Guidebook for Central Raleigh
Food Scene
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StDelicious pastries, bread, cinnamon rolls, coffee.
One of the best restaurants in Raleigh. It's hard to get reservations so book early.
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StOne of the best restaurants in Raleigh. It's hard to get reservations so book early.
Escazu Chocolates
936 N Blount StBecause chocolate
You can watch the doughnuts roll off the conveyor belt. Hope the HOT sign is on while you are there.
27 locals recommend
Krispy Kreme Raleigh
549 N Person StYou can watch the doughnuts roll off the conveyor belt. Hope the HOT sign is on while you are there.
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StCasual dining, outside firepits. Festive atmosphere.
The drugstore has been open for more than 100 years, and for most of that time the lunch counter was as Old Raleigh as oak trees. Great for lunch, interesting menu.
6 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Cafe
702 N Person StThe drugstore has been open for more than 100 years, and for most of that time the lunch counter was as Old Raleigh as oak trees. Great for lunch, interesting menu.
Peace China
802 Semart DrSolid Chinese food!
Gringo A Go Go
100 N Person StGreat Mexican food. Quirky fun atmosphere with outdoor seating.
BREW Coffee Bar
111 Seaboard AveGreat coffee and friendly people.
Never been, but highly recommended by neighbors and previous guests.
54 locals recommend
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StNever been, but highly recommended by neighbors and previous guests.
Have a lunch cafe that is charming. Afterward you can browse the plants and garden accessories.
7 locals recommend
Nice Price Jr.
222 N Bloodworth StHave a lunch cafe that is charming. Afterward you can browse the plants and garden accessories.
Two Roosters Ice Cream
215 E Franklin StStarbucks
609 W Peace StTasty 8's
121 Fayetteville StAmerican fare in fun atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Mellow Mushroom Raleigh
601 W Peace StLilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood AveJ Betski's
1916 W Franklin StPolish Food
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StMiddle Eastern Food
Pelagic Beer and Wine
300 Pace StLocal hole in the wall
Big Boss Brewing Company
1249 Wicker DrLynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdBurial Beer Co - The Exhibit
500 E Davie StLittle City Brewing + Provisions Co.
400 W North StClouds Brewing
905 W Main St
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StCrank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StSightseeing
Old Victorian neighborhood. Peaceful for a stroll.
13 locals recommend
Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood
418 N Person StOld Victorian neighborhood. Peaceful for a stroll.
Raleigh Union Station
510 W Martin StThe 1.3-acre plot was established in 2012 as one of Raleigh’s early urban farms. Grows beautiful organic produce for sale during farm-stand hours Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon.
Raleigh City Farm
800 N Blount StThe 1.3-acre plot was established in 2012 as one of Raleigh’s early urban farms. Grows beautiful organic produce for sale during farm-stand hours Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon.
Shopping
Seaboard ACE Hardware
802 Semart DrBecause popcorn and a train that chugs along the ceiling.
Publix Super Market at Peace
417 W Peace StFull grocery store close by
Essentials
Glenwood South Pharmacy & Market
401 Glenwood AveDrug store, some basic groceries, and toiletries.
Arts & Culture
On the First Friday of the month, art galleries and shops are open to to public. Catch fire throwers and artist tents at the corner of Hargett and Fayetteville Streets.
74 locals recommend
Downtown
On the First Friday of the month, art galleries and shops are open to to public. Catch fire throwers and artist tents at the corner of Hargett and Fayetteville Streets.
Great place to see a movie and have food and drink at the same time. There is a bar and restaurant without having to do into the theater. Great place to hang out. Free wifi.
41 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveGreat place to see a movie and have food and drink at the same time. There is a bar and restaurant without having to do into the theater. Great place to hang out. Free wifi.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StRed Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StTraveling with Children
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa St1122 N Blount St
Halifax Community Center
1023 Halifax StHas a nice playground
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StPullen Aquatic Center
410 Ashe Ave