tasty brews and bites.

by Our State Staff
Restaurants

Oak Island, Over Easy at the Old Bridge Diner

On the way to work or headed home from the beach, post up in a booth at the Old Bridge Diner for breakfast and lunch classics — pancakes to patty melts to popcorn shrimp — all day long.

by Kathleen Purvis
Restaurants

The Original Salt Works Diner Is at Your Service

This Wilmington pit stop is tiny — and that’s on purpose. At this little diner, breakfast and lunch are served with a personal touch.

by Wendy Brenner
Food

Five Points Restaurant Is a Blue Ridge Treasure

In Asheville, one old-school diner serves up the hamburgers and hospitality that have drawn regulars for nearly 50 years. For those loyal customers, all roads lead to Five Points.

by C.A. Carlson

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