What Does Old School Food Mean to You?
Maybe it’s comfort food, southern classics, and a good chance it’s fried! 🍗 It’s timeless, often served family-style, and almost always easy on the wallet. 💸 In Cabarrus County, several restaurants have been dishing out these favorites to loyal customers for years.
In the end, it’s where you gather with friends and family to enjoy hearty meals without breaking the bank. 👪
We surveyed our readers and asked what their favorite Old School restaurants were. Here are the Top 3 that they recommended as their favorites and why. We even treated one very enthusiastic responder to a gift card to his favorite restaurant (which was our most recommended establishment). 😊
Harrisburg Family House Restaurant (Harrisburg)
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5429 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Whether you want to enjoy the casual atmosphere of their large dining room or take your meal to go, Harrisburg Family House Restaurant has fresh food and great prices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be sure to check out their Daily Specials as well.
“I love this restaurant because whether you want breakfast, Italian, a good home cooked meal, a burger or seafood…there’s always something for you to eat. A few years ago, when the restaurant had a fire and was shut down for a while, I missed seeing the employees and getting a good meal. I have eaten at other restaurants like Harrisburg Family, but for the price and quality and quantity of food you get it’s always a good place to eat at. I have never been disappointed with my food or the service when my family eats there. Right now, I can taste the banana pudding and many of their favorite desserts. Don’t share this with my doctor!!” – Burt
Others shared…
“Huge menu, clean, friendly staff and owner, consistently good food, and inexpensive breakfast!” – Amy
“Fresh food, quality servings, family friendly atmosphere.” – Irene
“Great service, comfort food, extensive menu.” – Crystal
With 3,416 Google Reviews (averaging 4 1/2 stars ⭐), our readers aren’t alone in loving this local favorite.
Photo credits: Harrisburg Family House Restaurant
Park Road Soda Shoppe (Kannapolis)
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800 Rogers Lake Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Since 1999, this 1950’s style restaurant has been serving up American food like their famous hot dogs and burgers as well as delicious soda shoppe favorites including Orangeades, Ice Cream Floats, and Cherry Cokes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there is always something classic to try at PRSS.
“Great hotdogs. Love the service also.” – Tina
Photo credits: Park Road Soda Shoppe
Troutman’s Barbecue on Church Street (Concord)
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362 Church St N, Concord, NC 28025
Troutman’s Barbecue has been serving their barbecue, red slaw, and hot sauce for over fifty years. It’s the kind of place that has regulars who meet up weekly at a favorite table and enjoy each other and great food. But Troutman’s has more than just BBQ. They have specials every day of the week and their Wonderful Wednesdays feature spaghetti with meat sauce, Greek chicken salad, and chicken with dumplings. Be sure to check out their Family Style Thanksgiving Meal option as well.
“The food is great, and you can meet up with old friends.” – Shirley
Photo credits: Troutman’s Barbecue
As much as we love sharing new restaurants coming to town, there is always a place for those local old school restaurants that have been staples for families and friends for generations. Enjoy a meal at one or all of these Cabarrus County gems!!
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