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Up to this point, you have 1248 ratings from 4 website(s) on hand. The midpoint valuation for Zest Cafe & Home Art is 4.3, this indicates guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant. Zest in Raleigh has been a long-standing favorite for many locals, with loyal customers returning for over 20 years. The restaurant offers a variety of delicious and healthy salads, with the option to add protein like shrimp or salmon. While some patrons have expressed frustration with the lack of vegan-friendly options and slow service at times, others rave about the fantastic food and pleasant staff. The cozy cafe also features outdoor seating, curbside pickup, and a unique gift shop with charming items. Despite some minor issues, Zest remains a popular choice in Raleigh for a satisfying meal and a pleasant dining experience.

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1248 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.4 ★ from 5 reviews
upton-milton
29.04.2023 - 16:13

Good salads, good food overall, good service, great atmosphere. The offer of sweat tea would be a plus, but this is the south.

ledner-josiah
29.04.2023 - 16:13

Amazing staff, amazing food! If you like eating clean, freshly prepared meals, then give it a try. I eat here at least once a week!

ubartoletti
29.04.2023 - 16:13

Great service, decent food, a small menu, but we are executed a little Bland, but great outdoor seating. The gift shop has nice things! Overall we had a nice ti...

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martin-3055
29.06.2021 - 02:33

Zest is a cute little cafe and shop nestled into a shopping center in North Raleigh.

mollie-94
19.02.2021 - 22:39

Zest hands my favorite place in Raleigh!! The food is fantastic my favorite is every salad with salmon! You also have a gift shop that unlike any gift shop you...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 93 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 290 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 673 reviews
Sirved
4.3 ★ from 138 reviews

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