NOFO @ The Pig Cafe Menu
Introducing NOFO @ The Pig Cafe
NOFO @ The Pig Cafe is a delightful gem nestled in Raleigh, NC, offering an imaginative take on New American cuisine. The menu is a vibrant fusion of flavors, featuring standout dishes like the salmon with cremini mushroom risotto and the indulgent shrimp and grits, blending Southern comfort with gourmet flair.
Located in a charmingly repurposed Piggly Wiggly grocery store, the ambiance is both funky and relaxed—perfect for brunch or lunch with family and friends. Patrons can enjoy unique offerings such as Joyce Farms chicken with smoked bacon and seasonal vegetables. The café also caters to various preferences, with a wide range of sides and a well-curated beer selection, ensuring a satisfying experience for all.
Whether you're dining in or taking out, NOFO promises a satisfying and memorable culinary adventure.
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes
with mixed greens, pimento cheese and smoked bacon jam
Carolina Fried Oysters
with creamy coleslaw and Bloody Mary cocktail sauce
NOFO's Hot Pimento Cheese Dip
with fresh vegetables, crisp bacon and grilled bread
NC BBQ Pork Sliders
with creamy coleslaw, hot sauce and pickled okra
Crab Cakes
with roasted corn, country ham, jalape-o tartar and pickled okra
Goat Cheese Crostini
with fresh herbs, roasted beets, apples, candied pecans and hot honey
Salmon
with cremini mushroom risotto, kale salad, NC peanut romesco and dill cream
Joyce Farms Chicken
with smoked bacon, brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, cranberry, cubanelles and pan jus
Shrimp and Grits
with saut-ed bacon, mushrooms, garlic butter and green onions over pepper jack grits
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
with herbs, garlic butter and parmesan over pepper jack grits
Pork
Apple cider and rosemary glazed bone-in rib chop with three-cheese baked macaroni and collard greens
Trout
Pan fried trout with red and green tomato ragout, jalape-o pepper jack grit cake and creole remoulade
Devin's Carolina Seafood Stew
with fresh catch, dill cream and pepper jack grit croquette
Slow Braised Beef Short Rib
with new potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrot, onion, horseradish cream, au jus
Entrees
Dinner Salads
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad
with smoked bacon, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, egg, Ashe County cheddar and herbed buttermilk dressing or house bleu cheese.
Kale Caesar
Crisp curly kale, romaine lettuce, house made Caesar dressing, aged parmesan cheese, red onion, tomato and croutons
NOFO Orange and Candied Pecan Salad
Mixed greens with fresh orange, red onion, candied pecans, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Beet and Kale
Mixed greens, crisp kale, roasted beets, apples, golden raisins, local goat cheese, spiced pecans and lemon honey vinaigrette
Autumn Salad
Mixed greens, apples, dried cranberries, spiced walnuts, red onion, goat cheese and lemon honey vinaigrette
French Fry Basket
Sweet Potato Fry Basket
NOFO's Spinach Burger
Spinach patty served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, Swiss cheese and roasted tomato aioli, served with chips
NOFO's 1/2 lb. Burger
Burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion and choice of cheese: cheddar, Swiss, provolone, pepper jack or pimento. Served with chips.
Burgers
Sides
Green Beans
Seasonal vegetables
Cheese Grits
Collard Greens
Three Cheese Baked Macaroni
Creamy Coleslaw
Side Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries
NOFO's Award-Winning Bloody Mary
If you haven't heard, you should try one. House made to ribbon winning standards
Flying Pepper Tobago Bloody Mary
Fair Game's infused vodka with locally grown Aji Dulce Peppers. It is sweet and smoky with just a hint of heat. The perfect complement to NOFO's house made Bloody Mary Mix.
Chuckle Buckle
Vodka, peach schnapps, beer and fresh squeezed orange juice. It's a little funny and a lot good.
Honeysuckle Chuckle Buckle
Cathead Honeysuckle vodka, St. Germain, beer and fresh squeezed orange juice
Oak City Sour
Bourbon whiskey shaken with fresh squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup over ice, with a Malbec floated on top. Refreshing with a kick
The Young Cardinal
Local Cardinal Gin, fresh squeezed orange and lime juice with a touch of sweetness chilled in a martini glass
Five Points Mule
Grapefruit, fresh basil, vodka, lime, simple syrup and Gosling's Ginger Beer
Elderberry Margarita
St. Germaine, house made sour mix, tequila and Norm's Farm "Elderberry Life" juice from Pittsboro, NC. It is naturally sweetened and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
NOFO Smoky Negroni
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth with a Mezcal rinse, orange twist and cherry garnish
High Fashioned
NOFO's take on the classic with Woodford Reserve, Grand Marnier, bitters, sugar, orange and cherry
