BMIE Market 27518
Wake County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 19,735 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,090 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 8,567 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±440 · 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 | 19,630 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,315 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $123,488 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,031 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 46.9 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · 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 | $1,681 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±47 · 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 | $632,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±17,358 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 9.9 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 93 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 27518 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 22.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +25.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +40.9% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +675.0% DERIVED: 2005 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 99 (range 92–106) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.4 per year, r² 0.86) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 77 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 86 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 80 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence Medium · 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 27518. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.86, 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: 77 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 85.6 | 86 | 40% | +34.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64.3 | 64 | 35% | +22.5 |
| Market Momentum Score | 80.0 | 80 | 25% | +20.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 86 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 19,735 | 81 | 40% | +32.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 123,488 | 91 | 40% | +36.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 8,567 | 83 | 20% | +16.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 64 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 40.9 | 78 | 35% | +27.1 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 47.1 | 11 | 25% | +2.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 19,735 | 81 | 20% | +16.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 123,488 | 91 | 20% | +18.3 |
Market Momentum Score: 80 (Medium confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 25.7 | 81 | 50% | +50.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 40.9 | 78 | 30% | +29.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (181)
By cuisine
American 29 · Coffee 27 · Asian 22 · Sandwiches 16 · Pizza 14 · Japanese 11 · Mexican 11 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 8 · Bakery 7 · Burgers 7 · Dessert 7 · Healthy / salads / bowls 7 · Breakfast 6 · Chicken / wings 6 · Italian 6 · Mediterranean 6 · Seafood 6 · Sushi 6 · BBQ 5 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 5 · Chinese 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Middle Eastern 4 · Korean 3 · Cuban 2 · Greek 2 · Indian 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Caribbean 1 · European 1 · Filipino 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Thai 1 · Vegetarian 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 115 · Café 22 · Quick service 21 · Bar 13 · Dessert 12 · Casual dining 10 · Coffee shop 10 · Bakery 9 · Specialty food shop 8 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Other 6 · Fast casual 4 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st & Goal Garner, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2500 Regency Pkwy | open | |
| 1st & Goal Nichols Plaza, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2500 Regency Pkwy PMB C8 | open | |
| 3 Amigos Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd Ste 160 | open |
| 919Dine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 527 Keisler Dr | open | |
| Acai Express Cary Acai Express Florence | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 3434 Kildaire Farm Rd #127 | open |
| Aqui Mero Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 101 Ashville Ave | open |
| a’Verde | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2300 Walnut St | open |
| Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 2468 Walnut St | open |
| Back in the Day Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| Backstage Pub | Bar | 401 Ashville Ave #109 | open | |
| Bangalore Cafe Xpress | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 3300 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Barberitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 525 New Waverly Pl | open | |
| Bear Rock Cafe | Café | Coffee | 212 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Beer and Bacon Festival | Bar | BBQ | 8003 Regency Pkwy | open |
| BIBIBOP Asian Grill BIBIBOP Asian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 2007 Walnut St | open |
| BJ's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | open | |
| BJ's Restaurants BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Casual dining · Brewery / taproom · Bar | American | 5707 Dillard Dr | open |
| Bob Evans | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2001 Walnut St | open |
| Boba-N-Chai | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 3460 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Bocci Cary Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Bojangles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3900 Highway 55 | open | |
| Bojangles Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 5856 Tryon Road | open |
| Break Time Billiards & Sports Bar | Bar | 6442 Tryon Rd | open | |
| Brigs at the Village Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1040 Tryon Village Dr | open |
| Brothers Of New York Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Brüeprint Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd Ste 162 | open | |
| Brunches Cary Brunches - Wilmington, NC | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Breakfast · Coffee | 200 Crossroads Blvd Ste 100 | open |
| Buldaegi BBQ House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · BBQ · Asian | 2470 Walnut St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 313 Colonades Way | open |
| BurgerFi BURGERFI | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 2001 Walnut St | open |
| Burrito Shak Burrito Shak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2982 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Busy Vegan Jazz Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 3300 Wellington Ridge Loop | open |
| Cafe | Café | Coffee | 8003 Regency Pkwy | open |
| Capi's Subs and Bakery | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Bakery | Sandwiches · Bakery | 2700 Regency Pkwy | open |
| Cappolla's Pizza and Grill of Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Halal / kosher | 2462 Walnut St | open |
| Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 302 Colonades Way Ste D209 | open |
| Carolina Ale House Carolina Ale House | Casual dining · Bar | 2240 Walnut St | open | |
| Cary Crab House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 220 Crossroads Blvd #2460 | open |
| Cary Towne Kitchen And Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2002 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery | Café · Bakery | Coffee · Breakfast · Bakery | 6490 Tryon Rd | open |
| Chef's Palette | Bar | American | 3460 Ten-Ten Rd Ste #118 | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 411 Colonades Way | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1815 Walnut St | open |
| Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 302 Colonades Way Ste 202 | open |
| China Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2972 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| China King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 313 Crossroads Blvd #6894 | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 204 Crossroads Blvd Ste 212 212 | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3402 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Clean Plate, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1040 Tryon Village Dr Ste 604 | open | |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 325 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Copeland's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2260 Walnut St | open | |
| CoreLife Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 200 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Cozzolinos New York Style Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2982 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Craft Public House | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1040 Tryon Village Dr Ste 601 | open | |
| Danny's Bar-B-Que | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 311 Ashville Ave | open |
| Dewey's Holiday Store | Bakery | Bakery | 302 Colonades Way | open |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 200 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Donatos Pizza Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Burgers · American | 2260 Walnut St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 3511 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Dunn 421, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1255 Crescent Green Ste 105 | open | |
| Enrigo Italian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 575 New Waverly Pl #106 | open |
| Famous Toastery Famous Toastery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 316 Colonades Way #201C | open |
| Farmside Kitchen - Cary Waverly Place Farmside Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 316 Colonades Way Ste 212 | open |
| Fire Mountain | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 200 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2222 Walnut Street | open |
| First China Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 6452 Tryon Rd | open |
| Fresca Café & Gelato | Café | Coffee | 302 Colonades Way | open |
| Gen Korean BBQ House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 232 Crossroads Blvd Unit 24 | open |
| Genki Restaurant & Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3420 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 302 Colonades Way Ste 206 | open |
| Ginger Asian Cuisine Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 2048 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Gonza Tacos y Tequila | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 525 New Waverly Pl | open |
| Greek Fiesta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 319 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Havana Spin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 3280 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Hibachi Xpress | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 2470 Walnut St | open |
| Honey Baked Ham The Honey Baked Ham Company | Quick service · Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 423 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Hong Kong Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3490 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Jack Astor's Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2300 Walnut St | open |
| Jason's Deli Jason's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 210 Crossroads Blvd Ste 3120B | open |
| Java Jive Coffee & Tea Bitcoin Depot | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 3490 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 280 Meeting Street Suite 109 | open |
| Jets Pizza Jet's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 3420 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr | open |
| Kahlovera Bar & Grill Kahlovera Bar & Grill | Bar | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2026 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Kale Me Crazy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 302 Colonades Way | open | |
| Kashin Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Hawaiian / Pacific · Sushi · Asian | 309 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Kebab Skewer | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 6446 Tryon Rd | open |
| LifeCafe | Café | Coffee | 1700 Regency Pkwy | open |
| Lionheart Hospitality Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1040 Tryon Village Dr Ste 601 | open | |
| Little Caesars | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3420 Ten Ten Rd | open |
| Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 7307 Tryon Rd | open |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2476 Walnut St | open |
| Marco's Pizza Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3505 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Cary-Waverly Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 302 Colonades Way | open |
| Matsumoto Craft Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 525 New Waverly Pl | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3494 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service | 2010 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1831 Walnut St | open |
| Meche Cocina Mexicana | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd #160 | open |
| Menchie's | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 575 New Waverly Pl | open |
| Michelle Restaurant Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 575 New Waverly Pl Ste 106 | open | |
| MILKLAB | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 6418 Tryon Rd | open |
| Miss Chang An | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 311 Ashville Ave # J | open |
| MO:MO Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 305 ASHVILLE Ave Ste E | open |
| MOD Pizza MOD Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 316 Colonades Way, Suite 206-C | open |
| Moonlight Diner Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6452 Tryon Rd | open | |
| My Berry Frozen Yogurt Cafe | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3460 Ten Ten Rd | open |
| New York Bagel & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2050 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Nile Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr | open |
| Noodles & Company Noodles & Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · American | 200 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Dessert | Dessert | 424 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| O'Charley's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Filipino | 1019 Augustine Trl | open |
| O'charley's Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 101 Ashville Ave | open |
| Osaka | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2058 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 2002 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6470 Tryon Rd | open |
| Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3434 Kildaire Farm Rd Ste. 127 | open |
| Papi’s Cuban Cafe | Café | Coffee · Middle Eastern · Cuban | 3300 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Patriot 17, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1255 Crescent Green Ste 105 | open | |
| Pho Thien Phat Vietnamese Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 6404 Tryon Rd | open |
| Pineapple Sol | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 302 Colonades Way #109 | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2026 Kildaire Farm Rd #B19 | open |
| Port City Java | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2080 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 2028 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Red Lobster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1805 Walnut St | open |
| Remington Grill Remington Grill Burgers & BBQ- Cary | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 208 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Chicken / wings · American | 575 New Waverly Pl Ste 104A | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr, Ste 112 | open |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Dessert | Dessert | 302 Colonades Way Suite 204 | open |
| Roly Poly | Other | Sandwiches | 8111 Tryon Woods Dr | open |
| Ruby Tuesday of Cary Ruby Tuesday | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Seafood | 131 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Ruckus Pizza, Pasta and Spirits Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, and Spirits | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 8111 Tryon Woods Dr | open |
| Saffron Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 2048 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Seol Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · BBQ · Asian | 2310 Walnut St | open |
| Shinmai Kumo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Japanese · Italian | 1010 Tryon Village Dr Ste 705 | open |
| Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Seafood | 1010 Tryon Village Dr #705 | open |
| SoBol Cary | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr | open |
| Spartacus Grille Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 104 New Waverly Pl | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3460 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2080 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2021 Walnut St | open |
| Starry Night Coffee & Crepes | Café | Coffee | 315 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Steakout on wheels | Food truck · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · American | 3300 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 2010 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 3505 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| Sweet Tomatoes | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 2310 Walnut St | open |
| sweetFrog sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1105 Tryon Village Dr Ste 301 | open |
| Szechuan Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 6404 Tryon Rd | open |
| T.MAC | Bar | 309 Colonades Way | open | |
| Taco Addicts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 131 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 2101 Walnut St | open |
| Tasu Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 525 New Waverly Pl Ste 103 | open |
| Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe | Café | Mediterranean · Greek · Coffee | 302 Colonades Way Ste 201 | open |
| Tenko Japan Tenko Japan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 280 Meeting St #103 | open |
| TGI Fridays | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2002 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| Thai Lotus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| The Bachelor's Grille and Wine Bar | Casual dining · Bar | open | ||
| The Cary Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 6454 Tryon Rd | open | |
| The Crepe Cakerie | Bakery | Breakfast · Bakery | 107 Woodhue Ln | open |
| The Lodge Nutrition | Café | Coffee | 2968 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| The Original NY Pizza The Original NY Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6458 Tryon Rd | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 228 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| Tryseafood Grill In Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr Ste 111 | open |
| Ts Cafe Nc-22 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2028 Kildaire Farm Rd | open | |
| Ts Cafe Nc-24 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 228 Crossroads Blvd Unit 2430 | open | |
| Us1 Wake Forest, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1255 Crescent Green | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2964 Kildaire Farm Road | open |
| WFM Coffee Bar Allegro Coffee Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 102B New Waverly Pl | open |
| Wild Wing Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2300 Walnut St | open |
| Yoho Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 8204 Tryon Woods Dr Ste 106 | open |
| Yopop Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 212 Crossroads Blvd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3480 Kildaire Farm Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 1151 Tryon Village Dr | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 3430 Ten-Ten Rd | open |
| Zoes Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 2007 Walnut St Ste 104 | open |
| El Cerro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3470 Kildaire Farm Rd | closed | |
| Red Hot & Blue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 525 New Waverly Pl | closed | |
| San Remo Italian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3450 Kildaire Farm Rd Ste 150 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 38 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 39 | 32 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 52 | 45 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 61 | 54 | 22 | 26 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 71 | 66 | 19 | 36 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 75 | 66 | 24 | 32 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 75 | 68 | 20 | 37 | 10 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 71 | 65 | 17 | 36 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 78 | 68 | 21 | 38 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 74 | 70 | 26 | 35 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 78 | 74 | 25 | 37 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 85 | 79 | 30 | 36 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 88 | 82 | 34 | 41 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 82 | 77 | 30 | 41 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 89 | 83 | 34 | 40 | 9 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 99 | 93 | 39 | 44 | 10 | — | NAICS2022 |