North Raleigh Guidebook
Food scene
Great, NY style pizza, by the slice or whole - they have heroes, pasta and cannoli too, what’s not to love?
Sergio's Pizza
7440 Louisburg RdGreat, NY style pizza, by the slice or whole - they have heroes, pasta and cannoli too, what’s not to love?
6320 Capital Blvd Unit 116, Raleigh, NC 27616
- classic burgers, fries and shakes, retro vibe, fast but better than fast food!
Wayback Burgers
6320 Capital Boulevard6320 Capital Blvd Unit 116, Raleigh, NC 27616
- classic burgers, fries and shakes, retro vibe, fast but better than fast food!
3501 Forestville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616 - this place is easy to miss, but it’s a hidden gem - excellent food and service, the real deal, not Tex-Mex!
San Juan Mexican Restaurant
3501 Forestville Road3501 Forestville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616 - this place is easy to miss, but it’s a hidden gem - excellent food and service, the real deal, not Tex-Mex!
8450 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 - great coffee & food (yummy waffles & biscuits), cool vibe, outdoor seating with a grassy area for kids to run around
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Jubala Coffee
8450 Honeycutt Rd 8450 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 - great coffee & food (yummy waffles & biscuits), cool vibe, outdoor seating with a grassy area for kids to run around
Great breakfast or lunch - delicious sandwiches/subs, bagels, bakery items (we love the chocolate eclair!) - check the hours though, they open at 6 or 7am and close at 2 or 3pm depending on the day.
New York Bagels & Deli Raleigh
7909 Falls of Neuse RdGreat breakfast or lunch - delicious sandwiches/subs, bagels, bakery items (we love the chocolate eclair!) - check the hours though, they open at 6 or 7am and close at 2 or 3pm depending on the day.
Delicious, healthy, FRESH Mediterranean food - a local favorite
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Sassool
9650 Strickland RdDelicious, healthy, FRESH Mediterranean food - a local favorite
Milton's Pizza and Pasta - Raleigh
8853 Six Forks RdGreat pizza and pasta!
Yummy sandwiches, grinders, pizza, and a large outdoor rooftop patio. Great sports bar.
Rudino's Rooftop
8800 Harvest Oaks DrYummy sandwiches, grinders, pizza, and a large outdoor rooftop patio. Great sports bar.
Outdoors
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614 - this is a 237 acre nature preserve only 7 minutes away, with multiple trails around the lake, well kept and not too strenuous. They have “discovery backpacks” that can be checked out free from the park office (M-Th 8am-1pm), for kids to learn more about ponds, insects, birds, animal tracking, or nature art.
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Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614 - this is a 237 acre nature preserve only 7 minutes away, with multiple trails around the lake, well kept and not too strenuous. They have “discovery backpacks” that can be checked out free from the park office (M-Th 8am-1pm), for kids to learn more about ponds, insects, birds, animal tracking, or nature art.
1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 - 10 min away - huge park with playgrounds, free dog park, pool open to public (for small admission fee), basketball courts and more - more info here: https://raleighnc.gov/millbrook-exchange-park
Parque Millbrook Exchange
1905 Spring Forest Rd1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 - 10 min away - huge park with playgrounds, free dog park, pool open to public (for small admission fee), basketball courts and more - more info here: https://raleighnc.gov/millbrook-exchange-park
5229 Awls Haven Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614 - 10 min away - another awesome nature preserve set aside in Raleigh, 150+ acres with meadows, fields and trails, as well as nature play areas for kids. From their website: “At the park office you can find hands-on displays designed especially for children, a free nature craft activity changed monthly, and free loaner equipment: Explorer backpacks for children, Eagle Optics binoculars for adults, kites and other nature play items.”
Annie Louis Wilkerson Nature Preserve
5229 Awls Haven Dr5229 Awls Haven Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614 - 10 min away - another awesome nature preserve set aside in Raleigh, 150+ acres with meadows, fields and trails, as well as nature play areas for kids. From their website: “At the park office you can find hands-on displays designed especially for children, a free nature craft activity changed monthly, and free loaner equipment: Explorer backpacks for children, Eagle Optics binoculars for adults, kites and other nature play items.”
4203 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616 - 7 minutes away - Great playground for kids, tennis courts, walking path, pet friendly.
Spring Forest Road Park
4203 Spring Forest Rd4203 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616 - 7 minutes away - Great playground for kids, tennis courts, walking path, pet friendly.