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    Happy + Hale

    4.0 (130 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Mali B.

    I stopped by Happy & Hale and made my own chicken protein bowl and overall, it was a great experience. The guy who prepared my bowl was super kind, patient, and made sure I got everything just how I wanted. I asked for a bit more rice than usual since the scoop looked small compared to the customer before me -- there was a $1 upcharge, which was okay. You can choose three free sides, which is a nice touch, but I do wish the bowl was filled a bit more and that there wasn't an up charge for more sides. The Thai vinaigrette dressing I got on the side was flavorful and tied everything together perfectly. Even with a few small tweaks I'd make, the food was tasty, the service was great, and I left satisfied. I'll definitely be back to try a different combo next time!

    Char P.

    I stopped by one morning for to grab a smoothie before going to appointments. There was no one dining in, but there were a lot of people getting takeaways and picking up online orders. I had ordered a City of Oats smoothie. It was actually quite filling with the oats that is a main ingredient. It was a really tasty smoothie, great for a quick breakfast on the go. The restaurant was clean and organized when I visited. The decor is very simple but quite cozy. They have plenty of tables and chairs inside. When the weather is nicer, they also have plenty of chairs and tables outside. I would definitely come back to try other things on their menu.

    Janet C.

    Friendly service, decent smoothies, and has outdoor seating too. I didn't try any of the bowls but they look pretty good. Definitely a healthy spot! The aqua fresca type drinks looked tasty. All of the employees were friendly and checked in on us to see if we were helped yet.

    Vicky S.

    Ridiculous portion size - my husband ordered the protein bowl and this is what he received

    Iman D.

    This was my very 1st time at Happy + Hale and let me just say the food was simply amazing! The veggie, protein & sauce diversity was so refreshing to see. I am currently on keto and making a keto friendly bowl that was both tasty & healthy was so easy to do. My bowl, in fact, was so yummy that I grabbed an extra one to go! Also the staff was so friendly too and did great job explaining the menu and their fav options and combos! I will for sure be back whenever I am in the RDU area!

    Bueno Bowl

    Did a group order and several of us got bueno bowls, and a variety of other bowls most of them absolutely perfect looking like the photos, neat fresh and organized, and then mine and one other turned out like this? It was 95% rice with 5 pieces of chicken and I couldn't figure out why it looked like it was dropped on the floor? Also the dressing didn't come on the side as it always does. Very confusing.

    Sandeep K.

    It's right across the Hyatt hotel where we stayed. Went here for a quick lunch. We ordered two Create your Own Bowls. Food was very tasty and it had lot veg and meat options. I wish they had Fafalfal as veggie protein option. Overall great place to go for a healthy meal, Good portions, Good vibes and Good Prices. We will be back.

    What the hale?
    Fox E.

    If you want to look like Christian Bale But for now you're more like Christian Whale I have a solution To body pollution Get cleansed down at Happy + Hale Weight loss is an inspiring tale And makes you feel better without fail You don't have to be wealthy To try and eat healthy Just come down to Happy + Hale So if you live with your Mum and your Papi Or alone in a place that's quite crappy Just go on a diet You'll be glad if you try it Happy + Hale will make you so happy! Each region seems to be inventing its own style of salad places, and most are anywhere from pure crap to iffy and mediocre. But not this one. The Triangle's own does have its issues, especially at the "Bull" Durham location, but they're well worth their salt (or lack thereof), and one of my 5 fave salad chains in the country, hands down (or hands up, if you feel like celebrating). So it's another new location for this wonderful salad place specific to the Try-Angle, which has excellent products and gives a decent-sized salad as well. Every bit as good as the much more busy version in Durham, but better because I've had some nasty experiences at the Durham one lately. Employees are angels at this one, and I really like it a lot. So much so that I brought Bae here, and she loved it too! We absolutely adored the salad, and while we ate half of them here, they were still good after sitting for hours, in a hotel room later. The chicken that she gave me was good but, one big problem is that they insist on you taking protein which factor into the cost, which isn't too cheap - and a lot of people don't want protein on their salad, myself included. It should be cheaper without the protein, for sure. The toppings and scoops are pretty good but the dressings are a real strong point with the wonderful chipotle pepper one, other than the incidence of sugar in it, is a very very good dressing, in fact I love it. If there's a down side to this specific location, it can be kind of a nightmare to get into this part of the plaza, and heavy traffic to get out, so watch out. And as I said, it's not a huge portion, they force protein on you factored into the price, and it's not cheap... but I love it, and it's better than 95% of salad places including 100% of the ones in NYC and DC, which is the region that invented these places. So instead of the usual epic salad fail, come and get an Epic Salad @ Hale!

    Buena bowl + extra pickled onion
    Lindsay M.

    Happy + Hale is a great quick, healthy spot in North Hills. They offer bowls, salads, smoothies, and toast. My favorite bowls are the impossible bulgogi and the poke bowl! Cannot go wrong with this place. A little pricey but definitely worth it!!

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    Hale Caesar was amazing and Green Smoothie refreshing. Good service and a nice atmosphere too. A must go!

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    PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails

    4.6
    (127 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Incredible brunch spot. My favorite in Raleigh, to be honest. I love all the options they have. No…read morematter if you're feeling sweet or savory, they have tons of options for both. There's so many things on the menu that I still want to try. When we first got to the restaurant we were interested in sitting outside but the host told us the spot that would fit us wasn't available or in the section. However, she went out of her way to talk to her manager and they accommodated us. Off to a great start service wise! That great service continued throughout our meal. Our waiter was super attentive and everything was brought out really quickly. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, both inside and out. It's a very classy spot; very upscale mid-century. I had the stuffed French toast crepe with berries added (egg battered crepe dusted with a cinnamon spice blend, filled with cheesecake custard, topped with maple syrup and house-made whipped cream). Phenomenal. I'm still thinking about that crepe a few weeks later now...I also ordered the Strawberry Citrus Smash (tangerine ginger iced tea, strawberry syrup, lime juice, served iced). Also delicious and not overly sweet. Everything here is great. I highly recommend checking it out. My oneeeee issue is that they don't take reservations. I'm sorry but I don't want to wait around for over an hour to get a table for brunch on the weekend. It's really unfortunate because I've been here with friends before and we've had to leave to go to another restaurant because of such a long wait time. The only reason I was able to try this place after that was because I went during a weekday when family was in town visiting. Many of my friends have jobs that aren't very flexible and busy family lives, so the weekends are the best times to go; but at the same time they don't have a lot of time to spare to waiting. PRESS if you see this - I highly recommend that you reconsider your reservation policy, at least for the weekends!

    Mother's Day brunch with the kid and we both absolutely loved our bruschetta breakfast toast!!! It…read morewas a hit! Our server was awesome! Hate I forgot her name. She was super sweet and I think we kept her entertained! lol!

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    Press interior
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    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    4.2
    (274 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Best dang chicken is CORRECT. Please Rise, please extend your hours…read more We are firm believers that if they stay open just like Canes/Popeyes, they'll steal a lot of business. Anytime we want late night chicken, we can't find a solid place that's close by we have to drive 25-30min. We can only eat rise in the morning. It's an amazing breakfast don't get me wrong, but we really think the Cary Morrisville area needs a solid late night chicken spot. All of us have to drive to downtown Raleigh or to chapel hill for canes or 25/30min for Popeyes! You guys have better items across the board and better pricing..... Let me know if you need help finding employees! My LinkedIn is poppin sometimes and I'd love to help your team make more money. Only people that compete quality wise are Grill&go and Meat&bite but very far drive from Morrisville Thanks for my Ted talk! Oh yeah order anything, it'll be amazing. Ambiance is a fast casual window minimal indoor seating!

    Best spot for walk-in breakfast biscuits, located in Cameron Village. Great variety of menu options…read morefor signature biscuits and sides. This time I went with a custom BYO - Bacon & Egg White Biscuit, extra bacon and added a side of grape jelly for balance. Biscuit was baked to perfection, nice texture, and the egg white was my splash of health consciousness. On a prior visit I had the Sweet Country Blues biscuit which was very good as well. I enjoy the open kitchen vibe that really gives it the bakery ambience. I recommend placing your order online in advance for pickup. The pickup process is convenient using your name to unlock the box containing your order.

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    Hallway to drinks and bathroom
    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
    Counter area. Even though there are pictures of inside seating, that is not the case. Outdoor seating only.

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    Counter area. Even though there are pictures of inside seating, that is not the case. Outdoor seating only.
    Morning Times

    Morning Times

    4.2
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    4.0 mi
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    This downtown Raleigh stop really came through when I was craving a breakfast sandwich!!! LOL…read more The staff was very friendly. Service was prompt. It's a small space but there's plenty of outdoor seating (and I believe there is additional indoor seating next door). Loved my bacon, egg, and cheese croissant! Added a nice fruit salad too. Just love the vibe of this part of downtown Raleigh!

    The morning times was a weekly if not daily staple in my life for 10+ years, after moving away from…read morethe city 3 years ago, every time I would come into Raleigh it would be my first stop and it would always feel like home seeing the same familiar faces every time. This morning, I walked in and saw not one familiar face there, and I've come to learn all the staff walked out simultaneously weeks ago. After getting to know many of the staff over the years of frequenting there, anything to make every staff member walk out at the same time has to be big enough to leave a sour taste in your mouth. Am truly sad to see such a Raleigh staple not see the value in the community their staff created. Cheers to Joe, Brennan, Brett, amber, and all of the others past a present (shout out Tim and Casey and Jackie!) for their place in our lives over all of these years! If you are looking for a coffee nearby, jubala (pendo), black & white (videri), heirloom are all great options (and sir Walter coffee and 42 & Lawrence are decent and close)

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    Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant

    Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant

    4.3
    (729 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    A solid southern breakfast spot. Be prepared to wait in line on the weekends, but it's worth the…read morewait. Will go again and again.

    A cute breakfast place in Downtown Raleigh that gets very busy! I came immediately after landing at…read morethe airport to get brunch on a weekday around noon. The place was crowded but there was no wait. I got seated immediately at a table near a column in the middle of the restaurant and Christy came over and asked if I wanted anything to drink. She brought me iced water and gave me time to look at the menu. I wanted to try so many things and I was too optimistic about ordering 3 things and finishing them myself. Good thing I only ordered 2 things! An order of fried catfish with home fries and one egg. And a biscuit with sausage gravy. The fried catfish was salted and well fried. It tasted delicious for my first bite! The home fries were basically cut potatoes, but they weren't very fried or flavored. I wished I ordered the side of apple sauce instead. The biscuit and sausage was good, but a bit too much for one person after eating a separate order already. Definitely bring more people so you can try more things. Also, I wished I had asked for sausage gravy on the side so I can try the biscuit on its own first as well. Furthermore, I would have more time to eat the catfish so I wasn't worried about the biscuit getting soggy. Christy came to check up on me every now and then. The place was buzzing with people and decorations so I didn't feel so alone. When it was time to pay, Christy brought me the check for me to pay at the cash register. Both Christy and the cashier were so friendly! The restaurant does have a women's and a mens restroom if needed.

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    Dining area
    Brunswick stew with grilled bologna and cheese sandwich
    Brunswick stew with grilled bologna and cheese sandwich
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    Layered Croissanterie

    Layered Croissanterie

    4.5
    (240 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Two days in a row I've gone to layered croissant. The layers are on point and it was fascinating to…read morewatch the bakers use a machine to roll out the layers. I tried the passionfruit mango cruffin and the brown butter crookie. Both were spot on with their flavors. The passionfruit cream was especially noteworthy for being packed with flavor and yet not too sweet. The layers of pasty were perfection. There's one spot to order, though they do a brisk takeout business. Once ordered, items come out quickly. There is some seating, and if you order to stay, then they'll bring your items to the table. The vibe is bright and semi industrial with some pastel colors to soften it up. I love the bright windows, even if you're just looking out on the car's parked right outside!

    Ohhh, I have been sleeping on this place. No longer. Visited in September 2024 and tried pretty…read moremuch the whole menu of pastries: + LKA + raspberry pistachio + butterscotch Cruffin + Plum financier + Ham & cheese + Boston cream donut + Brown butter crookie + Classic croissant + Pain au chocolat Standouts were the raspberry pistachio and ham & cheese. Also loved the filling in the financier, and the brown butter cookie was top notch. Cruffin was another highlight. Iced coffee was alright. Will get the iced purple matcha next time. This bakery is definitely born from the Dominique Ansel/Supermoon Bakehouse era, and they are executing very well. (I've had some baaaad knockoff cruffins/cronuts/croissant hybrids, but this place is killing it.)

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    Layered Croissanterie
    Layered Croissanterie
    Layered Croissanterie

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