Doherty’s Irish Pub (5490 Apex Peakway) locally owned Irish-American restaurant and neighborhood pub. Delicious food and offers lunch specials M-F.

Mamma Mia Italian Bistro (708 Laura Duncan Road Apex) - Cozy sit down spot with a great Italian lunch menu. Closed Sundays.

JD’s Tavern (800 W Williams St Suite #100) Bar & Grille. Good lunch specials; bar food. Friendly atmosphere. Open daily.


Southern Peak Brewery - (950 Windy Rd Ste 100) Walkable! It’s one block over. Serves beer & wine.
Offers a rotation of dinner food trucks every day except Monday.

Foxtail Coffee Co (76 Hunter Street Ste 112) - coffee, espresso drinks, gelato, pastries, sandwiches - a good place for a hot beverage, light bite, and settling in to read or work

Myra Cafe (76 Hunter Street Ste 100) - Authentic Thai cuisine - a bit pricier but the food is quite good. Closed Tuesdays

Namoli’s NY Pizza (5444 Apex Peakway) - Hole in the wall pizza joint. Order at the counter and choose your seat. Lunch specials galore (strombolis, calzones, deli subs, salad) and GIANT slices of pizza. Jacob’s go-to spot for pizza!

Downtown Apex

Still 5 minutes away, but under construction. Parking may be tricky.

Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts (219 N Salem St Ste 101) - Cozy local haunt in a historic space with specialty drinks & desserts, plus sidewalk seating.

Salem Street Pub (113 N.Salem St) Sit down restaurant featuring burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, and more.