Make the most of your Raleigh stay by checking out the following recommendations to eat/drink, shop, and explore! Each section is in order by proximity, from a quick walk to a little drive away. Be sure to check online for their latest dining/opening offerings.

 


eat / drink

COFFEE / BREAKFAST

  • Benchwarmers Bagels: the best bagels and coffee (plus pizza fri-sat) only a block away

    • 3-min walk / take-out or dine-in / outdoor seating / closed Mondays

  • Little Native Coffee: coffee + pastries

    • 5-min walk / take-out or dine-in / covered outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • Big Ed’s City Market: Raleigh staple for good ol’ Southern breakfast

    • 6-min walk / take-out or dine-in / closed Mondays

  • Morning Times: downtown’s staple coffee + small breakfast

    • 10-min walk / take-out or dine-in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • Raleigh Raw: juice bar + cafe

    • 12-min walk / take-out or dine-in / open Everyday

  • Boulted Bread: rustic bakery with pastries + bread + coffee

    • 20-min walk / take-out or dine-in / closed Mondays + Tuesdays

  • Yellow Dog: bakery with pastries + bread + coffee

    • 24-min walk / take-out or dine-in / closed Sundays + Mondays

  • Jubala: coffee + breakfast & brunch

    • 8-min drive / take-out or dine-in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • More: Sir Walter Raleigh, 42 & Lawrence, Hummingbird, Cup A Joe

FOOD

TREATS

  • Captain Cookie: homemade cookies + ice cream sandwiches

    • 3-min walk / take-out or dine-in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • Amorino Raleigh Gelato: Italian gelato + waffles

    • 5-min walk / take-out / open Everyday

  • Lucette Grace: French style pastries + desserts

    • 10-min walk / take-out / open Everyday

  • Videri Chocolate Factory (and Soft Serve): chocolate + soft serve ice cream

    • 15-min walk / take-out / outdoor seating / open Everyday (soft serve closed Mondays)

  • Two Roosters Ice Cream: ice cream made from all local ingredients

    • 25-min walk / take-out / closed Mondays

  • Anisette Sweet Shop: bakery + coffee market

    • 7-min drive / take-out / closed Mondays + Tuesdays

BARS / ALCOHOL

  • Raleigh Wine Shop: wine bottle shop w/ snacks and bar

    • 2-min walk / outdoor seating / open everyday

  • Burial Beer Co: craft beer tap room

    • 3-min walk / take-out dine-in / outdoor seating / closed Mondays

  • Roshambo Beverage Co: bottle shop + bar

    • 3-min walk / take-out or dine in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • Short Walk Wine: wine bottle shop w/small patio

    • 8-min walk / take-out or patio by reservation / open everyday

  • Watts and Ward: basement bar with vintage library feels

    • 9-min walk / dine-in / outdoor seating / closed Mondays and Tuesdays

  • Foundation: basement bar with seasonal cocktails

    • 12-min walk / take-out or dine-in / outdoor seating / closed Mondays and Tuesdays

  • Whiskey Kitchen: whiskey bar + craft cocktails

    • 14-min walk/ take-out or dine-in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • Longleaf Hotel Lounge: cocktail bar located inside the Longleaf Hotel

    • 25-min walk / dine-in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • Person Street Bar: local watering hole with beer + craft cocktails

    • 25-min walk / dine-in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

  • Trophy Brewing Company - Maywood St: brewery + taproom

    • 5-min drive / take-out or dine-in / outdoor seating / open Everyday

 


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