BEST FOOD NEAR ME IN
ELON
Best Rated Southern Restaurant Serving Elon:
SOUTHERN COMFORT | BURGERS | HOT DOGS | DESSERTS
Looking for the best food or a local restaurant near Elon and Elon University? We're close by and the best food in the area that is sure to give you that taste of home you've been missing while living on campus! Don't just take our word for it though, we've been voted the Best Country-Cooking in Alamance 2025, plus in 2018, 2019, and 2020, by the Times News Readers Choice Awards. We're also proud to accept Phoenix Cards to get the most benefit from your University meal plan. Ready to stop in? We're right nearby Elon University with just a 5-8 minute drive at 3281 S Church St A in Burlington, NC.
Check out just a few of our meals below and what reviews from real people and Elon students like Nathaniel on Yelp are saying about those "made, not defrosted" meals. When you're ready to order or view our full menu, just click the image to be taken straight to that item or the Order Now button to get takeout or delivery right to your door. Having a Greek life event soon or a member of the Elon University faculty with an event coming up? Check out our catering page to make your next event delicious and memorable!
OUR AWARDS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Best Country-Cooking by the Times News Reader's Choice Awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2025,
Certificate of Excellence by Restaurant Guru for 2025
Recommended by Restaurantji in 2025
Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in 2018
Entrepreneur of the Year in 2025 by Alamance Chamber
FAST & CONVENIENT EXPERIENCE
Located right on S. Church St in Burlington, we are just about two miles from Elon University and Downtown Elon. While in town, we're located right nearby everywhere else you may need to go in the area, including picking up groceries at Westbrook Plaza Food Lion (less than one mile from us), picking up some dorm essentials at Target in University Commons (about two miles from us), or catching up on course work at Salvation Coffee (right beside our shopping center).
Whether you need a quick takeout lunch or a hangout dinner with your roommates we make it easy. Our "fast casual" service model means your meal goes at your speed: order and pay at the counter, get your food fast (most plates are delivered within 5 minutes!), and then stay as little or as long as you'd like. After a long day of classes at the University, we know the last thing you want is to be tied down waiting on a server to bring the bill or feel pressured to add on a big extra gratuity at the end. Our counter service style dining means you get a good meal, fast and at a wallet-friendly total cost. And, don't forget, we accept Phoenix Cash!
TRUSTED BY NAMES YOU KNOW
We serve more than just takeout and delivery, we cater all the big names all around Elon University in Alamance and Guilford counties including (but not just!):
Chick-fil-A Supply (Mebane)
Walmart Distribution (Mebane)
Walmart (Mebane)
FormaFab (Burlington)
Sunlight Batteries (Whitsett)
Biscuitville Distribution (Burlington)
Cone Health (Burlington, Graham, Greensboro, Mebane)
City of Graham
City of Mebane
City of Burlington
Vistar (Greensboro)
Evangel Fellowship (Greensboro)
St. Mark's Community Church (Burlington)
Alamance Chamber of Commerce
Piedmont Natural Gas (Greensboro)
Stihl (Mebane)
and many more!
ELON UNIVERSITY FAVORITES
Something for Every Craving!
Missing Mom's cooking back home? University cafeteria not hitting on much? We've got you covered with whatever you're craving. Whether that's an NC style hand-pattied Carolina Burger, our legendary hand-cut tender Beef Tips, or a decadent dessert like our Carrot Cake and Banana Pudding we offer the most diverse 'Best Food' experience near Elon. From $5.99 lunch specials to offsite event catering, we a meal to fit every taste and every budget! Check out a few of our "made, not defrosted" options below and read what real people are saying:
PULLED PORK BBQ
Nathaniel on Yelp gave this meal 5-stars saying: “This is the best Southern Cooking and best BBQ that I've had in NC.”
SOUTHERN CHICKEN PIE
Kelly on Doordash gave this meal 5-stars saying: “Southern Chicken Pie was wonderful hit just right"
BEEF TIPS N' RICE
Caroline on Doordash gave this meal 5-stars saying: “The Beef Tips n' Rice and
collards & squash casserole are very good.”
$7.99 BBQ SANDWICH LUNCH SPECIAL
Dana on Google Reviews gave this meal 5-stars saying: “Hands down the best BBQ sandwich I have ever eaten! Collard greens were amazing!”
COOKIE BUTTER CHEESECAKE
Markita on Doordash gave this meal 5-stars saying: “Cookie Butter Cheesecake is the best dessert I've ever had."
$5.99 ALL THE WAY HOT DOG LUNCH
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MAMA'S MEAT LOAF
Taisha on Doordash gave this meal 5-stars saying: “I got the Mama's Meat Loaf everything is full of flavor and cooked perfectly, fresh and perfect portions!”
CAROLINA BURGER
TURKEY & DRESSING
Caroline on Doordash gave this meal 5-stars saying: “The Beef Tips n' Rice and
collards & squash casserole are very good.”
GET TAKEOUT OR DELIVERY
Brittany on Google Reviews gave everything 5-stars saying: “Easily the best place in Burlington to get homestyle food without breaking the bank."
GET CATERING
St. Mark's Community Church ordered catering more than 15 times in 2025 saying: “Everyone was raving over the food!"
VISIT OUR SITE
Wally raved on Facebook saying: “Every single meal I've had there is as good as momma and grandma's cooking. Truly southern home cooking.”
It's All Good: Southern Kitchen
3281 S Church St A
Burlington, NC 27215
(in Southwood Square shopping center!)
ELON UNIVERSITY DINING & CATERING FAQ
1. What is the best restaurant for Southern food near Elon University? It's All Good Southern Kitchen is located just a short drive from the Elon University campus. We've been voted Best Country Cooking in Alamance County multiple years running, making us the top choice for students and families.
2. What is the best restaurant for Southern food near Elon University? We offer full hot meals and daily lunch specials starting at just $7.99, providing the best value for authentic homemade food near Elon.
1. Does It’s All Good deliver directly to the Elon University campus or just offer takeout? Yes! We deliver our full menu—including our hand-pattied burgers and Southern entrees—directly to Elon University dorms, Greek life houses, and faculty offices with fee-free delivery that starts at just $25! Whether you’re at Global Commons or Danieley Center, we’ve got you covered. If you prefer takeout instead, we offer that as well!
2. What are the best "student-budget" meals near Elon? Our All The Way Dogs ($5.99), Old Faithful Burgers ($12.99), and Pulled Pork BBQ ($11.99) are the top picks for students looking for a high-quality, filling meal that doesn't break the bank. You get authentic, scratch-made Southern food for the same price as a fast-food combo.
3. Do you offer catering for Elon graduation and club events? Absolutely. We specialize in large-batch catering for Elon graduation parties, sports team meals, and student organization meetings. Our Southern Spread Buffets are the easiest way to feed a crowd of hungry students and families with zero stress. Check out catering here.
4. How far is the restaurant from the Elon campus? We are located just about 5 miles (roughly an 8-minute drive) from the heart of Elon’s campus. Just head down S. Williamson Ave to S. Church St, and you’ll be at our front door in no time for a quick, delicious and quick counter service lunch!
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If you're in the heart of Elon University at the Haggard and Williamson intersection, continue through Downtown Elon on Williamson.
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Follow Williamson Avenue into Burlington (about 2 miles).
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Turn left at the intersection of South Church Street (beside the Westbrook Plaza Food Lion). .
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Follow South Church Street for about a mile and then we're on the left side of the road right after Salvation Coffee in a strip center called Southwood Square.
© 2026 K&G BRANDS, LLC. ITS ALL GOOD SOUTHERN KITCHEN RESTAURANT
3281 S CHURCH ST A | BURLINGTON NC 27215 | 336-226-0791
SOUTHERN SOUL FOOD & COUNTRY COOKING NEAR: GIBSONVILLE, NC | WHITSETT, NC | ELON UNIVERSITY | GLEN RAVEN, NC
CATERING AREAS WE SERVE: BURLINGTON, NC | ELON UNIVERSITY | WHITSETT, NC | GREENSBORO, NC | MEBANE, NC | GRAHAM, NC
OUR AWARD-WINNING MENU BEST-SELLERS: MAMA'S MEAT LOAF & OUR FAVORITE ENTREES | BANANA PUDDING & DESSERTS | SCRATCH-MADE SIDES | ALL-BEEF HOT DOGS | AFFORDABLE LUNCH COMBOS
PRIVACY POLICY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
ALL MENU ITEMS CONTAIN MAJOR ALLERGENS. THOSE WITH SEVERE ALLERGIES ORDER AT THEIR OWN RISK.
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