Just ok... but we would try it again... We went on Mother's Day for dinner (2 adults, 2 kids)... pretty close to the end of the night. It was very bright and very cold on the inside and unfortunately we were seated right next to a vent. Our server took a while to come over to acknowledge us (we did have 2 other servers who checked on us after asking us if we'd been helped yet, and took our drink order). I ordered the Raspberry Beret- it was very good. When our waitress finally came, we ordered the Crab Dip for an appetizer, I ordered the Seafood Bucatini, and my husband ordered the Morgan Street Chicken (the kids ordered from the kids menu). The crab dip was tasty, but there was a very thick layer of cheese on top. The saltines were greasy and broke easily. The Seafood Bucatini had good flavor. For the price, the noodle to seafood ratio wasn't great, but that's to be expected. The Morgan Street Chicken was just ok - there was so much sauce. (The mashed potatoes were good, but the kale wasn't). The kids pasta came with marinara sauce, but it left much to be desired (we probably could have asked for more sauce). Overall, it seems there is potential for this restaurant; maybe we just caught them on a bad night... read more

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The service at Irregardless Cafe is impeccable. From the greetings and warm welcome from the hostess and when I sat down to dine with others. The restaurant gets really busy for good reason. Our waitress was pleasant and asked for food allergies and accommodated without an issue. I had the shrimp & grits, a side salad, and a cocktail. I enjoyed the sleepy thyme cocktail. I only needed one! A live guitarist was playing and that was a nice addition to the ambiance. I felt at home and it gave all the country and southern vibes. The menu has a variety of items including vegan options. I've read other reviews about struggles to park but the parking was effortless for me. Plenty of street parking and there is a lot behind the construction site, as mentioned on the restaurant's website. read more

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This is still such a wonderful place where folks with different dietary lifestyles can enjoy good/quality food. They do dinner, brunch and fortunately for our group, Friday lunch. We had a large party and they were able to accommodate us, which was greatly appreciated. They set us up at two round tables next to each other and we had terrific service. Drinks & Food were enjoyed by all. I had the Salmon with Veggies, which was terrific, but definitely on the light side. Portions in general are on the smaller side here, but you're paying for quality. If you are trying to make Vegans/Vegetarians plus meat eaters happy, this is still your place! Note: Parking...there's still a gravel lot diagonal across the street. Also street parking on the side and behind. read more

Came here when visiting my brother, and will definitely become a staple when we come back to the area! The staff was helpful and friendly, and the restaurant itself is cute. The food was fantastic. I got the goat cheese salad to start. The flavors of the maple candied walnuts, with the beets and craisins, with the creamy goat cheese and lemon dressing worked so well together. Had the lamb shank with grits as my main. Delicious! I love that the menu clearly marks which items are vegan and gluten free, as my sister-in-law who is vegan could easily order without having to ask about each item. There are also so many vegan options, and so many gluten free options! Definitely does not feel like you're having to pick between the 1-2 "safe" items. Oh, and I'm not usually a drinker, but the Sleepy Thyme cocktail is SO good! read more

Irregardless Cafe - Sleepy Thyme cocktail - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I've been there several times while visiting family in Raleigh. Always a nice choice of meals and the food is always very tasty. read more

Great chicken and waffles. I also tried the crab Benedict's which was pretty good, but the Chicken n waffles are out of this world.

This is one of my favorites. We took our vegetarian friends and we were able to enjoy a fantastic meal. There was also live music that created a perfect ambiance. My favorite was the mushroom steak. It was so flavorful with so much umami I forgot I was eating a fungi! read more

Even though it was a full house the service was fast and friendly! The fried mushroom plate reminded me of fried chicken. It was so good! I wish it had a bit of spice to it but I understand a lot of people probably aren't into spice. read more

Thanksgiving dinner at Irregardless in Raleigh was ridiculously expensive ($154 for 2) and incredibly disappointing. I had the traditional Thanksgiving dinner (entree plus two "shareables"and Jim had salmon. The salmon was nice but quite small in portion size. We each had a glass of wine, and Jim also had a soda. He had asked for a lemon wedge to be included. He had to ask twice. Same for the butter, which didn't come with the rolls, and were not delivered until we reminded them at the end of our meal. The turkey was hard to combat, rife with gristle and skin, thinly sliced as if from a deli. White meat only, without any option. Not at all what I associate with Thanksgiving dinner. The entire plate was barely warm and certainly a far cry from a nice, hot Thanksgiving dinner plate. The stuffing was unremarkable. The mashed potatoes were thrown down as if from an ice cream scooper. The green bean casserole was a few green beans drowning in goop. Our server was a very nice young lady; however, we had to ask for several items twice, including the bag for our take-home boxes. There was barely enough cranberry sauce, and I could have asked for more, but all things considered... Why bother. I should have sent back the plate with the complaint that it was not hot enough. I should not have tipped 20%, but I did. I considered tipping at 18% but there was no point. I should have tipped only 15%. Really, she deserved only a 10% tip, but my sister used to be a waitress, and she has instilled in me the importance of treating wait staff nicely when it comes time for a tip. I will never return to Irregardless, and I will certainly cross them off my Thanksgiving dinner list, whether for catering or dining in. What a wasted Thanksgiving. What a waste of money. read more

A group of us recently had the pleasure of dining at Irregardless Cafe for Sunday brunch. It is a busy place so make sure to make reservations. We were warmly greeted when we arrived and taken to a round table. They have live music as well. I liked the farm to table concept and that they have their own garden. I also like restaurants with history. Irregardless Cafe opened in 1975. I read that it was the first North Carolina restaurant to be smoke free in 1985, 25 years before the state required it. Our waitress brought us black currant scones while bringing out the drink orders. When it was time to order, I went went the smoked salmon benedict. I was debating between that and the avocado toast. There were a lot of options on the menu so it was hard to narrow down to those. But eggs benedict is a favorite so I decided to try it with the salmon. It didn't disappoint. The eggs are the test with eggs benedict as the yolks need to be runny. These were perfect. All the flavors went together so well. I am looking forward to my next meal here. read more

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I'm late on the review. I know. Good times we're had by all. Food is excellent. Parking is straight trash!! 4.5 out of 5. My first time here. The appetizer golden raisin scones are fiyah!! We could have eaten a half dozen of those. Short ribs and grits. Oooh wee! Fork tender. A tad too fatty. Just a tad but not enough to ruin the dish. Grits were seasoned. Not a grain of sugar in sight. I said what I said. Grits are savory not sweet. It comes with an egg of choice. I don't eat eggs like that anymore so my friend ate them scrambled on my behalf. My friend got the shrimp and grits. He loved his meal as well. My friend from Cali was in NC this particular weekend. Bae had to work. Trust. When he saw the menu and our food pics he was not happy about missing brunch. There was live music. You could just could hear the performer over the restaurant chatter. It's not a huge place but the conversations fill the room. I saw several groups. Speed of service seemed to be unaffected. Feel free to come with your crew. Too lazy to look up the name I'd the desert. Sooooo cute. Presentation is everything and this place does not disappoint. Pro tip: Do not wear your cute shoes. The side street parking is a hill. Go at least 20-30 minutes early to find a good spot. Pro tip 2: Make a reservation. Trust me. I am all about a reservation. This place is very popular for brunch. Oh! I am a "meatarian" Yes. I know that isn't a word. However they had a plethora of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Typically I struggle in these types of restaurants but there were several meat options for me. read more

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Not a single bad thing to say about this establishment. My cousin recommended this place and it did not disappoint. The chicken and waffles were great! I loved the honey grain mustard the chicken came with. It was sweet and spicy and paired so well with the waffle too. The waffle it self was just the right thickness and moist too. The place opened at 10 and we had reservations for 10:30 and it was already so packed with people inside and outside! I love how they also have a huge parking lot half a block down from the restaurant and it's free too! I'm from a place where free parking is hard to come by! Whenever I make a trip back down I will revisit again! read more

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There's brunch and then there's brunch! We're always on the hunt for a great brunch spot and we stumbled upon a gem! We loved the food, ambiance and service. The food was super yummy. I got the smoked salmon hash and it had big chunks of smoked salmon. I could eat this every week! My wife got the frittata and thought it was really good. Since it was our first time, we decided to also order drinks and a dessert. So thankful that they take reservations! A huge plus is they have live music. It really set the mood. read more

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I would have been satisfied just eating those beignets and drinking a water lily, but everything was so scrumptious. Our group of four arrived early Saturday night after event. Our waitress did a great job and was both attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The water lily is my new favorite cocktail. I don't think there has anything better than a fresh beignet. Their menu was very cozy and both vegetable and meat entres were cooked to perfection. Definitely a must try. Will come again soon. read more

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Atmosphere: Irregardless has a welcoming and lovely environment, perfect for a weekend brunch. They also had live music when we visited, which added to the positive, lively experience. Service: Our server was friendly and patient as we asked different questions about their menu. The food also came out quickly. Food: We ordered the Shrimp and Grits and the Brisket Hash. Irregardless has some delicious Shrimp and Grits! The sauce was flavorful but not too salty -- it was creamy with notes of tomato. However, the dish got a bit too watery towards the end, and it could have benefitted from having more grits to soak up all the sauce. The Brisket Hash was good but did not wow us. The brisket was a little bit on the dry side, and it was rather plainly dressed with potatoes and eggs. For dessert, Irregardless kindly served us a Berry Clafoutis with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, on the house for a birthday celebration! Unfortunately, we weren't very impressed with the dessert. The berry clafoutis itself was sweet and fruity, but the vegan ice cream tasted oddly synthetic and did not go well with the pastry. Overall: We enjoyed coming to Irregardless for a birthday brunch. The friendly service, live music, and Shrimp and Grits made for a memorable brunch; however, the other aspects did not impress us as much. We hope to come back and indulge in their Shrimp and Grits again, along with some of their other options! read more

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Great food with fresh ingredients, organic as they said. The service was great, nice waitress. The ambience is decent with live subtle music. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Garden Frittata - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I bought my vegetarian friend here and he loved it! There are plenty options for vegetarian, vegan and carnivores. As a meat eater, I really appreciate having options for all. It's lovely to dine at a restaurant with so many options. read more

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Came back and I'm still a fan of this cafe. It has a fairly chill vibe, love the live music, and the servers are attentive. The salmon was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the seasonings. My company also enjoyed the chicken mole. And the tiramisu was surprisingly good. I would have liked a bit more of the coffee flavor to balance the sweet, but I'd order it again. Great place for a date night, highly recommend. read more

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I was really impressed with the organization of their hostess staff and being able to seat tables so quickly. Our server was really knowledgeable about the menu and gave us some really great info about the history and the options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free menu items. I ordered the Lox Brioche. The salmon is smoked in house and they put a hearty portion on my sandwich. All the ingredients tasted fresh and home made. My husband had the Brisket hash and his plate was colorful and full of flavor. 10/10 recommend for Sunday brunch. read more

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Man! What a fabulous spot! We walked in, had a small wait for the bar. Highly recommend getting a reservation. The staff was super awesome and friendly. They had violin players there. Drinks were great. They offered non alcoholic drinks, to include wine/beer/cocktails. The menu was so versatile! Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian options. Absolutely no complaints, I definitely want to go back. read more

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Had an early NYE dinner. Place was reservations only and was fairly full at 5. Looking around, I noticed three dishes seemed popular. The burger, Spanakopita, and half posted chicken. For whatever reason, I decided to see what a vegetarian would order and got the Coconut Tofu. It was nicely fried over shredded carrots and green beans. The sauce was unique and delicious. It was a mango base with miso. Service was too fast, guessing they wanted to keep tables turning. With a drink and entree, we were done in 35 minutes. Exceptional flavor gives this 5 stars. But for a $70+ meal 35 minutes seemed a tad short. read more

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A perfect brunch spot. We didn't know it was as popular as it was so we were so surprised to see the completely full restaurant and line out the door so definitely make reservations before coming here. The service here was great and everyone was so welcoming and kind from the minute we stepped into the door to the moment we left. It was a pretty big restaurant with a very lively atmosphere. The brunch menu had a good amount of delicious options, we couldn't choose 2 so we chose 3. They also have a nice list of cocktails to choose from. We chose the shrimp and grits, vegan burrito, pancakes, and mimosas. I get shrimp and grits almost anywhere I go and I will say Irregardless is now in the top 3 best ones I've had in Raleigh. Easily. Everything about it was perfect- this is a must get. The pancakes were good and the vegan burrito was surprisingly VERY delicious! It was crispy with a delicious filling and the sauce that came with it was a nice addition as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, not just vegans. This was a great brunch experience and I'm definitely looking forward to trying their dinner options. read more

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We came in as a party of 5 to have a late brunch and to celebrate a birthday. Our service was phenomenal, the food was amazing and reasonably priced, and our overall experience was wonderful. Everyone loved their foos orders. I tried the cold brew martini. Loved it! And the avocado toast was insane! I don't think I'll be able to order it from anywhere else. We will all definitely be back. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Avocado toast!!! So good! - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Exceptional food! Best Shrimp & Grits EVER! A busy, but quiet atmosphere that looks like a great spot for special occasions, casual dinners, and brunches. The service was very friendly and professional. read more

This place is always amazing! Their seasonal menu changes but you cannot go wrong. There's soldering for everyone here. Vegan, vegetarian, or if you eat meat! read more

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A welcoming place with a quaint, cozy vibe, making me think of family Easter brunch :) Lots of vegan/vegetarian options and generous portions. The servers are so friendly and helpful! Would certainly be back on a sunny day to enjoy the outdoor seatings again! read more

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The food here is so good. You can tell everything is made with quality ingredients, and all portions were pretty big. Service was great and even while busy the food came out pretty quickly which we appreciated bc we were starving! Would come back again - so many of the brunch dishes looked great. read more

Irregardless Cafe - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We had 2 appetizers: Sesame Foccacia - this was dry and not fresh and you could tell it was a bit hard. Wasn't too flavorful. It came out soo quickly too like wasn't even warm. Tomato Bruschetta - this was pretty tasty but I would have imagined the tomatoes to be fresh. It was overly marinated like it's been sitting there. Bruschetta is really easy to make fresh so I was pretty shocked. I could see it being great if fresh For main course, we had: Chopped Steak - we didn't realize it was jaut like a ground beef patttie lol! Thought it would have been an actual steak cut. But the flavor is there and yummy red wine reduction. It was served with mashed potatoes so it was yummy. Was jaut thrown off from the Pattie lol Tempeh Curry - this was good we liked the sauce. With tempeh, you really need a lot of sauce because it's bland and tasteless but the overall food was yummy. At first, I didn't like all of the sauce on my plate but it does make sense to serve it that way because of the tempeh. It was definitely an acquired taste because I find myself looking to pair the rice with an actual meat either chicken or beef hahahaha Our server was nice and kind. The place itself is nice and we enjoyed the live music. Wouldn't want to pay the price we paid for what we ordered though. read more

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Very overpriced, super small portions, small menu, not much flavor, single cans of soda, decent service. Best thing was the burger which you can get a burger twice the size, twice the quality, and half the price at Cali Burger in Apex. Everything else was too small a portion, not flavorful, and a rip off. I don't even think the salmon was 6oz, was undercooked, and was like $31. Dessert was good but also, small and over priced. Coffee was good but it was basically two shot glasses of coffee. I could have eaten close to $100 of mediocre food here and still not be full. Totally not worth it, never going back. read more

This restaurant is a gem. There's always a musician playing beautiful music. The food is delicious and high quality. We bring our kids here and they love the food on both the kids menu and the main menu. And the kids menu is thoughtful. The music, cozy booths, warm color palette also keep the kids calm during dinner. And they have a good mix of gluten free, vegan options too. Highly recommend. read more

Stellar service, live music, healthy portions and a bottle of Perseco....if the lines out front didn't sell you that this place is solid, then brunch will. Had a fabulous morning when in town visiting my childhood friend and his family. While we made reservations, the babies were hangry so we arrived early and got on the wait-list. One walk around the block later we were seated and greeted with that wonderful Southern charm. Brunch Staples like eggs Benedict, waffles, pancakes and eggs with brisket can all be made gluten free. They even halved an order of pancakes for the kids, presented beautifully with fruit and whipped cream. The adults needed some Mommy and Daddy juice so we got the $30 sparkling, which came with a chiller and a little container of OJ. I did my mimosa the only way I like....by saying the word OJ next to a full glass of bubbles and letting it ride!! Service was impeccable, fast and friendly. There was a live guitarist who walked around playing during his set (the kids loved it) and we were in and out before the kids got squirmy! Brunch reservations are a wise idea but show up and wait.....it's worth it!! read more

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Chose this place for brunch because all I ever want is to eat waffles with fruit and real maple syrup! Irregardless Cafe did not disappoint! We made reservations, but we arrived early just to see if we could eat earlier. The half hour difference was kindly accommodated within 5 minutes because we chose to sit outside with some possible rain imminent- there was 1 other group outside. The dining room was bustling and abuzz with brunch commotion of conversations and happy dining. We opted to sit at one of the handful of blue outdoor tables underneath protective awning with heating; not too bad! It didn't even rain- though threatened to do so. Anyhow, the menu choices were easy to navigate for ingredients and dietary restrictions, with markings for vegan and gluten free. The server was friendly and fast and checked about a few questions we had about the ingredients. After we ordered, the salads came out in almost no time. For a place that was so busy, it was impressive! The salads were super fresh and tastier than we expected! Yum! Before we even finished our salads, our entrees arrived! Wow! Again, impressed by the speed and the simple but elegant plating with the fruit, syrup and whipped cream. The dusting of powdered sugar was a lovely touch. I was quite pleased to say the least with the crispy outer crunch complementing the perfectly tender and moist interior of the Belgian waffles. There was plenty of maple syrup and just the right amount of fruit and whipped cream. The pancakes were light and crispy, but the texture was not my fav, as I prefer thicker fluffier pancakes compared to these thinner, crepe-like pancakes. Still delicious though! When I'm in town again, I'll be back for this stellar brunch! read more

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Great brunch outing with the ladies! Everyone seemed to really enjoy their food. Server was good as well. It was such a gorgeous day that we even stuck out and sat outside after we finished the meal. read more

Tasty and healthier brunch food. Attentive and pleasant servers. We enjoyed it and will be back.

Haven't been back in a bit. I love their brunch menu but not as big a fan of their brunch menu.

Experience: An okay time! I've been here before and have had consistently great service and food. This day was a bit different unfortunately! Service: I live near Irregardless, so we just walked over and got on the waitlist (originally said to be 20-30min). After about 3 minutes of walking away, I got the text to be seated! It was very busy and we were only a party of 2, yet we were seated at a 6-person table. It was 2 tables combined, so we went to the hostess and said that we'd be happy to split the table for one of the several families waiting to be seated... but they didn't want to? It was odd, but we tried to help. I don't recall our servers name, but from sitting down, it took him about 20min to get to our table. I figured things were hectic, so I will just say that their food-runner was doing great as she greeted us and got our drinks and order. Food: I ordered the vegan burrito, which was very good! Nothing that I noticed seemed off, so I was satisfied with it. I've gotten this order before and it has been great, with amazing breakfast potatoes! I knocked off 1 star due to the fact that my partner found a strand of hair in his egg frittata...That was upsetting. There's no chance that the hair was ours as it was a completely different texture, length, and color...He hadn't even taken a bite yet, but just cut into the frittata, so we brought it to the attention of our waiter and he quickly brought out a replacement dish. We were glad about that, and it was also taken off the bill which we didn't ask for. Conclusion: I believe this was an off morning for the restaurant. They may be understaffed or just busy, so I understand but have to mention my experience! I'd like to note that I've had great experiences with Irregardless, but just keep the hairnets on and pay closer attention! I'll still be back because the food really is that good! read more

Irregardless Cafe - Egg frittata; Vegan Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We've eaten here twice and have always had a lovely dining experience. I highly recommend the salmon. The tomato cream sauce is heavenly. Desserts are also always unique and delicious! read more

Irregardless Cafe - Grilled Salmon - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

One of my all-time favorite places to visit with friends! We celebrated a Christmas holiday meal and everyone was so pleased! My favorite dish was a mushroom cooked over a vegetable mixture and I was truly impressed with the taste and look. Can't wait to try this restaurant again soon! read more

Irregardless Cafe - Flash fried Mushroom over vegetable mixture. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is based on a delivery order, so take that how you will: - the vegan bean burger was dry, the brioche was a little stale, and the side of potatoes was hard. The chipotle aioli felt like it was missing. - the roasted beet napoleon was massively unpleasant. I found it texturally repulsive; the cashew herb cheese was flavorless and really gross. read more

This has got to be my favorite vegetarian restaurant in the Triangle. Up there with Fiction Kitchen, however, I'll give the edge to Irregardless. I like that there was no loud and deafening music, although, I was listening to "El Dorado" by the Golden Highway and Molly Tuttle on the local bluegrass radio station outside the restaurant (it's a bluegrass song that former Californians can relate to). Their menu is seasonal and about half of it is ideal for vegetarians. What I liked the most was the flavorful red pepper sauce condiment. You have to ask for it. The side of potatoes was bland and flavorless without it. read more