I visited the airport location and was very impressed. I grew up in northern NJ, and this place…read morereminded me of my childhood. The bread was perfect, the sandwich was fresh and delicious, and the crumb cake was moist and perfect. Amazing find! And very friendly staff.

I was traveling through RDU and decided to grab a quick sandwinch from this small shop in terminal…read more2. Bongiorno and Sons. grabbed one already made ($14)as I didn't want to wait. When I got to my gate found a seat and opened it up. the letuce was brown and slimy. The whole thing was soggy like it was made months earlier. What a disappointment. Through the whole mess in the trash. Don't eat at this expensive whole in the wall. Disappointed traveler.

We love the savory spice shop! So many spices that gets you excited to try at home. My husband…read moreloves their fresh olive oil. that is also refillable.

The Savory Spice Shop is located in Lafayette Village on the Falls of Neuse side of the shopping…read morecenter. I was warmly greeted when I entered even though I got there near closing. The store is organized into categories so it is easy to find what you are looking for. Besides the spices, you will find honeys; maple syrups; recipe mixes; extracts; and sauces. The quality items make a great gift for someone or to just use in your own cooking. They also have a rewards program that you get $10 off for every $100 you spend. I was told I could try most of the spices before I bought. I was given a mix to make some chili so I like that I get to try a new product to me.

The Chocolate Boutique is a European-themed gourmet chocolate shop located in Lafayette Village in…read moreNorth Raleigh. The shop is located on the side of the shopping center from Falls of the Neuse Rd. There is plenty of parking close to the shop. The shop sells Swiss and Belgian chocolates, other candies, and some fun merchandise too. They also have ice cream, which is nice on these hot summer days. They sell some items that they already prepacked, or you can buy them from the case. Besides just selling chocolate, they have chocolate parties where you and a group can learn about chocolate and make some of your own to take home. I am working on getting a group together to take one of these fun classes.

We were walking through Lafayette Village and stumbled on the Chocolate Boutique. Store smells…read moreheavenly. We were confused by their pricing but went ahead and picked quite a few prepackaged chocolates. Wanted to buy a gift certificate but the sales person did not know how to do it. We later found that none of the bags were labeled with the type of chocolate inside! We had about 8 different bags. The real disappointment is that many of the chocolates were stale. I'm embarrassed because i gifted a couple of the bags. Honestly not worth buying from this store. I really wanted to love our purchases.

I come once every 2 weeks or so and every time there are new beers for me to try! If you are tired…read moreof the packed coffee shops;It's a underrated place to use their WiFi and get some work done because it's quiet and has a classy lounge feel. I live nearby so it's really convenient for me and would recommend this place to anyone that wants a chill place to grab a drink.

If your looking for a chill but fun atmosphere to hang out with a friend or two I recommend going…read morehere. especially on Wednesday nights when they have game night. the two owners are just delightful. they have a range of IPAs and other crafty beers to try. if your looking for another way to relax and not a big drinker they offer CBD and THC drinks in a variety of flavors that are just delish. they even have a few pin ball machines as well and three or four giant tvs as well. Also the drinks can be bought to be taken home.

Got a couple sandwiches to go late afternoon on a recent Thursday. At the off-hour of 4:00 I had…read morethe place to myself. Place looked spotless (99 sanitation), and smelled awesome (they had just cooked come garlic). Ordered a turkey reuben ($16) for me, and a pastrami reuben ($17) for him. Waited a few minutes and took home a couple warm beauties. My turkey was piled high with thinly sliced turkey breast. Bread was awesome even though not the usual rye. Sauerkraut very good. However, I could not taste the swiss cheese or the honey mustard that were supposed to be on there. I would have actually preferred less meat and more flavor from cheese and mustard. Even more sauerkraut would have helped as the turkey ate dry after awhile. Husband loved the pastrami one. Said it was some of the best pastrami he's ever had and he could taste the grilled onions, the spicy mustard and the cheese on his. Will definitely go back, but would order differently for me.

I stopped in and got a half size of the turkey & provolone sandwich. It was pretty good, nothing…read morelife changing, but a pretty solid sandwich. It came to about $10 for the half, and at that price point I would have hoped the portion would be a bit bigger. Super friendly staff!

Love Madden's Seafood! When we want fresh seafood, we place an order ahead of time and pick it up…read moreover the weekend. The quality is top notch. Owners are very friendly and go above and beyond for customer satisfaction. They are absolutely Stevie K Certified Legit!

Maddens seafood is the best seafood market in Raleigh . i grew up in Delaware and my mom would…read morealways get fresh Salmon . Madden brings back good memories. Thank you so much for the Best Seafood

Came here with my daughter on a Saturday morning. We got there around 9ish and it was packed. There…read morewere barely any seats inside, and because it was a chilly morning and the patio was still a little wet, not many people were sitting outside. On a nicer day you can sit outside if you prefer. My daughter ordered the waffle with Nutella, and since she wanted syrup, we added the cinnamon glaze. She really enjoyed it. I do wish they had whipped cream as an option because I feel like waffles and whipped cream just go together, but that's honestly a small thing. I ordered the avocado toast with the fried egg on top and also the house-made granola. I did not realize the granola serving was going to be so big, so I definitely over-ordered, but no regrets because everything was so good. The avocado toast was delicious. The bread was soft, fresh, and filling, and the whole thing was just really satisfying. I ended up taking the granola to go, and later that day when I ate it, I was like wow... it was still amazing. Honestly one of the best granola and yogurt bowls I've had. So good. I also got an almond latte. Nothing overly fancy, just a solid latte done well. Staff were friendly and patient, especially with my daughter wanting to order. That always means a lot. Another plus: plenty of parking, and they have two single-stall bathrooms, which is helpful. I also really like the Lafayette Village area in general. After you eat, you can walk around, hang out, and enjoy the area a bit. So it can be a quick coffee stop, or you can make a little outing out of it. Definitely worth checking out.

Came here on a Saturday around 1 pm. Wanted breakfast food later in the day than most places offer…read more They were highly rated online so I decided to give me a shot. They are located in a VERY BUSY shopping center. Lots of folks sticking around to hang outdoors in the area. Thankfully I found parking in the lot downstairs in a parking garage with a short walk over. The line was long but moved fast. It was cold and sorta dark inside and crowded compared to it being nice outside, so I chose to sit outside. The courtyard side was packed, so I sat on the parking lot side. Not the best view, but got the job done. They were still serving biscuits, but were no longer serving the oatmeal which was a disappointment. I got the yogurt instead and didn't care for the toppings. My coffee and food came out fast and the biscuit tasted amazing. The biscuit was large, the egg and bacon were perfectly cooked and the iced coffee was delicious. The food is the shining star here. I just wish the ambiance was better. I will be back on a weekday when it's less people to contend with.

After 19 years of driving past and hearing all about New York Bagel and Deli, I finally stopped in…read moreto pick up lunch. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot. It's located in the Bent Green shopping center. I arrived at the perfect time, there were only a few people in front of me. There were several diners inside and outside enjoying their breakfast/lunch. I ordered 2 Rueben's with an extra side of sauerkraut and a chocolate eclair to go. Everything is made to order so be patient. They have so many options to choose from and I was hungry. I'm heading back soon to try a bagel sandwich. They pride themselves in having made from scratch dough using NY water, which makes all the difference. I got home and ate my Rueben immediately, it was absolutely delicious. My daughter who seems to be a Rueben connoisseur, said it was pretty good, for her that's a compliment. The service is great, it's like a big family in there. I'm excited to go back again soon.

One of my all time favorite places! Love the bagels and all of the homemade goodies. Don't pass on…read morethe pickle!! It's incredible. {{{*.*}}

Farina Neighborhood Italian is exactly what you hope to find in a neighborhood Italian…read morerestaurant--warm, inviting, and serving food that's clearly made with care. I shared a couple of entrées with coworkers, including the Veal Parm, which was tender, generously portioned, and covered in a rich tomato sauce with plenty of melted cheese. It definitely hit the spot. That said...the Braised Short Rib & Gnocchi completely stole the show. The short rib was fork-tender and packed with deep, slow-braised flavor, while the pillowy gnocchi soaked up every bit of the rich, buttery sauce. It was one of those dishes that had everyone at the table reaching across for "just one more bite." The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between upscale and comfortable, making it just as fitting for a business dinner as it is for date night or dinner with friends. If you're looking for authentic neighborhood Italian in Raleigh, Farina is well worth the visit.

Farina is an Italian restaurant at Lafayette Village. It is open for lunch and dinner and you can…read moresit inside or in the courtyard. On this visit, I sat outside in the courtyard as that is where my friend wanted to eat as it was a nice day. We were immediately seated and service was friendly. The menu had a lot of options from pastas to sandwiches to salads to wood-fired pizzas. I decided to go with the smaller-sized pizza. It wasn't very small, though. I went with the pancetta bianco as that is what caught my eye. It had an EVOO base, gorgonzola (blue cheese), figs, balsamic, arugula, pancetta and mozzarella. The fig is what got my attention, as I had had that in the mountains. The gorgonzola intrigued me as I hadn't had blue cheese on a pizza before. The pizza was delicious and all the ingredients went together so well. It was very filling too so I left with leftovers for dinner. It tasted as good cold as it did hot. It took longer for us to receive our checks after requesting them than it did for our food so that can be a problem when your time is limited. But something that can be easily remedied.

I'm updating my previous review because the customer service here is top-tier. While I was…read moreoriginally disappointed with my April NY Strip, the owner reached out personally to clarify that my experience didn't meet their standards. I'll admit I jumped the gun by assuming the shop was offloading lesser cuts on subscribers; it's clear they actually take a lot of pride in their "butcher's choice" reputation. They were quick to offer a resolution and handled the feedback with total class. It's rare to find a business that leans into a mistake instead of making excuses. I'm happy to stay a member.

I come here to buy spices. They have a great selection and you get a lot for a good price…read more The staff are knowledgeable and very customer oriented. I was offered a discount that I didn't realize was available! Very nice display of products. Roomy and organized well. Great place to do some holiday shopping!!