Where We Are Eating Next: Raleigh, NC

Raleigh
Written By alex duckworth

* Last updated June 29, 2026

When we moved to Raleigh, we decided one of the best ways to get to know the city was through its restaurants.

While we've checked plenty of places off our list, there are still countless coffee shops, bakeries, bars, and restaurants we're excited to try. This page is our running list of the spots that have caught our attention through recommendations, local favorites, and our own research.

As we make our way through the list, we'll move each restaurant to our "Visited" guide with our honest thoughts and ratings. Until then, this is where we're keeping track of everywhere we can't wait to explore next.

If you're looking for inspiration for your next meal, maybe you'll discover a new place to add to your own list, too.

What’s Next:

  • Ammi’s Dessert - I want to try the scoop of warm cookies (seen on tiktok)

  • Dampf Good BBQ (tiktok) - my husband has been asking to go here for a while

  • Guglhupft Bakery & Restaurant

  • Figulina

We Plan To Go Sometime:

  • Noas Hellenic Cuisine (Cary)

  • Miel Bon Bons (Durham)

  • The Ramyun Zip (Apex) - found on tiktok

  • Thai Station (Carrboro) - found on tiktok

  • Michael’s Muffins - found on tiktok

  • Ika (Downtown) - Peruvian-Japanese cuisine

  • Colletta (Cary/Fenton)

 

View my notion with all my notes and ratings for all things Raleigh:

The notion database is set up to organize where I have been, where I want to go, some favorites, and things organized by type of destination. Each page features notes from my visit, my rating, and some photos.

Since everyone isn’t on notion, keep scrolling to see my reviews.