North Carolina, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kannapolis

January 2, 2020 Weston Hennigan

Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Kannapolis. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Kannapolis (Kŭh-nă-pŭh-lŭs) is a city in Cabarrus and Rowan counties, in the U.S. state of North Carolina, northwest of Concord and northeast of Charlotte and is a suburb in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The city of Kannapolis was incorporated in 1984. The population was 42,625 at the 2010 census, which makes Kannapolis the 20th largest city in North Carolina. It is the home of the Kannapolis Intimidators, the Class A baseball affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, and it is the hometown of the Earnhardt racing family. The center of the city is home to the North Carolina Research Campus, a public-private venture that focuses on food, nutrition, and biotech research.
Things to do in Kannapolis

10. LongHorn Steakhouse

351 Copperfield Blvd NE, Concord, NC 28025-2403 American, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 704-795-1030 http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/locations/nc/concord/concord/5102
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4 based on 86 reviews

LongHorn Steakhouse

Reviewed By sarahrichardson2016

Even thought it is steakhouse, their chicken is really great! We tried the chicken breast with ham and melted cheese. Oh my goodness that is good. Definitely get it again. Pair with a baked sweet potato and their bread and it is a winner.

9. Townhouse ll

1870 S Main St, Kannapolis, NC 28081-5947 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 704-938-8220 https://www.facebook.com/Townhouse-II-Restaurant-117085731704153/
Townhouse ll

Reviewed By travels4jen

Recently had breakfast here but neither of us were too impressed. Yes, it's a 'hometown' place full of locals, no frills atmosphere, and typical 'diner' flair....but my pancake was heavy and dense and the omelette was nearly cold. Based on the prices on the menu, we estimated our bill to be about $11 + tax...but it rang up $16. Perhaps their southern cooking is better than their breakfast.

8. Gary's Barbecue

620 Hwy 29 N, China Grove, NC 28023-2616 American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 704-857-8314 http://garysbarbecuechinagrove.drinkandfood.website
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4 based on 149 reviews

Gary's Barbecue

Reviewed By Drue G

Had a late lunch today at Gary's. As usual, the food was hot and delicious. The dining room was clean and shiny. There is always one or two employees cleaning tables and the floor. There is a reason the place is always busy; the food, the waitstaff and the dedication of everyone working there.

7. Cracker Barrel

1175 Copperfield Blvd NE, Concord, NC 28025-2410 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 704-792-0277 http://www.crackerbarrel.com
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4 based on 81 reviews

Cracker Barrel

Reviewed By DBearNC

My wife and I stopped in for lunch as we traveled home from visiting relatives. After waiting a few minutes for someone to show up at the host stand, we were seated. Although we are on restricted diets, we were able to find foods on our diet (grilled trout, chicken tenders) that were both well prepared. The service was friendly and attentive.

6. IHOP

800 Cloverleaf Plz, Kannapolis, NC 28083-6982 American Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 704-792-2842 http://www.ihop.com/
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4 based on 33 reviews

IHOP

Reviewed By Lee G

The snow hit the area and events planned for the day were cancelled. We stayed in and decided to have brunch at IHOP. Good choice and others had the same idea. seated with no delay and our server greeted us and took the drink order. Friendly service and we took advantage of the +55 choices on the menu. Pancakes are always good and came with our choices. Our server often checked on us and kept the coffee hot and we took a "to-go" cup as well. Location is easy to get off I-85 and look for Cloverleaf Mall entrance. This would be a good stop when traveling.

5. East Coast Wings & Grill

2263 Spider Drive North Lite Shopping Center, Kannapolis, NC 28083 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Parking Available, Table Service [email protected] +1 704-720-0511 https://eastcoastwings.com/location/2263-spider-dr/
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3 based on 76 reviews

East Coast Wings & Grill

East Coast Wings + Grill, located off Spider Dr, is a family friendly restaurant with a large variety menu including burgers, flatbreads, skillets and 60 flavors of Buffalo style chicken wings in 7 heat indexes. East Coast Wings + Grill, located off Rando

Reviewed By 33186plum

My husband and I stopped here before we headed out to a game. It was recommended by the clerk at our hotel. The place was clean and has a little bar area. Our bartender was really very nice, her name is not on the receipt and I don't remember it. We ordered the pub pretzels with the beer cheese. They were yummy, we werent expecting them to be fried but they were so good! They were actually better than the wings. We each ordered 5 wings and they came with a bunch of carrots and celery at no charge which was nice, but they were soaking wet and there was water in the dish. Now, onto the wings. We each liked that they were sort of crispy, but we could only chew and swallow the meat from the flappers. The meat from the drums was impossible to chew. We just chewed and chewed until we had to spit out the meat. We have never had to do that with meat from chicken wings. If we are back in the area again, we will try another wing place.

4. Logan's Roadhouse

2431 Wonder Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28083-6427 American, Steakhouse, Bar Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Television +1 704-721-0100 http://www.logansroadhouse.com
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4 based on 123 reviews

Logan's Roadhouse

Reviewed By duffey3700

Stopped in for dinner and we were both pleased. They were somewhat busy but we were seated and served within a few minutes. Great shrimp and steak. Very friendly waitress who checked on us several times. We recommend a visit and we'll eat here again the next time we are traveling through.

3. Park Road Soda Shoppe

800 Rogers Lake Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28081-5748 American, Diner Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 704-525-8498 http://www.facebook.com/prssktown
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4 based on 52 reviews

Park Road Soda Shoppe

Reviewed By drew02409

This is a great little joint for burgers, dogs, and sandwiches, and don’t forget the shakes and root beer floats. It’s nothing fancy but it’s done right and always good. The service is friendly and attentive. As good as lunch and dinner is here, it’s also a great spot for breakfast too.

2. Flyin Buffalo

800 Sloop Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28083-2955 Pizza, American Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Delivery +1 704-933-3663 http://www.flyinbuffalo.com
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4 based on 56 reviews

Flyin Buffalo

Reviewed By timrS6202CC

This small, friendly, family-owned, restaurant was a nice find while my family was spending some time in the Kannapolis area. We returned a few times during our stay. While the restaurant tags itself as "king of wings", we did not get an opportunity to try their wings. However, we did try a number of other items on their menu. All of the items we tried were tasty, reasonably priced and served in large portions. The pizza was our favorite and is heads and shoulders above the national chains. For me, the success of a pizza is all about the crust. And Flyin' Buffalo gets that right! They have a medium-thickness, New York-style crust with just the perfect amount of chewiness. This was topped with a very nice tomato sauce and a generous amount of cheese. The pizza is definitely worth a return visit. The most unique item we tried was the "deep-fried corn." And it is just as you may imagine: a large ear of yellow corn which has been deep-fried. And while it may sound like something from a state fair, but it was actually really tasty. Overall, we had several good experiences and some really nice pizza. I look forward to a future visit.

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1. Breakfastime Family House

1170 Copperfield Blvd NE, Concord, NC 28025-2409 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Drive Thru +1 704-720-0703 http://www.breakfastimenc.com
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4 based on 211 reviews

Breakfastime Family House

Reviewed By trickydnc

You are guaranteed 4 things when you eat at Breakfasttme: good food, great prices, quick service, and a wait to get in. Guarantee #4 is a direct result of guarantees 1-3, but the wait is usually tolerable and the time estimates accurate. This is not the place you would take someone for a romantic fist date, but it's a great place for a cheap date!

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