Stopped in for lunch one day in search of FRIED CHICKEN. Not just any old fried chicken but GOOD fried chicken. They are located in a nice little spot with ample parking and it's easy accessible. The interior is simple but clean. Plenty of seating. The ladies who work here are very friendly and helpful, came around a few times to check on me, offered fried side to go with the greens , offered a refill on my sweet tea. Great service! About the food. Probably the BEST FRIED CHICKEN in the area. I really can't judge on that because I haven't sampled other fried chicken in the vicinity but based on my own research of sampling fried chicken all over North Carolina, I feel confident in my assumption. It was fried just right. It was SEASONED. It had a very nice batter that was crunchy and the chicken in the inside was tender and juicy. Every bite was tender and juicy. These ladies should teach a cooking class on how to make fried chicken-to other restaurants. The SWEET POTATOES were perfectly cooked and flavored in butter and cinnamon. You could eat it as a dessert. But not overly sweet. Just right. The GREENS were tender and seasoned perfectly. Greens and fried side with their delicious CORNBREAD could be a meal in itself. The SWEET TEA-perfect! All around, best home cooked food/soul food you can get. I will be back and I highly recommend for true SOUTHERN COMFORT food. read more

Becky's & Mary's Restaurant - Fried Chicken, Yams, Greens, Cornbread and Sweet Tea - Soul Food Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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Love me some Becky's and Mary's , my favorite go to is grits with eggs and neeses sausage and toast ! They always have your food hot and ready to go! Dinner is always on point my go to is the fried chicken with Mac and cheese and yams and potatoes salad! I go up there early sometimes just to get my sides because they sell out fast on a Sunday lol! Food is amazing always has been . read more

Delish! Pintos were fantastic and the fried chicken is out of this world! Wonderful service as well.

The best cookies and cake in town - and after they added the shops for about any gift that you need for anyone in your family or friend group. Great people working here and always helpful read more

Best soul food in town! Great fried chicken and their greens are amazing. They clise early so be aware of that. Their breakfast is also tasty! read more

You can simply NOT go wrong with this amazing restaurant. You're guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face and a full tummy. From the Sanford and sons on the tv to the smile you're greeted with to the amazing meatloaf - it's all just perfect! I know I've said this before but I'll say it again - the potato salad is THE best. Scooped out perfectly. Creamy and a lil tangy. It's got the Mayo and mustard all other sides are on point as well but nothing tops the potato salad. Best soul food in the triad hands down! read more

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Lunch was good. I had the fish, turnip greens and potato salad. My dad got the hamburger steak, greens and yams. We ate lunch for $20. Very reasonably priced. Cash only! The potato salad was extremely sweet, not how I normally like potsto salad but it was good and I ate it. The yams were also overly sweet. The juice was like sweet sugar syrup. My dad is a diabetic and couldn't eat them, way too much sugar. If you like diabetes in a bag, get the yams. The greens were good, kinda tasted like they were from the can. The turnip pieces were cut extremely small and perfectly square like what's in cans. I can't say for sure but they were good. One thing that I did not like was that the lady fixing the plates did not have on gloves. She was handling the corn bread with her bare hands, putting it on the plates. Prior too, she was going through her pocketbook and shuffling papers that were visibly laying on the counter. I didn't eat my cornbread. read more

Becky's & Mary's Restaurant - Potato Salad, fish and turnip greens - Soul Food Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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The VERY best southern cooking in town!! And the nicest people too!! The fried chicken is like my Mom used to make and the potato salad is EPIC! The entire menu is true southern authentic and cooked to perfection. read more

We loved the family atmosphere. As soon as you walk in, you feel at home. The owner came out to talk with us when we were eating and made us feel so welcomed. The food was great! Definitely southern cooking at its best. They only take cash. It's not costly and you get an abundance of food. Go support this family owned restaurant! read more

Great food and Customer Service Variety of choices for soul food as well as breakfast

I really loved my most recent breakfast at Becky's and Mary's. They have amazing pancakes, eggs, potatoes, and toast. Ordering is simple and happens at the register. They are CASH ONLY- so, be prepared! The dining space is casual, and they have a steady stream of regulars. In spite of often being busy, my food has always arrived pretty quickly. I can't think of a place that does authentic southern cooking better. I've heard their fried chicken is incredible. This place is a fixture in its community, and I'm really glad that I've gotten to eat there. read more

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Was looking for a diner-esque place while in town for a wedding. The staff was so friendly and even the other customers! Maybe because we were looking at the menu for so long they could tell we weren't local. It was so heartwarming to see everyone who walked in seemed to know someone in the place. Don't see many places like this anymore. But the food was great, good portion sizes, prices were reasonable if not a steal, and again service was awesome. Definitely going to come back before we fly back to Florida! Pro tip- Order the banana pudding. You'll be glad you did! read more

There's not enough I can say for this hidden gem. They have daily specials but I cannot go and not get the fried chicken and potato salad. I'm not a huge fan of potato salad but this knocks my socks off every time. Breakfast is amazing! It can get kinda crowded but it's so worth the wait. This is just a great place to eat. From the pancakes that have been featured in Our State magazine to the huge slab of fried bologna or fresh cooked fried potatoes with onions it's fantastic. They have no soft drinks. Basically you have the choice of water, sweet tea, lemonade or you can get an Arnold Palmer. The staff at the front of the house have always been super friendly. You will almost always see Becky or Mary inside working and they frequently come out and will chat for a few mins. read more

Remember before you come: CASH ONLY. Decent southern food, in my opinion. I'm admittedly not a southern food expert. I've lived in High Point for almost 20 years and never saw the street this place is on. Is near not-good-areas, but this street is somehow nice and clean and good. The place was busy, but the line moved fast. The people were nice and the food was good. I got meatloaf and macaroni and corn bread. My wife got chicken, sweet potatoes, macaroni, corn bread, and sweet tea. read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, and excellent customer service! Can't wait to come back! Thank you! read more

Becky's & Mary's Restaurant - Becky and Mary's Restaurant, established in 1973. - Soul Food Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Fantastic southern, soul food. Cooked to perfection, great price and feels like you're at Grandmas house for Sunday lunch. Can't wait to go back! read more

Haven't been in years. Still put you to sleep. Still delicious. On my go to list for soul food

Could not ask for a more convenient soulful plate in High Point! Great portions reasonable prices delicious food!

We were told about Becky's and Mary's when we visited High Point in May '23 - we were NOT disappointed. I haven't had fried chicken this good since I was a young girl (a long time ago)! We're visiting the Piedmont area again next week (Jan '24) and are saving room for another visit to Becky's and Mary's ... CAN'T WAIT! read more

Smells are one of the most powerful memory triggers. And when I walked into Mary's (sic) and Becky's and breathed the air inside, I was whisked away to halcyon days in my Great Grandma Mabel's kitchen and to other country homes and restaurants my parents took me to when I was growing up... and to the soothing and comforting aromas of country cooking that permeated those places. O! Those memories! You order at the counter and they bring you your food or call you up to pick it up. I did not understand how this was determined, but I was told mine would be brought to me, so I felt special. The employees I interacted with were sweet and kind, and I ordered eggs, bologna, grits, and sweet tea. Eggs: I had them scrambled, but was not given a choice. I don't know if they give you a choice. It doesn't matter--they were some of the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. I don't know what they did to them, but they were great. Grits: outstanding consistency and very good flavor Bologna: perfectly fried, but the flavor was just average Sweet tea: excellent. Nice blend of tea flavor and sweetness The place is very loud inside, having no soft materials whatsoever to absorb sound waves. The walls are adorned with plenty of Christian writings and sayings and prints honoring African American culture. This is definitely a really neat place.  I have GOT to come back for lunch. read more

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We happened to drive past this place. This was a very pleasant experience . I had the meatloaf, potato salad and green beans. It was delicious! My mom had the chicken wing dinner and she said that it was really good. I also had the best Arnold Palmer that I have ever had. Please support this business. The staff was very nice and the place was really clean. I will definitely come back! read more

CASH ONLY business. We stopped in for breakfast b/c of high Yelp rating. Could tell a popular place for locals. Very friendly! Would love to go again to try the fried chicken, Mac and Cheese and greens. The place is very rustic and charming. read more

Becky's & Mary's Restaurant - Eggs, Grits, Toast, and Bacon. Very friendly. We stopped in for breakfast as it had great Yelp rating. CASH ONLY. - Soul Food Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Haven't been there in a couple of months but going tomorrow! Love all their cooking. Big portions. Friendly service.

The best fried chicken around !!! I also got the yams and turnip greens. My friend likes thre meatloaf.

This restaurants food was good. I came for breakfast. Although it took a while for the food to come out,I would come back again. I would like to try their dinner menu . Also a bit expensive but filling and delicious. read more

Becky's & Mary's Restaurant - $17, bacon platter, sausage platter, eggs scrambled with cheese, & pancakes. We also ordered 2 sweet tea - Soul Food Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Home cooked food at it's best! Fried Chicken, Pork Chops, Beef Stew, Fresh Vegetables and Banana Pudding to die for.

If a restaurant has been around, in the same spot, since 1973, it has to be doing a lot right - quality, pricing, & service. It is located about a block off of N. Centennial, just beyond where it crosses Kivett Drive.There is a nice sized gravel lot to the left of the plain looking building. There is no large sign, only a small one in a front window to the left of the entrance that identifies this place as Becky's & Mary's Soul Food Restaurant. The inside is also plain, showing some age and wear, with 3 or 4 booths on the right side wall, and 10 or 12 tables fill out the remaining seating area. This is a fast food type setup - you order, pay, and get your drink at the register, and grab a seat, waiting for your name to be called. Orders are ready fairly quickly as long as the chicken is ready - usually not ready until about 11:30. The other items are in trays on a steam table, a little like Pete's Grill in Gibsonville, and order filling moves quickly. There will usually be 3 meat choices, and 4 or 5 side dishes. Fried Chicken seems to be a constant offering - others include Meat Loaf, Fried Pork Chops, Stewed Chicken, Collards, Yams, Potato Salad, and Mac & Cheese. You can get a Meat & 1, or 2, or even 3. Fried Chicken is absolutely excellent, with great flavor, and a thin, crisp skin that is much like that at Price's Chicken Coop in Charlotte - and the chicken is nearly as good as that. Interestingly enough, my order of dark meat included a leg and a back - first time at a restaurant that I've been served a back piece - it was good, if a little lean. The Meat Loaf is dense, and very tasty, with a rather thick coating of tomato sauce on the top - which can easily be scrapped off, if you choose. The Mac & Chhese is home made, and very good - plenty of cheese. The Yams are very, very sweet - a bit too much so for my taste. The Cornbread is super - thin, nice crust, and not at all sweet. The rolls are simply commercial rolls which they toast slightly on a sandwich press - I'd pass. Plates run $6 to $7, and portions are adequate. They serve a mixture of Sweet Tea & Lemonade that is simply killer - I highly recommend it. They serve breakfast with the usual items, and also include Livermush and Salmon & Eggs. The folks here are super friendly and they work at a somewhat relaxed pace, but things get done. read more

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Yum!! We had breakfast during our visit to High Point. Food was great and very affordable. Will definitely be back!

Absolutely the best meal ever ! Family of 6 ate for $56 and had to take home a large bag of food due to not being able to eat it all ! Servings are enormous and the food is cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Some had chicken, some had ribs and some had meatloaf all with various sides. ALL were good !!!! The corn bread and nanner pudding were the bomb !!! If I could provide a higher rating I would. We are from out of town but next time in High Point, I will be coming back here for another meal !! Do yourself a favor and try this place. You can thank me later ! You're welcome. read more

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Amazing lunch! Had fried chicken, meatloaf, greens, potato salad, yams... so delicious! Reasonable prices, lots of food! Visiting NC for a week for fall break and was the best food this far! Must try! Staff was so nice too!! read more

This is the spot has been for over 20 years if you wants moms cooking you have to stop in and see way Sunday afternoon is packed hands down.

Coming from Compton Ca, I was in the city of High Point NC wanting some soul food, at the top of Siris search was the establishment, I said let's go, we'll I wasn't disappointed the establishment was clean, they portion was large ( took me 2 days eat). We got both entree's fried chicken and the pork chops, the only complaint I have is, the greens were sweet ( hadn't had them like that before ) and I think they might have been out the can. I'll go back when I'm on that side of the country , but don't think I'll have the sweet collards. read more

Grew up coming here with my grandma, best soul food In town. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu

Great, neighborhood soul food. Becky's & Mary's has been around for a long time. No frills, just good home cooked food. They only accept cash! The lunch/dinner menu is usually different every day but you really cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorites are the stew beef and rice and the fried pork chops. All of the sides I've had were good, mac and cheese, cabbage, yams. The portion size is good as well, I can usually eat my order for 2 meals. Employees are always friendly and the service is usually quick except Sunday afternoons when it seems to be the busiest. read more

Best fried chicken in the area. I had fried chix like this when I lived in Columbia SC & I've been looking for it. I drive 30 miles to get the chicken! read more

Great potatoe salad and banana Pudding. I never thought I would experience the taste of such great potatoe salad again in a restaurant. I don't even bother to make my own anymore. I just go to this restaurant and the Pudding is great as well. I saw it and thought I would try it. Wow, it's the best I've ever had before. I pray God continue to bless your business and keep you all in his dear care. read more

The fried chicken is a big draw here, and I waited a full 25 minutes for the first batch to come from the kitchen. I found the crispy, crunchy crust to be incredibly salty, but the meat was good. The meatloaf is bestrewn with bits of green pepper and onion and enrobed in a hybrid ketchup-tomato sauce. The macaroni and cheese is not very cheesy, saucy or special. It's lightly coated with a thin cheese sauce that sinks to the bottom of the plate. The potato salad is the best of all the sides I tried. Mayonnaise-based with large pieces of hard-boiled egg, bits of bell pepper, pimiento, pickle relish and potatoes, it's the salad you hope is at cookouts you attend in the summer. The turnip greens tasted as if someone accidentally put a little too much brown sugar in the pot, rendering them too sweet. Between you and me, everything tastes better the next day. Get your meal to go. Refrigerate it and revisit it the next day. The leftovers taste 100% better reheated, which is generally impossible with other styles of cuisine. The chicken I thought too salty turned into the perfectly flavored picnic chicken I had not had in a long time. The too-sweet greens became mellowed with an underlying twinge of the earthiness that make greens so favorable. I don't recommend reheating the rolls or the cornbread, but everything else is fair game. read more

These ladies have been around for years, and we all know why! The breakfast is always a hit, and I order the fried liver pudding religiously. The salmon and eggs are also yummy... You can order cheese additions to the eggs and/or the grits, but don't get too fancy on the egg specifications(ex: sunny side up, etc. lol)... The lunch has a nice size portions and all of the sides are on point. The fried chicken is no joke so be sure to give it a try if your visiting them. The staff is friendly and to the point. read more

The food is good, not great. It compares to every country cooking diner I've ever been to.

Place is great. Found it on here so I tried it, I was meeting a client here and neither of us knew of the place. After I went in I realized it was cash only, and I had no cash. Some old black guy said "don't worry, you can pay me back later" I explained I would be busy, he said come back tomorrow, I said I'll be busy then too, he said "you get me back when you can brother" Wow! How nice. My client walked in about that time and we enjoyed a fantastic breakfast. This was a Thursday, I finally went back and paid them back plus some the following Monday and I look forward to going back here to eat! Such nice folks with good old fashion cooking. Update: been a few years since this review.. I now go here once a week. I've become a regular and I love this place. I am the only white person in there every time but no one has ever treated me different. Extremely nice people and very good food. read more