Amy’s guidebook to Wake Forest and RDU Food & Sights
Food scene
Downtown Wake Forest Historic District
103 N White StGonza Tacos Y Tequila
7713 Lead Mine RdUnique flavors and regular favorites at this no-frills local all-natural ice cream parlor.
Lumpy's Ice Cream
306 Wait AveUnique flavors and regular favorites at this no-frills local all-natural ice cream parlor.
Excellent drinks and pastries. Absolutely the best local RDU coffee roaster! Single origin coffee and unique crafted beverages
6 locals recommend
Black and White Coffee Roasters
314 Brooks StExcellent drinks and pastries. Absolutely the best local RDU coffee roaster! Single origin coffee and unique crafted beverages
White Street Brewing Company
218 S White StShuckers Oyster Bar & Grill
3309 Rogers RdShrimp and Grits. Local seafood dishes.
Main Street Grille, Cafe & Bakery
1318 S Main StBest donuts in town!
Charlie's Kabob Grill
12235 Capital BlvdFirst Watch
6109 Glenwood AveBest brunch in town!
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StThe BEST pizza in RDU
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StUpscale Lao food! Pork belly soup, papaya salad, more!
Experience great food in an eloquent environment!
33 locals recommend
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough StExperience great food in an eloquent environment!
Union Special
2409 Crabtree BlvdHidden gem bakery and eatery
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StYou will love this tapas restaurant!
Perfect for great sushi and burgers––a great combination!
39 locals recommend
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4208 Six Forks RdPerfect for great sushi and burgers––a great combination!
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant & Bar
6204 Glenwood AveBest authentic sushi in RDU
Poole's
426 S McDowell St
Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett StCrawford and Son
618 N Person StMami Noras Rotisserie Chicken
2401 Wake Forest RdPeruvian restaurent
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StMothers & Sons Trattoria
107 W Chapel Hill StChef & the Farmer
120 W Gordon StWorth the drive!
The Burger Shop
203 Wait AveLocal place for great, inexpensive burgers!
Sightseeing
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
100 S Wingate St
E. Carroll Joyner Park
701 Harris RdSarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StWake Forest Sprayground
416 N Taylor StFalls Lake Dam Recreation Area
Falls Management Center RoadNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd
Downtown Wake Forest Historic District
103 N White StThe Cotton Company
306 S White StLocal products