7 Best Southern Restaurants near Hudson

“This is a diamond it's hidden in Hudson North Carolina behind the post office it is a great place to eat, the food is well prepared The waitresses is a sweet heart her name is Pam. The the prices are great. So what are you waiting for get out there and go to Donna's Cafe.“

“My husband and I just tried this place for the first time. We both got ribeyes, which they usually only serve on Fridays, but they had some available so they let us have them on a Wednesday. Food was good and served was great. It’s very well decorated with a nice environment. We’ll be back to try their brisket next time.“

“My husband and I ate here and the food was very good and the server was extremely friendly and professional. She filled our glasses three times. Very attentive and very friendly. Great place to eat in Lenoir NC! They have salads and have burgers/sandwiches (pub food). You have to go here!!“

“Amazing little hole in the wall diner. Great food and selection of items. I always get the livermush, egg, and cheese with the livermush cooked crispy. And it's ALWAYS cooked to perfection. The employees are super friendly and helpful. They have limited hours and are only open for breakfast and lunch, so keep that in mind when you're wanting to order from here. The parking lot is small so just keep that in mind when coming here to eat. They don't have indoor dining, but they have a table or 2 outside to sit at and eat. This is a must try restaurant when you're in Hickory. Make sure to get napkins when you pick up your order because sometimes the sandwiches can get a little messy, but those are the best kinds to eat. Prices are outrageous like other places. I give this place a 10/10!!“

“This place is the best I've ever been food is amazing the prices match what you get!! The people are so nice and have this beautiful compassion for what they do. This is the best food I've ever eaten, you can feel the honesty in the room the moment you open the door that your about to be appreciated and fed well hats off to the server and the chef you are fantastic ?“

“Not sure what some of these reviewers are talking about with low scores. This place is excellent and a true hidden gem. Maybe they're getting something irregular, but I've enjoyed their BBQ the most, but also enjoyed their sandwiches like the Reuben and the chicken parm.I'll add a pic of the BBQ on a return visit, and as someone that has done 19/20 of the NC Historic BBQ trail spots, this one can hang at least with their BBQ. You have to be a fan of the country style cooking because most meals are set around having 2 vegetables as a side, which are more in line with your K&W cafeteria level“

“Wonderful service from great people. Food was excellent. They say the liver mush is good but I says they are a lying, ain't ever been a batch of good liver mush. But I see people eating the daylights out of it when I go. The pancakes was a treat, cooked all the way thru and the bacon was good too. Good ol Southern food and good comfort food.Parking: You can park all around this joint but I'd stay outta the liquor store parking lot as them state people can be right particular.Kid-friendliness: Seen a gaggle of younguns in there and most but not all mind you were friendlier than a goat with a tin can appetite.“