BMIE Market 27607
Wake County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 28,438 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,668 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,441 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±635 · 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 | 25,188 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,127 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $96,775 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,973 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 25.7 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · 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 | $1,610 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±77 · 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 | $707,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±49,820 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 17.4 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 74 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 27607 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 23.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +5.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +8.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +25.4% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +68.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 77 (range 73–80) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.7 per year, r² 0.76) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 84 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 58 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 57 / 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 27607. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.7 restaurants per year, r² 0.76, 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: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 83.9 | 84 | 40% | +33.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 58.1 | 58 | 35% | +20.3 |
| Market Momentum Score | 56.9 | 57 | 25% | +14.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 84 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 28,438 | 88 | 40% | +35.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 96,775 | 79 | 40% | +31.5 |
| Households (ACS) | 10,441 | 86 | 20% | +17.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 58 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 8.8 | 53 | 35% | +18.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 26.0 | 25 | 25% | +6.3 |
| Population (ACS) | 28,438 | 88 | 20% | +17.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 96,775 | 79 | 20% | +15.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 57 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 5.7 | 62 | 50% | +31.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 8.8 | 53 | 30% | +15.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 25.4 | 50 | 20% | +9.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (192)
By cuisine
American 27 · Coffee 26 · Sandwiches 21 · Pizza 13 · Burgers 10 · Mexican 10 · Asian 9 · Bakery 8 · Chicken / wings 8 · Chinese 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Mediterranean 6 · Breakfast 5 · Dessert 5 · Indian 5 · Italian 5 · Japanese 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Latin American (other) 5 · BBQ 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Sushi 4 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · Greek 2 · Halal / kosher 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Thai 2 · Vegetarian 2 · European 1 · Korean 1 · Peruvian 1 · Seafood 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 113 · Quick service 29 · Café 23 · Bar 22 · Coffee shop 16 · Dessert 12 · Casual dining 11 · Bakery 8 · Juice, smoothie, tea 8 · Food truck 7 · Specialty food shop 6 · Other 4 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Buffet 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd City Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2500 Wycliff Rd | open |
| Al's French Fries | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | N.C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd | open | |
| Al-Basha Market & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 501 Method Rd | open |
| Applebee's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3625 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3415 Hillsborough St | open |
| Atrium Garden Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2501 Blue Ridge Rd | open | |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee | 2316 Hillsborough St | open |
| Beansprout Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3721 Hillsborough St | open |
| Bear Rock Cafe And Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2458 Wycliff Rd | open | |
| Beignets & Brew Beignets & Brew | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Dessert | 3001 Hillsborough St #120 | open |
| Ben & Jerry’s | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3801 Hillsborough St | open |
| Blend Raleigh | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1908 Hillsborough St | open |
| Bobapop Tea Bar - Raleigh | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 3512 Wade Ave | open |
| Bojangles Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1541 Sunday Drive | open |
| Brickhouse Sports Bar and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | American | 3801 Hillsborough St | open |
| Brooklyn Pickle Sandwich Shop Brooklyn Pickle Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 4025 Lake Boone Trl | open |
| Bruegger's Bagels *closed* | Bakery | Bakery | 3510 Wade Ave | open |
| Brueggers Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 2302 Hillsborough St | open |
| Buffalo Brothers Buffalo Brothers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Pizza | 4025 Lake Boone Trail Ste #100 | open |
| Bul Box | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2526 Hillsborough St Ste 100 | open | |
| Burger King | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3701 Hillsborough St | open |
| Bussin Pizza and Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3209 Hillsborough St | open |
| Cali Burger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3415 Hillsborough St | open |
| Carolina Peace Pipes | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 420 High St. | open | |
| Cha House Raleigh | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 3001 Hillsborough St | open |
| Charlie Barefoot & Sons | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Hot dogs | 1025 Blue Ridge Rd | open |
| Checkers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Middle Eastern · Sandwiches · Mediterranean · Greek | 2810 Hillsborough St | open |
| Chex Grill & Wings Chex Grill & Wings | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · Chicken / wings | 3006 Hillsborough St | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | 1400 Edwards Mill Rd | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 3770 Lake Boone Trl | open |
| Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Chicken / wings | 2414 Wycliff Rd Ste 105 | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2316 Hillsborough St Ste 100 | open |
| Chubby's Tacos Chubby's Tacos | Quick service | Mexican | 2444 Wycliff Rd | open |
| City Barbeque City Barbeque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 4122 Lake Boone Trl | open |
| Coco Bongo Mexican Express and Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2400 Hillsborough St | open |
| College Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2424 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Crafty Crab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3625 Hillsborough St | open |
| crepe traditions | Café | Coffee | 2604 Hillsborough St | open |
| Cup A Joe | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3100 Hillsborough St | open |
| Dado's on Bedford | Bar | 2310 Bedford Ave | open | |
| Damas hookah lounge | Bar | 3018 Hillsborough St | open | |
| David Langston Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3770 Lake Boone Trl | open | |
| David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1900 Hillsborough St | open |
| Drift Cafe Ridgewood | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3510 Wade Ave | open |
| Duck Donuts Duck Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 2414 Wycliff Rd | open |
| East Village Grill & Bar | Bar | 1 Dixie Trl | open | |
| Edible Art | Bakery | Bakery | 3801 Hillsborough St | open |
| Endless Gaming | Café | Coffee | 3801 N Carolina 54 ste 101 | open |
| First Watch First Watch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 4035 Lake Boone Trail | open |
| Fritos Burgers & Tacos | Food truck | Burgers · Mexican | 3209 Hillsborough St | open |
| Fun DipPot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chinese · American | 2304 Hillsborough St #100 | open |
| Genji Sushi Bars Raleigh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 3540 Wade Ave | open |
| Global Village Organic Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 2428 Hillsborough St | open |
| Golden Corral Franchising Golden Corral Puerto Rico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5400 Trinity Rd | open | |
| Golden Dragon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2402 Hillsborough St | open |
| Greetalian Grill Food Truck | Food truck | 3815 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Grill & Go Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Halal / kosher | 3212 Hillsborough St | open |
| Groucho's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 10 Horne St | open |
| Guasaca South American Grill - Hillsborough Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill - Raleigh, NC | Quick service | Latin American (other) | 2512 Hillsborough St Unit 110 | open |
| Guasaca South American Grill - Lake Boone Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill - Raleigh, NC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · BBQ | 4025 Lake Boone Trl | open |
| Gumby's Pizza Of Raleigh, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2712 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Gym Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3701 Hillsborough St | open |
| Haifa Hookah & Cafe | Bar | 3411 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Han-Dee Hugo's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 3614 Hillsborough St | open |
| Hangover Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2908 Hillsborough St | open |
| Hannah Grilled Subs | Other | Sandwiches | 2526 Hillsborough St Ste 100 | open |
| Hibachi and Company Hibachi & Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 2316 Hillsborough St | open |
| Hieu Bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 3701 Hillsborough St | open |
| Honest Abes Kitchen And Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Burgers · Pizza | 5433 Wade Park Blvd Ste 100 | open |
| Howling Cow | Dessert · Quick service · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | Cates Ave at Talley Student Center, 2642 | open |
| IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 3001 Hillsborough St | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Bakery · Dessert · Delivery-focused | Bakery · Dessert | 2302 Hillsborough St | open |
| Iris | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd | open |
| Jaipur Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1520 Blue Ridge Rd | open |
| Jamakin Cakes Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3801 Hillsborough St Ste 113 | open | |
| Jasmin & Olivz Mediterranean Jasmin and Olivz | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 2430 Hillsborough St | open |
| Jasmin & Olivz Mediterranean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2501 Blue Ridge Rd | open | |
| Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro Jasmin and Olivz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Sandwiches · Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher · Greek | 3801 Hillsborough St Ste 149 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 3510-B Wade Avenue Unit 22 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2712 Hillsborough St | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2316 Hillsborough St | open |
| Jubala Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 2100 Hillsborough St | open |
| Just Salad | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 4025 Lake Boone Trl Ste 120 | open |
| Kabab and Curry - Raleigh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 2412 Hillsborough St | open |
| King of Soul | Food truck | open | ||
| King Tobacco Vape and Hookah | Bar | 2 Dixie Trail | open | |
| Kwm Hospitality, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3770 Lake Boone Trl | open | |
| La Rancherita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2400 Hillsborough St | open |
| Lady Justice Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 901 Corporate Center Dr | open | |
| Ledge Lounge | Bar | 1400 Edwards Mill Rd | open | |
| Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Raleigh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 105 Friendly Dr Ste 101 | open |
| Liquid State | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1908 Hillsborough St | open |
| Lm Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6510 Chapel Hill Rd | open | |
| Lobera Tacos & Tequila | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2100 Hillsborough St. | open |
| Locopops | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1908 Hillsborough St | open |
| Lucky Tree | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3801 Hillsborough St | open |
| Makus Takus | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Mexican | 3108 Hillsborough St | open |
| Mama Jee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 105 Friendly Dr | open |
| Mama Voula's | Food truck | open | ||
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2906 Hillsborough St | open |
| Marrakesh Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2500 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Mcdaids Irish Restaurant & Pub | Bar | 2412 Hillsborough St | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 601 Corporate Center Drive | open |
| Meat & Bite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Sandwiches | 2908 Hillsborough St | open |
| Mezeh Mediterranean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European | 2316 Hillsborough St | open |
| Mitch's Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | American | 2426 Hillsborough St | open |
| Moge Tee Raleigh | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 2304 Hillsborough St #100 | open |
| My Ice Taste Nice | Dessert | 5605 Chapel Hill Rd Ste 122 | open | |
| Nara Lounge | Bar | 2500 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Nature's Juice Bar And Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 2808 Hillsborough St | open |
| NC State Dining | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Ave | open |
| NC State Wolf Village C-Store | Buffet | 2730 Wolf Village Way | open | |
| NCCBA - North Carolina Chinese Business Association | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 7424 Chapel Hill Rd | open |
| NCMA Cafe | Café | Coffee | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd | open |
| Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 3817 Beryl Rd | open |
| Oak City Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2906 Hillsborough St | open |
| Ocean Sluggerz | Café | 6003 Chapel Hill Rd | open | |
| Orange Leaf | Dessert | Dessert | 4035 Lake Boone Trl | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 2410 Landmark Drive | open |
| Peking Duck And Dumplings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2811 Hillsborough St | open |
| Penn Station East Coast Subs Penn Station East Coast Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3001 Hillsborough St #122 | open |
| Pieology Pizzeria, Raleigh - Stanhope Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3001 Hillsborough St | open |
| Pisco Mar | Bar | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 2502 Hillsborough St | open |
| Pita Bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Sandwiches | 2501 Blue Ridge Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3116 Hillsborough St Wake | open |
| Pizza Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2500 Wycliff Rd | open |
| Playa Bowls Playa Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 2526 Hillsborough St | open |
| PNC Arena Shake Shack | Quick service | 1400 Edwards Mill Rd | open | |
| Port City Java | Café | Coffee | 1052 William Moore Dr | open |
| Purple Spoon Açaí | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 3801 Hillsborough St Unit 141 | open |
| Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Raising Cane's | Quick service | 2420 Hillsborough Street | open | |
| Raleigh Brewing Company Raleigh Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 3709 Neil St | open | |
| Randy's Pizza Randy's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2458 Wycliff Rd | open |
| Red Line Beer & Wine | Bar | 10 Horne St | open | |
| Rush Bowls Rush Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2811 Hillsborough St | open |
| Sans Souci | Bar | 3500 Morningside Dr | open | |
| Saxbys Coffee NC State | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2604 Hillsborough St | open |
| Shahrazad Hookah Lounge & Coffee | Bar · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3823 Hillsborough St | open |
| Shake Shack Shake Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 1400 Edwards Mill Rd | open |
| Shanghai Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2502 Hillsborough St #2 | open |
| Slice of NY Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2316 Hillsborough St | open |
| Smallcakes Cupcakery | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2526 Hillsborough Street STE 104 | open |
| Smashed Waffles | Dessert | Dessert | 2304 Hillsborough St Ste 100 | open |
| Snoopy's Hot Dogs & More Snoopy's Pier | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Sandwiches · American | 3600 Hillsborough St | open |
| Southern Burn Chicken— Nashville Hot Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2906 Hillsborough St | open |
| Spring Rolls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 5433 Wade Park Blvd Ste 280 | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2610 Cates Ave | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2526 Hillsborough St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | Lake Boone Shopping Center, 3800 Lake Boone Trail | open |
| Sub Conscious | Other | Sandwiches | 3209 Hillsborough St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2020 Hillsborough Street Suite 101 | open |
| Subway Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2808 Hillsborough St | open |
| Sushi Mon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 3700 Glenwood Ave #150 | open |
| Sushi Tsune | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 3417 Hillsborough St | open |
| Sushi-Thai Raleigh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Thai · Sushi · Asian | 2434 Wycliff Rd | open |
| Taco Bamba Raleigh Taco Bamba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3518 Wade Ave | open |
| Taqueria Los Toros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2811 Hillsborough St | open |
| Tater Hut | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 1025 Blue Ridge Rd | open | |
| The Barking Cow Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2500 Wycliff Rd | open | |
| The Bliss Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 2904 Hillsborough St | open |
| The Capital Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1404-1470 Blue Ridge Rd | open | |
| The Dankery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2526 Hillsborough St | open | |
| The Edison Properties Llc Dba Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3048 Medlin Dr | open | |
| The Local The Local | Bar · Casual dining | American · BBQ | 1235 Hurricane Alley Way | open |
| The Oak - Raleigh | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 4035 Lake Boone Trail #112b | open |
| The Q Shack II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 2430 Hillsborough St | open |
| The Wild Cook's Indian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 3212 Hillsborough St | open |
| Top This! Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2501 Blue Ridge Rd | open |
| Tripps | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3516 Wade Ave | open |
| Two Guys Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Indian | 2504 Hillsborough St | open |
| Two Roosters Ice Cream Two Roosters Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4025 Lake Boone Trail Ste 130 | open |
| Varsity Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1400 Edwards Mill Rd | open | |
| Vic's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 4035 Lake Boone Trl | open |
| Village Deli and Grill Village Deli and Grill - Village District | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining · Bar | Sandwiches | 2500 Wycliff Rd | open |
| WABA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 2502 Hillsborough St | open |
| Wade Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 5430 Wade Park Blvd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 3909 Hillsborough St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1150 Edwards Mill Rd | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 3770 Lake Boone Trl | open | |
| WFM Coffee Bar Allegro Coffee Company | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3540 Wade Ave | open |
| Which Wich Superior Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4025 Lake Boone Trl Ste 130 | open |
| Wing It On Wing It On | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 2526 Hillsborough St | open |
| Wings Over Raleigh Wings Over Greenville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 2900 Hillsborough St | open |
| WXYZ Lounge | Bar | 2104 Hillsborough St | open | |
| Wycliff Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 2610 Wycliff Rd | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2901 Hillsborough St | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service | 4112 Lake Boone Trail | open | |
| Burns & Jennings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2418 Hillsborough St | closed | |
| Eastern Gate Cafe | Bar | 3625 Hillsborough St | closed | |
| H-street Kitchen | Casual dining · Bar | 2420 Hillsborough St | closed | |
| The Keg | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 2506 Hillsborough St | closed |
| Vic's @ Lake Boone Trail Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4035 Lake Boone Trl | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 48 | 44 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 40 | 34 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 43 | 35 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 62 | 53 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 58 | 49 | 22 | 21 | 5 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 62 | 52 | 25 | 19 | 7 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 57 | 51 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 59 | 51 | 21 | 23 | 6 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 56 | 47 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 66 | 59 | 23 | 30 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 61 | 56 | 23 | 28 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 58 | 51 | 21 | 25 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 67 | 60 | 24 | 30 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 64 | 52 | 22 | 23 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 61 | 54 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 62 | 55 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 65 | 58 | 28 | 24 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 67 | 60 | 28 | 23 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 69 | 63 | 28 | 26 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 76 | 68 | 28 | 30 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 73 | 65 | 26 | 28 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 75 | 68 | 27 | 31 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 78 | 70 | 28 | 30 | 12 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 78 | 68 | 25 | 31 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 80 | 70 | 27 | 30 | 13 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 80 | 71 | 26 | 31 | 14 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 82 | 73 | 29 | 30 | 14 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 79 | 70 | 29 | 31 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 83 | 74 | 30 | 34 | 10 | 5 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 85 | 74 | 26 | 35 | 13 | 5 | NAICS2022 |