First thing, this is not the Capitol Cafe/Grill of old. It is no longer a greasy spoon. Don't…read moreget me wrong, I love a giant griddle top diner. When you first walk in, you are greeted to a full service bar with a few high tops. To the left is a sit down area that has a fresh look. The waitress was delightful and kept the perfect southern sweet tea full and even brought a to go cup without being asked to. The menu is southern inspired and appears to change daily. I tried the chop cheese(think burger chopped and smothered in cheese like a cheesesteak) and potato wedges. Both were just right! Would order again,but not until I try more! My lunch date had the bacon cheeseburger and fries. The burger was good. Fries were meh. ( standard steak fry but unsalted). For us the bill was less than $20. That is hard to find for a hand pattied burger experience.

Only gave two star because the young man who served use who clearly wasn't trained tried his very…read morebest. The food was nothing more than thrown together by a 3 year old. I won't go back.

I stopped in for lunch and was honestly impressed. The space is open, warm, and has that modern…read morefarmhouse vibe that makes you want to sit and stay awhile. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and moved with purpose--no one was just standing around. I ordered the herb-crusted salmon mesa bowl and it did not disappoint. The salmon was seasoned well with a perfect sear, and the sides actually felt fresh and intentional, not like fillers. Loved the kale, the sweet potatoes, and that corn was shockingly good. The green sauce on the side added the right kick and pulled everything together. Portions are generous, the food tastes clean and well-prepared, and the atmosphere feels like a local favorite in the making. I'll definitely be back.

I love the food and atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating and I'm obsessed with their Chicago dogs…read more I do wish that there was a less crowded ordering space. The restaurant is usually busy during lunch hours when I've gone and it can get very claustrophobic standing in line with the small space available.

Breakfast all day!!! Not many places offer breakfast all day anymore and the staff is amazing and…read morecourteous. The joint has that old truck stop nostalgia which brings back a lot of childhood memories. It is definitely clean and organized.

The restaurant is in a small truck-stop off of I-95. Many comfort food choices with large portions…read more Friendly staff.

Great Service, Great Customer Service, special thanks to Patrick and staff. I was really surprised…read moreat How fast I receive my order. So if you're looking for great food, great customer service then that is the place to go.

This restaurant has great food. They also have only draw back is that the food is so good that the…read moreline is always backed up.

We were in town for a soccer tournament and our team decided to eat here. Located down town so…read morethere is plenty of free parking. It's a cute charming diner that has a lot of options on their menu. We had wings, burgers, grilled chicken and more! Everything was reasonable priced and the portions were great. The staff were all nice welcoming. I would definitely come check this place out again.

Googled local places to eat that weren't chain or fast food places…read more Drove downtown . We both had the Hamburger steak One w cheese and one without cheese. Sides were a potato salad. On the sweet side. Side salad . Butter beans Green beans w bacon! 2 soft drinks. The food was delicious! Will definitely come back again! Had dresses chocolate cake. It was very rich . On the sweet side but it's good for sharing. The server was nice.

Very good quality! Delicious and always fresh southern food with great service! I would definitely…read morerecommend their Saturday steak night! But their daily menu is awesome! My favorite thing is the grilled shrimp on Fridays!

This is the worst customer service I've ever had. I phoned…read morein an order on a busy Saturday night. They told me to show up in 15 minutes. I gave them 25 minutes. I entered the building and despite the fact that I was standing near the register, the young lady never said hello or offered an explanation on why I waited 15 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge my presence. When I finally said my name is Mark and I placed a to go order, the response was, " Can't you see were busy.?" I said I understand that but I've been standing here for more than 15 minutes. I also mentioned that I did not want cold food. She grunted, went back to the kitchen, and brought me back my sack of food. When she came out with my bag of food, I opened the bag to check the order. She again grunted at me, "It's all there!" When I told her again I wanted to check the order, she screamed at me in front of her entire restaurant, "Get out of my restaurant!" When I explained to her that six of us usually come in on the weekend she told me she didn't care. If she truly does own this restaurant, she has the poorest business acumen I've ever met. We won't be back and neither will any of our friends. I've already personally phoned each of them and told them about the experience. BTW, the food was cold and undercooked.

We are in Raleigh for a softball camp at NC State and were exploring the area. Iyla's is located in…read morea "food warehouse"... basically a trendy food court. FANTASTIC FIND!! The Dukes Chicken sandwich was great. Super crispy chicken, flavorful. The tater tots were the best ever. Hot, crispy, salty perfection. The pulled pork was Carolina true, sweet sauce, great bun, tender... delicious. Definitely a spot to grab a meal!!!!

I've learned not to expect greatness from most American food halls, and unfortunately this visit…read moredid little to change my mind. As someone who grew up in the South and now lives in Miami, I have pretty high standards when it comes to chicken and waffles. The chicken was disappointingly dry and lacked seasoning, while the waffle tasted more like something pre-made and reheated than freshly prepared. The syrup didn't help matters either, tasting more like a heavily processed corn syrup product than real maple syrup. The loaded tater tots were the stronger of the two dishes. The tots themselves were impressively crunchy, and the toppings were generous. The pimento cheese added richness, while the red and green onions brought some welcome freshness and balance. Even so, the dish felt a bit dry overall and never quite rose above average. The bright spot was the service. Everyone was friendly, the food came out quickly. With so many great places to eat in Raleigh, this ended up feeling like a missed opportunity and, for me, wasn't the best use of valuable stomach space on a short visit to the city.

Whole Truth Lunchroom has a great mission, and the food definitely lived up to the experience…read more Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The fried chicken was crispy and fried hard just the way I like it, with plenty of flavor in every bite. The greens were seasoned perfectly, and the yams were sweet with a great texture--not too hard and not too soft. I visited on a hot summer day, and the restaurant can get pretty loud and a little stuffy when it's busy. Thankfully, they had fans placed throughout the space, which made it much more comfortable. Overall, I enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere. If you're looking for good soul food and want to support a place with a meaningful mission, Whole Truth Lunchroom is worth a visit. I'd definitely go back.

A ministry of the church next door, Wilson's Whole Truth Lunchroom is a hidden gem. Located a few…read moreblocks from downtown and run by dedicated volunteers, this is an old school cafeteria with the type of food you'd expect from Southern church ladies. Dishes vary from day to day but the fried chicken, baked chicken, and fried pork chops are staples. Plates come with two sides and you can see from the photo why the blackeyed peas are so good (spoiler alert - it's bacon, lots of bacon). Collards are also delicious and the yams are mildly sweet without being cloying. The banana pudding is gloriously warm and the meringue is fluffy. The pudding is a touch too sweet and I could have done with more bananas but it was large enough to share. The staff is genuinely happy to see you and are happy to talk about their work, if you like. The room is a bit bare bones and the bathrooms are rudimentary and cramped but everything works. There is parking directly in front of the restaurant. Thanksgiving take-out is available for pre-order (see photo). I have a strong feeling you won't go wrong with any of the choices.

Great Food! Great Service! Hot and served fresh and with lots of warmth , Ambience was inviting and…read morefriendly and welcoming

The kid was home from college, and after we hit the local thrift, we were looking around for some…read moreOxford grinds. The street situation precluded a few spots downtown, and since we weren't in the mood for our go-to taco place, we decided to head out to the Family Diner. The walk-in was awkward on our part- cash register or hot bar line first? A sweet call from the kitchen of "Y'all's first time?" got us headed in the right direction. Full disclaimer: I've been nostalgic for the southern cafeteria lately. While talking to some food industry friends last week, we realized there is something powerful about the food we all remember from K and W. And while Family Diner doesn't have a giant dining room or a 5-snake velvet rope line to get to the counter, it does take me back. Here's how we made our choices: the hot bar was a choice of three types of chicken- the baked and fried were tempting until the gentleman serving us says: "We can fry you fish to order. Flounder, trout, and catfish." The chicken got skipped for a plate of flounder (plentiful plate, btw), and a side of the Mac and cheese and cooked cabbage. The kid sampled the catfish plate, same sides. Sweet tea. And yes ma'am, I'd like the cornbread. Done. We sat down at a table in the main, cozy dining room. The first thing that I noticed: this place is clean- tidy, even. There was a super polite young man moving around and busing tables, tidying up unassumingly and doing it in a way that is lacking in some finer dining places I've been in recently. The food came out, piping hot. I used one of the malt vinegar packets to douse my flounder (a cafeteria habit) and dug in. The first bite was light and flaky, cooked perfectly. Nothing greasy-tasting, at all, just clean. The sides were great- nothing over seasoned, and like cooking at home, there was room for you to season things to your taste. Well played, Family Diner. The owner (I think? She was the one who guided us down the right path when we walked in) came out to make sure that we were happy, and yes ma'am, it's great, and holy cow, you just dropped this cornbread into the skillet and fried it? Yes, we will be back. It's unassuming, and it's just what the doctor ordered. It's a cafeteria, but it's clean and polite and makes you feel good that you ate there. It's soul food, but not just from an ethnic standpoint- it makes me happy and full and feel welcome and I'll be back.

Reopened recently and doing great things. Have been here twice and loved both the phili cheese…read moresandwich and the fried scallops. Hope to be repeat customers again

Really disappointing and our experience did not meet the prior Yelp reviews. Fried chicken had a…read more20-minute wait so opted for the fried chicken sandwich. Turns out it was what appeared to be frozen chicken tenders. Fries were cold. Ordered a dozen hush puppies and they all but 3 or 4 came over cooked. I would not have served. The BLT sandwich was fine and the accompanying fried okra were nothing special. The place itself was pretty odd in its layout. We will not return.