Looking to uncover all that East Raleigh has to offer? Get to know this Raleigh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Italian spot to a catering company.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Topping the list is Italian spot Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Located at 2030 New Bern Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp. Look forward to pizzas, sandwiches, classic Italian dishes, spaghetti, ziti and daily specials. Check out hoagies made your way and classics like the Philadelphia steak sandwich and gyro. Italian specialties on the menu include manicotti, cannelloni and lasagna.
2. Catering Works
Next up is Catering Works, situated at 2319 Laurelbrook St. With five stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp, the food and beverage catering company has proven to be a local favorite.
Catering Works has received numerous industry awards and recognition, such as National Association of Catering Executives' "Best Tabletop Design" award, A Toast to the Triangle's "Best Presentation" award, and “Best Themed Menu,” “Best Corporate Event” and “Best Buffet Presentation” from the International Live Events Association.
3. Big Boss Brewing Company
Big Boss Brewing Company is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1249-A Wicker Drive, four stars out of 96 reviews. The brewery offers beers like High Roller blood orange IPA, Bad Penny brown ale, Hell's Belle Belgian blond and more. Pair your brew with bar bites like a crab pretzel with cream cheese dip, spinach and ricotta empanadas, apple strudel and German chocolate cake.
4. Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Check out Lynnwood Brewing Concern, which has earned four stars out of 56 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery at 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Suite 101. Beers include the Lynwood Light, a crisp, light-bodied brew with pale malts and Perle hops, and the Blonde Moment, a wheaty, Belgian yeast brew with an underlying hint of citrus, a dry finish and medium bitterness.
