150 Ways to Support Local Businesses in Raleigh, N.C., by Shopping Online
Monday, March 16, 2020, 1pm by visitRaleigh
The hospitality industry needs your help.
In Raleigh and Wake County, the hospitality industry employs more than 67,000 people—chefs, hotel workers, retailers, tour operators, event planners, caterers, museum staff and many, many others—who make a living serving both visitors and local residents at restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, attractions, sporting events and elsewhere.
Because of COVID-19, canceled gatherings and a loss of revenue, our locally-owned, small businesses need community support more than ever.
One easy way to help: If you can afford it, consider making a purchase online in the coming days or weeks from a local business, whether if it's for yourself or for family or friends.
Chocolates, coffee beans, T-shirts, books and more can be delivered right to your door. Many local restaurants have the option to purchase gift cards directly on their website. Tickets for future hands-on classes or events can be purchased now in order to help keep small businesses running.
Below, we've rounded up more than 150 direct links to websites where you can make these purchases.
We'll be updating and adding to this list as fast as we can, and if you don't see a business you're looking for, you can always give them a call directly to ask what options they may have. If you can't afford to make a purchase right now, consider sharing this page with a friend or family member who may be interested in helping.
Note: Click here for resources on restaurants currently offering takeout and delivery services.
Wake County hospitality partners: If you don't see your online purchasing link listed, please submit here!
Restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops
For gift cards, T-shirts, hats, cookbooks, BBQ sauces and other merchandise.
- Sola Coffee
- Crawford and Son
- MOFU Shoppe
- Empire Eats (The Pit, Sitti, Gravy, Raleigh Times, Morning Times, Mecca)
- AC Restaurants (Poole's Diner, Beasley's Chicken + Honey, Death & Taxes, Fox Liquor Bar, Poole'side Pies, Chuck's)
- Bittersweet
- Angus Barn
- Garland
- La Farm Bakery
- Happy & Hale
- Heirloom Brewshop
- so•ca
- J. Betski's
- ORO Restaurant & Lounge (by email)
- Pizzeria Faulisi
- Carroll's Kitchen
- Raleigh Raw
- A Place at The Table (donate)
- Whiskey Kitchen
- Mulino Italian Kitchen + Bar
- LM Restaurants (Taverna Agora, Carolina Ale House, Vidrio)
- The Cortez
- Glenwood Grill
- Gonza Tacos y Tequila
- Amedeo's
- Saint Jacques French Cuisine
- Driftwood Kitchen + Bar
- Gusto Farm to Street
- Stanbury
- 42nd St. Oyster Bar
- Goodberry's Frozen Custard
- Scratch Kitchen and Taproom
- Jose and Sons
- Urban Food Group (Coquette, Vivace, Chow)
- Caffe Luna
- Second Empire
- Bida Manda (by phone)
- MoJoe's Burger Joint
- Royale (by phone)
- Layered Croissanterie
- Flying Biscuit
- Mandolin
- 42 & Lawrence
- Fresh Levant
- Sir Walter Coffee
- Milk Lab
- Jubala Coffee
- Two Roosters Ice Cream
- The Remedy Diner
- Big Dom's Bagel Shop
- Winston's Grille (by phone)
- Lorraine's Coffee House
- Annisette
- Mama Bird's Cookies and Ice Cream
- Stellino's Italiano (by email)
- Lugano Ristorante
- Benelux Coffee
- Shane's Rib Shack
- Sammy's Tap and Grill
- Lucky Tree Cafe
- The Lemon Tree
- FRESH. Local Ice Cream
- STIR Raleigh
- Lumpy's Ice Cream
- Milton's Pizza and Pasta
- Jasmin & Olivz
- Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant
- Ruckus Pizza & Bar
- Stick Boy Bread Co.
- Makus Empanadas
- Raleigh Rolls (by phone)
- Liquid State
- Vinnie's Steak House and Tavern
- Academy St. Bistro (by phone)
- The Mason Jar Tavern
- Capital Club 16
- Bocci Trattoria & Pizza
- Oak City Fish and Chips
- Boulted Bread
Breweries
Beer glasses, hoodies, T-shirts and more.
- Trophy Brewing Company/State of Beer
- Brewery Bhavana
- Crank Arm Brewing
- Aviator Brewing Company
- Lonerider Brewing Company
- White Street Brewing Company
- Big Boss Brewing Company
- Bombshell Beer Company
- Neuse River Brewing Company
- Bond Brothers Beer Company
- Fortnight Brewing Company
- Norse Brewing Company
- Raleigh Brewing Company
- Southern Peak Brewery
- The Mason Jar Lager Company
- Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery
- Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
Clothing, apparel, jewelry and home retail
Gift cards, handmade denim, curated outfits, antiques, home furnishings and more.
- DECO Raleigh
- Raleigh Denim Workshop
- House of Swank Clothing
- Runologie
- Oak City Cycling
- Apex Outfitter and Board Co.
- Port of Raleigh
- Moon and Lola
- Ealdwine
- Dogwood Country Club
- Thanks A Latte
- Quercus Studio
- The Art of Style
- The Rusty Bucket
- Edge of Urge
- Hawks and Doves
- The Zen Succulent
- Mission Market
- Voda Boutique
- Art Source Fine Art
- Gena Chandler
- Madison
- Peter Millar
- Quintessentials
- Uniquities
- Vermillion
- Bella Mar
- The Flourish Market
- Gather
- Retro Modern Furnishings
- Holl & Main
- Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Collectibles retail
Books, music, vinyl, gift certificates and other miscellaneous items.
- Quail Ridge Books
- Read With Me
- Page 158 Books
- Stevens Book Shop
- The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop
- Sorry State Records
- Schoolkids Records
- The Record Krate
- The Learning Express
- Harry's Guitar Shop
- NOFO @ the Pig
- The Green Monkey
- WorldWicks Candles
- Cocolene Natural Skincare
Food and drink retail
Chocolate, coffee, popcorn and more delivered right to your door.
- Videri Chocolate Factory
- Escazú Chocolates
- Azurelise Chocolate Truffles
- Full Bloom Coffee Roasters
- Black & White Coffee Roasters
- Slingshot Coffee Co.
- Raleigh Coffee Company
- Crude Bitters
- Carolina Popcorn Shoppe
- Cold Off the Press
- The Raleigh Wine Shop
- Tin Roof Teas
- Taylor's Wine Shop
- Hail Mary Mix
- Short Walk Wines
Attractions
Gift cards or tickets to future hands-on classes, guided tours, activities and events. Also souvenirs from museums.
- Marbles Kids Museum
- Wine & Design Raleigh
- Rush Hour Karting
- North Carolina Railway Museum and New Hope Valley Railway
- Taste Buds Kitchen Apex
- The Umstead Hotel and Spa
- Triangle Rock Club
- Goodnights Comedy Club
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Museum Store (by phone)
- North Carolina Museum of History Museum Store
- The Tower Escapes
- Raleigh Brews Cruise
- TreeRunner Adventure Park
- Carolina Touring Company
- The Great Raleigh Trolley
- Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours
- North Carolina Theatre
Professional sports
Links to apparel merchandise, but tickets can possibly be purchased as well (game dates to be determined).
- Carolina Hurricanes
- North Carolina Football Club and North Carolina Courage
- Carolina Mudcats
- Raleigh Flyers and Raleigh Radiance
- Holly Springs Salamanders
Resources for restaurants offering takeout and delivery service
Dine-in areas of restaurants, bars and breweries across the state are currently closed, but many local establishments are offering takeout, curbside pickup and no-contact delivery. Please use the below resources to find who is currently offering these services.
- Restaurants with "Takeout" amenity checked on visitRaleigh.com
(Restaurants: Please email database@visitRaleigh.com if you would like this amenity added to your listing.) - Downtown Raleigh Alliance (downtown Raleigh)
- Shop Local Raleigh (Raleigh and other municipalities in Wake County)
- Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation (Hillsborough St./North Carolina State University area)
- North Hills
More ways to support local businesses
- Shop Local Raleigh’s round-up of local businesses
- Shop Local Raleigh online store
(Raleigh/Wake County independent business owners: Email contactus@shoplocalraleigh.org if you're interested in selling your items on the Shop Local Raleigh site—Shop Local Raleigh has waived their membership fee right now to get businesses set up on their website directory and selling online.)
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