Louisburg, NC · Coastal Plain

Eastern NC barbecue · fried chicken

Johnny’s Barbecue

A Louisburg cafeteria-style stop on NC 56 for eastern chopped pork, fried and grilled chicken, and classic country sides.

Hours
  • Tue–Sat11am–8pm
  • Sun–MonClosed

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Style
EasternEastern NC barbecue · fried chicken
Address
8446 NC Hwy 56, Louisburg, NC 27549

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Before you go

  • Closed Sunday and Monday.
  • Cafeteria service moves quickly at lunch; have your plate choices ready.
  • Easy add-on to a Triangle-to-eastern loop via NC 56.

About this stop

Johnny’s Barbecue in Louisburg serves eastern chopped pork with fried and grilled chicken and a cafeteria line of country sides on NC 56.

It is a practical Franklin County lunch stop when you want vinegar pork and a full plate without driving into Raleigh.

Last checked 2026-10-14.

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