NOFO @ The Pig Cafe

  4.6 – 655 reviews   • Southern restaurant (US)

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Nestled in the reimagined walls of a cherished Piggly Wiggly, NOFO @ The Pig Cafe offers a one-of-a-kind culinary and shopping experience. From their delectable Southern dishes served in an inviting cafe setting to their well-curated gourmet market filled with unique finds and handcrafted gift baskets, NOFO encapsulates the spirit of Raleigh’s vibrant food scene.

Quirky combined Southern cafe, gourmet market & gift shop set in a former Piggly Wiggly supermarket.

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in NOFO @ The Pig Cafe 27608

Hours

Wednesday11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday10 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday10 AM–2 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–2 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 2014 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608

Phone: (919) 821-1240

Website: https://nofo.com/

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Reviews

Robert B Butler
UPDATE: Another FIVE-STAR meal and shopping experience at The Pig Cafe and NOFO shop/gift shop. NOFO is located in the Five Points area of Raleigh’s beautiful and historic Hayes Barton district. The food was great on each of our dining dates, consisting of: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad, with smoked bacon, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, egg, Ashe County cheddar and herbed buttermilk dressing; chicken salad sandwich with fruit bowl; and, a shrimp cake sandwich with fried okra (yum)! Many food options are available, including food to go from the NOFO coolers. Shopping at NOFO is a real retail treat with something for everyone, including the kiddos (see photos).
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Fatima diallo
Very friendly staff and fun ambiance. The fried fish and salmon were excellent! The grit had a little too much cream. Keep it more like authentic grit 🙂
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Kierstyn Myers
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying brunch at NOFO @ the Pig, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and seated right away. The service was impressively quick, and our waitress was an absolute gem—friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu.

I went with the French toast, and wow—what a treat. It was perfectly fluffy, with just the right balance of crisp edges and soft center. My friend ordered the fried chicken, and I have to say, it was some of the best I’ve tried. Lightly breaded with a satisfying crunch and packed with flavor, it hit every mark for excellent fried chicken.

Between the cozy atmosphere, the fantastic food, and the top-notch service, NOFO @ the Pig has definitely earned a spot on my go-to brunch list. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this place is absolutely worth a visit!
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Katherine Krumm
We had a wonderful first time experience here! The hostess was welcoming and friendly, excitedly seating us outdoors. Our waitress, Vianne, was happy, outgoing, and it was clear she wanted to be there. We felt like she genuinely had our best interest in mind when we asked for recommendations. The food was delicious, fresh, and reasonable portion size. We appreciated the attentive service and the timing of the food as we were attending an event down the road. We really appreciated the waitress being attentive enough to allow us to have two rounds of beverages in our limited time. I wish I had been here sooner. If Vianne could work at every restaurant, the world would be a much better place.
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Palazoloup
Great little gem on Raleigh. NOFO is short for North and Fourth. The restaurant and gift shop is housed in a former Piggly Wiggly grocery store. I did not visit the gift shop, opting to go straight to lunch! Menu is eclectic with some standard items mixed in. I have the grilled chicken sandwich on toasted wheat berry bread. It was very good and the side of sweet potato fries was perfect. The beef burger was great but the big surprise was the spinach burger. Unbelievable! For drinks there are teas, canned sodas and alcoholic beverages. Wines by the glass looked ok. We will be back again.
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Mary-Ann L.
Service was wonderful, was seated immediately though this place is quite popular. Great variety of beverages including alcoholic and coffee beverages. I ordered shrimp and grits and orange and candied pecan salad, yes portions for 2 though am alone but might as well try a couple as a newbie.
Ambiance is really wusint, actually bordering mythical. The 2 story cafe dining area is an homage to the pig (pork sausages in blown glass chandelier hang as a focal point in the center of the room).
Food is just mediocre. The shrimp and grits was swimming in very greasy lard, a tad too salty for my taste. The orange pecan salad was good although the pickled onion coukd have been pickled bit longer. Pecan pieces seemed to be store bought rather than prepped from scratch. Sprinkling of goat cheese was so minimal…where’s the cheese?
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Rebecca Melton
We had the best dinner at Nofo!!! Delicious salmon and prime rib, super reasonable prices. It was really fun to shop in the gift shop beforehand. There is tons of easy parking as well. But what really made our dinner stand out was getting to chat with our waitress Laura!!! She had tons of suggestions of things to do nearby, which was much appreciated by us. We love the Raleigh area because of people like Laura. Thank you Nofo and Laura!
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Crash Gregg
Delicious menu items, with a wide variety of Southern-based dishes. Shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, pork chop, fried chicken salad, and the fried oysters were perfect. Chef Dan is amazing.

There’s also a gift shop upstairs with lots of fun and interesting gifts, including jams and jellys, T-shirts, candies of all types, accessories, books, music, jewelry, and lots more. Featured items are all from local North Carolina companies, craftsfolk, and artisans.
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Mary Jo Haley
Loved this place! It has a southern, quirky feel. We parked in the back and entered through a downstairs exit and were seated quickly. If you go on a rainy day, they seat people upstairs in the shop area which feels super special. That area can also be rented out for baby showers, and other events. The upstairs is a shop that has extremely cute and fun products of every kind. They have fridges throughout with cakes, and jams. They have a kitchen section, stationary section, board game section, toy section, jewelry section and so much more! Each product feels hand-picked and thought-out and will make you fall in love or chuckle! The staff is very very conversational and friendly.

The food was really good. Not a lot to choose from because each dish is thoughtfully chosen for the menu and amazing. I’d recommend the breakfast burrito, pork hash, or fried green tomatoes. Their lattes are super yummy too!

Update: Still love this place and come here frequently. It’s become our go-to must visit place that we take visiting friends to! They have about it! P.s. you won’t regret trying the sweet potato fries. They’re the best I’ve ever had. If you don’t see it on the menu, just ask!
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Richard
I honestly can’t believe I haven’t been here sooner! It’s a former Piggly Wiggly grocery store turned into a hip restaurant and shop. All the staff is super nice and the vibe is funky and chill. We ordered the pulled pork hash and chicken biscuits and both were awesome! Our server was friendly and she made sure everything was perfect. We also got a Bloody Mary and I can see why it’s so popular. They have a big table in the shop that overlooks the dining room which I intended reserve soon to enjoy a meal with a group of friends. This review is going long but I’d like to mention the shop with all its fun, eclectic items for sale. I highly recommend you go here because I’m sure you will love it.
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