Brisas

★★★★☆ 4.3 (87) • $$

"Even the veggies were good! And those Caribbean wings were jamming. My coworkers picked up tacos and beef stew and they were also raving. I can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. The service was excellent and it's a really cool space. I did spot Blantons and Bookers behind the bar for those whiskey lovers."

Cheesecakes By Custom Confections

★★★★★ 4.9 (37) • $

"Everything here is AMAZING!!!! Peanut butter pie was my absolute favorite.So good, will definitely be back!"

Jersey Girl Sweets

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"We tried these delicious cookies at a yard sale. After walking to numerous yard sales, we practically ran to the table selling cookies. We tried the free samples first and couldn't resist purchasing a few cookies. I should have purchased more since I ended up returning to the table later for more cookies. We purchased several chocolate mint and iced sugar cookies. The chocolate mint cookies were incredible. Cooked perfectly with an excellent balance of mint and chocolate flavors. The sugar cookies were beautifully decorated and tasted good. They would make a great gift. We also purchased one of the gluten free cookies. We have tried numerous gluten free products before and unfortunately did not like the taste of this one. Plus we didn't even give it to the intended person since the label said it contained gluten (see picture). I think it was just a generic label and "GF" was written on it, but still, we did not want to risk it. Overall, the regular cookies were excellent and we would eat them again!"

Feng Cha Wake Forest

★★★★★ 5 (13)

"Always a reliable place to get a good cold drink!! They also offer hot drinks for the winter and love the fact you can adjust your sweetness. The service is very nice and they always tell you when the tea needs to be steeped and that it'll take extra time. They also have decaf options.Good place to either grab and go or sit and do some work. Lots of space!"

Crumbl - Brier Creek

★★★★☆ 4 (69) • $$

"After getting a late dinner, my friend and I wanted some dessert. Crumbled was on the way home. I placed an online order at 10:12pm for the 4-pack. We got 2 milk chocolate, 1 molten lava, and 1 chocolate covered strawberry. The 4 pack was $13.95. We arrived about 2-3 minutes after placing the order and it wasn't ready yet. It was clean inside and not busy at all. The wait for receiving the cookies was short. We both only ate 1 cookie that night and one the next morning. They were soft and DELICIOUS. I will say that the cookies weren't hot or warm. I highly enjoyed the icing on the chocolate covered strawberry cookie. Strawberry is my favorite flavor and it did not disappoint!All in all, the cookies fulfilled our desires. The staff were friendly. No complaints, really, besides the appearance on the icing of my chocolate covered strawberry cookie."

The Nutrition Fix

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"The Nutrition Fix offers meal replacement shakes and teas here in Holly Springs. It was shakes for the both of us, the strawberry, blueberry and banana for me and the coffee toffee for my husband. They were both good and the service was very friendly. I can't wait to return to try the teas and more shakes soon."

The Kupkake Fairy

★★★★☆ 4.3 (110)

"I finally ordered a few treats for Valentine's Day from the Kupcake Fairy today and I am pleased. In honor of Black History Month, I have made it my duty to support and promote black owned businesses across the triangle. I decided on the Oreo cupcake, triple chocolate, red velvet and lemon cheesecake pound cake. They were out of red velvet today. Everything was packaged neatly. I will say that they should improve on their branding. The packaging could use a facelift to make it eye catching and modern. It's 2023. My favorite item was the lemon cheesecake mini pound cake. So rich, moist and delicious. The icing was decadent. Each cupcake came in an appropriate container to keep the Kupcakes neat. I appreciated this for gifting. I would definitely return again to support the business and try new menu items. They have a small location in the Morgan St Food Hall as well to cut down on the gas to Morrisville."

V Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (344) • $$

"Now the pizza was great but the customer service made the pizza even better! Came in looking for a certain beer to have with my pizza and told myself if they didn't have it I was going to leave. Then I saw someone else's pizza! Took a bite and knew I made the right decision. then a manager came over just to make sure our cups were filled at all times. Nice atmosphere, clean store and the waitress took the time to explain the difference between each and every pizza! Definitely coming back and I recommend you too!!!"

Hibachi Usa

★★★★☆ 4.1 (16)

"Very nice staff. The food is ok if you just need a quick meal. Sadly I couldn't finish my shrimp and steak because the shrimp was undercooked and I'm allergic to raw shrimp"

Cultivate Coffee Roasters

★★★★★ 4.5 (115) • $$

"If you are NOT in the local area and want some of their coffee, I would encourage you to order on-line through their web site.I'm hooked on the Ethiopia beans and you can order with the option of having shipping charges waved PLUS, they grind the beans for you!How sweet is that?"

Hyderabad House Biryani Place

★★★★☆ 3.5 (127)

"Everything was superb from food to drink. There was a lot of food for 3 of us. The waiter was nice and gave some good recommendations since this was our 1st time there. I forgot to take pictures of the dessert. It was so so so good. It's like milk/cheese balls served in kind of milky sauce. It was comforting to cool down all the spiciness. It was not crowded during lunch."

SweeTea Boba & Ice

★★★★★ 4.7 (40) • $$

"So my husband and I ordered the date night which is HUGE! We are a decent amount and out the rest in the freezer for the next day and then got the hello sunshine drink with mango boba. I know there's a good amount of boba places in Cary now. But this one is officially my favorite one. Cha house used to be my go to for drinks but now here is! So freaking good. Will definitely become regular customers now lol."

Pizzeria Faulisi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (194)

"After hearing many positive reviews about the pizza, I finally made it in for lunch.Great location with plenty of parking. They offer indoor and outdoor dining. Stopped in for lunch and didn't realize they don't offer individual slices, so naturally I had to order a pizza for myself:)I ordered the Margherita pizza, it's cooked in their wood oven and was flavorful. Can't wait to try other menu items. Nice and small intimate pizzeria in the heart of Cary."

Samooni Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (37)

"Read a number of reviews on this location. I wanted to appreciate my mom and taker for a nice meal and get served versus serving others. The first thing we noticed walking in the door was the fragrance and aroma of fresh food. We were promptly greeted and seated. There was only one server for the 20 ish tables. Our server hustled and provided attentive and courteous service. The speed of service was nearly perfect. Our food was presented well and we were very flavorful. The facilities were clean and well decorated for the holidays. The chef and manager stopped by the table and greeted us and wanted to thank us for trying their restaurant. Overall exceeded my expectations. My mom loved her food and we had an enjoyable evening together."

Mochinut

★★★★☆ 4.1 (65)

"I've been here a few times and really love everything about this place. I brought a friend who was visiting and she got a peach drink that she loved. We shared the churro caramel and chocolate doughnuts. I didn't care for the caramel flavor but the dark chocolate was delicious. You place your own order at a kiosk and they assemble then call your name. Really easy. The bathrooms are very clean as is the store. I just love this place and highly recommend it. We didn't get the Korean dogs today but I've had them and love them also!"

Andia’s Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 4.2 (37)

"Andia's Ice Cream is located at Raleigh Iron Works. There is free parking in the parking garage, the lots on the end or in the 15 minute parking spots.The staff is friendly and will provide you two samples. There are many flavors to choose from and they seem to change some of the flavors each month. I got a scoop of gingerbread ice cream and a chocolate milkshake with marshmallows. The gingerbread became a little too rich for my taste buds but the chocolate shake was very good. The prices are on the high side so that would keep me from coming often."

Tikila Tacos & Mezcal

★★★★☆ 4.4 (66) • $$

"Tikila was definitely my favorite food stop during my quick trip to Wake Forest! They have a great ambiance, especially on the patio! There's a fun little neon sign and string lights. Plenty of seating inside and outside. We placed our order at the counter and then went to the bar to get a drink, service at both stations was friendly and efficient.We definitely wanted to dine on the patio and it had just the right vibes. They brought our food out to us quickly. I was excited for the nachos, which were plentiful and delicious, but the birria pizza was the star of the show! Excellent presentation on everything, the birria pizza had a perfect meat to cheese to tortilla ratio and the consommé was really good.This is a neighborhood spot I'd visit weekly!"

Raleigh Rolls - North Raleigh

★★★★☆ 3.8 (10)

"I honestly hate to give poor reviews and I do tend to give businesses with low stars a try (you never know if other people just came in on a bad day). Unfortunately, it seems as though service is getting a bad reputation with every customer coming in. Walking into Raleigh Rolls was fun for sure! I loved the artwork on the walls and loved the details of the painted water flowing onto the floor. The menu was easy to read but unfortunately, didn't list any ice cream flavors. I'm assuming every option gets their "vanilla" ice cream which is just cream in a bottle. I honestly don't know if it's even flavored and if it is, yikes (more on that). We were greeted by three of the staff, but they weren't very welcoming. The person doing my rolled ice cream did minimal interaction and didn't even look at me when asking a question. It just felt like we were unwanted there. I ordered the Nanner Pudding and my husband ordered Monkey Business. They looked amazing when we got them but the first bite left us wondering why these are so expensive? There's no flavor!! When I saw them make mine with two Nilla Wafer cookies and one slice of banana, I thought maybe the ice cream had banana flavoring (same with my husband who's ice cream was made with a little Nutella and one slice of banana). Both were just...flavorless. How is there an ice cream shop with flavorless ice cream?? I was shocked by this. $10 for a cup is way too much for that. Theres definitely room for improvement here and that starts with training their staff to be more welcoming and the other is to taste test their product before putting it out to the public."

Risin' Smoke Barbecue

★★★★★ 4.5 (156) • $

"Absolutely fantastic BBQ. This is an old gas station converted into a BBQ place, and it's clean but simple - but you're really not here for the ambiance or the service, you're here for the meat, and the meat is delicious. Easily the best brisket I've had in years, no question there, and it was helped along by some awesome sauces. The pulled pork was fantastic as well. The sides (I chose collard greens and fried okra) were great, very home-y. If I lived anywhere nearby, I'd go here all the time."

The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (228) • $$

"I've been to The Pickled Onion twice now and I'm a fan. I'm pretty picky about pub fare but there are a few things why I rated them at 5 stars instead of 4 (it was a toss up but I'll explain). The Pickled Onion can get very busy so it's best to come when the crowd has left, because that's when you get top notch service. You seat yourself and at one of the booths or tall tables. It's very open and feels more like a sports bar than a pub. Tables are always clean and the menus are wiped between customers. The menu is small but mighty. My go-to are the Blue Chips to start. I've ordered the Pork Belly Smack which was phenomenal and this past visit, I ordered the Shrimp Platter and exchanged the fries for mashed potatoes and gravy. And let me say, those mashed potatoes were real! Some places use the powdered stuff but this was the real deal. Besides the Blue Chips being a favorite of mine, I have to say that The Pickled Onion has THE BEST coleslaw I have ever had!! This last visit, our waitress did something that immediately made this original 4 star review into a 5 (and if you read my reviews, you know what she did...). She gave me another soda cup before I finished my first! Right there, that earns 5 stars! Having excellent customer service, delicious Blue Chips, AND the best coleslaw? It's a no brainer that I'll be back!"

Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts

★★★★☆ 4.4 (183) • $$

"Came on a Sunday morning, very busy but service was quick! Great coffee here. Plenty of seating for those who want to sit and enjoy their coffee. I got an almond milk latte with half the amaretto syrup (perfection) my friend got the mocha latte with amaretto and a blueberry cheese danish which she said was delicious! Highly recommend."

La Horchateria

★★★★★ 4.5 (102) • $

"What a nice place!Upon entering you are greeted by some nice friendly employees.The case is full of delicious looking desserts.I had a Horchata Macchiato it had a bit too much milk for me I only drank a little- it had great flavor- I tried to get it made with non-milk but it was not available. The mini Concha was sweet and delicious.The bathroom was very clean and the restaurant had plenty of tables."

Crumbl - Morrisville

★★★★☆ 4.3 (152) • $$

"I'm not sure where to start. I've heard about this place and when I first saw the prices I was quite taken aback. But I was assured these cookies" were not your everyday cookie. First off, the CC changes flavors weekly so there's never room for complacency with flavors. Secondly, let's talk flavors this week: sea salt toffee, peanut butter brittle, molten lava, pecan pie, orange roll and classic pink. These cookies are extra large and loaded with taste and pure goodness. Every bite melts in your mouth. I tried the peanut butter brittle today and have lost my mind. I get it. I'm sold. I will be back. The cookies are pricey but WELL worth it. They also sell ice cream."

Premier Cakes

★★★★★ 4.5 (98) • $$

"What a sweet family. Purchased some cake slices and cupcakes and they were awesome. I will be placing an order for a coconut pineapple cake for myMothers birthday. If it's anything like those cupcakes we had today It will be amazing. Their array of options is mind blowing. They even had candles to make a mini cake for a birthday. Thoroughly enjoyed our stop in today"

Seoul Garden Cary

★★★★☆ 3.7 (82) • $$

"I'll go out of my way to visit any Korean place that offers eun deh gu jorim (stewed black cod dish with turnips and tofu), and this place does. Luckily, 7 of my friends were also willing to go out of their way, and we were able to have a big family style dinner and sample a bunch of different things!I'll start with the not-so-great:- Many of their dishes are unnecessarily sweet. Particularly the beef bulgogi, which has almost a sugar-candy coating.- The 'Korean BBQ' dishes really have no business being called that or costing as much as they do. At any other place, they would come out with wraps, extra fermented veggies, etc. Here it's just a tiny bowl of rice and a small plate of meat and onions - and it's in the high $20's - $30's depending on what you order.- The service was bad enough to impact our meal - usually I won't write about service because who cares, but he gave us beer bottles with no way to open them, sundubu with no spoons or serving bowls, and took almost half an hour to get the table some water. They were clearly understaffed and it wasn't wholly his fault, but still.The good:- They had one of the best haemool pajeon I've had in recent memory, really crispy, puffed, and fresh. I didn't even mind that they didn't serve it with any sauce.- Good tteokbokki. This dish can get pretty gummy and, honestly, boring after a few bites, but they kept it interesting with a light sauce and lots of cabbage and onions- What can be an oft-small, afterthought fried mackerel in other places was a behemoth, crisp, tender, meaty monster here! This side dish could have been a full meal.- Once we had spoons to eat our sundubu with, that was also delicious!"

Crumbl Cookies - Apex

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"Gave into the hype and tried out the classic chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are more cake-y and dough-y than crunchy. I enjoyed the experience but don't think I would get another one for the price. The store is nicely designed and clean looking and the staff were friendly"

Mixed Desserts

★★★★★ 4.7 (62)

"Mixed Desserts is located in MacGregor Village in Cary. The shopping center had plenty of parking and even some 15 minute spots in front of Mixed Desserts. When I walked in it was colorful and inviting with menu boards up and a welcome from the owner. Mixed Desserts offers freshly baked cookies; cookie dough; ice cream; milkshakes; sundaes and cookie sandwiches. Samples are provided of the cookie dough and ice cream. I came for Yelp event but then left with an assortment of cookies and a brownie which have been delicious. The Reeses; Snickerdoodle and Butterfinger are my favorites. I also enjoyed the cookie dough and am looking forward to go back for more as they offer unique flavors."

Familiar Cookie

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"In need of something unique for an anniversary/birthday/baby shower gift? Or what about giving out the tastiest wedding favors that prove just how 'sweet' you and your other half are together? Wait.. you DIDN'T think to turn to The Yellow Cookie Jar before!? Well, shame on you! But fear not Yelper, that's not the way the cookie crumbles for you - now you're in the know!Chelsea made my vision come to life. All it took was a couple of emails with my idea, a link that led to easy payment, and a nice and easy pick up at 3 little Black Birds in Chesapeake on an agreed date and that was it. TYCJ can also ship items - so if you want to send something extra special to someone, just get in contact already! My custom order turned out even better than I thought it could be. I need to mention that these cookies are ridiculously tasty - moist, flavorful, deliciously fresh, with all natural ingredients, plus the icing used doesn't overpower the cookie. I did a quick "product taste" on the way home, and sadly, my husband will never see the palm tree cookie that was part of the set...I've always loved shopping local and supporting small businesses, so The Yellow Cookie Jar has gone straight to the top of my 'go to' list for something unique with a personal touch. I'll definitely be ordering again soon!"

Squid's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (236)

"We had a gift certificate that we'd been holding on to for a special occasion and decided, why wait?! I've wanted to go for their Wednesday lobster discount night, so that's just what we did! I guess everyone else was there for the same reason cos the parking lot was packed and we got the last available spot!We had two young ladies sitting next to us, one who spoke so loudly we couldn't hear each other. I wish diners would consider others, especially when the tables aren't spaced apart much.Our waitress was pleasant and very earnest. She kept tabs on us well given how full the restaurant was.My spouse ordered fried scallops with fries. Over the years she's found it's hard to find good scallops around here, but she figured with it being Squid's they'd be pretty good. Unfortunately, they were just okay. I ordered the lobster and decided rather than wrestle with it, for an extra $2 they'll remove it all from the shells for you. I'd had a long day so it was a welcome option. It didn't look like much out of the shell when our waitress brought the plate, but it was plenty. As I ate it I decided crab legs really are my preference because the meat is so much sweeter.We ordered creme brulee for dessert. I was so looking forward to it! Our waitress didn't tell us it came with a fresh berry compote on it. Had I'd known I would have asked for it to be left off, but too late when I didn't find out until it arrived.All in all, it was just an ok experience here at Squid's."

Serendipity Gourmet

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (117)

"If grandma made sandwiches every day for my neighbors ...With plenty of seating, inside and out, you are sure to find a comfy seat to enjoy downtown Cary for lunch. The deli has a menu full of hot and cold sandwich options, friendly quick service, daily specials and a local spot since 1975! Great location and easy parking. Highly recommend shop local!"

Crumbl - Parkside

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)

"DO NOT buy from this crumbl. I was in the area and ordered a 4 pack of cookies online. I arrive at my allotted pickup time and there's a note on the door saying they're closed for an hour and the door is locked. The employee inside avoided eye contact. I come back after waiting for an hour and the store is closed fully and the note is taken down. They took my online order and my money and I didn't receive an email. Terrible service, rude customers, will never order from here again and will tell all my friends to never order here as well."

Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (338) • $$

"I rarely walk away loving every single item, but that was the case here. I can't believe I've lived here my entire life and never visited before now. The meatloaf was very unique and not ketchup based (as far as I could tell). It was a large, dense loaf, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The potatoes were great, especially when paired with the meatloaf. And the beans were well seasoned!The chicken noodle soup was an unexpected delight. It was extremely flavorful and filled with chunks of meat and veggies. You can tell a lot of love went into the recipe. I only had a bite or two of the chicken pot pie, but there was no question it was perfect. My wife loved every bite. She could only eat half because it was huge!If you want cake on the weekend, you should reserve ahead of time. They were running out very quickly. If you want a seat, I also recommend reserving well ahead of time. We will be back!"

Sweet Talk Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (79) • $

"My goodness this is the cutest little cafe. The ambiance is clean, light, and airy. It not only sells coffee, but they also have fun desserts like Korean bingsoo and croffles, which are croissant waffles. It's cafe-style ordering, but the staff was so friendly in helping me pick out which dessert to get. I ordered the bingsoo, and it came with a delightful ball of sorbet on top of the shaved ice. I loved all the cheesecake bites. The cherry on top is that you can pour cream on top of the whole thing, which made it taste even more delicious. The bingsoo is definitely sharing size. You'll need at least two people to comfortably finish it. The hours are fairly long for a coffee shop (8am-8pm), and there's a medium amount of seating if you wanted to sit here for a while. It's in a really big shopping center (Beaver Creek), so there's plenty of parking to go around."

Whisk and Rye Bakehouse

★★★★☆ 4.4 (42) • $$

"TLDR: Great place for a coffee and large croissant.If you are craving an extra large croissant this is the place to go. I stopped here for caffeine and a snack while in Durham. They are located in a small plaza with ample parking right out front. Baked goods are displayed at the front counter. Order and pick-up is on the left side of the counter. After ordering, I received the croissants right away and the earl grey tea a few minutes later. Since it was warm out, I ordered a hot tea with a side of ice. I was informed that the tea was only steeped for about a minute. After leaving, I continued to let it steep. Even after steeping, the tea was very weak and cool (I didn't even need the ice). I think the water was not hot enough to properly steep. The croissants were delicious. Very flaky and satisfying. The chocolate croissant had a good balance of pastry to filling ratio. Overall good experience, I would not recommend the tea, but I do recommend the croissants!"

Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (119) • $$

"I enjoy Kobe and love hibachi. I think my only disappointment was the soda machine wasn't working. The food was good and the server was attentive."