Wade Park Cafe

Girlfriend and I decided to get out of the house during the snow storm and fetch some breakfast. Wade Park Café was one of few places open. We walked there, and were warmly greeted by staff, whom made us feel at home as soon as we entered. I ordered the ham, egg and cheese «Power» breakfast sandwich. Girlfriend ordered the bacon, egg and cheese croissant. Both were incredibly tasty and a sizable. I was so impressed with how accommodating staff members were toward us. I highly recommend Wade Park Café. We’ll be returning soon.

I came here for breakfast on October 19, 2015 based on the strength of the Unilocal reviews. I left resolved to never return based on the weakness of the food and the unpleasantness of the environment.
The Good: Pleasant woman that took my order.
The Bad: Gobs of processed cheese on my breakfast Crossant + a pile of pre-​cooked (nearly raw) bacon + small size + Styrofoam cup for my coffee.
The Intolerable: The radio station BLASTING Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and other annoying songs from long ago. The music may soothe the staff but it’s positively intrusive.
A sign over the prep area states «If today is your birthday lunch is on us.» Nice gesture but no thank you. It’s not worth the effort.

Good lunch options. Neat and clean but a weird feel. Maybe because it’s in an office building. There are tables outside which I’m looking forward to using in the cooler weather!

Very basic, simple menu — and very delicious. A colleague was staying at a nearby hotel and in an effort to escape the usual fare there we drove up to Wade Park. The breakfast menu is very basic — some egg sandwiches/​croissants/​bagels and pastries, mostly. The friendly staff were very accommodating for my friend’s vegetarianism and swapped bacon for avocado. Our sandwiches were hot and served with a side of fruit salad so fresh that it included gorgeous rarely-​seen banana slices. Great experience.

Fantastic place to grab a sandwich. The chicken noodle/​rice soup was to die for. They offer fruit as a side option for no additional cost, and it is so fresh and delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

If you go in with proper expectations this is definitely a five star place. It is your typical neighborhood café, but it’s in an office park. I’ve never had anything bad there. The portions are very good.

Greg and his staff are amazing! A quick meal and the portions are huge — lots of options for any taste you are going for! If you come around the lunch hour, expect there to be a (short) line — but that’s always a good sign!

Greg’s a great guy that really cares about his business. Prices are affordable the portions are huge!

We traveled through Raleigh en route to Charlotte; missed restaurants in Raleigh so desperately searched for a lunch spot without going out of the way. Unilocal popped up with this café (sorry, Trip Advisor – we always use you). As we entered this development, I had misgivings that we’d find anything tasty, quick, and reasonably priced. Initially, all we saw were office buildings — one of which houses this café. We ordered the «Pick 2» for $ 8.75 expecting a tiny salad and mini panini. Our salad was out in a flash! Mine was a Cobb and my husband ordered a Chef. They were large enough to be a meal by themselves. THEN out came the paninis — -far from miniature. Neither of us could eat «the whole thing». This was right off the beaten path but even if you had to go out of your way to have lunch or breakfast here, it’d be well worth it and you’ll be glad you did. I would’ve given 5 stars if the «atmosphere» wasn’t a bit on the sterile side but also spotlessly clean.

Great service, great selection, extremely nice people.
Clean and quiet scene for an enjoyable meal.
I like the fresh fruit selection.

Great little office park café for sandwiches and salads for when you forgot your lunch or just don’t want to eat what you brought. I’ve had their salads which are fresh and delicious as well as most of their sandwiches. My cheap favorite is the grilled cheese with bacon on sourdough.

What a treat this location is. I’m sure that I’ve had everything on the menu by now and not one meal has been a disappointment. If you’re in the area for lunch you owe it to yourself to stop by and try it out.

Tried this café with a Groupon — have went back on multiple occasions for lunch take out. Excellent food and service. Wish they would open on Saturdays so we can go more often. (We work outside of Raleigh proper)

Moving to west Raleigh, saw Wade Park Café on Unilocal. Hidden away on Wade Park Blvd off of Edwards Mill Rd. Reviews are spot on — nice little café. Quite, clean, friendly. VERY GOOD food — panninis, wraps, salads. Highly recommend for a good lunch. Breakfast menu too.

We had heard about this place from a friend. We work about a 7 – 8 minute drive from here so decided to try it out today. The woman running the place was very helpful and patient as we read through the menu at the counter to decide. She offered suggestions as well.
I had the Italian panini and my coworker had a half sandwich/​half salad combo. He got roast beef & horseradish. Both sandwiches were very good and had plenty of meat and other items on them. His salad was large and had a fresh variety of lettuce and other vegetables in it. I chose half fruit and half chips for my included side. The fruit was very good and fresh. Next time, I’ll get all fruit.
There are several items on the menu that I’d like to try so we’ll be back.
Overall, great sandwiches and fresh salads. Go for the half sandwich/​half salad combo for best value and variety! They are only open from 10:30 — 2:30.

Wow! This little place is amazing! I rushed in before 2:30 and was pleasantly surprised with the results. I had recently spotted a groupon for the café and decided to try it out. The staff members were very pleasant and helpful. I decided to order the Chicken Salad Club with chips and the Italian Panni with fruit, and despite the fact that they both tasted amazing, there was no way I could eat soooo much food! The fruit was fresh and tasted so sweet! The sandwiches were wonderful for a hot afternoon. And, trust me, you definitely get your money’s worth of food for the price! I will definitely be going back to this café during the summer.

If you are looking for one of those hidden gems to have a good sammich at, this place is your spot. Not sure how I found out about this café, but while doing errands around Raleigh I decided to duck in and find it. It is way back in an office complex building on Wade Park Blvd off Edwards Mill Rd, near Cardinal Gibbons High School area. If you didn’t know it was there, you’d never look for it!
There is a corner entrance so you don’t have to go into the (very very nice) office building itself. It is a very modest, simple place but decorated nicely, see the pics I managed to nab. You order at the counter and the staff bring it out with your name as the identifer on the order. Their goods range from sandwiches and paninis, salads and soups, and even breakfast if you catch them early enough. There are daily specials as well. As I stopped in on a Wednesday, I chose the Super Reuben daily special with corned beef and turkey with a side of chips. It was great, it is rarely that a sandwich satisfies me for a meal but this one did the trick, and pretty tasty to boot. They have a large assortment of drink options, from self serve fountain drinks to a self serve fridge of fruit juices and drinks and other assorted beverages. I got a Berkley & Jensen Mandarin Orange Sparking Water Beverage in a 20 oz bottle, delish… I’m going to remember that one. The staff were busy with their duties but nice and attentive on my visit. Catch ‘em early though, because they are only open until 230pm. Nice for the office staff in this complex to get a good lunch.
Bottom line: Great hidden gem for a good sammich. Lots of choices. Modest café but clean and nice, with good staff. There is even a nice park opposite the building so if you want to go outside and eat, you can enjoy (water fountain, sculpture art, benches, and all). I think these guys are going to see me again.