BEST SOUTHERN COMFORT &
COUNTRY-COOKING
IN BURLINGTON
They don't call it 'comfort food' for nothing. At It's All Good Southern Kitchen, we’ve spent 10 years perfecting the recipes your grandma used to make. We are Burlington's go-to spot for authentic Southern flavors like Mama's Meat Loaf, Beef Tips n' Rice, and Oven Roasted Turkey n' Dressing plus comfort food sides like homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, hand-cut collard greens, and broccoli casserole made from fresh cut broccoli.
Don't just take our word for it though, the town agrees. Over the years, we've been awarded:
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
We are right in the heart of Burlington at 3281 S Church St A. We're conveniently located just about 2 miles from Alamance Crossing and University Commons if you're looking to ditch the long waits at corporate restaurants or low quality of fast food restaurants. Coming from Elon University? We're just about two miles down Williamson Avenue. Coming from Downtown Burlington? We're just about four miles down Church Street from City Park!
Check out just a few of our meals below and what reviews from real people are saying about those 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.
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
Imoni on Google Reviews gave everything 5-stars saying: “One of my favorite places to eat!”
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.”
Burlington Southern Dining FAQ
1. Where can I find authentic Southern in Burlington? Right here on S. Church St! We specialize in traditional Southern comfort food staples like slow-simmered collards, sweet smashed yams, and hearty meat loaf.
2. Does It's All Good offer a "Meat and Two" style menu? A: Absolutely. Most of our Southern entrees come with your choice of two or three scratch-made fixin's and our famous buttermilk cornbread.
3. Is there a local restaurant with a 2025 award for best country cooking? A: Yes! It’s All Good Southern Kitchen was recently voted Best Country Cooking in Alamance for 2025 by the Times-News Readers' Choice Awards.
4. Where can I find the best Beef Tips n' Rice in Burlington, NC? A: Our Beef Tips n' Rice is a local legend! We slow-simmer our beef until it’s fork-tender and serve it over a bed of fluffy white rice with a generous portion of homemade gravy. It’s the ultimate Southern comfort meal and a top-rated choice for our Burlington regulars.
5. Does It’s All Good Southern Kitchen serve authentic North Carolina BBQ? A: Yes! We take our BBQ seriously. Our Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork is seasoned to perfection and served with traditional Southern sides. Whether you want it on a platter or a sandwich, it’s the real deal for anyone craving authentic NC BBQ near Gibsonville or Burlington.
6. Are the sides (fixins) made from scratch? A: Absolutely. We don't believe in shortcuts. Our Mac n' Cheese is baked until creamy, our Collard Greens are seasoned with rich broth and bacon drippin's, and our Banana Pudding is made fresh in-house. When we say "country cooking," we mean real food made the way it was intended.
7. What is the most popular Southern dessert on the menu? A: While our Banana Pudding is a classic staple, our Cookie Butter Cheesecake has become our guest's newest sensation. It’s the perfect sweet finish to any Southern meal and a must-try for dessert lovers in Alamance County.
© 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.
WE RECORD THE PACKAGING AND PICKUP OF ALL ORDERS IN ORDER TO PROSECUTE ALL REFUND FRAUD, INCLUDING CHARGEBACKS, AND RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY SERVICE.