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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Breakfast platter with sausage links and hash browns.
    Noah L.

    Food came out hot and fresh, and it was tasty. However I think it's a bit overpriced for what you get. The place was clean and had a cool firefighter atmosphere. Service was great too. I'll probably be back to try a lunch option and will see how that compares to breakfast.

    Enjoyed breakfast on 10/18/25 at Barry's Cafe. Great food, good service, food was hot.

    Enjoyed breakfast at Barry's Cafe on 10/18/25. Food was hot & delicious. Service good. Wonderful tribute to firefighters.

    Veggie omelet and grits
    Sarah K.

    Great pancakes and omelets. A cozy atmosphere with extensive wall decorations supporting the local firefighters. You come here for the local vibe and the comfort food. It's in a typical shopping plaza, and all the store signs have the same font and color. It's near the grocery store. Also, if you ever wonder about paying the extra $1.75 to add blueberries or other toppings to your pancakes, do it. I got the blueberry pancake and they stuffed it with blueberries that each bite was bursting with the fruit. At the end, you pay at the counter.

    Shenna W.

    I echo a few of the other comments when it comes to the food being good but nothing to write home about at all and the undertone of who feels "welcomed" - I will get back to that part. I would say IHOP or even Denny's would have more "flavor" with their food. I understand that it's a really popular spot for the location as I remember growing up and seeing a lot of the older community dinning there. The waitress was a very kind young lady. She was very helpful in navigating the menu to make sure we got something we would truly enjoy. She would keep tabs on us during our dining experience and made sure to top off my coffee and the other's drinks during our visit. I ordered the Veggie omelet with a side of hash browns (roasted potatoes) and wheat toast (buttered). My wife got the special that provided eggs, meat, bread, and a side (she got grits). The food was fresh and hot - but it needed something. It was if they didn't season it even with salt and pepper! So, I asked for some type of seasoning, the waitress provided they had Cajun seasoning, I told her that was would be fine. Sadly, it was the saving grace to the meal lol because HONEY where is the seasoning! As we were talking with our friends, an older woman walks up and asks us if we enjoyed the food and if we needed boxes? She started to remove dishes from the table and you could see our waitress hurry to our table as if to say "can you please not do that?". At that point, we got the hint. Just agreed to the boxes and was handed our bill. I could over look the food, because it wasn't horrible. However, I can't overlook the "under tone" and with that I will not return.

    Veggie omelet with potatoes
    Kathy G.

    Not much of a breakfast girl but this was such a great stop! Serving breakfasts all day, Barry's Cafe is a staple in Raleigh with such a cool vibe honoring firefighters. Large party but our food came out quickly. It's a true diner experience as you have to wait to be seated by the hostess who is the cashier and can also be the waitress :) I enjoyed the veggie omelet.

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    The hometown cafe ambience was comforting. However, I was not particularly satisfied with the taste of my omelette for the price charged.

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    Amazing service and very tasty food. moreover the place is kept in pristine condition, no sticky chairs or table. Definitely worth trying.

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