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.
Visit
- Hours
Closed Sun–Mon
- Tue–Sat11am–8pm
- Sun–MonClosed
Double-check hours before you drive.
- Style
- Eastern
- Address
- 8446 NC Hwy 56, Louisburg, NC 27549
- Phone
- (919) 497-5997
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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 Oct 14, 2026.
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