Kristin's Guidebook
Best brunch places
We love brunch and so does Everyone else in Raleigh so to beat the crowds try and get there by 9:30! We realize this isn’t really brunch but you will be glad you did!
Flying Biscuit Café
2016 Clark AveBest biscuits! Small place, great food!
First Watch
6320 Capital BlvdEverything there is fresh. Great vegan selection.
Sightseeing
It’ awesome and it’s free! Plus afterwards you can grab a hot dog or something from one of the food trucks!
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StIt’ awesome and it’s free! Plus afterwards you can grab a hot dog or something from one of the food trucks!
Across from the NC Natural Science Museum. Great way to learn and have fun at the same time.
142 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StAcross from the NC Natural Science Museum. Great way to learn and have fun at the same time.
Greenway Trail
Greenway TrailWilliam B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AvenueArtspace
201 E Davie StOld time video games
You name it they probably have it! The games are only 25 or 50 cents to play. It’s a full bar, but no food. You can bring food in with you, but limited places to eat. Just a great place to check out.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StCoffee and breakfast food
Their coffee is delicious and their homemade, hot mini cake donuts melt in your mouth!
Sola Coffee Cafe
7705 Lead Mine RdFood scene
They have burgers, ramen, seafood, chicken, desserts, and a full bar! Lots of seating and at night great atmosphere.
98 locals recommend
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StThey have burgers, ramen, seafood, chicken, desserts, and a full bar! Lots of seating and at night great atmosphere.
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StGreat Vegetarian food. Very popular.
Everything there is made on site, including their blue cheese dressing!
You have to try their chicken wings!
13 locals recommend
Winston's Grille
6401 Falls of Neuse RdEverything there is made on site, including their blue cheese dressing!
You have to try their chicken wings!
The owner is local and really has put her heart and soul into every dish!
107 locals recommend
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StThe owner is local and really has put her heart and soul into every dish!
If you love traditional Lebanese food, you will find it here! Everything is fresh and delicious.
32 locals recommend
Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh
3817 Beryl RdIf you love traditional Lebanese food, you will find it here! Everything is fresh and delicious.
One of the most popular restaurants in Raleigh. Reservations are a must.
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StOne of the most popular restaurants in Raleigh. Reservations are a must.
Shopping
If you like boutiques and unique items, North Hills is one of two places in Raleigh to shop. They also have a movie theatre, lots of restaurants, and Kings bowling.
North Hills
Shopping, restaurants, movie theater, and bowling.
Cameron Village
High end stores, awesome library, and great restaurants!
City Market
306 Parham StFarmers market
Farmers Market DriveA place to be a kid!
Has three go cart tracks, 3-D Hologram game that is cool, and a picture box that can hold 12 people!
65 locals recommend
Frankie's Fun Park
11190 Fun Park DrHas three go cart tracks, 3-D Hologram game that is cool, and a picture box that can hold 12 people!