Wake Forest business news
Wake Forest business news, newest first: openings and closings, new restaurants, jobs and the local economy.
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Restaurant inspection scores in Wake County
Wake County inspects Wake Forest restaurants; 90 and up is an A. Of 306 routine Wake Forest inspections in 2026 through Oct. 8, 305 earned an A.
Business guides
Openings
New businesses in Wake Forest: September 2026
New in Wake Forest: permits for Biscuit Belly on Rogers Branch Road, a downtown consignment boutique, and food permits for Firebirds, Pho Moc and Warehouse BBQ.
Brunch
Brunch in Wake Forest: where to eat breakfast late on weekends
Where to brunch in Wake Forest: Brigs serves 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, Norse Brewing serves breakfast all day, plus downtown cafes and coffee.
Downtown
Downtown Wake Forest: a guide to White Street and the historic district
Downtown Wake Forest guide: South White Street shops and restaurants, the social district, Renaissance Centre, parking and the big yearly events.
Date night
Date night in Wake Forest: restaurants, shows, wine bars and late nights
Plan a Wake Forest date night: tapas on White Street, a rooftop wine bar, a show at the Renaissance Centre or Listening Room, and bowling until 1 a.m.
Food and drink
Where to eat in Wake Forest: lists by category
Every Wake Forest dining list in one place: wings, pizza, Mexican, breakfast and coffee, burgers, sushi and Asian, ice cream, bakeries, patios and brunch.
Wings
Where to get wings in Wake Forest: downtown, Retail Drive and more
11 places for wings in Wake Forest: downtown on Brooks and White streets, Retail Drive, Northpark Drive, South Main Street, Rogers Road and Gateway Commons.
Pizza
Where to get pizza in Wake Forest: downtown, Capital Blvd. and Rogers Road
14 pizza places in Wake Forest, from White Street downtown to Capital Boulevard, Retail Drive, South Main Street and Rogers Road near Heritage.
Mexican food
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Wake Forest
13 Mexican and Tex-Mex places in Wake Forest, from White Street downtown to Capital Boulevard, Gateway Commons, South Main Street and NC 98.
Patios
Patios and outdoor dining in Wake Forest
4 Wake Forest restaurants whose own sites list a patio: Bodega and Norse Brewing downtown, Mellow Mushroom on South Main and Dairy Depot on Rogers Road.
Breakfast
Breakfast and coffee in Wake Forest: downtown, Rogers Road and U.S. 1
18 places for breakfast and coffee in Wake Forest: downtown cafes on White and Brooks streets, Rogers Road, Capital Boulevard and Durham Road.
Burgers
Where to get burgers in Wake Forest: downtown, Capital Blvd. and Rogers Road
20 burger places in Wake Forest: The Burger Shop and Norse downtown, Capital Boulevard, Retail Drive, Durham Road, South Main Street and Rogers Road.
Sushi
Sushi and Asian restaurants in Wake Forest
16 sushi, hibachi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai restaurants in Wake Forest, on Capital Boulevard, South Main Street and Rogers Road.