Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in Raleigh.

Don't-miss vendors

Clyde Cooper's Barbeque ★ 4.4

Eastern NC BBQ$Mon 11:00-17:00; Tue-Sat 11:00-20:00; Sun 11:00-17:00

The oldest continuously operating barbecue joint in Raleigh, open since 1938. Eastern NC whole-hog with vinegar-and-pepper sauce; sells out daily before noon.

Try: Whole-hog vinegar-sauced pulled pork

1326 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Bul Box (Transfer Co.) ★ 4.0

Korean$Mon 11:00-21:00; Tue-Fri 07:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:00

Korean BBQ bowl vendor at Transfer Co. Food Hall, serving bulgogi, galbi, and vegetable bowls over rice. One of the most consistent vendors in the building.

Try: Korean BBQ rice bowls

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Chhote's (Transfer Co.) ★ 4.0

Indian$Mon 11:00-21:00; Tue-Fri 07:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:00

Indian street food at Transfer Co. Food Hall: chaat, samosas, and biryanis. The most distinctive flavour profile in the building; chaat is well-spiced.

Try: Indian street food: chaat, samosas, biryani

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Dank Burrito (Transfer Co.) ★ 3.8

Mexican$Mon 11:00-21:00; Tue-Fri 07:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:00

Mexican vendor at Transfer Co. with build-your-own burritos and tacos. The most approachable quick-eat in the hall; reliable for lunch and an evening plate.

Try: Build-your-own burritos and tacos

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Che Empanadas (Transfer Co.) ★ 3.9

Latin American$Mon 11:00-21:00; Tue-Fri 07:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:00

Argentinian-style empanadas at Transfer Co. Food Hall, hand-made with rotating beef, chicken, cheese, and vegetarian fillings. A popular grab-and-go choice.

Try: Hand-made Argentinian-style empanadas

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Raleigh Raw ★ 3.9

Health food$$Mon-Thu 07:00-17:00; Fri 07:00-18:00; Sat 07:30-18:00; Sun 07:30-17:00

Entirely gluten-free, soy-free, and seed oil-free. Central downtown counter for cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and scratch-made organic food.

Try: Cold-pressed juices and smoothies

7 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Benchwarmers Bagels ★ 3.9

Bakery$Mon 11:00-21:00; Tue-Fri 07:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:00

Hand-rolled New York-style bagels at Transfer Co. Food Hall, open from 07:00 Tue-Fri. The everything bagel with scallion cream cheese is the standout order.

Try: Hand-rolled New York-style bagels

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

NC State Fair Food Vendors ★ 4.1

Fair food$Daily during NC State Fair (October, typically 10:00-22:00)

The NC State Fair in October is Raleigh's biggest annual street food event. Deep-fried novelties across 11 days; the food competition has run since 1853.

Try: Deep-fried State Fair specialties

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Brewgaloo Food Trucks ★ 4.0

Street food$Late April, one weekend; Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 12:00-22:00

Brewgaloo in late April brings 50-plus food trucks to Fayetteville Street alongside 80 NC breweries. One of the widest food truck concentrations in the state.

Try: 50+ food truck variety

Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
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