My favorite breakfast food cafe. Service is fast and accurate. Ambience is casual and relaxed meal with minimal issues. I highly recommend! read more

I gave Barry's Cafe a try for a weekday breakfast. It's a typical breakfast cafe with a fire-fighter theme. My breakfast burrito arrived at the table hot and was good. The hash browns, deep-fried frozen potato cubes, were served hot but should have stayed in the fryer for a while longer as they were undercooked and too starchy. Service was great until my meal arrived, then the server stopped paying attention to me and did not refill my drink at the time I needed a refill the most. Barry's Cafe absolutely needs to make a reasonable profit, but it also needs to provide a reasonable value to its Customers. Here's where Barry's fell short: after taxes and credit-card fees, my burrito and beverage was over $20. With a mandated 18% tip, I walked out of the door having spent $23.95 . All in all, I felt it was a very poor value. There was nothing sufficiently compelling about Barry's Cafe to make me return. read more

This restaurant is a great find for short-order, diner food--particularly breakfast., Christy was my waitress. She was extremely warm, charming and attentive. I sat at the counter, which has round swivel stools. I ordered their Firehouse breakfast. Maybe best tasting pancakes I've ever had! It was their plain pancake--delicious. Perfectly cooked sunny side up eggs, crispy bacon, perfect grits, couldn't asked for a better breakfast. Coffee was delicious--pot said Maxel House. They provided sugar free syrup at my request. The theme of the restaurant is feed the fire fighter ‍ They have fire hats and memorbolia throughout the restaurant. So glad I came. I'll be back. read more

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Barry's Cafe is popular so be prepared to wait, I got lucky and was able to snag a seat at the bar. I ordered the firehouse breakfast with bacon and hash browns and an apple juice. It was good but expensive. Breakfast and lunch are both served all day. read more

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. read more

Barry's Cafe - Breakfast platter with sausage links and hash browns. - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So if you are a grumpy morning person I suggest either staying home or get ready to be happy. AMAZING service and wonderful decor. No longer serving eggs Benedict but my fireman breakfast was great. They were even nice to the misses after she told them she is a cop. Seriously check them out. Support local read more

This little hole in wall was excellent. I enjoyed the Fireman decor to pay honor to those who serve. Food was great and service was excellent. read more

I want to start by saying, we really liked the restaurant and food was great! Their gluten free bread was really good also. The reason for the 3 star review though is solely based on our experience with the waitress. When we ordered I ordered their Turkey club, hella good btw, and asked for gluten free bread. I then asked for the french fries. Her body language and attitude immediately changed very aggressively and replied, "I can't give you that" I asked why, and she said "because they're fried in the same oil as other things". I then tried to explain that I have more of a gluten intolerance and would be fine. I live with it and know my body. "She then got even more rude and defensive and said " Well I will not be responsible if you get sick then" I have never been treated like that over gluten before. I greatly appreciate the concern she was trying to convey however the level of rude and tone of talking to me like a child was extremely off putting and honestly will never go back there because of her. We genuinely really loved the atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant until her. Maybe she was having a bad day but to be nice and friendly and then a complete 180 difference was extremely disappointing. read more

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

Barry's Cafe - Enjoyed breakfast on 10/18/25 at Barry's Cafe. Great food, good service, food was hot. - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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. read more

Barry's Cafe - Veggie omelet and grits - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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. read more

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Took over an hour to get food. Food was mediocre. I had the burrito and it was maybe a 3.5/10. Service was great but I unfortunately went for the food, not the company. read more

Food for breakfast is always well prepared and delicious but the wait staff is the reason we keep going to this place over and over again. They are so pleasant and attentive. read more

Lunch food is good. Breakfast is also good. Straight forward sit down meal like most diners. If you sit near the kitchen, you can see them cooking which I always like. Wait Staff is friendly and owner or manager is always around checking on things. For good tasting food everytime, choose Barryʻs. read more

Disappointing this time around. The BLT with extra lettuce came with a single lettuce leaf. Both the fries and particularly the onion rings were so oily as to be awful. The restaurant smelled greasy. The service, only the other hand, was delightful... informative, attentive, and really focused on our experience. This Irish lassie noted the uneaten pile of rings, asked if I didn't like them, and immediately took them off the bill, and said she'd pass the info on to the kitchen. The firematic ambiance is really nice, and as a long-time firefighter I enjoy it a lot. Barry was a great guy, that sadly is no longer with us. read more

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. read more

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Have been going there since they first opened with my family and always had a fantastic experience. Food is always good and the staff is great. Miss seeing Barry there but his wife is always there. Highly recommend this place read more

The food was a little disappointing as it was bland for breakfast food. My daughters club sandwich look more appetizing than my food. The service was nice and friendly. They didn't rush you along like some place I have been before. It has a cool vibe and I like seeing all the patches on the wall, especially the ones across the U.S. read more

My ex-husband, who is white, (I'm black) and I went for lunch today, food was great, been there a few times, no issues, our waitress was very attentive There is a lady walking the floor, not sure if she's the owner or manager...tall, thin older gray haired woman...obviously didn't approve of our coupling. she only addressed him, asked him how everything was with the food. At first I thought nothing of it, but it was repeated right up until we left. This woman literally look right past/through me. When she did look at me she was stoned face. Not sure if we will be back or if we will ever recommend read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast options in town. It has a smaller menu but any basic option I need is included. Barry's is always a reliable meal - I know exactly what my options are, service will be quick and prices are great too. Our favorite is the Firehouse breakfast! read more

Barry's is really cute but I didn't think the food was that good! I liked the service and I thought the decorations were good. It was easy to park and get a table, even on the weekend! There is a fire house / fireman theme, and it is cool how there are badges and license plates from fire departments all over the country. However, I did not like the food! I ordered hash browns and (as you can see in my picture) I got roasted potatoes. The potatoes seemed like regular frozen roasted potatoes. I'd rather have some fresh juicy potatoes, and I'd like more seasoning. I also got some apple sauce, and the apple sauce was store bought and they didn't even take it out of the cup. I only got apple sauce because they literally had no other fruit available on the menu (except for fruit inside of the pancakes). My eggs and toast were fine. I also tried a pancake and it was kind of bland. read more

Barry's Cafe - Breakfast - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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

We are in town from Virginia for a softball tournament. Found this place and got breakfast/lunch with me and my family. Service was top notch and the food was absolutely amazing!! If you haven't tried it you need to!! read more

We enjoyed the atmosphere in Barry's cafe. The waitress was attentive, the food delicious and we felt as though everyone cared about our experience. We recently moved here, so this will be our new spot! read more

This place is a diner, with a nice ambiance and friendly staff. My waitress was great and attentive. The Reuben was enjoyable with seasoned fries. read more

Barry's Cafe - Reuben - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great service and good food! The staff was so friendly and efficient it made me feel welcome immediately. The food was cooked perfectly and arrived quickly. I would definitely recommend Barry's to everyone! read more

Over priced and underwhelmed. Cold French toast and corn beef hash out of a can. Charged $9 for the corn beef hash that you can get the same can at Walmart for under $2. Server couldn't keep the order straight. I had to repeat myself numerous times. read more

The prices have SKYROCKETED! Great diner environment, solid food but it's now ridiculously expensive. $17 for a salad with chicken on it? I think my egg, sausage & cheese biscuit was $10. Our waitress however - from Scotland - was fabulous. Sweeter than sweet. Unfortunately because of the Cary prices for a diner, we won't go again. I'm so sorry Barry, we love your place but can't justify the price. read more

My husband and I were in Raleigh for a hockey game earlier this year. While in the hotel room, I was browsing places to have breakfast. This placed popped up with good reviews and was close by. This was a complete welcomed surprise! My husband is a firefighter and when we walked into the restaurant, we were inundated with firefighter memorabilia. Barry's is a hole-in-the-wall diner style café that serves up simple, great tasting food that is budget friendly. Breakfast is served all day. Bottom line: I will be back and is definitely worth checking out. read more

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Also the atmosphere was very pleasant even with it being packed. I highly recommend trying them at least once. You won't regret it. read more

The service was incredibly attentive but not intrusive. The food was delicious. Some would think that one egg, bacon and potatoes couldn't be difficult but I've been to lots of places that overcooked or undercooked a poached egg; mine was perfect. Lots of places throw strips of bacon on a plate; mine were crispy and delicious. And the potatoes--crispy but pillowy inside. My companion had the corned beef hash and grits. He loved his food; even for someone who doesn't care for grits, he raved about them. A fun place with excellent food, we enjoyed all of the firehouse memorabilia and badges from all over the U.S. read more

Stopped here in a Raleigh during a volleyball tournament. Feels like the locals fill this place up and that's usually a good sign. We were seated immediately (party of 5). Coffee was plentiful and food was good. Prices were as expected for this type of restaurant. Themed in fire department support, so pretty cool to support those who serve us. Can order breakfast or lunch all day which is nice for someone who doesn't love breakfast food. Firehouse breakfast comes with a huge pancake or waffle. Omelets look really good. Husband said it was tasty. Would recommend as a solid breakfast spot. read more

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Great spot if you are looking for a home cooked vibe for brunch. Menu is simple and filled with great choices/options. Barry's has a great backstory of establishing a not-for-profit foundation, called Feed the Firefighters, which would provide food and beverages to firefighters and emergency personnel (story on menu). I had the Reuben with a side of coleslaw and 1/2 & 1/2 tea. First observation of the sandwich is the bread!! Great jewish rye grilled with a great crunch. The corned beef was a nice slice of meat, not tough, and piled on nicely. Sauerkraut & swiss oozed from the sammich! And buh-less their hearts for not dousing it in dressing. It was just enough to compliment the sandwich the way it's meant to. Coleslaw!!! Purrrrrfect! You can taste the cabbage. It was a light mayonnaise, not vinegary, not overly wet (swimming), with a great peppery back. (I love coleslaw and Barrys gets 2 thumbs up). Tell me (seriously) if the pic doesn't make you swallow.......i'll wait :0) AGHHH!!! I almost forgot!! The "Potato Soup"!!! Oh-my-groceries!!! Ladies and gents this soup is hunky!! It's not a puree. OH muh gosh, just thinking of it makes me hungry. It was the "Soup Of The Day", but i'd request it get added to the menu!! read more

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Definitely felt unwelcome here, came with my family. Waited 10 minutes before even being addressed and then immediately spoke to my white partner, before acknowledging the rest of my family. My father who is a huge fan of memorabilia was interested in walls and was understandably recording the interesting decorations. The manager, an ununiformed older woman immediately came to our table and said to me, "It's illegal in North Carolina to record people's faces." First of all my father is fluent in English and she could of asked him directly, and she could have simply asked us to not take pictures, and we would have been happy to oblige, instead immediately threatening us with legal action. I don't know what's going on with this place, but from the other reviews there is a clear theme that if you're asian or hispanic you're not welcome here. Which is truly sad because I love the message and support for emergency workers that Barry's Cafe is supposed to represent. That said, no one needs a 13 dollar breakfast burrito. read more

Been coming here for years, noticed a gradual decline in quality over the past several visits. I won't be coming back. Cheese omelette, wheres the cheese?Very little cheese on the inside, basically scrambled eggs with some cheese on top. Buttered rye toast with a glob of melted butter in the center of the bread. Deep fried potatoes. $14.23 later I leave 90% of my disgusting breakfast. Not one person asks a question. No one is minding the store here. Sad, this was a good breakfast spot at one time. read more

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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.

The good: Waitress was nice. The atmosphere and overall restaurant was clean. The bad: Still hiding behind covid in regards to giving a kid a kids menu without crayons. There are plenty of restaurants doing this. The food was absolutely subpar. The sausages were anemic. The toast, pearically burnt. The kids pancakes were loaded with cinnamon (not advertisements) and very under done. Hidden charges and overall expensive for the quality of food received. Kids drink is not included in price. They offer to add fruit to the pancakes for the kids but do not state that the cost will be increased. The fruit itself was not appealing. Receipt attached. Won't be coming back. read more

Barry's Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We went for breakfast, and it was decent enough. Our server was very good. The prices, though, were incredibly expensive. For a family of 4, with tax and tip we spent $86. On breakfast! I thought I'd treat the kids, but next time I'll just make my own bacon and eggs at home. read more

Nice staff. Food was good. Very busy. They had a few gluten free options, which is why we went. Will return. read more

The food was great, and the service was even better. Their waitstaff was the most attentive, and nicest that we've encountered in a long time. read more