Festive Food & Treats in Downtown Raleigh
Whether you’re elevating your holiday get-togethers with locally-made treats or grabbing festive food while you’re out-and-about Downtown, ‘tis the season to eat to your heart’s delight.
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This is not a comprehensive list of downtown establishments with holiday food and specials. Check back for updates/additions as the month goes on.
ALIMENTARI AT LEFT BANK | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E Davie St.
Charcuterie Meats
Impress dinner guests with a charcuterie board of locally-sourced meat, artisan cheeses, and ciabatta bread.
BIG ED'S CITY MARKET RESTAURANT | 220 Wolfe St.
Pre-made Vegetable Quarts & Pints
Call ahead to order vegetable sides made with love for your holiday meals.
BITTERSWEET | 16 E Martin St.
Yule Log
Bittersweet has a winter menu full of yuletide cheer that includes their chocolate and peppermint flavored Yule Log.
CARROLL'S KITCHEN | 19 E Martin St.
Cookie Tin
This festive tin is filled to the brim with bite-sized desserts and would make a great present or treat for yourself.
ESCAZÚ CHOCOLATES | 936 N Blount St.
Holiday Confections
From fruit cake truffle to clove spiced citrus, Escazú is selling over 10 holiday-themed chocolates.
LAYERED CROISSANTERIE | 911 N West St.
Office X-Mas Party Croissant
This sweet & savory pastry is stuffed with brie and fig jam, a classic winter flavor pairing.
MON MACARON | 111 Seaboard Ave
Sugared Cranberry Macarons
Treat yourself (or a friend) to these specialty macarons frosted in sugar and filled with cranberry cheesecake.
PLATES NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN | 301 Glenwood Ave
Dine-In Christmas Dinner
Chef David Mitchell presents an exclusive a la carte menu of traditional Christmas favorites, including prime rib, roast goose, figgy pudding, and more.
SITTI AUTHENTIC LEBANESE | 137 S Wilmington St.
Christmas Packages
Pre-order by Wednesday, December 22
Fill your dining room with delicious, Lebanese fare including lamb loin roulade and marinated beet salad.
THE CUPCAKE SHOPPE BAKERY | 104 Glenwood Ave
Chocolate Peppermint Cake
Wow your family with this festive cake that looks just as good as it tastes.
TWO ROOSTERS ICE CREAM | 215 E Franklin St.
Moravian Sugar Cookie Ice Cream
Ice cream isn’t just for warm-weather months, try Two Rooster’s seasonal flavors including their iconic Moravian Sugar Cookie ice cream.
YELLOW DOG BREAD COMPANY | 219 E Franklin St.
Christmas Mini Cookie Bags
Both children and adults will love these adorable Christmas tree-shaped frosted cookies.