9 Best Burgers Near Wilkesboro

Amalfi's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
1919 US Hwy 421, Wilkesboro
336-838-3188

What? Italian? This is a burger article. Yeah, we know. Sorry. Tony has been kicking out top notch burgers since 2002. With fresh ground beef, Italian spices and a home made bun, Amalfi’s will surprise you with their spins on this classic American offering. Their Majestic burger, with one pound of Certified Angus Beef and home made bun, is not for the faint of heart. If you still want a little Italy with your burger, their hamburgers can be accessorized with pizza toppings, or just order the burger pizza for that true new world mashup. Buon appetito!

The Dispensary Restaurant & Pub
833 Main Street, North Wilkesboro
336-818-1152

The Dispensary Pub has that relaxed, low-key atmosphere that's perfect for a day of aniquing or exploring the trails, when you have worked up an appetite but dont feel like sitting through the fine dining experience. You just want some good grub fast. The Dispensary also has a great selection of craft beers, cocktails and top shelf liquors to cure what ails 'ya.

The Dispensary gets its name from its location inside Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro's Brame Drug Store building, which is fitting, because their food is addicting. Kind of like, well...Serving daily lunch specials, large variety of appetizers, sandwiches and cold beverages. Pool table and five large screen TV's to catch all your favorite sporting events.

Dodge City Steakhouse
4803 West Hwy 421, Wilkesboro
336-973-0218

This locally owned franchise knows steak. Although conveniently located along the 421 retail corridor, you'll bet your boots you saw Steven Seagal standing in the corner of this authentic roadhouse. Don't worry though, the only fights you'll encounter here are over condiments. Steer (see what we did there?) your way over to Dodge City for a burger and a cold brew. Our go to is the eponymous Dodge City Burger, A Half pound of Hereford beef grilled over an open flame. Topped with BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, and onion strings. Yeah. That'll do. 

Dooley's Grill & Tavern
102 East Main Street, Wilkesboro
336-667-0800

A New American restaurant that takes pride in serving large portions of freshly prepared foods. All of Dooley's food is made "Fresh" to order, no bull. We specialize in "Fresh" hand patted to order thick Burgers, which we grind throughout the day. Located in the historic Smithey Hotel, you can also enjoy libations from one of our local distilleries or their sister brewery, Two Boros. Dooley's also offers up some of the best gluten free and vegan options in the Yadkin Valley. 

Glenn's Tastee Freeze
800 River Street, Wilkesboro
336-838-2541

When a place is walk-up only, cash only, and has been around for over 50 years, you know it's gonna be good. Glenn's burger is classic diner burger. Grilled on a flat top, steamed bun, with everything you need and nothing you don't. You'll want to wash that burger down with one of Glenn's famous shakes or malts. Glenn's is open for breakfast too, in case you need a fix first thing in the morning. We won't judge. Neither will Dolly Parton. You might catch her in line at Glenn's when she is in town for MerleFest. 

 

The Spice is Right Food Truck
102 South West Street, Wilkesboro
(336) 902-5497

The Spice is Right is a food truck because they need the extra torque to carry around all that flavor. This casual eatery is at home in historic Wilkesboro center serving the freshest ingredients with creative flair. Our pick is the bubba burger, with freshly ground beef, bacon, onion strings, and barbecue sauce. The Spice is Right, Bob.

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Jerry's Snack Bar
2613 Swan Creek Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 835-2750

Jerry's has been in business for more than 60 years. Their success is simple. Fresh, good food. You can taste the time and expertise invested in Jerry's. Their burger is simple and fresh served at their quaint roadside stand in the heart of wine country. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, so you have to act fast. 








Debbies Snack Bar
3008 Rocky Branch Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 468-8114

"Blink and you miss it. So don't blink," says one reviewer. In the age of homogenous roadside exits, Debbie's exists as a beacon of the past. Just off 421 in Yadkin County near the Wilkes line and convenient to I-77, Debbies snack bar is a quaint slice of Americana. With plenty of truck parking, generous food and honest prices, Debbie's Snack Bar always satisifies. The same reviewer recommends the "big ol' deluxe" which is wider and has a larger bun. He also recommends the buffalo chips with ranch as a side. 10-4, good buddy. 

Alpha & Omega Farms & Corn Maze
1129 Cheek Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 466-5402

This 20-acre agri-tourism complex, featuring maze trails, hayrides, horse drawn wagon rides, and many more engaging activities. The 5-acre field is cross-planted in late June with more than 200,000 corn kernels turned via GPS into an entertaining corn maze totalling 1.8 miles of walkways. After working up an appetite on the corn maze, the hidden gem of this farm experience is the burger at their food stand. Alpha & Omega is a working farm after all and their very own grass fed, corn finished beef is raised right there on the property. It doesn't get more farm to fork than that.