Lynn: Select Salad with grilled salmon...the best! Never had a bad meal here in over 10 years! love ZEST!
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.
6. NOFO @ the Pig
8.9
2014 Fairview Rd (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews
Al Parker: If the special is stuffed flounder, get it! Also the Thursday blue player meatloaf is awesome, but eat early because it sells out fast.
Meka Lloyd: Northerners beware...they don't serve wine/spirits before noon on Sunday. Yikes! No mimosa for me. #biblebeltblues
Pax Whitfield: True NY-style brunch, not that country club bullshit, and maybe the best bloody mary in Raleigh.
8. Vivace
9.3
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Michael W: Ask for the Salty Egg Pizza any time. It is a brunch menu favorite, but they are happy to bake one for you at lunch or dinner too!
Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.
Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)
10. Sola Coffee Café
9.1
7705 Lead Mine Rd (at Sawmill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 77 tips and reviews
Rich Z: First time visitor impressed. Great environment, vibe, coffee and staff. One of the best in NC!
Whitney Hill: My first time in...Looks like a winner. Not too loud, the owner is very friendly, lots of room, coffee is great and it is right around the corner from me. I plan on being here often.
Socially: As a coffee aficionado, this place has it together. Inviting, full of energy, amazing mini donuts and polite staff. I may make this 20 minute drive more often. TIP: Try the mini donuts 😁