50 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.“

“Cozy and delicious. One of my favorite coffee spots to visit and relax at, highly recommend“

“Absolutely worth the visit! 🍦🐄 The ice cream at Howling Cow was incredibly fresh, rich, and creamy. One of the best ice cream experiences I've had in North Carolina. If you're nearby, it's definitely a place you shouldn't miss. Highly recommend! 😋🌟“

“This is the best coffee house in Apex workout a doubt. So many great options, delicious coffee and the best cinnamon buns (according to my husband!). We go to Common Ground at least once a week and miss it a lot when we're out of town.“

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

“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.“

“Great beer, friendly staff. Is there anything else?“

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

“We have been wanting to visit The Blind Pelican for a while, and finally took the plunge for my husband’s birthday. This trip will absolutely not be our last. The place was packed on a Tuesday night (it’s not a huge space, especially in the winter when outside seating isn’t available, so plan accordingly). Our wait time was exactly what the hostess promised, and service was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. All staff were phenomenal and checked on us while we were waiting as well as once we were seated. The staff aren’t overly attentive, which we love (they checked on us enough to be helpful but otherwise just let us enjoy our meal). We obviously HAD to try the crazy fun bloody mary’s. They were delicious - exceptional bloody mary’s, and all of the food on top was perfectly cooked and a joy to eat. I had the Taco Tuesday special - lobster tacos with a mango salsa that made me do a happy dance, and my husband had the steak and scallops. Everything was so good and worth the price, in my opinion. Quality seafood can be pricey in central NC, but worth it! The bloody mary’s are obviously a novelty item - but the quality was so outstanding that I would actually order one again (which is saying a lot as I figured it would be a one and done). I can’t wait to go back and try all of the other items on their menu - including some fun drinks & apps we didn’t have room to try this time. If you’re on the fence, just go! You will be glad you did!“

“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!“

“Fast service very friendly“

“Fantastically delicious food! We will definitely be coming back even if it means commuting over an hour! It was well worth it. My husband who is Irish descent loved it too.“

“I love this place! Great ice cream and locally brewed beer!“

“The best all around the area!“

“amazing vibe. great selection of beverages and good people“

“Great food / large portions BUT the music is SOoo loud = like disco = you cannot relax and you cannot hear who you are with....Turn the music off and we'll go back. A quiet restaurant is the best. Nils has horrible, too loud music = we could not relax at all.“

“My only go to coffee place. I love all the different combinations you can make. Though my favorite is the Peanut Butter Huckleberry Latte. ❤️ It is pure perfection. Nonnie is my favorite go to Barista, and she makes my drinks perfectly every single time. She is so welcoming, friendly and puts a smile on my face every time I see her. She remembers my husband's order when we come in, and then puts up with my build your own drinks when I want to switch things up. 🤣 I love coming here, makes you feel like your in a small town with how friendly/welcoming they are. LOVE this place!“

“So excited about Local time brewery in Lillington! Great beverages and dog friendly“

“Vast selection of craft brews for every taste plus Knowledgeable and friendly staff create the perfect atmosphere. Come relax with a drink or enjoy one of their many events!“

“Comfortable relaxed environment and dog friendly.“

“You can't stop eating even if you're full. That happened to me when I had dinner there. They gave us a great service, too.“

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

“Amazing! It was love at first bite for me! And the staff is just as amazing!!“

“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!!!“

“I accidently ate a jalapeño, brynne was very quick with the water. No residual lemon in my water! 10/10 serve. :)“

“Great food and environment! Service by Lupe was awesome!“

“Great local spot! Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Top notch service and wonderfully crafted drinks. Highly recommend!“

“Beth does catering out of a truck and recently made an appearance at my HOA summer party. In a nutshell, just book her! She is amazing to work with and the quality of the ice shavings in their sno cones is second to none. It is so smooth compared to other, chunky competitors. And of course they have about 20 different flavors and every single one of them tastes amazing.“

“Highly recommend the home style cooking and great burgers, hotdogs, & fries too.“

“Whoever was working at the Apex location today btwn 3-4 did an AMAZING job. The line was out the door the entire time with screaming middle school pre-teens and he was calm, quick and efficient. He was alone behind the counter taking/making orders, ringing everyone up, everything by himself until around 4 (the gentleman who came in also was doing a great job but we left shortly after 4). Stellar service under pressure, very impressive! Please make sure they know they are appreciated!“

“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!!“

“I absolutely love this place. The service is top notch, and every time I order a new shake the flavor is just incredible! Do yourself a favor and try one!“

“A down home establishment with good cooking. Not fancy. Just good eats.

Parking: Parking around their building. Approximately 30 spaces available. Space for trucks with trailers in back, but not more than two or three at a time.“

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

“Good food and beer! Big fans of the Jalapeño beer! Love their wings and white Chili!“

“FUQUAY LOCATION Creme de le creme italian restaurant!! This has quickly become one of our favorite Italian restaurants. This was our second visit, and it was just as impressive as the first time we came with family. The quality of the food really stands out. I had the New York strip which was excellent and easily one of the best steaks I’ve had, second only to my wife’s steak. The atmosphere is consistently inviting, with well-balanced lighting and calming music that makes it perfect for a relaxed evening out. The staff is friendly, attentive, and contributes to the overall great experience. Dessert and coffee were also highlights and a perfect way to end the meal. We’ll definitely be making this our regular date night spot and look forward to coming back again.“

“We have always enjoyed our lunches here, great food and service ( best Brussels anywhere!!) We visited for Sunday football recently and it was perfect ! Great football vibe! Raffles! And of course superb food/ drinks and service. We plan to make it our new Sunday home!!“

“Very cute coffee shop. I like the relaxed vibe inside and there's patio tables outside as well where they allow dogs it looks like. The menu is huge with a lot of options. The price for a latte was consistent with everywhere around here.“

“Great food and service!“

“I decided to try some hibachi here tonight, and it was wonderful! The staff was very friendly, and they greeted me with a smile. I had the hibachi salmon. I added a side of fried rice and a side of jumbo shrimp. I placed a to-go order at the counter.

You can watch the chef preparing food by looking through a window near the register. The ingredients look fresh and delicious. It may have taken around 10 minutes to receive the order, although I didn't pay attention to the clock.

I was very pleased with the speed, quality, and service. I'd highly recommend this place to others.“

“Spyke was awesome with his service, pleasant, friendly and good customer service and Deb greeted us and assisted him although he didnt need the help but she was being a team player and took initiative to do things that needed to be done. Pizza was great and I had a pineapple cake shot and it was a 10/10“

“I’ve been looking for a local coffee shop to support a small business and have a place to work from on my work from home days. I came here today and OMG. It’s so cute, the staff are so nice, and the coffee is delicious! I’ll be here every week!“

“Food was excellent with good portion size. The owner and staff are friendly as well.“

“This is about the location in FV. Our family loves this location and the food! Tonight my son ordered his normal favorite. Chicken bacon ranch roll. We got it to go. We get home, He starts eating and it is not the same AT ALL!! I called the location to let them know and ask if I could bring mine back and get the correct order. After looking up the order, we realized my son ordered his food wrong. I apologized, told them don’t worry about it that it was our own fault. They said absolutely not. They wanted to make sure we enjoyed the food. They offered to make the correct order for no charge for us!!! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Highly recommend this location!“

“Greek Basma’s chicken and cheese pita sandwhich SOOTHES MY SOUL! it’s comfort food, even on your worst day. The chicken is always so tender and soft. Delicious!“

“Good food, drinks, bands, and staff“

“This place is the absolute best!! Aside from the fact the food was delicious and to our table so extremely fast, the staff were terrific! The atmosphere was relaxing, prices great! It's truly worth the drive. I can't wait to get a chance to come back!“

“great food, authentic and delicious! we order lunch often from @apex retreat and i love to order dinner there as well. 💗“

“I really like the new location in Cary,nc off of Tryon. it's a large restaurant with plenty of space. the employees were nice and friendly. the food was good. they have a nice patio for outdoor eating as well.“