5 Best Restaurants in Greensboro, North Carolina to Try

Greensboro is a city that blends tobacco history, civil rights legacy, and global population into a unique and varied food scene.

Its best spots are down-home, welcoming, and focus on the joys of bringing people together.

1. Print Works Bistro

Set in a light-drenched dining room at Proximity Hotel, Print Works is the city’s destination for refined Southern-meets-French cuisine: duck confit, shrimp and grits, truffle fries, creative salads and desserts, and a top-notch wine program.

Brunch on the patio is a tradition; the staff treat everyone like a regular.

2. Hops Burger Bar

A local legend for creative, custom burgers—choose a local beef or bison patty, then pile on fried green tomatoes, house pimento cheese, pickled jalapeños, or an ever-changing array of gourmet toppings.

House-made chips, sweet potato fries, and North Carolina craft beers make this a weeknight and weekend staple for students, families, and burger connoisseurs.

3. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

This classic Southern kitchen delivers: fried green tomatoes, collard greens, BBQ pulled pork, shrimp and grits, and pecan pie, all in a modern, hospitable setting.

The menu rotates with the seasons, drawing on North Carolina’s best produce and heritage recipes. Weekend brunch is a must.

4. Banh Mi Saigon Sandwiches & Bakery

For quick, packed banh mi (French bread sandwiches filled with grilled pork, pickled carrot, and cilantro), spring rolls, and iced coffee, this unassuming family-run bakery is a revelation.

Prices are low and lines move fast—lunch crowds here represent Greensboro’s international heart.

5. Sticks and Stones

This wood-fired pizza joint is famed for its creative pies (try the local sausage and honey-drizzled “Fired Up”), truffle-oil fries, and friendly staff.

The bar pours craft cocktails and the local beer list nods to the region’s booming brewing scene.

The kids’ menu and lively dining room make it a winner for all ages.