Neomonde is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

1. Neomonde

9.1
3817 Beryl Rd (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Mark M.Mark MacGillicutty: Great place for bread...just beware the self-important, pretentious "Stuff White People Like" types who tend to infest the place...

Sharon D.Sharon Dawson: Gluten Free Pita bread is excellent. Also sold in unbaked batches you can take home and make. So much better than those National Gluten Free brands!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Classic Mediterranean fare at super-affordable rates.

Dos Taquitos is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

2. Dos Taquitos

5629 Creedmoor Rd (at W Millbrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

StarlingStarling: Fun spot. Leave your pretentious expectations at home and enjoy a Mexican version of The Cubby Hole.

Christen S.Christen Sellier: Their salsa is unbeatable! It's so fresh that its practically thirst-quenching. My favorite dinner is the "Mexicanas" plate (in the section on the menu labeled "Mexicanadas")

David C.David Campbell: Good food, great atmosphere, but notably overpriced.

Jubala Village Coffee is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

3. Jubala Village Coffee

8.7
8450 Honeycutt Rd (at Falls of Neuse Rd), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 87 tips and reviews

Daniel E.Daniel Engel: Most pretentious coffeeshop in town. Mediocre mocha, no grilled cheese sandwich until lunch. Fail.

Anthony P.Anthony Price: Some of the best biscuits in Raleigh at a COFFEE SHOP! Perfect with apple butter too.

Ashley S.Ashley Spears: Get a waffle and get it with nutella

The Raleigh Times is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

4. The Raleigh Times

8.2
14 E Hargett St (at Fayetteville St), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 232 tips and reviews

Rob J.Rob Johnson: Good beer selection...unfortunately the wait staff are infinitely more pretentious than the patrons. Great spot if you want to be treated like a jerk. (im looking at you james)

Melissa B.Melissa Buchanan: If you are a fan of NC BBQ, get the pork BBQ nachos. Definitely the most amazing thing on the menu.

Jeremy P.Jeremy Perry: I don't always hang out in Raleigh, but when I do, I prefer Raleigh Times.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

5. Trader Joe's

9.2
3000 Wake Forest Rd (at Wake Towne Dr), Raleigh, NC
Grocery Store · 62 tips and reviews

Angela T.Angela Taylor: Chocolate and Strawberry mochi ice cream is fantastic!

Michael A.Michael Austin: I originally thought this place was just for hippies. I was wrong. It is full of fresh foodstuffs at very reasonable prices. Fill your belly with deliciousness and your wallet with money! Nom.

Kristal K.Kristal Katherine: Challenge: Go in and try not to buy EVERYTHING EVER.

Vivace is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

6. Vivace

9.2
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Michael W.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 B.Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.

Caitlin W.Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

7. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

8.8
328 W Morgan St (at S Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Beer Garden · 161 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Shaw: Pint nights and fire sales are $3 now, up from $2.75

ScottScott: Get your Beerknurd membership!

Tristan D.Tristan Dyer: Try the Lion Stout

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

8. Whole Foods Market

9.0
8710 Six Forks Rd (at Strickland Rd), Raleigh, NC
Grocery Store · 61 tips and reviews

Triangle Real Estate G.Triangle Real Estate Group: Park on the left side and go in the side door - it provides quick access if you are in a hurry

Linden H.Linden Hillenbrand: Nicest staff on the planet.

Susan W.Susan Weiss: Great place for lunch or dinner

North Hills Shopping Center is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

9. North Hills Shopping Center

9.1
4300 Six Forks Rd (at Lassiter Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Shopping Mall · 44 tips and reviews

Ashley P.Ashley Phillips: Great shops, restaurants, cinema, coffee, ice cream & so much more! Grassy area for children to play, beach music concerts on Thursday evenings during the summer – fun for the whole family to enjoy!

CodyCody: Best spot in North Raleigh for shopping and eating all in one spot!

Joshua F.Joshua F: Watch out for pedestrians and other drivers that walk or drive in front of you before looking!! Dummies!

Capital Club 16 is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

10. Capital Club 16

8.2
16 W Martin St (at S Salisbury St.), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 36 tips and reviews

Bradley S.Bradley Sovine: Everything thing here is great!!

BriannaBrianna: The pimento cheese & fig crostini is a must!

Ellen G.Ellen Geenty: Order anything. Cocktails, lunch, dinner-its all amazing. Brunch is the best, and tip your barkeeps!

Five Star Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

11. Five Star Restaurant

7.6
551 W Hargett St (at S West St), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Tyler P.Tyler Parker: Great fast service. Heat seeker shrimp are where it's at. And the atmosphere is killer.

Justin B.Justin Baker: If I could marry the crispy beef and move into a house and raise our crispy children I would. Simply amazing

Raleigh C.Raleigh Citizen: The food at Five Star was every bit as good as I had heard about. The food arrived promptly, and the server was attentive and polite. Read more.

Harris Teeter is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

12. Harris Teeter

9.0
14520 John Rex Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Supermarket · 9 tips and reviews

Christopher K.Christopher Kim: The subs here are the best! Come on Friday for a $5 sub.

Jason D.Jason Dickerson: I MISS ASHLEY DICKERSON!!!! She is the best, most personal cashier there is!!!!!!

Josh F.Josh French: Harris teeter boars head subs are the best and staci makes the best subs.

Joule Coffee & Table is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

13. Joule Coffee & Table

223 S Wilmington St (Btwn E Hargett St and E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 73 tips and reviews

Heather H.Heather Hall: Shrimp and Grits were the best of my life. The whole operation is such a cool concept. Coffee was amazing &our server Becky was really knowledgeable & helpful. My new favorite place!

John B.John Broome: Wifi password: joulecoffee

Evan K.Evan Kinney: This is not a coffee shop.

The Flying Biscuit is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Raleigh.

14. The Flying Biscuit

8.3
2016 Clark Ave (at Woodburn Rd), Raleigh, NC
Breakfast Spot · 125 tips and reviews

Camilo G.Camilo Gallardo: The shrimp and grits is really good. Well seasoned and delicious. Love the biscuits with apple butter too

Janell C.Janell Carlson: Enjoy the apple butter. Yummy!

Mital P.Mital Patel: Get the grits!