Don’t call it a comeback—they really were here for years. Raleigh’s about to blossom again as Sunflower’s Café makes its long-awaited return—this time to the burgeoning Rockway development on DTR’s southern edge.
Before Downtown was packed with buzzy cocktail bars and chef-driven hot spots, Sunflower’s was theneighborhood anchor—a bright mom-and-pop sandwich shop known for its fresh salads, housemade desserts and cheerful yellow facade.
For 37 years, the cafe fed locals with steady warmth and simplicity before closing to much heartbreak in 2020, leaving a void for Raleighites craving an F&B scene that doesn’t sacrifice its roots in pursuit of the new…