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Roni's Restaurant

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 570 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(570) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
Traditional Smokehouse BBQCarolina-Style BBQBBQ BuffetBBQ Food Truck / Stand
Roni's Restaurant
Price
inexpensive
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Buffet
Reviews
570

What recent reviews say

Roni's earns strong loyalty for food that tastes home-cooked and fresh, backed by staff who actually remember regulars' faces and names. Staff go out of their way: Melanie greets newcomers warmly, workers suggest menu pairings, and everyone treats walk-ins and takeout with equal care.

Delivery orders sometimes arrive incomplete (missing meat sides, forgotten sauces), which frustrates repeat online customers. In-person dining sidesteps this problem entirely, and the quality of the food itself keeps people coming back despite the delivery hassle.

Praised for
  • friendly, welcoming staff
  • generous portions and quality ingredients
  • fresh, well-seasoned food
  • reasonable prices
  • home-cooked flavor
  • memorable service from named staff
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Best for: families and regulars seeking home-cooked breakfast and soul food in a welcoming environment

Strengths

  • staff recognize and remember regulars
  • thick-cut, quality protein (bacon, wings)
  • breakfast specialties (French toast sandwich, pancakes, chicken and waffles)
  • reasonable pricing despite quality

Worth knowing

  • Melanie noted as exceptionally attentive staff member
  • French toast sandwich specifically praised for quality
  • Chicken and waffles, pancakes, and shrimp and grits highlighted as signature breakfast items
  • staff offer unsolicited menu recommendations when asked
  • pink lemonade and specialty drinks (Tiger Woods, LeBron James, Kobe) mentioned by name
  • thick-cut bacon and wings noted as quality-forward portion choices

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.49 average across the 190 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
494
4
40
3
7
2
8
1
21

Common questions

Does the restaurant have table seating?
Yes. Reviewers mention dining in, sitting, and ordering to go. Staff treat both the same.
What are the most popular items?
French toast sandwich, chicken and waffles, pancakes, shrimp and grits, wings, and specialty drinks like Tiger Woods (iced tea and lemonade) and pink lemonade.
Is it good for breakfast?
Yes. Multiple reviewers call it the best breakfast in Sanford and praise pancakes, chicken and waffles, and the home-cooked quality.

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Last updated 2026-08-19