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Krankies is a cafe in Winston-Salem, NC.

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Kevin Ballantine
Kevin Ballantine -Local Guide
3 years ago
Passing through from Florida and hanging out with some friends, we decided to stop by here. Overall a good experience.Need more staff members as the wait was very long. The line was out the door down to the bottom of the staircase. By the time...Read More
Kim N
Kim N -Local Guide
3 years ago
I'm not sure how this place has only 4.4 stars. It was AMAZING. A friend recommended it for brunch and I could not have been more pleased. There is a small parking lot and street parking all around at a low cost. I love the...Read More
Nicole Peachey
Nicole Peachey -Local Guide
6 years ago
Such an amazing place!! We were passing through on a road trip and were in need of some coffee and lunch. A friend told us about this place and it was so cute! It’s in an old brick building, with a porch and seating outside,...Read More
Mike Hennigan
Mike Hennigan -Local Guide
5 years ago
Overall: Love, love love it!!Staff: Super friendly and super helpful.Food: Great coffee, yummy food options, and the word on the street is that they are working on their own chai latte recipe. I’m sure that will be amazing.Space: Great vibe, variety of places to sit...Read More
Zach Sunderland
Zach Sunderland -Local Guide
6 years ago
Iwona J Rogers
Iwona J Rogers -Local Guide
4 years ago
Our amazing Airbnb host, Eric W., suggested we come here to have this chicken biscuit. He said be SURE to have it with the honey and the hot sauce and man was he ever right. It was delicious and a real experience to...Read More
Dee Bee
Dee Bee -Local Guide
a month ago
I had been wanting to try this place for awhile- I came here a year or so ago with a friend but the line was out the door and we didn't have time to wait. This time, I came on a Sunday around noon, thinking...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Ryan Barber
Ryan Barber -Local Guide
4 weeks ago
Amazing breakfast spot if you want good chicken or biscuits. We tried a few chicken biscuits (The Hangover Helper, Dirt South, and the Bluebird) and had the wedges as well. The green sauce for the wedges was delicious. No fountain sodas but they have coffee...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Anida Kleege
Anida Kleege -Local Guide
3 years ago
As regulars over the years, we've always been pleased with their ever-rotating menu items, impressed with their ability to elevate the potential of all their ingredients for anything they push on said menu, and serve it up with the friendliest of staff with the most...Read More
Desiree Stuivenberg Ross
Desiree Stuivenberg Ross -Local Guide
a year ago
When ever I travel I find local places to attend!! I love Eggs Benedict but they removed it of the menu!! 😞 but had another favorite Salmon on a biscuit named LOX 🔥🔥 let me share this:Customer service ✅Vanilla Mocha Latte and Chai Latte ✅...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
David Shempert
David Shempert -Local Guide
3 years ago
Krankies is a really cool spot tucked and hidden across from the Forsyth County General Services building on the corner of Patterson Ave and 3rd St E in Downtown Winston Salem. This is a place you can bring your whole crew or just yourself...Read More
Aaron Rankin
Aaron Rankin -Local Guide
2 months ago
We drove an hour just to try them out and we were not disappointed! Friendly staff, amazing food, great prices and a cool atmosphere to just eat, drink, and chill. I highly recommend the bluebird but any of their biscuits are amazing!Parking: We were lucky...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rodney Garren
Rodney Garren -Local Guide
a year ago
This place is the real deal. We had a hangover helper bisquit and a dirty south perfectly paired with the best potato wedges I've ever eaten; oh, and the vanilla bourbon latte finished it off.Laid back, chill atmosphere made this the perfect little spot for...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
David Danner
David Danner -Local Guide
5 years ago
Iconic breakfast spot - open 7 am - 10 pm M-F, 8-10 on Saturday & 8-3 on Sunday.Hand made biscuits & sandwiches. Great tasting coffee brewed to you’re liking.Great service if there is not a line.Want to sit out? Patio or covered porch are...Read More
Lindsay V
Lindsay V -Local Guide
3 years ago
We had a great experience at Krankies this weekend! We went around 9 on Sunday morning and there was no line. The cashier did let us know that the food might be a little while because they had just had a rush but we decided...Read More
Jermina Johnson
Jermina Johnson -Local Guide
2 years ago
Stop by here to get a bite to eat and omg. This was something different but so good. I got a redbone (or something red) chicken biscuit. It had bacon, a delicious pepper jam, and goat cheese. This combination was excellent. It was big also....Read More
Michael Vuke
Michael Vuke -Local Guide
5 years ago
Let Krankies help you relax! Regardless of what the name may say, all the staff here are super chill and friendly and the coffee is great. The food I saw coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled delicious, and the bar offerings were enticing.The...Read More
Maya Cribbs
Maya Cribbs -Local Guide
a year ago
Krankies is easily in my top 5 of favorite places in Winston Salem. As a southern gal from a small town in GA, I am super picky about my biscuits and Krankies nails it every time! I love taking my friends and family here when...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jenny McKee
Jenny McKee -Local Guide
2 months ago
We moved back to Winston a year ago and I've been wanting to try Krankies again, mostly because I don't have the patience to stand in a 30+ person-line on a weekend. But we finally made it over there on a weekday and it was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jessica Dixon
Jessica Dixon -Local Guide
6 months ago
Update: They keep changing the menu and taking things away. Not really any options for kids anymore and everything we liked seems to have disappeared. Bummer.Krankies is a deceivingly amazing little place. You could walk right by it and not know what awesomeness is contained...Read More
Food: 4/5
Ileanet Vidal
Ileanet Vidal -Local Guide
2 years ago
The food was just ok. The cut of chicken was good but the breading was really salty in my opinion, taste wise the biscuit and tater tots were just fine 🤷🏻‍♀️ I was excited for the coffee but the coffee was not good at all...Read More
Nicole Rodriguez
Nicole Rodriguez -Local Guide
a year ago
Tried this place out once and it was amazing ! My husband and I both got an iced latte , chicken biscuit sandwich and I got this AMAZING parfait that I’m still dreaming of to this day the only thing I would change is the...Read More
christiane khoury
christiane khoury -Local Guide
5 years ago
It's my first time trying Krankies. It's laid back and spacious. The shrimp sandwich was alright very regular, no distinct flavor, it's like one you would make at home. The fried chicken sandwich tastes good and the chicken is crispy, I would order it again...Read More
Zac Goldstein
Zac Goldstein -Local Guide
5 years ago
I put off visiting Krankies for years in part because it seemed to bear the marks of being a victim of its own success: a local favorite whose popularity invites expectations that it cannot hope to meet. When I finally did get around to giving...Read More
Nikki Quintero
Nikki Quintero -Local Guide
a month ago
Options were exciting and creative. Got the seasonal one with sage apple butter and bacon. Biscuit was perfect. Apple butter was ok. Combination was pleasant. Chicken by itself was bland. Hubby got the hangover helper and it was real nice. Lol. Also the espresso cinnamon...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Robin Lou
Robin Lou
8 months ago
Delightful staff! Helpful and pleasant. Nice atmosphere.Chai Latte was very good.The Tiramisu cold brew was fantastic!They even have some cocktails.There are vegan options here. They offer impossible sausage & vegan chicken. Neither are GF.They offer fresh fruit as a side. I do wish there were...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Jenny Kim
Jenny Kim -Local Guide
a year ago
This food is probably the best food I've tried in Winston Salem since I moved. If I ever have visitors, I know Krankies will be a definite place to eat at. Service is fast, atmosphere is nice. They are more of a brunch place so...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
A C
A C -Local Guide
2 years ago
Gluten free people: they now have the option of “gluten free bun” instead of biscuit. I mean, that’s not the best, but finally they have something we can eat! They can’t make any of their fried chicken gluten free either so your options are limited...Read More
Michael McQueen
Michael McQueen -Local Guide
a year ago
I used to come to punk and hardcore shows in this building 20 years and have watched it turned to Krankies throughout the years and have always been psyched to pit stop here when passing through town. Really a fan of their veggie options for...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
SA Scott
SA Scott -Local Guide
a week ago
This place feels like it’s forgotten how special it could be. The space feels sterile when you go in for food during the day. With a bit of attention, it could be amazing! Food is pretty good.Refused to use my mug due to “cross contamination”...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Stacey Vargas
Stacey Vargas -Local Guide
2 months ago
Fantastic little breakfast place with amazing modern Southern comfort food. Biscuits are up to par! Excellent coffee and espresso drinks to. Nice outdoor seating, dog friendly! No service at the tables, you order at the counter and bus your own table at the end. We...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Trish Brock
Trish Brock -Local Guide
3 weeks ago
Just left after getting to-go a sausage egg and cheese biscuit with egg and cheese on the side… there was no sausage at all? Like what? I even had to repull the menu to make sure I read it correctly. Coffee is always on point...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Matt Piechnik
Matt Piechnik -Local Guide
3 months ago
Krankie's in Winston-Salem serves some of the best biscuits in town—flaky, flavorful, and consistently delicious. However, the ordering process leaves much to be desired. The system is disorganized, leading to long lines and unnecessary delays, especially during the busy morning rush. While the food is...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5

Features

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
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Delivery

Highlights

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Popular for

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check icon Solo dining
check icon Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Offerings

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Dining options

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

check icon College students
check icon Family-friendly
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Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

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Children

check icon Good for kids
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Parking

check icon Free parking lot
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Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly