4 stars based on the catered box lunch only (did not go into the location or deal directly with staff). I had a good ham and Swiss sandwich here from a catered box lunch provided to me and other colleagues after a professional event. The sauce provided took an ordinary sandwich to a new level!!! The box included the sandwich on sliced sourdough bread; a special sauce; a small bag of kettle chips; and a large, delicious chocolate chip cookie (I didn't need the chips or the cookie but I definitely enjoyed it LOL). The cookie alone deserves 4 stars. It was my favorite item in the entire box (hangs head in shame). I've never gone into the cafe or been served directly by the staff, but the catered lunches arrived on time and everyone seemed satisfied. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Funniest Yelp picture yet! This Cookie turned me into the Cookie Monster. So good! - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We put in a group DoorDash order from Cafe Carolina based on their high ratings. We are a group of five and we had a variety of salads and sandwiches. All five of us were so satisfied with our lunches. Salads were hearty and delicious. The Turkey Avocado Melt and Club were also fantastic. We thought prices were reasonable as well. Delicious meal! Will definitely return. Maybe tomorrow. :) read more

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Love this place! The turkey avocado panini is my favorite. The turkey berry salad is also delicious. I mixed it up with the cup of soup this time and was not disappointed! Service is always super fast and the environment is calm. Haven't had a bad experience here yet! read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - 1/2 Sandwich and Soup Combo ... Half Turkey Avocado Melt Panini with half cup of chicken noodle soup. - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been wanting to try this place for so long, and I am glad I finally did. This bagel was delicious, and I can't wait to go back to try some other menu items. It was ready super quick as well! read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've been to Cafe Carolina for lunch a few times and I've always had a great experience. The salads are delicious, fresh, and well balanced. The tomato soup was delicious and my friend had the chili and said it was some of the best she's had. The service is always great; and the restaurant is clean. I love the new location, it's so spacious and inviting. This is a great lunch destination and one of my favs. The only downside is parking. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Cafe Carolina Signature Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Met a friend for brunch. Got an apple basket pastry, and ham and cheddar sweet potato biscuits. So delicious! Very happy with the decision. I could not have imagined the taste of the biscuits. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Ham and cheddar sweet potato biscuits - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Nice place! Quick, easy, and great food! The broccoli quiche is oh so yummy! So many choices! Breakfast options and lunch choices. Didn't get a pic, we were hungry! Good coffee too! You order at the counter and seat yourself. They call your name to get the food. You do bus your table. Inside and outside seating. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - the menu - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The chicken salad and loaded potato soup are delicious! Went there on a busy lunch hour, and yet the food came out relatively quickly. And it's all in a nice area of the city! read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery is located in the Village District so there is ample parking. The restaurant has plenty of inside and outside seating. Ordering is down at the counter and you wait for your order at the other end of the counter. I ordered the strawberry waffle but expected more strawberries. But other than that it was ok. Those that ordered eggs were not happy with them as they were just reheated and not from cracked eggs. So I will not order anything with eggs on a return visit. read more

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Stopped by for lunch and grabbed a turkey sandwich with pretzels. I thought it tasted very fresh and yummy. All the veggies were super fresh. The whole-wheat bread was delicious with some real seeds in it-maybe they bake their bread in house(?). You get a choice of chips or pretzels. The bread also had avocado, mustard, and mayo. I like that they have nutritional information on their website too. The sandwich was filling and a nice option for lunch. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Carolina Turkey Breast Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The move to their new location was a great one. It is spacious with both indoor and outdoor dining. The French dip Panini and Beef and Provolone are our favs. Everything was flavorful and the quality of the meat was good. This is one of our go-to places for meeting friends for lunch. The parking garage underneath the building is so convenient. There is an elevator from there that takes you right to their restaurant. read more

I love this place! I'm sad the Cary location closed but so happy this one is still open so I can get those sweet sweet ham and cheddar sweet potato biscuits! These tasty morsels are so addictive and delicious! I'm also in love with the club sandwich and their soups here. Everything is perfect for warming the soul and helping you get through the day. If you're needing a soul warming soul, a delicious sandwich, or a tasty treat you've got to check out Cafe Carolina. read more

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They have some of the best French toast I've ever had! I've had takeout from here before, but the ambiance is better suited for a quick breakfast or lunch sit-in. read more

We went on a Sunday to go to the flying biscuit cafe across the parking lot but they had a one hour wait so decided to try the Carolina cafe. It wasn't horrible but also wouldn't come back for the food The good: no wait, food came out very quickly, easy parking, convenient location, plenty of seating, and fair prices. The bad: the breakfast food just isn't that good. The Country Breakfast platter had eggs that had clearly been rehydrated or from a jug and hash browns were about the same quality. Breakfast sandwich was microwaved quality as well read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well... here is mines: Parking: 4 Location: 4 Customer Service: 5 Facility décor/cleanliness: 5 Love this location. There are several in the area but this one holds a special place in my heart. The pastries are always yummy. I used to smash everything on the menu but now i'm Vegetarian and I'll admit... its tough. They do have a few flatbread and soups they offer that i like. The service is always seller and the food is always yummy. read more

Me and my friends love coming here to study! The atmosphere is really good and the workers are super friendly every time we go. I normally get the mocha latte and today I got an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. They were both delicious. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - everything Bagels - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great local spot for a classic breakfast! Came here on a Sunday morning and it was busy but we were able to get a table for 4 right away. We ordered at the counter and then picked up the food at the counter once it was ready. No wait staff, so a lot more casual. The food was good. I got a regular egg sandwich on a honey wheat bagel and it was good and filling. My friend ordered the ham and sweet potato biscuit which was delicious. Lots of breakfast options for whatever you are in the mood for! Also a great coffee bar and menu, if I lived in Raleigh I would definitely make this one of my go to spots! Casual, easy and delicious for a good price read more

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I have a weakness for a really good turkey sandwich. I can go to the swankiest place and if it doesn't have a club than I am not as impressed. I don't understand how Carolinians put ham on a club and not bacon...but the Carolina bakery gets it. This is very nice roasted turkey on a great bun with bacon and what they call Caroluna sauce but I thinks its roasted tomato in mayo....or pepper...its really good. Their Caesar salad is ok..nothing to write home about. The grilled cheese is super dangerously good. Now lets talk about the baked goods. This is NOT a place to come if you are on a diet. These people work magic with butter and sugar. I do want to say its not all sunshine and roses. They really need to work on their soups. The french onion is bland with burnt onions instead of caramelized onions...HUGE disappointment. read more

They had me at quiche. We sat outside, here at 8am and the parking was a breeze. Customer Service was great, ordered, received our nosh pretty quickly. We split the Cinnamon Roll and it was delicious, not overly sweet and was fresh! The fruit had a mix of strawberries, pineapple, and honeydew. Empty plates all around. Let me say, Cafe Carolina always hits it IMO and if you are looking for breakfast or lunch, can't go wrong. read more

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This are the must disgusting biscuits I ever had in my life . Nothing is fresh . Biscuits are taken from a bag then warmed in the microwave, the result is a disgusting thing impossible to eat. I had to put it in the trash (bye 4 usd) . Rather go to Tupelo Honey across the street and you will get better food for the same price or less . The star is for the cappuccino I got, not too bad read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Ham and Cheddar Sweet Potato Biscuit - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Just want to give a shout out to Cafe Carolina and their new space! My husband and I have been coming here for years and prior to that he and his family had been coming here even longer. The service is always top notch, the food is consistently delicious and fresh and we absolutely love their new space, which is just behind the original in the Villave District. Parking is sooo much easier here. There's a parking garage directly underneath with an elevator that lets you off directly inside of Cafe Carolina. We never have trouble finding a space unlike their old building where the Village District parking lot was literally never not crowded. The owner puts in so much work and always ensures that the customer service is great and that his clients are getting everything they need. Highly recommend their bakery items, their flatbreads, and the half salad/soup/sandwich combo! Their new location has everything from low top tables, high top tables with booths, regular booths and outdoor seating in a clean and inviting atmosphere! Highly recommend as a place to grab brunch, lunch or to do some studying or work. Check it out! read more

Vegetarian: I had the Classic Tomato Basil Flat Bread, and it was not tasty at all. The bread was as dry and flavorless and a wheat cracker with no salt, the sauce and cheese had no seasoning at all, it was fresh but not even hot. Also, the portion was tiny. It was all very disappointing. Vegan: I didn't see a single vegan option on the menu. Though it seems that some of their foods could be modified to comply with a vegan diet. Gluten-free: They have a gluten free menu available for download on their website. Service: You order at the counter and then pick up from a different counter. The cashier was polite and the wait wasn't long. Recommendations: I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone regardless of their dietary restrictions. My meat-eating dining mate didn't enjoy his food either. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Classic Tomato Basil Flat bread - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is a great restaurant, the food was excellent and there was a great variety of products offered. We went there with friends and the seating is laid out so you can carry on a conversation. I worked as an executive in the restaurant industry and I recognize well operating restaurants and highly recommend Cafe Carolina. read more

I ordered the spinach artichoke panini. Not good. If you're considering. Very flavorless read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Spinach Artichoke Chicken Panini- not good. Flavorless - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We actually ordered this food for delivery so I can't comment on the space but everyone in my party absolutely loved their lunch. The soups were a big hit and the sandwiches and wraps were fresh and perfect portions. We were looking for something light and healthy and got exactly that! I would love to try something new next time, everything looks fantastic on that menu! read more

Is this an exercise to see how quickly you can ruin what used to be an institution in Raleigh? My first visit to the new location, I've not yet even eaten anything and I know I'll never return after coming here monthly for 20 years. Park in a parking garage, get on an elevator and then a sad dining room that is clearly a failed restaurant rather than a cafe. No where to plug in a laptop, a coffee bar that is 1/3 the size of the prior one. I have to assume there were reasons for this move (lease?) but it's sad that there is no way this Raleigh icon survives. read more

Top Notch! Customer Service in this day and age is hard to come by. Food is Fresh, delicious and can't be beat. Ron and Steve are the lost humble people you will ever meet. They treat you like Family as well as the Staff. Run here! Don't forget to grab a lemon bar or other sweet treat! read more

Service: The service was prompt and nice. Ambiance: The place smells very nice and has a lot of seating. It's pretty cozy inside with the pleasant and warm smell of pastries Food: The food, was a completely different experience. I ordered a tomato basil flat bread, which ultimately tasted like a dried out cracker with tomatoes on it. I'm usually nonchalant about food not being great, but for the price this was quite awful. Price: Everything seems to be way too expensive for what you are actually getting. It's hard to find anything below $7-$8 on the menu. I don't think this place has anything to offer in terms of tasty food, you can probably find somewhere cheaper with better options. I think it's just trendy and not many people have good taste. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Tomato basil flat bread pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My go-to place whenever I'm in the mood for a refreshing meal. I've been coming here since it was in Greensboro,NC and I'm glad the taste hasn't changed. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Just went to this location and it was absolutely awful. The food is not good by any means. The only thing I enjoyed was the bread cause I could tell it was pretty fresh. I order an ice mocha that was so gross and I actually threw away about 80% of my order. If you come here I'd stick to the baked goods and not coffee or sandwiches. read more

The atmosphere was great food was great great the service was good it was good I gave it a thumbs up

Stood there 7 minutes and literally got looked at several times and not one person welcomed us, told us hello, get the hell out nothing. An eye roll would've at least been something & of course being the only 2 black people in the place didn't help. Ended up just leaving. 0/10 nothing I hate more than horrible customer service. Booooo read more

The service was okay. I had a Turkey sausage egg and cheddar. It was lukewarm the eggs were tasteless and the sausage was not all that great. My husband had bacon which was very good. We also had a cinnamon roll(served cold) and it was nothing to shout about. The coffee however was excellent! If I visited again I I would not have the scrambled eggs, Turkey sausage or the cinnamon Roll! I would probably try the quiche and bacon, or something else. I did like that they had outdoor seating. read more

Cameron Village is a busy place on the weekends. I love the location. I opted to dine at cafe carolina due to a birthday freebie I have. I came in during the after church rush. There was a long line. The line moved very fast. There are lots of great options to choose from. They have a weekend brunch menu in addition to lunch options. I am a HUGE fan of their baked potato soup. I chose the soup & sandwich combo which comes with a choice of chips or pretzels and a drink. Baked potato soup is very tasty. The chicken salad is served on a croissant. The chicken salad is made with heavy chunks of diced chicken. Umm mm good . I resisted the temptation to treat myself to one of the cookies. I'm holding out for 1/2 price TUESDAY at Edible Art. Service was good and the good was scrumptious. I give it read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Baked potato soup & 1/2 chicken salad sandwich with chips and drink. Birthday freebie - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We were visiting our daughter and she suggested Cafe Carolina and Bakery. The menu has something for everyone! Very relaxed as you can choose to sit inside or out. We had our dog with us so we sat outside with no problem. I had called ahead and asked if they had any issues with dogs on the patio. They were quick with our order and the food was great! Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend! read more

One of my happy places to go with great food and the nicest people owning and working there. Sitting outside under the trees with stuffed French toast on Sunday is just perfect. All the efforts the proprietors make to help community organizations and to hire people that need an opportunity makes it money well spent. Sign up for their loyalty program and the discounts grow quickly. Highly recommend. read more

I have been to many different restaurants in the triangle and this place has by far become one of my most favorite to go to. I ordered the club and you definitely get your moneys worth. The croissant was very fresh and I swear that was the best bacon I've had in my whole life. Right when I walked in to this eating establishment I could tell they took cleaning very seriously and I felt very comfortable eating here. Covid has definitely rocked the restaurant industry and I have been to a couple places that I could tell they did not take cleaning seriously. This is not one of those places and I would be very happy to spend my money here again. read more

Not good. Cafeteria style. Order at register and the. They call your name to come get your food. Somehow mine was still cold. Flavorless. Coffee too. Muffin was okay. read more

This is a great place for lunch and is always very busy. It is counter service and has a separate bakery. I have eaten lunch here (and at their old downtown location) many times and the food is always very good. Today I had a salad with turkey, havarti, cranberries, almonds, and fresh pears with a vinegarette dressing - delicious! They serve mainly sandwiches and salads but also quiche and soup. Although they were doing a brisk business, there were several available tables. The cafe is conveniently located in Cameron Village shopping center so you can enjoy shopping and dining without moving your car. There are several free parking areas to choose from but finding a parking space at lunch time can be tricky. Most of the shops and many of the dining options close at 6:00 pm. read more

Cafe Carolina and Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Not too bad. I was here for coffee, some breakfast, and wi-fi. The only problem is: a lot of websites are blocked! Simple things, like articles about "what to do in NYC in autumn". Come on, now! I had the sweet potato biscuit with ham and chedder. The order came with two of these biscuits and it was fairly inexpensive. Under $5 for the biscuits as well as coffee. Not too bad. Biscuits were a little sweet for my taste, but not terrible. The coffee was good and the service was friendly. My order was ready right away- I didn't have to wait long at all. When your order is ready, they call your name over a mike. It is loud and clear, but a little distracting if you are here with your computer trying to get your work done. I would come back again to try their unique "blue cupcakes", but I'm not sure I would stay to dine in. read more