BMIE Market 27511
Wake County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 33,221 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,823 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 13,557 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±572 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 32,029 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 13,926 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $107,860 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,585 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 42.1 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,515 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±83 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $456,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,617 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 11.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 116 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 27511 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 40.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -10.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -14.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | -21.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +27.5% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 96 (range 86–107) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -3.1 per year, r² 0.81) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 89 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 45 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 16 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 27511. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -3.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.81, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 88.8 | 89 | 40% | +35.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 44.8 | 45 | 35% | +15.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 16.4 | 16 | 25% | +4.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 89 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 33,221 | 91 | 40% | +36.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 107,860 | 85 | 40% | +34.2 |
| Households (ACS) | 13,557 | 92 | 20% | +18.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 45 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -14.7 | 16 | 35% | +5.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 34.9 | 16 | 25% | +4.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 33,221 | 91 | 20% | +18.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 107,860 | 85 | 20% | +17.1 |
Market Momentum Score: 16 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -10.8 | 18 | 50% | +9.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -14.7 | 16 | 30% | +4.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | -21.1 | 13 | 20% | +2.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (289)
By cuisine
Coffee 29 · American 28 · Mexican 25 · Asian 24 · Bakery 20 · Dessert 20 · Pizza 15 · Sandwiches 15 · Indian 14 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 13 · Japanese 13 · Chinese 12 · Latin American (other) 11 · Breakfast 10 · Italian 9 · Sushi 9 · Healthy / salads / bowls 7 · Juice / smoothies 7 · Burgers 6 · Mediterranean 6 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 5 · Steakhouse 5 · French 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Chicken / wings 3 · European 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · BBQ 2 · Cuban 2 · Greek 2 · Korean 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Peruvian 2 · Thai 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Caribbean 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Seafood 1 · Vegan 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 160 · Bar 49 · Dessert 28 · Casual dining 23 · Quick service 23 · Café 22 · Bakery 21 · Coffee shop 18 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Brewery / taproom 8 · Other 8 · Fast casual 4 · Buffet 3 · Food truck 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aar Key Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 E Chatham St | open | |
| Academy Street Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · French · European | 200 S Academy St | open |
| Al Nawaz Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 W Chatham St Ste 103 | open | |
| Andia's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1008 Ryan Rd | open |
| Annelore's German Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · German / Eastern European · Dessert | 308 W Chatham St | open |
| Apt N Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1127 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Asali Desserts & Cafe | Café · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 107 Edinburgh S Dr | open |
| AVA Rooftop Bar Sports & Social Cary | Bar · Casual dining | 301 Fenton Gateway Dr | open | |
| Bad Machines Esports Bar | Bar | 216 Nottingham Dr | open | |
| Baghdad Bakery & Market أفران و أسواق بغداد | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 742 E Chatham St A | open |
| Bear Rock Cafe | Casual dining | American | 1259 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Bee BanhMi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 1871 Lake Pine Dr | open |
| Beijing Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 740 E Chatham St | open |
| Bellini Fine Italian Cuisine | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 107 Edinburgh S Dr, #119 | open | |
| Besta Growth, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 106 Kilmayne Dr | open | |
| Big Dom's Bagel Shop | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 203 E Chatham St | open |
| Bill-La's Pollo a la Brasa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Peruvian · Indian | 748 E Chatham St | open |
| Biryani Maxx Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 590 E Chatham St Ste 102 | open |
| Biryani Xprx | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 748 E Chatham St | open |
| Bistro 64 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 103 Edinburgh South Dr | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 421 E Chatham St | open | |
| Boba T + | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1401 Se Maynard Rd Ste G | open |
| Bojangles Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 840 East Chatham Street | open |
| Bond Brothers Beer Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 202 E Cedar St | open | |
| Brecotea | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 1144 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| BREW Coffee Bar BREW | Coffee shop · Café · Bar | Coffee | 122 E Chatham St | open |
| Brewster's Pub | Bar | 1885 Lake Pine Dr | open | |
| Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 132 Kilmayne Dr | open |
| Brueggers Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Breakfast | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr Suite 113 | open |
| Buffalo Brothers Pizza and Wing Co. Buffalo Brothers | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1289 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Bull City Ciderworks - Cary | Winery / distillery / taproom | 210 E Chatham St Ste 100 | open | |
| Camille's Sidewalk Cafe | Café | Coffee | 151 SE Cary Pkwy | open |
| Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 109 SW Maynard Rd | open |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1148 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| Carriage House Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3200 Fenton Main St. | open |
| Cary Nutrition Club Next Level | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1018 Ryan Rd | open |
| Cary Sweets | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 744 E Chatham St | open |
| Cary, NC Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cuban | 100 N Academy St | open |
| Casa Las Americas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 101 Reed St | open |
| CAVA CAVA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mediterranean · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2001 Walnut Street Suite 100 | open |
| Cha House Cary Cha House Raleigh | Juice, smoothie, tea | Chinese · Tea / bubble tea · Asian | 1319 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Charleys Philly Steaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1105 Walnut St Ste FC-09 | open |
| Chatham Street Cafe & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 140 E Chatham St | open |
| Chatham Street Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 502 E Chatham St | open |
| Chatham Street Wine Market Market Street | Bar | 111 W Chatham St | open | |
| Chengdu 7 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 748 E Chatham St | open |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1105 Walnut St Ste FC-7 | open | |
| Chido Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 151 SE Cary Pkwy | open |
| China One China One | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 661 Cary Towne Blvd | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service | Mexican | 100 Wrenn Dr | open |
| Chocolate Smiles | Dessert | Dessert | 312 W Chatham St | open |
| Christie's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 748 E Chatham St Ste A | open |
| Ciao Cafe & Wine Bar | Bar | 201 W Chatham St Ste 100 | open | |
| Cilantro Indian Cafe | Indian Restaurant in Cary NC Cilantro Indian Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Indian · Coffee | 107 Edinburgh S Dr | open |
| Cinelli's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 107 Edinburgh South Dr Ste 119 | open |
| City Barbeque City Barbeque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1305 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Cmi Adventures Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1885 Lake Pine Dr | open | |
| Coffee Studio | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 370 S Walker St | open |
| Colletta Colletta | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 1 Fenton Main St | open |
| Cook Out | Quick service | American · Burgers | 1607 Walnut St | open |
| Cookie Store | Bakery | Bakery | 1105 Walnut St | open |
| Cookies | Bakery | Bakery | 312 W Chatham St | open |
| Cool Breeze | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 744 E Chatham St | open |
| Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar Morehead City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 126 Kilmayne Dr | open |
| Cotton House Craft Brewers | Brewery / taproom | 307 S Academy St | open | |
| Crawford Brothers Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 401 Fenton Gateway Dr | open |
| Crosstown Pub & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 154 E Chatham St | open | |
| Crú Wine Bar And Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 9 Fenton Main St | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Burgers · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 631 Walnut St | open |
| Delicia de casa | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 212 Waldo St | open | |
| Desi Foodsllc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 590 E Chatham St Ste 110 | open | |
| Di Fara Pizza Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 111 E Chatham St | open |
| DICED Salads, Wraps & Bowls DICED | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1377 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Dippin' Dots | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1105 Walnut St Ste 200 | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1367 Se Maynard Rd | open |
| Dram and Draught Dram & Draught Greensboro | Casual dining · Bar | 3 Fenton Main St | open | |
| Dream Dinners | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1877 Lake Pine Dr | open | |
| Duck Donuts Duck Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 100 Wrenn Dr #101 | open |
| Earthhouse Juices - Cary | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegan · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1022 Ryan Rd | open |
| El Amigo Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 404 W Chatham St | open |
| El Cuscatleco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 1383 SE Maynard Rd | open |
| El Cuscurron | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 1375 SE Maynard Rd | open |
| El Piano Bar | Bar | 101 Reed St Ste C | open | |
| El Rinconcito Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1105 Walnut St | open |
| Esmeralda Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Mexican | 748 E Chatham St Ste J | open |
| Esteamed Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 114 S Academy St | open |
| Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca | Café · Bar | Coffee · Pizza | 215 E Chatham St Ste 101 | open |
| Fiesta Mexicana Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1250 Se Maynard Rd Ste 102 | open | |
| Filly Coffee Co. | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 307 S Academy St | open |
| Fortnight Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1006 SW Maynard Rd | open | |
| Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille | Bar | 111 Shannon Oaks Cir | open | |
| FRESH. Local Ice Cream Fresh | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 138 E Chatham St | open |
| Gamers Geekery and Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 107 Edinburgh S Dr #213 | open | |
| Geluna Gelato | Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee | 111 E Chatham St | open |
| Gloria Jean's Coffee Bean | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1105 Walnut St | open |
| Golden Pig Korean Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 815 W Chatham St | open |
| Good Harvest | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Japanese · Asian | 1104 Ledsome Ln | open |
| Goodberry's Frozen Custard Goodberry's Canberra | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 1146 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Graffiti | Bar | 158 E Cedar St | open | |
| Great Wraps - Cary Towncenter | Other | Sandwiches | 1105 Walnut St. Suite FC-1 | open |
| Greek Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 1105 Walnut St | open |
| Hangout Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 107 Edinburgh S Dr | open | |
| Hank's Downtown Dive | Casual dining · Bar | 111 E Chatham St Ste A | open | |
| Happy’s | Bar | 126 W Chatham St | open | |
| HASHTAG INDIA - INDIAN EATERY | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Havana Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban | 404 W Chatham St | open |
| Healthy But Good | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 100 Wrenn Dr | open |
| Hearsay, A Cocktail Bar | Bar | 317 W Chatham St | open | |
| Hibachi China Buffet | Buffet | Chinese · Asian | 111 Shannon Oaks Cir | open |
| Hibernian Pub | Bar | 1144 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| Himalayan Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd Ste J | open |
| Hollywood Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1711 Walnut St | open | |
| Honeysuckle Gelato Fenton | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 7 Fenton Main St | open |
| Hooters | Bar | 1001 Clare Ct | open | |
| Hot Shots Hideaway Bar | Bar | 107 Edinburgh S Dr #125 | open | |
| Howdy Homemade Ice Cream | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 370 S Walker St Ste 123 | open |
| Hx Pinnacle Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 748 E Chatham St | open | |
| I Can't Believe It's Yogurt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1105 Walnut St | open | |
| Ichibar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Sushi · Japanese | 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 1301 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 107 Edinburgh South Dr, Suite 141 | open |
| Istanbul Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 914 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Jasmin and Olivz Mediterranean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · European | 1109 Ledsome Ln | open |
| Jasmine Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | Middle Eastern · Greek | 1105 Walnut St. | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | Cary Village Square Shopping Center, 657 Cary Towne Blvd | open |
| Jimmy V's Steak House & Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 107 Edinburgh South Dr | open |
| Jitters | Coffee shop | Coffee | 920 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| JuiceVibes | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 1369 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| K&m Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 107 Edinburgh South Dr Ste 120 | open | |
| K-38 Baja Grill K-38 Baja Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 147 E Chatham St | open |
| Kababish Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 201 W Chatham St | open |
| Kabuki Japanese Steak House & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Steakhouse | 220 Nottingham Dr | open |
| Karaikudi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet | Indian | 744 E Chatham St | open |
| KoMANA Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1020 Ryan Rd | open | |
| La Casa de las Enchiladas mexican restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 815 W Chatham St | open |
| La Cocina Mexican Restaurant La Cocina Mexican Restaurant Smithfield #12 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 100 Macgregor Pines Dr | open |
| La Farm Bakery La Farm Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 220 W Chatham St | open |
| La Pizza Volante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1871 Lake Pine Dr | open |
| LaMadeleine Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 1115 Walnut St | open |
| Lawrence Barbecue - Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 150 E Cedar St | open |
| Lee Moore Oil Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 421 E Chatham St | open | |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 203 E Chatham St | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 102 Gregson Dr | open |
| Little Tokyo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1105 Walnut St | open |
| Los Tres Magueyes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 110 SW Maynard Rd | open |
| Lume Grill Portuguese Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| M Test Kitchen M Kokko | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 4 Fenton Main St | open |
| Mac's Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 1014 Ryan Rd | open | |
| MacGregor Draft House | Bar · Casual dining | 107 Edinburgh S Dr | open | |
| Mahoney Holdings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 140 E Chatham St | open | |
| Main Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1353 Kildaire Farm Rd # 5525 | open |
| MARCO POLLO | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Peruvian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1871 Lake Pine Dr | open |
| MC Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 324 S Academy St | open |
| Mc424 Inc. Dba High House Billiards | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 185 High House Rd | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1299 Kildare Farm Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 869 E Maynard Rd | open |
| Merkato Cafe' Ethiopian Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 880 E Chatham St | open | |
| Merkato Cafe’ Ethiopian Food Truck | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | open | |
| Mero Nepal | Casual dining · Bar | Indian | open | |
| Mezcalito Cary Mezcalito Clayton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1102 Walnut St | open |
| Michael's | Bar | 324 S Academy St | open | |
| MilkShake Factory Cary MilkShake Factory | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 161 E Chatham St | open |
| Mimi's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1115 Walnut St. | open |
| Mithai Indian Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 744 E Chatham St Ste F | open |
| Mixed Desserts | Dessert | Dessert | 107 Edinburgh South Dr Ste 115 | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 280 Meeting St. | open |
| Mon Macaron | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 312 W Chatham St Ste 104 | open |
| Mrs Field's Original Cookies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1105 Walnut St | open | |
| My Hot Lunchbox | Buffet | 201 Shannon Oaks Cir Ste 102 | open | |
| NC Beer Mile | Bar | 201 E Cedar St | open | |
| Newk's Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1144 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Noodle Blvd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho | 1718 Walnut St | open |
| Olive Garden Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1809 Walnut St | open |
| On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1102 Walnut St | open |
| On The Move Team Powered By Exp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 Shannon Oaks Cir Ste 100 | open | |
| Once In A Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe Blue Moon Bakery | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 115 W Chatham St Ste G | open |
| Orange Julius | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1105 Walnut St Ste 200 | open |
| Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1289 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 901 Walnut St | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Cary, NC 901 Walnut Rd. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | open | |
| Panaderia Guadalajara | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Mexican | 1379 SE Maynard Rd | open |
| Panadería Michoacana de Cary | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 118 SW Maynard Rd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2234 Walnut St | open |
| Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 161 SE Cary Pkwy | open |
| Paris Baguette | Coffee shop | Coffee | 685 Cary Towne Blvd | open |
| Paris Banh Mi - Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 712 SE Maynard Rd | open | |
| Pastrami Tom's | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 312 W Chatham St #103 | open |
| Patrick Jane's Bar & Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1353 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Peck & Plume | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 301 S Academy St | open |
| Pei Wei | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1107 Walnut St. | open |
| Penn Station East Coast Subs Penn Station East Coast Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 700 Cary Towne Blvd | open |
| Pepsi Bottling Ventures Pepsi Bottling Ventures | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 500 Gregson Dr | open | |
| Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage | Bar | 120 E Chatham St | open | |
| Pipers Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 928 W Chatham St | open | |
| Postmaster | Casual dining · Bar | 160 E Cedar Street Suite 100 | open | |
| Pretzel Twister | Quick service | 1105 Walnut St | open | |
| Primo Pizza NY Style | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 682 Cary Towne Blvd #4220 | open |
| Pro's Epicurean Market & Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · French · European | 211 E Chatham St | open |
| PursuitAles | Bar | 202 E Cedar St | open | |
| Raleigh Tamales | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 110 SE Maynard Rd | open |
| Ramadan Plus Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 107 Edinburgh South Dr Ste 107107 | open | |
| Rancho Grande | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1401 SE Maynard Rd | open |
| RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar | Bar | 210 E Chatham St | open | |
| Restaurant Formerly Known as Verandah | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 301 S Academy St | open |
| Rio Churrascaria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 107 Edinburgh South Dr | open | |
| Rocket Fizz | Dessert | 155 SE Cary Pkwy | open | |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 740 SE Maynard Rd, | open |
| SAAP | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 370 S Walker St | open |
| Sassool | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1347 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Sbarro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1105 WALNUT STREET, CARY VILLAGE | open |
| Scratch Kitchen & Taproom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 160 E Cedar St | open |
| Seoul Garden Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 815 W Chatham St | open |
| Serendipity Gourmet | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 118 S Academy St | open |
| Shanghai Alley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Sushi · Japanese | 1148 Kildaire Farm Road | open |
| SideBar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 215 E Chatham St | open | |
| Simmering Soups N' Such | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 Dry Ave | open | |
| Simply Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 1881 Lake Pine Dr | open |
| South Line Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 518 Old Apex Rd | open | |
| Spa Dining Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1383 SE Maynard Rd | open | |
| Spirits Pub & Grub | Casual dining · Bar | 701 E Chatham St | open | |
| Sports & Social Cary | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 Fenton Gateway Dr | open | |
| Stagehand Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 110 Woodwinds Industrial Ct | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 101 Edinburgh S Dr | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1217 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Starbucks Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 1107 Walnut St | open |
| Steak Escape | Other | Sandwiches | 1105 Walnut St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1373 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 611 E Chatham St | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1105 Walnut St, Fc-3 | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 311 Crossroads Boulevard | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1881 Lake Pine Dr | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 107 Edinburgh South Dr | open |
| Sugar Buzz Bakery & Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 1231 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Sugar Koi | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 116 Kilmayne Dr | open |
| Super Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1401-L SE Maynard Rd | open |
| Superica Fenton Superica | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 25 Fenton Main St | open |
| Sushi Little Tokyo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 1401 #J SE Maynard Rd | open |
| Sushi-Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 106 Kilmayne Dr | open |
| Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café Sweet Paris | Dessert | Breakfast · French · Dessert | 1 Fenton Main St #190 | open |
| Szechuan Mansion Hotpot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1353 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1120 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service | 870 SE Maynard Rd | open | |
| Tacos Estilo Hidalgo | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 101 Reed St | open |
| Tacos Estilo Hidalgo #2 y Pupuseria | Food truck | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 748 E Chatham St | open |
| Tacos Neza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 421 E Chatham St | open |
| Taipei 101 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 121 E Chatham St | open |
| Taj Indian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 748 E Chatham St Ste A | open |
| Taqueria y Restaurant el Primo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 744 E Chatham St | open |
| Taste of Jamaica | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 600 E Chatham St | open |
| Taste Of Jerusalem | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 740 E Chatham St | open |
| The Albatross Golf Pub | Casual dining · Bar | 140 E Chatham St | open | |
| The Brew Box | Coffee shop | Coffee | open | |
| The Egg & I First Watch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 1104 Ledsome Lane, Ste 101 | open |
| The Loop Pizza Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| The Noodle Smith | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 1401 SE Maynard Rd Ste j | open |
| The Refreshery | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 253 E Chatham St | open |
| The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1369 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| The Sweetest Things | Bakery | Bakery | 1881 Lake Pine Dr | open |
| The Walk Up | Bar | 126 W Chatham St #200 | open | |
| The Williams House - Craft Taproom | Bar | 210 E Chatham St | open | |
| Tijuana Flats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 151 SE Cary Pkwy | open | |
| Tom Yum Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 685 Cary Towne Blvd | open |
| Tony’s Oyster Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 107 Edinburgh Dr South Ste 129 | open |
| Torero's Authentic Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Totopos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1388 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Triangle Food Tour | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 150 Wrenn Dr, # 774, Cary, NC 27511 | open |
| Tribucha Kombucha | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1006 SW Maynard Rd | open | |
| Triple 777 Casino | Café | 101 Reed St | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 2028 Kildaire Farm Road | open |
| Udupi Cafe | Café | Indian · Vegetarian · Coffee | 590 E Chatham St | open |
| Unaabi Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 914 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Unvine'd Wine Bar | Bar | 201 W Chatham St Ste 103 | open | |
| V 1389 Kildare Farm Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1389 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| V Pizza V Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 1389 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Vaishno Bhog | Dessert | Indian · Vegetarian · Dessert | 810 E Chatham St | open |
| Vicious Fishes Brewery Vicious Fishes Apex | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 510 Old Apex Rd | open | |
| Vida Dulce Vida Dulce | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Latin American (other) · Dessert | 836 E Chatham St #104 | open |
| Vino & Tap | Bar | 307 S Academy St | open | |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 1724 Walnut St | open |
| Wasabi Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Thai · Sushi · Asian | 107 Edinburgh South Dr | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1343 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Whisk & Batter Bakery Cary | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1231 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 684 Cary Towne Blvd | open |
| Your Pie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 685 Cary Towne Blvd | open |
| Yuri Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1361 Kildaire Farm Rd #5525 | open |
| Zeke's Meats | Food truck | open | ||
| Zest Sushi and Small Plates | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 175 E Chatham St | open |
| Banana Leaf | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · Chinese · Asian | 1026 Ryan Rd | closed |
| Cornerstone Gold Buyers, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 659 Cary Towne Blvd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 92 | 91 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 84 | 82 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 99 | 96 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 141 | 138 | 65 | 55 | 16 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 147 | 142 | 69 | 56 | 16 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 143 | 136 | 65 | 58 | 12 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 148 | 142 | 72 | 55 | 14 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 152 | 146 | 65 | 67 | 13 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 156 | 147 | 65 | 64 | 14 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 165 | 154 | 65 | 70 | 15 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 153 | 139 | 62 | 60 | 13 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 154 | 145 | 66 | 60 | 15 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 134 | 126 | 55 | 54 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 125 | 117 | 50 | 48 | 15 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 133 | 125 | 57 | 49 | 15 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 139 | 131 | 61 | 49 | 15 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 145 | 136 | 64 | 49 | 16 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 135 | 126 | 57 | 48 | 15 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 147 | 136 | 60 | 52 | 17 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 145 | 136 | 63 | 52 | 16 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 153 | 145 | 65 | 59 | 16 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 146 | 140 | 66 | 57 | 14 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 139 | 132 | 59 | 58 | 13 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 136 | 130 | 56 | 58 | 15 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 129 | 122 | 49 | 59 | 14 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 128 | 118 | 56 | 49 | 13 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 126 | 113 | 60 | 39 | 14 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 130 | 113 | 65 | 36 | 12 | 8 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 132 | 116 | 65 | 36 | 14 | 7 | NAICS2022 |