The Wilkesboros · Eat & Drink
Restaurants in Wilkesboro & North Wilkesboro
Compare barbecue, pizza, cafés, Thai food, Mexican restaurants and sit-down meals—with addresses, direct contacts, menu links and published schedules to help you plan where to eat.
Start with the meal you need
Coffee stop, family meal or an evening out?
For breakfast, compare the Main Street food service at Talia, the early hours at Cagney’s Kitchen, Dom’s bakery choices and Wilkes Coffee Company’s all-day breakfast. For barbecue, Cinder Bistro and Brushy Mountain Smokehouse publish different schedules and menu formats. For pizza, the guide includes downtown choices in both towns and an Italian restaurant along US 421.
Search by a restaurant name or food style, then choose a town. Open a profile’s hours and planning details before you set out. The profiles describe published offerings; they are not first-hand reviews or a ranking of the restaurants.
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Alphabetical profiles for Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro. Some food styles overlap.
6th & Main
Downtown · 6th Street
Dinner service, a separate bar menu and catering are the focus at this 6th Street restaurant. The restaurant accepts reservation and catering inquiries by phone, making it an option to contact when planning a sit-down evening meal or a group gathering.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-903-1166
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Call the restaurant for its current dinner schedule; the contact page does not provide a clear weekly timetable in its page text.
- Before you go
- Ask about reservations, group size and the menu for the evening you want to visit.
Source: Restaurant contact page
Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
US 421 corridor
An Italian restaurant and pizzeria on the US 421 corridor. Its Wilkes Chamber profile provides the local street address and phone contact. Use that number to check the current menu, meal service and carryout options for the Wilkesboro location.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697336-838-3188
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Call for the current weekly schedule and kitchen hours.
- Before you go
- Confirm the Wilkesboro location when asking about menus or placing an order.
Source: Wilkes Chamber profile
Brushy Mountain Smokehouse & Creamery
Wilkesboro Boulevard
A smokehouse serving hickory-smoked pork, chicken, ribs and other meals, with a creamery for an ice cream stop afterward. Its online menu separates sandwiches, pork plates, smoked chicken, children’s meals and bulk orders, which helps when comparing an individual meal with food for a group.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-667-9464
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Closed Sunday–Tuesday, according to the restaurant website.
- Before you go
- Check the selected options on an online order; a starting price may change with sides or additions.
Source: Restaurant website
Cagney’s Kitchen — Wilkesboro
Central Street
A homestyle restaurant with separate Wilkesboro breakfast and main-menu pages. Its early opening hours make it worth checking for breakfast before a day of travel or local activities; the published Sunday closing time is earlier than the rest of the week.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697336-667-6008
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Monday–Saturday, 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. The location page says Sunday breakfast ends at noon.
- Before you go
- Use the Wilkesboro menus and hours, since the company operates several locations.
Source: Wilkesboro location page
Chile Verde Mexican Grill
Mall Square
A Mexican grill at Mall Square in Wilkesboro. The restaurant’s own site provides its location and phone contact, with an image-based presentation of its food and menu. Call directly when you need current dish choices, prices or an order for a group.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697336-838-1999
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Call for the current weekly schedule and any separate lunch or dinner service times.
- Before you go
- Ask the restaurant about the specific dish or current special you want before placing an order.
Source: Restaurant website
Cinder Bistro
Downtown · Main Street
A Main Street bistro built around smoked meats, shareable dishes, smash burgers and a drinks menu. The restaurant publishes a dine-in menu as well as ordering links; lunch and dinner service are listed on its website, with a shorter Sunday schedule.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-827-2739
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Monday and Wednesday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Tuesday.
- Before you go
- For a Sunday visit, plan around the 3 p.m. published closing time rather than a dinner stop.
Source: Restaurant website
Dom Bakeries
Downtown · D Street
A bakery and pizzeria offering coffee, baked goods, breakfast choices, sandwiches, salads and pizza. The menu includes pizza by the slice during a limited lunch window, plus ice cream and custom-cake information for a dessert stop or celebration.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-990-9245
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Tuesday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Meal-service windows vary.
- Before you go
- The menu lists pizza slices from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Ask about breakfast availability before an early visit or custom-cake lead time.
Source: Restaurant contact page
Dooley’s Grill & Tavern
Downtown · East Main Street
A downtown grill and tavern with an online ordering menu for burgers, wings, sandwiches and other casual meals. The Wilkes Chamber also lists catering and the Tory Oak event space, giving groups a direct contact for both food and event inquiries.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697336-667-0800
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- The Chamber lists Sunday noon–9 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and Saturday open at 11 a.m.; call for closing time.
- Before you go
- Confirm the dining or kitchen schedule directly when planning a late meal; online pickup windows can differ.
Source: Wilkes Chamber profile
The Lost Wombat
Downtown · Main Street
A restaurant with burgers, wings, entrées and an Australian influence, plus an outdoor gathering area and children’s play space. Its full menu includes children’s meals and a vegan option. The upstairs tavern has its own hours, separate from restaurant service.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-990-5020
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Monday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Before you go
- Use the restaurant schedule for a meal; later tavern hours do not establish restaurant kitchen hours.
Source: Restaurant website
Plaza Del Sol
US 421 corridor
A Mexican restaurant on the US 421 corridor offering dine-in service, takeout, a cantina and daily specials, according to its Wilkes Chamber profile. The profile identifies Suite A and provides the phone number for checking the current menu or ordering details.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697336-818-2631
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- The Chamber lists Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
- Before you go
- Call for current menu prices, specials and kitchen closing time before a late visit.
Source: Wilkes Chamber profile
Roselli’s on 10th
Downtown · 10th Street
An Italian and pizza restaurant with an evening service schedule. Its site lists pizza and desserts and provides an ordering menu for carryout or delivery. The restaurant also identifies gluten-free pasta as an option on its website.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-818-1645
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Wednesday–Saturday, 3–9 p.m. Closed Sunday–Tuesday, according to the restaurant website.
- Before you go
- Plan an afternoon or dinner visit around the 3 p.m. opening. Ask staff about any dietary preparation needs.
Source: Restaurant website
Talia Espresso on Main
Downtown · Main Street
Talia’s Main Street café serves espresso drinks, breakfast and lunch, including pizza. This is the North Wilkesboro food-service location; the company’s other location pages list different offerings and schedules, so choose the Main Street menu when planning a meal.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-838-0111
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. Breakfast is listed until 11 a.m.; food service ends before the café closes.
- Before you go
- Confirm the kitchen window if you are arriving late in the afternoon rather than only ordering a drink.
Source: Restaurant location page
TenTen Thai
Downtown · D Street
A Thai restaurant on D Street, listed by the Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership for pad Thai, curries and other Thai dishes. The downtown profile provides its street address and phone contact for checking the current menu and service schedule.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-667-1888
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Call the restaurant for current lunch and dinner hours; a weekly schedule is not included in the linked downtown profile.
- Before you go
- Ask about the current menu, spice level and any ingredient requests when ordering.
Source: Downtown partnership profile
TwoBoros Brewery & Pizzeria
Downtown · East Main Street
A downtown brewery and pizzeria serving wood-fired pizzas, calzones, subs, salads and rotisserie wings. The business operates in the historic J.T. Ferguson Building. Its schedule includes dinner service on Wednesday and Thursday and earlier openings Friday through Sunday.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697336-990-9455
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Wednesday–Thursday, 4–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, noon–9 p.m.; Sunday, noon–8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Before you go
- Check the day before planning lunch: Wednesday and Thursday service begins at 4 p.m.
Source: Restaurant website
Wilkes Coffee Company
Downtown · West Main Street
A café in a converted garage space offering all-day breakfast, lunch, baked goods, coffee and matcha. Its website describes patio seating and a location near the downtown greenway and splash pad, giving visitors a meal or coffee option around other downtown stops.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697336-818-0401
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., according to the café website.
- Before you go
- Use the current menu for seasonal food and drink choices; call with time-sensitive availability questions.
Source: Café website
Zack’s Pizza & Wings
Downtown · Main Street
A Main Street restaurant with pizza and wings at the center of its menu, alongside other casual meals. Its website provides menu pages and family-special information, while the restaurant’s ordering page lists children’s meals, sandwiches, burgers and pizza options.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659336-818-0499
Hours & planning details
- Published hours / check ahead
- Call for the current weekly dining schedule and order cutoff.
- Before you go
- For a family special, confirm the pizza size, toppings, wing style and current price directly.
Source: Restaurant website
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Planning a Sunday meal?
The posted schedules have several important differences. Dom Bakeries, Talia on Main, Roselli’s and Brushy Mountain Smokehouse list Sunday as closed. Cagney’s Kitchen lists a 2 p.m. Sunday closing, and Cinder Bistro lists 3 p.m.
For a later Sunday stop, check TwoBoros, The Lost Wombat, Dooley’s or Plaza Del Sol. Wilkes Coffee Company publishes Sunday café hours as well. These are published weekly schedules, so confirm holiday or event-day changes directly.
Plan around the two downtowns
Downtown North Wilkesboro
Main Street includes Cinder Bistro at 532, Zack’s at 600, Talia at 809 and The Lost Wombat at 810. Nearby profiles include Dom on D Street, Roselli’s on 10th, TenTen Thai on D Street and 6th & Main on 6th Street.
The official downtown parking page explains on-street spaces and public lots. Some on-street parking has a two-hour limit; check the signs where you park.
Downtown Wilkesboro
Dooley’s at 102 East Main and TwoBoros at 111 East Main provide different downtown meal options. Wilkes Coffee Company is at 100 West Main. Choose the town and exact street address when setting directions, since both downtowns use Main Street addresses.
Pair your meal with the local attractions guide or check Wilkes County events for the day you plan to visit.
Speedway & busy event days
Choose a meal window before the race
Start with the day and time, then check the restaurant profile. A café’s closing time may be later than its food-service cutoff, while a tavern’s late hours may extend beyond its restaurant kitchen. Downtown locations also have different weekday opening patterns.
Open the Speedway visitor guide- Early breakfast: check Cagney’s Kitchen or Wilkes Coffee Company’s published opening times.
- Wednesday or Thursday lunch: TwoBoros publishes a 4 p.m. opening on those days, so choose another lunch option.
- Reservations: 6th & Main provides a direct phone contact for reservation requests.
- Takeout: use the restaurant’s linked ordering page or call to confirm the pickup time before placing an order.
- A backup: choose a second place with a different service window and allow for traffic on major event days.
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Local dining questions
Where can I find breakfast in the Wilkesboros?
Compare Cagney’s Kitchen, Wilkes Coffee Company, Talia Espresso on Main and Dom Bakeries. They have different service days and food windows. Check the individual hours and the breakfast menu before an early trip.
Which places have pizza or Italian food?
The guide includes TwoBoros in Wilkesboro and Roselli’s, Zack’s and Dom in North Wilkesboro. Amalfi’s is on the US 421 corridor. Use the food-style filter to compare the profiles and contact details.
Can I compare prices before choosing?
Yes. Use the direct menu links and the published examples above. Compare the same order type and check whether sides, drinks, tax, tips or delivery fees are additional. A listed starting price may change when you choose options.
Is there a place with an outdoor or children’s play area?
The Lost Wombat describes an outdoor gathering area and a children’s play space on its website. Wilkes Coffee Company describes patio seating. Contact the business about current availability and what works for your group.
How do I correct a restaurant listing or suggest another place?
Send the name, public contact, location and a link to the restaurant’s own current information through our contact page. You can also discuss a dining experience in the food forum. Advertising inquiries go through the advertise page.
Sources, review date & disclosures
Sources checked October 22, 2026. Each profile links to its restaurant source or local directory profile. Amalfi’s, Dooley’s and Plaza Del Sol use Wilkes Chamber contact information; TenTen Thai uses the Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership profile. Published schedules are not a real-time opening-status service.
The guide summarizes public information and does not claim a first-hand visit, service-quality rating or complete coverage of every restaurant. The sponsor banner is promotional and is separate from the restaurant profiles. See our advertising and affiliate disclosure. For more local contacts, visit the Wilkes County business directory.