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    Border Restaurant

    4.0 (59 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 am - 11:30 AM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Two Eggs with Bacon and Potatoes
    Chuck H.

    We had another delicious breakfast this morning...great food, endless coffee and wonderful, friendly service. Very reasonable prices too. Veggie omelette was huge, Cattleman's country ham spot on and not too salty, eggs and biscuits perfect as always! Also enjoy stepping back in time with the classic diner ambiance. Isn't it time for you to make a run for The Border!!!

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    Chris H.

    Keep it simple! Eggs, bacon potatoes and a biscuit. The place does the simple breakfasts and lunches right. They offer a nice selection of omelettes and combo platters. The Polish omelet with the kielbasa is a favorite of mine, sometimes. My neighbors and I have become regulars on Saturday mornings. It's always a nice experience. The "cawfee" is endless and there is no rush here. It is truly a throwback greasy spoon restaurant that I kinda miss these days. And here is a tip, they open at 4am. If your in Wake Forest and want a simple and satisfying meal, definitely check them out.

    Ham and Cheese Omlette, Fried Potatoes, Toast and Bacon
    Bob B.

    Buckle up buttercup-this ain't no avocado toast flingin' fancy smancy first meal of the day place. If down home Americana needed a picture by it's definition in a dictionary or wikipedia this place would be a prime candidate. It's an old school dinner and lunch place that slings it old style. I'd best describe it as the kinda breakfast your grandma would make if she were alive. Eggs every which way Fried potatoes-you must get them! Pancakes Toast Breakfast meats Sausage gravy It's all there. Sensitive types should note, this is the kinda place one might expect to see Fox and Friends, Pete Hegseth doing a remote and interviewing people about what's so freaking messed up with this Country.... Service is fast, no frills and the team looks like they've been there since NIxon was in the White House, some may have even voted for him! Good breakfast food at fair prices, worth your time and moolah.

    Bagel with cream cheese
    Renzo M.

    Old style, , classic, vintage ..... that's definitely what comes to mind when I think about Border. The next word that comes to mind is " cheap" !! Man I can't believe how cheap this place is ..... it was 4 of us having breakfast and the bill didn't even make it to $30. $30 is what I pay for 2 people at any other breakfast place. And what about the quality ? Was I blown away ? Nope, it was just ok though and if I would have had to pay more I would be complaining. So basically the quality was on par with the price. If you are looking for a modern, franchise looking breakfast place then don't go, you'll be disappointed. If you want to try breakfast at a place with a small town feel then give it a shot. Definitely an interesting place. Will I come often? Probably not because menu is pretty basic for me but I like to support local businesses so I'll visit once in a while.

    Veggie omelette
    Robbie C.

    First timer at this relic Wake Forest restaurant. Hubby wanted to go out to breakfast so off we went. Positives are the prices are lowest of any place I've seen. Servers are pretty awesome as well. It's seat yourself type of place, the decor looks original (as in 20+ years). I ordered a veggie omelette minus the shrooms and onions. It came with onions but not a big deal. My omelette however was extremely runny. The potatoes are boiled and then fried on grill. Everything lacked seasoning. Guess you get what you pay for. Under $20 for 2 meals without drinks. Wouldn't be in a hurry to return as I make my own killer omelette. Maybe lunch is more their forte?

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    Just awesome breakfast! Took my son and he ate all his and then part of my food. Loved this little hole in the wall restaurant!!

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    Breakfast done right every time. Always on the list of possibilities if we head out on a Saturday morning.

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    Farm Table

    Farm Table

    3.9
    (304 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    I don't know it's GREAT...lot of people using the word "great"...it was all right. The dishes…read morerotate from what I understand so speaking on specific dishes seems pointless. We had one app (tuna poke nachos if you must know) that were very good, but everything else was sort of mid. The ideas are good...execution comes across a bit flaccid. No bold flavors, only bold ideas. Draft beer selection was definitely good. Mixed drinks tasted fresh (no sour mix etc) and the ambience was welcoming and chill. Staff were all nice. Place seemed clean. Flavor Score: 3 Experience Overall : 4

    Easily one of the best restaurants we've been to in the area! Had a family birthday celebration…read morehere and it was an amazingly great experience! Our server, Dawn, was easily one best servers I've had in a long time. Knowledgeable about the menu, made a point to explain everything and no questions were too obscure. We had a variety of dishes, and out of everything the pork schnitzel wasn't really a schnitzel if you've ever had one in Germany, it was more like a breaded, fried bone-in pork chop, really good but not a traditional schnitzel. The asparagus, the risotto, the pasta, the chicken were all absolutely superior. The stars were the appetizers, especially the kung pao fried Brussels, those are a meal by themselves, some of the best I've ever had! The fried burrata cheese, worth the drive to Wake Forest. Their Cherry cobbler one word: YUM! The Farm Table is a roomy restaurant with tables well suited for family style dining and while a bit loud, certainly not uncomfortably so Totally recommended and thank me later for those Brussel Sprouts!

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    Dinner w KC, Whit and Avery. WF, NC 3/24
    Dinner w KC, Whit and Avery. WF, NC 3/24
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    El Chapin - Wake Forest

    El Chapin - Wake Forest

    4.7
    (37 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We live in North Raleigh, so it's about a 25-minute drive to Wake Forest. The upside is that once…read moreyou're there, shopping and dining are all close together--making it a convenient outing. After running errands, we drove just six minutes to El Chapin, a Guatemalan restaurant. Forget Tex-Mex--this is a completely different Latin cuisine experience. The two of us spent $76 (including tax and tip), but we intentionally ordered extra to take home leftovers. Parking was easy, right out front, and the restaurant itself is spacious. Since we arrived just a few minutes after opening, we had the place to ourselves at first and were seated immediately. Service was prompt and very helpful--the server even suggested we might have ordered too much food (he was right, but we didn't mind!). Here's what we tried: Plato Chorizo y Longaniza - a sausage platter with salad, rice, refried black beans, and two delicious housemade corn tortillas. Pollo Adobado - marinated chicken with rice, salad, refried black beans and two housemade corn tortillas . Ceviche de Camarón - fresh and tangy, though light on shrimp, which tasted a bit tough Fried Plantains - perfectly done, sweet, and satisfying. Plus, I had an unsweetened iced tea with lemon. The highlights for me were the flavorful rice (with vegetables mixed in, including carrots and squash), the marinated chicken, and the sausages. The plantains were also excellent. The ceviche had great flavor but could've used more shrimp. The only miss for me was the salad--generous in portion but iceberg-based, so a bit bland. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, not heavy or greasy, and we left with enough for another one or two meals. We'll definitely be back.

    First time visiting. Food is authentic. I had the Sopa de Mariscos; was very good. Definitely…read morewill return to try other items on the menu.

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    HARTURA

    HARTURA

    4.3
    (87 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Hartura is one of Wake Forest's gems. It is located in the Market of Wake Forest Shopping Center…read more The building has transformed from what was once home to Pizza Hut. It is on the side closer to Capital Blvd., and there is plenty of parking. Usually, when I dine here, I can select my own seat, and they bring me a menu, but at busy times, they will seat me. You can enter from either side of the building, and one side has a ramp. I try to enter on the left side as I like to look at the daily specials. Over the years, I have gotten to sample quite a bit on the menu. The portions are always large and generous. My favorites are the eggs Benedict, the burgers and the fried fish. But I have enjoyed everything I've eaten here. Breakfast can be ordered all day here. The menu has Southern dishes and Dominican dishes, too. I am always warmly greeted when I enter, and service is friendly and attentive. I'm usually given a tea to go as well. The prices are quite reasonable.

    We joined some Wake forest groups to find things since we are soon moving up here. We had seen…read morepictures of specials this restaurant had of like sandwiches and like chicken wings, grilled pork chops and some southern foods. The door we entered didn't have that sign so we thought maybe at the wrong place...(to be continued...) We entered and was greeted and immediately seated. Place wasn't very full but was clean and looked nice. Our server brought our menus and got our drinks, my boyfriend ordered us some Arepas and it came with 2 sauces one salsa verde and one mayo/ketchup mix. They had sandwiches and some Spanish Caribbean food. I decided to try something I have never had before and got the Ropa Vieja with black beans and tostones and He got the Cuban sandwich (with no mustard ) and maduros. It was delicious very flavorful food although my bf was like that would be good with white rice since Rooa vieja is stew like and so I ordered that as well and man....that was exactly what it needed (it should automatically come with it!) the meat was sooooo tender and juicy and delicious! Also I didn't realize what the tostones were so I ended up trading those for His maduros (which is what I thought I was ordering with the tostones...now I know better) The meat from his sandwich was also tender delicious well seasoned and make me jealous I didn't order it too! (Story continues) ....When our server came and asked how our meal was we definitely gave praises on the tasty meal but did ask him about the specials...he said "yeah it's on our board by the front door!!! We came in the back door!!!! Now we know. He said it's a southern food/ Spanish Caribbean inspired restaurant. Either way we will definitely put this in a regular rotation to eat at.

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    Peanut butter pie
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    Norse Brewing Company

    Norse Brewing Company

    4.0
    (154 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    3 years later and this is still our favorite restaurant in Wake Forest. The recipes have never…read morechanged and the staff are still amazing as ever. We have been here twice in the past two weeks to say our goodbyes to friends as we are moving out of state. We will truly miss Norse Brewery. You really cannot go wrong with anything you order. Our favorite dish is, of course, the Viking Burger paired with duck fat fries and the Frikadellar to share. The Mango Hefeweizen and mango margaritas are delicious drinks as well. Whether you sit inside or out, you will feel cozy and relaxed while you eat delicious food!

    We ate here about 3 years ago - before we moved here - and it was outside behind the eatery, with…read moretables under a shaded area - food was awesome then, and we're happy to be back dining here as WF residents! The Norwegian-inspired menu is full of hearty and flavorful items. Our opener of Loaded Beer-Cheese Tots paired with a couple of co-owner/Brewmaster Brad Wynn's brewed on-site beers was heavenly. You MUST sample several of his creations, and take a moment to see the incredible brewery that is a huge part of the experience - his wife Lynn gave us a quick and amazing tour of the brewery, see pics. I had the Viking Burger, a carnivorian delight made from elk, bison, boar and wagyu meats and a half Norwegian salad that had us swooning with pleasure - a full salad would be a satisfying main vegetarian entree. Paul's Wisconsin Brat was so good, gonna hafta to have that during our next visit. The award-winning structure is a joy - 2 levels, dog-welcoming al fresco dining available front and back - and the downstairs bar where regular events occur - just amazing! Regular events include Thursday Night Trivia, as well as stand-up comedy and murder mystery nights. An ongoing calendar of events that are easy on the pocket, making a full night of food and fun for all. Check their website - wakeforest.norsebrewingco.com - for all the details. Another downtown Wake Forest must for locals and travelers alike - Paul and I will be regulars, I can tell you that! Check it out some weeknight, you'll be glad you did‼

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