Yelp’s Top 25 Places to Eat is a list unlike any other “best of” out there. Sure, you’ll see your obvious local favorites on the list, but it’s also chock full of hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path joints like Mi Taqueria tucked away in downtown High Point. From fine dining to shawarma food trucks — find them all in Yelp’s Top 25 Places to Eat in the Triad.
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Topping this year’s best restaurants list is Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen, a 5-star powerhouse and Triad favorite! They’re most known for their delicious shawarma. Whether you want it served over their flavor-packed rice or ontop of fresh vegetables in a salad, you’re not going to want to miss this mouthwatering and spicy dish.
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- Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen (High Point)
Cuisine: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
What they’re known for: Delicious shawarma, falafel, and creative specials
Yelpers say: “The chicken was falling right off the bone and cooked to perfection. We thoroughly enjoyed it, one of the best cooked chickens we have ever had. The salad itself was tasty, the rice was flavoursome and the potatoes were soft and enjoyable. Overall this dish was a hit! We cannot wait to come back and order this again.” –Nadia
2. Poke Bowl (Downtown Greensboro)
Cuisine: Poke and Sushi
What they’re known for: Fresh and tasty Poke bowls and burritos
Yelpers say: This place is new and exciting! I got a create your own burrito with spicy ahi tuna, spicy mayo, edamame, pineapple, ginger Hawaiian sauce and cilantro. The food was very fresh and the staff was very friendly and explained the whole concept to me. Sushi burritos are a fairly new idea and it’s great to see Greensboro finally get a location that serves them along with poke bowls. I highly recommend this place!” –Marie R.
3. Sarah’s Kabob Shop (Greensboro)
Cuisine: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
What they’re known for: Tasty gyros and fresh fries
Yelpers say: “Everything I’ve had here has been awesome, I wish it was closer to my homestead. That chicken kabob gyros I think was about 3lbs, it was so loaded I just ate it with a fork, it was great…and that shawarma, that’s a winner too. I had a mixed shawarma salad which has chicken and beef, now that was some good times right there, love the onions and peppers cooked with it.” –Michael P.
4. The Table Farmhouse Bakery (Asheboro)
Cuisine: Breakfast, sandwiches, baked goods
What they’re known for: Bakery fresh breads, pastries, and sandwiches
Yelpers say: “How spoiled Asheboro is to have a place like this to eat. The sandwiches are as good as any I’ve had anywhere and on the last visit, I took down some truffle fries that were also quite delicious. I have absolutely no complaints other than I always end up wanting to eat everyone else’s food as well as my own.” –Jeff L.
5. Bobby Boy Bakeshop (Winston-Salem)
Cuisine: Baked goods, coffee, sandwiches
What they’re known for: Artfully crafted baked goods
Yelpers say: “When I came in and saw a display of breakfast pastries and French pastries – I knew immediately that it would be a place that I would frequent. From the wide array of breakfast options and beautiful, impeccably and artfully detailed desserts – you can tell the owners and bakers are proud of their work.” –Alyssa M.
6. Jerusalem Market (Sedgefield and Downtown Greensboro)
Cuisine: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
What they’re known for: Fresh wraps and hummus
Yelpers say: “Fantastic Mediterranean food that is a much needed addition to downtown. Everything has been top notch, and the staff is awesome! Falafel is some of the best I’ve ever had, and everything is full of complex flavors and spices.” –Adam W.
7. Giacomo’s Italian Market (North Greensboro)
Cuisine: Italian and Deli
What they’re known for: Loaded sandwiches, local cured meats, and house-made antipasti
Yelpers say: “As is true in many cases, the ingredients make the difference. The sandwiches come served on fresh, crusty Italian rolls. The cold cuts are top-notch – the Italian Stallion (genoa/capicola/provolone) and Paesano (marinated eggplant/salami/provolone) are standouts – but the hot sandwiches are not to be ignored. The homemade sausage and peppers is simply beyond compare.” –Zac G.
8. Chez Genèse (Downtown Greensboro)
Cuisine: French
What they’re known for: Fresh pastries, breakfast and brunch, quiche
Yelpers say: “For entrees, I tried the quiche of the day and was very glad of that fact. Easily the best quiche I have ever had. Very thickly sliced, fluffy eggs, flaky dough, tasty fillings. That probably would be enough for many people, but I also opted for some of their bouillabaisse soup. This soup had a hearty, zesty, rich tomato broth and a generous helping of mussels, shrimp, and other seafood. Everyone at the table had a couple spoon fulls, and agreed it was the star of the show.” –Erik S.
9. Amazing Thailand (King)
Cuisine: Thai
What they’re known for: Flavorful curries and delicious soup
Yelpers say: “The name is accurate!! Amazing! The owner and other employees were super friendly, which is always a plus for me. I got the Drunken Noodles and asked for a specific level of spiciness and they made it to perfection. Not only was the food good, after ordering it only took about 10 minutes until I had it in front of me.” –Steph G.
10. Mi Taqueria (Downtown High Point)
Cuisine: Mexican
What they’re known for: Incredible tacos
Yelpers say: “The carnitas, al pastor and barbacoa are all outstanding to say the least, they do 2 styles of chicken, one is chunks of grilled chicken and the other is shredded chicken that’s been slow cooked with onions and peppers, shredded is the way to go if you get chicken no doubt. Just go here as fast as you can if you want some awesome real deal Mexican food, you won’t be disappointed.” –Nadia J.
11. Hops Burger Bar (Winston-Salem and Greensboro)
12. Slices Pizza by Tony (Greensboro)
13. Young Cardinal Cafe (Downtown Winston-Salem)
14. La Casita Mexican Antojitos (Greensboro)
15. Magnolia 23 (Asheboro)
16. The Sage Mule (Downtown Greensboro)
17. El Rancho Taqueria (Winston-Salem)
18. Bandito Bodega (Greensboro)
19. Kin Thai Zabb Rice & Noodle (High Point)
20. The Penny Path Cafe and Crepe Shop (Winston-Salem and High Point)
21. Blue Denim (Downtown Greensboro)
22. BBQ Joe’s (High Point and Trinity)
23. Tangent Eat+Bar (Elon)
24. La Palma (Greensboro)
25. Machete (Downtown Greensboro)
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the Top Places to Eat in the the Triad area according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the restaurant category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. This list looked at businesses in and around the Triad area. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of June 30, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of June 30, 2022.
