Boulted Bread ★ 4.6
Founded in 2014, Boulted Bread mills its own organic grain on a stone mill. Sourdough and pastries sell out by mid-morning on weekends; arrive before 09:00.
Worth the queueCountry sourdough loaf
Bakery counters in Raleigh worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.
Where to queue for bread and pastry
La Farm Bakery ★ 4.4
The Triangle's premier French boulangerie by James Beard-nominated Master Baker Lionel Vatinet. Breads, pastries, and viennoiseries baked fresh daily.
Worth the queueSourdough boule
Yellow Dog Bread Co ★ 3.9
A neighbourhood artisan bakery on East Franklin Street offering handcrafted breads, pastries, and baked goods made from scratch. A devoted local following.
Worth the queueSeasonal sourdough loaf
La Farm Bakery (Creekside) ★ 4.3
North Raleigh Creekside location of the James Beard-nominated La Farm Bakery. Fresh breads and pastries daily; Counter Culture coffee; eat-in available.
Worth the queueHand-shaped baguette
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant ★ 4.2
Big Ed's scratch-made biscuits are a benchmark for North Carolina breakfast baking. Made daily at the City Market since 1989 and best paired with country ham.
Worth the queueButtermilk biscuit with country ham
Benchwarmers Bagels ★ 3.9
Transfer Co. Food Hall's bagel counter serving hand-rolled New York-style bagels. The everything bagel with scallion cream cheese has the strongest following.
Worth the queueEverything bagel with scallion cream cheese
Vitis House ★ 3.8
North Carolina's first WSET wine school weaves Spanish and Mediterranean baking into its pairing classes. Baked output is available to class participants.
Worth the queueSpanish and Mediterranean pastries
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