The Beloved Hole-In-The-Wall That Serves The Arguably Best Burgers In All Of North Carolina

If you've tried burgers, you haven't really until you've had one at this beloved hole-in-the-wall in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. At Barley and Burger, the burgers are gourmet — sometimes too big to fit in your mouth. And the sides — such as fried pickles, sweet potato waffle fries, and my favorite, tater tots — are just as delicious. Add on an appetizer, a dessert, or a craft beer. Everything you try here will take you back, so grab your appetite and some friends, and enjoy arguably the best burgers in North Carolina.

In the mood to build your own burger? The BYOB option asks you to choose a protein, a bun, cheese, and from an extensive list of toppings.

This monster is loaded down with beef, bacon, and ghost pepper Swiss.

Each hand-pattied burger comes with your choice of an extra, such as hand-cut onion rings, waffle fries, and tater tots.

Who wants a bite of this Big Kahuna? It comes with house-made pimento cheese, bacon, and fried pickles.

With macaroni and cheese, barbecue sauce, slaw, and fried onions, the combinations are endless.

And a side of tater tots if you please.

Of course, have some sweet potato waffle fries served with a sweet aoli for dipping.

Maybe something inviting without bread, such as the Burger Bowl, with a choice of beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie patty, in a salad instead of a bun.

If beef is not your thing, other fresh salads are available.

Try this choice packed with flavor. The Southwestern Chicken Salad will satisfy all your cravings with roasted corn and black beans, pico de gallo, monterey cheese, guacamole, corn tortilla strips, topped with chipotle ranch dressing.

In the mood for the Jules? These two all-beef hot dogs are served on a New England split bun, topped with house-made pimento cheese, bacon, and diced jalapenos.

Or opt for the more traditional way, with mustard, chili, and coleslaw, with a side of house-battered onion rings.

Or try the The Ricky Bobby, a mouthwatering customer favorite.

This chicken cheesesteak is stuffed with jalapenos, bacon, ranch dressing, and white American cheese.

Still not full? Grab a slice of Mrs. George's world-famous peanut butter pie. Customers say, "If you haven't tried it, you have never tried peanut butter pie!"

These were once sold at the Carolina Cafe in Rocky Mount, from 1940 to1987, where Lucille George, aka Mrs. George, was owner and operator. This dessert brought customers in from all over the country and continues to do so at Barley and Burger.

Are you ready to try arguably the best burgers in North Carolina? Then visit this beloved hole-in-the-wall in Rocky Mount. For folks with a taste for something vintage, drive about 30 minutes down the road to visit Burger Boy In Wilson.