The best restaurants in Davidson County

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Subway (opens in a new tab)

1967 Cotton Grove Rd · Lexington

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

4344 S North Carolina Hwy 150 · Lexington

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Cook Out (opens in a new tab)

1700 Cotton Grove Rd · Lexington

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Bojangles (opens in a new tab)

94 US-64 · Lexington

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

6425 Old U.S. Hwy 52 · Welcome

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

136 Forest Hill Rd · Lexington

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Hardee's (opens in a new tab)

521 Salem St · Lexington

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Pizza Hut (opens in a new tab)

189 Hickory Tree Rd #106B · Winston-Salem

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Domino's Pizza (opens in a new tab)

5389 Gumtree Rd · Winston-Salem

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Sheetz (opens in a new tab)

8283 Old U.S. Hwy 52 · Lexington

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Sheetz (opens in a new tab)

12290 North Carolina Hwy 150 · Winston-Salem

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Sheetz (opens in a new tab)

5519 Gumtree Rd · Winston-Salem

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

18040 NC-109 · Denton

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Sheetz (opens in a new tab)

2350 S Main St · Lexington

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Chain offering fuel & familiar convenience goods, including packaged snacks, drinks & takeaway fare.

Waffle House (opens in a new tab)

1032 Randolph St · Thomasville

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

8275 NC-109 Suite 102 · Thomasville

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe (opens in a new tab)

200 Lowes Blvd · Lexington

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

Jersey Mike's Subs (opens in a new tab)

47 Plaza Pkwy · Lexington

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

104 Regents Center Ct · Lexington

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

268 Lowes Blvd Unit 268 · Lexington

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Cagney's Kitchen Lexington (opens in a new tab)

1244 Fairview Dr · Lexington

Easygoing option offering a large menu of American fare, from breakfast to burgers to seafood.

Easygoing option offering a large menu of American fare, from breakfast to burgers to seafood.

Taco Bell (opens in a new tab)

1430 Cotton Grove Rd · Lexington

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

La Carreta (opens in a new tab)

214 Lowes Blvd · Lexington

Easygoing operation offering homestyle Cuban classics like ropa vieja & picadillo.

Easygoing operation offering homestyle Cuban classics like ropa vieja & picadillo.

Bojangles (opens in a new tab)

1704 Cotton Grove Rd · Lexington

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

IHOP (opens in a new tab)

11 Plaza Pkwy · Lexington

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Waffle House (opens in a new tab)

1720 Cotton Grove Rd · Lexington

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Applebee's Grill + Bar (opens in a new tab)

71 Plaza Pkwy · Lexington

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Domino's Pizza (opens in a new tab)

10555 NC-8 · Lexington

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Bojangles (opens in a new tab)

6385 Old U.S. Hwy 52 · Welcome

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Biscuitville (opens in a new tab)

918 Winston Rd · Lexington

Family-friendly daytime diner with biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters & hearty sides.

Family-friendly daytime diner with biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters & hearty sides.

Taco Bell (opens in a new tab)

846 Winston Rd · Lexington

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Smokey Joe's Barbecue (opens in a new tab)

1101 S Main St · Lexington

This family-owned joint offers traditional BBQ plates & a breakfast menu in an informal setting.

This family-owned joint offers traditional BBQ plates & a breakfast menu in an informal setting.

Godfather's Pizza (opens in a new tab)

215 US-64 #14 · Lexington

Chain eatery specializing in thick-crust pizzas, also offering sides & desserts.

Chain eatery specializing in thick-crust pizzas, also offering sides & desserts.

Taco Bell (opens in a new tab)

150 Enterprise Rd · Lexington

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

10479 NC-109 Suite 108 · Winston-Salem

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Cagney's Kitchen Midway (opens in a new tab)

11426 Old U.S. Hwy 52 · Winston-Salem

Easygoing option offering a large menu of American fare, from breakfast to burgers to seafood.

Easygoing option offering a large menu of American fare, from breakfast to burgers to seafood.

Speedy's BBQ (opens in a new tab)

408 Piedmont Dr · Lexington

An enduring family-run spot serving NC-style BBQ in no-frills digs, with curbside service available.

An enduring family-run spot serving NC-style BBQ in no-frills digs, with curbside service available.

Barbecue Center (opens in a new tab)

900 N Main St · Lexington

Informal eatery serves up NC-style pit-cooked BBQ in spartan digs, with curbside takeout available.

Informal eatery serves up NC-style pit-cooked BBQ in spartan digs, with curbside takeout available.

Lexington Barbecue (opens in a new tab)

100 Smokehouse Ln · Lexington

North Carolina-style barbecue standards offered with signature sauce in down-to-earth digs.

North Carolina-style barbecue standards offered with signature sauce in down-to-earth digs.

Bojangles (opens in a new tab)

18073 NC-109 · Denton

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Hunt Brothers Pizza (opens in a new tab)

18501 NC-109 · Denton

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Southern Lunch (opens in a new tab)

26 S Railroad St · Lexington

Bustling restaurant offering hearty plates of Southern eats in an unassuming setting since 1948.

Bustling restaurant offering hearty plates of Southern eats in an unassuming setting since 1948.

Subway (opens in a new tab)

900 W Cooksey Dr A · Thomasville

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Sheetz (opens in a new tab)

1810 Liberty Dr · Thomasville

When the craving hits between errands or after a ballgame, Sheetz nails the quick fix with fuel out front and shelves of familiar snacks,…

When the craving hits between errands or after a ballgame, Sheetz nails the quick fix with fuel out front and shelves of familiar snacks, cold drinks, and grab-and-go eats inside.

From the Thomasville newsletter, September 10, 2026

Sir Pizza (opens in a new tab)

520 National Hwy · Thomasville

Family owned since 1966, Sir Pizza keeps it simple in the best way with crowd-pleasing pizzas, pastas, salads, and subs, plus a relaxed,…

Family owned since 1966, Sir Pizza keeps it simple in the best way with crowd-pleasing pizzas, pastas, salads, and subs, plus a relaxed, no-fuss vibe. Need an easy dinner plan or hosting the team after a game? They’ve got straightforward delivery and are happy to accommodate groups.

From the High Point newsletter, September 11, 2026

Cook Out (opens in a new tab)

1123 Randolph St · Thomasville

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Taco Lopez (opens in a new tab)

4 W Guilford St · Thomasville

When dinner needs to be easy and reliably tasty, Taco Lopez keeps Thomasville fed with no-fuss Mexican comfort and click-and-go online…

When dinner needs to be easy and reliably tasty, Taco Lopez keeps Thomasville fed with no-fuss Mexican comfort and click-and-go online ordering. Great for a quick bite after work or a low-key weekend fix, it’s the kind of neighborhood spot you keep on speed dial.

From the Thomasville newsletter, September 9, 2026

Barbecue Shack (opens in a new tab)

706 Randolph St · Thomasville

No-frills counter-serve & drive-thru preparing biscuits, BBQ & other Southern favorites.

No-frills counter-serve & drive-thru preparing biscuits, BBQ & other Southern favorites.

Ruby Tuesday (opens in a new tab)

1044 Randolph St · Thomasville

Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

East Coast Wings + Grill (opens in a new tab)

920 Randolph St · Thomasville

American grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.

American grill chain specializing in chicken wings in many flavors & levels of heat.

Little Caesars Pizza (opens in a new tab)

705 Randolph St · Thomasville

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

Biscuitville (opens in a new tab)

1059 Randolph St · Thomasville

Whether you want a quick biscuit sandwich, a full breakfast platter, or just some hearty sides that taste like weekend, Biscuitville keeps…

Whether you want a quick biscuit sandwich, a full breakfast platter, or just some hearty sides that taste like weekend, Biscuitville keeps mornings simple and satisfying. Locally loved and nationally recognized as USA Today Readers’ Choice Best Fast Food Breakfast in 2023, 2024 and 2025, worth a spot in your rotation.

From the Thomasville newsletter, September 13, 2026

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant (opens in a new tab)

1033 Randolph St · Thomasville

Enchiladas, fajitas & other familiar Mexican eats are offered at this casual kitchen with a bar.

Enchiladas, fajitas & other familiar Mexican eats are offered at this casual kitchen with a bar.

Elizabeth Pizza & Restaurant (opens in a new tab)

1587 Liberty Dr · Thomasville

Laid-back, family-operated Italian spot preparing Neapolitan-style pizza, cheesesteaks & pasta.

Laid-back, family-operated Italian spot preparing Neapolitan-style pizza, cheesesteaks & pasta.

Sunrise Diner (opens in a new tab)

1026 Randolph St · Thomasville

Sunrise Diner is the cozy, family restaurant locals rely on for hearty breakfasts and comforting dinners made with fresh ingredients and…

Sunrise Diner is the cozy, family restaurant locals rely on for hearty breakfasts and comforting dinners made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Friendly staff, unfussy plates that hit the spot, and easy takeout or delivery make it a go-to when you want real-deal diner flavor without the fuss.

From the High Point newsletter, September 13, 2026