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.

This casual downtown Raleigh restaurant has a very authentic Southern vibe. From the red-and-white…read morechecked tablecloths to the other old-fashioned decor and the Southern cuisine menu offerings, you will know you are in North Carolina when you dine here. Walking in feels like you've stepped into a time capsule from a few decades back (for those who like that retro feel - I usually opt for more modern/contemporary vibes so this was a change of pace for me). Its downtown location adds to the retro feel because it is in a quaint marketplace area with cobblestone walkways. And they serve breakfast all day which is great if you are a breakfast lover like me. They have fantastic omelets. I tried the veggie omelet and it was delicious. Service was good. We were promptly seated and our waiter appeared rather quickly too. The food was served soon after ordering.

My friend wanted some pancakes for dinner so we chose this diner. The waitstaff were nice and…read moreefficient. The place was clean but the booths can be tight. The portions were good and my friend enjoyed her pancakes. I had a patty melt and was left unimpressed. The meat had no seasoning at all. Their homemade chips are good. They come out hot and adding salt and pepper to mine while hot made them perfect. I even took some to go. The lemonade is the star here. It's fresh squeezed and perfectly sweet. I works buy this by the jug! I would consider coming here for breakfast again if it wasn't so far from where I live.

I decided to give The Shiny Diner another try and I'm very glad I did. I think lunchtime is…read moredefinitely the time to go since breakfast and dinner are way too slammed. I came around 12:30pm and was seated right away. Our waitress was so kind and checked on us frequently. I ordered the breakfast burrito again and it was amazing just like last time. The salsa is to die for and I highly recommend this restaurant.

This is one of those spaces that does half the work before the food even hits the table. It used to…read morebe an old-school diner, and a lot of that DNA is still there. The bones feel nostalgic, but the overall vibe is current and lively. It's the kind of place that feels familiar but still cool. Service Service is where things really clicked. Our server knew the menu inside out and guided us through it with confidence. Every recommendation landed. It also felt like one of those menus where it would be hard to order poorly. The Food The menu leans comfort food with a modern edge, and it's done really well across the board. We started with a Caesar salad with dill pickle dressing, which sounds like it shouldn't work but absolutely does. Bright, fresh, and just different enough to be interesting without trying too hard. The beet salad was also excellent, clean flavors and well balanced. Then came the pimento cheese with fried crackers. This might have been the sleeper hit. The crackers are dangerously good. Simple idea, executed perfectly, and hard to stop eating. For mains, the fried chicken was solid but didn't stand out the same way the starters did. The short rib pot pie, on the other hand, was exactly what you want from a dish like that. Rich, flaky, and deeply comforting. Overall Poole's is the kind of place where everything feels considered, from the space to the service to the food. It's approachable, well executed, and very easy to enjoy.

Our second visit for dinner at Poole's since relocating to downtown Raleigh last year. We were just…read moreas impressed on this recent visit as we were a few months ago. We opted for a reservation at the bar, and we enjoyed excellent service from Brittany and Kylie. They were attentive and very detailed with the excellent service that we have found out is the norm in every one of Ashley Christensen's restaurants. Our starter of roasted beets had an incredible blend of buttermilk blue cheese with white balsamic thyme, pickled pumpkin, and Marcona almonds. So yummy. Then my husband and I shared the Ricotta Gnocchi that we agree is the BEST gnocchi we have ever had the privilege of eating. So light in spite of a duck bolognese being the sauce. Fried rosemary sparked my home chef mind for future meals! We also shared the Brussels sprout upon Brittany's recommendation. One of the most unique preparations on Brussels sprouts ever with oyster mushrooms and a sherry cream sauce. We typically pass on dessert, but the description of their Pear Tart Tatin coupled with Kylie's verbal description hooked us and we were thrilled to enjoy every bite of the hazelnut praline ice cream that is part of this beautiful dessert.

Great food, friendly staff. 1st time here was great! Clean restaurant, quick service the Breakfast…read morePlate was good.

I tell you the truth whenever I give a five star is because they're deserving meeting all top tiers…read moreand critters in my restaurant journey; the food the service and always go check out the ambiance please :D. A Place at the Table is Raleigh first pay as you go kitchen, there's no limit on the quality of the team, volunteers and atmosphere. With eatery space outdoors, indoor and upstairs a fast kitchen with flavorful healthy options stop in and volunteer for a hour for a meal or pay the suggested option prices given. Flavorful rich creamy soup with fresh crisp ingredients!!! The staff is welcoming always greeting with a smile and cheerful loving family feel this kitchen is the way foundation of service should be. Thank you for always pursuing I have a great experience. .

Just left and wow it was an amazing breakfast. Had the western omelet and it was FULL...absolutely…read moreloaded! The hash browns (breakfast potatoes) were delicious and I loved the biscuit. The hubs said his breakfast was really good and his corned-beef hash was perfect. IMHO it's a little on the pricey side (what isn't these days) but you will definitely leave full and happy. Amy M was our server and honestly one of the best waitresses I have ever had. Happy, sweet and very attentive.

I gave Barry's Cafe a try for a weekday breakfast. It's a typical breakfast cafe with a…read morefire-fighter theme. My breakfast burrito arrived at the table hot and was good. The hash browns, deep-fried frozen potato cubes, were served hot but should have stayed in the fryer for a while longer as they were undercooked and too starchy. Service was great until my meal arrived, then the server stopped paying attention to me and did not refill my drink at the time I needed a refill the most. Barry's Cafe absolutely needs to make a reasonable profit, but it also needs to provide a reasonable value to its Customers. Here's where Barry's fell short: after taxes and credit-card fees, my burrito and beverage was over $20. With a mandated 18% tip, I walked out of the door having spent $23.95 . All in all, I felt it was a very poor value. There was nothing sufficiently compelling about Barry's Cafe to make me return.

This restaurant was a surprise. I've only ever seen the outside, but the inside is something…read moreentirely new. When you walk in it's like stepping into a 1950s diner, and you're about to discuss a very important detective case with your partner. The upstairs is even better; great for coming together. It's so incredibly beautiful. The skylight is amazing. The food was affordable ($9.4) and very tasty, service was decent. They were kind, not very enthusiastic, though! lol

I ordered 2 breakfast meals through Uber eats and they sent me NOTHING of what I ordered! I thought…read moreit could be the uber driver who possibly picked up the wrong order but inspected the bag and there was my receipt with my original order on it. This sucks because I am sick so I can not just get up and go to the place like I want to. I had to take it up with uber and get a refund. But I am livid that I now have to order a second order for myself and my son! This needs to be addressed with your staff to get it right. I pay for a service to get said service so I would appreciate getting what I paid for! This was my first and last time ordering from them.

A Classic Diner Experience in Downtown Raleigh…read more Anyone who follows me knows two things I love very much: breakfast and diners (along with other short-order restaurants). I definitely found a gem in Glenwood South that immediately reminded me of the classic diners I grew up with in New Jersey. For readers unfamiliar with Jersey diners: think a no-nonsense, sit-down restaurant serving breakfast all day, great coffee, generous portions, and a menu built around eggs, griddle items, comfort food, and attentive table service. Tucker Street Diner delivers that same spirit--just set in the fashionable Glenwood South neighborhood rather than along a highway. Tucker Street Diner is located within the Smoky Hollow mixed-use development in the Glenwood South area of downtown Raleigh. Smoky Hollow is a large, modern complex featuring retail, restaurants, Class-A office space, structured parking, and residential units. The diner occupies ground-level retail space in the office building at 421 North Harrington Street, right at the corner of the pedestrian promenade along Tucker Street. The restaurant is designed as a modern American diner with nostalgic retro touches--checkerboard floors and glossy booths--blended with contemporary comfort and urban flair. It clearly evokes classic diner aesthetics while catering to a diverse downtown crowd. The menu focuses on classic American diner fare: all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, specialty comfort food, and blue-plate specials. Breakfast options include pancakes, eggs, bacon, burritos, and creative dishes such as breakfast burritos and open-face sandwiches with gravy. Desserts, milkshakes, and coffee/espresso drinks are also available. I visited early on a Friday morning during New Year's week. I was greeted warmly and quickly served a solid, classic diner cup of coffee (likely a medium roast). Even with limited office activity that morning, the diner still had a steady flow of customers. I ordered the chicken-fried steak with two sunny-side-up eggs, home fries, and rye toast. The steak was nicely breaded, and the white gravy--served on a separate plate--was rich and flavorful. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The home fries were cubed potatoes (different from the shredded style often found up north) and were very good. Large slices of buttered rye toast, topped with both grape and strawberry jelly, rounded out what was a very satisfying breakfast. Portions were generous for the price, and the overall value felt right for a downtown, full-service diner--especially given the quality of the food and the attentiveness of the service. The classic diner theme and attention to cleanliness extended even to the gender-neutral restrooms, one of which is accessible. The accessible restroom was occupied at the time, so I used the other; it was clean, pleasantly scented, and well stocked. In short, Tucker Street Diner feels like a Jersey diner dropped into a Southern downtown--comfort food, eggs, and gravy instead of biscuits--with a welcoming atmosphere and reliable execution. I left full, satisfied, and already planning a return visit.

This is definitely a cute diner spot with classic menu options. I got the diner jewel and I loved…read morethe pancakes, but everything else was just average. I will say the service was great though. Half of my food didn't come out when everyone else's did and even though it took about 2 minutes to get it, they still took all of it off my bill. That's how you do customer service! I'll definitely be back again if I'm in the area and try some different options!

Decided to get some breakfast at Flying Biscuit…read more I ended up getting the Flying Biscuit Breakfast which came with 2 eggs, grits, and chicken sage sausage with their $5 mimosa! They also give me a complimentary flying biscuit with some JAM and that biscuit & JAM was AWESOME! It's not that far from my job, I will definitely be back!

The service was nice and the food was good at The Flying Biscuit Cafe in Village District! I met a…read morefriend here on a Saturday at 10am for breakfast and we were sat right away. Freebird Benedict with Moon Dusted Potatoes: A twist on a Benedict - Chicken tenders, chicken sausage gravy, and a poached egg on top of a split biscuit. Yum! I loved the potatoes, the seasoning was on point! Fluffy Flying Biscuit with Cranberry Apple Butter: Great biscuit. The cranberry apple butter was nice, but I think I would prefer plain butter. Firecracker Shrimp Wrap with Truffle-Parmesan Fries: My friend had this and she let me try a shrimp and some fries. The shrimp was cooked well and I enjoyed the spice of the sauce. I enjoyed the fries too (really well seasoned), but I liked the Moon Dusted Potatoes that came with my dish more. There is a Flying Biscuit closer to my house, so I can't wait to check out that location next!