Your guide to experiencing Raleigh!
Our Favorite Locally-Owned Restaurants
Our favorite restaurant in Raleigh! Everything here is vegetarian, but don't let that dissuade you carnivores. We think they have the best "chicken" & waffles dish in the entire city!
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The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StOur favorite restaurant in Raleigh! Everything here is vegetarian, but don't let that dissuade you carnivores. We think they have the best "chicken" & waffles dish in the entire city!
Transfer Co. Food Hall is within walking distance and is a great place to stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There's a ton of local food stalls for all appetites including seafood, burritos, empanadas, bagels, Indian food, and a bar.
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Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StTransfer Co. Food Hall is within walking distance and is a great place to stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There's a ton of local food stalls for all appetites including seafood, burritos, empanadas, bagels, Indian food, and a bar.
We love this place! So much so that we got married here :) They are located in downtown Raleigh. The food is incredible and they have a vast whiskey selection. When the weather is nice you can enjoy their outdoor seating.
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Whiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StWe love this place! So much so that we got married here :) They are located in downtown Raleigh. The food is incredible and they have a vast whiskey selection. When the weather is nice you can enjoy their outdoor seating.
If you love sports bars then you'll love this place! They are located within the City Market District of downtown Raleigh. They have a lot of TV's to watch sports, a large selection of affordably priced beers, and great wings.
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Woody's at City Market
205 Wolfe StIf you love sports bars then you'll love this place! They are located within the City Market District of downtown Raleigh. They have a lot of TV's to watch sports, a large selection of affordably priced beers, and great wings.
One of our favorite places located in downtown Raleigh! Locally-owned, Asian fusion small plates & craft cocktails.
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MOFU Shoppe
321 S Blount StOne of our favorite places located in downtown Raleigh! Locally-owned, Asian fusion small plates & craft cocktails.
An amazing restaurant in the Mordecai neighborhood. This is a must stop if you want to try the best of Raleigh's food scene.
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Stanbury
938 N Blount StAn amazing restaurant in the Mordecai neighborhood. This is a must stop if you want to try the best of Raleigh's food scene.
This is our favorite pizza spot in Raleigh! They are located on Person St near a lot of other great restaurants and bars. We recommend trying the pepperoni, jalapeño, & honey pizza if they are offering it as a special.
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Oakwood Pizza Box
610 N Person StThis is our favorite pizza spot in Raleigh! They are located on Person St near a lot of other great restaurants and bars. We recommend trying the pepperoni, jalapeño, & honey pizza if they are offering it as a special.
Ashley Christiansen's, considered Raleigh's top restaurateur and James Beard Award Winner, first concept. A local favorite!
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Poole's
426 S McDowell StAshley Christiansen's, considered Raleigh's top restaurateur and James Beard Award Winner, first concept. A local favorite!
Another Ashley Christiansen restaurant located in downtown Raleigh. Delicious food at affordable prices and a casual vibe.
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Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StAnother Ashley Christiansen restaurant located in downtown Raleigh. Delicious food at affordable prices and a casual vibe.
A great bottle shop to find a wide selection of beers to bring back to the place and also a great casual place to get a delicious sandwich and beer. Our favorite is the Apple & Brie sandwich.
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State of Beer
401 Hillsborough StA great bottle shop to find a wide selection of beers to bring back to the place and also a great casual place to get a delicious sandwich and beer. Our favorite is the Apple & Brie sandwich.
Delicious, locally-owned Mexican restaurant in downtown Raleigh. The inside is a bit smaller so we'd recommend you get reservations if you want to try it out.
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Centro
106 S Wilmington StDelicious, locally-owned Mexican restaurant in downtown Raleigh. The inside is a bit smaller so we'd recommend you get reservations if you want to try it out.
A great lunch spot located in downtown Raleigh. They offer a variety of soups, sandwiches & custom-made salads.
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Happy + Hale
443 Fayetteville StA great lunch spot located in downtown Raleigh. They offer a variety of soups, sandwiches & custom-made salads.
So good! Located near NC State's campus, but one of our favorite places to order takeout or delivery.
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Guasaca
2512 Hillsborough StreetSo good! Located near NC State's campus, but one of our favorite places to order takeout or delivery.
Our favorite Chinese Food restaurant. Located in Seaboard Station near downtown Raleigh, amongst other retail & dining establishments. Great option for takeaway or delivery.
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Peace China
802 Semart DrOur favorite Chinese Food restaurant. Located in Seaboard Station near downtown Raleigh, amongst other retail & dining establishments. Great option for takeaway or delivery.
A classic Raleigh sports bar located near NC State's Campus. Head over here to watch a State game!
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The Player's Retreat
105 Oberlin RdA classic Raleigh sports bar located near NC State's Campus. Head over here to watch a State game!
If you want to travel up to North Raleigh, and go a bit off the beaten path, we love to visit this Korean restaurant.
Seoul Garden
4701 Atlantic AveIf you want to travel up to North Raleigh, and go a bit off the beaten path, we love to visit this Korean restaurant.
A frequent stop of ours for lunch! They are located nearby in downtown Raleigh. Organic raw juice bar & cafe also offering smoothies, coffee & specialty drinks, plus savory bowls.
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Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe
7 W Hargett StA frequent stop of ours for lunch! They are located nearby in downtown Raleigh. Organic raw juice bar & cafe also offering smoothies, coffee & specialty drinks, plus savory bowls.
Our Favorite Locally-Owned Coffee Shops
A great place to start your day. Delicious bagels & coffee. Locally-owned and located nearby in the Transfer Co Food Hall
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Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie StA great place to start your day. Delicious bagels & coffee. Locally-owned and located nearby in the Transfer Co Food Hall
A great place to start your day. Awesome, locally-owned coffee shop located not far away near NC State's campus. We would recommend their breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. Incredible!
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Jubala Coffee
2100 Hillsborough StA great place to start your day. Awesome, locally-owned coffee shop located not far away near NC State's campus. We would recommend their breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. Incredible!
Great locally-owned coffee shop located near downtown. A local favorite for sure!
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Morning Times
10 E Hargett StGreat locally-owned coffee shop located near downtown. A local favorite for sure!
Located right near downtown Raleigh, a great locally-owned coffee shop!
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42 & Lawrence
134 E Martin StLocated right near downtown Raleigh, a great locally-owned coffee shop!
Located right near downtown Raleigh, a great locally-owned coffee shop! They have a great set-up if you're looking to set-up your laptop for work.
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Sir Walter Coffee
145 E Davie StLocated right near downtown Raleigh, a great locally-owned coffee shop! They have a great set-up if you're looking to set-up your laptop for work.
Nice little coffee & bread shop located in the Person Street Neighborhood. Our friend, a proclaimed cold brew snob, says they have the best cold brew in the city.
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Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StNice little coffee & bread shop located in the Person Street Neighborhood. Our friend, a proclaimed cold brew snob, says they have the best cold brew in the city.
Great locally-owned bread shop that has great coffee and sandwiches. Our favorite is the breakfast sandwich on a brioche bun and a hashbrown included.
Union Special
401 Fayetteville StreetGreat locally-owned bread shop that has great coffee and sandwiches. Our favorite is the breakfast sandwich on a brioche bun and a hashbrown included.
Our Favorite Locally-Owned Breweries
A great local brewery to visit especially on a beautiful day. They have plentiful of outdoor seating, usually have a food truck, and often are hosting cool events. Our favorites are theTrophy Wife and Cloud Surfer!
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Trophy Brewing & Taproom
656 Maywood AveA great local brewery to visit especially on a beautiful day. They have plentiful of outdoor seating, usually have a food truck, and often are hosting cool events. Our favorites are theTrophy Wife and Cloud Surfer!
This is a great spot nearby to enjoy some good NC beer! Originally started in Asheville, Burial Beer opened up a Raleigh tap room a couple years ago. This is located nearby, alongside the Transfer Co Food Hall.
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Burial Beer Co - The Exhibit
500 E Davie StThis is a great spot nearby to enjoy some good NC beer! Originally started in Asheville, Burial Beer opened up a Raleigh tap room a couple years ago. This is located nearby, alongside the Transfer Co Food Hall.
A local brewery located near downtown. A great spot to start before your reservation at Fiction Kitchen, Poole's, or Whiskey Kitchen. Our favorite beer is Road Hazard.
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도메르-네프자연보호구역
319 W Davie StA local brewery located near downtown. A great spot to start before your reservation at Fiction Kitchen, Poole's, or Whiskey Kitchen. Our favorite beer is Road Hazard.
Great brewery that hosts a lot of fun events. Try their signature beer, Hell Yes Ma'am!
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스토지체스타디움
3709 Neil StGreat brewery that hosts a lot of fun events. Try their signature beer, Hell Yes Ma'am!
Fun brewery with plenty of Belgian ales and IPAs. They have outdoor seating, and located in the heart of the Five Points neighborhood.
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Neuse River Brewing Company
518 Pershing RdFun brewery with plenty of Belgian ales and IPAs. They have outdoor seating, and located in the heart of the Five Points neighborhood.
Our Favorite Locally-Owned Retail Stores
Charming little locally-owned retail shop located in the Person Street neighborhood! This would be a great place to go if you're looking to get someone a fun gift.
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Edge of Urge
215 E Franklin StCharming little locally-owned retail shop located in the Person Street neighborhood! This would be a great place to go if you're looking to get someone a fun gift.
Excellent locally-owned retail shop near downtown Raleigh. This would be a great place to get someone a gift related to Raleigh or North Carolina.
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Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StExcellent locally-owned retail shop near downtown Raleigh. This would be a great place to get someone a gift related to Raleigh or North Carolina.
Nearby Grocery Stores
Weaver is our local co-op. It's located in downtown Raleigh and only a five minute drive away. It has a similar vibe and selection to Whole Foods. It's a smaller grocery store, so there's a chance they don't have everything you need, but they have great selection of produce and meat/dairy alternative products.
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Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StWeaver is our local co-op. It's located in downtown Raleigh and only a five minute drive away. It has a similar vibe and selection to Whole Foods. It's a smaller grocery store, so there's a chance they don't have everything you need, but they have great selection of produce and meat/dairy alternative products.
The Publix is a 6 minute drive away making it the closest full-service grocery store. In addition to a large selection of groceries, they have a pretty great prepared food section too.
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Publix Super Market at Peace
417 W Peace StThe Publix is a 6 minute drive away making it the closest full-service grocery store. In addition to a large selection of groceries, they have a pretty great prepared food section too.
If you're familiar with Wegmans then you know it is quite the grocery store. You will for sure find everything you need here and possibly more. It is a quick 10-minute drive away.
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Wegmans
1200 Wake Towne DrIf you're familiar with Wegmans then you know it is quite the grocery store. You will for sure find everything you need here and possibly more. It is a quick 10-minute drive away.
If you're a Trader Joe's fan you're in luck. They are located only about 10 minutes away and right near the Wegmans.
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Trader Joe's
3000 Wake Forest RdIf you're a Trader Joe's fan you're in luck. They are located only about 10 minutes away and right near the Wegmans.
Nearby Places for Outdoor Activities
Great place to access the Raleigh Greenway from our home! It's only 0.5 miles away so it's easy to get there via car, bike, or running/walking. There is parking available if you decide to drive.
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Walnut Creek Wetland Center
950 Peterson StGreat place to access the Raleigh Greenway from our home! It's only 0.5 miles away so it's easy to get there via car, bike, or running/walking. There is parking available if you decide to drive.
Awesome place to visit! In addition to the museum, they have a beautiful outdoor space for a picnic or bike ride. Check out their website to see if they have any concerts or shows playing at their amphitheater. It's a 10-minute drive away, or a bike ride along the Greenway!
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노스캘리포니아 미술관
2110 Blue Ridge RdAwesome place to visit! In addition to the museum, they have a beautiful outdoor space for a picnic or bike ride. Check out their website to see if they have any concerts or shows playing at their amphitheater. It's a 10-minute drive away, or a bike ride along the Greenway!
Beautiful park with a lot of history just outside downtown. It's the prefect place for a walk or a picnic. It's a 4 minute drive away, or a bike ride along the Greenway!
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도로시딕스공원
1985 Umstead DrBeautiful park with a lot of history just outside downtown. It's the prefect place for a walk or a picnic. It's a 4 minute drive away, or a bike ride along the Greenway!
Beautiful park for a nice afternoon out with your family or pets. They have a beautiful trail for walking or running. There are also seasonal boat rentals and areas to go fishing.
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존슨호수공원
4601 Avent Ferry RdBeautiful park for a nice afternoon out with your family or pets. They have a beautiful trail for walking or running. There are also seasonal boat rentals and areas to go fishing.
Raleigh's State Park, located near RTP/the Airport, with plenty of great hikes, biking, and a taste of the outdoors.
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William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveRaleigh's State Park, located near RTP/the Airport, with plenty of great hikes, biking, and a taste of the outdoors.
Public nature hike operated by Triangle Land Conservancy. It's a short drive away and a great place to walk through the woods with your family and pets.
스위프트크릭블러프스자연보호구역
7800 Holly Springs RdPublic nature hike operated by Triangle Land Conservancy. It's a short drive away and a great place to walk through the woods with your family and pets.
Nearby Music Venues
Fun, smaller music venue located near downtown Raleigh. Events are usually ticketed and can be sold out so be sure to look ahead if you want to see a show here!
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Lincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus StFun, smaller music venue located near downtown Raleigh. Events are usually ticketed and can be sold out so be sure to look ahead if you want to see a show here!
Fun small music venue located near downtown Raleigh. Usually good to just walk in and see who is playing.
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The Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StFun small music venue located near downtown Raleigh. Usually good to just walk in and see who is playing.
Amphitheater located in downtown Raleigh. Check to see who is playing before you stay!
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Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StAmphitheater located in downtown Raleigh. Check to see who is playing before you stay!
Large outdoor concert venue that is a ten minute drive away. Check to see who is playing before you arrive!
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Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
3801 Rock Quarry RdLarge outdoor concert venue that is a ten minute drive away. Check to see who is playing before you arrive!