About thirty minutes outside of Raleigh is a town that does not get nearly enough recognition for its food and fun scene. Holly Springs is a beautiful town with lots of smiling faces, sunny skies, and lots of hidden gems. I spent a week looking for some of these gems and was not disappointed. Here is a guide to some of my favorites!!

Sweetberry Bowls

  • What I love: They have bunches of healthy options and the atmosphere gives off fun and fruity vibes!!
  • My Recommendation: Sweet Tuna Poke Bowl + Tigerkiss Coconut Bowl
  • Find more info at their Website

Sweet Tuna Poke Bowl + Tigerkiss Coconut Bowl

Serasana

  • What I love: I was welcomed with a smile and it is 100% a judgment-free zone
  • My Recommendation: Yin Yang Class with Laurie + Green Smoothie
  • Find more info at their Website

Yin Yang Yoga Class

Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen

  • What I love: All the dishes are bursting with flavor, the coffee is top-notch, there are bunches of outdoor seating options
  • My Recommendation: Fig + Berry Salad, SWCK Flatbread, Fish Tacos, The Ginger Slap
  • Find more info at their Website

Fish Tacos + SWCK Flatbread

Vieni Ristobar

  • What I love: Fun and Modern spin on classic Italian dishes, the food is seriously the bomb, Fun night-life vibes
  • My Recommendation: Long Stem Artichokes, Burrata, and Cavatelli and Shrimp
  • Find more info at their Website

Burrata

Betty Jean’s Flower Truck

  • What I love: Not only is this the cutest thing ever, but it started right out of a garden in Downtown Holly Springs
  • My Recommendation: A bouquet… she makes them every day and they are gorgeous!
  • Order your flowers + plants by DMing their Instagram

Betty Jean’s Flower Truck

Sip Cha

  • What I love: The boba is made fresh every few hours and they use real fruit in the drinks!!
  • My Recommendation: Matcha Tea with Boba + Hulk Kiwi Fruit Tea
  • Find more info at their Website

Kiwi Fruit Tea + Matcha Boba Tea

Bestow Baked Goods

  • What I love: Small black-owned bakery that has passed the tastiest recipes down for generations!
  • My Recommendation: The Oatmeal Creme Pie + Sweet Potato Cupcakes
  • Find more info at their Website

Oatmeal Creme Pie

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