Fresh-made salads and sandwiches, homemade soups, quiche and desserts.

Downtown Sanford’s hot dog stand is just that – a wooden stand you can either walk or drive up to. You won’t find a better hot dog anywhere else, guaranteed.

Enjoy a variety of Chef-inspired biscuits from this ghost kitchen operated by Café 121. Build your own creation as well. Gluten-free options are also available.

With live local music on the weekends, great food and drink, a friendly staff and a downtown location, the Smoke and Barrel is Sanford’s neighborhood pub.

La Dolce Vita specializes in authentic Italian pizza that’s simple, handcrafted and embodies true Italian taste.

A must visit for any coffee aficionado, the Java express also offers mouth watering pastry’s to accompany your coffee and sandwiches that make your taste buds explode.

A Craft Cocktail, Beer, and Wine Bistro featuring scratch made chef created foods. 16 Craft Beers on Tap, Retail Wine and Beer, Craft Cocktails, Chef Owned and Operated.

Cafe 121 is open for outdoor dining. Simply order at the market counter and you may dine on our patio. We also have a market available shopping and take home meal options. 

Stop in for tea at this beautiful house turned quaint tearoom serving lunch daily, both inside and outside via its wraparound porch.

Wine and Beer, Craft Cocktails, Chef OwnLocal Joe’s Tap & Grill is open six days a week serving burgers, wings, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, beer, wings, your favorite drinks, wings, and… and did we mention wings?

Sanford’s very own neighborhood throwback offering a ’50s vibe and nostalgic American eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Crab cakes, mixed grills & prime rib are among the American offerings at this no-frills steakhouse in Sanford, North Carolina.

One of oldest family owned creameries in the state. We specialize in serving homemade ice cream and great food too.

Great food, great folks, great atmosphere. Like stepping back in time to an authentic Mom n Pop Diner with great food and excellent service.

One of Sanford’s longest-running burger dynasties. For the best biscuits, burgers and dogs in town, stop by soon!!! You will be back!!