Central North Carolina Restaurants
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1. Transfer Co. Food Hall
$ | Oakwood Historic District |The city's best food hall has a soaring ceiling with giant skylights, filling the room and its many stalls with natural light. Grab a hearty burrito, an empanada, or a sandwich from Benchwarmers Bagels, where heirloom grains and a wood-fired oven result in one of the Southeast's best.
500 E. Davis St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA984-232--8122Known For
- Outpost for Asheville's Burial Beer Co.
- An A-plus bagel shop
- A fun raw oyster bar
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2. Cheesecakes by Alex
$ | Downtown |Swing by this local favorite for a café au lait and a chocolate croissant in the morning, and then visit again after dark for the decadent desserts.
315 S. Elm St., Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, USA336-273--0970Known For
- Two dozen cheesecake flavors, from sweet potato to chocolate chip mint
- Coffee and pastries in the morning
- Rich cupcakes and muffins
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3. Crawford and Son
$$$$ | Oakwood Historic District |Five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Scott Crawford founded this comfy but sophisticated restaurant in the historic Oakwood neighborhood to showcase his unique approach to cooking and the seasonal bounty of his adopted hometown. The ever-changing menu is focused on seasonal, local produce that truly belongs to its community. Look for entrées like beef cheek ragout, pork schnitzel with smashed roots, and swordfish with ancient grains. Save room for dessert because pastry chef Krystle Swenson’s creations are out of this world. Craft cocktails and a solid wine list round out the experience. If you can't get enough of Crawford's cooking (or the reservation time you're seeking), his French restaurant, Jolie, is next door and is equally terrific.
618 N. Person St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604, USA919-307--4647Known For
- Award-winning chef and his take on seasonal, local ingredients
- Intimate, cozy dining experience (reservations a must)
- Outstanding desserts and bar program
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4. Durham Food Hall
$ | Five Points |This repurposed warehouse includes 10 counter-serve restaurants, offering pizza, raw oysters, and gourmet coffee. The soaring ceilings and industrial-mod decor make it a pleasant place to explore and dine.
530 Foster St., Durham, North Carolina, 27701, USA919-908--9339Known For
- Bowerbird Flowers & Apothecary brightens the room with scores of flowers
- Single-origin coffee from Liturgy
- Tempting desserts from Afters
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5. Guglhupf
$$ | Duke University |Locals have flocked to this upscale German bakery, café, and biergarten for more than 20 years, drawn by the delicious pastries, lively brunch, and expansive dining patio. While the restaurant doesn't skimp on the classic sausage-and-schnitzel fare, the menu is enlivened by frequently rotating seasonal entrées that showcase central North Carolina's farm bounty; vegans and vegetarians will be pleasantly surprised by the range of elegant and inventive plant-based dishes.
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, North Carolina, 27707, USA919-401--2600Known For
- European pastries (especially the namesake guglhupf cake)
- Vegetarian and vegan takes on German classics
- Hearty brunch
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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6. The Parlour
$ | Downtown |It's worth the line down the sidewalk for the house-made ice cream with seasonal flavors at this boutique spot with a dozen daily flavors.
117 Market St., Durham, North Carolina, 27701, USA919-564--7999Known For
- Fun flavors like guava cheesecake
- The chocolate habanero float, with spicy cold brew over vanilla ice cream
- Vegan baked treats
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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