Festive Food & Drinks in Downtown Raleigh
Whether you’re elevating your holiday get-togethers with locally-made treats or grabbing festive drinks while you’re out-and-about Downtown, ‘tis the season to eat and drink 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.
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.
The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery | 104 Glenwood Ave
Holiday Treat Box
The box includes homemade peppermint marshmallows, homemade hot cocoa mix, a chocolate dipped peppermint cookie, a gingerbread man, and a festive rice crispy treat on a stick.
Escazú Chocolates | 936 N Blount St.
Holiday Confections
Escazú is selling a variety of unique holiday-themed chocolates and hot-chocolate drinks.
The Haymaker | 555 Fayetteville St.
Jingle Ball Nog
Stop by The Haymaker to get into the spirit with their floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations and Miracle menu with over 10 finely-crafted cocktails in festive cups.
Layered Croissanterie | 911 N West St.
Not My Buttons Croissant
This sweet & festive pastry is full of ginger cake and topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread man cookie.
My Way Tavern | 522 St Mary's St.
The Grouchy Grinch
My Way Tavern is celebrating the season with their December Drink Specials featuring a rum-based cocktail shining with edible silver glitter.
St. Nicks Christmas House at House of Art | 306 E Hargett St.
Festive Holiday Cocktails
Take a trip to the North Pole in the middle of Downtown Raleigh and warm yourself up with some over-the-top, Christmas cocktails.
Sir Walter Coffee | 145 E Davie St.
Peppermint Mocha Latte
Peppermint + mocha + coffee = Christmas in a cup.
Two Roosters Ice Cream | 215 E Franklin St.
Peppermint Crack Bar Ice Cream
Ice cream isn’t just for warm-weather months, try Two Rooster’s seasonal flavors including their Peppermint Crack Bar ice cream.
Union Special | 401 Fayetteville St.
Holiday Snacks & Sweets
Make Christmas dinner pop with locally-made desserts, appetizers, and bread.
Videri Chocolate Factory | 327 W Davie St.
Peppermint Milkshake
This candy cane milkshake looks and tastes like it came straight from the North Pole.
Weaver Street Market | 404 W Hargett St.
Weaver Street Large Stollen
This authentically made holiday bread is based on a century-old German tradition from when sugar was rare and expensive.
Yellow Dog Bread Company | 219 E Franklin St.
Christmas Mini Sugar Cookies
Both children and adults will love these adorable Christmas inspired frosted cookies.