Essentials
Closest grocery, this is in walking distance of my place. Not the best, but fine as a basic grocery. Has a RedBox., ATM, stamps, etc..
Lowes Foods on Louisburg Road
8440 Louisburg RdClosest grocery, this is in walking distance of my place. Not the best, but fine as a basic grocery. Has a RedBox., ATM, stamps, etc..
Harris Teeter
3638 Heritage Lake RdA step up from the Lowes foods next to where I live.
Kroger
7905 Falls of Neuse RdMy favorite grocery chain in the area, and this location is usually very good.
Harmony Farms Natural Foods
5653 Creedmoor RdHeath food store, huge gluten free section.
The closest Whole Foods. This place is usually packed especially the parking lot, so beware if you go on Sat. afternoon!
199 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StThe closest Whole Foods. This place is usually packed especially the parking lot, so beware if you go on Sat. afternoon!
Food Scene
Delicious Thai food in a very cool restaurant space, friendly staff, lunch specials, full bar..
31 locals recommend
Thai Cafe
2501 University DrDelicious Thai food in a very cool restaurant space, friendly staff, lunch specials, full bar..
Village Deli and Grill
1849 S Main StGreat place for sandwiches, salads and soups. Has gluten free bread.
Delicious italian food, makes thin crust pizza. Has the biggest most complete gluten free menu in Raleigh. Very popular place so call well ahead of time for reservations!
13 locals recommend
Bella Monica
3121 Edwards Mill RdDelicious italian food, makes thin crust pizza. Has the biggest most complete gluten free menu in Raleigh. Very popular place so call well ahead of time for reservations!
The best Thai food in the area, hands down. Absolutely delicious and the service is great. Very small, call ahead.
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
8320 Litchford RdThe best Thai food in the area, hands down. Absolutely delicious and the service is great. Very small, call ahead.
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant & Bar
6204 Glenwood AveExcellent Thai food and friendly atmosphere.
Local favorite for excellent Mexican and S. American inspired dishes. Has more atmosphere than the next ten places combined! Great margaritas, outside seating. Get reservations for busy times.
10 locals recommend
Dos Taquitos
6101 Glenwood AveLocal favorite for excellent Mexican and S. American inspired dishes. Has more atmosphere than the next ten places combined! Great margaritas, outside seating. Get reservations for busy times.
A NC BBQ joint right near my place. Serves beer (and I assume wine), or you can get the food to go. Not the greatest BBQ in town but it is quite good when you need a quick meal.
Big Al's BBQ
950 Gateway Commons CircleA NC BBQ joint right near my place. Serves beer (and I assume wine), or you can get the food to go. Not the greatest BBQ in town but it is quite good when you need a quick meal.
Thought of as perhaps the best restaurant in Raleigh. I would not argue with that. If you haven't had Laotian food, but you like Thai and Vietnamese, you will love it I'm sure. Get reservations!!!
126 locals recommend
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StThought of as perhaps the best restaurant in Raleigh. I would not argue with that. If you haven't had Laotian food, but you like Thai and Vietnamese, you will love it I'm sure. Get reservations!!!
If you, like me, enjoy strip mall Chinese food, this is actually a pretty good one. I know it is Americanized Chinese food, but once and a while that hits the spot!
Jumbo China
3111 Leland DrIf you, like me, enjoy strip mall Chinese food, this is actually a pretty good one. I know it is Americanized Chinese food, but once and a while that hits the spot!
Entertainment & Activities
Children's museum that's well though of. Next to other museums, restaurants, bars, etc.. Parking across street. IMAX is in same building.
71 locals recommend
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StChildren's museum that's well though of. Next to other museums, restaurants, bars, etc.. Parking across street. IMAX is in same building.
This massive soccer complex is less than 10 minutes away (only a few as the crow flies). My place is very convenient to here and soccer players and their parents are very welcome!
WRAL Soccer Park
7700 Perry Creek RdThis massive soccer complex is less than 10 minutes away (only a few as the crow flies). My place is very convenient to here and soccer players and their parents are very welcome!
Locally owned movie theater, serves beer & wine. Park of a local chain, this one gets more Hollywood fare.
Six Forks Cinema
9500 Forum DrLocally owned movie theater, serves beer & wine. Park of a local chain, this one gets more Hollywood fare.
Shopping
The closest pharmacy to my house. Within walking distance, but probably not recommended! Has a RedBox.
20 locals recommend
CVS
200 Fayetteville StThe closest pharmacy to my house. Within walking distance, but probably not recommended! Has a RedBox.
Saks Fifth Avenue
7700 Old Wake Forest RdThe only Sak's in Raleigh I am told..
Walgreens
11201 Durant RdA pharmacy on the way to my house or on your way to downtown.
Everything Else
The Northern Wake Tech campus is right near my house.
Wake Technical Community College - Northern Wake Campus
6600 Louisburg RdThe Northern Wake Tech campus is right near my house.
State Employees’ Credit Union
4262 Louisburg RdClosest SECU branch for the State Employee's staying with me.
A locally owned theater that specializes in arty, indie, foreign and classic screenings. Most Wednesdays it has an old action/horror/comedy. Serves beer and wine and it is run by people who love it.
Colony Theatres
5438 Six Forks RoadA locally owned theater that specializes in arty, indie, foreign and classic screenings. Most Wednesdays it has an old action/horror/comedy. Serves beer and wine and it is run by people who love it.