Carolina Cafe — Restaurant in Reidsville

Step back in time at Carolina Cafe. Back when food was fresh, servers were friendly/joyful, prices were reasonable, and having breakfast/lunch was never a disappointment.

Carolina Cafe is a gem of a restaurant tucked away in Reidsville’s downtown district. I don’t typically seek out “country cooking”, but Carolina Cafe has become a weekly spot for me (sometimes multiple trips). Catch the day’s special lunch offerings hand written on white boards (some rotating, homemade meatloaf on Tuesday is my favorite), or order all-day-breakfast and other typical eats off their menu. Food is cooked to order, the side options are plentiful and not to be missed. The main cook (Gene) keeps orders moving quickly, and waitresses are a treat (friendly, fun, consistent, and quickly remember regular’s orders).

Do note that they’re breakfast and lunch only (close at 2:00 on weekdays, 11am on Saturday, and closed Sunday). They’re typically packed (for good reason) and seating is limited (booths seat four or sit at the large bar). Also, the delicious lunch specials/sides can run out if you don’t get there early enough.

I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad meal or service at Carolina and it has become my favorite restaurant in Reidsville.

Take me back to...

I use to love the breakfast there but now its all the sudden changed??? Usually they would be full of regular costumers like they had been since I could remember! Though I noticed this morning that they where empty of customers! Then I got my coffee and when I pored sugar in it the top came off the sugar container and filled my cup and shot coffee all over my pants! Told waitress and coffee was not even replaced! Then when food arrived it was not even good at all??? Not close to what they where! Waitress seemed to have an attitude when ask for anything! Even the tea was watered down to the point i thought they had given me water by mistake!!! Sorry but its lost its appeal completely! Think the end of breakfast for me at Carolina...

Probably one of the best hole in the walls in Reidsville. Being raised by parents from up north, you come to love these places as family locations.

These locations have a great family feel to it. The owners get to know you. The food prices are actually better than most diners in the area.

My only comment I would say is the booth spaces could be a bit bigger. I would say come in early on weekends or you will be waiting. Overall, a positive experience that I’ll keep...