Came to this brewery recently and grabbed a beer, and I had a good time! Bar staff were relatively…read morefriendly, although it took a while for someone to talk to me, and the beer selection seemed solid. The beer I ordered was tasty, and it looks like they have some pretty cool events lined up, including live music. Parking was pretty easy because the brewery is located right next to a big public parking lot off of Saunders St. I did notice that it took them a while to bus a dirty table, but they'd probably be on top of it when the place is busier. Overall, I liked Oaklyn Springs and would definitely come back.

Great spot to meet up with friends for a drink in downtown Apex. Large indoor space, friendly…read moreservice, daily drink specials, and fun events throughout the week. We joined Trivia night on Wednesday. I had their house old fashioned, followed by their Graoefruit seltzer (basically water). Love that they have a full bar, including NA options, so there's something for everyone.

To start I love the area that Copeland Springs is located in. It is a part of a larger co-op that…read morehas a meadery, brewery/distillery, ax throwing, cbd store, and lots of other little gems like a human chess set and swing set. The gentleman running the cb store told me I must stop here as the food is amazing. He explained that it is a rotating menu, but most of the items are vegan or vegetarian. I told him that I am wanting to eat less meat so this is great. I showed up to the restaurant and was warmly greeted by all of the staff. I could not decide what I wanted so I got their pick three platter with the toast bite with homemade ricotta, lemon curd, and spring strawberry salad. My grand total was just $11 and they have a notification system that tells you when your food is ready. It took about 20 minutes to get my food, but it was so worth it! The salad was super refreshing and had just enough salad dressing. The lemon curd bite was amazing and had just enough sweetness and a good crunch from the puff pastry. Last, the ricotta toast was so yummy and I enjoyed every bite. Most of the menu was grown on site and if not they use local products as much as possible. The meal was just enough. I did not feel overly stuffed and it was so good. Since they rotate the menu every couple of months and it has been about a month with this menu, I will have to come back in July or August for some new deliciousness!

I really wanted to love this place. The location is super - right in the chatham beverage district-…read moreand so is the idea of the kitchen. The kitchen is located right on their sustainable farm. My friend and I wanted a quick bite. We ordered the ramen bowl at the counter. We found a picnic table right outside of the kitchen and we waited, and waited, and waited during a not busy time for a vegan dish. When we finally got the ramen the portion size was small. The ramen itself was lacking flavor and was very dry.

The Apex Farmers Market is held on Saturdays at The Depot in Downtown Apex. It is a small farmers'…read moremarket for the size of Apex so did not have many vendors in the parking lot. This could be because of the small size of The Depot, not allowing for many, or I may have been there on a slow day, so they didn't utilize all the space available. The goal is to have vendors within 150 miles of Apex. All the vendors were close together, so you don't need to walk far to see what is available. Benches were also available. They have activities for kids as well. If I am in Downtown Apex on another Saturday, I will return again.

This market is at Beaver Creek Commons. They have local vendors selling vegetables, seafood,…read morecandles , sweet treats and a few other rotating items. The hours are Saturdays 9-12 and I found info on Instagram about the weekly lineup, events and other important info. It is a small market and I love the variety.

Great service, delicious BLT and a Banana Split that was tremendous and worth every calorie!!!read more

Enjoyed a really nice dinner here last night with a beyond incredible staff that went above and…read morebeyond to check in on us frequently (server and owner or manager- not sure which) and make sure we had everything we needed and were very happy. I was blown away by how attentive and friendly they were despite being super busy. For the environment, the place felt a bit loud and crowded - which for one was a testament to how well liked it appeared to be (we are visiting from out of state) and how they had to make very creative use of the space as they must cater to so many in a smaller space. It was also clean and quite nostalgic with lots of interesting old time memorabilia - and didn't try to go too cheesy and over the top with the theme though again was a bit too busy and crowded and could have maybe used a more highlighted 'less is more' approach to showcase the ice cream shoppe feel, the old time candy shop ambience, etc. I also loved that there were no tvs to distract from the ppl in front of us, and though time period music would be fun, it might have made it even too much louder. I appreciated very much that they seemed to want ppl to talk and enjoy the company in front of them. The fried pickles app was really good, and the dreamsicle style shake and curly fries - sooo delicious! The ice cream concoctions we didn't try, but saw delivered all around us were huge and fun and looked so good! The BLT was a bit dry and could have used a good mayo or sauce, and my sister's Hawaiian chicken didn't have the Hawaiian bun but it was unique and still not bad. Though with the soda shoppe name I had hoped for more unique or home made soda concoctions or offerings. Overall though- the food was mostly really really good; it seemed cute and beloved and very popular with the town; and there was a clear pride in the place - and very apparent love and appreciation of the customers by the staff which was number one in what I saw and was very impressed by. They just need and deserve a bigger space!

Piedmont Microgreens is the most amazing local business with the biggest, brightest tastes! Whether…read moreyou're topping your burgers, salads or sandwiches, these micro greens are the frosting on culinary creation!

This place has the best quality microgreens! Super fresh and they last for a couple weeks if you…read moretreat them right. I visit them at the farmers market weekly. The sunflower shoots are my favorite - the perfect sweet crunch to any dish.

This place is really cute. The selection of locally sourced items is great, they range from pasta…read morefrom Melina's and Redneck BBQ Lab Sawse to fresh seafood and produce. I need to make it a point to visit more often to support local.

I passed by this cute little farm stand/market on my backroads way of taking my oldest son back to…read moreNC State and decided I would stop by on my way back into Holly Springs. I was very surprised to see all of the local sauces and condiments on display. I was pleasantly greeted and it was a very pleasurable experience. There's local beef, pork, and seafood along with some very beautiful and fresh vegetables. I was also taken back to my childhood when I spotted NEHI sodas in the soda case. I will definitely be frequently this to support local farmers. I purchased a watermelon, cabbage, local pork sausage, frozen field peas, and sodas.

Wine is the way to go at this bottle shop. I had an amazing glass of Tempranillo and the prices are…read moreso much more reasonable than their beer. Snagged a private booth on the side to work while enjoying my glass of wine. The booth had its own speaker to control the volume of the music. Love it!

If you're a wine lover, I highly recommend Bottle Theory. They have an incredible selection of…read morewines. They also offer AI-powered wine profile search. It helps match you with wines based on your preferences making choosing easy. The atmosphere is laid back. You can relax, enjoy a glass, and really take your time. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I ended up purchasing a bottle based on an employee's recommendation, brought it to a gathering, and it became the crowd favorite. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff with a wide range of locally sourced products. You have to try the doughnut truck -…read morethe were hot and delicious

Oh my gosh, COME HERE FOR YOUR PUMPKINS!!! Very cute little…read moremarket with some fresh and local produce (I got local honey to help with allergies) and a large pumpkin patch. Pumpkins were all very pretty and fairly priced (20 for both in the picture). One was listed as 28$ and the gentleman gave us a discount. They accept cash and card. After we got out pumpkins, the gentleman watched me struggle to set up my phone for a picture and ran over to help us! Easy parking, easy loading and they have carts available if you are getting a large amount of pumpkins.