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    Carroll's Kitchen

    4.7 (82 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Kolache with Strawberry Lemonade
    Markiesa B.

    First time visiting due to having an offline offer. I tried the bacon, egg and cheese kolache and ordered 2. They were surprisingly good and very soft I would get them again. If I come back I would try one of the wraps on the menu. Very clean and bright inside as well.

    Ike N.

    It's a nice grab-and-go spot for quick meals. It's unfortunate that they don't have seating in the restaurant. I was traveling when I went here but luckily found a patio that I could eat it comfortably. The food was good! Everything is prepped beforehand so once you order all that's really left to do is heat it up. It was surprising good for how fast it's prepared. The sandwich had a good amount of toppings and was filling. The soup tasted very rich and cozy.

    1/2 Buffalo chicken wrap and potato salad. Potato salad was great
    Wes P.

    Stumbled upon this spot looking for a bite in downtown Raleigh. Cute small spot. Great for a quick bite to eat. You can't go wrong with any sandwich. I really loved the buffalo chicken wrap. Def have to recommend the potato salad as a side!

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    Bruce K.

    I ordered online and walked over to pick it up. It was ready and waiting on the shelf with my name on it. A large caesar salad with chicken, hold the croutons. The romaine lettuce was perfect. No wilted leaves, no cores mixed in. The chicken was cooked properly and an appropriate amount was added for the upcharge I paid. There was enough dressing and there was enough shredded parrmesan. It's easy to screw up a salad. Carroll's got it completely right and I'll be getting lunch from them again. [Review 12955 overall, 271 of 2020.]

    Ron W.

    It's always great when you get a business that's able to intertwine a great social cause along with great food and Carroll's Kitchen does just that. Serving as both a take-out sandwich shop and also an organization to help women gain business and professional skills. Ever since their launch several years back, the food has been consistently delicious and fresh! From their signature kolaches to pressed sandwiches and pastries, they haven't missed a beat as they moved from Chef Liz to their current chef, Ryan. I had a chance to preview their Winter menu and thumbs up to the meatloaf sandwich which is thick and hearty paired with BBQ sauce and provolone. The Squash Nosh quiche is fantastic, amped up with bacon bits embedded in a soft egg base. Service is solid at Carroll's Kitchen and it's great opportunity for the employees here to work on their customer service skills given the downtown Raleigh crowd. So hooray for Carroll's Kitchen and their staff that make it a delicious and wonderful lunch spot!

    Mexican corn side
    Erin W.

    Such a great spot downtown for lunch! Great location, great food, great cause. I love their quiches, sandwiches, salads, kolaches and dessert. They always have vegetarian and pescatarian options but don't usually offer vegan options. They offer comfort food with lots of flavor. I ordered a few dishes for Christmas too and it was so convenient and delicious. I love that they support women coming from difficult circumstances to help with employment and education opportunities! You can order online or walk up for quick service. There's no area to dine in but they are some parks nearby to enjoy a bite.

    Tuna Salad Snack Pack
    Ann Marie G.

    CK's has the best grab and go lunch in downtown Raleigh! I got the tuna salad snack pack with three homemade salads plus cheese slices, but there were also salads, sandwiches, and kolaches! I'll be back soon.

    Half Turkey Brie and cup of Tomato Basil Soup
    Cynthia A.

    Ordered ahead for lunch and picked up easily. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend. It looks like a small place so I think takeout is best.

    Mia C.

    Just updating to say I'm SO excited they added a vegan sandwich option - Nina's vegan supreme. (They don't serve it everyday so call and ask). But it's a delicious BLT with avocado and the "B" is smokey and BBQ-y. Got 1/2 vegan supreme and 1/2 tomato basil soup (also vegan) This is one of my favorite places in DTR. I take all my friends here and show it off. The food is delicious and the service is always extremely fast and friendly. I usually get the 2 kolaches and a cup of soup special. I also love that Carroll's Kitchen is giving back to the community, providing employment to those in need, and teaching useful skills. I will continue to go back frequently.

    Kelly M.

    This visit, our first, we ordered several items to try as much as we could, as we had a restaurant.com gift certificate. The kolache's both sweet and savory, one of each. Sandwiches, and other items filled with yummy goodness, A great little place, that gives back to the community. It's a take out place, with no seating to speak of, so plan to have a place to go with your food (a nearby park) or back to your office. The staff are very friendly, and helpful when it comes to explaining what's in the kolaches and sandwiches. Will definitely eat here next time I find myself in the area.

    Stopped & got the Turkey Brie! Most delicious sandwich for breakfast!
    Summer C.

    Stopped in and got the turkey bacon on brie the most delicious sandwich for breakfast would definitely recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!

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    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    4.2(275 reviews)
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    I had been looking forward to trying Rise, but I was disappointed to discover that there was no…read moreindoor seating. You order at a kiosk, although a staff member was nearby and available to assist. I ordered the "Which Came First" box, which included two Righteous Chicken tenders and a fried egg over a very large biscuit butterflied and white gravy. It was incredibly delicious, and the sweet tea was excellent as well. The restaurant was modern and very clean, and the service was friendly. Since there was no dining area, I ate outside on a bench. Although I really enjoyed the food, I'm not sure I would return unless indoor seating is added.

    Best dang chicken is CORRECT. Please Rise, please extend your hours…read more We are firm believers that if they stay open just like Canes/Popeyes, they'll steal a lot of business. Anytime we want late night chicken, we can't find a solid place that's close by we have to drive 25-30min. We can only eat rise in the morning. It's an amazing breakfast don't get me wrong, but we really think the Cary Morrisville area needs a solid late night chicken spot. All of us have to drive to downtown Raleigh or to chapel hill for canes or 25/30min for Popeyes! You guys have better items across the board and better pricing..... Let me know if you need help finding employees! My LinkedIn is poppin sometimes and I'd love to help your team make more money. Only people that compete quality wise are Grill&go and Meat&bite but very far drive from Morrisville Thanks for my Ted talk! Oh yeah order anything, it'll be amazing. Ambiance is a fast casual window minimal indoor seating!

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    Counter area. Even though there are pictures of inside seating, that is not the case. Outdoor seating only.

    Morning Times - German Chocolate Muffin at Morning Times

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    4.2(695 reviews)
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    The morning times was a weekly if not daily staple in my life for 10+ years, after moving away from…read morethe city 3 years ago, every time I would come into Raleigh it would be my first stop and it would always feel like home seeing the same familiar faces every time. This morning, I walked in and saw not one familiar face there, and I've come to learn all the staff walked out simultaneously weeks ago. After getting to know many of the staff over the years of frequenting there, anything to make every staff member walk out at the same time has to be big enough to leave a sour taste in your mouth. Am truly sad to see such a Raleigh staple not see the value in the community their staff created. Cheers to Joe, Brennan, Brett, amber, and all of the others past a present (shout out Tim and Casey and Jackie!) for their place in our lives over all of these years! If you are looking for a coffee nearby, jubala (pendo), black & white (videri), heirloom are all great options (and sir Walter coffee and 42 & Lawrence are decent and close)

    This downtown Raleigh stop really came through when I was craving a breakfast sandwich!!! LOL…read more The staff was very friendly. Service was prompt. It's a small space but there's plenty of outdoor seating (and I believe there is additional indoor seating next door). Loved my bacon, egg, and cheese croissant! Added a nice fruit salad too. Just love the vibe of this part of downtown Raleigh!

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    A cute breakfast place in Downtown Raleigh that gets very busy! I came immediately after landing at…read morethe airport to get brunch on a weekday around noon. The place was crowded but there was no wait. I got seated immediately at a table near a column in the middle of the restaurant and Christy came over and asked if I wanted anything to drink. She brought me iced water and gave me time to look at the menu. I wanted to try so many things and I was too optimistic about ordering 3 things and finishing them myself. Good thing I only ordered 2 things! An order of fried catfish with home fries and one egg. And a biscuit with sausage gravy. The fried catfish was salted and well fried. It tasted delicious for my first bite! The home fries were basically cut potatoes, but they weren't very fried or flavored. I wished I ordered the side of apple sauce instead. The biscuit and sausage was good, but a bit too much for one person after eating a separate order already. Definitely bring more people so you can try more things. Also, I wished I had asked for sausage gravy on the side so I can try the biscuit on its own first as well. Furthermore, I would have more time to eat the catfish so I wasn't worried about the biscuit getting soggy. Christy came to check up on me every now and then. The place was buzzing with people and decorations so I didn't feel so alone. When it was time to pay, Christy brought me the check for me to pay at the cash register. Both Christy and the cashier were so friendly! The restaurant does have a women's and a mens restroom if needed.

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    4.5(240 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Two days in a row I've gone to layered croissant. The layers are on point and it was fascinating to…read morewatch the bakers use a machine to roll out the layers. I tried the passionfruit mango cruffin and the brown butter crookie. Both were spot on with their flavors. The passionfruit cream was especially noteworthy for being packed with flavor and yet not too sweet. The layers of pasty were perfection. There's one spot to order, though they do a brisk takeout business. Once ordered, items come out quickly. There is some seating, and if you order to stay, then they'll bring your items to the table. The vibe is bright and semi industrial with some pastel colors to soften it up. I love the bright windows, even if you're just looking out on the car's parked right outside!

    Ohhh, I have been sleeping on this place. No longer. Visited in September 2024 and tried pretty…read moremuch the whole menu of pastries: + LKA + raspberry pistachio + butterscotch Cruffin + Plum financier + Ham & cheese + Boston cream donut + Brown butter crookie + Classic croissant + Pain au chocolat Standouts were the raspberry pistachio and ham & cheese. Also loved the filling in the financier, and the brown butter cookie was top notch. Cruffin was another highlight. Iced coffee was alright. Will get the iced purple matcha next time. This bakery is definitely born from the Dominique Ansel/Supermoon Bakehouse era, and they are executing very well. (I've had some baaaad knockoff cruffins/cronuts/croissant hybrids, but this place is killing it.)

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