Benson Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Benson

April 15, 2018 Leonardo Torrence

Benson is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. The town is best known as the intersection of Interstates 95 and 40. Each year Benson celebrates Mule Days the 4th Saturday of September, a festival that attracts over 60,000 people each year. In 2010, the population was 3,311.
Things to do in Benson

1. The Redneck BBQ Lab

12101 Nc Highway 210 Ste B, Benson, NC 27504-6580 Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner SGD 8 - SGD 16 +1 919-938-8334
Excellent
78%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

The Redneck BBQ Lab

Local, down home BBQ restaurant founded by the award-winning KCBS team, Redneck Scientific. Good BBQ, good people, good service. Monthly specials, Cheerwine on tap and slow smoked pork, ribs, chicken and brisket.

Reviewed By MeridenTravelers - Meriden, CT

This is a place that we found only because of TripAdvisor. It is attached to a gas station, but do not be deterred. The BBQ was quite good and the sides were terrific. I had the pulled pork sandwich with slaw and a side of baked beans. The pulled pork was served dry and not drenched in sauce, but there were several sauces on the table for me to use. Quite tasty. The baked beans were good. My wife had the chili dog which she loved and the Jalapeno mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was outstanding!
Definitely worth a stop along 95.

2. Big Steve's Bagels

12330 Nc Highway 210, Ste 105, Benson, NC 27504-5800 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +1 919-989-8006
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Big Steve's Bagels

Reviewed By dclifton - North Carolina

Their sandwiches are amazing!! Fresh bread with all the fixings to choose from. The bagels are prepared daily and are awesome!!!! And the dessert pastries are great. Very friendly staff. Aim to please. Highly recommend.

3. Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee

206 E Main St, Benson, NC 27504-1509 +1 919-701-1600
Excellent
80%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee

Reviewed By caribears

Benson finally has a new restaurant. Cornerstone Cafe & Coffee is also located in Coats, NC. We loved it in Coats and now we are loving it in Benson. The best waffles you will ever taste. Everything they make is very fresh. And it is all served by a very caring waitstaff. You will love this place!

4. Meadow Village Restaurant

7400 Nc Highway 50 S, Benson, NC 27504-8607 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American Lunch, Dinner +1 919-894-5430
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 101 reviews

Meadow Village Restaurant

Southern Style/ Countryside Restaurant Sits in a small community known as MEADOW or MEADOW CROSS ROADS right off Interstate 40 Country Style Buffet at LUNCH Seafood Buffet at DINNER Homemade Desserts Bar Ice Cream Bar

Reviewed By mlowder500 - No. VA

While visiting family near Benson, NC; we visited the Meadow Village Restaurant for dinner. The food was very good, the fish and seafood was really good. The deserts were fabulous!!! The only problem is that you eat way too much. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit! I’d certainly recommend it!

5. Char-Grill

105 N Walton Ave, Benson, NC 27504-6689 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Fast Food Lunch, Dinner +1 919-894-4499
Excellent
51%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 46 reviews

Char-Grill

Phone: 919-894-4499

Reviewed By SPMurphy - Washington Borough, New Jersey

Coming up North on Interstate 95 is a sign that states NC's best burgers. The outside does not look like much; however, when you get in it looks like a cross between Steak N Shake and Five Guys (without the Peanuts). The color scheme borrows from the Malt shops of the 1950's. Also, some kind of old-fashioned swing type music was playing.

This is not exactly fast food as all meals are cooked to order (just like Five Guys). The place has a local feel with bulletin boards that support local businesses and local kids artwork. The place seems to be equally frequented by tourists and locals. It is always a good sign when locals frequent a place. Some of the decor needs updating (there was a patched up piece of drywall unpainted).

The food itself was of good quality and the staff are friendly

6. Two Cousins Pizza & Pasta

12330 Nc Highway 210, Immediately Off of I-40, Exit 319, Benson, NC 27504-5800 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Delivery, Television, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner SGD 7 - SGD 20 +1 919-934-2322
Excellent
56%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 51 reviews

Two Cousins Pizza & Pasta

Est.2002, Local, family owned & operated. Farm to table, diner bread baked on premise. We use fresh quality ingredients & take pride in our food. All orders are made when ordered, please allow the time. Carlo & Johanna are the owners.

Reviewed By rhoneycu - Raleigh, North Carolina

I live nearby, so we've been here many times. In short, great Italian food. The pizzas, subs, calzones, chicken parmesean, all Excellent. Place is fairly small, and often a bit chaotic. But well worth it. Weekend nights get pretty busy.
Lots of locals go here. If you're looking for good Italian food in the McGees' Crossroads area, you won't go wrong here.

7. El Charro

709 S Wall St, Benson, NC 27504-1858 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Mexican, Spanish Lunch, Dinner +1 919-207-2806
Excellent
61%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 22 reviews

El Charro

Reviewed By wendyrudenative - Hamilton Parish, Bermuda

Visited this restaurant on a recommendation from our hotel concierge. My husband had enchiladas and I had chalupas. I eat Mexican a lot while my husband is new to it but we both were more than pleased with our meals. The food was flavourful, traditional, and well-presented. The portions were incredibly generous and the margarita I had was nothing short of fantastic! The complimentary salsa was delicious and the guacamole we ordered to complement the chips was equally good. Can't say enough about this place. Would go back in a heartbeat!!

8. China Star

12330 107 Nc 210 Hwy, Benson, NC 27504 Wheelchair Accessible Chinese, Asian Lunch, Dinner +1 919-934-3315
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Reviewed By 4will - Summerside, Canada

tried this restaurant on the way home from vacation , they did not know what there own sauces were made from , the fried food was o/k but anything that was deep fried was over cooked . we will not be returning to this restaurant .

9. Bojangles'

12355 Nc Highway 210, Benson, NC 27504-7704 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 919-209-0322
Excellent
56%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Reviewed By Sharon H - Four Oaks, North Carolina

Food was served quickly and fresh. Restaurant was very clean and staff friendly. We happened in there at a very busy time, however, the wait time was almost nil.

10. White Swan Bar-B-Que & Fried

11960 Nc Highway 210, Benson, NC 27504-7686 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Barbecue Lunch, Dinner +1 919-989-9299
Excellent
49%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Reviewed By JimmyandCandy

The food was very good. A large country style barbecue plate and for approximately $12.00 you can leave there filled up. The staff was very pleasant. This is one of the places I would not mind going back to.

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