Day 1: Downtown: W 4th St, 4th St NW
11 stops · 11 restaurants · about 4.0 h (11×20 min visits + 22 min travel)
1.1
The Katharine Brasserie & Bar
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Restaurant · 4.3★ (727)
📍 401 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-761-0203 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–10am or 3pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 6:30-10AM, 11AM-2PM, 3-11PM; Sat–Sun 6:30AM-2PM, 3PM-12AM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 727 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
1.2
Sir Winston Wine Loft & Restaurant
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:52am
Restaurant · 4.0★ (352)
📍 104 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-722-0795 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–10:30am (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 6:30-10:30AM, 5-10PM; Thu–Sun 6:30AM-3PM, 5-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.0★ from 352 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
1.3
Washington Perk & Provisions
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:15am
Cafe · 4.4★ (301)
📍 301 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-448-5197
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 7:30AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 7:30AM-11PM; Sun 8AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 301 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
1.4
Krankies
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:39am
Restaurant · 4.4★ (2142)
📍 211 3rd St E, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-955-5993 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 8AM-3PM; Sat–Sun 8AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 2142 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
1.5
Oh' Calcutta
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Modern Indian restaurant · 4.7★ (765)
📍 310A W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-999-8855 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM; Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM; Sat 12-9:30PM; Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 765 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon
1.6
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:22pm
Restaurant · 4.6★ (757)
📍 424 4th St NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-448-5188 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 8AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 757 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
1.7
Heff's Burger Club
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:45pm
Restaurant · 4.3★ (386)
📍 285 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (not open then on Mon, Thu) (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-4PM; Tue Closed; Wed 11AM-8PM; Thu 11AM-2:30PM, 3:30-8PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 11AM-4PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 386 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Lower priority: the name suggests steak/burger/wings, which are outside our usual target list
Closed Tue
1.8
Tulum Bar & Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:06pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.6★ (459)
📍 411 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-448-5486 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 1-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 459 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
1.9
Hungry Palate Bar & Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:27pm
Bar & grill · 4.5★ (395)
📍 239 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-8857 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Tue 11AM-9PM; Wed–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 395 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
1.10
Charm Thai Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4pm
Thai restaurant · 4.5★ (243)
📍 259 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-725-4141
🕒 Visit: 4pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM; Sat–Sun 4-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 243 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
1.11
Xcaret Mexican Grill and Cantina
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:21pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.4★ (1405)
📍 202 4th St NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-955-1345
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri 11AM-11PM; Sat 10AM-11PM; Sun 10AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1405 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Day 2: Downtown: N Patterson Ave, E 5th St
11 stops · 11 restaurants · about 4.2 h (11×20 min visits + 29 min travel)
2.1
Downtown Deli and Cafe
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Restaurant · 4.6★ (195)
📍 One W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-721-1750
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 9AM-2PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 195 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
2.2
DeBeen Espresso
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:55am
Coffee shop · 4.5★ (231)
📍 231 E 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-989-8098 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 6AM-8PM; Tue–Fri 6AM-9PM; Sat 6:30AM-8:30PM; Sun 7:30AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 231 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
2.3
Park Deli
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:17am
Restaurant · 5.0★ (19)
📍 575 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-4446
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 9AM-3PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
2.4
Delicioso Alicia
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:42am
Deli · 5.0★ (1)
📍 550 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-462-9422
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 9AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
2.5
Other Suns Coffee Shop
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Coffee shop · 4.6★ (7)
📍 414 N Laura Wall Blvd Ste 104, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-655-5767
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed Closed; Thu–Fri 7:30AM-3PM; Sat 8:30AM-3PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
2.6
Alma
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:25pm
Tex-Mex restaurant · 4.1★ (806)
📍 492 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-317-1254 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 806 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
2.7
Tuscani By Sage & Salt
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:46pm
Restaurant · 4.2★ (163)
📍 450 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-283-6754 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~4:30pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 4:30-9PM; Fri–Sat 4:30-10PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 163 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
2.8
Cugino Forno Pizzeria Winston Salem
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:07pm
Pizza restaurant · 4.5★ (1271)
📍 486 N Patterson Ave #115, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-448-0102 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1271 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
2.9
Sushi Rose
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:28pm
Sushi restaurant · 4.9★ (689)
📍 247 E 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-6426 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~5pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon–Thu 5-9PM; Fri–Sat 5-10PM; Sun 5-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 689 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
2.10
Twisted Pine
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:53pm
Restaurant · 4.5★ (568)
📍 527 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-893-7069 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11:30AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11:30AM-10PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 568 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
2.11
Cibo Trattoria
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:14pm
Restaurant · 4.5★ (443)
📍 601 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-529-6999 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~5pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 5-9PM; Fri 5-9:30PM; Sat 4:30-9:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 443 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
Day 3: Downtown: W 3rd St, Brookstown Ave
13 stops · 9 restaurants · about 5.0 h (13×20 min visits + 41 min travel)
3.1
Bagner and Alexa's Downtown Cafe
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Restaurant · 4.6★ (37)
📍 102 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-331-3311
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 7AM-3PM; Sat 8AM-2:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
3.2
Nosh and Grind
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:54am
Restaurant · 5.0★ (15)
📍 101 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-283-9595
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 8AM-3PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
3.3
Dream Kreams Artisanal Creamery, LLC
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12pm
Ice cream shop · 4.7★ (94)
📍 102 W 3rd St Ste 102, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-462-8797 · website
🕒 Visit: 12pm–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 12-6PM; Fri–Sat 12-7PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sun
3.4
Sassy Baker
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:22pm
Bakery · 5.0★ (1)
📍 1 Sassy Baker Way, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-682-0671
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
3.5
Recess
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:46pm
Cafe · 4.8★ (9)
📍 101 N Chestnut St Ste 99, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-4732
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
3.6
Sayso Coffee
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:10pm
Coffee shop · 4.7★ (212)
📍 15 Brookstown Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 6:30AM-4PM; Sat 8AM-4PM; Sun 8AM-2PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 212 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
3.7
What Da Pho
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Pho restaurant · 4.5★ (352)
📍 102 W 3rd St Ste 5, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-830-8007 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 352 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
3.8
Thai Harmony
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:21pm
Thai restaurant · 4.5★ (1214)
📍 102 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-842-5532 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM; Sat 5-10PM; Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1214 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
3.9
Mike's Vegan Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:43pm
Restaurant · 4.8★ (470)
📍 207 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-306-9035 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 470 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
3.10
Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4pm
Brazilian restaurant · 4.6★ (3036)
📍 115 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-6702 · website
🕒 Visit: 4pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 4-9PM; Fri 4-10PM; Sat 12-10PM; Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 3036 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Lower priority: the name suggests steak/burger/wings, which are outside our usual target list
3.11
Sage & Salt
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:24pm
Restaurant · 4.4★ (527)
📍 300 S Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-829-5007 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~4:30pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 4:30-9PM; Fri–Sat 4:30-10PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 527 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
3.12
Señor Bravo Mexican Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:47pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.1★ (1145)
📍 241 S Marshall St, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-725-1888 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-9PM; Tue–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 1145 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:47pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
3.13
Di Lisio's Italian Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~5:08pm
Italian restaurant · 4.7★ (1184)
📍 301 Brookstown Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-546-7202 · website
🕒 Visit: 4pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 4-9PM; Fri–Sat 4-10PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 1184 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 5:08pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Mon, Sun
Day 4: Downtown: W 5th St, Trade St NW
14 stops · 6 restaurants · about 5.3 h (14×20 min visits + 38 min travel)
4.1
Viva Barista Cafe
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Coffee shop · 4.8★ (36)
📍 229 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Thu 8AM-3PM; Fri–Sat 8AM-5PM; Sun 10AM-3PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
4.2
Okay Coffee
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:21am
Coffee shop · 4.7★ (54)
📍 505 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sun 8AM-3PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue
4.3
Chad's Chai
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:46am
Tea house · 4.8★ (368)
📍 617 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Wed 8AM-7PM; Thu–Fri 8AM-8PM; Sat 9AM-8PM; Sun 9AM-7PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 368 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
4.4
Cheesecakes by Alex Twin City
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:08pm
Bakery · 4.6★ (489)
📍 625 N Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-893-8118 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Thu 10AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 10AM-10PM; Sun 10AM-9PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 489 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
4.5
Louie and Honey's Kitchen
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:33pm
Bakery · 4.7★ (668)
📍 401 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-422-7500 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 7AM-5PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 668 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Sun
4.6
The Remedy Cafe and Bar
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:58pm
Cafe · 4.6★ (264)
📍 492 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon 8AM-8PM; Tue–Thu 8AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 8AM-11PM; Sun 8AM-8PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 264 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
4.7
Cafe Gelato
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:20pm
Ice cream shop · 4.8★ (236)
📍 845 Reynolda Rd NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-725-9110 · website
🕒 Visit: 12pm–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 12-9PM; Sun 1-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon
4.8
That Place in the West End
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
American restaurant · 4.7★ (803)
📍 750 Summit St, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-842-3712 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 803 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
4.9
Small Batch
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:25pm
Brewpub · 4.3★ (1458)
📍 241 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-893-6395 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Wed 11AM-10PM; Thu–Fri 11AM-12AM; Sat 10AM-12AM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 1458 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon
4.10
Timmy’s Hot Chicken
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:46pm
Chicken restaurant · 4.1★ (324)
📍 237 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-893-6395 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 324 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon
4.11
Spotted Cow Steakhouse
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:08pm
Restaurant · 4.5★ (315)
📍 529 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-999-8977 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~4:30pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 4:30-9:30PM; Fri 4:30-10PM; Sat 12-10PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 315 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Lower priority: the name suggests steak/burger/wings, which are outside our usual target list
Closed Mon, Sun
4.12
Finnigan's Wake
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4pm
Irish restaurant · 4.5★ (1822)
📍 620 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-723-0322 · website
🕒 Visit: 4pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 4PM-12AM; Thu–Fri 12PM-1AM; Sat 12PM-2AM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1822 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
4.13
Roar
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:22pm
Restaurant · 3.8★ (639)
📍 633 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-360-9641 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~5pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon–Thu Closed; Fri 5PM-12AM; Sat 11:30AM-12AM; Sun 11:30AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.8★ from 639 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
4.14
Rena Marie's Coffees & Bubble Tea
Late-afternoon cafe/bakery · ~4:45pm
Cafe · 4.4★ (297)
📍 545 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-979-0751 · website
🕒 Visit: 2:30pm–7pm
Mon Closed; Tue–Wed 2:15-7PM; Thu 2:15-7:30PM; Fri–Sat 2:15-9PM; Sun 2:15-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 297 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon
Day 5: Downtown: W 4th St, Burke St
12 stops · 10 restaurants · about 4.5 h (12×20 min visits + 30 min travel)
5.1
Chill Nitro
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Cafe · 4.5★ (284)
📍 616 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-250-3124 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Thu 8AM-10PM; Fri 8AM-11PM; Sat 9AM-11PM; Sun 9AM-10PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 284 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
5.2
Footnote Coffee & Cocktails
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:21am
Coffee shop · 4.5★ (377)
📍 634 W 4th St Ste 120, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-602-1087 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Thu 8AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 8AM-11PM; Sun 10AM-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 377 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
5.3
Foothills Brewpub
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Restaurant · 4.4★ (1173)
📍 638 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-777-3348 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-11PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1173 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
5.4
Yamas Mediterranean Street Food
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:21pm
Mediterranean restaurant · 4.6★ (1002)
📍 624 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-842-5668 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 1002 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
5.5
Xia’s Asian Tapas & Pho
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:46pm
Restaurant · 4.8★ (154)
📍 134 N Spruce St, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-245-8033 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~5pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon–Sat 5-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
5.6
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:10pm
American restaurant · 4.3★ (499)
📍 450 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-4797 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~5pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sat 5-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 499 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Open GHL opportunity (Board Hosts: Contacted). Check GHL before pitching
WARM LEAD: replied to our host email in Sept and was booking a visit (9/17). Follow-up is overdue: apologize and ask for the manager.
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon, Tue, Sun
5.7
The Old Fourth Street Filling Station
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:36pm
New American restaurant · 4.4★ (1961)
📍 871 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min walk
📞 +1 336-724-7600 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 10AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1961 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
5.8
Bernardin’s Restaurant @ zevely House
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:57pm
New American restaurant · 4.4★ (581)
📍 901 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-725-6666 · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~5pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon–Sat 5-8:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 581 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Sun
5.9
West End Cafe
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:19pm
Restaurant · 4.7★ (988)
📍 926 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-723-4774 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11AM-9PM; Sat 12-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 988 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
5.10
Betty on Burke
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:41pm
Restaurant · 4.5★ (155)
📍 1016 Burke St Ste D, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-999-8866 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 155 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:41pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
5.11
Burke Street Pizza Burke St.
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~5:04pm
Pizza restaurant · 4.5★ (2511)
📍 1140 Burke St, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-721-0011 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 2511 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 5:04pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
5.12
Bossy Beulah's Winston-Salem
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~5:28pm
Chicken restaurant · 4.5★ (506)
📍 1500 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-606-6505 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11AM-8PM; Sat–Sun 9AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 506 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 5:28pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Day 6: Downtown: N Liberty St, University Pkwy
12 stops · 9 restaurants · about 5.3 h (12×20 min visits + 81 min travel)
6.1
Jimmy the Greek Coliseum
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Restaurant · 4.0★ (849)
📍 2806 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-722-0184
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 7AM-3PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.0★ from 849 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
6.2
Ackingna's Place
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:03am
Soul food restaurant · 4.5★ (412)
📍 3066 New Walkertown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 13 min drive
📞 +1 336-721-0270 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 5AM-6PM; Sat 7AM-6PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 412 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
6.3
Maddhouse Bar and Grill
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:33am
Restaurant · 4.9★ (63)
📍 3441 Myer Lee Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-245-8415
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Thu 8AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 8AM-12AM; Sun 8AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Same phone and address as 'Last Lap Bar & Grill' in our data; it may have been renamed
Closed Mon, Tue
6.4
The Sifted Sugar Inc.
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:08am
Bakery · 4.7★ (70)
📍 1318 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · 15 min drive
📞 +1 336-602-4595 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Fri 11AM-5PM; Sat–Sun 12-4PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Tue
6.5
Oasis at The Mill
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:36am
Tea house · 4.9★ (112)
📍 918 Bridge St NW Ste 160, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-837-6652 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue 8AM-6PM; Wed–Fri 8AM-10PM; Sat 10AM-10PM; Sun 10AM-7PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon
6.6
Bobby Boy Bakeshop
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12pm
Bakery · 4.8★ (824)
📍 1100 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-955-3284 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 7AM-5PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 824 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sun
6.7
The Porch | Kitchen & Cantina
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Tex-Mex restaurant · 4.4★ (1938)
📍 840 Mill Works St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-893-8361 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 10AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1938 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
6.8
Taqueria Luciano’s Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:25pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.5★ (55)
📍 723 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-245-8360 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-12AM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
6.9
Camel City BBQ Factory
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:47pm
Barbecue restaurant · 4.4★ (3650)
📍 701 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-306-9999 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 3650 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
6.10
Earl's Restaurant & Bar
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:11pm
Restaurant · 4.1★ (1306)
📍 121 W Ninth St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-448-0018 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 11AM-12AM; Thu–Sat 11AM-2AM; Sun 11AM-12AM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 1306 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
6.11
Island Vibez
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:38pm
Jamaican restaurant · 4.6★ (141)
📍 858 E Twenty-Fifth St, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-306-9059
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 11AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 141 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
6.12
Putters Patio and Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:07pm
Gastropub · 4.5★ (665)
📍 3005 Bonhurst Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-724-9990 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-8PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 665 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
Day 7: Hanes Mall / Stratford south / Clemmons Rd: Peters Creek Pkwy, S Broad St
15 stops · 6 restaurants · about 6.0 h (15×20 min visits + 62 min travel)
7.1
East of Texas
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10am
Barbecue restaurant · 4.5★ (950)
📍 907 S Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-422-7076 · website
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 10AM-9PM; Fri 10AM-10PM; Sat 9AM-10PM; Sun 10AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 950 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
7.2
Mr. Barbecue
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:30am
Barbecue restaurant · 4.3★ (1439)
📍 1381 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-725-7827 · website
🕒 Visit: 10:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 10:30AM-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 1439 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Sun
7.3
Omega House
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:53am
Breakfast restaurant · 4.4★ (1168)
📍 1498 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-724-5262 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 7AM-3PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1168 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
7.4
Latoya's Creations: Cookies and More!
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:20am
Bakery · 5.0★ (11)
📍 2101 Peters Creek Pkwy Spc 8K, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 336-416-4839 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 10AM-6PM; Sun 11AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
7.5
Royal Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:45am
Bakery · 3.8★ (29)
📍 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-997-2592
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 6AM-7PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 3.8★ from 29 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
7.6
Natalie's Bakery2
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:06pm
Bakery · 4.3★ (12)
📍 1810 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-448-5879
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Tue 9AM-7PM; Wed–Sun 7AM-7PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
7.7
RubyG's Buttercreme Sensations
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:32pm
Bakery · 5.0★ (54)
📍 667 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-331-3848 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
7.8
Panaderia Dulce Aroma Bread Co.
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:53pm
Bakery · 5.0★ (161)
📍 667 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-813-8153
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Thu 7AM-7PM; Fri 7AM-6PM; Sat Closed; Sun 9AM-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat
7.9
Tiendita Hispana Los Paisas
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:17pm
Bakery · 5.0★ (50)
📍 515 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-724-6901
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 9AM-8PM; Sat–Sun 8AM-8PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
7.10
West Salem Public House
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:41pm
Pub · 4.8★ (299)
📍 400 S Green St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-999-7967 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Tue 6:30AM-3PM; Wed–Fri 6:30AM-10PM; Sat 8AM-10PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 299 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Sun
7.11
Camino Bakery - Atrium Health
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~2:07pm
Bakery · 4.6★ (8)
📍 1 Medical Center Blvd South Tower, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-721-9990 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 7AM-5PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 2:07pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Sat, Sun
7.12
Savannah's Gentlemen's Club
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:33pm
Bar · 4.2★ (144)
📍 800 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-448-1018 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 12PM-3AM; Fri 12PM-4AM; Sat 4PM-4AM; Sun 4PM-3AM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 144 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
7.13
Top Tier Eatery
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:58pm
Restaurant · 4.1★ (131)
📍 2101 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-865-1193
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sat 11AM-8PM; Sun 1:30-6PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 131 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue
7.14
Dale's Revision
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:24pm
New American restaurant · 4.7★ (23)
📍 831 S Poplar St, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: Dinner-only (opens ~4:30pm): staff are often in an hour earlier
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sat 4:30-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Sun
7.15
easytalk
Late-afternoon cafe/bakery · ~3:46pm
Cafe · 4.8★ (78)
📍 905 S Broad St #105, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–7pm
Mon 2-10PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Thu 2-10PM; Fri 2-11PM; Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun 2-8PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Tue
Day 8: Downtown: S Main St, W Acadia Ave
13 stops · 9 restaurants · about 5.4 h (13×20 min visits + 66 min travel)
8.1
The Old Salem Tavern
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10am
Soul food restaurant · 4.5★ (778)
📍 736 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-955-1041 · website
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 10AM-8PM; Sun 10AM-6PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 778 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Same phone and address as 'Bread of Heaven Soul Food Restaurant' in our data; it may have been renamed
8.2
Acadia Foods
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:26am
Restaurant · 4.7★ (485)
📍 228 W Acadia Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-331-3251 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 8AM-8PM; Sun 8AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 485 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
8.3
Cuchifrito Restaurant | Salvadorian
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:52am
Salvadoran restaurant · 4.1★ (716)
📍 2104 Old Lexington Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-771-7777
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Tue 10AM-7PM; Wed Closed; Thu 10AM-7PM; Fri–Sat 10AM-8PM; Sun 10AM-7PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 716 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Wed
8.4
El Rancho Taqueria
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~11:14am
Mexican restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)
📍 613 E Sprague St, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-785-9112 · website
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 10AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 10AM-10PM; Sun 10AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1650 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 11:14am, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
8.5
Arroyo Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:36am
Bakery · 4.3★ (813)
📍 636 E Monmouth St, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-793-0087
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 6AM-8PM; Sun 8AM-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 813 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
8.6
La Tili Supermarket
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:03pm
Bakery · 4.5★ (217)
📍 827 E Sprague St, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 336-999-8376
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 6AM-8PM; Sun 7AM-8PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 217 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
8.7
Bobby Boy Bakeshop
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:32pm
Bakery · 4.8★ (97)
📍 845 S Poplar St, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-955-1046 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 7AM-5PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
8.8
Winkler Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:56pm
Bakery · 4.5★ (296)
📍 521 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-721-7302 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sat 10AM-4PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 296 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Tue, Sun
8.9
Slappy's Chicken
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Chicken restaurant · 4.7★ (1043)
📍 200 W Acadia Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-761-0268 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 11AM-3PM; Thu–Sat 11AM-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 1043 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
8.10
Muddy Creek Cafe & Listening Room
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:26pm
Cafe · 4.5★ (245)
📍 626 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-829-7572 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sat 11AM-3PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 245 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon, Tue, Sun
8.11
Grandpa Joe's Slaberia
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:52pm
Pizza restaurant · 4.5★ (111)
📍 845 S Poplar St #110, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-7677 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11AM-8PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
8.12
District 924
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:15pm
Soul food restaurant · 4.0★ (605)
📍 924 Marshall St SW, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-245-8722 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed Closed; Thu–Fri 11:30AM-7PM; Sat–Sun 12-7PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.0★ from 605 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed
8.13
HALAL FOOD 2 GO
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:43pm
Halal restaurant · 4.7★ (435)
📍 815 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-934-1100
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-8:30PM; Sun 12AM-7:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 435 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Day 9: Hanes Mall / Stratford south / Clemmons Rd: S Stratford Rd, Oakwood Dr
13 stops · 8 restaurants · about 5.3 h (13×20 min visits + 57 min travel)
9.1
Midtown Cafe and Dessertery
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
American restaurant · 4.6★ (3282)
📍 151 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-724-9800 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 7AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 3282 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
9.2
Bagel Station Inc
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:54am
Bagel shop · 4.6★ (822)
📍 129 Oakwood Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-724-3959 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 6AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 822 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
9.3
The Carving Board
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:18am
Deli · 4.6★ (654)
📍 318 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-748-9118 · website
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 10AM-6PM; Sat 10AM-3PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 654 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
9.4
Dewey's Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Bakery · 4.4★ (1063)
📍 262 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-725-8321 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 8AM-9PM; Sun 11AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1063 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Same phone and address as 'Blue Ridge Ice Creams at Dewey's Bakery' in our data; it may have been renamed
9.5
Copain Bakery & Provisions - Winston-Salem
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:28am
Bakery · 4.4★ (101)
📍 380 Knollwood St I, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min walk
📞 +1 336-729-3200 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 8AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 101 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
9.6
The Canvas Cake Studio
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:52am
Bakery · 4.9★ (86)
📍 205 S Stratford Rd I, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-955-2004 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Wed 10AM-6PM; Thu–Sat 10AM-7PM; Sun 11AM-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
9.7
Angelinas Teas
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:18pm
Tea store · 4.7★ (211)
📍 125 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min walk
📞 +1 336-722-9532 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 10AM-6PM; Sat 9AM-6PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 211 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
9.8
Coffee Park Drive Thru
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:44pm
Coffee shop · 4.8★ (254)
📍 1208 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-310-9063 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 7AM-6PM; Sat–Sun 8AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
9.9
Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen Winston Salem
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Southern restaurant (US) · 4.4★ (854)
📍 380 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-777-8477 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-10PM; Fri–Sat 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-11PM; Sun 10:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 854 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
9.10
Little Richard’s Bar-N-Que
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:25pm
Barbecue restaurant · 4.3★ (1261)
📍 109 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-999-8037 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 1261 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
9.11
Mayberry Ice Cream
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:49pm
American restaurant · 4.2★ (1077)
📍 50 Miller St A, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-724-3682 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 1077 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
9.12
Sabor Latin Street Grill - Winston Salem
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:10pm
Latin American restaurant · 4.6★ (445)
📍 57 Miller St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-955-1225 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 445 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
9.13
Grecian Corner
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:34pm
Greek restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)
📍 101 Eden Terrace St, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-722-6937 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 1250 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
Day 10: Hanes Mall / Stratford south / Clemmons Rd: S Stratford Rd, S Hawthorne Rd
14 stops · 8 restaurants · about 5.7 h (14×20 min visits + 62 min travel)
10.1
The Olive Tree deli
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Greek restaurant · 4.5★ (596)
📍 580 S Stratford Rd #1807, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-723-4224 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 7AM-8:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 596 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
10.2
Miam Breakfast House -Winston Salem
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:55am
Restaurant · 4.7★ (787)
📍 828 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-6541
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 7AM-2:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 787 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
10.3
Goody's Grill
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:18am
Family restaurant · 4.6★ (1134)
📍 599 Bethesda Rd SW, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-765-3100 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 7AM-8PM; Sat 8AM-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 1134 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
10.4
Café Arthur's
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:43am
Restaurant · 4.5★ (803)
📍 1416 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-725-4548 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 6AM-8:30PM; Sat 6AM-2PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 803 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
10.5
Ginger Bread Man Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:04am
Bakery · 5.0★ (276)
📍 1318 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-986-9004 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 9AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 276 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
10.6
Ardmore Coffee
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:25am
Coffee shop · 4.8★ (695)
📍 1316 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-422-9430 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 6AM-6PM; Sat–Sun 7AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 695 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
10.7
Cafe Gelato & Boba Tea
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12pm
Cafe · 4.7★ (237)
📍 1612 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min walk
📞 +1 336-837-6575 · website
🕒 Visit: 12pm–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 12-9PM; Sun 1-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 237 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
10.8
Wilkerson Moravian Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:25pm
Bakery · 4.8★ (117)
📍 593 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-829-0407 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Tue ?; Wed 7AM-6PM; Thu–Sun ?
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
10.9
NataBelles Desserts
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:50pm
Bakery · 4.7★ (338)
📍 456 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-462-9899 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Wed Closed; Thu–Sat 11AM-6PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 338 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
10.10
Camel City Coffee
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:17pm
Coffee shop · 4.7★ (263)
📍 110 Oakwood Dr Ste f, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 336-955-2246 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 8AM-5PM; Sat 9AM-3PM; Sun 9AM-1PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 263 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
10.11
Don Express
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Japanese restaurant · 4.6★ (385)
📍 472 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 336-842-3008 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11AM-8PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 12-7PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 385 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon
10.12
Milner's American Southern Restaurant And Catering
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:26pm
American restaurant · 4.6★ (1215)
📍 630 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min walk
📞 +1 336-768-2221 · website
🕒 Visit: 4pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 4-8:30PM; Fri–Sat 4-9PM; Sun 11AM-1:45PM, 4-8:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 1215 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 2:26pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon
10.13
Showmars Stratford
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:53pm
Greek restaurant · 4.6★ (475)
📍 227 Harvey St Ste 227, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 336-283-9957 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 11AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 475 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
10.14
Pancho Villa's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:15pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.6★ (2313)
📍 799 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-768-6886 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 2313 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Day 11: Reynolda / Wake Forest / Polo Rd: N Peace Haven Rd, Robinhood Rd
13 stops · 10 restaurants · about 5.2 h (13×20 min visits + 52 min travel)
11.1
Bagel Station II
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Bagel shop · 4.2★ (241)
📍 1977 N Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-760-2055 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 6:30AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 241 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
11.2
Dough-Joe’s Doughnuts & Coffee
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Donut shop · 4.6★ (532)
📍 114 Reynolda Vlg Wy C, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-842-3254 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 8AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 532 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
11.3
Smith's Cafe
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:25am
Coffee shop · 4.2★ (23)
📍 2100 Eure Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 8AM-11:59PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
11.4
Campus Grounds
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:49am
Cafe · 4.4★ (10)
📍 1770 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-758-3198 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Thu 9AM-6PM; Fri 9AM-4PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
11.5
Shorty's
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Takeout Restaurant · 3.7★ (14)
📍 2601 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-758-4141 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11AM-2:30PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
11.6
May Way Dumplings
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:25pm
Dumpling restaurant · 4.5★ (576)
📍 113 Reynolda Vlg Wy, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-782-8773 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11:30AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 576 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
11.7
Diamondback Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:51pm
American restaurant · 4.3★ (383)
📍 751 Avalon Rd N, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-999-7146 · website
🕒 Visit: 4pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 4-9:30PM; Tue–Thu 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4-10PM; Sun 4-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 383 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 2:51pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
11.8
Tokyo House One
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:19pm
Japanese restaurant · 4.3★ (238)
📍 1957 N Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-774-0067 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 238 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
11.9
Momo Ashi Cafe
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:40pm
Bubble tea store · 4.8★ (357)
📍 1961 N Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-546-7808 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-8PM; Sun 12-6PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 357 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
11.10
Saffron Indian Cafe
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:01pm
Indian restaurant · 4.9★ (1379)
📍 1981 N Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-306-9347 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11:30AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11:30AM-10PM; Sun 11:30AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 1379 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
11.11
River Birch Lodge
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:27pm
American restaurant · 4.5★ (2318)
📍 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min walk
📞 +1 336-768-1111 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 9AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 2318 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
11.12
Mizu Japanese Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:49pm
Japanese restaurant · 4.5★ (906)
📍 3374 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-774-9797 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-9PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 906 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:49pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Tue
11.13
The Sherwood
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~5:11pm
Family restaurant · 4.5★ (860)
📍 3348 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-842-3345 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 860 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 5:11pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Sun
Day 12: Waughtown / Sprague / southeast: Waughtown St, Clemmonsville Rd
13 stops · 8 restaurants · about 5.5 h (13×20 min visits + 70 min travel)
12.1
La Perlita Restaurant & Carnicería | Mexican
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Mexican restaurant · 4.2★ (1145)
📍 1001 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-788-6888 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 9AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 1145 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.2
Fonda Costeña LLC
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:54am
Restaurant · 4.6★ (8)
📍 838 E Sprague St Unit A, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-306-9201 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30–11am or 2–4:45pm (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.3
109 Chicken
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:20am
Restaurant · 3.9★ (14)
📍 3324 Thomasville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun Open 24 hours
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.4
Taqueria El Paisano
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:49am
Mexican restaurant · 4.3★ (811)
📍 2742 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-650-0400
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 10AM-10PM; Fri 10AM-12AM; Sat 9AM-12AM; Sun 9AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 811 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.5
Sweepstakes
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:16am
Cafe · 4.4★ (34)
📍 2969 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 336-749-2907
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat Open 24 hours; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
12.6
Mix & Mingle Sweets
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:43am
Bakery · 5.0★ (1)
📍 3529 Dunbarton Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.7
Grandma’s Coffee LLC
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:10pm
Coffee shop · 4.8★ (30)
📍 2985 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-695-8403
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.8
La fresita Ice cream shop
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:31pm
Ice cream shop · 4.6★ (52)
📍 2985 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-262-6742
🕒 Visit: 11:30am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 11:30AM-9:30PM; Sat–Sun 12-9:30PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.9
Le'Chateau Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:01pm
Bakery · 4.6★ (25)
📍 1200 Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-986-1443
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Thu Closed; Fri–Sat 10AM-5PM; Sun 12-4PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
12.10
Taqueria Ixtapan De La Sal
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Mexican restaurant · 3.8★ (10)
📍 1200 Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-276-4383 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 1:30-10:30PM; Tue–Thu 12:30-10:30PM; Fri 1:30-11PM; Sat 12:30-4PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
12.11
Food truck DON MARTIN Mexican cuisine lunch and breakfast
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:27pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.4★ (69)
📍 2300 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-619-2067 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-10:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-3AM; Sun 11AM-10:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.12
Taqueria Tijuana LLC
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:53pm
Mexican restaurant · 1.0★ (1)
📍 2980 Sprague Ct, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-970-1589
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-11PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-3AM; Sun 11AM-11PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 1.0★ from 1 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
12.13
Ranch-O Family Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:18pm
Family restaurant · 4.5★ (1840)
📍 3020 Kernersville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-784-5353 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-8:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1840 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
Day 13: Hanes Mall / Stratford south / Clemmons Rd: Hanes Mall Blvd, Silas Creek Pkwy
12 stops · 10 restaurants · about 4.7 h (12×20 min visits + 44 min travel)
13.1
California Burritos Express & Bar Winston Salem
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Restaurant · 4.3★ (62)
📍 2021 Griffith Rd #100, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-293-4701 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 9:30AM-9PM; Fri 9:30AM-10PM; Sat 9AM-10PM; Sun 9AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 62 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
13.2
Taquería "Cony"
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:54am
Taco restaurant · 4.6★ (19)
📍 935 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-594-9158
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 8AM-8PM; Sun 8AM-6PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
13.3
Melrose Coffee and Boba Tea
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Coffee shop · 4.7★ (346)
📍 1608 S Stratford Rd C, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-4170 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 8AM-4PM; Sun 11AM-4PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 346 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
13.4
Boba & Bean Bar
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:28am
Coffee shop · 4.9★ (181)
📍 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min walk
📞 +1 949-939-5002
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 9:30AM-8PM; Sun 11:30AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
13.5
Carolina Ale House - Winston-Salem
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
American restaurant · 4.3★ (4420)
📍 150 Hanes Mall Cir, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-794-1311 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-2AM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 4420 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
13.6
Elizabeth's Pizza Italian Restaurant ( Silas Creek Parkway)
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:27pm
Pizza restaurant · 4.4★ (1124)
📍 3278 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 336-768-0605 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 11:30AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1124 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon
13.7
King's Crab Shack and Oyster bar
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:52pm
Seafood restaurant · 4.3★ (2106)
📍 520 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-997-9219 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue 11:30AM-8:30PM; Wed–Thu 11:30AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 11:30AM-8:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 2106 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
In GHL as a lead-pool contact. Check GHL before pitching
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon
13.8
Don Tequila Mexican Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:13pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.4★ (981)
📍 564 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-331-3437 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 981 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
13.9
Kasturi Indian Cuisine
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:35pm
Indian restaurant · 4.6★ (1376)
📍 612 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-331-3191 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-10PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 1376 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Tue
13.10
Chuck E. Cheese
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:56pm
Children's amusement center · 4.2★ (1056)
📍 620 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-774-0690 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri 11AM-10PM; Sat 10AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 1056 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
13.11
Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:20pm
Japanese restaurant · 3.9★ (312)
📍 3439 Burke Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-331-3893 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11AM-9PM; Sat–Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.9★ from 312 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
13.12
Poke Star
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:44pm
Restaurant · 4.7★ (415)
📍 947 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-999-8010 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-8:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 415 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:44pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Day 14: Hanes Mall / Stratford south / Clemmons Rd: Healy Dr, S Stratford Rd
12 stops · 10 restaurants · about 5.1 h (12×20 min visits + 64 min travel)
14.1
Zoe's Family Restaurant- Trenwest
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Restaurant · 4.5★ (440)
📍 3060 Trenwest Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-842-5000
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 7AM-8PM; Sat 7AM-2PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 440 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
14.2
The Carriage House Restaurant
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:55am
Restaurant · 4.5★ (815)
📍 1409 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-765-8082 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 8AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 815 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
14.3
Basílico italiano
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:23am
Italian restaurant
📍 270 Village Creek Cir, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 9:30–11am or 2–4:45pm (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Restaurant (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
14.4
The Hive Greek Donuts
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Bakery · 5.0★ (2)
📍 3255 Healy Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-448-4402 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 9:30AM-2PM; Sat 9:30AM-12PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
14.5
Drinking Delights
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:25am
Cafe · 5.0★ (59)
📍 100 Hanes Mall Cir, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-600-4515 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 8AM-7PM; Sun 8:30AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
14.6
The Basil Leaf Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Thai restaurant · 4.6★ (1059)
📍 690 St George Sq Ct, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-283-9133 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM; Sat–Sun 12-3:30PM, 5-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 1059 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
14.7
Thai Sawatdee
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:28pm
Thai restaurant · 4.6★ (537)
📍 3064 Healy Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-760-4455 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM; Sat Closed; Sun 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 537 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat
14.8
Szechuan Palace
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:49pm
Chinese restaurant · 4.4★ (711)
📍 3048 Healy Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-768-7123
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11AM-9:30PM; Fri 11AM-10PM; Sat 12-10PM; Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 711 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
14.9
La Casa Lopez Mexican Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:10pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.4★ (592)
📍 3028 Healy Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-8983 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 592 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
14.10
Hero House
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:35pm
Sandwich shop · 4.4★ (1493)
📍 914 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-768-3944 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri 11AM-9:30PM; Sat–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1493 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
14.11
Don Zapata's Mexican Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:05pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.5★ (659)
📍 137 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-529-6000 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 659 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
14.12
HakkaChow - Asian Eats
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:30pm
Asian fusion restaurant · 4.5★ (2476)
📍 615 St George Sq Ct, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-893-8178 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11:30AM-9:30PM; Fri 11:30AM-10PM; Sat 12-10PM; Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 2476 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:30pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Mon
Day 15: North side / University Pkwy: Patterson Ave, Old Rural Hall Rd
13 stops · 9 restaurants · about 5.6 h (13×20 min visits + 77 min travel)
15.1
East n West Food Trends
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10am
American restaurant · 5.0★ (1)
📍 3305 N Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 10AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
15.2
Taqueria Belen
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:30am
Taco restaurant · 4.9★ (34)
📍 4300 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-979-7632
🕒 Visit: 10:30am–11am or 2pm–4pm (between rushes)
Mon 10:30AM-8:30PM; Tue 10:30AM-6:30PM; Wed–Thu 10:30AM-8:30PM; Fri 10:30AM-4PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
15.3
ZOE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:57am
Family restaurant · 4.5★ (1674)
📍 5008 Old Walkertown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-6757 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 7AM-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1674 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
15.4
Freddie's Grill
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~11:31am
Restaurant · 4.2★ (12)
📍 4250 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 14 min drive
📞 +1 336-661-0999 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 9AM-5PM; Sat–Sun 9AM-4:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 11:31am, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
15.5
The Cake And Candy House
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:52am
Bakery · 5.0★ (2)
📍 4250 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-239-6406
🕒 Visit: Closed on weekdays per listing
Mon–Fri Closed; Sat–Sun 10AM-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
15.6
Bake N Luv
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:13pm
Cake shop · 5.0★ (27)
📍 4250 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-816-1020
🕒 Visit: Closed on weekdays per listing
Mon–Fri Closed; Sat–Sun 9AM-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
15.7
The Body Cake Shop
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:34pm
Bakery
📍 4250 Patterson Ave Booth A18-20, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-995-1373
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 9AM-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
15.8
Royal Delights Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:01pm
Bakery
📍 Creeksedge Ct, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-287-8295
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
15.9
66 Diner
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Diner · 4.5★ (787)
📍 1133 Old Hollow Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-245-2020 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 787 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
15.10
WS Wings-N-Fins
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:31pm
American restaurant · 4.8★ (136)
📍 4830 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 11 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-7577
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 11AM-8PM; Thu Closed; Fri–Sat 11AM-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Lower priority: the name suggests steak/burger/wings, which are outside our usual target list
Closed Thu, Sun
15.11
Taste of the Triad
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:56pm
Restaurant · 4.3★ (821)
📍 4320 Old Walkertown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-448-5932 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 11:30AM-7PM; Sat Closed; Sun 11:30AM-6PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 821 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sat
15.12
China Restaurant | Chinese
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:24pm
Chinese restaurant · 3.6★ (225)
📍 3491 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-744-1223
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.6★ from 225 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
15.13
Cabal Aqui - Food Truck (Pupusas y más)
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:53pm
Salvadoran restaurant · 4.8★ (57)
📍 4609 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-970-3773
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-7PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
Day 16: Reynolda / Wake Forest / Polo Rd: Reynolda Rd, North Point Blvd
12 stops · 10 restaurants · about 5.1 h (12×20 min visits + 68 min travel)
16.1
LIFE NUTRITION
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Health food restaurant · 4.7★ (48)
📍 7842 North Point Blvd E, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-293-8388
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 7AM-8PM; Sat 7AM-4:30PM; Sun 7AM-1PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
16.2
Mama Zoe's
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:58am
Southern restaurant (US) · 4.5★ (2193)
📍 2859 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-722-4946 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 7AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 2193 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
16.3
Nature's Own Bakery Outlet
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Bakery · 4.4★ (122)
📍 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 9:30AM-5PM; Sat 9:30AM-4PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 122 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
Closed Sun
16.4
Peonies & Pops
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:27am
Bakery
📍 217 Elm Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 743-444-2503
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
16.5
Simply Sonya’s Restaurant & Lounge
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Restaurant · 4.2★ (190)
📍 7843 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-8760 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue 11AM-7PM; Wed 11AM-11PM; Thu 11AM-7PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-3PM; Sun 12-7PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 190 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
16.6
El Triunfo Restaurant | Salvadorian
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:22pm
Salvadoran restaurant · 4.5★ (201)
📍 7842 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-896-8600 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11:30AM-4PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 201 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sat, Sun
16.7
Zick's
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:49pm
Takeout Restaurant · 4.2★ (26)
📍 1834 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-758-2495 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 11AM-11PM; Thu–Sat Closed; Sun 11AM-11PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Thu, Fri, Sat
16.8
Campus Gas
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:13pm
Bar · 4.5★ (292)
📍 1231 Polo Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-425-6640 · website
🕒 Visit: 3pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Wed 3-7PM; Thu–Sat 12-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 292 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sun
16.9
Playa Azul mexican restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:39pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.3★ (265)
📍 2802 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-448-2020 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10:30PM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 265 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
16.10
Pine Tree Tavern
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:06pm
Bar & grill · 4.6★ (366)
📍 3880 Bethania Station Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-815-1220 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-11PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-12AM; Sun 11AM-11PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 366 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
16.11
El Torero Mexicano
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:36pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.2★ (1487)
📍 5900 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-377-3339 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun 11:30AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 1487 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:36pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
16.12
Paprikas
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:58pm
Restaurant · 3.9★ (35)
📍 5908 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-377-7080 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.9★ from 35 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:58pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Mon, Tue
Day 17: Hanes Mall / Stratford south / Clemmons Rd: Creekshire Way, Hanes Mall Blvd
11 stops · 10 restaurants · about 4.1 h (11×20 min visits + 25 min travel)
17.1
To Your Health Bakery, Inc.
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Bakery · 4.5★ (342)
📍 1263 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-618-5275 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 11AM-6PM; Sat 10AM-5PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 342 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Sun
17.2
Umi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Japanese steakhouse · 4.2★ (2194)
📍 1280 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-999-7227 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, 4:30-10PM; Sat 12-10PM; Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 2194 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Lower priority: the name suggests steak/burger/wings, which are outside our usual target list
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
17.3
Tsukimi Ramen & Noodles
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:23pm
Asian restaurant · 5.0★ (115)
📍 3894 Oxford Sta Wy, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-4616 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11AM-3PM, 4-9:30PM; Fri 11AM-3PM, 4-10PM; Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 12-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Mon
17.4
Yamas Mediterranean Street Food
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:46pm
Mediterranean restaurant · 4.5★ (477)
📍 1330 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-967-6498 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 477 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
17.5
Crust & Craft Winston-Salem
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:07pm
Pizza restaurant · 4.9★ (189)
📍 1295 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-331-3098 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
17.6
Red Crab Juicy Seafood
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:31pm
Seafood restaurant · 4.1★ (1214)
📍 120 Hanes Square Shop Cir, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-893-6310 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 12-10PM; Fri–Sat 12-11PM; Sun 12-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 1214 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
17.7
Tin Tin Buffet
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:52pm
Buffet restaurant · 3.8★ (3038)
📍 110 Hanes Square Shop Cir, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-659-7888 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10:30PM; Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.8★ from 3038 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
17.8
Shinjuku Station Revolving Sushi Bar
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:16pm
Asian restaurant · 4.6★ (24)
📍 1045 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-546-7143 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11:30AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11:30AM-10:30PM; Sun 11:30AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
17.9
Irie Plates Restaurant & Bar | Jamaican
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:42pm
Jamaican restaurant · 4.4★ (359)
📍 1539 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-929-0554 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-8PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 359 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:42pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Sun
17.10
Hummus Kabab & Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~5:03pm
Middle Eastern restaurant · 4.4★ (152)
📍 1555 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-245-8583 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 12-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 152 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 5:03pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Mon
17.11
La Botana Mexican Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~5:24pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.2★ (665)
📍 1547 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-768-6588 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-8:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 665 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 5:24pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Sun
Day 18: Reynolda / Wake Forest / Polo Rd: Reynolda Rd, Yadkinville Rd
13 stops · 9 restaurants · about 5.7 h (13×20 min visits + 81 min travel)
18.1
Dioli's Italian Market
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Bakery · 4.5★ (247)
📍 2898 Reynolda Rd Ste 300, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-724-9900 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 9AM-4PM; Sun 10AM-2:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 247 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
18.2
Great China
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:30am
Chinese restaurant · 4.0★ (419)
📍 3548 Yadkinville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-922-5300 · website
🕒 Visit: 10:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 10:30AM-10PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Thu 10:30AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 10:30AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.0★ from 419 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Tue
18.3
Mrs. Pumpkin's
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:54am
Bakery · 4.3★ (133)
📍 3645 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-924-9797 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 9AM-6PM; Sat 10AM-4PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 133 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
18.4
La Victoria Grocery & Meat Market
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~11:19am
Grocery store · 4.5★ (225)
📍 3709 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-923-5363 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 7AM-9PM; Sat 10AM-9PM; Sun 8AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 225 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 11:19am, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Same phone and address as 'La Victoria Mexican Restaurant' in our data; it may have been renamed
18.5
Our Coffee Shop
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:44am
Coffee shop · 4.9★ (93)
📍 3508 Yadkinville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-815-1435 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 6:30AM-5PM; Sat 8AM-5PM; Sun 8AM-1PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
18.6
LA SABROSITA OF WINSTON SALEM
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:12pm
Bakery · 4.2★ (41)
📍 5387 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-210-6827
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 7AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-8PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
18.7
Dewey's Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:42pm
Bakery · 4.5★ (312)
📍 2876 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-724-0559 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 10AM-7PM; Sun 12-5PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 312 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
18.8
Beanie Pod Coffee Cart
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:12pm
Coffee stand
📍 3840 Ryan Way, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 404-883-9192
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
18.9
Basil Hibachi Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Restaurant · 4.9★ (120)
📍 3800 #160 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-815-1446 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 12-8:30PM; Tue–Fri 11:30AM-8:30PM; Sat 5-8:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
18.10
El Camino Real
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:22pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.5★ (713)
📍 3800 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-923-0001 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 11AM-9PM; Thu–Fri 11AM-10PM; Sat–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 713 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
18.11
Coppola's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:48pm
Italian restaurant · 4.4★ (974)
📍 3512 Yadkinville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-922-1190 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 974 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
18.12
Kotta Japanese Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:14pm
Japanese restaurant · 4.3★ (258)
📍 2862 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-842-3269 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 12-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 258 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
18.13
Delicias Xpress
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:44pm
Taco restaurant · 4.6★ (20)
📍 5379 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-602-3013
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 12-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sun
Day 19: Stratford Rd / Robinhood / Country Club: Jonestown Rd, Country Club Rd
13 stops · 8 restaurants · about 5.5 h (13×20 min visits + 71 min travel)
19.1
Los Juanes Inc
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10am
Mexican restaurant · 4.5★ (499)
📍 373 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-768-2008
🕒 Visit: 10am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 10AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 499 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
19.2
Breakfastime - Hanes Mall Blvd
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:26am
Breakfast restaurant · 4.5★ (1509)
📍 1650 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min walk
📞 +1 336-477-3120 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 6AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1509 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
19.3
Duke's Restaurant
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:52am
Family restaurant · 4.6★ (1036)
📍 4875 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-768-3108 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6:30AM-2:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 1036 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
19.4
Real Q
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~11:14am
Barbecue restaurant · 4.5★ (1041)
📍 4885 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-760-3457 · website
🕒 Visit: 10:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 10:30AM-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1041 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 11:14am, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Sun
19.5
Coffee Street Bistro
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:39am
Coffee shop · 5.0★ (9)
📍 4917 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon 7AM-2:30PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Fri 7AM-2:30PM; Sat–Sun 8AM-2PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Tue
19.6
Intown Donutz & Boba Tea
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:05pm
Donut shop · 4.7★ (493)
📍 167 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-331-3414 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 7AM-7PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 493 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
19.7
the little cake company
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:33pm
Bakery · 4.6★ (86)
📍 420 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min walk
📞 +1 336-955-2009 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 11AM-7PM; Sat 11AM-5PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sun
19.8
Salem Baking
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:58pm
Bakery · 4.6★ (23)
📍 4795 Commercial Plaza St, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun Open 24 hours
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
19.9
Atelier Gâteau
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:26pm
Bakery
📍 104 Turnwood Ln, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 743-216-3847
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
19.10
18 Malaysia
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Malaysian restaurant · 4.4★ (298)
📍 4956 Martin View Ln, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-659-1668 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–2:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-9PM; Sat 11AM-2:30PM, 4:30-8:30PM; Sun 11AM-8:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 298 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
19.11
Cha Da Thai
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:25pm
Thai restaurant · 4.6★ (518)
📍 420 Jonestown Rd Ste J, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-659-8466
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM; Sat 5-10PM; Sun 11:30AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 518 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
19.12
Que Viva Latin Street Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:53pm
Latin American restaurant · 4.3★ (330)
📍 177 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min walk
📞 +1 336-265-7321 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue 11AM-7PM; Wed–Thu 11AM-8PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 12-7PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 330 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
19.13
TJ's Deli & Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:19pm
Restaurant · 4.5★ (1110)
📍 5017 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-760-0488 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1110 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
Day 20: Reynolda / Wake Forest / Polo Rd: Robinhood Village Dr, Robinhood Rd
11 stops · 10 restaurants · about 5.0 h (11×20 min visits + 78 min travel)
20.1
The Diner
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
American restaurant · 4.4★ (277)
📍 108 N Gordon Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-765-9158
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 5AM-2PM; Sat 5AM-1PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 277 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
20.2
West Town Restaurant
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:04am
Family restaurant · 4.5★ (1335)
📍 4371 Styers Ferry Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 14 min drive
📞 +1 336-945-3348 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 6:30AM-9PM; Sat 7AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1335 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
20.3
Eggies breakfast brunch and lunch
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:34am
Breakfast restaurant · 4.5★ (92)
📍 5395 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-815-1088 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 6:30AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 92 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
20.4
The Struggle Bus, Inc.
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:07am
Coffee shop · 4.9★ (225)
📍 3450 Robinhood Rd Parking Lot, Winston-Salem, NC · 13 min drive
📞 +1 336-701-3198 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 7AM-3PM; Sat 8AM-4PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
20.5
Curry and Noodle
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Indian restaurant · 4.9★ (1137)
📍 5232 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 12 min drive
📞 +1 336-815-8033 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-3PM, 5-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM; Sun 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 1137 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
20.6
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:21pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.3★ (525)
📍 5256 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-922-1133 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-10PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10:30PM; Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 525 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
20.7
Stoked Woodfired Pub
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:42pm
Restaurant · 4.3★ (296)
📍 5312 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-815-8000 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (not open then on Mon) (between rushes)
Mon 4-9PM; Tue–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri 11AM-9:30PM; Sat 10AM-9:30PM; Sun 10AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 296 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
20.8
U Bowl
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:04pm
Asian restaurant · 4.6★ (114)
📍 5257 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-922-1987 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 114 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
20.9
Bobo's Deli & Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:36pm
Restaurant · 4.7★ (537)
📍 3478 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 12 min drive
📞 +1 336-760-3711 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 537 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Sun
20.10
Mr Lu's Chinese Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4pm
Chinese restaurant · 4.4★ (400)
📍 3430 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-659-8868 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-9:30PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Thu 11AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10:30PM; Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 400 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Tue
20.11
O'Brien's Deli
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:29pm
Restaurant · 4.8★ (728)
📍 4001 Country Club Rd # C, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-765-9722 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-7PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 728 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Sun
Day 21: South Main / Peters Creek south: Peters Creek Pkwy, Old Salisbury Rd
12 stops · 10 restaurants · about 5.2 h (12×20 min visits + 74 min travel)
21.1
Knuckies Sandwiches & Sips
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:30am
American restaurant · 5.0★ (6)
📍 3475 Pkwy Village Cir, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-546-7071 · website
🕒 Visit: 10:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 10:30AM-8PM; Fri–Sat 10:30AM-9PM; Sun 10:30AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
21.2
LA CHINGADA TAQUERIA FOODTRUCK
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:54am
Mexican restaurant · 5.0★ (4)
📍 1450 Lumber Ln, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-934-0152
🕒 Visit: 10:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 10:30AM-6PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sun
21.3
Breakfastime
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~11:23am
Breakfast restaurant · 4.5★ (2169)
📍 3450 Old Salisbury Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-764-8868 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 6AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 2169 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 11:23am, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
21.4
Kernol's Donuts
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~11:47am
Donut shop · 4.6★ (298)
📍 12201 North Carolina Hwy 150 #5, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-7118
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 6AM-6:30PM; Sat 7AM-6:30PM; Sun 7AM-4:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 298 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 11:47am, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Mon
21.5
Lidl Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:19pm
Bakery · 4.7★ (133)
📍 3315 Sides Branch Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 12 min drive
📞 +1 888-654-3515 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 8AM-8PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
21.6
La Castellana Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:44pm
Bakery · 4.4★ (94)
📍 1229 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 984-888-2235
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 8AM-8PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 94 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
21.7
I Luv Pho Asian Fusion
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Restaurant · 4.5★ (96)
📍 5086 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 12 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-6829
🕒 Visit: 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11:30AM-3PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 96 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
21.8
Vinnie's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:21pm
Pizza restaurant · 4.4★ (853)
📍 5076 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-893-7898 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 853 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
21.9
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:42pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.2★ (948)
📍 5096 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-650-1711 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 948 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
21.10
Arcadia Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:08pm
Restaurant · 4.3★ (1169)
📍 125 Millers Creek Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-764-3300 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 7AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 1169 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
21.11
Cilantro & Tacos
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:42pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.6★ (290)
📍 2235 Old Salisbury Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 14 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-8360 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 12-6PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 290 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
21.12
China Chef
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:08pm
Chinese restaurant · 3.6★ (268)
📍 3193 Peters Creek Pkwy I, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-650-9223
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.6★ from 268 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
Closed Mon
Day 22: Waughtown / Sprague / southeast: NC-109, Thomasville Rd
13 stops · 7 restaurants · about 6.0 h (13×20 min visits + 97 min travel)
22.1
Caldero Bone Broth
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Chicken restaurant
📍 4235 Thomasville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-564-6699 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30–11am or 2–4:45pm (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Restaurant (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
22.2
WALLBURG GRILL & PIZZERIA
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:57am
Southern restaurant (US) · 4.4★ (584)
📍 10479 N NC-109, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-769-1149 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 584 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
22.3
Cagney's Kitchen - Wallburg
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:21am
Restaurant · 4.2★ (333)
📍 5353 Gumtree Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min walk
📞 +1 336-769-4227 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 333 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
22.4
EL&M Boutique, Bottle and Bean
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11am
Boutique · 4.9★ (14)
📍 10253 NC-109 Suite B and C, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-523-6167
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 7AM-5PM; Sat 8AM-3PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
22.5
Redemptive Coffee
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:27am
Coffee shop · 5.0★ (4)
📍 4419b Wallburg Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-536-6714 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 10AM-4PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sat, Sun
22.6
Get It to Go
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:56am
Bakery · 4.9★ (45)
📍 4370 Thomasville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-788-2200
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue 9AM-6PM; Wed–Fri 7AM-6PM; Sat 9AM-12PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Sun
22.7
Daisa’s Delights
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:24pm
Bakery
📍 2653 Dallas Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min drive
📞 +1 336-646-0160
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush) (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
22.8
La Princesa Frozen Treats
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:56pm
Dessert shop · 4.7★ (421)
📍 9 E W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 12 min drive
📞 +1 336-771-3070 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 421 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
22.9
Bullies Bar and Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Bar & grill · 4.5★ (158)
📍 4695 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-4127
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 11AM-10PM; Thu 11AM-12AM; Fri–Sat 11AM-2AM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 158 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
22.10
Chopstix Wallburg
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:37pm
Asian fusion restaurant · 4.5★ (1391)
📍 4424 Wallburg Landing Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 17 min drive
📞 +1 336-306-9513 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1391 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
22.11
China One
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3pm
Chinese restaurant · 4.0★ (189)
📍 10479 NC-109, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-769-9168 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.0★ from 189 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
Closed Mon
22.12
Amigos Mexican Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:25pm
Restaurant · 4.4★ (811)
📍 10277 NC-109, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-701-0020 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 811 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Two locations in our data: ask whether this one decides locally
22.13
Such A SWEET Occasion by Amber LLC
Late-afternoon cafe/bakery · ~3:56pm
Bakery · 4.8★ (25)
📍 2122 Fiddlers Ct, Winston-Salem, NC · 11 min drive
📞 +1 336-500-5656 · website
🕒 Visit: 5pm–7pm
Mon–Tue 5-10PM; Wed Closed; Thu 5-10PM; Fri 5PM-12AM; Sat Closed; Sun 12-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 3:56pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Wed, Sat
Day 23: Hanes Mall / Stratford south / Clemmons Rd: Somerset Center Dr, S Stratford Rd
13 stops · 8 restaurants · about 6.2 h (13×20 min visits + 110 min travel)
23.1
Cagneys Kitchen - Old Salisbury Rd.
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Diner · 4.3★ (1298)
📍 2291 Old Salisbury Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-650-1612 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 1298 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
23.2
Greek Guy's Grill
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:03am
Greek restaurant · 4.5★ (1012)
📍 2545 Somerset Center Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 13 min drive
📞 +1 336-794-2545 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Fri 6AM-9PM; Sat 7AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1012 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
23.3
Johnny B's Grillhouse
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:25am
Family restaurant · 4.5★ (1561)
📍 2504 Somerset Center Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 2 min walk
📞 +1 336-293-6009 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 8AM-8:30PM; Sun 8AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1561 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
23.4
Miam Breakfast House Clemmons
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:56am
Breakfast restaurant · 4.6★ (138)
📍 3260 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 11 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-6541
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–3pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 7AM-3PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 138 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
23.5
Safe Haven Play Cafe
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:20am
Cafe · 4.6★ (65)
📍 3405 Kinnamon Village Lp, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-833-1241 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 8AM-7PM; Fri–Sat 8AM-8PM; Sun 8AM-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
23.6
The Dapper Bean
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:50am
Coffee stand · 5.0★ (140)
📍 2594 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 no phone listed · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–1pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 7AM-1PM; Sat 8AM-2PM; Sun 8:30AM-2PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
23.7
Salem Baking Company
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:16pm
Bakery · 4.6★ (8)
📍 3840 Kimwell Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-748-0230 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 8AM-5PM; Sat–Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Sat, Sun
23.8
Waterbean Coffee
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:43pm
Coffee shop · 4.3★ (151)
📍 3485 Burke Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-893-7612 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sun 7AM-7PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 151 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
23.9
Mariscos Marlin Restaurant | Mexican
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.3★ (824)
📍 2464 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-999-8190 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri 11AM-2AM; Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 824 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
23.10
China Restaurant | Chinese
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:24pm
Chinese restaurant · 4.1★ (293)
📍 2510 Somerset Center Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-768-8898
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9:30PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 293 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
23.11
The Sand Trap
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:54pm
Bar · 5.0★ (4)
📍 3801 Heathrow Dr, Winston-Salem, NC · 10 min drive
📞 +1 336-293-6453 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Wed 1-9PM; Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 12-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
23.12
Steven's Restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:32pm
Family restaurant · 4.5★ (1048)
📍 11154 N North Carolina Hwy 150, Winston-Salem, NC · 18 min drive
📞 +1 336-764-4820 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6:30AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1048 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
23.13
Twin City Sweets
Late-afternoon cafe/bakery · ~5pm
Ice cream shop · 4.9★ (299)
📍 2594 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 19 min drive
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 5pm–7pm
Mon–Thu Closed; Fri 5-9PM; Sat–Sun 2-9PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Day 24: North side / University Pkwy: University Pkwy, E Hanes Mill Rd
11 stops · 10 restaurants · about 4.5 h (11×20 min visits + 47 min travel)
24.1
Silvia's Honey Tree
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Family restaurant · 4.4★ (1098)
📍 150 East Hanes Mill Ct, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 +1 336-377-2199 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 7AM-8PM; Fri–Sat 7AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 1098 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
24.2
Grandma Ruby's Country Cookin'
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:55am
American restaurant · 4.5★ (1045)
📍 6110 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min drive
📞 +1 336-377-9227 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6AM-2PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.5★ from 1045 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
24.3
El Taconazo Food Truck
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
Mexican restaurant · 5.0★ (13)
📍 6116 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-582-8956
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
24.4
Crafty Crab
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:28pm
Seafood restaurant · 3.9★ (709)
📍 300 E Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 8 min walk
📞 +1 336-999-7189 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Thu 12-10PM; Fri–Sat 12-10:45PM; Sun 12-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 3.9★ from 709 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
24.5
Konnichiwa
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:53pm
Japanese restaurant · 4.3★ (368)
📍 386 E Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-377-7105 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-10PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 368 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
24.6
Francesco's Pizza Italian
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:17pm
Italian restaurant · 4.3★ (1159)
📍 930 Gramercy Park Ln, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-377-3332 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.3★ from 1159 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
24.7
Bamboo Garden Asian Buffet
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:42pm
Asian restaurant · 4.4★ (687)
📍 333 Summit Square Ct, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-306-9704
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-9:30PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Thu 11AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 687 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Same phone and address as 'Panda Buffet' in our data; it may have been renamed
Closed Tue
24.8
Casa Blanca Mexican Cuisine
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:05pm
Mexican restaurant · 4.7★ (189)
📍 336 Summit Square Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 3 min walk
📞 +1 336-377-7050 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 189 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
24.9
East China Restaurant | Chinese
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:30pm
Chinese restaurant · 4.1★ (467)
📍 216 Summit Square Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-377-9191 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 11AM-9:15PM; Fri 11AM-9:45PM; Sat 11AM-9:15PM; Sun 12-9:15PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.1★ from 467 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:30pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Mon
24.10
Da Munch Buggy (Food Truck)
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~4:57pm
Restaurant · 4.7★ (12)
📍 5920 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min walk
📞 +1 844-476-8624 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue 2-6PM; Wed–Thu Closed; Fri 11:30AM-6PM; Sat 1-6PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 4:57pm, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun
24.11
World of Swirlz “Italian Water Ice & Ice Cream”
Late-afternoon cafe/bakery · ~5:21pm
Dessert shop · 4.8★ (116)
📍 442 E Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 4 min drive
📞 +1 336-955-3232 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–7pm
Mon Closed; Tue–Thu 2-8PM; Fri 2-9PM; Sat 12-9PM; Sun 2-9PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon
Day 25: Waughtown / Sprague / southeast: Old U.S. Hwy 52, Hickory Tree Rd
13 stops · 9 restaurants · about 6.2 h (13×20 min visits + 113 min travel)
25.1
Watering hole
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:30am
Restaurant
📍 Old Thomasville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · first stop
📞 no phone listed
🕒 Visit: 9:30–11am or 2–4:45pm (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Restaurant (core boards host class); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
25.2
Nada Mas Empanadas
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~9:59am
Restaurant · 4.7★ (25)
📍 12608 Old U.S. Hwy 52, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-782-1898 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30–11am or 2–4:45pm (hours unknown)
Hours not in our data
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
25.3
Cagney's Kitchen Midway
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~10:26am
Barbecue restaurant · 4.2★ (1215)
📍 11426 Old U.S. Hwy 52, Winston-Salem, NC · 7 min drive
📞 +1 336-764-1480 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 6AM-9PM; Sun 7AM-2PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 1215 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
25.4
Wallburg Diner
Morning restaurant (9:30–11) · ~11:07am
Diner · 4.6★ (731)
📍 8580 NC-109, Winston-Salem, NC · 21 min drive
📞 +1 336-448-0231 · website
🕒 Visit: 9:30am–11am or 2pm–4:30pm (not open then on Wed) (between rushes)
Mon–Tue 6:30AM-8PM; Wed 6:30AM-2PM; Thu–Fri 6:30AM-8PM; Sat 6AM-2PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.6★ from 731 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Tight: the plan reaches this stop around 11:07am, outside its window. Call ahead, or swap it to another day
Closed Sun
25.5
Given Coffee Co
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:33am
Coffee shop · 4.9★ (75)
📍 758 Motsinger Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-331-7291 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–12pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Tue 6:30AM-12PM; Wed 6:30AM-12PM, 6-7PM; Thu–Fri 6:30AM-12PM; Sat 8AM-12PM; Sun 7AM-1PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
25.6
Cupcake Cuties Cafe & Bakery
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~11:59am
Bakery · 4.8★ (750)
📍 Suites A & C, 8363 NC-109 Unit c, Winston-Salem, NC · 6 min drive
📞 +1 336-448-5015 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Sat 9AM-9PM; Sun 12-6PM
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 4.8★ from 750 Google reviews, meets the app bar (4.5★, 50+); independent (not a 3+-city chain)
25.7
Gracefully Crafted LLC
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~12:39pm
Coffee shop · 5.0★ (23)
📍 1265 Midway School Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 20 min drive
📞 +1 336-780-5936
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon–Fri 7AM-6PM; Sat 8AM-4PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Sun
25.8
Doodlations
Midday cafe/bakery (11–2) · ~1:13pm
Gift shop · 5.0★ (30)
📍 12945 Old U.S. Hwy 52 Ste B, Winston-Salem, NC · 14 min drive
📞 +1 336-245-8140 · website
🕒 Visit: 11am–2pm (fills the restaurant lunch rush)
Mon Closed; Tue–Fri 7AM-4PM; Sat 8AM-2PM; Sun Closed
Cafe/bakery (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
25.9
Thunder Road Bar and Grill
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2pm
American restaurant · 4.4★ (447)
📍 11141 Old U.S. Hwy 52 #1, Winston-Salem, NC · 9 min drive
📞 +1 336-764-0890 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Wed 11AM-9PM; Thu–Sat 11AM-10PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 447 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Boards Hosts - Triad)
Closed Mon, Sun
25.10
China Two
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:25pm
Mandarin restaurant · 4.2★ (167)
📍 189 Hickory Tree Rd #118, Winston-Salem, NC · 5 min walk
📞 +1 336-775-5558 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (not open then on Tue) (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-9PM; Tue 4-9PM; Wed–Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-9:30PM; Sun 11AM-9PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.2★ from 167 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
25.11
Sakura Japanese restaurant
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~2:46pm
Japanese restaurant · 4.0★ (165)
📍 189 Hickory Tree Rd, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-764-2588 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (not open then on Tue) (between rushes)
Mon 11AM-9:30PM; Tue 4-9:30PM; Wed–Thu 11AM-9:30PM; Fri–Sat 11AM-10:30PM; Sun 11AM-9:30PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.0★ from 165 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
25.12
Clorinda's Pizzeria and Italian Eatery (Pronto Pizza)
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:07pm
Pizza restaurant · 4.4★ (170)
📍 189 Hickory Tree Rd #102, Winston-Salem, NC · 1 min walk
📞 +1 336-764-4340 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon Closed; Tue–Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 11:30AM-8PM
Restaurant (core boards host class); 4.4★ from 170 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Closed Mon
25.13
Cousin Eddie's Food Truck
Afternoon restaurant (2–4:45) · ~3:41pm
Restaurant · 5.0★ (6)
📍 131 Barbaras Ln, Winston-Salem, NC · 14 min drive
📞 +1 336-239-8595 · website
🕒 Visit: 2pm–4:30pm (between rushes)
Mon–Sat 11AM-8PM; Sun Closed
Restaurant (core boards host class); 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; independent (not a 3+-city chain)
Got our Sept host email (Wave 3)
Closed Sun