Restaurants

Fat Baby's Country Cooking

4.6 364 reviews 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM 1215 Greene Haynes Rd, Kinston, NC 28504, United States

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At Fat Baby's Country Cooking, we celebrate the heart of Southern hospitality with our flavorful, home-cooked dishes. Nestled in Kinston, NC, our cozy restaurant welcomes everyone with wheelchair accessibility and generous portions. Renowned for breakfast and lunch, our menu offers a delightful selection of meats and fresh vegetables, perfect for both solo diners and groups. Guest favorites include tenderloin and sumptuous comfort food, all served by our friendly staff. Whether you're sipping great coffee or indulging in our heavenly desserts, Fat Baby's promises a warm, inviting atmosphere where every bite feels like home. Come savor the tradition of country cooking!

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Service options

Onsite services
Takeout
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Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

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Casual
Cozy
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Groups
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Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Fat Baby's Country Cooking before visiting.

Reviews for Fat Baby's Country Cooking

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Review highlights

Based on 364 reviews

Fat Baby's Country Cooking consistently receives praise for its authentic Southern comfort food and generous portions. Reviewers highlight the variety of freshly prepared meats and vegetables served cafeteria-style, creating a welcoming and homey atmosphere. The restaurant is noted for maintaining traditional recipes and fostering a strong sense of community, with friendly staff and a down-to-earth vibe that resonates with locals and travelers alike. Many guests appreciate the specialty Friday catfish stew and the overall quality and warmth of the meals. The combination of comforting flavors, ample servings, and a friendly, community-centered environment defines the positive feedback surrounding Fat Baby's Country Cooking.

GINO Jeffers

Apr 01, 2025

Lordy Lordy Lordy ‼I will be going back soon!! Great place and Catfish Stew on Friday's but don't be late and think its gonna be waiting on ya!! Better get there before 11:15 on Friday's .... IJS...

Bernadette Dickson

Mar 14, 2025

This was awesome comfort southern home cooking. So many choices, tough to choose but I have a feeling it’s all good. I love seeing all the food ready and warm.We got 2 complete meals with drinks for 24. we were just driving through the town and found this gem, so glad we stopped. Wish it was closer to home.

John Baley

Feb 26, 2025

A lovely little Southern roadside gem. They serve fresh made country food cafeteria style. This is legitimate Southern so don't be surprised if people talk to you and call you baby. My kind of folks outstanding community memberswith a history of volunteering and pitching in to help when things get tough for the community.

Sara Dodgens

Feb 19, 2025

You can order from the menu or choose your food from ALOT of meats and vegetables! It was all delicious! Will be back!

Susie Bridgeman

Feb 17, 2025

Great country cooking! My first stop when leaving Va and going to NC! Very generous portions!

Kyle Martin Greer

Feb 01, 2025

Awesome place to grab so good breakfast and watch the sun rise. They also have delicious country cooking for lunch. I go out of my way to stop in whenever I can, such a treat.

Nicole Jones

Jan 25, 2025

Super good food, and really friendly staff. I can't get over how good everything was. I got the tenderloin and rice. The tenderloin was so tenderloin. Definitely recommend stopping here to eat. They also serve lunch, and the lunch menu had so many different options. Will surely be going back soon.

stevie parker

Jan 18, 2025

Best Mom & Pop home cooked food in Kinston on Hwy 11 South.