Bistro 401

401 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

★★★★★4.8(67 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked away on Fayetteville Street, this hole-in-the-wall bistro wins hearts with genuine hospitality and surprising depth—the owner will literally unlock the door after hours for a customer, and the staff's warmth matches their crepes and smoothies. Beyond the modest exterior and easy-to-miss signage, you'll find thoughtfully crafted food at fair prices, from their must-try chicken and mushroom crepes to generous chicken salad portions, all served in a calm, beautiful space that feels like a secret only locals know. It's the kind of place where you can linger with your laptop, meet friends, or simply soak in the genuine care that goes into every interaction.”

What to expect

Slow sitLight foodLaptop friendlyTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Elaine Kwan

★★★★★3 months ago

I arrived just as the owner was flipping the sign to close but he insisted I come in and allowed me to dine in. I ordered the chicken salad salad. The portion was huge. While the pineapple was strange for my liking, the chicken salad was very good. He also gave me a sample of Dubai chocolate he makes which was very delicious.

KINSA

★★★★★8 months ago

This hole-in-the-wall bistro on Fayetteville St. in Raleigh,NC offers a delectable selection of crepes and having selected the chicken and mushroom crepe, I can say that this is a must-visit bistro when in DT Raleigh. The service wait time took a while but it's worth the wait and no reservation is needed. Check this out.

Robyn Clark

★★★★★9 months ago

The workers are so sweet here! They gave us a free sample of their dubai chocolate after we ordered and it was so good. The smoothies are incredible and reasonable priced. They even gave us the leftover that didn’t fit in the cup. So genuine come visit this place no regrets?

Heather Rushforth

★★★★★9 months ago

Quiet Bistro even during GalaxyCon. Don’t let the lack of signage fool you they have more than smoothies. Excellent food for the price. The chicken salad was amazing.

El Houssame Abdallahi

★★★★★a year ago

Everything is beautiful, the most beautiful thing is the girl's manners, and the crew in general. I loved the place and also the music that belongs to the area. I thank the host for welcoming me in such a noble manner.