The Hayes Barton Cafe Just Might Have The Most Epic Dessert Selection In All Of North Carolina
By Carolyn Harmon|Published October 20, 2022
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
Treat yourself to a completely fulfilling dining experience, because you are a winner. Located in Five Points Raleigh, Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery may be best known for the most epic dessert selection in North Carolina; in fact, the sweets have won numerous awards. This old diner is bustling with business, serving lunch and dinner, and even offers a kids’ menu for the young ones. Both menu options are ample, from salads, snacks, and sides to amazing entrees with creatively curated ingredients. But that is not why we go to Hayes Barton Cafe — it is the intriguing and provocative desserts we are after there. These sweets come in all shapes, colors, and sizes with surprising toppings and flavors. And with your sweet tooth in tow, you won’t be disappointed as the daily dessert choices are too extensive to write out on the chalkboard. Are you ready to see these works of art called desserts?
Dine-in for lunch and dinner is available, as well as curbside pickup.
If you don't have a reservation, you better get there early to avoid a long wait. Yeah — it's that good.
Sit among the stars as the walls are a gallery filled with World War II and old Hollywood photographs honoring moments in history and bringing nostalgia into the room.
Try this perfect seafood stew with sea scallops, North Carolina grouper, chopped clams, shrimp, and mussels piled on top of the interesting saffron risotto with a house tomato broth.
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Have something a little more casual, such as these BLT sliders with Gruyere and avocado mayo.
