In the heart of Burgaw, North Carolina, there exists a culinary treasure that has locals whispering to out-of-towners with evangelical fervor: “You haven’t lived until you’ve tried the chicken salad sandwich at Olde Carolina Eatery.”
This unassuming establishment, with its teal awning and modest storefront on a quiet street, has become the keeper of what many consider the holy grail of chicken salad sandwiches in the eastern part of the state.
The first thing you notice approaching Olde Carolina Eatery is its refreshing lack of pretension – a simple “OPEN” sign glowing in the window beneath the “113 WEST” marking on the awning, a few comfortable chairs dotting the sidewalk out front.
It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need to announce itself loudly because those who matter already know it’s there…