Matt and Caitlin’s Guidebook!
Food scene
Boulted Bread
328 W South StA Place at the Table
300 W Hargett StPerfect breakfast spot!
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 S Boylan AveBest vegan friendly restaurant in Raleigh. There is usually always a wait and they don’t take reservations. Brunch is super popular!
63 locals recommend
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StBest vegan friendly restaurant in Raleigh. There is usually always a wait and they don’t take reservations. Brunch is super popular!
Our go-to Mexican place and only a five minute walk! Fresh, local ingredients! Great brunch!
19 locals recommend
Jose and Sons Bar and Kitchen
4112 Pleasant Valley RoadOur go-to Mexican place and only a five minute walk! Fresh, local ingredients! Great brunch!
Our favorite food hall! Locals seafood and benchwarmers bagels are a must try but everything is delicious!
About a 20-30 minute walk. Or 5-10 minute scooter ride. Highly recommend!
84 locals recommend
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StOur favorite food hall! Locals seafood and benchwarmers bagels are a must try but everything is delicious!
About a 20-30 minute walk. Or 5-10 minute scooter ride. Highly recommend!
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StOur favorite ice cream place! Pro tip: eat dinner at Oakwood pizza box then walk over here for dessert!
25 locals recommend
Two Roosters Ice Cream
215 E Franklin StOur favorite ice cream place! Pro tip: eat dinner at Oakwood pizza box then walk over here for dessert!
Our favorite pizza place, not within walking distance but within bike or scooter distance! Their margarita pitchers are my fave!
32 locals recommend
Oakwood Pizza Box
610 N Person StOur favorite pizza place, not within walking distance but within bike or scooter distance! Their margarita pitchers are my fave!
If you come to downtown Raleigh, you have to try Krispy Kreme.
27 locals recommend
Krispy Kreme Raleigh
549 N Person StIf you come to downtown Raleigh, you have to try Krispy Kreme.
Macaroni is a MUST! Owned by a
James Beard award winning chef! Perfect for dinner or weekend brunch but expect a wait! Does not accept reservations.
102 locals recommend
Poole's
426 S McDowell StMacaroni is a MUST! Owned by a
James Beard award winning chef! Perfect for dinner or weekend brunch but expect a wait! Does not accept reservations.
The Remedy Diner
927 W Morgan StGreat vegan / vegetarian restaurant!
Perfect to pick up a few items to cook at home or if you need to stock up on some essentials. Walking or scooter distance!
176 locals recommend
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StPerfect to pick up a few items to cook at home or if you need to stock up on some essentials. Walking or scooter distance!
Best hot dogs in the world. Not exaggerating. Counter service, fast paced and usually very busy. Must try!
12 locals recommend
The Roast Grill
7 S West StBest hot dogs in the world. Not exaggerating. Counter service, fast paced and usually very busy. Must try!
Food scene
Probably the most popular coffee and breakfast pastry spot in downtown Raleigh. Only a block away!
52 locals recommend
Boulted Bread
328 W South StProbably the most popular coffee and breakfast pastry spot in downtown Raleigh. Only a block away!
Cold Off the Press
416 West South StreetCold pressed juices! Their Coffee is great too!
Diverse food hall with lots of options and great food Breakfast lunch and dinner!
Scooter or walk!
98 locals recommend
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StDiverse food hall with lots of options and great food Breakfast lunch and dinner!
Scooter or walk!
Yummy chocolate and coffee! If you have time, take the tour!
43 locals recommend
Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie StYummy chocolate and coffee! If you have time, take the tour!
Perfect casual pizza spot. Usually very busy. Check out their IG page for daily specials, that’s usually what we order. Recommend take out if you’re in a rush!
85 locals recommend
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StPerfect casual pizza spot. Usually very busy. Check out their IG page for daily specials, that’s usually what we order. Recommend take out if you’re in a rush!
Listed as a top restaurant in the country! Reservations are a must:
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StListed as a top restaurant in the country! Reservations are a must:
Char Grill
618 Hillsborough StBest burgers and milkshakes in Raleigh!
Sightseeing
Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DrBoylan Bridge
234 S Boylan AveNorth Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StRebus Works and pH seven
301-2 Kinsey StMarbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdNeighboring neighborhood! Check out the beautiful historic homes on a nice walk, bike ride or scooter ride
8 locals recommend
Boylan Heights
Neighboring neighborhood! Check out the beautiful historic homes on a nice walk, bike ride or scooter ride
Live music and entertainment
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 S McDowell StGoodnights Comedy Club
401 W Morgan StThe Pour House Music Hall
224 S Blount StKings
14 W Martin StLincoln Theater
126 E Cabarrus St