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 queue: Spanish and Mediterranean pastries
Benchwarmers Bagels is a bakery in Raleigh.
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.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
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 queue: Spanish and Mediterranean pastries
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 queue: Country sourdough loaf
The Triangle's premier French boulangerie by James Beard-nominated Master Baker Lionel Vatinet. Breads, pastries, and viennoiseries baked fresh daily.
Worth the queue: Sourdough boule
A neighbourhood artisan bakery on East Franklin Street offering handcrafted breads, pastries, and baked goods made from scratch. A devoted local following.
Worth the queue: Seasonal sourdough loaf
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 queue: Hand-shaped baguette
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 queue: Buttermilk biscuit with country ham