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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Raleigh Magazine, INDY Week, and The News & Observer. Updated September 2026.
Guglhupf Bakery · Durham
Guglhupf pairs its European bakery with a full restaurant and beer garden in Durham. Bread and pastries help anchor a leisurely brunch.
Irregardless · Cameron Village, Raleigh
Irregardless Cafe serves a broad brunch menu from its long-running Morgan Street dining room in Raleigh. Vegetable-forward cooking remains part of its identity.
Breakaway Cafe · Carrboro
INDY Week's Orange and Chatham guide names Breakaway in Carrboro's brunch field. The current cafe is on North Greensboro Street, replacing the stale Brewer Lane address in the earlier file. Its breakfast and lunch menu makes the room useful for a relaxed weekend meal, with coffee and savory morning plates carrying the experience.
Hummingbird · Raleigh
Raleigh Magazine points to Hummingbird for a Southern brunch with Gulf Coast influence. The Dock 1053 dining room and covered patio frame a menu that moves from cast-iron morning dishes to richer weekend plates. Choose one of the savory skillets or biscuit-centered plates to see how the kitchen folds Cajun and Creole flavors into brunch.
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails · Downtown Raleigh
Press Coffee Crepes Cocktails brings sweet and savory crêpes with a coffee program to downtown Raleigh. The Hillsborough Street cafe works for a relaxed morning meal.