Irregardless
Restaurant · Raleigh
901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Highlights
Globally inspired fare, live music, and diverse vegan/vegetarian options
Globally inspired fare, live music, and diverse vegan/vegetarian options
"Irregardless Cafe is a historic restaurant in Raleigh, celebrating 50 years in business. Originally opened as the city's first vegetarian restaurant, it now offers a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Under the leadership of Lee Robinson, the cafe aims to be a neighborhood spot that's affordable and welcoming to the whole family." - Erin Perkins
"This two-story restaurant serves seasonal dishes that pair with wines from across the world, with a special focus on Virginia varietals. You can also find discounted wines by the glass, cocktails, and snacks at the bar during happy hour on weekdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m." - Emily Venezky
"This neighborhood wine bar has switched things up quite a bit since it opened in 2022, with a new owner taking over the restaurant last year and a shift from offering tasting menus to seasonal a la carte options. Despite those changes, Irregardless is still focused on local Virginia vinos and lesser known international wines, with an extensive list of wines by the bottle. You can also find discounted wines by the glass, cocktails, and snacks at the bar during happy hour on weekdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m." - Emily Venezky
"This long-running Raleigh establishment serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays with a menu that is heavy on vegetarian and vegan options. A toasted sourdough open-faced sandwich comes topped with guacamole, arugula, tomato, two fried eggs, a balsamic drizzle, and home fries on the side. The vegan burrito is stuffed with a house made vegan chorizo, jasmine rice, black beans, guacamole, pickled red onions, and a salsa rojo. Meat lovers are welcome too, with options like steak and eggs, a smoked salmon Benedict, and a slow-cooked brisket hash topped with fried eggs. The Big Ol’ Cinnamon Roll is a popular table share — and it’s vegan." - Matt Lardie
"Semantic appropriateness of the word itself aside, Irregardless Cafe was serving globally inspired food before fusion cuisine was the buzzword it is today. With a heavy emphasis on vegetarian and vegan cuisine (nearly two-thirds of the menu is meat-free), the cafe has become something of a Raleigh institution. Mushroom stroganoff, teriyaki tempeh, red-wine braised short ribs, and a paella with shrimp, chicken, mussels, scallops, and lobster butter are just a few of the menu offerings. The popular Sunday brunch has vegan burritos, smoked salmon hash, asparagus omelettes, and more." - Matt Lardie
