Carroll's Kitchen

This is the best lunch food in the entire city! The best part is it’s a nonprofit. The food tastes amazing too. You don’t need to order ahead, the line moves very quickly. There wraps are the absolute best. I recommend trying the Kolach.

I have used Carroll's Kitchen for two catering orders for NC State, and both times they have been so wonderful to work with. They have gone above and beyond to meet my group's needs, this time even pivoting and bringing on more staff to accommodate our event's date change due to last week's snow storm. Lauren, the manager, is so responsive and helpful. The store employees are kind and hard-working, and the food is delicious. They were also able to accommodate dietary restrictions easily and labeled ingredients on everything. I highly recommend Carroll's Kitchen for group catering (but also for a delicious lunch downtown)!

I booked online for a large party of 10+. I also called twice to speak to the rep to inform them we were celebrating my husbands birthday and I would like to host to let the waiter/ waitress know prior to our arrival and to bring out a treat for him and sing. She advised me it was taken care of. We arrive on Sunday and although the waiter was amazing! Very accommodating and worked a table of 10+ with kids included very very well! He had no idea it was my husband birthday 😣😣. Bummer! Once I informed him, he offered a sorbet on the house but did absolutely nothing special for my husband at the end. Spending that type of money on food and not being prioritize on a significant day was sad because I could’ve chose a restaurant that offered better accommodation for birthdays specifically! The communication was not executed properly and it ruined my experience. The food was decent. The waiter was amazing! He recommended great options but the food was good but not how it was described. The crab soup is lackluster. It’s missing some things and too thick. The rockfish was a hit. The oysters and the pasta was decent. The bread was okay. We didn’t try any beverages. I think the place was a good crowd and the waiter handled the table very very well.

This is the best lunch spot in Downtown Raleigh. Delicious food and sandwiches (get the Turkey Avocado or the Turkey Brie!!!). It's grab and go, great prices, genuinely the nicest employees ever.

Been looking for a place that sells quiche and today I finally found it!!! Ordered 2 pieces and the bacon was much better seasoned and tastier than the Greek but I really enjoyed them both. Now I ordered delivery and it was out of my normal delivery zone so I paid $2.50 extra and each 1/4 slice is $7.50 so it is costly but I worth it to me! Hot as hell outside and this really hit the spot! Wish they had some fruit as a nice refreshing side..... UPDATE 7/28/22 Back again today and ordered my delicious quiches and also tried the kolaches. They were larger than expected and had an awesome sweet and savory taste. The part that made my day was that they were out of one of the flavors I ordered so they let me try 2 different flavors. I just love when owners and their staff go above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction. This has just become my new all time favorite spot to eat!!!! UPDATE 1/4/23 Ordered Turkey Brie sandwich and it was amazing. The maple mayo and bacon gave it a sweet and savory flavor packed with turkey!!! Chicken Velvet Soup and Bacon Quiche are unique and NEVER disappoint!! This location is consistent and run by people who care about their customers and the quality of service they give!!!❤️❤️❤️ UPDATE 10/14/24 ordered the Croissant Sandwich with bacon and it had tons of bacon on it which was nice. I was, for the first time, disappointed with the advertised “buttery” croissant. The croissant was tough and chewy and did not taste buttery at all. Very disappointed and not the quality I expected out of this location!!!😳

Just discovered this place looking for a healthier option for lunch when I’m in town. Stopped in and grabbed a feta and spinach kolache and it was amazing. My mother’s side is all Slovak and I’m from up north so I’m pretty bougie about my kolaches. Two thumbs up for sure. Will def be back.

I ordered catering for a business lunch from Carroll’s Kitchen and it was lovely. When I ordered, the catering director was very attentive and helpful in deciding what to order. The food was all excellent, included nice vegetarian options, and was ready for pickup on time. I would definitely use this restaurant for catering again.

Love the mission of this place. I had the buffalo wrap and the chicken soup. It was very tasty. Downside no restroom which was an issue and I had to walk blocks to find one. Two tables outside which worked for us but only bc it was a nice day. Would definitely go back mostly to support their cause !