Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
The staff is friendly, great comfort food. They serve a brunch on Sunday. Our personal favorite is the Veggie sandwich. Made with in house bread, sharp cheddar from Ashe county. Ask for it with crushed avocado (rather than sliced), add bacon and you will love it.
107 locals recommend
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StThe staff is friendly, great comfort food. They serve a brunch on Sunday. Our personal favorite is the Veggie sandwich. Made with in house bread, sharp cheddar from Ashe county. Ask for it with crushed avocado (rather than sliced), add bacon and you will love it.
Excellent for coffee, bread and some savory items. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Less than 2 miles from our place, we frequent this place often.
Yellow Dog Bread Company
(984) 232-0291
63 locals recommend
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StExcellent for coffee, bread and some savory items. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Less than 2 miles from our place, we frequent this place often.
Yellow Dog Bread Company
(984) 232-0291
Fresh ingredients, a menu that changes with the seasons. They have fresh salads, great service. A German influence in the menu as well.
34 locals recommend
Capital Club 16
16 W Martin StFresh ingredients, a menu that changes with the seasons. They have fresh salads, great service. A German influence in the menu as well.
NY style Pizza, casual dining. Dough made fresh daily, hand tossed pie.
9 locals recommend
Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
2030 New Bern AveNY style Pizza, casual dining. Dough made fresh daily, hand tossed pie.
Fresh food, a step up from typical bar fare. GREAT fries! Sandwich options . Right across from Lynnwood Brewery. Outdoor seating. Parking can sometimes be a challenge. Uber/Lyft there from our place.
10 locals recommend
Wilson's Eatery
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdFresh food, a step up from typical bar fare. GREAT fries! Sandwich options . Right across from Lynnwood Brewery. Outdoor seating. Parking can sometimes be a challenge. Uber/Lyft there from our place.
Great breakfast option. Outdoor seating under covered roof. Great food. Close to Lynnwood brewery.
17 locals recommend
Hummingbird
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdGreat breakfast option. Outdoor seating under covered roof. Great food. Close to Lynnwood brewery.
Soo Cafe
2815 Brentwood RdThe best fried chicken around.
chuan cafe
2004 New Bern AveBest Szechuan Chinese food I’ve ever had.
Union Special
2409 Crabtree BlvdLocal bakery. Breakfast, coffee. Top notch baker.
Great appetizers and of course Ramen! This place is less than 2 miles from our home.
Miso Ramen Bar Raleigh
Great appetizers and of course Ramen! This place is less than 2 miles from our home.
Many options inside this food hall. Check out their website.
84 locals recommend
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StMany options inside this food hall. Check out their website.
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StRight in downtown with many food options.
Getting Around
The Rickshaw company offers tours for tips in the downtown area. Its a great way to see more of the town and may of the drivers provide some fun entertaining tour guide style rides.
48 locals recommend
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StThe Rickshaw company offers tours for tips in the downtown area. Its a great way to see more of the town and may of the drivers provide some fun entertaining tour guide style rides.
Everything Else
This Museum is awesome and free! With two separate wings, multiple floors , truly one of Raleigh's treasures. This is a great indoor activity near the center of town.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StThis Museum is awesome and free! With two separate wings, multiple floors , truly one of Raleigh's treasures. This is a great indoor activity near the center of town.
Arts & Culture
Featuring an outdoor trail , traveling art shows, this is a must see if coming to Raleigh. If you visit on the weekends, it is close to the fairgrounds which hosts a Giant indoor/outdoor flea market.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdFeaturing an outdoor trail , traveling art shows, this is a must see if coming to Raleigh. If you visit on the weekends, it is close to the fairgrounds which hosts a Giant indoor/outdoor flea market.
Essentials
Walk-able from our house. Full grocery store for picking up drinks, snacks, groceries etc.
29 locals recommend
Food Lion
3151 Capital BlvdWalk-able from our house. Full grocery store for picking up drinks, snacks, groceries etc.
Wegmans
1200 Wake Towne DrIf you have never been to a Wegmans.. its a destination grocery store!
CVS
200 Fayetteville StWalgreens
3101 New Bern AveParks & Nature
Hiking Trails. Picnic spots. During summer time canoe rentals are available.
119 locals recommend
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveHiking Trails. Picnic spots. During summer time canoe rentals are available.
Movies
Meal and movie combo. Next door is a retro VCR (yep!) rental place.
41 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveMeal and movie combo. Next door is a retro VCR (yep!) rental place.