Restaurants in Tarboro

“Excellent food, wine and service. Always good!”

“I haven’t been to my hometown in nearly 40 years. Today I was going to pass Tarboro on my way to Maryland and I just couldn’t resist the urge to take the 64 exit. I wanted to connect with locals and ask them about how the town of Tarboro is doing in general. My travels have taken me all over the US, but I often think about where I was born and my early years there. I picked up lunch to go just down the street, but wandered down Main and found a lovely surprise in Tarboro Coffee House. It’s a long drive from Wilmington to Maryland on little sleep, and I could tell by the beautiful appearance of the shop that this was going to be a great cup of coffee. Every detail of the appearance of the shop is so spectacular! The impeccable design of the logo, the colors, the eclectic elements like the antique record player (a Victrola perhaps?) that caught my eye in the window drew me in. Maybe it’s the painter in me, but I set a lot of store in aesthetics, and that kind of attention to detail bespeaks a passion that I believe translates into a truly flawless product. I have found this to be particularly true of small businesses whose drive and motivation comes from a deep love of what they do, and the people they serve. The effort put into the storefront, (and the inside) raised my expectations and I was not disappointed. I was greeted by a friendly barista named Haley who set about making me feel welcomed immediately. I asked her for a recommendation for a sweet espresso drink and she suggested the special. I wish I could remember what it was called, but it was a white mocha with some extra ingredients, and she impressed me with the wide selection of milk choices. It’s reassuring to know I don’t have to sacrifice my gut health for a beverage there. Man that has got to be the best drink I’ve ever tasted!!! It was delicious, and not overly sweet or too rich. The drink stayed consistent until the last sip. There was no syrup or chocolate lining the bottom of the cup. She really knew how to make a good cup of coffee! I was really blessed to catch Haley, (not sure how she spells her name, I’m sorry!) in the afternoon because we had time to converse about the current state of the town. It was so nice to talk to someone who was also born there and who grew up there. I’ve been so curious about Tarboro since my family moved away in 1986. What a beautiful experience, service, gathering place you all have created here. I really can’t thank you enough for giving me the chance to not only have a great cup of coffee, but to reconnect with my hometown, and to meet one her best and brightest in Haley. She has a very good head on her shoulders, and her kindness towards me is so appreciated. I know how hard it is to run a small business especially in food service, and how much it hurts your heart when people don’t see the hard work that goes into it. They white-glove and overly scrutinize family-owned business while giving endless chances to major corporations that compromise on the quality and safety of their products and services. Well I want you to know you are seen, appreciated and admired. Please don’t ever give up this beautiful dream you’ve realized. You’re doing something so wonderful. Well done!”

“Good food with excellent southern customer service.”

“I travel to the eastern part of N.C. and have been for 7 months, I’m mad that I am just finding out about Everleans, the food is the best I’ve had out here, the staff was great and customer service phenomenal, you are committing a crime if you don’t eat here, 10 stars out of 5, will be back…”

“The food is very good and the atmosphere and service is commendable. I enjoy this place”

“Amazing place, the owner is very friendly. Such a peaceful place to go with great conversations.”

“Stopped Into this little diner for a quick lunch with my daughter. The place is small but does have some Seating inside. The menu is pretty extensive and way more options available than I initially thought there would be. I do have to say that the food here is amazing! It was made to order while we waited ( we took our order to go since I was running errands). The price of the food was excellent and the quality great . I would highly recommend this place for a filling delicious meal.”

“Thanks for the hook up today. It was awesome!!!!!!!!”

“Bicycle friendly, excellent place to “recover”! Excellent beer on tap including Non-alcohol, NA Canoe!”

“Good menu and better food”

“Just had dinner here and let me tell you we are difficult to impress since we eat Mexican daily but everything was amazing! Great portions, taste, and homemade tortillas. I ordered a sope de asada. My son an ACP off the kids menu. My husband and mother-in-law a mojarra frita iykyk. My father in law had the Texas fajitas and he cleared the plate! Thank you to the whole staff. Please check them out!”

“Whoever was working night shift 10/17/25 you made me the most mouth watering toe curling grilled cheese burrito of my life, Thabkyou for bringing back the nacho fries”

“Was good price was reasonable. Big portions”

“This is an amazing food truck. The Italian ice is fantastic, but doesn’t compare to the customer service. Incredibly friendly, charismatic, and efficient. If they are in your area, you better visit them!”

“One of my favorite authentic Mexican places to eat. A+++”

“Everyone please let's get out an show some love an support! Thank you in advance 💖”

“We ordered 2 dozen cupcakes. They were fresh and delicious. Very fairly priced. Susu and kizzie’s is always clean, friendly, and helpful.”

“Fast service and the food was on point. I got egg drop soup, boneless spray rib combo, and a side of white rice with crunchies for the soup. everything was so yummy and perfect!!”

“This place is way overpriced for its quality of food. Though my service was great; my potato was under done. The scallops were over cooked and gritty. The steak was the best of the worst on the plate but you have to season yourself. The cook that brought out the food was very nice.”

“We often use the money service to send money to family. They have various items from Mexico not found at the supermarket. We have not eaten at the restaurant located in the back of the store. Always friendly service.”

“The people there today were great 👍🏻 but there was a little blonde girl that was snickering and talking to a coworker about something I had said. I thought that was very rude and unprofessional!”

“I ordered a plate 2 scramble eggs with cheese, grits, home fries and country ham to go. Got home I had patty sausage instead of country ham so I drive all the way back up there give them my plate and explain I got patty sausage instead of country ham. they give me my plate back and give me country hame in a little bowl in a bunch of broken up pieces. Besides all my other food is cold grits cold and hard couldn't get butter to melt in it. Eggs cold and home fries cold. They should have thrown this plate in the trash and remade the order.”

“Your Waffle House was very very cold today.It was so cold my food was cold before I eat it all. Not a good thing.The manger didn’t even care when I told them.Just said the workers need it that cold.Will not be going back any time soon.Did I say it was cold cold cold!!!!!”

“I love this place. The people are friendly the drinks are great. I'm going to do everything I can to support this location because they are a great addition to the area.”

“Reasonable prices and totally great food for the price. You will definitely like it and this place has become my #1 spot omw home..
You will not regret this positive move to save money in the process.. The environment is so inviting you will definitely enjoy you meal being surrounded by great workers that create a positive lasting experience.”

“Started working in the area about 2 years ago and I stumbled onto the place by accident, and I'm glad I did. The food is very good and consistent but the atmosphere is not so hot, I mean not for me anyway. I'm ex-Navy so I've been to a lot of places in my life and I know what's good. I come about once a week and take it back to work for lunch or take it home for dinner. I'm happy :)”

“I stopped on my way back home. The food was delicious it was fresh. My only problems were they didn't give any utensils to eat the dirty rice or any napkins. If those things weren't missing then I would have given 5 stars. I will definitely go back.”