Cyndi’s Winston-Salem Favorites
My favorite local restaurants
The West End Café is truly a local institution... many of the staff have worked there for 20+ years. The food is terrific, and ranges from simple and inexpensive (sandwiches, salads, soup) to high end cuisine in their ever-changing dinner menu. The ambiance is low-key and friendly, and the service is always impeccable. Plus, a great wine list.
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West End Cafe
926 W 4th StThe West End Café is truly a local institution... many of the staff have worked there for 20+ years. The food is terrific, and ranges from simple and inexpensive (sandwiches, salads, soup) to high end cuisine in their ever-changing dinner menu. The ambiance is low-key and friendly, and the service is always impeccable. Plus, a great wine list.
The Quiet Pint is within easy walking distance from the AirBnB and has a wide variety of light and gourmet lunch and dinner options, a great beer and wine selection, outdoor seating and live music. One of my favorites.
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The Quiet Pint Tavern
1420 W 1st StThe Quiet Pint is within easy walking distance from the AirBnB and has a wide variety of light and gourmet lunch and dinner options, a great beer and wine selection, outdoor seating and live music. One of my favorites.
The food is incredible (try the yucca fries), great service, outdoor seating in the heart of downtown.
Mojito Latin Soul Food
723 Trade Street NorthwestThe food is incredible (try the yucca fries), great service, outdoor seating in the heart of downtown.
100% authentic Italian-style pizza in the heart of downtown, in a great setting with outdoor seating, live music, and a nearby pub.
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Cugino Forno Pizzeria Winston Salem
486 N Patterson Ave100% authentic Italian-style pizza in the heart of downtown, in a great setting with outdoor seating, live music, and a nearby pub.
The best burgers and fries in town, great service, nice bar, outdoor seating. About a 15 minute walk or easy drive from the AirBnB.
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Hops Burger Bar
2419 Spring Garden StThe best burgers and fries in town, great service, nice bar, outdoor seating. About a 15 minute walk or easy drive from the AirBnB.
A Winston-Salem classic, with fine dining and great burgers and sandwiches, excellent wine/beer list, and year-round outdoor seating, all near the beautiful Reynolda House grounds.
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Village Tavern
221 Reynolda VillageA Winston-Salem classic, with fine dining and great burgers and sandwiches, excellent wine/beer list, and year-round outdoor seating, all near the beautiful Reynolda House grounds.
Art and History
Reynolda is a historic home built by RJ Reynolds at the start of the 20th century. The home and furnishings are gorgeous, and there's also a wonderful collection of American Art along with rotating exhibits. Best of all, you can walk the trails on the grounds for free, miles of walking through woods and fields in the heart of the city.
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Reynolda Village
Reynolda is a historic home built by RJ Reynolds at the start of the 20th century. The home and furnishings are gorgeous, and there's also a wonderful collection of American Art along with rotating exhibits. Best of all, you can walk the trails on the grounds for free, miles of walking through woods and fields in the heart of the city.
If you are into history even a little bit, you must visit Old Salem while you're here! Old Salem is like Colonial Williamsburg, only a bit smaller. It's a living neighborhood of historic buildings from the 1700s - 1800s, the original Moravian settlement that became Winston-Salem. It's a wonderful day trip, and be sure to have lunch in the Old Salem Tavern.
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Old Salem Visitor Center
900 Old Salem RdIf you are into history even a little bit, you must visit Old Salem while you're here! Old Salem is like Colonial Williamsburg, only a bit smaller. It's a living neighborhood of historic buildings from the 1700s - 1800s, the original Moravian settlement that became Winston-Salem. It's a wonderful day trip, and be sure to have lunch in the Old Salem Tavern.
Pubs and Spirits
Joymongers is a fun spot, particularly in warm weather, to taste local beers, hang out, relax, and enjoy the vibrant West End neighborhood.
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Joymonger's Barrel Hall
480 W End BlvdJoymongers is a fun spot, particularly in warm weather, to taste local beers, hang out, relax, and enjoy the vibrant West End neighborhood.
If whiskey and spirits is more your game, check out Broad Branch Distillery. Located on Trade Street, it's easy walking distance to other bars and restaurants.
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Broad Branch Distillery
756 Trade St NWIf whiskey and spirits is more your game, check out Broad Branch Distillery. Located on Trade Street, it's easy walking distance to other bars and restaurants.
Wiseman Brewing is a local favorite, just north the the heart of Downtown, and next door to the Ramkat, a premier location for live music. Wiseman is always packed on the weekends, with outdoor seating, food trucks, games, and live music. Friendly and fun!
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Wise Man Brewing
826 Angelo Bros AveWiseman Brewing is a local favorite, just north the the heart of Downtown, and next door to the Ramkat, a premier location for live music. Wiseman is always packed on the weekends, with outdoor seating, food trucks, games, and live music. Friendly and fun!
Shopping
If you like vintage, you'll love Elizabeth's. They have an amazing collection of furniture and home items. Much of what I purchased for my AirBnB came from Elizabeth's! There's also a friendly dog on the premises if you're missing your pooch.
Elizabeth's at Hanes Park
851 Reynolda RdIf you like vintage, you'll love Elizabeth's. They have an amazing collection of furniture and home items. Much of what I purchased for my AirBnB came from Elizabeth's! There's also a friendly dog on the premises if you're missing your pooch.
The Snob Shop is THE place for vintage clothing and home items. You'll find designer brands here, barely worn, for amazing prices.
The Snob Shop
1020 Burke StThe Snob Shop is THE place for vintage clothing and home items. You'll find designer brands here, barely worn, for amazing prices.
Thruway is a short drive from my AirBnB (about a mile away) and includes major stores such as Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's (groceries), restaurants, small clothing retailers and larger chains such as Anne Taylor Loft and Chico's, and the Hanes Brands Outlet.
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Thruway Shopping Center
300 S Stratford RdThruway is a short drive from my AirBnB (about a mile away) and includes major stores such as Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's (groceries), restaurants, small clothing retailers and larger chains such as Anne Taylor Loft and Chico's, and the Hanes Brands Outlet.
Brunch!
Fourth Street (as locals call it) is a great all-around restaurant, but their brunch is special. They have a classic line-up of brunch favorites, all at affordable prices in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. I love sitting by the fire place in cold weather.
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The Old Fourth Street Filling Station
871 W 4th StFourth Street (as locals call it) is a great all-around restaurant, but their brunch is special. They have a classic line-up of brunch favorites, all at affordable prices in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. I love sitting by the fire place in cold weather.
If you've got a craving for Mexican inspired brunch favorites, the Porch is your place (it's also GREAT for lunch or dinner... one of my Sunday evening favorites). Fun and funky decor, lots of variety!
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The Porch Kitchen and Cantina
840 Mill Works StIf you've got a craving for Mexican inspired brunch favorites, the Porch is your place (it's also GREAT for lunch or dinner... one of my Sunday evening favorites). Fun and funky decor, lots of variety!
Brunch and lunch only, and it's the best. I'm addicted to the Huevos Rancheros, the best I've ever eaten (the addition of barbecue makes it amazing). The menu is diverse but not overwhelming, and everything is a modern classic. Always excellent service and a full bar as well.
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Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.
424 4th St NWBrunch and lunch only, and it's the best. I'm addicted to the Huevos Rancheros, the best I've ever eaten (the addition of barbecue makes it amazing). The menu is diverse but not overwhelming, and everything is a modern classic. Always excellent service and a full bar as well.
Hiking and Outdoors
Pilot Mountain is the easiest mountain hiking to access from Winston-Salem, just a half hour drive away up US-52 N. The park surrounds the Pilot Mountain bald, where you can watch rock climbers do their thing. Hikes range from easy to strenuous, so you can pick according to your level of ability or interest, or simply drive to the top and enjoy the view.
You can also visit nearby Mt. Airy, birthplace of Andy Griffith, and the inspiration for Mayberry and the Andy Griffith Show. It's fun... like stepping back in time.
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Pilot Mountain State Park
1721 Pilot Knob Park RdPilot Mountain is the easiest mountain hiking to access from Winston-Salem, just a half hour drive away up US-52 N. The park surrounds the Pilot Mountain bald, where you can watch rock climbers do their thing. Hikes range from easy to strenuous, so you can pick according to your level of ability or interest, or simply drive to the top and enjoy the view.
You can also visit nearby Mt. Airy, birthplace of Andy Griffith, and the inspiration for Mayberry and the Andy Griffith Show. It's fun... like stepping back in time.
Hanging Rock State Park is about 45 minutes from Winston-Salem, near the quaint mountain town of Danbury (a great spot to stop for a bit to eat before or after your hike). Hanging Rock has several wonderful trails ranging in difficulty, as well as a lovely swimming pond in summer.
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Parco Statale di Hanging Rock
1790 Hanging Rock Park RoadHanging Rock State Park is about 45 minutes from Winston-Salem, near the quaint mountain town of Danbury (a great spot to stop for a bit to eat before or after your hike). Hanging Rock has several wonderful trails ranging in difficulty, as well as a lovely swimming pond in summer.
Stone Mountain is a bit of a drive, about 90 minutes away, but totally worth it. The loop hike (strenuous) takes you through Eastern hardwood forests, a restored historic farm, past waterfalls, and over the stone balds that give the mountain it's name. The views are incredible.
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Parco Statale di Stone Mountain
3042 Frank PkwyStone Mountain is a bit of a drive, about 90 minutes away, but totally worth it. The loop hike (strenuous) takes you through Eastern hardwood forests, a restored historic farm, past waterfalls, and over the stone balds that give the mountain it's name. The views are incredible.
Coffee shops and bakeries
Camino has a couple of great locations downtown, and offers wonderful coffee drinks, pastries, light lunch options (such as quiche) as well as wine and cocktails for after hours. A great stop following a movie or show downtown.
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Camino Bakery
310 W 4th StCamino has a couple of great locations downtown, and offers wonderful coffee drinks, pastries, light lunch options (such as quiche) as well as wine and cocktails for after hours. A great stop following a movie or show downtown.
Krankies was originally a coffee shop but has grown into a full-fledged restaurant with brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. Their coffee is the best in town and the ambience is laid-back and modern. It's a local institution and the biscuits are incredible.
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Krankies
211 E 3rd StKrankies was originally a coffee shop but has grown into a full-fledged restaurant with brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. Their coffee is the best in town and the ambience is laid-back and modern. It's a local institution and the biscuits are incredible.