The Innovation Quarter is the fastest growing part of town, with huge plans to expand and connect to East Winston one day. Housed in what once was the manufacturing space of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, the IQ has repurposed old buildings in creative ways to design stunning modern spaces that draw crowds. Full of beautiful spaces, like Bailey Park, the IQ is home to multiple apartment and condo complexes and a growing number of businesses who are rushing to fill the demands.
Small-batch coffee roaster and cafe offering breakfast and lunch (& brunch, of course) along with booze and excellent coffee. Their biscuits are unreal, plus the brunch cocktails are a perfect compliment to the meal.
Now located in Innovation Quarter, Black Mountain Chocolate has expanded its offerings and is a full-service bar as well! They make the best chocolate bars in town, but you also won’t want to miss their cocoa nib brownies or chocolate chip cookies (trust us!). Indulge in a cocktail with dessert, or grab some bakery goods to-go; either way, don’t miss this spot.
Cugino Forno is known for its huge, authentic Italian pizzas cooked to-order in a wood-fired oven. The menu is short, with only a few salads and dessert options, but the focus is on the pizza. And the pizza is good.
One of the country’s most prestigious cycling events- held in downtown Winston-Salem for a weekend every September. There are a mixture of amateur and professional races culminating on Sunday with the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic Pro.
A coffee shop in Innovation Quarter–the second location of the original shop in High Point. Great coffee, free WiFi, trained baristas, and local art in a relaxing atmosphere.
Long Branch Trail runs from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, through Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, under Business 40, to Salem Creek Greenway.
This brewery helped shape Innovation Quarter, and it is the place to be when the weather is nice! Located within the Bailey Power Plant, Incendiary has the best patio space in town – just perfect for a huge gathering or kids. Fortunately, they also make fantastic beer, so it’s a true win-win situation.
A gym, located in Bailey Power Plant downtown, that teaches functional training, which combines HIIT and circuit-style workouts that last 45 minutes. Classes are done in a group setting and encourage a “team” mentality.
