This place is exactly what you would expect a diner to be. They have all the best breakfast basics, a friendly staff, and a cozy feel. We will definitely be back for breakfast! read more

Yep. I'm a fan! Usually I am resistant to the idea of going out to breakfast because I've been up for hours and had to eat something already before the rest of the household is ready to go, but the other day I was moving rather slowly and I really didn't feel like cooking a weekend breakfast (hmmm...I sound kind of lazy...maybe my coffee just didn't kick in yet! Really!). My husband wanted to take us into downtown Raleigh, but I figured our toddler wouldn't survive the drive and potential wait times at the restaurant so I was hoping one of the spots I had bookmarked for potential would be a hit. We were pleasantly surprised with Barry's!! For a Saturday morning, it was bustling inside. We got in right before a few other parties arrived and were seated within a few minutes. My daughter loved "the man" statue (the fireman) in the front of the restaurant and almost didn't even want to go to our table when it was ready! We were seated in the back room with a TV (my daughter would offer a few extra stars just for the fact that Dora the Explorer was showing!), and it was actually a little quieter back there than in the front of the restaurant. Our server was **genuinely** courteous and helpful -- amazing! The menu had a variety of options for breakfast and we ended up with lots of food. The children's menu had two breakfast options, and there were quite a few lunch items too. I like that there's an allergy-free menu, and after skimming a few other reviews I'm going to need to have my husband try a burger here. I was very happy with my blueberry pancake too -- usually breakfast places just kind of disappoint me because I can cook my favorite breakfast items a ton better than some places I've tried, but the big blueberry pancake I had was fluffy and had a nice crisp outside...oh, and it was packed with blueberries too. It was really good! I also like that it wasn't a mountain of pancakes, but rather one GOOD one. Quality over quantity always wins in my book!! I'd definitely go here again and maybe even try some menu items that usually disappoint me elsewhere -- GREAT potential here!! And, my daughter would be thrilled to see "the man" at the front of the restaurant again too ;) read more

I had some mixed feelings about this place after reading the Yelp reviews. Pretty high variability in ratings. But I had a craving for breakfast, and this Barry's was open and close. The verdict? I liked it. It's your typical old-style dive diner. It's the sort of place where when you walk in, you know exactly what you're going to get. Cool vibe. The decor strikes me as "Grandma and Grandpa are VERY proud of their firefighter grandson." It's full-on firefighter decorations, but it can best be described as "cute" rather than "manly." I thought the service was fantastic. My drink was never empty (which is hard to accomplish) and my food came out quickly. No complaints there. I did come at a weird time, but I was still very happy with the service. Food was pretty good. My Wester Omelet was a little overcooked, but big, fluffy and tasty. "Hashbrowns" (which are actually home fries) tasted good. No big complaints. I wolfed down my breakfast with a smile on my face. Then I realized I was carrying a food baby. read more

We came here for breakfast on our second morning. We got a kick out of the decor, which is all firehouse themed. The waitstaff was warm and polite. I ordered a pecan pancake, corned beef hash and a cup of coffee. Heather ordered a half order of french toast, with the intention of ordering more later. The pancake I got was plain (although fairly good), and the corned beef hash was from a can. We flagged down the waitress, who apologized profusely. I should have asked if the corn beef has was fresh, so I felt this was my fault. Still, she took off the corned beef hash and the original pancake, and told us to keep them. She quickly brought out a pecan pancake, which had a ton of pecans--practically encrusted in them. The pancakes were thick, buttery and moist. (One pancake is enormous--it's all you need.) The french toast was nothing special, though certainly not bad. The corned beef hash was not what I had in mind. The coffee was standard diner fare, and they kept the refills coming on quick. Because they took so much off the bill, our final total was $11, which covered a coffee, one pancake and a half-order of french toast. On my way out, they gave me a big cup of coffee in a to-go cup. I certainly can't fault their hospitable and welcoming waitstaff, and I thought hard about what rating to go with. Ultimately, I decided that 3 stars means "A-OK," which is exactly what it was. read more

Barry's, Barry's, Barry's. This place is surprising good. I say surprisingly only because when I first read other reviews about this place it sounded good but then when I got there I wasn't too sure if I was going to like it or not. I say that because I made some assumptions before even stepping foot into the place. The strip mall that Barry's is located in is nothing exciting nor appealing. So, that was my 1st hesitation and then we still decided to maybe give it a try. Ok, so when we first walked in there was nothing exciting there either, just average fixtures, actually some look like they could be replaced. Decor, firemen theme. Here's what I liked most about Barry's. They have a very, very casual and inviting atmosphere. You feel like you are at your close friend's house just hanging out having a good home cooked meal. You don't have to worry about being over or under dressed, they will take you as you are as a true friend would. We had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated, once we were seated and had our ordered taken the wait was a little longer than expected to get our food, but it was crowded in there and since it is made to order that would explain the wait. We were seated near the open kitchen area, and it was nice to see the food being prepared right in front of you. The waitress was very nice and had a southern sweetness to her. I ordered the Barry's Burrito, based off of my waitresses recommendation for taste and popularity and I am so glad I did. That thing was good and very filling. The burrito had eggs, onions, tomatoes, sausage and cheddar cheese with salsa and packaged sour cream on the side with pre-cut hash brown potatoes on the side. The burrito was seasoned just right. Even though the burrito was very good and so were the hash browns considering they were not fresh cut potatoes, but I would have preferred real cut potatoes for hash browns and non packaged sour cream on the side. Even the ketchup and syrup that was sitting on the table was pre-packaged. I know because of convenience and speed is why they have packaged condiments but I think it would give you a better overall feeling about the place if it were bought out with your food in a small portion cup. Other than my pet peeve about the packaged condiments Barry's definitely hit the spot for breakfast that Saturday morning and I'm glad I didn't go on my first assumption because I would have missed out on a good breakfast. I would definitely go back if I'm in the area. read more

We ate breakfast at Barry's today and it was ok. The service was overall very friendly. The food was hit or miss depending on what you got. And the prices were a bit higher than expected ($2.60 for soda; $10 for an omelette plate). My sister got an egg biscuit sandwich, which was really good. My mom got a fruit pancake that was good-fine. I got an omelette, which I thought was really strange because they fold the omelette with nothing inside and put all the toppings on top. At least that's how my Greek inspired omelette was made and it wasn't very good as the eggs were pretty overlooked and dry. So I'd consider going back if I was in the area but I'd probably stick with a biscuit sandwich or something similar and I'll continue to make Brigs, Courtney's or Humble pie my regular breakfast spots. read more

I went here with my Burger group on June 11, 2014. I took a poll of the group and based on very subjective criteria I scored them in several different categories on a scale of 1 to 10. BUN: 6.7 BEEF: 7.0 CHEESE: 7.9 EXTRAS: 6.5 AMBIANCE: 6.4 ACCURACY: 8.6 SPEED: 8.5 VALUE: 7.3 OVERALL SCORE: 7.2 if I equate the 7.2/10 score to the 5 star rating it becomes 3.6 Stars. Barry's is probably best known as a breakfast place; but they have pretty good burgers too. Unfortunately what we learned was starting July 2nd if you want a burger you'll have to go for lunch; they are closing for dinner from that point on. Not that I blame them. The restaurant was fairly empty when we were there last night. But about the burger... The options are limited - based really on size. Otherwise you can add lettuce, tomato, and onion. I've also heard if they are in a nice mood they might add an egg as well. This limited collection of toppings though really allows them to focus on the fundamentals which they do a pretty good job of. The bun is buttered and toasted - an art many places seem to have forgotten how to do correctly. The cheese selection is adequate and melted to perfection. The beef is the right blend of quality and grease that makes you appreciate the meal. The only thing I thought was needed was a touch of salt; but otherwise this is a really solid burger. As for the rest of the stuff; it's a diner/cafe. So you get a small town homey feel with friendly staff and a free cookie at the end of the meal (though they may only do that for dinner). The group got it right this time; this is a really good burger place! read more

I had their Fireman's Breakfast. I won't be ordering any of their breakfast items again. They call their unappealing country potatoes, hash browns. They're not hash browns though. They're seasoned, country potatoes, frozen from a bag, and they're gross. The pancakes were difficult to cut, and proved even more difficult to eat. There is no maple syrup. They offer "breakfast syrup". The ingredients for the breakfast syrup are corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, water, salt, caramel, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors. No thanks. Even the scrambled eggs were awful. They were overcooked and cold...not a good combination for scrambled eggs. Only the bacon was good. In the past I've had decent meals here, just not the breakfast. read more

Great, family friendly restaurant. The owners are very nice. Really enjoy the daily specials. Love the warm cookies at the end. read more

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

This place is clearly a hometown favorite! I ordered chocolate milk, which was served lukewarm. I also had a raspberry pancake, which was not that good. The raspberries were cooked into the pancake though which was nice. I also ordered a biscuit which was good and service was good. I just wasn't blown away with the food, and I did not eat much of it. read more

In looking in the Cary/ Raleigh area we were hoping to find a casual breakfast home cooking diner. We found it! The food was made to order, hot, good quality quantity. read more

So we had previously lived about a quarter mile from this place and had never noticed it before! It is located in a very nondescript strip mall. The place was a bit crowded but was well managed by the wife of the owner, Barry. The cafe is lined with firemen memorabilia and collectibles from all around the country. I initially assumed that he may have been a fireman at some point of time, but it looks like he is an advent support of firemen across the country (look up his story on his website. Its worth a read and quite inspiring) The service is super quick, the menu is just about right without too much confusion. As an egg-itarian I didn't have much difficulty in finding choices for brunch. The coffee is wonderful and the portions on the omlettes and pancakes are right. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have traditional southern hash browns. All in all, brunch for two at $22 was not bad at all! read more

Our FAVORITE breakfast place! Everything is always great but the biscuits are my favorite out of majority of others I've had in the area. It gets jammed on the weekends especially in the morning. We usually go on Sunday's and sometimes it's 5-10 other times it's close to an hour. Prices are very reasonable and the omelettes are delicious. Seriously this is the only place we will go out for breakfast to. read more

I had been wanting to go to Barry's again for quite awhile. This his how good this place is. I had been fighting a stomach bug and I wasn't sure I could keep anything down. I like their hamburgers so much I ate one even though it probably was against my better judgment. Just the taste of the burger made me feel better. I was able to keep it down and even if I did get sick later I felt it was worth it. I almost wanted to eat two. The service was great as always and I love the atmosphere of the place. Barry's is definitely one of my favorite place to eat in the Triangle. read more

Greeted at the door with a "I'm short handed because people don't want to work" in my head I'm going pay people and treat them well and you will always have them. That aside food was meh at best. Dry tasteless pancakes. Ham wasn't bad with a nice smoky flavor. Eggs were just greasy and kinda gross. We ate half the food and split. Kinda odd when I handed her my credit card I'm told "the machine only accepts 20 or 30% tips" I'm a firm believer in tips=the level of service I got but who cares about a few $. It's not someplace I'd ever recommend or suggest. read more

After not willing to wait at a crowded breakfast spot, Barry's was half-full at 10 am on a Sunday morning. We have had breakfast at Barry's three times. On each occasion the hostess (owner/mgr?) was aloof, unsmiling, unwelcoming. Our server was very nice. The food prices are outrageous considering the quality. My single blueberry pancake with no sides was $8.65. The blueberries were distastefully stale. with chewy skins. The pancake was dry on the outside and some of the batter was undercooked. Also unappealing were the small plastic containers of butter and syrup. The owner subtracted the pancake price from our bill. But that was after we heard her mocking a customer who had complained about something, yelled unkindly to the 10 or so people now waiting for a table that "we are doing the best we can", and explained to us that the blueberries were frozen. I see that the reviews from the regulars are the good ones and the rest are more objective. I would LOVE to have good quality food at a FRIENDLY breakfast spot where I would actually be willing to pay these prices. Poor quality, overpriced food and lack of friendliness made this Strike Three. We're out. read more

We are new to the area, so we thought we'd check this place out. There was a line out the door which I took as a good sign. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had a scrambled egg, grits and biscuits with a side of heavy. So yummy! My husband had the meat omelet with a side of hash browns. Kids had the Mickey Mouse pancake which was huge! The only downside is it cost us $50 including tip for our meal. Next time we will skip the mozzarella stick app and make our kids get water (drink wasn't included with their meal). Love all the firefighter memorabilia! read more

Would give them a high five if their prices weren't out of this world! Their location makes them hard to spot for the every day passer-by. Our family ate well that weekend morning a few months ago. I loved the scenery and the waitress was on the ball. The bathrooms were spotless, looked like mine at work, impressed! The price at the end of the breakfast was $45~, I almost fell out. read more

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I love coming to Barry's! We don't live close by, but find ourselves here every now again because we enjoy this place so much, I love the service, we've never had bad service even when sometimes I know I can be difficult and the food is always good, I've never had an order messed up and my eggs are always cooked how I like them! read more

This place is awesome! It has such a great small town feel to it - definitely not a cookie cutter. The servers and hostess were all very friendly. Had the burger. It was delicious! I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

If classic family diners are your thing, Barry's is as good as it gets! Despite the plethora of seating, there is usually a small wait on weekend like everywhere in Raleigh. They have a great selection of classic breakfast items (think waffle house menu) as well as some others like the breakfast burrito and biscuits. Service is fast and the food is well priced, would recommend for a family breakfast since they have crayons and tvs playing kids shows. The milkshake also looked very promising, but we were too full to try it. Great place for filling up with family, but don't come here if you're trying to be fancy/in the mood for mimosas. read more

Great service. Excellent omelette!!! Burrito was very good too. Service was prompt and friendly.

Barry's is one of my (if not the top) go to breakfast places in Raleigh. I can walk here from my house, which is not only an added perk, but makes it super convenient when it's nice outside, or during a winter storm and I don't want to drive. Everything I've had there has been delicious, classic diner food, and I find myself begging my fiance to go there weekly (even when he doesn't want to). In the winter, I like to sit at the stools overlooking the line cooks - it's warm and cozy, and you get to enjoy your breakfast while watching others being made. In the summer it's a bit too hot for that location, so sit anywhere else. Everyone is incredibly friendly and make sure that you get exactly what you want. I typically order an egg platter, poached, and then change around the meats and sides. As someone who usually doesn't like omelets, theirs are delicious (and huge) and are easy to share with someone else. The jalapeno bacon is awesome on BLT's or in a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich. I've never had a bad experience, and I'm going to keep loving Barry's for a long time. (Also, great for kids who are really into firetrucks/firefighting - they have cool stuff everywhere!) read more

It was delicious! Loved all of the gluten free options! I can't say any bad things about this place!

A real throwback to another time. This place is the real deal - you'll think you are in 1950 with the decor and menu. The basics - great breakfasts ( get the corned beef hash), and prices are decent. Good people serving good food! read more

The western omelet was great. The service was excellent. No waiting for a table at 9:30 Sunday. There is a very pleasant atmosphere and it was not too noisy to talk. Great place for breakfast read more

Went here for brunch, what a great choice! The decor is fantastic, the entire place is covered by firefighter paraphernalia. Definitely a lot to look at while waiting for the food. A great place to visit with kids. The service is very friendly and helpful, but not overbearing. I had eggs with corned beef hash and it was fantastic. My boyfriend had a Barry's Burrito and was very happy with it too. We got a waffle to share, which came with syrup, whipped cream and blueberries on the side, was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend going there. read more

If you are looking for a breakfast place with a local feel... Barry's is your spot! My boyfriend and I love going to Barry's for breakfast on the weekends despite there being a wait to get a table. Don't expect gourmet plates, but the food is extremely filling, delicious, and a great price. The Barry's burrito and biscuits (so fluffy) are some of our favorites, although we have always liked every meal we've eaten there! One of the best things about this place is the wonderful staff. They are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet and will sometimes give you free, straight out of the oven, cookies!!! read more

This is my child's new favorite breakfast spot. Their kid's mickey pancake was ginormous and really tasty too. I had eggs, home fries, and bacon. All were delicious. Service was exceptional. Even brought out a wet rag when my daughter spilled syrup on her dress. Loved all the firefighter memorabilia too. This is definitely a homey place. We were looking for a quaint breakfast place that didn't break the bank and this place sure delivered. Only reason they aren't getting 5 stars - their menu said hash browns, but what we got were home fries. They were still yummy, but I was expecting something different. We will absolutely be back! read more

Worst cheese steak I've ever had. One piece of wilted lettuce on frozen steak that tasted only of oil and grill left overs. Waited 20 minutes and paid $25 for two sandwiches. The Cajun chicken wrap was very mediocre but at least edible. 2 stars for a friendly host. Will never go back. I'm angry that I was told such good things about this place. Would appreciate my money back. -Austin Cole 276 206 7162. Card was ran around 1:00pm 6-18-17 read more

Barry's Cafe - The worst cheese steak I've ever had. $12.50 after tip - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been going to Barry's Cafe for the last 20 years. It is a tasty restaurant. The hamburgers are as juicy and tasty as you could ever want. For breakfast the western omelette is high in ordering. I love the blueberry waffle!! A great little restaurant to go and meet with family and friends. Or after church! read more

Always have like this place for the breakfast options. Haven't had their lunch. The only thing I'm not a fan of is their bacon, but that doesn't dissuade me I just get something else. read more

Love Barry's...the service is great, the food is cooked quickly && tastes amazing. The best quick stop for breakfast or lunch! read more

Barry's Cafe - Great breakfast & lunch! - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It's rare to find a breakfast place in the south that doesn't slather their food in butter or gravy, but Barry's is a wonderful exception. Good healthy, hearty food. Good coffee. Cozy atmosphere. A clean, well-lighted space. I'm obsessed with this place. read more

Great breakfast place! Country fried steak with sausage gravy was delicious. It came with 2 eggs, which were cooked perfectly, a side of grits and an English muffin. It was enough food to share, but so good I didn't want to. The spinach omelet was also very good. We requested it be made with two egg whites and one egg. This made it lighter than a regular three egg omelet. The toppings are served on the outside of the omelet instead of the inside, which made the spinach nice and wilted. Highly recommend. We sat at the bar and got to watch all of the food being prepared. We can attest to the fact that the food is fresh and the food prep area is clean. The only downside is that the place is kinda small which means you leave smelling like a grill. read more

I had a craving for a biscuit, and I enjoyed my breakfast here. The sausage and egg biscuit arrived instantly. The service was also ebullient, so I give this place a thumbs up! read more

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

Excellent place for some creative, good home style cooking. Great vibe to the place and well priced. If I'm ever in the area I will stop in again. The jalapeño bacon was awesome! read more

Sweet little place with nice staff. The food is ok, and does not really have anything special going for it. Note: YOU HAVE TO ASK FOR GLUTEN FREE ITEMS, THE GF DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE AUTOMATICALLY GLUTEN FREE. We had a scare with a celiac guest during our visit, however they handled it well. 3/5, neither here nor there read more

This cute family oriented breakfast/brunch spot blew my mind. This spot looks small from the outside but can really hold a lot of people. I went with 2 of my friends and we were all satisfied by the time we left. Before going we were debating on a place to go. We were originally going to go to big Ed's market- also a very good place. But my friend suggested Barry's Cafe because they had gluten free pancakes, and I was craving some pancakes. So good. I have chocolate chip pancakes and grits and paid 10$ for my meal. That's a deal. Will be back. read more

The prices are very high and the food is fair but the atmosphere was very uncomfortable. Everyone in the place looked like they are getting ready to go hunting. The people in the booth next to us were talking politics the whole time and made hateful slurs about the gay presidential candidate. It was as though they were doing it purposely. We will never eat there again. read more