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

We were looking for a brunch place and this came up in Yelp. It's in a strip center and has all kinds of fireman memorabilia throughout. Friendly people, great choices and delicious food! One thing we did discover it to get there early if you want the eggs Benedict or corned beef hash as both were sold out by the time we got there. Food was very good and service was great. Bacon was very crispy, just how I like it, eggs cooked perfectly and great selections for toast. One thing I did notice was just how crowded it was. Every table was taken and it was obvious none had been removed. Be sure to wear a mask! read more

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The experience is similar to an IHOP but less flavorful. The quality of the food and the taste is not good! I had over easy eggs, gluten free blueberry pancakes and bacon. The eggs had no flavor at all & you could tell they weren't organic or free range just the cheapest they could find without salt or pepper. The bacon was not even good. The coffee was horrible it was definitely an instant brand. They do not have any dairy free creamer options or healthy choices. The bill was $70 for 3 people for breakfast. Just don't do it trust me you will be disappointed. I will say the staff were extremely friendly but I was there for good food not just a smiling wait staff. read more

We love Barry's! The food is great, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. It's a place to enjoy feeling cared for.

Service is rude and slow. Food is good enough. There only appeared to be one server for the whole restaurant so maybe this is why. It wasn't dirty but it wasn't clean either; lots and of plates left on tables from previous patrons. This used to be my place in years past but they have obviously suffered since Covid. Too bad. read more

We decided on a whim to make the drive from Knightdale to try Barry's Cafe and we were not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. This is a nice diner style restaurant, with counter, booth and table seating. Although they had a server shortage and there were several large parties ahead of us, we were seated within 10 minutes. The food was very delicious. I had the Firehouse (1pancake, 2 sausage patties, 2 eggs and grits) and my husband had the Western Omelette and half serving of French Toast. There's a good variety on the menu as well. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is great! Easy going friendly atmosphere and the food was fabulous. I had the full biscuits and gravy, which were an instant favorite after the first bite. Nothing fancy, just simply delicious. My wife really enjoyed her pancake, just one, it's the same size as the plate. read more

Barry's Cafe - Full Biscuits & Gravy, delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Our family group of 16 went here for a Saturday brunch. I called Barry's Cafe a few hours before we planned to arrive, and was told they would take care of our group. When our group started to arrive, they had already arranged tables to handle our group, and our server was taking care of drink orders as we waited for all of the group. We received excellent service. Service dealt with our group professionally. I ordered the cheeseburger and eggs combo, with sides of grits and tater tots. Liked the burger, and the grits were done right (I detest "runny" grits). Nice bonus for our table is we were served wonderful chocolate chip cookies at the end of the meal. Loved the firefighter decor. Looking forward to going here again. read more

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This is one of my go-to neighborhood spots! From breakfast with my work team to a quick lunch seated at the bar, it always fits the bill. Congrats on 30 years in business, Doyle Family! read more

Barry's Cafe - a sign outside of a restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Enjoyed some Saturday brunch at Berrys and was very pleased with the menu and quality of the food. My wife is gluten free - so finding a spot that has basically the full menu able to be GF adapted was really nice. She had the breakfast platter with GF pancakes and GF toast. Both were very good. I went with the rueben. Everything tasted great and definitely would return read more

Barry's Cafe - Gluten free pancakes with raspberries - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great service the waitress helped us and even hung around and talked to us. A little bit. Food was fantastic and the fire fighters memorabilia and other things on the wall were awesome. read more

Great cafe. Reminds me of "Cheers" Locally owned, and operated... Love love their Reuben. Nothing particularly fancy, but top quality ingredients, etc. Great really crispy bacon! read more

Pretty good breakfast spot. Definitely one of the better ones in the area and it's within walking distance from us which is a big plus.

This place has all the feels! Great service with some great food! Are you ready to take the 3 pancake challenge?! We tried and failed big time! The pancakes are fluffy moist and ridiculously good too. Loved it and definitely going back. read more

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Food was diner food--good. Syrup is in packets. $ food for $$ prices. Staff is very attentive, but I'm pretty sure they thought my friend and I were a lesbian couple, and we got shunted to a 6 person table in the back where we were the least visible in the place. I don't blame the staff. I blame the clientele. Just a heads up. If you look at my over a decade's worth of reviews, you won't see anything about social issues. This is more a heads up for LGBQT+ folks so they can feel welcome where they eat. read more

A cute breakfast spot with delicious food!! On top of that, their customer service was amazing. Not just my waiter, but hearing the others as well. Very polite and professional! I would definitely come back! read more

Come early or you won't get the eggs benedict! Once they are out, they are out! This place was jam packed at 930AM on Sunday and we thought we beat the church crowd, nope, just a ton of people wanting the good food! The place is a lot bigger than I had thought when we walked in, as on the right it's an open kitchen with a diner feel for the stools. To the left is a massive restaurant that seemed to go on forever! The service was good, food was great, and I love their mission. If you are Fire/Rescue personnel, let them know, you get a discount! read more

We are in the middle of a pandemic but I don't think any of the employees or customers at this "restaurant" know this or respect the law. I was there this morning around 945 am. We sat down, nice staff helped and were tentative.... that's about all I can say about the staff. The lady bringing our food over brought it over and started coughing in her mask. Then went over to the beverage area, took her mask off and began to cough. Came back to our table, without washing her hands, and brought more things for our table, she then ran back to the drink station to cough, again! Meanwhile there were customers coming from the backroom area with no masks on, walked half way through dining area and put mask on. Then we went to pay... the register is over in the cooking area. There were three employees with no masks on! Two of them were cooking!! And just not with their mask down, completely no mask on!!! Behind me were two older gentlemen waiting to pay with no masks on.... I literally couldn't believe this was happening! I then asked the cashier why no one is wearing masks and he just asked my friend if he wanted a copy of his receipt..... I haven't seen any restaurant this bad with COVID laws and practicies!!! I never felt so uncomfortable in a dining area!!! And not for nothing the food was meh... read more

I felt like I got ripped off. The food was good. I sat down and asked if i wanted coffee and said yes. I briefly looked at the menu and decided on the Firemans special. the waitress Came by and said I had options. Asked me if I wanted the pancake waffle or French toast and I said oh I have options and said waffle sounds good. Then she asked what did I want on the waffles chocolate chips raspberries pecans or something else I said raspberry sounds good. Then she asked me what kind of meat and then hashbrowns or other options. The food came out pretty fast. Food tasted good. Waffle cooked well. Four little sausage links, 2 scrambled eggs. A tiny (half cup or smaller) container of hash browns. I got the bill after one refill of coffee. They charge me nearly $3 for coffee, extra for waffle and raspberry. I asked the cashier about it, and I told her that the waitress asked me about options for the Firemans special and didn't indicate that all of this was extra. She said I can't help it if you didn't read the menu and all of that was extra! Breakfast was $21 for what would be much less elsewhere. Not coming back unless they change prices and practices. It's too bad, because the food was good. read more

Barry's Cafe - Overpriced Fireman's Special breakfast - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

If you are looking for a "hole in the wall" local restaurant this is the place. I was craving gluten-free pancakes and found this location (on Yelp of course.) I walked in around 11am on a Saturday morning and they were still packed. You can tell this is a place for the "locals" in the area. My service was kind of slow (party of 1) because I was trying to catch up on work (not the kind of coffee shop vibe though.) The food however was worth it. It is truly southern cooking (but gluten-free!) One of the best gluten-free pancakes I have ever had. The cashier was Barry's wife (I later found out that Barry died earlier this year) and was the sweetest lady. The promote having #barrysfreefridays on Instagram where if you tag your photos you are entered for a free breakfast. They haven't used this feature since 2017. Guess no free breakfast for me:( read more

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

Delicious breakfast, great service, reasonable prices, and Barry's feeds the firefighters! * Spinach omelette with goat cheese, tomatoes, and mushrooms = excellent. * Pumpkin pancake with caramel syrup = very filling and tasty. It's huge, thick and fills an entire dinner plate. * Ham & cheese omelette = delicious. * Bacon = perfectly cooked. I don't eat bacon but it looked tasty and my hubby said it was very good. Overall, they've earned every star in my book! read more

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Located next to my favorite cheesesteak spot (Anvil's), Barry's Cafe falls into the category of diner and comfort food which is perfect from time to time. With a large menu of American classics, it's hard not to find something to keep you happy. During my lunch visit I went with their 1/2 lb. Papa burger! The food comes out quick and I've got a beauty of a burger. Covered with thick melted cheddar, BBQ sauce and bacon, it's a serious sammich. And good quality ground in-house meat, very tender and flavorful. The fries are nicely done with a light coating, a great and classic accompaniment for the meal. Service at Barry's is darn good, the usual professional waitstaff that you'll find at a diner and they don't disappoint. While I think Barry's menu is a bit basic, I know why this place works so well. Sort of classic and old school with well-prepared basics. It's not quite a fit for my tastes but I do appreciate Barry's and its service. Find this little restaurant in the back of Swift Creek Plaza, just look for the fire trucks! read more

Great local place with a hometown feel. We ordered a bunch of stuff, portions were ok, but we were still kinda surprised with or $70 bill (it was just us and the baby). read more

Barry's cafe is classic diner with a homey feel, solid food and as an added bonus donates some of their proceeds to a great cause. Walking into Barry's, even if you don't know the "back story", you'll know this place is all about firemen. Unfortunately it's not the sexy calendar firemen I know you were all thinking about... But you'll still feel the love as you take in the paraphernalia, photos and patches from all over our great state of NC! The prices are spot on for diner. They've got a bar directly in front of an open kitchen for the true diner folks or tables or groups. With all you can drink hot coffee (it's not Counter Culture, but this is not Ashley Christensen place) and a menu full of choice, breakfast and lunch, you won't be disappointed. I ordered the breakfast burrito, served with choice of side, salsa and sour cream and it was the perfect remedy for my Friday night headache. I love that they serve breakfast all day! Plus, when you're ready to pay your bill thru serve you hot, freshly baked cookies! Classy touch Barry's. I'd return to this diner anytime I'm in the area! read more

Barry's Cafe - Breakfast burrito with hash browns; served with salsa and sour cream. - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Back in the day this was a pretty good go to for breakfast. Not so much anymore. Seems like breakfast choices have been scaled back and menu items have been taken away. Very limited breakfast choices. Quality of food is not what it should be. read more

What a neat spot! With the fire department decor, I was always scoping out something new on the walls while we waited for our food. The wait staff was friendly - the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was homey and familiar. Although the food came out quickly, we found our meals to be just average. I believe I saw another post here about the sandwich bread used - that it's store bought, the reviewer saw it coming out of the bag during their visit. And I have to admit, it did taste that way. I had my sandwich on rye bread, and it tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. Chicken salad was good, but nothing out of this world. Fries came out piping hot, though! My boyfriend noted that he had expected a larger portion, so he left feeling not entirely satisfied and just underwhelmed. I will say that I wondered if the real winners here are breakfast items, which neither of us got. read more

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Not regular not welcome. (Apparently others have the same encounter as me if you read up on some of their google reviews. Not friendly at all to non regulars). Went there because it's close to my son's soccer practice. Got in, service wasn't super fast. Ok cool it's Sunday maybe busy although did not see a line waiting outside the restaurant. Got in around 10:50a. In between ordering, waiting and eating our food probably an hour. Then while my kids are enjoying their time and me chatting with their dad with coffee still left in my cup, the hostess came over rudely stated we should pay because they have a 40 minutes wait time now. I looked around there were five empty tables. And I did not see her stating the same to another table of customers who came before us and got their food before us. Then the waitress came again rudely picked up the utensils as to tell us with her action "get out". I totally felt discriminated against. The food was mediocre at best. The service was not good. I almost left without giving any tips as the service sucked. Don't worry I won't go back there again as I wasn't seemed to be welcome there. read more

The prices have gone up to a ridiculous level. $15.25 for a chicken salad sandwich? Really?? Food is okay but nothing spectacular. Much more expensive than other comparable restaurants like Red Robin and the food is not as good. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

What once was is no more. If you want less than fast food quality with higher than steakhouse restaurant prices, then you may want to come here. Paid 12.50 for a cheeseburger platter unworthy of the name. Yes, the patty thick and perhaps fresh, but had no seasoning and very little flavor. The bun was surely from Food Lion next door from the .99 cent bag and the fries were just plain bad. No crisp, just cooked enough to serve steak fries. Perhaps I should have paid the 1.95 upcharge for the seasoned fries? Seriously, $2 for seasoning? Also $2.95 for a fountain drink at a mom and pop restaurant is pushing it. I am not expecting $1.25, but $2.95??? If the food was great and the service on par with it, the prices would only a be a bit high, but neither is reality. My advice, eat elsewhere. read more

I like it here. They pay attention to gluten free allergies and have gluten free pancakes and bread. The meals aren't huge for the price, but decent. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. They have a nice variety for breakfast. My husband had an omelet and I had a special with a couple eggs, bacon and 2 gluten free pancakes. All the food was very good. I appreciate what Barry's does for the community. It is wonderful when you can spend your money knowing that some is being given back. I think it is a winning combination - good food and good people in a good, clean atmosphere/environment. read more

This gem is our family go-to for breakfast! The local diner has classic good food at a great price with friendly service. The owner, Denise, knows the regulars & keeps everyone moving quickly through to enjoy the comfort food without waiting too long! Non COVID-19 times we sat at the open griddle bar area and watched the line cooks work their magic! Extra bonus is Barry's commitment to community first responders through many initiatives & memorabilia on the walls. I get an egg, sausage & cheddar biscuit with yellow mustard every time but the French toast, omelets and corned beef hash are on my rotation. Support small local businesses & enjoy your experience in the neighborhood! read more

Cute looking place. Tried their Biscuits & Gravy, which was really great. Also tried Burger & Onion rings read more

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Stopped here on a whim from a sign I saw in the shopping area. It was a Wednesday morning and there was no wait. Waitress was very nice and attentive. I ordered a Belgium waffle and side of bacon. It came quickly and was as expected. It tasted ok...nothing special or extra. The meal was a little pricey for breakfast I thought. I may go back and try the hamburgers that were advertised on the street sign also. read more

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Bottom line: Will I come back? Yes! Affordable, delicious and simple. One of the better places to eat brunch in Raleigh. Service: decent service, got here around 10 on a Saturday and didn't have to wait. Typical diner feel. Food: Chocolate chip pancakes: usually I'm let down when I get pancakes at a place like this, either too thick, over cooked or just plain bad. Barry's nails the pancake and it was DELICIOUS. I was so impressed at how good it tasted, it was spectacular. Hash browns: these were so good--a must buy recommendation if you visit here. They come in tiny cubes and were perfectly cooked. Sweet tea: wasn't as sweet as I usually like it so I added a little more sugar! Price: great! Under 25 dollars for two people and we both left full and happy. read more

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

I love this café! It's fast and delicious and the perfect brunch or breakfast place. I really love it their corned beef hash Because it's nice and crispy. Their biscuits and gravy are also really good. Their potatoes that they serve with breakfast are also really nice and crispy. Eggs are cooked perfectly, toast is awesome, and coffee is always fine. Highly recommend as a very solid breakfast place in the area. read more

The bacon was super crispy, which was good. The hash brown was well made. My "over-medium" eggs still had runny white. The chicken fried steak tasted like it was microwaved. The only thing I would go back for are the biscuits. Amazing biscuits, definitely freshly made. Overall, I wouldn't bother with this place. read more

Sorry but this place just didnt have great restaurant quality food. They used slice bread you get from the supermarket(i actually watched them pull it out), and everything was plain. The low light was the corn-beef hash which appeared to come right from the can. Was quite poor. Only reason I am giving them 2stars and not 1 is because of the great service. Everyone was friendly, attentive and weight staff was quick and helpful. Wont come back however read more

Small little cafe off of Tryon road in Cary. My party came for breakfast Sunday morning and were seated right away. They seem to be a true local favorite. The menu is not massive, which I appreciate, so you're able to really see what their specialty is and not worry about wanting to try a million different things. Our server was kind, patient, and efficient. The food was ok for me, nothing particularly noteworthy. I had a chicken sandwich, onion rings, and a side of cheese grits. The grits were disappointing, and resembled rice cooked with too much water, topped with shredded cheese that melted and cooled. The other employees just seemed a little cold to me, not very personable or welcoming. Just because it wasn't for me, doesn't mean I don't recommend it. I definitely could see this being a great place for people to become regulars at, especially if you're into the old school diner food. read more

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Giving this place a 5-Star mainly because of the atmosphere it brings! Love place like this, feels like you are right at home. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was incredible. Will definitely come back next time and try something new! read more

Barry's Cafe - Pancake bacon eggs potatoes coffee - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Heard great things! Met the mark! A fabulous breakfast with outstanding service in a "first responder" themed restaurant! It was a grand slam! Coffee -great! We had each an order of corned beef hash and country fried steak and shared. The biscuits were perfect! The service, it was awesome! This is a hidden gem! read more

Barry's Cafe - Eggs, corned beef hash, country fried steak, and biscuit. - Burgers Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina