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Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery

American Cafe, Vegan Salads

Worth ordering: Cakenamed in 6 reviews

Order cake slices to go from the cake display counter if you are short on time.

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Top tips

  • Make reservations at least a week in advance to secure a table and reserve cake slices.
  • Good to know: Be aware some dishes contain seafood or meat, so clarify vegan options with staff to avoid mistakes.
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  • Try the Three Stooges beans and rice as a vegan main dish option.
  • Ask for vegan versions of salads like the Ava Gardner or Zorba the Greek by omitting cheese.

People mention

Pie.

Good for

The vibe: dates

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A retro-style American cafe reminiscent of the 1940s, known for large, popular cakes like lemon blueberry and chocolate raspberry. The menu includes traditional comfort dishes such as meatloaf and crab dip, with a few vegan-friendly salads and a signature vegan beans and rice dish. Reservations are recommended for dining in, especially to ensure cake availability, and the venue is wheelchair accessible with a nostalgic ambiance highlighting local history.

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2000 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30–14:00, 18:00–20:30
Thursday
11:30–14:00, 18:00–20:30
Friday
11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00
Saturday
11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
beans
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