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NOFO @ the Pig

3.9 (288 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Kasey G.

Had a lovely brunch at Nofo! The food was great, but truly the atmosphere was what sold me. The place used to be a piggly wiggly and they have old photos of what it looked like which brings a feeling of nostalgia and I love the cohesive theme. There's even a shop upstairs. Our server Lara was beyond amazing and the fact she's been here for 14+ years and the servers are family orientated, adds to how special this place is. I had the Bloody Mary and the fried tomato sandwich with scrambled eggs and it was delicious. (Sandwich had a bit of a kick, I'm not the biggest spice person, but it was doable)

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Mary-Ann L.

Service was wonderful, was seated immediately though this place is quite popular. Great variety of beverages including alcoholic and coffee beverages. I ordered shrimp and grits and orange and candied pecan salad, yes portions for 2 though am alone but might as well try a couple as a newbie. Ambiance is really wusint, actually bordering mythical. The 2 story cafe dining area is an homage to the pig (pork sausages in blown glass chandelier hang as a focal point in the center of the room). Food is just mediocre. The shrimp and grits was swimming in very greasy lard, a tad too salty for my taste. The orange pecan salad was good although the pickled onion coukd have been pickled bit longer. Pecan pieces seemed to be store bought rather than prepped from scratch. Sprinkling of goat cheese was so minimal...where's the cheese?

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Edward Y.

Best hidden gem for brunch without the crazy crowds. For whatever reason it's a local gem of a spot that makes a mean French toast, seasoned potatoes and their sausage is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed their pimiento cheese spread and coffee. Great place to chill out for a meal. Server and front staff were super friendly and helpful. Will definitely come again!

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Jill M.

Met the college kids in Raleigh for brunch on a Saturday. We easily made a reservation for 4 the evening before and actually got seated early. Dani was our server and as super nice as anyone can be. We love how open this space is with lots of windows. There is street parking, a small Nofo only lot and the Wells a Fargo lot when they aren't open. Upstairs is a quirky gift store, selling everything from fresh ground coffee, frozen food to environmentally friendly underwater. The real show stealer is the food! Coffee okay, Bloody Mary I would not get again. Brunch, however was great. One breakfast burrito (ordered by the Nofo regular and former hostess), French Toast (highly recommend!), fried chicken and eggs with biscuit and gravy (could have used more seasoning in the chicken breading and more gravy on the biscuit), and the fried green tomato sandwich with the sweet potato fries (4 out of 5 stars for that combo).

Rebecca M.

NOFO @ the Pig is in Raleigh's Five Points area. The restaurant and gift shop was part of what was a Piggly Wiggly grocery store in the 1950s to 1990s. The rest of the grocery store was where Lily's Pizza and Third Place Coffee shop are now. I loved how so many artifacts were on display in the restaurant and gift shop. NOFO has a small parking lot for its customers. Make sure to enter from Fairview as it is one way. The restaurant is on the first level and the gift shop is on the second although it has some seats for dining. You enter the restaurant from the Glenwood side. The Gift Shop entrance is from the Fairview side. The restaurant just has a few tables and they were spread out well. We were seated at a round table so that made conversations easier between everyone and the smaller side made it quieter inside. There are outside tables available as well. I ordered the orange and candy pecan salad and it was made without onions for me. I did add shrimp and was happy with the portion. I loved the salad as it all went together well. I went with the apple pie for dessert. I think it got microwaved as the pie was super hot in spots. Other than that the pie was great with actual apples and not a sugary apple filing. NOFO will be in the regular rotation.

Great place to meet a friend.
Lori D.

Went there for the fist time to meet someone I worked with virtually for three years but never physically met. What a great spot for that! We sat outside. I made a reservation for Saturday brunch which I don't think was necessary. I had the green tomato eggs Benedict. Yum!! My friends had the French toast which they loved.

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Chip P.

One of two go to restaurants for my wife and I in Raleigh. We love this place! Is in the basement area of a converted Piggly Wiggly. Food is outstanding, reasonably priced, and the service is always great. The biggest bonus, is the fact that the upstairs area is a retail space featuring North Carolina products. Everything about this place is awesome!

Pulled pork hash and eggs
Mike B.

Fun brunch at this eclectic spot in the 5 Points area. It's a former Piggly Wiggly supermarket building, converted into restaurant/gift shop. Plenty of Piggly Wiggly memorabilia on the walls among well spaced tables inside, a few on a back patio and slew on the front patio. Our server, Rebecca, did a great job. Friendly, prompt and professional - orders taken & delivered accurately and with a smile. THANK YOU! Started with the house Bloody Mary. Perfectly balanced with enough heat to stimulate the taste buds without burning your tongue. Garnished with an olive, cucumber spear and a green bean, rim dusted with Old Bay. A great start! Tried Pulled Pork Hash. A tasty hash of pulled pork is griddled with potatoes, onions and peppers then topped with a pair of poached eggs and a dollop of hollandaise sauce. Poached eggs weren't overdone, so lots of yolk to soak up with the freshly baked biscuits. Yum! Even better is the Fried Green Tomato Benedict. A big buttermilk biscuit is piled with a battered/fried slice of green tomato, slathered with house-made pimento cheese, poached eggs and a shmear of smoked bacon jam, and adorned with a sprinkle of tomato relish. The smoked bacon jam is so good, looked for it in the gift shop (sadly, sold out on this visit). A very cool, laid back and relaxing atmosphere for a delicious brunch. Recommended!

Stephanie J.

Back in the day this spot was a Piggly Wiggly which is neat. On this most recent visit we made a reservation over the phone and dined in for dinner. We started off with a round of drinks, a beer for me and the High Fashioned for my husband, followed by two appetizers, the fried green tomatoes and goat cheese crostini. For our main courses I ordered the roasted seasonal vegetables and my husband ordered the winter salad with salmon. All of the food was amazing, unfortunately we did not save room for dessert. I've only dined in for dinner so I still need to check this place out for brunch. It's funky and is definitely a must visit. On another note, the market is located upstairs and is worth checking out if it's open during your visit.

Allan A.

Located on the ground floor of a converted they are open different times based on the day. I enjoyed a Saturday brunch. Tables were nicely spaced apart. The French toast was tasty and accompanied by some fruit. Breakfast potatoes appeared to be from the freezer which was disappointing. My meal was good to above. I did not indulge in some of the fancier items which might have bumped up my rating. Check out the gift shop before leaving.

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The food and service was very good definitely worth the trip from Whitsett. I recommend the salmon and the trout.

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So pleased we found this treasure. Brunch/lunch was yummy. The store is a delight. We will definitely return.

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LOVE NOFO!!! There is such a great variety of quality products & the food is GREAT!! I can't wait to go back!

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This souther food elevated! I've said it before and and I'll say it again. The menu is short but everything is good! You cannot go wrong!

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The food is excellent, the staff are the best. We have been going here for years. This is our go to place when we go out with friends.

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