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People-First places to eat

1. La Conchita, Panaderia Mexicana

325 South Main Street, Biscoe, NC
Mexican Restaurant · No tips or reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: Dona Conchita bought the panaderia recently and she could really use socially-conscious visitors! I have only seen Mexican-American customers there. The baked goods are authentic and really delishhh.

Mother Earth Brewing is one of People-First places to eat.

2. Mother Earth Brewing

8.7
311 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC
Brewery · 29 tips and reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: Stephen and Trent run this small business. Locally grown hops are used, and spent grain given back to local farmers for reuse. We enjoy comfortable seating, friendly faces, and relaxing music there.

The Cookie People is one of People-First places to eat.

3. The Cookie People

8.0
1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh, NC
Dessert Shop · 6 tips and reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: April and Darrin own and manage it. They buy most of their supplies locally. They can be found most days at the State Farmers Mkt. We recommend hot chocolate and molasses crinkle.

Mitch's Tavern is one of People-First places to eat.

4. Mitch's Tavern

7.9
2426 Hillsborough St (at Horne St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 40 tips and reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: Mitch Hazouri owns this small business with diverse customers. They use locally produced vegetables for most of its food. We recommend the gluten-free gumbo.

La Cocina De Mama Greta is one of People-First places to eat.

5. La Cocina De Mama Greta

1604 N Market Dr, Raleigh, NC
Latin American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: The Castro Family own and operate this El Salvadorian restaurant. They provide authentic Latin American food. We enjoy its welcoming atmosphere and friendly employees.

Chef & The Farmer is one of People-First places to eat.

6. Chef & The Farmer

9.0
120 W Gordon St (at Herritage St), Kinston, NC
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: Ben and Vivian operate this restaurant. They ensure the quality and freshness of products by utilizing ingredients local community has to offer. They also have great pimento cheese.

Edwards Mill Bar & Grill is one of People-First places to eat.

7. Edwards Mill Bar & Grill

7.6
3201 Edwards Mill Rd #153 (at Duraleigh Rd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: Johnny Ray runs this family business. It benefits the community by converting old oil to a usable form of energy for diesel cars and giving discounts to the elderly and people of some professions.

Weeping Radish Brewery is one of People-First places to eat.

8. Weeping Radish Brewery

6810 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC
Brewery · 30 tips and reviews

PeopleFirstTrsmPeopleFirstTrsm: Uli Bennewitz owns this North Carolina's oldest microbrewery. Every product is organic and natural since they use reusable bottles and never use harmful pesticides. Original craft beer is worth a try.