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Raleigh Favorites II
Moon and Lola is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

1. Moon and Lola

7.4
208 S Wilmington St (Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Jewelry Store · 4 tips and reviews
Sub Noir Brewing Co. is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

2. Sub Noir Brewing Co.

2039 Progress Ct, Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews
Salt & Lime Cabo Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

3. Salt & Lime Cabo Grill

7.9
6006 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Krispy Kreme is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

4. Krispy Kreme

8.8
549 N Person St (at Peace St), Raleigh, NC
Donut Shop · 45 tips and reviews
Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

5. Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom

18 Seaboard Ave Ste 150 (at Halifax St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 65 tips and reviews
Peace Street Market is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

6. Peace Street Market

8.1
804 W Peace St (at St Mary's St), Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 18 tips and reviews
Tarbouch is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

7. Tarbouch

5645 Creedmoor Rd (at W Millbrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
The Daily Planet Cafe is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

8. The Daily Planet Cafe

8.1
11 W Jones St (Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh, NC
Café · 20 tips and reviews

9. Downtown Durham DATA Bus Stop

Main St at Roxboro St, Durham, NC
Bus Station · No tips or reviews
Carolina Popcorn Shoppe is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

10. Carolina Popcorn Shoppe

7.9
5655 Western Blvd Ste D, Raleigh, NC
Food and Beverage Retail · 5 tips and reviews
Gonza Tacos y Tequila is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

11. Gonza Tacos y Tequila

9.2
7713-39 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Office Tavern is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

12. Office Tavern

710 W Johnson St, Raleigh, NC
Bar · 4 tips and reviews
Peri Brothers Pizza is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

13. Peri Brothers Pizza

7.0
7321 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 26 tips and reviews
O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

14. O'Malley's Pub & Restaurant

7.8
5228 Hollyridge Dr (Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC
Irish Pub · 37 tips and reviews
Fresh. is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

15. Fresh.

8.8
6033 Glenwood Ave (at Old Park Rd.), Raleigh, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 32 tips and reviews
The Borough is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

16. The Borough

317 W Morgan St (at S Dawson St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 84 tips and reviews

17. Citizen Pops

Raleigh, NC
Dessert Shop · No tips or reviews

18. Brigadeiro Chocolates

4300 Six Forks Rd (The Commons At North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Candy Store · No tips or reviews
Midtown Farmers Market is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

19. Midtown Farmers Market

7.0
4321 Lassiter Mill Rd (at North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Farmers Market · 3 tips and reviews

20. GerDan Chocolates @MFM

4300 Six Forks Rd (The Commons At North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Candy Store · No tips or reviews
City Of Raleigh Museum is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

21. City Of Raleigh Museum

6.9
220 Fayetteville St (btwn E Hargett & E Martin), Raleigh, NC
History Museum · No tips or reviews
Raleigh Denim is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

22. Raleigh Denim

8.3
319 W Martin St (Commerce), Raleigh, NC
Clothing Store · 11 tips and reviews
Mordecai Historic Park is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

23. Mordecai Historic Park

8.0
1 Mimosa St (at Cedar Dr), Raleigh, NC
Park · 8 tips and reviews
Historic Mordecai is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

24. Historic Mordecai

7.1
(Watauga Street), Raleigh, NC
Historic and Protected Site · 1 tip
Escazu Artisan Chocolates is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

25. Escazu Artisan Chocolates

8.8
936 N Blount St (at Cedar St), Raleigh, NC
Candy Store · 33 tips and reviews
Cafe Tiramisu is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

26. Cafe Tiramisu

7.9
6008 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Premier Cakes is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

27. Premier Cakes

6617 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste # Ste, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 2 tips and reviews
Bottle Revolution is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

28. Bottle Revolution

9.0
4025 Lake Boone Trl (at US Hwy 1), Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 24 tips and reviews
Theatre In The Park is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

29. Theatre In The Park

8.0
107 Pullen Rd (Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Theater · 6 tips and reviews
Kabab and Curry is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

30. Kabab and Curry

8.2
2418 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
Indian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Mahler Gallery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

31. Mahler Gallery

228 Fayetteville St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews
Designbox Workspace is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

32. Designbox Workspace

307 W Martin St (at Commerce Pl), Raleigh, NC
Coworking Space · 3 tips and reviews
Nicole's Studio & Art Gallery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

33. Nicole's Studio & Art Gallery

719 N Person St, Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews
Anvil Studio & Gallery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

34. Anvil Studio & Gallery

715 N Person St, Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · 1 tip
Gallery C is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

35. Gallery C

540 N Blount St (at E Peace St), Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews
Trinity Gallery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

36. Trinity Gallery

549 N Blount St (at E Peace), Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · 1 tip
The Carter Building is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

37. The Carter Building

16 Glenwood Ave (Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · 2 tips and reviews
Lump Art Gallery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

38. Lump Art Gallery

505 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · 1 tip
Blake Street Shops & Studios is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

39. Blake Street Shops & Studios

300 Blake St, Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · 1 tip
Larry's Beans is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

40. Larry's Beans

1509 Gavin St (434 Fayetteville Street), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 3 tips and reviews
Watkin's Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

41. Watkin's Grill

8.0
1625 Wake Forest Rd (at Capital Blvd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Burning Coal Theatre is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

42. Burning Coal Theatre

7.9
224 Polk St (btw N Blount & N Person St), Raleigh, NC
Theater · 4 tips and reviews
The Station at Person Street is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

43. The Station at Person Street

8.5
701 N Person St (at Pace St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 44 tips and reviews
Despina's Cafe is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

44. Despina's Cafe

6.2
8369 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC
Café · 2 tips and reviews
The Hive is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

45. The Hive

225 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Slim's Downtown Distillery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

46. Slim's Downtown Distillery

7.5
227 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Rock Club · 22 tips and reviews
The Pour House Music Hall is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

47. The Pour House Music Hall

8.2
224 S Blount St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Music Venue · 22 tips and reviews

48. Moonflour Bakery

300 Kinsey St, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · No tips or reviews
The Saturday Market at Rebus  Works is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

49. The Saturday Market at Rebus Works

7.6
104 DuPont Cir, Raleigh, NC
Farmers Market · 5 tips and reviews
Five Star Restaurant is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

50. Five Star Restaurant

7.7
551 W Hargett St (at S West St), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews
Swad Indian Cuisine is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

51. Swad Indian Cuisine

9650 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC
Indian Restaurant · North Raleigh · 10 tips and reviews
Kai Sushi & Sake Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

52. Kai Sushi & Sake Bar

8.5
7713 Lead Mine Rd Ste 11, Raleigh, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Page Farms is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

53. Page Farms

7.5
6100 Mount Herman Rd, Raleigh, NC
Farm · No tips or reviews
Fujisan Japanese Steak House is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

54. Fujisan Japanese Steak House

8411 Brier Creek Pkwy (at Macaw St), Raleigh, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Stanbury is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

55. Stanbury

9.1
938 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 27 tips and reviews
Lake Wheeler is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

56. Lake Wheeler

Lake Wheeler, NC
Lake · 6 tips and reviews
Lake Wheeler Park is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

57. Lake Wheeler Park

7.9
6404 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC
Park · 6 tips and reviews
Babylon Restaurant is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

58. Babylon Restaurant

309 N Dawson St (at W Lane St), Raleigh, NC
Moroccan Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
Pullen Park is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

59. Pullen Park

9.0
408 Ashe Ave (at Western Blvd), Raleigh, NC
Park · 41 tips and reviews
Empress Room is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

60. Empress Room

7.4
407 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 5 tips and reviews
Bottega A Hair Salon is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

61. Bottega A Hair Salon

301-130 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Hair Salon · 8 tips and reviews
Havana Deluxe is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

62. Havana Deluxe

8.5
437 Glenwood Ave (at Tucker St), Raleigh, NC
Lounge · 26 tips and reviews
Thaiphoon Bistro is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

63. Thaiphoon Bistro

7.5
301 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Winston's Grille is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

64. Winston's Grille

8.8
6401 Falls of Neuse Rd (at Spring Forest Rd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Deep South Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

65. Deep South Bar

430 S Dawson St (at Cabarrus St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 29 tips and reviews
JC Raulston Arboretum is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

66. JC Raulston Arboretum

9.2
4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC
Garden · 21 tips and reviews
Café Helios is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

67. Café Helios

413 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 68 tips and reviews
Furbish Studio is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

68. Furbish Studio

7.9
312 W Johnson St, Raleigh, NC
Furniture and Home Store · 2 tips and reviews
Artspace Visual Arts Center is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

69. Artspace Visual Arts Center

9.3
201 E Davie St (at S Blount St), Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · 4 tips and reviews
Lake Johnson Trail is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

70. Lake Johnson Trail

8.9
Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews
View Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

71. View Bar

610 Glenwood Ave (Johnson St.), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 22 tips and reviews
Oro Restaurant and Lounge is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

72. Oro Restaurant and Lounge

7.0
18 E Martin St (at S Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Capital Club 16 is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

73. Capital Club 16

8.3
16 W Martin St (at S Salisbury St.), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 36 tips and reviews
The Wänder Box is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

74. The Wänder Box

409 W Martin St (at Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Beer Garden · No tips or reviews
Vestique is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

75. Vestique

1818 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC
Boutique · 3 tips and reviews
Boulted Bread is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

76. Boulted Bread

9.1
614 W South St, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 17 tips and reviews
Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

77. Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market

Market Plaza (Fayetteville Street), Raleigh, NC
Farmers Market · 5 tips and reviews
Wine Authorities is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

78. Wine Authorities

8.1
211 E Franklin St (Person St), Raleigh, NC
Wine Store · 6 tips and reviews
Yellow Dog Bread Company is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

79. Yellow Dog Bread Company

8.6
219 E Franklin St (at N Person St), Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 32 tips and reviews
Person Street Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

80. Person Street Bar

8.3
805 N Person St, Raleigh, NC
Bar · 9 tips and reviews
The Brickhouse is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

81. The Brickhouse

6.9
3801 Hillsborough St (at Royal St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 36 tips and reviews
Kader's French Pastry is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

82. Kader's French Pastry

1007 Method Rd, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 3 tips and reviews
Edible Art is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

83. Edible Art

6.5
3801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 4 tips and reviews
The Green Light is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

84. The Green Light

8.1
108 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
Lounge · 7 tips and reviews
Bittersweet is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

85. Bittersweet

8.4
16 E Martin St (S Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · Central Raleigh · 16 tips and reviews
Rum Runners is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

86. Rum Runners

208 E Martin St (at S Blount St), Raleigh, NC
Piano Bar · 23 tips and reviews
City Limits Saloon is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

87. City Limits Saloon

7.1
901 Tryon Hill Dr (at W Morgan St), Raleigh, NC
Dive Bar · 10 tips and reviews
PioChickens Peruvian Rotisserie is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

88. PioChickens Peruvian Rotisserie

1601 Cross Link Rd (43), Raleigh, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Kings is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

89. Kings

8.1
14 W Martin St (btwn. S Salisbury St. & Fayetteville St.), Raleigh, NC
Music Venue · Downtown Raleigh · 23 tips and reviews
Neptunes Parlour is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

90. Neptunes Parlour

7.2
14 W Martin St (at S Salisbury St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 27 tips and reviews
Kadhai The Indian Wok is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

91. Kadhai The Indian Wok

8.2
6260 Glenwood Ave #112, Raleigh, NC
Indian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Sammy's Tap & Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

92. Sammy's Tap & Grill

7.1
2235 Avent Ferry Rd (at Centennial Pkwy), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 38 tips and reviews
Black Flower is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

93. Black Flower

7.1
517 W Peace St (at Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 28 tips and reviews
Raleigh Rose Garden is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

94. Raleigh Rose Garden

8.4
2700 Everett Ave (at Gardner St), Raleigh, NC
Garden · 17 tips and reviews
The Junction Salon & Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

95. The Junction Salon & Bar

8.3
327 W Davie St Ste 114 (in Raleigh Depot), Raleigh, NC
Nail Salon · 14 tips and reviews
WRAL Gardens is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

96. WRAL Gardens

Raleigh, NC
Garden · 1 tip
Jerry's Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

97. Jerry's Grill

7.2
813 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
Burger Joint · 6 tips and reviews
Rebus Works is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

98. Rebus Works

8.2
301-2 Kinsey St (at S Boylan Ave), Raleigh, NC
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews
J. Betski's is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

99. J. Betski's

8.3
10 W Franklin St (at Seaboard Station), Raleigh, NC
German Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
The Oakz is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

100. The Oakz

8.1
510 Glenwood Ave Ste 10 (Johnson St), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
C. Grace is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

101. C. Grace

8.2
407 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 46 tips and reviews
State Farmers Market is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

102. State Farmers Market

9.3
1201 Agriculture St (at Centennial Pkwy), Raleigh, NC
Farmers Market · 103 tips and reviews
Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

103. Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing

505 W Jones St (btwn Glenwood Ave and N West St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 74 tips and reviews
Gravy is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

104. Gravy

8.1
135 S Wilmington St (btw E Morgan St & W Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews
London Bridge Pub is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

105. London Bridge Pub

7.0
110 E Hargett St (at S Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 35 tips and reviews
Flash House is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

106. Flash House

513 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC
Dive Bar · 5 tips and reviews
Balcazar Bakery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

107. Balcazar Bakery

4020 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 1 tip
Happy + Hale is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

108. Happy + Hale

8.4
443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
Salad Restaurant · Central Raleigh · 15 tips and reviews
MachuPicchu Peruvian Cuisine is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

109. MachuPicchu Peruvian Cuisine

4500 Falls of Neuse Rd (Falls Shopping Center), Raleigh, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
North Carolina Museum of Art is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

110. North Carolina Museum of Art

9.5
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (at Wade Ave Extension), Raleigh, NC
Art Museum · 65 tips and reviews
Berkeley Cafe is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

111. Berkeley Cafe

7.2
217 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC
Sandwich Spot · 11 tips and reviews
Tk Kaffee is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

112. Tk Kaffee

1803 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 3 tips and reviews
Saint Jacques is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

113. Saint Jacques

8.1
6112 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
French Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
The Bison is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

114. The Bison

7.4
815 E Whitaker Mill Rd (at Wake Forest Rd), Raleigh, NC
Dive Bar · 26 tips and reviews
42nd St Oyster Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

115. 42nd St Oyster Bar

9.0
508 W Jones St (at N West St), Raleigh, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews
The Wine Feed is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

116. The Wine Feed

8.5
602 Glenwood Ave (at Johnson St), Raleigh, NC
Wine Store · 7 tips and reviews
Rialto Theatre is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

117. Rialto Theatre

8.9
1620 Glenwood Ave (at Fairview Rd), Raleigh, NC
Indie Movie Theater · 19 tips and reviews
Quail Corners Creamery is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

118. Quail Corners Creamery

5017 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Dessert Shop · 6 tips and reviews
TRIG Modern is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

119. TRIG Modern

328 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC
Furniture and Home Store · No tips or reviews
Cold Off The Press is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

120. Cold Off The Press

7.6
Raleigh, NC
Juice Bar · 3 tips and reviews
Larry's Southern Kitchen is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

121. Larry's Southern Kitchen

330 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Raleigh City Farm is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

122. Raleigh City Farm

800 N Blount St (E Franklin St), Raleigh, NC
Stable · 2 tips and reviews
Peppers Market is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

123. Peppers Market

2107 Grace Park Dr (at Davis Dr & Morrisville Carpenter Rd), Morrisville, NC
Sandwich Spot · 37 tips and reviews
Historic Yates Mill County Park is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

124. Historic Yates Mill County Park

8.7
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd (at Penny Rd), Raleigh, NC
Park · 14 tips and reviews
Mura Japanese Restaurant is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

125. Mura Japanese Restaurant

4121 Main At North Hills St #110 (at North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews
Capital Ice Market & Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

126. Capital Ice Market & Grill

601 W South St, Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Dos Taquitos is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

127. Dos Taquitos

5629 Creedmoor Rd (at W Millbrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Waraji Japanese Restaurant is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

128. Waraji Japanese Restaurant

8.8
5910 Duraleigh Rd (at Pleasant Valley Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews
House of Hops is one of Raleigh Favorites II.

129. House of Hops

9.3
6909 Glenwood Ave Ste 100, Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 11 tips and reviews