36 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Willow Spring

“I stopped by this place on a random drive day, and I’m glad I did so. Amazing Mexican food, and fresh juices. Their tacos and burritos are way above your $$$ restaurant experience. The lady running this place is polite and courteous. Beautiful location too.“

“Great ice cream, awesome staff. highly recommend!“

“Great London Fog Lattes and waffles with exceptional service and the best atmosphere!“

“Excellent service, atmosphere and we love the White Mocha Frappés!! We’ll be back, thank you!!“

“If you are planning a special occasion or just want a night out at a wonderful restaurant, I have a bit of advice for you. Go to Chef Palette! This establishment has got it together. The atmosphere is just lovely. We planned our son and future daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner from afar, way far.....Michigan. As stressful as that could have been, Kathie did everything to ease our stress. She calmed this Momma's heart and executed everything to a "T". The appetizer table was not only displayed beautifully, it was YUMMY! The salad, main entrees and dessert did not disappoint. But most of all, the staff was most kind and extremely professional. We cannot thank Kathie and the staff at Chef Palette enough for the wonderful and memorable evening we shared together. GO TO CHEF's PALETTE!“

“11-7-24

I am assuming the "howling" part of the name is because this is an NCSU establishment (Wolfpack).

I have had Howling Cow products at other places throughout Raleigh, and this is the first time at the creamery itself. The grounds are wonderful. There is interior seating, but the star here is the back patio, equipped with rocking chairs and the like, with a large grass area overlooking the cows/farmland. Awesome. There are several creameries throughout NC that have a farmland type view, but the patio does it for me.

I've tried several items from HC. As far as flavors, cherry vanilla and almond butter stand out to me. I had a sundae this go-round, Fireside Brownie Sundae. It had a warm brownie, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and ice cream. They are extremely rich. They offer splits, several cup and cone options, shakes, and pretty much anything ice cream related. Has a bunch of toppings to make whatever concoction you want. I really enjoy the two aforementioned ice cream flavors and like this over everything else sampled. You can also purchase bottled drinks, t-shirts, and other dairy products.

Expect plenty of patrons, a line that usually moved fairly quickly, and ample staff to handle it all. HC does NOT take cash, and I actually love this aspect.

Solid sweet tooth option and an even better atmosphere. We found prices fair and perhaps competitive.“

“We drive almost an hour to Willow oak farm because it’s that good! The barnyard buddies class is so nice, my daughters look forward to it every week. The two teachers are amazing and great with the kids. And there is so much to do after class we end up staying the rest of the day! There’s an outdoor playground, indoor playground, ice cream, and farm animals. We just had my daughters birthday party here as well and everyone had a blast.“

“Good variety of beers. Had to try the chocolate cherry stout. Didn't really know what to expect but it was very good. Not overly cherry and very subtle. A dark beer I would put in the daily drinker category. Enough tap options to find one you like. Worth a stop if you are close.“

“Love cultivate! Awesome and caring owners. Best coffee around!“

“The mason jar Lager company have great staff and good for a family night.“

“Comfortable relaxed environment and dog friendly.“

“great atmosphere and great staff!“

“Staff is very charismatic. Makes you feel like you’re visiting family.

The beers are good. I’m fussy and I like the beers here.

The concept is cool, ie beers from around the world as the name Local Times suggests the local beer of areas worldwide.

There can be music or music bingo, etc.

Dog and kid friendly. There are games to play and magnetic letters on the wall.

There is inside seating, bar seating, side wall barstool seating, out front at table seating and out back on the side among the woods seating.

They have lite snack foods, but you can bring in food from any nearby restaurant. Burgers, Pho, 2 Italian restaurants, sushi, you name it. There 2 local ice cream places within 1 block, too.

There is water, no-alcohol beer, lemonade for the kids for free, 2 clean bathrooms. Place is well maintained and local ppl often make new friends here.“

“great service and delicious drinks!“

“Very friendly and helpful staff. Large selection of drinks, fast service. I haven’t tried the food, but the coffee is very invigorating, in the good sense of the word. For example, locally grown coffee beans are used for espresso. It doesn't taste bad at all. They try to create a cozy atmosphere in the establishment, it seems that it works. Convenient location. You definitely shouldn’t neglect this option for your morning coffee.“

“The best ice cream in Apex!“

“Love this place! I always go for the energy teas but my daughter loves their protein iced coffee too! Friendly atmosphere and good people ❤️“

“Great Ice Cream and flavor combos!“

“This Place is amazing each time I come up here the bartenders are great. Thanks to Ian and Mackenzie.“

“This is one of the coziest scenes I have experienced here in North Carolina. I've lived here for aomost 5 years! The people and the vibe are extremely relaxed. Such a chill place with great beer( I am not a beer drinker bit I really like theirs!!!) They bring in great vendors for a variety of food on Thursdays and the service from the bartender, Gabz is super fun behind the bar. PS... bring your dog and kids! Totally family friendly! Great crowd!!“

“Great brewery to visit especially during events. Usually not too crowded when no events going on but gets very crowded during events. They offer free food at multiple events throughout the year and often have live music. About $6-$7/16oz beer.“

“Wonderful restaurant, great food and excellent service! Hunter was our server and he was warm and welcoming such a pleasure. The manager Susan was also wonderful, we had great pleasure in telling her how much we enjoyed everything! Will be back soon and highly recommend this place!“

“Fast service very friendly“

“Peak of the Vine at Apex offers a unique cocktail and wine experience. The bar's elegant yet cozy atmosphere sets the stage for John, the skilled mixologist, to craft bespoke cocktails tailored to your tastes. There’s no menu—just a personalized drink experience that always hits the mark. Complementing the cocktails is a well-curated wine list, with staff eager to provide expert recommendations. Attentive service and a welcoming vibe make every visit memorable. For a truly customized drink experience, Peak of the Vine is a must-visit.“

“I didn't take pics, I apologize. The brewery is a few miles away from the other restaurants; however, they're going to be moving everything closer to the other restaurants in the new building they're working on (you'll have to check their website for further details).The guys at the brewery were super chill and friendly! We were stuck bringing our children again (the sitter was a no-show), and thankfully, they had no issue with that. The tour was fun and my husband enjoyed the tasting for sure! We did have a Groupon, but that's not necessary to take advantage of the tour and deals they'll give you.Also, if you're not a beer drinker - they have root beer! And I have to say, it's pretty darn good! We all loved it, including the kiddos! I will add I'm not a beer drinker, but the few I tasted were pretty darn good!! So, be open-minded to trying them all out! My husband loved them all.“

“Great Service, Great Food and drinks“

“Great wine bar with live music and friendly bartenders.“

“Visiting from Buffalo NY with my cousin Beth and I must say the food and service was outstanding! I ordered the homemade pasta with a red cream sauce which was to die for. Even the bread is unbelievably delicious! All 4 of us loved the entire evening of delicious food and wonderful service. I wish Buffalo offered such fabulous food and experience!!!“

“We love the six months we run from Aversboro Restaurant & Sports Bar - Great routes for running and the staff is AWESOME - very accommodating no matter how large of a group we have!“

“Absolutely phenomenal food and service! (I’m OBSESSED with the Chili-fried diced chicken.)“

“The pizza I got was square and think crust and was so yummy!! Sat at the bar, they had a hockey game on. Not very busy.

Parking: A couple of different ways to get to the restaurant, one less time but has stairs and the longer way with no stairs.“

“Recommendation with caveats: Tonight was our third time eating here. We were pleased by the food and drinks the every time. Tonight we went and noticed an odd smell as soon as we walked in. I ignored it. Then, we were seated by the back door. A roach crawled out of the drink menu onto my husband’s arm. At this point I really wanted to head for the door, especially since the wait staff seemed unphased by the roach event. Two of the tvs only showed half of a picture. In all the atmosphere was lacking. The food and drinks were good but this evening made me think we probably won’t return for a while if ever.“

“Chasity Locklear is an amazing server, got our order quick, root beer is delicious and will be back again if she is still serving. Awesome all around.“

“Best veggie pizza ever! Waitress was very helpful and friendly. We sat out side and enjoyed the beautiful evening. This is a more relaxed atmosphere for Aviator. Loved it!

Vegetarian options: I had an 8" veggie pizza“

“Loving the Sunday kid’s nights! The food is always fabulous.“

“Delicious pastries! My egg white omelette was outstanding. Large portions, thick knish, overall fantastic with lots of menu items. Will definitely be back soon!“