3. Poole's Diner
8.3
426 S McDowell St (at Cabarrus St), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 118 tips and reviews
The News & Observer: Try some pie - lemon cream with boysenberry honey, roasted banana cream, or chocolate hazelnut chess. The all-pie dessert menu is a tribute to Poole's original incarnation in the 1940s as a pie shop. Read more.
R.E.D. Properties: Enough can not be said about this place! Outstanding, fresh food and truly eclectic and creative cocktails! Menu is always changing but if you get the chance their Mac N Cheese is a MUST! Read more.
Margret Anne: The rumor about the mac n cheese is true. Best thing I ever ate.
8. Starbucks
8.4
7498 Creedmoor Rd (btwn Bridgeport & Sawmill), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 21 tips and reviews
Heather Morris: Hands down the best Starbucks I've been to! The baristas are fast & efficient & extremely friendly to their customers no matter how busy it is. I've also never had a drink made wrong by them either
Jessica Thompson: It seems like every time I come to this one, the baristas act like waiting on customers is the last thing they would rather be doing. Not impressed by the customer service here! Serve your customers!!
Michele Dellapenna: Super nice people work here :)
Neeta Chitre-King: Cute place. A gift shop & cafe. Nice to spen an afternoon with a girlfriend, shop a little, & linger over lunch or coffee. They have a few healthy vegan options too.
Jacqueline Wachholz: Their brie and strawberries sandwich is excellent! Read more.
The News & Observer: Part restaurant, part gourmet gift and home furnishings boutique, Zest Café & Home Art has earned a loyal following in North Raleigh. Try the Cabbage Gratin by executive chef James Castellow. Read more.
11. Vivace
9.2
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
jon accarrino: Great restaurant in downtown Raleigh with multiple dining areas. Perfect for special occasions or a nice night out. Ask to sit upstairs for a quieter experience and better view of the glass art wall..
Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.
Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)
12. Global Village
8.2
2428 Hillsborough St (at Horne St.), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 40 tips and reviews
Yelena Sharonina: The best chai tea around. Not too sweet, with a variety of great teas. Earl grey chai tea latte is the best of the best!
Julia Belcher: The mozzarella, tomato, pesto sandwich is the best. So goooooood!
Emily Hanhan: Drink coffee from here, it is delicious. Particularly a [vanilla] latte. Talk to the owner, Mike, he's awesome. Spend an afternoon sitting at a booth by the window enjoying the sunshine & a warm mug.