Clyde Cooper's Barbeque ★ 4.4
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
Brewgaloo Food Trucks is a street-food stop in Raleigh.
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.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
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
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
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
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
At the City Market since 1989, Big Ed's makes scratch biscuits, country ham, and grits in the most traditionally NC sense. Breakfast and lunch counter only.
Try: Scratch biscuits with country ham
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