I have been coming to k and w cafeteria since I was a kid in the 80's. This is my 80 year old father's favorite restaurant. The food has tasted the same at every location I have been too in different cities as well. Its always clean, and staff always come around to refill your drink or check to see if you need anything. They also have served the exact same foods. Some of my favorites are the baked spaghetti, 7 layer salad, fried fish, jello, baked fish and their pecan pie. It ls ALWAYS the same. The service is always good. I think because I've never seen a teenager working at any of the locations. They are simple and old school, and its still working. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Peas, baked fish,mashed potatoes and gravy and corn bread - American Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I am going to miss this place! I'm so sad they are closed as of December 1, 2025.. This was my Sunday dinner go to spot. I love their baked spaghetti, Mac, and turnips. The customer service was great and the employees were also Carolina Panthers fans, so we always had something to talk about as I made my way through the line. The ambiance was always welcoming and my lady at the checkout always remembered my name. I hope they make a cookbook from their recipes because I will be the first to purchase one! Thank you for 88 years of serving our community. read more

I haven't been to a K and W in about 10 years. My friend asked me if I wanted to go so I decided to check it out again. To my surprise it looked about the same as it did last time I was there. I ordered fried chicken, salad, chicken livers, and coconut pie for dessert. Which came out to $22. (Kind of expensive in my opinion) The chicken was okay with ranch. The salad was pretty good but not amazing. The livers were not good in my opinion. The savior was the pie as it was very good. Overall I would come again and try something else as my friend said their food was good. As what I ordered was simply okay. read more

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We had dinner here this past Sunday and I loved it, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. It was a blast from the past. For traditional Southern comfort food in a casual, cafeteria setting served with friendly, Southern hospitality, look no further. Our family used to eat at the K&W Cafeteria in High Point a lot in the 90s. When I returned to visit my parents in the 2000s and 2010s, we went to J&S Cafeteria on Samet Drive more instead. During those years, my parents preferred J&S over K&W. Both K&W and J&S in High Point have been closed for years now. The High Point K&W closed in January 2020: https://www.goldsborodailynews.com/2020/09/11/kw-cafeterias-file-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection/ The last verifiable time I ate at a K&W was in High Point in 2006. The address for that location was 1661 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262. The building still sits vacant today. I've driven past it several times over the years. Maybe I'll write a Yelp review for it later, in memoriam: https://www.yelp.com/biz/k-and-w-cafeteria-high-point This review is for the K&W at 3710 S Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406. My dad found this location on Google. I thought he was over K&W, but I guess not. It's in the same shopping center as ParTee Shack mini golf. Almost everything I remember about K&W is the same, some 30 years later! This includes the classic cafeteria line that ends with the bread station (before drinks) and the charming, old-school dining room, right down to the carpet and furniture. At checkout, the lady in front of us even paid in cash with exact change (coins). This place is a time capsule. Visit while you still can. At the time of writing this review (September 5, 2025), there are still nine K&W Cafeterias in operation. That includes five locations in the Triad: two in Greensboro, two in Winston-Salem, and one in Burlington. This chain has been around since 1937. When I was a kid, my go-tos were grilled chopped steak and baked spaghetti. I was tempted to get one of them and relive the past, but instead I got the fried whitefish with coleslaw and tartar sauce and bundled it with two sides: yams and greens (turnip greens). The "meat and two" combos here are called "bundles." The whitefish bundle cost $13.49. I added an extra vegetable of cabbage ($2.89) and dessert: butter pecan pie ($3.69). I was also tempted to get garlic bread like old times, but I'd already gotten more than enough food. My dad got his usual / favorite: chicken liver and onions. He bundled it with yams and I think baby lima beans (butter beans). That rang up to only $11.49. My niece had the baked chicken bundle ($11.49) with green beans and yams. She added an extra side of stewed apples ($2.89). After tax and before tip, the total for the three of us was $49.04. I ordered a lot and was responsible for $21.42 of that. My dad had cash to tip our server, so he tipped her cash directly. I think you can also leave a tip on your bill at checkout if you pay with a card. While K&W isn't a full-service sit-down restaurant, there are still servers who take care of you, so remember to leave a tip. Our server Chaszay was very nice and attentive. Shout-out to her. She was great. The rest of the staff was polite as well. The cashier lady was friendly. As for the food, it really hit the spot. I enjoyed everything. In the ordering line, I asked one of the employees what kind of fish the fried whitefish was. They answered "whitefish," which is what the sign said. I meant specifically, like cod, haddock, pollock, or tilapia. Where I live now, in Georgia, I've liked getting fried catfish at Piccadilly Cafeteria. K&W's fried whitefish was crispy and satisfying, especially with the tartar sauce and coleslaw that came with it. The yams, which all three of us got, were like a sweet potato souffle or sweet potato casserole. It had a crispy, caramelized top and was very sweet. My dad commented on how sweet it was. My college-aged niece and I thought the items like the yams, stewed apples, and butter pecan pie were sweet and dangerously yummy and addictive. I couldn't stop eating them. The greens were tasty, but would have been better if the restaurant still carried the Texas Pete Green Pepper Sauce: https://texaspete.com/shop/green-pepper-sauce/ That and the more common Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce were my go-to condiments at K&W in High Point. Chaszay told me that they don't carry the green pepper sauce anymore. I had some of my dad's chicken livers and they were good. The portions were generous. While it is a Southern food, I've found that chicken livers appear to be more popular in North Carolina than in Georgia. I get funny reactions from people in Atlanta when I tell them that I like chicken livers and, to a greater extent, liver pudding (which is more of a North Carolina specialty). To be fair, my dad didn't think the quality was as good as it used to be. Admittedly, I was tasting a bit of sweet nostalgia. read more

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I go to k&w once a year... on new years to have black eyed peas for cents and collard greens for dollars. Some people get cornbread for "gold" but I skipped it this time. There is always a wait, because it's a cafeteria so there's a line. The food is okay. Like it's edible, decent, but not great. Not bad. Just meh. For me, this is the easiest way to get my dollars and cents for good luck and hang out working on goals with my friend. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Black eyed peas and collards for good luck on new years. - American Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

As a kid my family would frequently come to K&W. If you want "home cooked " meal this is the place to come. Food is delicious and the staff are always friendly. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Fried whiting fish, baked Macaroni and Cheese, turnip greens, cornbread, and tea - American Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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The Holden Rd location is the last decent K& W. Service is fast. They usually have what I want. Good temp could be hotter but hey it's not made to order. So what can I expect. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Beef liver broccoli and sweet taters - American Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I ordered through UberEats for K&W cafeteria. it came along with a great deal to order from a place that they sponsor and not have to pay fees. I chose Lowe's Foods for a few items. I had no freaking idea that when I received a time sensitive message saying that K&W has been ordered and to expect it as the driver was on the way. No no no no-that wasn't the case. Instead of delivering my hot food when I was notified that it was delivering to my Home soon. The shopper took my hot/cold food with her to Lowes Foods while she shopped for my 2nd order for free delivery. Let's just say that I was not happy to receive cafeteria food cold. She could have dropped it off to my house. I kept receiving text messages that said to expect her any time now. Didn't happen. I only ordered 3 items from Lowe's Foods and had to deal with substitutions from 2 items. I just want to know why she delivered KandW so freaking cold. read more

I did K&W To-Go instead of eating inside. The to-go is separated from the mainn cafeteria. Even though there were several customers in front of me the staff of 2 got the orders completed in an quick manner. My foot was still hot even though I had a 20-minute Drive home. Country style steak was delicious as always...corn and green beans just melted in my mouth as I chewed. Prices are always reasonable!! My picture posted will have my added black pepper because I'm a fan of it. Heart-warming food good for my soul on a cold afternoon. read more

K&W Cafeteria - Country style steak with corn and green beans - American Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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I have been eating at K & W at Friendly Shopping Center for over 50 years. Growing up and going to Sunday School and Church on Sunday mornings was almost always followed by having family lunch here. My family and I still frequent K & W today. I love the spinach, turnip greens, peas, cabbage and macaroni and cheese. I can get a vegetable plate with tea for $8.99. Everything is delicious and affordable. The restaurant is always clean. The staff is very friendly and the portions are generous. read more

Went to.k & w on holden rd on 1/21/25. Carol made sure we had what we needed. Very friendly and helpful.

Well here we are halfway to Greensboro NC for a appointment and I called k&w to be certain they have roast beef still on the daily menu and lady said no! Only on Sundays!.Why do you keep changing this! People love roast beef more than many other menu items!! We are so disappointed! Now we have to go somewhere else because the roast beef is the only meat my husband can eat at k&w !! Makes me so upset was so looking forward to a good meal. I will say the prices are very high now and we don't go as much . In time you will close because you keep raising prices! Keep the ROAST BEEF ON EVERYDAY MENU ALWAYS!!! read more

I have been eating at this place for 7 hrs the food is great service is exceptional my favorite restaurant is the one on holden rd my server has always been carol I believe if she stopped working here I would stop coming she is very helpful n she knows her that's all thank u customers good day read more

This is another one of those restaurants that simply is what it is - a bright, clean cafeteria that serves tasty, inexpensive food in decent portions. If you want more, this is not the place to find it. The Fried Chicken ($3.40 for 1/4) is very good, as is their fried seafood - nice piece of Whitefish with slaw for $4.35. Most of the veggies are good to very good - run about $1.15 to $1.30. Good service, as well - they keep your drink filled. Our lunch with 2 entrees and 4 veggies, and a drink was $13.61. That's a couple of value meals. read more

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Plenty of seating, food was great with plenty of choices, all staff was friendly and helpful.

Dude... I'm only going to say this once: Just go to Golden Coral or the Chinese Buffet or Applebee's... just not here. There is absolutely NOTHING here that is good enough to keep me coming. The food was just extremely bland & the prices were fine but come one now; Bland food. Now I know I need to be realistic with my opinion because again; THIS IS A CAFETERIA and NOT a REAL restaurant. So you get what you expect. For the people that come here on a regular... that's fine, it's a cafeteria. But dang bro... what kind of sick person would eat here regularly for the same price as other BETTER places... it just doesn't make sense! Summary: Food is nasty for the same price as Golden Coral so just go to Golden Coral. read more

This my first time here. We were welcomed into the restaurant three times before we even made it to the food. They had a lot of delicious options to choose from. I chose a chicken ranch casserole and it was delicious! This is a great place to go if you want something pretty close to that home-cooked meal taste, but you don't want to actually cook at home. read more

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Well cooked low seasoning healthy eating tasty great portions many vegetables meats variety

We have been eating at K&W every since it opened on Holden road. The quality of food is not good anymore and has gone sky high on there prices.I use to love there roast beef,it was tender,juicy and very lean.Now it looks a different color, texture,full of fat,can't hardly chew it.I hate to give it up because the people are very nice that wait on you.It cost 23.00 for both of us to eat and my husband said he wasn't going back. read more

Gave it two stars because the staff was nice and the place was clean as well as the prices being good. However the quality of the food was bad. I'm a vegan so got the 3 vegetable dishes with a drink meal as well as a salad. All the vegetables were bland; flavorless; and mushy it definitely seemed as if they were all frozen before being cooked. The only thing I finished was the salad. The meat dishes might have been better but if you are plant based steer clear and go to golden carrol read more

Never eating here again my aunt works there and she said it's so nasty .. they don't cover up left over food they serve customers and they have BUGSSS so bad smh ..... she said all of this is back there in The kitchen .. read more

I would leave a zero if I could. Severs was rude. They didn't have any food hardly ready. This was in the afternoon. Sleepy service, poor food quality, and when we asked why it was like they stated that their kitchen was backed up, yet the restaurant was not busy at the time. Worst customer service in Greensboro read more

Great food, easy in easy out. Excellent price. There's a two meal special for 1799 every Mondays and Saturdays. Check it out!

Ate at the Holden Road K & W Sunday for lunch. The food was good with exception of the tea. I asked for unsweetened tea, since I'm diabetic. The glass of tea was sweetened unlike what I asked for. Asked the waitress covering the section and she brought another glass of "unsweetened" tea, but once again it was sweetened. I had to eat my meal without a beverage. read more

We went for Mother's Day. The food was rubbery, everything single thing on our plates were COLD. Also, when we asked an employee if she could wipe down a table for us (we had a small party and didn't want to sit at a huge table in case a bigger group came in)- she told us "well why can't you just sit over there" and walked away. Mind you, an employee was literally sitting at that table eating his dinner. So he got up and left so we could sit down. Employees are LAZY. I took two bites of my dinner and didn't even eat it. read more

I eat here on average 3 x a month at my husbands insistance. Most of the food is tasty. However the pastries are never good.the strawberry shortcake has some kind of sauce that is thick and pasty. The juice of a strawberry is not thick. Any cake u buy is always DRY. Cake should be moist. The tea is always different in sweetness. Have they never heard of a recipe? Today was the worst both the tea and the desserts were lousy. K&w can and should do better. read more

This is a basic cafeteria with fairly good food and very reasonable pricing. I've been coming here about once a month since I was young and everything has remained the same quality since then. Food is pretty good, staff friendly, and restaurant is clean. read more

A previous post said this place was nasty. Baloney, place was very clean and well taken care of. Staff was continuously tiding up. Food line very organized, staff very conscientious, and food looked and tasted fresh. Excellent value. I would definitely be a regular if I lived here. read more

I think they do the best they can with what they have. Workers are polite and helpful.

Food is nasty, raisins in the candy yams, and flavorless collard greens, the prices were ok for the most part

What can I say. This cafeteria chain has been in business for years and does it right. Basic offerings at cheap prices. I have yet to be disappointed in any of the Greensboro locations. read more

This is one of the best cafeterias I have eaten at. The food is delicious and the service is cheerful and quick. Fried chicken I had was to die for, crispy on the outside and moist and tender inside. read more

The food here is good, and it is pretty quiet. The staff are helpful, and they have kids eat free every Tuesday. However, I have found hair that is not my own in my food several times. I recommend they have beard nets for the male servers with facial hair, as it is exposed over the food. Other than that, I recommend eating at K&W, as it includes a relaxing and delicious meal. read more