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    Amberly Local

    4.3 (57 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Pear & Pecan Salad, Meat & Cheese Board
    Annie J.

    I could be biased because Amberly Local is so close to home. But wow, the whole experience was amazing. I loved how chill this bar was -- the drinks were good, the charcuterie was affordable, and it was very casual. I just saw neighbors lounging and having a drink after work. The staff were friendly, and because they kept the side door open, we felt a nice breeze. I definitely love this spot and have been back multiple times since my first visit.

    Lunch at 2:00. Nice and quiet!
    Debra R.

    Worth it with a play and save coupon. I had. Nothing gf except for salad. It was kind of small but tastes ok with plenty of pecans and the pear slices on top was delicous. Bread (roll) for turkey sandwich just not good, meat was good but pickle was awful - a little spicy. Small plastic glasses for soda. I can imagine if we were drinking beer it would be very nice. There are 24 beers on tap and a pretty good wine selection. No Kombucha. There are garage type glass doors that open with seating outside. I imagine it's a hoping place at night.

    Caprese Sandwich with side salad
    Rick S.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch while running errands. Surrounding: Located in a strip mall that has various shoppes, such as coffee, nails, and dry cleaning. The inside of the establishment is clean and organized. Lots of seating and even a comfortable area a table and lounging chairs. Service: Both where made quickly in under 5 minutes, served with either chips or a side salad. Food: Mainly sandwiches and salads we opted to get a caprese sandwich and a roast beef sandwich. The bread was fresh and the tomatoes where ripe. The mozzarella cheese was good. The balsamic was good and an adequate amount was put on. The Roast beef wasn't as rare as I hoped, it was well done (not sure if we just had an end piece of roast beef or what). Otherwise the sandwich tasted good. We enjoyed the laid back vibe. Lots of beers to choose from but we did not have any.

    Roast Beef Sandwich
    Lisa M.

    This was a nice place to stop and grab a healthy bite for my kid and me and sit out on the patio on a nice day. The sandwiches and salads we ordered were fresh and tasty. The service was friendly. This is a cute place nestled in a West Cary community, conveniently located for grabbing some food or hanging out at the bar or patio for a drink with friends.

    William S.

    Great new spot in Amberly neighborhood. Perfect for sandwiches, small bites (meat and cheese boards), Beer & Wine. And talk about a selection of Beer & Wine. About 23 brews on tap I counted, and roughly 15 wines. A small kids play area in back corner too for small ones - which converts into Live Music staging area on music nights. All in all an awesome, modern, brand new concept in the Amberly neighborhood. Open seven days a week mostly 11a - 10p/11p.

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    Sandwiches not great -especially corned beef and pastrami. Probably good for a bar crowd and location is convenient

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    3 years ago

    Get food, drinks and staff! This was my go spot when I lived in the area. Make sure I stop back when I'm in town for the hot dogs and beer.

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    Nice sandwiches and good selection of wine and beer. Great for a quick lunch or afternoon beverage

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    Food was really good, owner was attentive and cared if everything was good and it was quick with a good lunchtime turnaround

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    Great beer, nice outdoor seating, nice indoor seating, nice bar area. All in all very nice. We will be back!

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    Great service, food and ambiance. The entire staff is engaging, remembers who you are, and are the best!!!

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    Great selection of beers and the grilled cheese is a must. The music they play here set the mood too.

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    Milos Morning Bite 16.90…read more Vegetarian. Toasted focaccia, smashed avo, smashed egg, goat cheese, spring mix. The bread was really good with this slight crisp. I think the avocado and the goat cheese compliments egg really good. It could do with a little more flavor to pair with the spring mix. May introduce me to this cafe and from what I heard they are quite known for their focaccia bread. I also tried a bit of my friend French toast and it was really good but not too sweet. From the outside it looks very simple and you might catch it just passing by. This place seems to be always busy and seats fill up fast. You order at front and take a number to your table. It's is on a slightly pricier side but the quality I think it's worth it. I think I'm not sure that they make the focaccia themselves.

    Overall pretty yummy. The prices are what we expected for a smaller cafe and the food was nice and…read morefresh. The crepe was warm and filling and I had enough to save some for later. The croissant sandwich was yummy but wish it had a little more bread, buttt we know some heavily prefer more filling to bread. The side salad was fresh and light and complemented the sandwich well. Also got an iced hibiscus tea which wasn't too bad but would probably save on the tea next time. A little pricey in general but not out of the regular range of a smaller cafe, and the food you get is decent size and I was definitely satisfied at the end. Nice atmosphere and ambiance with flowers and giant teddy bears decorating the inside. I did wish the wooden benches and chairs had some cushion since it seemed like a lot of customers were doing work here. The parking is a bit annoying since it is right off the road and sometimes hard to exit.

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    Milo’s Cafe - Restroom area and part of back area, Feb 2026.

    Restroom area and part of back area, Feb 2026.

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    New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar

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    Second dates can be a bit of a litmus test, and New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar in Cary handled…read moreours with ease. The atmosphere strikes that nice balance between relaxed and refined, where conversation flows without feeling rushed. She went with the filet mignon, cooked medium, and it came out exactly as requested, tender, flavorful, and clearly handled with care. That's what she said. I ordered the chicken pesto entrée, which held its own with a rich, well-balanced flavor that didn't try too hard but delivered where it mattered. Now, the real standout: the Hot Honey Roasted Brussels. Those were done to perfection. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, with just the right touch of sweetness and heat. Frankly, I could eat those daily without a second thought. Service deserves a nod, too. The chef stopped by the table to check in, which we were not expecting. Payton, our server, had a great read on the table, attentive when needed, but gave us the space to enjoy the evening without interruption. That kind of awareness goes a long way, especially on a date. All in, it's the kind of place that quietly does things right. Good food, easy atmosphere, and just enough polish to make the night feel a little special. Definitely a strong choice when you're hoping for a second date that turns into a third.

    Nice space, prime meat, good sandwiches and good service. We…read morehad lunch there yesterday ordered a couple of beef sandwiches and Mac/cheese. All were good but the beef was a little chewy. Owner: Please get that head banging loud music out of there. This may serve your cooks well but not your customers. The profile of a headbanger and a $20 sandwich is not the same. So loud we couldn't have a conversation across the table. We asked the waitperson to lower the music and she did but the volume crept back up before the end of our meal. This was my 4th visit and if the music is that loud again we will turn around and walk out. Not because of the food or service but I would like to communicate with my dining partner throughout the meal.

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    Simmer Coffee House - Mango matcha

    Simmer Coffee House

    4.8(34 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Hands down my favorite coffee house…read more As someone who cares not only about ambiance, but also the quality of service & of course coffee & treats, Simmer hits the mark everytime. A great spot to work from or grab a coffee with a friend with cozy corners & a friendly atmosphere. Also can we take a moment for the Ube cloud?? Never had Ube before, & was used to Matcha tasting like grass- 1000% recommend stopping in for this alone to try something new (especially with the Spring weather rolling in)!

    Bottom line: Simmer Coffee House served up a tasty morning meal in avocado and smoked salmon toast…read morewith latte. Nice atmosphere and very welcoming helpful service encountered. Do note eggs are only hard boiled on the toasts here. The Deets: Going out of my normal weekend routine, I decided to venture out to Simmer Coffee House located at Amberly Place in Cary. I had seen this one pop up on my Yelp feed so naturally I was curious. I got there fairly early, right after opening, but it started filling up fairly fast so appears to be a popular stop. The shop itself is nicely appointed, clean, bright, and welcoming with plenty of inside and outside seating. They offer a nice variety of items on their menu some of which include coffee beverages, matcha, ube, "build your own toast" items, even ice cream/sorbet. Service/staff was very welcoming and helpful when I approached to order at the counter. Loved that they used my name not only to place on my order but addressed me by name when the order was delivered, I like personal style service. I went with a hot skim latte and a toasted with avocado/smoked salmon. I wanted scrambled egg on my toast as well but they do not make eggs any other way than hard boiled here (I am not a fan of hard boiled eggs, a me-thing). I know of a few coffeehouses that serve eggs hard boiled only, this shop is one of them. When my order was delivered in good time, I enjoyed my day-starting meal. The latte was served in a nice mug since staying in house and tasted great. My toast with avocado and smoked salmon was equally good as well. Overall a nice visit to Simmer Coffee House and I would consider it more 4.5 stars all things considered.

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    Simmer Coffee House - Seating area, May 2026.

    Seating area, May 2026.

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    Great Harvest Bread - Dakota and honey wheat

    Great Harvest Bread

    4.7(105 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    An acquaintance shared his Great Harvest experience and how much he enjoyed the sandwiches. I…read morepopped in this afternoon after my midday appointment. I really enjoyed the Baja turkey sandwich on Dakota bread. This was very flavorful and every ingredient was so fresh and the sandwich is prepared and presented very nicely. My concern was the bread getting wet but it wasn't at all. I would have to agree with this being "the best sandwich on earth" as mentioned on Good Harvest website cafe menu. Baja Turkey is made with turkey breast with chipotle honey lime yogurt sauce, shaved cabbage, pickled red onions, avocado, and pepper jack cheese. I didn't get avocado and added bacon and WOW! What a sandwich this was. Every bite was bursting with excitement. Don't walk, run over there to get yours. You will not be disappointed. I can't wait to try Breakfast. Great Harvest is close proximity to areas I frequent and had never really noticed Great Harvest in all these years. I'm glad I have experienced what they have to offer. The service was pleasant. The staff were helpful. They offer all types of fresh baked goods and were also offering samples. I passed on the baked sweet goodies but I bet they're just as delicious. It's a small cafe style space and it somewhat reminds me of LaFarm.

    Came here to grab lunch recently and had a good time…read more First, parking was simple, as Great Harvest Bread is part of a strip mall and there were plenty of spots. While we were standing in line, one of the staff members asked us if we wanted to try some of the fresh bread, and of course we said yes :) we picked the Parmesan-y one and it was very tasty! For our actual lunch, I snagged the Italian on white bread, while my wife got the Green Goddess turkey sandwich on honey wheat. The food was prepared quickly and the staff member who delivered it was super nice! My sandwich was pretty tasty, with a solid olive tapenade, but I kind of wish I had picked a different bread since the white ended up being nice and soft but also a little boring :) Hey, they recommended that I pick that one! Also, each sandwich came with a pickle, which my wife described as being a bit too salty - I'm not a huge fan of pickles so I passed mine over to my wife. Overall, my experience was very solid. I'm not sure I would drive out of my way to come here, but if I was in the area, I'd definitely come back.

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    Bakery items

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    Great Harvest Bread - One of my favorites in town.

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    One of my favorites in town.

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