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And we’ll all drift on OK at recently bowed DRIFT at Horseshoe at Hub RTP, thanks to the coastal-inspired cafe’s new in-house coffee roasting program and nourishing breakfast/brunch/lunch eats like sandwiches, burritos, salads and bowls. P.S. A second Raleigh location is also coming to The Weld development just south of Downtown (!).
Give it up for Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern! The longtime Raleigh staple was named one of Tripadvisor’s 10 best restaurants in the U.S.
Slice, slice, baby! V Pizza sister concept Veloce Italian Market is now open in the City Plaza jewel box formerly occupied by Happy + Hale. The new concept slings pizzas, paninis, wings and provisions (think: pizza kits, housemade vodka sauce, dry pasta, fried chicken cutlets and more), plus a grab-and-go section of sandos and salads.
A hole in one for bagel lovers: Benchwarmers’ Rockway outpost is now open, slinging the same freshly baked bagels, bagel sandos and java we all know and love—this time out of a light-filled indoor/outdoor space.
Chow 🤝 ciao. Fan-fave casual Urban Food Group spot shuttered its Creedmoor Road doors after 15 years following unsuccessful lease negotiations with the landlord.
It’s brunch o’clock at Foxcroft Food & Wine, where spirited mimosa flights and spritzes join forces with classics like shakshuka and hash brown quiche—plus chicken & waffle or smoked salmon boards (!).
New space, who dis? The Merchant’s on the move. The sultry DTR speakeasy has opened its new haunt on East Hargett Street in the former Architect bar spot.
Levant Bistro is so back—the OG Lafayette Village cult fave is reviving its Lebanese flavors and housemade pastries this spring on Six Forks Road (near Vinnie’s Steakhouse).
Old-school spirit, new-school hang: Grog Alley is in the works next door to the new Merchant digs, boasting 1800s tavern vibes, hidden patio, gourmet grilled cheese (!), live music and trivia.
A little buzz is brewing at Dix Park’s historic Flowers Cottage, percolating into a new coffee shop with an extended deck, covered outdoor hangout and all the park-day vibes.
Pinkies up! Raleigh’s next wine-fueled hang has arrived as Sixty Vines pours into North Hills Main District, uncorking 60 vinos on tap and bites—from build-your-own charcuterie boards to handtossed pizzas, burgers, meat and seafood entrees, and desserts.
Game on, Raleigh. Massive Olé Sports Bar & Lounge is lighting up South West Street in the rising West End District with a wraparound bar, TVs galore, pool tables, arcade games, outdoor hangs and food truck eats.
Mami’s chickens are crossing the road—to Salvage Yard, where a new spot will hatch early 2026. Till then, hit up the Wake Forest Road outpost to get your fix.
Pouring up all-day sips behind Johnson Street Yacht Club in DTR is Vino Wine Bar, specializing in Black & White Coffee by day and Euro wines by night—plus charcuterie and fresh paninis.
Order up! La Farm on Glenwood South is leveling up with added seating and a full cafe menu made for on-site sipping, snacking and savoring.
Fast-food is having a moment in Raleigh—and we’ve got moves like Jaggers. … The Texas Roadhouse spinoff is setting up shop on Glenwood in the long-shuttered Mami’s Latin Style Rotisserie Chicken with a drive-thru dishing burgers, chicken sandwiches, tenders, salads and shakes.
Raleigh, meet your maker—of pizza. After nearly 40 years, Godfather’s Pizza is back on Glenwood (across from Pleasant Valley Promenade), slicing that “pizza you can’t refuse” with its signature thick crust and throwback faves.
Say what?! Cult-classic Texas-based Whataburger is taking over the former Applebee’s on Six Forks Road by Midtown East—joining 10 NC locations, with more on the way in Garner and Wake Forest.
Let’s taco ’bout it: Cook Out sister concept Taco Roos—known for casual quesadillas, burritos, nachos and more—is replacing the Subway on Western Boulevard.
Pour it up at Foxhole Coffee, Gussie’s new morning cafe slinging breakfast classics, craft coffees/ espressos and seasonal standouts.
It’s giving big scoop energy. Andy’s Frozen Custard is adding a second Raleigh spot on Six Forks Road—serving Concretes, Jackhammers, sundaes and banana splits on repeat.
Brew-tiful news: Jubala’s DTR space is now percolating on the daily with an expanded coffee and food lineup—think breakfast burritos, new sandos and salads, plus the signature pours you love.
When life gives you Lime & Lemon… go to Apex. The Indian Grill & Bar is back in the limelight with samosas, chana masala, tikka masala, cocktails and more.
Quiet luxury? Loud arrival. Rimal Coffeehouse opens soon in Raleigh with refined design and elevated sips.
Cluck, yeah. Cult-fave chicken-finger chain Guthrie’s has opened a new locale on Wake Forest Road across from Wegmans—marking its third NC outpost to open this year. And those tenders, sandos and crinkle-cut fries are just as irresistible as they look.
Cary’s in its clean-girl era. Mahana Fresh is serving its Florida-born bowls, smoothies and desserts to town—keeping it fresh, literally.
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