The Local Raleighite's Guide
These are some favorite places to eat and drink in the city, from a Raleigh native.
This place is located inside Transfer Food Hall. Get there early because it's a popular spot!
13 locals recommend
Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie StThis place is located inside Transfer Food Hall. Get there early because it's a popular spot!
Order a latte and breakfast sandwich then sit upstairs or on the sidewalk. It's some of the best people-watching.
45 locals recommend
Morning Times
10 E Hargett StOrder a latte and breakfast sandwich then sit upstairs or on the sidewalk. It's some of the best people-watching.
This is the place to get an authentic NC biscuit or doughnut. I usually order both.
16 locals recommend
Rise Cameron Village
530 Daniels StThis is the place to get an authentic NC biscuit or doughnut. I usually order both.
I highly recommend visiting the Northern Person Street area. I adore this place and all the locally owned business in the area.
63 locals recommend
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StI highly recommend visiting the Northern Person Street area. I adore this place and all the locally owned business in the area.
This is a fun, casual dinner spot. They have a delicious vegetarian option.
13 locals recommend
Oak City Meatball Shoppe
180 East Davie StreetThis is a fun, casual dinner spot. They have a delicious vegetarian option.
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StThis is the hippest new spot in town, just one block away.
This is our casual hang out spot. We go here to grab a burger or drink a beer with friends.
39 locals recommend
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StThis is our casual hang out spot. We go here to grab a burger or drink a beer with friends.
You can't miss this converted gas station! It's an eclectic, authentic Mexican spot.
31 locals recommend
Gringo A Go Go
100 N Person StYou can't miss this converted gas station! It's an eclectic, authentic Mexican spot.
This place has an underground speak-easy vibe and excellent cocktails.
42 locals recommend
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StThis place has an underground speak-easy vibe and excellent cocktails.
This is where you will find all the local adults/ dogs/ kids hanging out on a Saturday.
They also have a projector to watch games.
44 locals recommend
Lynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdThis is where you will find all the local adults/ dogs/ kids hanging out on a Saturday.
They also have a projector to watch games.
I adore this little bottle shop. It's also in the North Person Street area with Yellow Dog and The Station.
24 locals recommend
Pelagic Beer and Wine
300 Pace StI adore this little bottle shop. It's also in the North Person Street area with Yellow Dog and The Station.
You can't miss this famous Asian fusion restaurant/ book store/ bar.
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StYou can't miss this famous Asian fusion restaurant/ book store/ bar.
Check out our entire coffee table book on this place! Owner/ chef Ashley Christensen is a Raleigh icon.
102 locals recommend
Poole's
426 S McDowell StCheck out our entire coffee table book on this place! Owner/ chef Ashley Christensen is a Raleigh icon.
Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett StThis is the place to splurge. We went here on our anniversary.
This is arguably the best restaurant in Raleigh. It's tucked inside a neighborhood but close to the North Person Street Area.
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StThis is arguably the best restaurant in Raleigh. It's tucked inside a neighborhood but close to the North Person Street Area.
Standard Foods
205 E Franklin StEnjoy a ranch water and tater tots at their outdoor picnic tables.
Union Special
This place is famous for its sandwiches.
Burial Beer Co - The Exhibit
500 E Davie StNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd