We get it – when you have friends or family come visit you here in Winston-Salem, you want to make sure they get a great taste of the Camel City. The good news is there’s plenty to choose from, so no matter what your guests are into you’ll be able to create a sure-to-please agenda. Plus, one of the benefits of living in a smaller city is you won’t be stuck in your car forever as you take your guests around town. (All of us residents already understand that, of course, but if your guests come from a bigger city they’ll probably be thrilled by the lack of traffic and drive times needed to get around Winston.)
Here are some of our favorite places to take your out-of-town guests to really make Winston-Salem shine, grouped by category:
Food
First thing’s first, right? (If you’re like us, your plans will probably circulate around meals, so it made sense to start the list with some of Winston’s best places to eat.)
- The Porch
- Mission Pizza
- Cugino Forno Pizzeria
- Sir Winston Wine Loft & Restaurant
- Young Cardinal Café & Company
- Dom’s
- Sweet Potatoes
- Mozelle’s Fresh Southern Bistro
- The Katharine Brasserie
- Spring House
- Quanto Basta
- Alma Mexicana
- Earl’s
Sweet Treats
A visit is always made sweeter with a delicious dessert added to the mix! Whether baked goods, ice cream, or hand-crafted chocolate is your guest’s thing, Winston’s got you covered.
- Bobby Boy Bakeshop
- The Humble Bee Shoppe
- Dough-Joe’s Doughnuts & Coffee
- Lill Dipper
- Black Mountain Chocolate
- Camino Bakery
Drink
Whether it’s coffee, kombucha, or an adult beverage, finding a coffee shop, winery, or brewery to sit, sip, and enjoy one another’s company can be the perfect thing to weave into a guest’s visit to Winston.
- Wise Man Brewing
- Radar Brewing Company
- Incendiary Brewing Company
- Vintage Sofa Bar
- Dogwood Hops & Crops
- Joyner’s
- West Salem Public House
- Krankies Coffee
- Sayso Coffee
- Westbend Winery
- Medaloni Cellars
Outdoor Exploration
Want to get out in nature with your out-of-town guest? Choose one of these below locations – some of which are more remote than others – to enjoy being outside together and taking in the natural beauty of the Piedmont.
Shopping
If retail therapy sounds enticing, Winston has some great places to get that shopping fix with a local slant.