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    East Cafe

    3.7 (14 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Reagan B.

    Spending the day at the North Carolina Museum of Art was absolutely lovely and the best part was lunch at the Eat Cafe. You order at the counter then pick out your own table, either inside or outside. They then bring you your food. It was quick and everything came out exactly as we ordered. Lemme tell ya, this chicken salad croissant was AMAZING. So full of flavor and the croissant was buttery and the absolute perfect vehicle for the chicken salad. Accompanied with crispy fries, this meal was life giving. The vibes were just excellent here. We were able to eat and then relax at our table for over an hour. It wasn't busy, I guess since it was a Wednesday, so it was super comfy.

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    Renee S.

    This little cafe is part of the North Carolina Museum of Art. My daughter and I went on Wednesday and it wasn't busy. You can, however, make reservations. I chose the tarragon chicken salad on croissant. It was so delicious! I'm diabetic so I didn't choose fries as my side but instead chose fresh fruit. The museum has an east building and a west building. We lunched in between. They also have salads and other light fare to choose from. This was convenient and a little jewel of a place to eat.

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    First visit to the *new cafe at NCMA. I will absolutely return. Great food, great service. Thank you Izzy!

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    I really enjoyed the Tea Service for Art in Bloom, the service was exceptional, the view of the park was stunning, the food was amazing!!

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    Union Station Deli And Catering - #9 Prosicutto di Parma

    Union Station Deli And Catering

    4.1(15 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    As much as I want to gate keep, I will share how much I LOVED this place It was our first time so…read morewe went all out and tried as much as we could. It was so hard to pick favorites because they were all so good. Literally every time we tried something new, we were like this is my favorite It was a hard decision but a decision that my husband and I agreed on, which doesn't always happen!! We only ranked the sandwiches Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Roll Reuben Chicken Parm I've been talking to my husband about his bodega order from NY! I've been hearing about this darn bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll for a while and been wondering how good could it be but after trying it here, I must try one in NY Reuben was sooooo good too! Sauerkraut + Russian dressing combo was insane. I loved this so much! I will most likely get this one 90% time that I go here! My husband looooves chicken parm and I'm usually not the biggest fan because of the way other places cook the chicken but I really liked it here! Chicken was suuuper crispy and didn't get soggy. Highly recommend!

    The food is good but expensive, be prepared to spend at least $20 for two things. The employees…read morewere nice and my order was ready in about 10 minutes or less. Nice and clean environment. Will eat here again whenever I take the train.

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    Meat & Bite - Smashed Burger Tenders Combo

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    4.7(94 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Food and Drink: I had Meat & Bite for the first time while on a work trip! For dinner, I had the…read morespecial with a smashburger, chicken tenders and french fries. The smashburger was phenomenal!!! It had their special sauce, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on it. The burger was well seasoned and cooked just right with those smashburger crispy edges. The chicken tenders were also well seasoned, crispy, fresh, and actually tender to the bite. The fries had the perfect amount of salt and crisp and I didn't expect to get it, but my meal also came with a nice slice of texas toast. Overall, I left with a good first impression, and am definitely coming back next time I'm in Raleigh. Customer Service: Upon arrival, the owner introduced herself to me and welcomed me in. She was soooooo friendly!!! I appreciated her entrusting me to one of her cashiers for recommendations when I told her it was my first visit! He was down to earth and very outgoing when asking what I had a taste for and how hungry I was and advising how he hooks his food up! Needless to say, him recommending the special was the best idea! Ambiance: This place is casual, well-lit and inviting. It's next to the college campus so it's ideal for a group of friends meeting up in the evening or for lunch!

    Amazing service, prices are great. Food is good for the price, very clean and healthy tasting…read more I wish their chicken was crispier but it's still healthy tasting and cheaper than canes. We'll be back! Had really good service last time :)

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    Drift Cafe

    4.1(109 reviews)
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    I finally checked out Drift Cafe and it's definitely one of those spots that feels like a mini…read moreescape in the middle of Raleigh. The space is super light, airy, and gives off that laid-back coastal vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The menu leans into that "wellness but still indulgent" balance. everything I tasted was fresh and thoughtfully made. The coffee was a standout too, smooth and not overly sweet, which I personally loved. A lot of people come here for the breakfast burritos, pancakes, and specialty lattes, so it's a solid brunch option if you want something a little elevated from the usual rotation. Service was friendly and pretty quick, even when it got busy, which I appreciated. It does get packed, especially on weekends, so just be ready for a bit of a wait.

    Super cute place with plenty of parking options and gender neutral bathrooms. 10am on a Friday and…read moreit was packed. Conveniently with one table open. Drinks: I ordered a matcha latte, iced with oat milk. I knew it was a mistake as I watched them make it and the match came out of a squeeze bottle. My mom ordered hot black coffee, claiming it tasted burnt and was undrinkable. Mains: I ordered the strawberries & cream pancakes which came with three extremely tiny pancakes, that tasted like whole wheat. The "fresh jam" was overly sugared and had a smoothie like consistency. For $16 I was hungry and disappointed. My mom ordered the grain and egg bowl, wait it was underwhelming. Shocked there are so many positive reviews.

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