Cup A Joe is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

1. Cup A Joe

8.3
3100 Hillsborough St (at Daisy St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 70 tips and reviews

Tori C.Tori Carpenter: fab spot to people watch and drink the best java..hands down...check out my art on the wall too!!

Zack D.Zack Davenport: Great people watching and great cup of espresso.

Arthur B.Arthur B: Best place to hang out, read, drink coffee, and people watch!

Whiskey Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

2. Whiskey Kitchen

8.4
201 W Martin St. (McDowell), Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Richard James R.Richard James Rudin: This is a really fun location and when the weather is awesome out, get their early to get a great place to people watch!

JasminJasmin: GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Good outdoor seating and people watching. OK food. Limited vegetarian options. Unmemorable. TERRIBLE service. Don't come for business lunch or if you're on a time crunch.

MarionMarion: Terrific patio, good drinks. Try the fried cauliflower!

Lake Lynn Trail is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

3. Lake Lynn Trail

9.1
3100 Lynn Rd (at Leesville Rd), Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 21 tips and reviews

Mekayla R.Mekayla Robles: Perfect to watch wildlife...as well as people watch. Dog friendly. The larger wooden bridge can sometimes be crowded though, if you have a bully breed like me, watch for children and small dogs.

Jenn K.Jenn King: Trail was great!!! Nice scenery, very nice people & challenging too! 😊

C. G.C. Glover: Run, walk, get in shape!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

4. Starbucks

8.7
609 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 32 tips and reviews

Nick D.Nick DiColandrea: Some of the best people watching and stranger meeting in Raleigh.

Sarah G.Sarah Glova (McKone): Everyone here is super nice, and they're fast with morning lines and orders. Just be wary--not tons of parking!!

AndyAndy: My wife and I have nicknamed this place "The Safe Starbucks" because there are always cops here. Every time.

Escazu Artisan Chocolates is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

5. Escazu Artisan Chocolates

8.9
936 N Blount St (at Cedar St), Raleigh, NC
Candy Store · 33 tips and reviews

Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors BureauPittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau: Available @CourtyardCoffee in Siler City...a lovely coffee shop offering local baked goods, great coffee drinks and other beverages, and a place to people watch. Read more.

Julia J.Julia Johnson: Delicious assortment of chocolates. Not too pricey. Great environment and service, with plenty of places to sit and relax.

Cynthia D.Cynthia Deis: The hot chocolate is deep and delish no matter what the weather is like.

Crabtree Valley Mall is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

6. Crabtree Valley Mall

8.3
4325 Glenwood Ave (at Creedmoor Rd), Raleigh, NC
Shopping Mall · 93 tips and reviews

The NSAThe NSA: Great place to people watch.

Laura L.Laura Littleton: By far the best mall in Raleigh

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: Great shopping and restaurants for all tastes and budgets. Be sure to stop in one of NC's two LEGO stores and the only H&M in the Carolinas.

Landmark Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

7. Landmark Tavern

7.9
117 E Hargett St (btw S Wilmington & S Blount St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 32 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Anderson: Best people watching, meeting, and talking place in Raleigh... As long as you're somewhat weird but mostly cool. Not for slicksters.

Melinda J.Melinda Jackson: Great staff. Vast liquor selection. Local beers on tap.

Richard B.Richard Bacchus: Unattended Children will receive free candy, cigarettes and a puppy

City Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

8. City Plaza

8.3
400 Fayetteville St (btwn Davie St & Lenoir St), Raleigh, NC
Plaza · 15 tips and reviews

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: Great place to people watch, especially those trying to maintain their balance on the ice during WinterFest

@ExploreRaleigh@ExploreRaleigh: Play with the motion activated water fountain. It's a lot of fun for a small group.

McCauley P.McCauley Peeler: Check out the various homeless men and women. Especially Korean man on broken bicycle

Raleigh Flea Market is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

9. Raleigh Flea Market

8.8
1025 Blue Ridge Rd (in North Carolina State Fair Grounds), Raleigh, NC
Flea Market · 35 tips and reviews

GladysGladys: Get a box of popcorn and people watch.

Rusty S.Rusty Sutton: Great place for shopping for cool items. Great for holiday shopping! Not your typical flea market fare. Check out The Green Monkey shop while there!

Justin F.Justin Frechette: Visit Bone Appétit Bakery (inside the Education building) for all natural, gourmet dog treats! Offering wheat-, corn-, and soy-free varieties as well!

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

10. Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

9.0
3801 Rock Quarry Rd (at Sunnybrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Music Venue · Southeast Raleigh · 40 tips and reviews

allie allie : People watching here is the best

Matthew C.Matthew Clark: Great outdoor venue for concerts!

Nirmala R.Nirmala Raghunandan: Great environment for concerts when it's nice out. Just make sure you check the weather because you will get soaked without intentions to if it rains!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

11. Starbucks

7.2
3800 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · Northwest Raleigh · 28 tips and reviews

Buddy B.Buddy Bryant: Great people watching place. Coffee has a lot to be desired. All in all a good place. Not a great place

Lisa C.Lisa Cox: Love this location! The baristas are #Awesome!! Always so nice and fast! Service is great!

JayneJayne: Sexy Australian man with long hair and tattoos!

The Morning Times is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

12. The Morning Times

8.5
10 E Hargett St (btw Fayetteville St & Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 105 tips and reviews

Bennie M.Bennie Mac: great coffee, friendly staff get coffee to go and sit outside and people watch

Carlos R.Carlos Russo: Cool coffee shop with even better food options. Their breakfast sandwich is awesome!

˜ ˜.˜ ˜: upstairs. you want to be there.

Global Village is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

13. Global Village

8.3
2428 Hillsborough St (at Horne St.), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 40 tips and reviews

Maggie B.Maggie Briggs: Great place to study. Lots of foot traffic but people watching is half the fun!

Julia B.Julia Belcher: The mozzarella, tomato, pesto sandwich is the best. So goooooood!

Emily H.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.

Zoës Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

14. Zoës Kitchen

141-112 Park At North Hills St (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

North H.North Hills: Hang out on the patio...perfect for people watching.

Colette H.Colette Hollenquest: Tried the cauliflower bowl with chicken. I set my standards low because I didnt want to be put down. It was yummy! Great addition to the menu. The cucumber sauce is delicious

Frank C.Frank Cotton: Scan your receipt with the Zoe app and get free stuff practically every time.

Gravy is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Raleigh.

15. Gravy

8.1
135 S Wilmington St (btw E Morgan St & W Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Robert D.Robert Doreauk: Risotto Balls for app and Eggplant Pie...couldn't have been any better!! Service was awesome and people watching at the window table was entertaining.

Daniel S.Daniel Spiewak: The lasagna is fantastic. Perfect balance of cheeses!

Jay W.Jay Winfrey: Small Caesar and rolatini. Gahhhh!!!