American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Raleigh

Mallory Auten

"Amazing delicious food for a great price..."

Vivian DeMarco

"Great food!!! Great..."

Janny Mealor

Janny Mealor

Ben G.

The Cow And The Oak

96/100 (123 ratings)

Restaurants

American

"Seriously one of the best food trucks. Everything we've ever ordered has been amazing and the guys running the truck are super nice. The bread is the..."

Christina Holfelder

"So yummy!! Amazing food and nice prices. The brisket, oh my!!! I'm normally afraid of brisket. I only know that it is amazing because my husband..."

Robin Wiseman Evans

"First try tonight.... had the Comforting Cow grilled cheese and it was amazing! Also tried their chili mac and it was to die for!! This item is a..."

Jonelle McBride

"Dear God this is the best effing mac 'n cheese in the world. You couldn't aspire to make something this heavenly on your own--leave the craft in..."

Katherine Parker

"I don’t think I can possibly recommend these guys enough! Friendly service and ridiculously tasty..."

Adam Eshbaugh

"Just happened to try this truck since they came by my work. I ordered the "comforting cow" and it was absolutely delicious. Highly..."

Andrew Cain

"One of the best Food Trucks ever!! The brisket on Mac And Cheese is..."

Toni Stewart Hales

"Incredible food! You won’t find anything else like it. Love the guys on the Cow! My favorite is the Drunken..."

Mallory Auten

"Amazing delicious food for a great price..."

Vivian DeMarco

"Great food!!! Great..."

Janny Mealor

Ben G.

Bullard Restaurants

"I visit the burger king here in hartsville I would definitely have given 5stars but the young man at the first drive thru window was so rude to..."

Lissa Callowway

Tanner PLentl

Joseph Vincent

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Diced

"Its rare to take the time these days to write a positive review because of the usual mediocre restaurant experiences elsewhere . However, at this..."

Affinis Motor Sports

"I liked this place, but it's always hard for me to justify spending $15 on a salad, especially when the salad bar at my job offers a build-your-own..."

Doug Fischer

"So good! The only people in all of Raleigh that Ive found to actually care about cross contamination for vegans. The staff was super friendly, took..."

Kendra Smith

"My first time here. The staff was accommodating. I'm vegan, and they guided me to right choices. The atmosphere was great. We picked the hearty vegan..."

Rhonda Renee “Sosanna” Olson

"Very helpful and kind staff. Great selection of variety of organic foods for rice bowls, salads and wraps. Good value for your..."

Mindy Schroeder

"I had a Great first time experience with the employees Erica & Shift leader on duty Jaylen they were amazingly helpful & very present in providing..."

Chanell Dior

"Kay-lin and Grace were very careful with our gluten free order - fresh gloves, careful what they touched, etc. I ordered multiple salads and they..."

MK Myatt

"Excellent customer service! Delicious, healthy, fresh, organic ingredients. A salad lover’s dream come true..."

Jordan Taylor

"This was my first time visiting; amazing menu to start with. Very healthy options with a variety of flavor pallets. The staff is what blew my mind --..."

Casey Roy

"Best salad place in the triangle! Also, approved by my nutritionist. The absolutly most friend staff at any restaurant I’ve been to recently...."

Alan Porch

"So I love this place and J is amazing with satisfying his customers and I love the positive energy. He was the one that made my..."

Itsjus1AB

"I ordered the Thai salad with shrimp. It was so fresh and delicious! I'm looking forward to eating here again..."

Bonny Lewis

"My first time ever inside a Diced restaurant. Great atmosphere nice crew. Great with helping me on choices and smiling while talking my order. Will..."

betsenia lopez

"I’ve been meaning to leave a review because of how great this place is but haven’t had a chance until today! The staff is friendly and outgoing..."

Felix Zhang

"Love the harvest crunch!! Staff is always attentive and nice. Ordering online for pickup is easy too, never had to..."

Ashley Perez

"Crew is always upbeat with “Vibes on High.” Great place for a Healthy..."

Anthony “Blake” Hood

"They are always SO nice here and it’s super clean inside. Food is fresh and I love that they give you the grams of protein for each salad. Erica,..."

Poppy V

"I ordered the Mango Paradise salad and I was not disappointed. The vegetable and fruit selection was excellent. There was a wide variety of light and..."

Ximena Vasquez

Stanbury

95/100 (1040 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A hidden Raleigh gem in my book. Very cozy, romantic atmosphere that you don’t necessarily have to dress up for. The menu changes however the quail..."

Michael Reives

"To start, we ordered the grilled swordfish was nice, and the sauce was really good, and I loved that the taste of the fish wasn't that strong. I..."

Ignacio Solano

"I've heard great things about this place for as long as I can remember. I finally got to try it with my fiance and it completely exceeded our..."

Emily Cox

"Amazing food in an unpretentious setting. The focus is on the food and the folks behind the bar are doing great too. Nobody is cooking better food in..."

dan smith

"One of our favorite places in Raleigh and the entire triangle area. Season menu, fresh ingredients and one of the best steaks in town. Bar. Dessert...."

Neil Mastin

"A place you wouldn’t expect to have one of the best meals of the year. No reservations. On a weekend, get there early to put your name on the list...."

Matt Maher

"Excellent service. Delish desserts and golden margarita. Great vibes and fun to share a bunch of small..."

Dr. Mia Su Cary she, her

"This place is bomb! They have the best food around; you can't go wrong with ordering just about anything on the menu. Our waiter, Mark, did a..."

David Williams

"What an amazing place. The food was fantastic to say the least. Everyone that works there is welcoming, helpful, and all around pleasant. I HIGHLY..."

Robert Geist

"Stanbury is a hidden gem and easily our favorite spot in Raleigh. Food is delicious and the atmosphere is so welcoming. Our server Carrie was great..."

Lauren Blake

Alpha Dawgs

Top This

"This place is AWESOME!! The food is the freshest you will find anywhere!! Great breakfast items, including fresh Omelettes. Everything is made in..."

Jason Beebe

Premier Cakes

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Delivery

Mid-range

"We LOVVVVVE Premier Cakes and highly recommend. My favorite is the Old Fashioned Yellow Cake w/ chocolate icing and the Italian Cream Cake...it's the..."

Skye Hankins

"Yummy cake here! Super moist and flavorful. Great customer service! I only wish they allowed you inside. Seeing as to I do alot of reviews and I..."

Deidra

"I viaited the location in downtown Raleigh at the history museum with my family, and we will definitely be returning. The location was spotless and..."

Robyn Wilson

"I love this place. The cake has that truly homemade taste, not just a bunch of sugar. The strawberry cake is my favorite: moist, 3 layers, with..."

Katie B

"Best cake slice I've had in Raleigh! My husband and I tried their cake for the first time and was blown away. The vanilla is spot on...chocolate and..."

Danielle

"I chose Premier Cakes to bake a pineapple coconut and yellow cake with chocolate icing for my bridal shower. There was nothing -- not even a crumb..."

Deanna Hinton

"We loved using Premier Cakes for our wedding! We had vanilla, chocolate and carrot and all of the cakes were a huge hit! Highly..."

Alexandria Da Ponte

"Premier Cakes has ruined me once other cakes. So many bakeries in Raleigh focus on style over substance, but I do not give a darn about you being..."

Christina Fullford

"Stopped by after reading rave reviews online and was not disappointed. The cake slices I got were moist and delicious, the icing was perfect as well...."

Victoria Garner

"Always good tasting cakes , always a limited selection for me because it sells out fast. (all to my fault of latest) But would recommend trying the..."

Danielle D

The Optimist Raleigh

94/100 (5467 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really amazing fine dining experience! Great food and even more wonderful service! We visited for our Anniversary Dinner, and was glad we chose this..."

Sandipan Bhattacharya

"Service was quite possibly the best I have EVER experienced. The menu choices were top notch, and EVERYTHING we were served was delicious. Crab Cake..."

Robert Burgess

"First time we went. This place was amazing. Best steak I'd ever had. Second time we went, it fairness, it was very busy because of the holiday. But..."

Greg Hutchinson

"From the door, to the table, back to the door.... Great service! Staff was incredible, food was both out in a timely manner and delicious! Nothing on..."

Delisa Robinson

"We tried Rey's after I heard so much about it. I have mixed feelings about our experience. The restaurant was decorated for the holiday and was..."

Elsa Lou

"Another year and another birthday celebration with dear friends and this time at Rey’s Restaurant. This fine dining eatery with New Orleans flare..."

John Thomas Kong

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Rey’s restaurant for my dad's birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked..."

Yhael Lopez

"This was nice. Lovely service, very friendly and took us as a walk in. This is the hilariously shaped butter, summer salad, chicken piccata,..."

Vivian M

"I went there for my Birthday and it was amazing. A warming beautiful environment as soon as you walk in. Our waiter Bryan was awesome 👏🏽. The..."

Skyler Miles

"Great tasting food. The staff was friendly and even let me know of options that weren't on the menu. Complimentary valet as well. Valet even had my..."

Rashad Gattis

My Way Tavern

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"The Brussel sprouts will always be my favorite from here. The wings are pretty good… they are a little too heavy on the wing sauce though. I got..."

Rhonda Mapp

"I absolutely love this place! Everyone who works there is so friendly and welcoming ☺️ the food is great. The beer is awesome 😎 AND they’re..."

Cory McClellan

"We selected this spot thanks to Delta Airlines SkyMiles Dining program. We stopped in for dinner and drinks after our flight into Raleigh passing..."

Donald Wilborn

"Loved their outdoor seating! We had the chicken tenders and Twisted ribs. It was really yum, especially the ribs. The fries were great as..."

Ajimon Thomas

"My Way Tavern is a great neighborhood bar/restaurant. The food is solid. Good selection of beers and house cocktails. And the game you want to watch..."

dan smith

"I have been hearing about how great the mac-n-cheese is her for some time. With the last warm day of the year, I decided to order online and eat..."

Tony Pendola

"We were driving by downtown and accidentally found this gem, excellent choices and food, for sure we will return. Specials for the month of March are..."

S Toruno T

"I have never written a review before but had to write something about My Way Tavern. My Boyfriend and I came here looking for a place to watch the..."

Brittany Smith

"Polite service, nice place, delicious food. This place has plenty of outside tables, which is very convenient during the fresh nights. With the small..."

Andrés Chaves

"First things first, I’ve NEVER been to a establishment where every single item on the menu looked enjoyable. This was a hands down a great..."

Nina Nina

Chick-fil-a

"Helpful and consistently good. Very nice people taking the..."

Mary Gallagher

"This location is very busy, but the checkout was fast. The associates who helped me was professional, helpful and very nice. Her name is Briana...."

safia gagaz

"Tried Chick-fil-A for.the first time Loved the sandwich, the original. Great..."

She She Sim

"Words cannot describe how sweet and fast working Maria is, she is a hardworking employee and got our food out fast and it was overall delicious...."

Tamara Sanchez

"Thalia has got to be one of the best people here - she is always welcoming and bright! And even remembers her..."

Rose Dreamer

"This site does not have the full menu. Otherwise it's just a Chick-fil-A in a..."

Tim Ryan

"Just love Chick-fil-A and this one delivers to my work even though there is another one closer. The young lady came in my office with a huge smile!..."

Jennifer Rouse

"10 out of 10 recommend. The manager, Brittney, was so helpful with my catering order when I made a mistake with my order. Their food is always fresh,..."

Sarah Boota

"We stopped here for lunch on the way to a field trip with 15 kids and 4 adults and the service was incredible! They were smiling and friendly and..."

Sherri Edmundson

"Came here today for the first time because my usual chick fil a is closed for renovations. I did the curbside pick up, which I was a bit nervous..."

Mallory Auten

"It's chick fila it's always good. The location has good service, so it's often packed. Lines go quick. It's missing a star because maybe 1/3 times..."

Billy Norikey

"This is always a fast and friendly Chick-Fil-A but it seems during this tough time they have chooses to step it up times 10. Wow. The lines are..."

Ken Daniels

Yellow Dog Bread Company

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"A very cute cafe with drink options and a variety of baked goods and pastries, they are very delicious. The staff is friendly and welcoming too. I..."

Kiera Botha

"Cute little bakery with lots of outdoor seating. Nice place to grab a little snack and meet with a friend. The croissant was flaky and buttery. The..."

Katie Foxx

"Cozy Corner Coffee Shop. Quaint interior + quite small. There are a few tables to sit + enjoy conversation or to be by oneself. The pastry window..."

greta vanderloop

"Loved this bakery. The staff was super great! The Pastries were perfect! And the bread was crispy on the outside chewy on the inside. Fantastic..."

Ariel Smith

"Delicious vegan focaccia bright it at 11:00. Great coffee too. We enjoy the scones and other wonderful pastries.. The staff is always very friendly..."

June Volstad

"Really clean, enjoyable, fresh atmosphere inside. Service for the bakery items was fast and friendly. Took off one star because the barista making..."

Tayler T

"Kind of disappointing given the number of excellent bakeries in this area. I was hoping for more savory baked good options but it seemed to be mostly..."

B

"I come to Yellow Dog any chance I get, the food and coffee are always amazing! The pastries never disappoint, my personal favorite is the cranberry..."

Ellia Jones

"Yellow Dog Bread Company was so good we came back for more. The beans they use are flavorful and never bitter. The Focaccia Vegetable Bread is like..."

Jonathan Hart

"I love this bakery! They have great food items of all kinds and great coffee (my favorite being the slingshot cold brew)! I especially like their..."

Karen Visnosky

Matchpoint Grille

"Best Food in Raleigh. Simply the nicest people in Raleigh too! Great group of people. Great place to join, but not required for..."

Andrew May

"Great food and even better people working..."

Todd Lineberger

John Underhill

Bittersweet

93/100 (1377 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been working in Raleigh area for about three weeks now on a large project. Found Bittersweet on Yelp and decided to give it a try... I've been..."

Kurt Meyer

"I had a great experience at Bittersweet! I went in on a Sunday, watched Walking Dead on their big tv, ate a delicious jalapeño quiche, washed it..."

Inna Smith

"We had spent the evening wandering around Raleigh we stopped at a place called The Raleigh Times and had some drinks and hors d'oeuvres . The waiter..."

Carolyn Barczik

"We walked in looking for coffee on the Fourth of July. We found great food & service. Very cool concept with yummy, different desserts & a huge..."

Jennifer Hammond Leach

"I don't get to Bittersweet as often as I'd like, but they never disappoint! They are always super nice and friendly. This morning I had iced coffee..."

Danielle Verzaal

"The concept of this place is great to begin with, the neutral colors and open air really make it inviting. Relaxing place to be with great staff, and..."

Shannon Hopkins

"Zack is the sweetest! We love this place. The desserts are fabulous, and the staff is fun to hang with. Perfect spot for good conversation, good..."

Austin Macfarlane

"Excellent desserts and drinks. Nice place to finish the evening..."

Tom McKemie

"I love Bittersweet! The service was fantastic, and the bartender made the best drinks!! The Bad Santa with a toasted house-made marshmallow was..."

Denise Lippert Rose

"The blueberry yum yum was very yummy. Our server was very helpful. They do to go..."

Jennifer Dunn Maier

"What can I say the staff was great and ready to help. The drinks were awesome! The desserts!! Can't go wrong. Finish with a coffee. This was a great..."

Jaime Vargas

"Great atmosphere, great dessert selection, good and fun drink selections all using local products. I highly recommend this place to..."

Silas George

"Amazing Homemade Almond Milk Chai Latte and a Cheese Plate to beat just about anyone else. The Gluten free Chocolate Mousse with Hand whipped..."

Ellen Holmes Steeves LeBlanc

"Excellent place..great vibe and awesome..."

Andrew Paley

"We met as a small group at Bitterswert and had an amazing experience. Right away I loved the menu such fun choices for the holidays!! The drinks were..."

Chris McDonald

"Desserts and coctails were lit. Had the seasonal Firelog dessert and carrot cake cupcake. The fire log was a healthy portion enough for 2! Cupcake..."

Red Maroon

"Wow, wow, wow!!!!! What a great place to end an evening! Drinks are off the hook! I tried the 5 shots, each was unique and tasty. We tried so many..."

S Tam

"It was a warm Friday evening. After a delicious dinner, we were in the mood for both dessert and a drink, in came Bittersweet. A unicorn of a..."

Robin Mehera

"I went with a group of friends so we ordered several things and nothing disappointed. One dessert between two people would fill you up…but you’ve..."

Hannah Dove

"I visited Bittersweet as part of a walking food tour of Raleigh, and the next time I am in town I will definitely be back. Bittersweet is a..."

Nicole Hardenstine

"My first time at Bittersweet was great! I enjoyed my drinks and the atmosphere was enjoyable! The mixologist Cameron was amazing he made the..."

Dawn Marshall

"Bittersweet is my favorite cocktail bar downtown and is definitely in the running for my favorite cocktail bar in Raleigh. They have an extensive..."

dan smith

"Easily a Raleigh favorite for desserts and cocktails. I came for the mocha vanilla latte with whip, which was very delicious. I had the beautiful..."

Mary Rogers

"Bittersweet is a great cocktail bar! Their drinks are so good and the customer service here is spectacular! I will definitely come back..."

Bianca Mims

The Butcher's Market

"What a store! They have every quality meat you can imagine and all kinds of fresh seafood. If you don’t come here for anything else, come to meet..."

Sherry Arevalo

"Very clean and well laid out establishment. The meats are great grade and beautifully displayed. i ordered two-center Cut Pork Chops bone in and..."

She She Sim

"Amazing chain (Only in NC but very local feel) and very friendly service. High quality meet with good prices. Lunch is a treat here with made to..."

Zach Wright

"Stopped by to pick up some meat for the grill. Was overwhelmed by the amount of options and great quality! Will need to come back several times to..."

Erik Newby

"Love this place. Very great atmosphere. Mr. Sr. is awesome. I highly recommend this place. They have a great variety of different selections and..."

FONTE' WIGGINS

"I’ve been going here for years.. great quality meats and other items. Senior is so friendly and helpful. Just so personable and knowledgeable. I..."

Susan Sorrells

"Butcher’s Market is our favorite meat market! The staff is friendly and eager to help, even when busy. Everything is fresh and and delicious,..."

P. Cope

"Love this store. It was clean first of all. The selection was vast, and exotic meats were so..."

Willie Jones

"Great store ! The staff was friendly they have unique meat like bison, camel and your normal BC chicken and beef. Definitely worth a..."

Donna Mack

"We got short rib, marinated vegetables, twice baked potatoes, and wine from The Butcher's Market today for Valentine's Day and are very impressed!..."

Kaitlyn Thompson

"Ive always loved this place. Used to only go for the to go menu sandwiches and then started shopping here BUT today I went for a pastrami sandwich..."

j m

"Went in to check it out and this place has great quality meat. So far the steak tips are our favorite. We were assisted by “Senior” who was..."

Barbara Bermudez

"We recently moved back to the Raleigh area after living in Chicago and DC area. We were thrilled to see a location of The Butcher's Market shop near..."

Toni Pearce

"My wife gets steak tips here all the time. Absolutely the best meat, sold by the best people. Ask for..."

Stephen Thaddeus Ward

"We have been here for the past two days because we love it that much!! Everything from the meats, veggies, to desserts are so awesome. Everyone..."

Ashton Meadows

Duck Donuts

93/100 (1361 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came to your shop yesterday and ordered 10 dozen! James was great! He took great care with each dozen and they all looked and tasted amazing!! Great..."

Erin Hempen

"Always love taking the family here. Have never had a bad experience. Would highly recommend to anyone, especially sales reps that want that extra..."

Mark Clayton

"Visiting Wendell from MD, my family took us there and I must say I wasn't sure about it. But once I tried the bacon, egg, and cheese with maple..."

Lilly A. Johnson

"Warm, delicious, decadent doughy heaven! Great customer service to boot. Thank you, Duck..."

Lauren Becker Cotter

"It was awesomeness! Customer service was great. Fast and friendly and doggone good Donuts... THE STRAWBERRY Lemonade!!!! Sheesh! I came from Durham..."

Rasheeda Katrece Stafford

"One word..."indigestion!!!" Ha ha lol. But, my son does love this place and the ability to customize his own hot and freshly-made donut. People there..."

Jody Zschiedrich

"BEST EVER!!! We tried lemon iced, coconut sprinkled with raspberry drizzle and vanilla iced, bacon smothered, drizzled with salted caramel. OH. MY...."

Karen Lynn Sault Conrad

"This place has some of the nicest people working for them. The donuts are awesome..."

Jerry Coe

"I love that you can personalize your own donuts. And they’re made fresh while you..."

Wanda Pnut Brown

"Anyone who's ever tried Duck Donuts knows I speak the truth when I say they're delicious. It's truly a custom order donut shop. Don't worry though...."

Scott M.

"Donut breakfast sandwich was very yummy. As good as it gets for $5. We also got a blueberry pancake donut and another with chocolate, peanuts and..."

Kyle Nacci

"I went here for the free donut for national donut day. It was absolutely delicious. The donut was so soft. Definitely one of my favorite donuts..."

Owen Kusakabe

"Nice and fresh donuts with plenty of flavors to choose from , the place is in a small strip mall in Raleigh however it is a very nice change from the..."

Ravi Uppal

"I was blown away by the fact that they serve fresh made-to-order donuts. Not only can you create your own specialty donut, but you can also enjoy..."

Maegan

"If you prefer the icing or toppings being the star of your donut this is the place to go. They pride themselves in their maple bacon icing on an..."

Earl Struble

"Oh Lawd I done went and found Duck Donuts near the house. Seeking discipline y'all! It was quick, clean, and experienced friendly service. Just one..."

T Cox

"The best donuts I've had! They's a cool conveyor belt type operation going on that my kids absolutely loved to watch. The focus where hot and fresh..."

Michelle Bisanz

"Doughnuts were very good. I was surprised when I went in the shop and saw no product on display and came to find out they are made to order. Can’t..."

Carlos Herrera

"I ordered online, the donuts we warm and ready when I arrived. The staff was very..."

Ginny Tessitore

Wilson's Eatery

"Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Great spot for hanging out with friends or with your family (and your furry pets are welcomed)! ..."

Natalia Giancola

"Great hidden gem in downtown Raleigh. The food was amazing but you have to order before seating and get your own drink and eat with plastic utensils..."

james bundy

"Got the double smash burger, fries, and pretzel. The burger and fries were good. The fries came out hot too so that’s a plus. The burger was well..."

Tarek

"I recently visited Wilson’s Eatery for the first time and I had a nice experience. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and asked if we needed..."

Bianca Mims

"Food and service were great! You order food and take it to your table so it’s more casual of a set up, great place to hang out and have a drink...."

Kelsey Pabin

"I have been going to Wilson's since they open and they quality of the food and the consistency on the flavors are on point. I normally will eat here..."

Luis Marcano

"My go-to spot for grabbing a drink in Raleigh. They have a great selection of cocktails, wines, and bar snacks, and they share a courtyard with..."

Daniel

"Wilson’s eatery is a great casual lunch/dinner spot. They have all the classic bar foods but the quality is better than most bar food. They have..."

Robin Mehera

"I LOVE the burgers. The pickles are so delicious. Nachos are incredible as well. They have a great bar and they make their own craft soda on site...."

Gabby Sarah

"Great place for lunch if you are looking for something other than fast-food. Probably a good evening scene, but we were there for..."

James

Cloo's Coney Island Hot Dogs

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Being a Michigander (Flint) all my life and knowing a Coney dog, I have to admit I’m partial to Flint style but there’s no way I’ll pass up a..."

Tony Klein

"Loved this place. The food was delicious (just what we had expected) and the service friendly. The staff was informative and took time to chat with..."

Diane Mutu Cuc

"I would enjoy the food there, and the company was even better excellent as always. Thanks for the great food and a great..."

Nate James

"Best Chili Cheese Fries around! My favorite sandwich is the Patty Melt (add bacon!) Other excellent choices are cheese steak and hot..."

Randy Williams

"I've been going to Cloos for twenty years now. If you like detroit style, natural casing hot dogs, freshly made burgers, sliders, grilled..."

Keith Boswell

"This place has the best sliders in town, along with the best..."

Michael Quincy Beard

"Our first visit will not be our last. Loved the food and the warm, friendly atmosphere and staff. Highly..."

Rhonda Adkins

"The food is very authentic to the food back in Detroit. I swear, I we be there as a regular for now on it's so damn good; the Big Chef was great a..."

Keyshawn Dunwoody-Spears

"What a heavenly place on NC Sate campus. Took me back to Detroit, in a good way. Thank..."

Brad Burgess

"Im there about every 3 days lol. The food is outstanding and the owners Dan and Mark, along with the other employees are some of the nicest people i..."

Devin Ellis

"Excellent NY style hotdogs with a great welcome and friendly service!!!..."

Carolyn Pavelka Davenport

"I bring my nephews every Christmas Eve for chili cheese dogs and fries. We love them. There are no better dogs..."

Hoa Diaz

"First time here and have to say, delicious food! I had a bacon cheeseburger and fries and it was delicious!! Definitely going to try the hotdogs next..."

Katie Larsen

"If you're looking for great hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, and fries this is the place. I prefer the Chicago dog and chili cheese fries. If I'm..."

Chris K (Crispy)

"Very cool atmosphere. I was exploring around town and walked in on a whim, and I was pleasantly surprised. The place was cozy with a pinball machine...."

Catalina Cabrera

"This place refuses to change and I LOVE IT!!. Been coming here since I was a teenager and they NEVER seem to disappoint. The food is made to order,..."

Mrs. Williams

"Authentic taste of Michigan Coney in Raleigh! I grew up in Detroit and this was so fun to have a taste of..."

Tayler T

"Despite the retro ambience, the service is modern, efficient and always with a smile. Prices are reasonable for exceptional quality. The burgers and..."

Mercier Aubert

"I always liked this place, been coming here and there for a long time, I recommended this place to my job today and they bought food for everyone, we..."

Robert Chege

"The food is always good. Don't go here if you're in a hurry or broke. I hear it's pretty authentic to the Detroit Coney experience. But in my..."

Heath Winslow

"As a Chicago native, I have to say the Chicago dog is SPOT on 😍 it’s been years since I’ve tasted a hotdog this good! My fiancé and I adore..."

Marisa Lopez

"Whewwww. I went to Michigan without going to Michigan. Topical Sausage Dog with the works. I love experiencing new foods being a native North..."

Relander Rodriguez

"The French fries were perfectly crisp and served HOT! The slider was juicy, messy and everything you could ask for. Good spot for a quick lunch. They..."

Andrea Martin

"As relocated Michigander, I can vouch for Cloos. It's actually one of the best tasting Coney islands I've ever been to. It's amazing to get to eat..."

Terry Caldwell

"Local staple for simply great dogs, burgers & fries. Not "fast food". Quality made. Nice setting. Fair pricing. Support..."

Brad Kulp

"Had not been here since college, aka decades ago. Very nice people. Very easy order process. Dogs have an incredible snap to them. Fries are awesome...."

Vikki Martin

"I always enjoy eating at Cloos!! Super yummy hot dogs and French fries. Plus they have what I call the “good ice” (best flaky crushed ice) for..."

Kristin Jones

"My go to place anytime I am in Raleigh. Great food and great..."

Martha Ramsay

"I've been visiting this location for almost 7 years now. Absolutely pinnacle of flat top burgers and dogs. The cheese steak is one of my local..."

Ace Marotta

Trophy Tap And Table

Non-smoking restaurants

"We love finding places like this while traveling. The beer and food were delicious and the staff had great Southern hospitality 😊 Highly..."

Kimberly Lewis

"This place was phenomenal!! Food was delicious! Good portion sizes. Beer was the best I've ever had! Service was excellent! Atmosphere was fun! Can't..."

Paula Bodette

"Great spot. Chill atmosphere. Manager on duty Alex is awesome. Makes sure customers are having a good experience. Great food. Definitely would..."

Cassandra Michelle

"Great beer! Food and service were excellent. We had the pretzel and pimiento cheese dip for appetizer. Mahi tacos and short rib for entrees. All of..."

Erin Elizabeth

"Best flight I've ever had, and awesome prices! I highly recommend the Lord Stanley Scotch..."

Ava Elaine

"nice place. take your mom. good beer and good..."

Fred Schwartz

"Beers are always great and the new menu concept is..."

Colin Couch

"Great atomsphere, awesome drink selection. Best pimento cheese ever. Nashville tacos, rotisserie chicken and steamed veggies very..."

Robbie Roberson Matthews

"Great food and drinks at great prices! There is something for everyone and the atmosphere is nice. We will definitely be going..."

Kathleen Pelczynski

"The drinks were great. The food was fabulous, and the services was..."

April Webb

"Went here for the first time on Saturday night for dinner. Our waitress was very good. Service was fast, friendly and professional. The food we..."

B. Y.

"Nice taproom with a large bar and a patio out back. Great Trophy beer with many choices on tap and in cans/bottles. The food is also good. We enjoyed..."

Millie Kwan

"Nice place. The bar staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The beer is mainly their own brews of course although there is the occasional guest..."

Jason Lazarus

"Nice spot with good food and brews! They have a decent variety of their own beers on tap. The space is open clean and well-kept with lots of seating..."

Erik Newby

"After 2 years in Instagram drooling over this place, I finally came in from out of state to celebrate my 23rd birthday dinner here. I don't think my..."

Joshua Waters

"My co worker invited me to lunch and of course he chose this place because loves beer. Upon entering the place was very welcoming. We were seated..."

Chris S

"Great little spot if you want a drink and some grub. We came here on a Monday night and it was shockingly really dead (it was also pouring rain..."

Nicki Snyder

"Planning a wedding in Raleigh while living in Houston is NOT an easy task but once we found Trophy Brewing Co. Tap + Table our journey instantly..."

Danika Cox

"Lots of beer choices, solid pub grub, salads. Expect to pay $13-16 at least for an entree and about $10 for appetizers. Wish there were a few more..."

Angie Brandt

"Beer was ok! Bloody Mary was lackluster (like water with a hint of tomato juice). Food was pretty tasty (buffalo Brussels, tomatoes + burrata)...."

Ella Brown

Nora Cafe

18 Seaboard

92/100 (5810 ratings)

"This place ROCKS. It is a great spot to host your private event, wedding, shower, or whatever you'd like. The owner, Richelle, was on top of..."

Frances Gail Augustine

"My family hosted a reunion dinner here in July. The venue was beautiful and the owner was friendly and accommodating. It has a chic warehouse/modern..."

Elopers LLC

"Our homeschool group rented out Traine this past Friday to host our winter formal. Richelle & her manager Wambui were exceptional to work with. The..."

Michelle B

"The Dock was the perfect wedding venue for us. We loved that we could do everything all in one place (staged getting ready photos, ceremony,..."

Laura Reese

"I cannot say enough positive things about this downtown Raleigh venue and its owner, Richelle! She pours her heart and soul into every event that..."

Micah Brown

"This location is amazing. We had a dance here with a homeschool group, and it was smashing success. The space is lovely and Richelle was so helpful...."

Annette Sabo

"I cannot say enough about Traine! We had our wedding ceremony and reception there last night and everything was beautiful! Our vision became reality...."

Carin Knight

"Traine is fantastic! Richelle and her team were amazing! Our school group had a blast at their dance. We appreciate all that Richelle and her team..."

Kristan Wohlschlegel

"Gorgeous and chic, with extremely helpful and coordinated staff onsite. I worked this venue as part of a vendor team and was very pleased with all..."

Trenton Menius

"The perfect venue for our perfect day! From the moment we met with Beth Earley, she went above and beyond to answer all of our questions and helped..."

Daniel Sawyer

Good Day Good Night

Treat Ice Cream Scoop Shop

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"This place is a great dessert spot downtown. The ice cream is authentic and delicious. The service is exceptional. The interior and exterior seating..."

Dustin Klein

"Fantastic little ice cream shop in raleigh! I tried so many different flavors; they have peanut flavors but they are super careful to keep it..."

Deena H

"This is the best ice cream shop in Raleigh. The flavor combinations are different and surprisingly delicious. They even have bourbon caramel syrup...."

Crystal Dorsey

"Good ice cream. I got a peach/vanilla shake. It was absolutely delicious. Owners were super helpful and very friendly. My kids enjoyed Treats ice..."

M. Hale

"Great ice cream sundae creations. I had the Solomon Grundly which is basically a a dirt cake ice cream sundae. Ice cream was great, lots of flavors..."

Tyler Wellborn

"I'm so glad we gave this place a shot. They serve Maple View ice cream just like Fresh Local does, but the atmosphere and service is much better...."

Joshua Johnson

"Great little shop! They don't have much variety but the ice cream is good! I had chocolate and coconut which was really good. The prices are kinda..."

Nicole

"One of the Best in town. I've been going to this place from their first week of opening. Small place but very clean, very positive aura. The couple..."

Danial Ahmed

"Awesome little boutique ice cream shop in downtown Raleigh. Usually visit here after dinner out. Lots of regular flavors as well as some unusual..."

Krysta Messier

"My wife and I stumbled upon this ice cream shop right before they closed. Which was great because they have some of the best ice cream we’ve ever..."

Cruz Tapia

Jubala Coffee

92/100 (1048 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I must say, that their in-house cappuccino is in my top three best cappuccino experiences ever. I have traveled to many European countries including..."

Matt Fouty

"This has been my favorite local coffee spot since they first opened in Lafayette village. I was in college at the time and would sometimes think..."

Chelsea Hollis

"Best coffee in Raleigh. The modern, simplistic, and sleek design of their new flagship in the shadow of the NC State bell tower on Hillsborough..."

Joshua Allen

"Jubala has been my family's favorite coffee shop since we moved to Raleigh. Not only is their coffee spot on but also their food items are out of..."

Ariana Gershman

"This is my favorite coffee shop in Raleigh. Very friendly staff! Highly..."

Jen Schieferle Uhlenbrock

"I hate coffee usually, but the place was in the hotel I was staying at. The coffee changed my view about what coffee could be. It was smooth and..."

Timothy Sisson

"Great place! The prices are little bit high,but the personal and service are..."

Elmas Hasanovic

"this place consistently has the most unreal vibrations. counter culture has some fuego beans..."

Aaron Oder

"Enjoyed my first time here. Good food and service even for us non-coffee..."

Ron Leedy

"Excellent biscuits, waffles and coffees. I had breakfast there 5 days in a row and still loved every..."

Christine Law

"Incredible decor and setup, great staff, and high quality coffee and food make for a great experience. A must..."

Samuel Blinson

"Coffee was the best in the city as usual. But, who knew the muffins were so good? Wish I could come more..."

Matt Snyder

"Delightful place. Great flat white - the real deal for coffee. And what a crazy yummy biscuit and banana Nutella..."

Gretchen Schott Cummins

"Great service and amazing coffee! Always happy to go whenever I have a free day with my..."

Roxanne Fajardo

"Always have great coffee and food here. Love both..."

Kiko Moorman Johnson

"Great shop aesthetic, a specialty coffee bar at it's finest! Cappuccino came out at the perfect temperature and milk texture/latte art was on point...."

Daniel Lopez

"First time to Jubala Coffee and fell in love with their drop biscuits. Best biscuits I have had. Their Carmel Latte was very creamy and smooth. I..."

Allan Robison

"We came to visit for our nephew’s graduation and ordered tons of food from here. As big as our orders were, everything was spot on. They didn’t..."

Lisa Di Fiori

"Fast service and really nice people. Please get their biscuits and their jams, they are delicious. Better than Starbucks in my..."

Kyaw Aye

"Stopped by to grab some coffee and snacks in the morning. This location was busy and is on a college campus. Parking was a little difficult to find...."

Shami Patel

"Love!!! We’re in town for a short period of time and friends recommended we stop here for breakfast. We got a vanilla iced latte, a cortado, and..."

Mesmer Tattoo

"Fantastic coffee with a nice modern vibe. Limited indoor seating can make out difficult to enjoy this place in the hot Raleigh summer months; but, if..."

Robert Mitchener

"From coffee to waffles, from Biscuits to service everything here is best . Blueberry waffles is addictive here having it 3 day straight in my visit..."

Shivam Jalkote

"Love John Michael; the most friendly, professional barista you’ll ever meet!! Be prepared to wait at least 15 mins for a drink. And longer if you..."

Joshua Zellmer

"TL;DR Sophisticated, Modern, Beautifully balanced drinks. (Supplied coffee from Black and White Roasters) Just stunning... I got the Doppio Espresso..."

Abram Woodland

"Great coffee shop right next to aNC State campus. Knowledge and friendly staff and delicious coffee from local Black & White roasters. One of the..."

Matt Woj

"Some of the best coffee in Raleigh! Their lattes and matcha are particularly inspired. Their menu items are amazing, which is rare for a cafe. I got..."

Rachel Bramble

"We visit Jubala on a weekly basis for their delicious coffee! We order iced cappuccinos with mocha which is made with local Videri chocolate, and..."

Jenna Altman

"Delicious and actually tastes like real coffee unlike Starbucks. The staff was nice, but it was loud so a little hard to hear her when ordering. I..."

Jaime Sansom

"Not sure why it took us so long to finally get to Jubala, but it certainly won't be long before we come back! We had a latte and a cappuccino, both..."

Jeremy Powers

"So I want to start off with food and coffee is good. The biscuits are yummy and the coffee was a good flavor. There was just one interaction that..."

Candace Drop

"I drop in here for coffee and espresso, and somehow always seem to get hungry for the bacon, egg and cheese biscuits. Delicious! Great vibe and..."

Alex Race

"Top notch cappuccino (taste, ceramic cup quality and artistry - equivalent to Temple Coffee Roasters in Sacramento, CA) and the biscuit sandwiches..."

Kristoffer Glenn Pfalmer

"Great place to grab a bite for breakfast or lunch. I got a biscuit even though it was labeled as "sweet", and a pour over it was definitely worth it!..."

Erik Wakefield

Bakers Dozen

92/100 (1243 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

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"The best donuts in Raleigh!!! Always fresh, great variety and priced nicely. Sometimes they sell out so call first if visiting late in the day. If..."

E M

"You may have to wait a few minutes in line but it is WORTH IT. Get there earlier than later - they do sell out of popular flavors. Some of the best..."

Morgan Crutchfield

"I was visiting the area, and I always look for privately owned donut shops wherever I go. This one did not disappoint. They were delicious! They seem..."

Sherry R

"Crazy good donuts! Best in Raleigh! I have avoided even posting this for years because I want to keep it a secret. However, they are closed until..."

Josh Brammer

"Phenomenal donuts but make sure you get there by 9 am to catch the best ones before they are on for the..."

Justin Hanke

"two words: apple fritters. i have searched high and low, even in different states, and none compare to the level of perfection as these. the donuts..."

Grace Baird

"Consistently well made variety of donuts. Apple Fritters are close to the best I have eaten. One time I had Fritters loaded with chunks of apples..."

D R

"It's probably the best tasting and softest donuts I have ever had. The cream filled donuts were filled full, whereas most places around are not. ..."

Kevin Hayner

"I love donuts and Baker’s Dozen does not disappoint! Word of caution, GET THERE EARLY. I got there around 9am after they opened at 6am and all of..."

B

"Amazing donuts. Went on a Monday evening and they were sold out of plain glazed and only had a handful of flavors left! Quick in and out. Will have..."

Christina Urban

Capital Club 16

"Amazing! Located in a historic building, the restaurant serves American-German fusion specialties. Everything was perfect: the place has a real..."

Leopold Bouzard

"Love the overall vibe of this place. Casually cool, laid back, friendly, and the food is simple with a focus on quality. Everything tasted amazing..."

Heather Carper

"Rahmschnizel My wife and I came in and enjoyed some terrific German style food during Raleigh Restaurant Week. A couple pro tips, they only serve..."

dan smith

"It was a cloudy and drizzly Wednesday afternoon. We wanted to do a team lunch and decided to go here. We didn’t have reservations but they were..."

Robin Mehera

"We tried this restaurant after hearing about it from a family friend. I have traveled all over Germany and finding authentic German and Central..."

Matt Burnette

"One of my go-tos in downtown Raleigh. The staff and bartenders are always attentive and nice. A great place to go for lunch, with their German..."

Alex Carter (Bravo cheese3)

"Tried this place for restaurant week and also ordered off their regular dinner menu. Everything we tried was delicious and we absolutely plan to come..."

B

"What a great restaurant Capital Club 16 is! The German fare is delicious from the potato pancakes and gulasch to the rahmschnitzel. We ended our meal..."

Pam Bridges

"We love trying restaurants and getting out of our "box". This was in a very cool older building in downtown Raleigh that had that awesome rustic..."

Amy C

"The food was 10/10. Great flavors and very reasonable prices for what you’re getting. We came for Sunday brunch and had a reservation. Host was..."

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