Guidebook for Cary
Food Scene
Crosstown Pub & Grill
154 E Chatham StGood bar food and open late!
Gourmey Italian market and restuarant. Excellent sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Pro's Epicurean Market & Café
211 E Chatham StGourmey Italian market and restuarant. Excellent sandwiches.
An absolute gem of a bakery. French pastries and breads are devine.
54 locals recommend
La Farm Bakery
4248 NW Cary PkwyAn absolute gem of a bakery. French pastries and breads are devine.
Big Dom's Bagel Shop
203 E Chatham StCoffee and huge bagel sandwiches. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Wood fired pizza with a charred crust. Nice salads and wines. Very informal.
13 locals recommend
Pizzeria Faulisi
215 E Chatham StWood fired pizza with a charred crust. Nice salads and wines. Very informal.
Authentic German baked goods, coffee, and other treats. Try the "bee sting cake"!
6 locals recommend
Annelore's German Bakery
308 W Chatham StAuthentic German baked goods, coffee, and other treats. Try the "bee sting cake"!
Academy Street Bistro
200 S Academy StAmerican bistro fine dining but in a relaxed atmosphere.
Verandah, The Mayton Inn's restaurant is a good go-to restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner...Sunday brunch too.
6 locals recommend
The Mayton Inn
301 S Academy StVerandah, The Mayton Inn's restaurant is a good go-to restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner...Sunday brunch too.
Kababish Cafe
201 W Chatham StIndian and Pakistani cuisine. Excellent food!
Taipei101
121 E Chatham StAuthentic Chinese.
Bosphorus Restaurant
329 N Harrison AveTurkish cuisine. Very popular local eatery!
Once In A Blue Moon Bakery & Cafe
115 W Chatham StGood for nice cakes and treats!
Your Pie
685 Cary Towne BlvdMade to order pick your toppings pizza joint. Super fast and casual.
Excellent sushi. Sit at the sushi bar or grab a table and try the Japanese & Thai offerings. Take out available!
16 locals recommend
Sushi-Thai Cary
106 Kilmayne DrExcellent sushi. Sit at the sushi bar or grab a table and try the Japanese & Thai offerings. Take out available!
Simple burger joint with dozens of vintage sodas to choose from.
8 locals recommend
Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar
126 Kilmayne DrSimple burger joint with dozens of vintage sodas to choose from.
Banana Leaf
1026 Ryan RdChinese. Super authentic.
Shopping
The Perfect Piece
200 E Chatham StHandmade items, antiques, furniture, and jewelry all done by local craftsfolk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Award-winning beers made in house. No food served but there are rotating food trucks most nights. Fun local hangout.
47 locals recommend
Bond Brothers Beer Company
202 E Cedar StAward-winning beers made in house. No food served but there are rotating food trucks most nights. Fun local hangout.
Bottle shop with many beers on tap as well as a selection of wines. Lively crowd for happy hour.
17 locals recommend
Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage
120 E Chatham StBottle shop with many beers on tap as well as a selection of wines. Lively crowd for happy hour.
SideBar
215 E Chatham StSwanky bar serving handmade artisan drinks.
Cool wine shop with seating abound, including a nice rear patio.
8 locals recommend
Chatham Street Wine Market
111 W Chatham StCool wine shop with seating abound, including a nice rear patio.
Arts & Culture
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
119 Ambassador LoopLive theater performances housed in the former location of North Carolina's first high school.
18 locals recommend
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry AveLive theater performances housed in the former location of North Carolina's first high school.
Parks & Nature
Downtown Cary Park
327 S Academy StEntertainment & Activities
The Cary Theater
122 E Chatham StTheater showing classic and new films as well as live events.
Everything Else
Cary Train Station