Located at 901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603, Irregardless stands as a cornerstone of the local culinary landscape. For decades, this establishment has cultivated a reputation for being more than just a place to eat; it is a community hub where the focus remains steadfast on quality, hospitality, and the celebration of fresh ingredients. The restaurant occupies a unique space in the heart of North Carolina, blending a relaxed atmosphere with a commitment to culinary excellence that appeals to both long-time residents and visitors exploring the vibrant city of Raleigh.
The philosophy behind Irregardless is rooted in the belief that dining should be an accessible yet elevated experience. By prioritizing seasonal produce and fostering relationships with regional suppliers, the kitchen team ensures that every dish reflects the character of the local landscape. Whether you are stopping by for a casual lunch or settling in for a thoughtful evening meal, the environment is designed to make guests feel welcome, comfortable, and truly cared for. It is this dedication to the human element of hospitality that has allowed the restaurant to maintain its relevance and charm throughout the years.
What Defines the Irregardless Experience
When visiting this iconic Raleigh destination, guests often note several defining characteristics that set the establishment apart from typical dining venues. These elements are woven into the daily operations, ensuring a consistent and memorable experience for everyone who walks through the doors.
Commitment to Seasonal Sourcing: The menu is thoughtfully curated to highlight the best ingredients available during each season. By working closely with local farmers and producers, the culinary team creates dishes that are not only fresh but also support the regional agricultural economy.
A Welcoming Atmosphere: The interior design and service style are crafted to foster genuine connection. The space is intentionally laid out to accommodate everything from intimate conversations to lively group gatherings, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
Focus on Culinary Integrity: Every plate served is a testament to the skill and creativity of the kitchen staff. There is a clear emphasis on balanced flavors, thoughtful preparation techniques, and a presentation that respects the natural quality of the ingredients used.
Community Engagement: Beyond the food, the restaurant has long been a supporter of the arts and local culture. This integration of community spirit into the dining experience creates a vibrant energy that is palpable from the moment you arrive at the Morgan Street location.
A Culinary Destination in North Carolina
Navigating the dining scene in Raleigh offers many choices, yet Irregardless remains a standout for those who appreciate a blend of tradition and thoughtful innovation. The location on West Morgan Street places it conveniently within reach of the city's bustling center, providing a perfect backdrop for those looking to enjoy a meal that feels both grounded and special. The longevity of the restaurant is a testament to its ability to adapt while staying true to its core values of quality and hospitality.
As you plan your visit, consider the importance of the experience as a whole. It is not merely about the sustenance provided, but the environment in which it is consumed. The team at Irregardless understands that a great meal is the result of many small details coming together—the warmth of the greeting, the comfort of the seating, and the care put into every recipe. By maintaining this high standard, the restaurant continues to be a vital part of the Raleigh community, inviting guests to slow down, enjoy the company of others, and appreciate the simple pleasure of a well-prepared meal in a space that feels like home.
Whether you are a local seeking a reliable favorite or a traveler looking to experience the authentic flavors of North Carolina, this establishment offers a welcoming invitation. The combination of its historic presence, its dedication to seasonal integrity, and its unwavering focus on the guest experience ensures that Irregardless remains a significant and cherished landmark in the heart of Raleigh. We invite you to experience the unique character of this venue and discover why it has remained a staple for so many years.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list
Live music
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Late-night food
Organic dishes
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safespace
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Usually a wait
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Usually plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menus
Photos
Reviews Irregardless
Ashley White
22-05-2026
The food is consistently exceptional!! Lee, the owner, is incredibly kind and checked on us several times throughout the evening. Kim was a fantastic server...attentive, and professional. We never visit this area without making a dinner reservation here. The restaurant is truly one of a kind, and the taste stands out from anything else we've tried.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Office Pulse
19-05-2026
A great meeting place for friends and family for Brunch. I cant get enough of their shrimp and grits but I have also tried other items on the menu. Everything is always Good!
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
3-4 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating
Office Pulse
09-05-2026
A great meeting place for friends and family for Brunch. I cant get enough of their shrimp and grits but I have also tried other items on the menu. Everything is always Good! More
Courtney Caswell
11-04-2026
Love this place. Good variety to choose from and lots of vegan / vegetarian! Always hard to decide on my order, everything looks so appetizing. The service is always fantastic. Hope to catch the live music sometime More
Mark Waller
07-04-2026
Well, I knew we were onto something when I arrived to the restaurant 10 minutes before they opened at 10am on Saturday and there was already a line outside. Although we didn’t have a reservation, they were able to accommodate 2 of us for … More
A Graham
13-03-2026
Excellent restaurant with ample vegetarian and allergy friendly options! I got a gluten free, dairy free, fried catfish and it was fantastic! They also have live music some nights which is quite nice. The parking situation is kind of rough … More
Keith
13-03-2026
First timer. Great experience, nice atmosphere, good drinks, and very good meal! Stopped at Irregardless before going to a comedy show. Started off with drinks and crab dip, both of which were really good. The crab dip was so good and … More
Neha Patel
12-03-2026
Delicious filling meal, the Angus and black bean burgers were hefty, flavorful, and well packed with fixings. Blueberry lavendae cake and the fruit crumble also tasty and well portioned. Only the coffee is meh. Restaurant atmosphere is nice for brunch on a Saturday too.
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Darlinh Nguyen
08-03-2026
This was my first time having brunch at irregardless and I loved it! The places looks very pretty and it perfect for having a family/ friends breakfast & brunch. … More
Darlinh Nguyen
04-03-2026
This was my first time having brunch at irregardless and I loved it! The places looks very pretty and it perfect for having a family/ friends breakfast & brunch. … More
Keith
18-02-2026
First timer. Great experience, nice atmosphere, good drinks, and very good meal! Stopped at Irregardless before going to a comedy show. Started off with drinks and crab dip, both of which were really good. The crab dip was so good and filling that it affected my appetite. I went with a cauliflower dish, which I have never done before. When it arrived, I took one look and thought this is going to be awesome and it was. The dish consisted of harissa roasted cauliflower, cauliflower purée, sautéed spinach, garbanzo beans, and preserved lemon. The flavors were incredible! My wife had eggplant Parmesan, and when it arrived, we looked at it and thought what!?! Although it was like no eggplant I had ever seen it was delicious. In fact, she had eggplant. I ate one of her eggplants, and then she shared with a friend the next day. So good! We will definitely be back.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Larissa Kim
06-02-2026
I love this place. I have been here several times and each time it’s incredible service and delicious food. They have GLUTEN FREE chicken and waffles and I absolutely love it. They even offer mocktails too. It’s a cool artsy environment and very lively. Definitely need a reservation. Everytime I come here it’s packed!
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Loud, but you can still talk
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Dietary restrictions
Gluten free options
Sebastian Kalen
06-02-2026
Had dinner here with friends on a Saturday night. The place was rather busy. They had live music (Jazz duo) but the musicians took a lot of breaks. The staff were attentive and kind. Everyone liked their food (Salmon, Fish of the day, chicken with Salad). Salads were fresh and tasty. Appetizers were good. More
Monikalee.photography
06-02-2026
An absolute wonderful experience every time we visit this lovely restaurant. Steeped in so much history a Raleigh Landmark for (50) years and just the best. The menu is always on point, atmosphere so cute, warm and cozy, the service and staff amazing. A great date night to an amazing brunch. Any time is the right time here … ♥️ More
Robin Matulich
31-01-2026
Stopped on a Saturday and ordered from the brunch menu. Lots of great choices but settled on the avocado toast with a side of bacon. It was delicious! The avocado can make or break it, but this was a "make" . Place was hopping. Service was warm, friendly, and attentive. Parking close by was no problem. More
Charles Crosier
02-01-2026
My wife and I made a last minute dinner reservation for New Year's Eve and glad we did. The atmosphere is casual and chic. The food is delicious and staff was attentive and friendly. Parking can be challenging so check out their website … More
Ashley White
27-12-2025
The food is consistently exceptional!! Lee, the owner, is incredibly kind and checked on us several times throughout the evening. Kim was a fantastic server...attentive, and professional. We never visit this area without making a dinner … More
Larissa Kim
21-12-2025
I love this place. I have been here several times and each time it’s incredible service and delicious food. They have GLUTEN FREE chicken and waffles and I absolutely love it. They even offer mocktails too. It’s a cool artsy environment and very lively. Definitely need a reservation. Everytime I come here it’s packed! More
David Spain
08-12-2025
This was our first time here, and it was amazing! Loved the atmosphere, the food was great, and our waitress Krizzly was very nice and accommodating! Will definitely come back :) More
Monikalee.photography
01-12-2025
An absolute wonderful experience every time we visit this lovely restaurant. Steeped in so much history a Raleigh Landmark for (50) years and just the best. The menu is always on point, atmosphere so cute, warm and cozy, the service and staff amazing. A great date night to an amazing brunch. Any time is the right time here … ♥️ More
Daneesh Ansari
30-11-2025
This place had a great vibe. Everyone was friendly and the menu had something for everyone. The gingerbread muffins were amazing and we couldn't get enough of those.
We'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Overall an amazing experience!
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Courtney Caswell
22-11-2025
Love this place. Good variety to choose from and lots of vegan / vegetarian! Always hard to decide on my order, everything looks so appetizing. The service is always fantastic. Hope to catch the live music sometime
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection, Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes
Sandeep K
02-11-2025
The restaurant offers a warm ambiance with a charming historic touch that creates a unique dining atmosphere. A highlight of the evening was the live music, played by a talented musician—it really elevated the mood and added to the overall … More
Sandeep K
01-11-2025
The restaurant offers a warm ambiance with a charming historic touch that creates a unique dining atmosphere. A highlight of the evening was the live music, played by a talented musician—it really elevated the mood and added to the overall … More
Maria Lombardi
31-10-2025
12/10 experience every time! Irregardless Café never disappoints. We walked in without a reservation and snagged two seats at the bar. Such a great atmosphere with live music and the friendliest staff. Our waitress was super accommodating with my tree nut allergy, which I really appreciated.
We ordered the chicken & waffles and the classic breakfast plate, both were amazing (and yes, we cleaned our plates!). The food, the energy, the kindness… everything here just feels good. Can’t wait to come back!
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Group size
2 people
Daneesh Ansari
24-10-2025
This place had a great vibe. Everyone was friendly and the menu had something for everyone. The gingerbread muffins were amazing and we couldn't get enough of those. … More
Colin Clark
22-10-2025
Went here for lunch with a buddy of mine. All the food was outstanding and our bartender, forgot her name, was awesome in every aspect. We started with the Spanakopita. These were amazing. A little more soggy than I’m used to, but still really really good and the green goddess sauce was a really nice additive. My main meal was the Black Bean Burger, which I don’t typically go for. The flavoring was extraordinary for a bean burger. I also got the carrot ginger soup, which was perfect for fall weather, it was awesome! I also got the Barbacoa Crunchwrap. This was good. It didn’t blow my mind though because I got it to go and so it wasn’t fresh out the kitchen when I got to have it, but again it was still good! Lastly I got the goat cheese beignets, which were also good. I would definitely recommend this place to people.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Maria Lombardi
16-10-2025
12/10 experience every time! Irregardless Café never disappoints. We walked in without a reservation and snagged two seats at the bar. Such a great atmosphere with live music and the friendliest staff. Our waitress was super accommodating … More
Divya S
07-10-2025
We drove here from
Greensboro for brunch. Loved the atmosphere and live music. They were packed on Sunday for brunch, but unfortunately, the food was a big miss for us. We ordered … More
Divya S
21-09-2025
We drove here from
Greensboro for brunch. Loved the atmosphere and live music. They were packed on Sunday for brunch, but unfortunately, the food was a big miss for us. We ordered … More
Neha Patel
30-08-2025
Delicious filling meal, the Angus and black bean burgers were hefty, flavorful, and well packed with fixings. Blueberry lavendae cake and the fruit crumble also tasty and well portioned. Only the coffee is meh. Restaurant atmosphere is nice for brunch on a Saturday too. More
Emmaliese Lauber
29-08-2025
Sat outside on a gorgeous day and Alana was great! The chicken and waffles were amazing as someone with celiac. My non- gf friend said she couldn’t even tell it was gf. Will be back on my next trip to Raleigh!
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Dietary restrictions
Great for all allergies
Robin Matulich
29-08-2025
Stopped on a Saturday and ordered from the brunch menu. Lots of great choices but settled on the avocado toast with a side of bacon. It was delicious! The avocado can make or break it, but this was a "make" . Place was hopping. Service was warm, friendly, and attentive. Parking close by was no problem.
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Emmaliese Lauber
05-08-2025
Sat outside on a gorgeous day and Alana was great! The chicken and waffles were amazing as someone with celiac. My non- gf friend said she couldn’t even tell it was gf. Will be back on my next trip to Raleigh! More
Sebastian Kalen
01-08-2025
Had dinner here with friends on a Saturday night. The place was rather busy. They had live music (Jazz duo) but the musicians took a lot of breaks. The staff were attentive and kind. Everyone liked their food (Salmon, Fish of the day, chicken with Salad). Salads were fresh and tasty. Appetizers were good. More
David Spain
28-07-2025
This was our first time here, and it was amazing! Loved the atmosphere, the food was great, and our waitress Krizzly was very nice and accommodating! Will definitely come back :) More
Charles Crosier
16-06-2025
My wife and I made a last minute dinner reservation for New Year's Eve and glad we did. The atmosphere is casual and chic. The food is delicious and staff was attentive and friendly. Parking can be challenging so check out their website before going and view the parking options nearby. My wife and I enjoy more vegetarian and vegan dishes and this place satisfies those patrons. This is our 2nd visit in recent months and plan to return with friends again soon.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
A Graham
09-06-2025
Excellent restaurant with ample vegetarian and allergy friendly options! I got a gluten free, dairy free, fried catfish and it was fantastic! They also have live music some nights which is quite nice. The parking situation is kind of rough … More
Mark Waller
07-06-2025
Well, I knew we were onto something when I arrived to the restaurant 10 minutes before they opened at 10am on Saturday and there was already a line outside. Although we didn’t have a reservation, they were able to accommodate 2 of us for … More
Colin Clark
05-05-2025
Went here for lunch with a buddy of mine. All the food was outstanding and our bartender, forgot her name, was awesome in every aspect. We started with the Spanakopita. These were amazing. A little more soggy than I’m used to, but still … More
Reviews Irregardless