

The goodies are so yummy that even locals with no dietary restrictions love coming here! In addition to plant-based goods, they have a gluten-free case as well. Plant Cakes Bake Shop is a 100% plant-based, organic bakery serving donuts, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and more. Their flavors are very unique, ranging from Ecuadorian chocolate to strawberry-basil. They use only fresh, local ingredients without additives or preservatives. Lumpy’s Ice Cream is Wake Forest’s homemade ice cream icon.

They have delicious cupcakes with rotating flavors and I’ve enjoyed them all! If I’m craving a decadent cupcake close to home, Sweet Traditions is always the move. With cotton candy flavored ice cream, crunchy candy mix ins, and topped with cotton candy, this might sound like “too much” but its everything you need.Įveryone in my family is obsessed with these and I swear by them! If you’re too chicken to order a cotton candy overload, they have plenty of other delicious options like dole whips, sundaes, and more. We always order a cotton candy train wreck– a thick milkshake with mix-ins. They specialize in soft serve ice cream and have lots of creative options. Dairy Depotĭairy Depot is my family’s favorite spot for a fun, refreshing treat. One of the best parts of being an adult? We get to start with dessert if we want! Wake Forest really excels in some of its dessert options so I think it’s fitting to start my list with indulgent sweets. If my list is missing your favorite, please let me know so I can make sure to try it out! I hope this article helps guide you to some delicious Wake Forest restaurants. As always, I only include restaurants that I have personally tried. I have found some excellent gems in my hometown that I’m excited to share with you. If I’m being honest, I think there’s still a ways to go, but I’m hopeful that the foodie scene will continue to improve as locals are intentional about supporting their neighbors. I’m so proud to see the great strides Wake Forest has made in opening and supporting small businesses. We were hard-pressed to find many local restaurants and when one did open, it often closed a couple years later. It’s a special place, but that doesn’t mean the food always reflected that!įor years, national chains dominated our town.

In fact, Harrison and I just built our first home here in Wake Forest and I’m thrilled I get to raise my children here too. I was seven when we moved here from Fayetteville and I’ve adored it ever since. This place continues to serve the best burger and French fries in Wake Forest and probably the entire Raleigh area! They don't have fancy gourmet burgers but just basic single or double burgers.Wake Forest restaurants have come a long way since the day my family’s moving truck arrived at our home in 2001. With COVID, you cannot order inside but an employee will come outside masked and you can order there. The Burger Shop is in downtown Wake Forest. I highly recommend this place to friends and family more The dining area is loud, and the order area a bit cramped, especially if a few people are there, but these things can be easily overlooked. I was expecting so much more from this place. The woman who owns this place puts her all into quality and assurance that her patrons enjoy what they. This place is great! Family owned and operated and you can tell with the excellent service.
