
Looking to uncover all that North Central has to offer? Get to know this Raleigh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bar to a cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in North Central, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

Topping the list is the bar and New American spot Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern. Located at 330 Hillsborough St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 472 reviews on Yelp. Look for the Empire seafood paella and grilled Australian lamb rack on the menu.
2. Oakwood Café

Cuban and Argentine spot Oakwood Café is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 300 E. Edenton St., four stars out of 161 reviews. You'll find the Cuban pork tenderloin and the Cuban pork sandwich on the lunch menu.
3. The Daily Planet Cafe

The Daily Planet Cafe, a cafe and breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 82 Yelp reviews. Head over to 121 W. Jones St. to see for yourself. Check out the chicken & waffle and fish tacos among the small plates on the menu here.
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