Lucci Blue's in Downtown Varina is a cozy, stylish spot with thoughtful décor. The menu offers a…read morenice variety of coffee, wine, beer and tasty food options. They only offer one beer on tap but if you head to the back there is a cooler with cans. I've tried the honey pear flatbread, baked brie, bruschetta and hot honey, crispy prosciutto flatbread and affogato with amaretto. They have a small retail space with wine and items available for purchase. This spot is a must visit.

I heard about this place yesterday morning and I was intrigued to where it is located since I'm…read morealways in this area. I thought there's only the bar and grill there. So while I was around, I decided to look for it and we found it. It looks big on the outside and when you go in the left side, your gaze will lock into this spot to your right and it will suddenly transport you to an Italian villa to park yourself on the couch. I wanted to do this but our eyes caught more, the walls, the other cozy table and chairs, the bar like set up to get your coffee, tea, refreshers, or simply eat there. Along the wall by the cashier, they offer to go treats, dark chocolate bars, beef jerky's, cheese bites, high end chips... the pastry display will soon be packed with other goodies that they get delivered. Right now, they have muffins, lemon bars. I also saw a deli meat since they will be serving charcuterie too. By the back door to the patio, they sell bottled drink of all sorts, some I've never seen. We bought a refresher and a chocolate bar that I thought were delicious. The chocolate is of high quality and will bring you satisfaction. The wine area, located to the right side can be closed off for private events or other events. They will offer wine tasting, bottle that you can purchase whether cold or room temp. Once the area is fully finished and stocked, this will be a beautiful spot. The bathrooms are gorgeous and spacious. You will need to check it out for yourself. Lastly, the owners are so nice. I've never met them before but she is the warmest being. She gave us a tour, explained to us how they operate and that soon she will be posting events located above the building where you can enter at the door with an awning 2a. Also, soon, if you are seating outside in the back, you can tap at the small window to order a drink. How convenient is that? Right now, please be patient as they still work out all the kinks to perfect their spot. It is a nice place to go while we wait for our children doing sports near by.

It's my first time here... Thursday night, Jazz night! This place is fabulous! It's very warm and…read morewelcoming. This is what you call a No judgement, hang out at home kind of vibe. The people were all very down to earth. It's Pet-friendly here so you never know who you're going to meet. We were fortunate to meet Bud! He loves the ladies. They have a bucket of dog treats at the bar for the fur babies. The entertainment was great. We enjoyed 2 different females on the mic with beautiful voices. Drinks: you name it! Note -- there is no drink menu. They have a very large selection of wine, beer, and liquor... take your pick. There isn't any food served here either. But the owner lets you bring your own meals and snacks with you. And let's Shout out to the tapster-- Liisa! She had me try pickled okra for the first time. She is the best!!

I came to Niche on a whim. I was having a bad day; a bad week really. Personal and…read moreprofessional-wise. I was just tired of shitty people and I wanted to go to a place that felt good. I just don't think I expected what I got. Upon entering, I was received by a small very warm and beautifully lit bar that simply felt special. I looked over the available wine and asked the gentleman at the corner seat if the seat next to him was taken. Little did I know that the gracious gentleman who kindly offered me the seat was none other than the proprietor of Niche, Mr. Ted Powell and that's when my night really started as Ted graciously regaled me with amazing stories between the pause on the songs played by the band. What a vibrant spirit this man has. If you go here, you have to meet Ted. From telling me about how he acquired the place, his daughter, Budstock, Maverick Rose Music Hour, and sharing details of each nights events at Niche, he made my first visit (just me myself and I) a beautiful one. He couldn't stop talking about how wonderful a mixologist Andy is. Don't get it twisted. This man is more than a bartender. He's a diplomatic mixologist who knows how to let patrons know, in the most respectful but boundary maintaining way, how to behave. I saw him in action and it was a beautiful thing to see him basically offer up a dose of kindness with a dash of "you better check yourself before you wreck yourself." If a place could be described by one word, Niche's word would be KINDNESS. I felt like I was taken care of. Thank you Ted and Andy for being so kind on my first visit and turning my night around. I look forward to future visits. This place is most definitely a must visit when in North Carolina!

The mill is a nice place to chill at for work study etc. I go here for studying or doing school…read morehere and it's quite nice. The service is pretty fast which I like since fast service is nice. The food here is quite good here which I also like too. I myself personally go for two reasons aka school or music bingo every first Friday of the month when I can make it. All in all I like the mill and would suggest it.

Coffee was okay, it could have been the flavor I got. The oat milk had a strange texture not sure…read morewhy. The service was good, they were very nice and attentive. The place is really cute. Places to sit and chat and they also have a bar for later in the day. I would try it again but maybe a hot latte or a different flavor.

Terrific beer on tap, plus wonderful selection of Cold Beer in their cooler, need to go there on…read moreThursday evening...

TCB is the local watering hole where those wanting to escape downtown Fuquay and Varina can come…read morefor a relaxing fun atmosphere and enjoy some drinks. They have a great selection of rotating taps with a focus on German beers. They usually keep at least a couple IPA and Stout taps. They also have wine by the glass. Parking can be a bit of a pain. TCB only has two official parking spots, if there are any spots in the lot use those ones last because all of the lot frequently fills up due to Winging It next door...especially on their trivia night. So if you leave the TCB only spots open someone who can't find a spot may get one. On the bright side, Winging It takes phone in orders and will deliver it to TCB at the bar for you if you ask. Outside food is obviously welcome since they don't have a restaurant. Interesting fact, under the previous owners there was a brewery that shared space with TCB called 3rd Degree Brewhouse. They didn't survive the covid years but it was cool! They regularly have food trucks on some Fridays and Saturdays (who will ultimately steal those two parking spots). They do have some bar food including hot pretzels served with beer cheese and mustard and it's pretty good. They are super dog friendly....like if dogs bother you, don't come here. The owners dogs are sweet and behave. They are also kid and family friendly. Some of the visitors on the other hand, their owners need to train their pups a bit more. I have seen a few squabbles over the years and heard more than a few barking contests. Don't worry, they are usually calmed down fast. And I won't let you know if I was talking about the dogs, kids or maybe both. One of my favorite things is that they use Untappd. You can see their menu on there as well as check in beers as you drink them. As of writing this I have 192 check in's there across at least 6 years. I used to be a regular but I cut back on my drinking and haven't been in awhile, but I need to go to get to 200 check ins! They frequently host DJ Gino for Music Bingo which is my favorite. He also does music, karaoke, record nights, and probably some other DJ-eeyness that I'm forgetting. There are dozens of board games inside, a couple video games, Touch Tunes, TVs to watch sports, and even a golf arcade game. Outside they have corn hole and covered picnic tables with some really nice rocking chairs. Cigar smoking is allowed out front. Aside from the rotating taps, they have a huge selection of refrigerated and non-refrigerated beer, non-alcoholic beer, kids drinks like root beer and Saranack Shirley Temples, and a few other things. Tap water and cups is back in the corner. My only gripe about this place is the $2 uncharge to open a beer from the cooler onsite. Seriously bro, come one, we're already tipping 20-25% on the purchase of that $9 can, I think the bartender could open it no problem and not make it a $13-14 can of beer. This is the only bottle shop that I used to frequent that had a "cork fee" for opening beer purchased there cold. I eventually just started buying a couple to go instead of drinking them there to save the extra cost. Last bonus fact: They used to have a run club and I went a few times and was the slowest one. We ran behind Kohls in those neighborhoods. Then we'd all come over and drink the calories back on but the worst part was on run club night they served free brats with sauerkraut and mustard...so we really put back on the exercise effort.

I decided to check out Harvey johns steakhouse in angier on Wednesday, and the service was amazing…read moreour server Amy was so kind and she got us everything we needed and she also made sure our cups never were empty. Brayden was amazing he was so attentive and got us everything we asked for. I got the crab stuffed shrimp as a appetizer and i will get it again it was so flavorful, for the main course me and my husband got the sirloin deal and it was amazing for the price and what we got. we defiently will be coming back every week. if your looking for a good steakhouse locally come to Harvey johns steakhouse.

My parents recently moved to the area, and one thing we all agree on is a love for a great steak…read more So when they heard about Harvey John's--and their $45 Tuesday prime rib special--they tried it and loved and brought me while I was visiting. We made a rookie mistake: no reservation. Day before Christmas Eve. The only table available was by the door, which, for us, is a hard no. It was already chilly outside, and sitting by the door means constant drafts, tense shoulders, and food cooling faster with every opening. Not ideal, especially when you're settling in for a proper steak dinner. To their credit, the hostess tried everything--even showing us the reservation layout for the evening. The owner came over personally, and in the end, our options were simple: take the door table or come back at 7:30 pm when more tables would open. We were hungry, but we chose comfort over impatience. My dad left his number just in case a table opened sooner. We went home, had light snacks, and--surprise--got a call at 6:55 pm. Not only was a table available, it was a booth. That alone told me everything I needed to know about how they run this place. Stellar Client Care. When we returned, the owner John Linderman,met us at the door--warm, apologetic, and genuinely appreciative that we came back. The entire staff operates like a well-oiled team, with hospitality that feels intentional rather than performative. It's been a good while since I experienced an owner manager stop by every table to check in. A gesture from better dining times. Now, the food. We ordered: * Stuffed Shrimp with crab meat * Sausage bombs * Prime rib * A tomahawk ribeye to split I don't know if Harvey John's is officially farm-to-table, but the steak tasted incredibly clean--like actual beef. As a native New Yorker living in Los Angeles, I've eaten at many top-tier steakhouses--BOA, Ruth's Chris, Musso & Frank, Nick & Stef's, Steak 48--and I can confidently say this tomahawk was more flavorful and tasted fresher than all of them. Who knew a small-town North Carolina steakhouse would deliver a truly high-end experience? I'm no chef, but I do have a refined palate, and this meal was memorable. Honestly? If Michelin ever looks this way, they should take note. It's comforting to know you can leave one of the biggest food cities in the world and still find a steakhouse worthy of becoming a new regular favorite. Pro tip: Make a reservation--just to be safe. Cheers to Harvey John's.

I visited Smash Burger many months ago and found the burgers truly "smashing". Loved my mushroom…read moreSwiss burger. Now! The onion rings: home new level of perfection! Huge, extra crisp in a thick batter, it was love at first bite! The atmosphere, the backdrop, the scenes and setting were beyond fetching. I had to admire the "bar of many colors." The brilliant bottles and prestigious brands, were an epic sculptural vision to behold, front and center stage. Planted right on the corner of historic 242 S.Main, it can't help but be charming, fit for the cool historic block. The sidewalk the passes by the storefronts in the street is fit for a photo! I hear it gets very busy on weekend nights, so get there early for a window seat or a choice bar stool! They are cool andcergk

Service was good, atmosphere was good, and we love the food here…read more..... ....but very disappointed to see the edamame disappeared from the menu. Was one of our favorites to order and a large reason we came to the restaurant.

Came in to celebrate a birthday with friends. We sat at the bar with no waiting but for booths and…read moretables the hosts must seat you. The bartender took our orders and the food was out promptly. There was a fair amount of ambient background noise of diners and some television. The food was delicious and we all had a great time. C'mon by for a brew.

Relaxed atmosphere, great service, and many t.v's…read more We ordered from our red comfy booth and found the menu expansive. Our server was very kind and attentive. Large draft beer list is on their website. The appetizers were very tasty and flavorful. The entrees were disappointing. I ordered the nachos and the ratio to chips and toppings were way off. The mojo chicken sandwich on special was dry and all of our fries were undercooked.

"Though it's a small beer garden, this place is perfect for meeting some great people. The owner,…read moreMike, is incredibly knowledgeable about different beers and can suggest the perfect brew based on your palate. It's also dog-friendly, so you can bring your little ones along. A cozy spot with a welcoming atmosphere that's definitely worth a visit!"

I discovered this bottle shop thanks to a yelp search. They have 6 beers on tap and a cooler…read moresection. It is smaller and so is the bottle selection but they still had some good choices. The service wasn't the friendliest when we walked in so I was a tad turned off by that.

Paige was great!…read more Wings were awesome, going back for trivia next week! I ask for a tooth pick and she brought me one with a little USA flag on it, adorable.

Zoai and Andi were AMAZING tonight! They are such a great team. Everything was wonderful. Thanks…read morefor having such a great restaurant !

Ordered pickup tonight and it was PERFECT The steak was…read morefull of flavor, the baked potato was HUGE, and the salad was actually fresh -- real bacon, crisp veggies, and the ranch was so good! So glad I didn't feel like going to Texas Roadhouse... I literally don't think I'll go anywhere else for steak now!

Food was not as good as last time I went and I ordered the same sandwich, French dip. Couldn't find…read moreonions or cheese on one half. Husband's salad was very good. We sat outside and they had some kind of machines on porch which were very noisy. I don't think they were air conditioners because was hot there.