Union Special

Been wanting to try this place and finally got to this morning for breakfast. We arrived at 10am on a Saturday, so I was worried it would be packed?but it wasn?t and we didn?t have to wait long for our food and iced lattes either. Also, we had the option of dining indoors and outside. Indoor area wasn?t super spacious so we went outside. I got the biscuits gravy and MERCY, it was delicious! The pickled peppers just took it to the next level! My mother got the ham sandwich and added an egg?she said it was as amazing as it looked. My toddler got scrambled eggs. I appreciated the well thought out menu and ingredients. They also had quite the assortment of pastries in addition to the menu items. My mom and I both will definitely be back.. with more family members, I?m sure!

To just call this a Bake Shop is falling short, its a Culinary Creative Hub with many collaborations, spin offs and special events. The Bakery itself is amongst the best in the East Coast and several in Triangle are as well from Boulted Bread to also in Raleigh to Loaf in Durham and Strong Arm out in Oxford. Like our Coffee Shops, this area is certainly blessed with a chunk of the best in the country. Fine Folk is opening soon nearby after having a residency here. Did I mentioned the Croissant Ice Cream Cone? Roasted Peach Soft Serve Candied Pecans on a ?Croissant Cone. Union Special is slaying it.

I tried weekend brunch special menus and it was just okay. Fried fish was bit salty. Breads were bit crunchy than I thought! Pancakes were pretty good.

Such a neat spot and wonderful menu! I?ve not been to this area of North raleigh but was pumped to find a recently renovated area where Union Square is located and great open outdoor space to gather and enjoy good food and drinks. I had the Vegan hot sandwich, I?m not vegan it just listed a delicious mix of ingredients. The charred sweet potato was a perfect balance to the other crunchy veggies and crispy bread. The home fries are worth the up charge and the dunking sauce is great too. My boyfriend ordered the chicken sandwich and it was delicious as well (of course I sampled it). I had to walk away from the window full of pastries but I guarantee you I?ll be back for a handful of those- they looked absolutely amazing! I get food envy every time they post on IG. Definitely try this spot! And then wander down the corner for a pint and sot in the open, turf based amphitheater area. Update: went back!!! Had the hot ham sammich and I?m still dreaming about it. It was sloppy goodness and fresh ingredients, perfect combo of hearty and filling with bright and complex flavors. Delish! The sauce for the home fries is epic too! Basically, prepare for a 2 hour nap when you leave bc your happy belly will need a nappy nap to recover from the goodness overload.

I am so happy they always have vegan options. Their bread is superior, obviously. OH and the coconut macaron is the best thing I?ve put in my mouth in a long time. Highly recommend. And also great people!!!