Downtown Raleigh's Neighborhood Gastropub

Weekday Lunch Combo

Weekday Lunch Deal · Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Order any handheld or burger: Any handheld or burger on the menu — crispy chik'n, wraps, the Elemental Burger, the Smash Burger and the rest of the lineup.

We add, at no charge: Kettle chips, Fountain soda. +$0. No upcharge — pay the regular menu price of your handheld or burger.

Order Lunch · See popular lunch dishes, pickup info & parking

Where downtown Raleigh comes to eat, drink, and gather — scratch-made comfort food, craft cocktails, and 20 rotating NC taps, served with genuine Southern hospitality at City Plaza.

What We Offer

Experience Element

Element is a bar and restaurant on City Plaza in downtown Raleigh serving creative comfort food, craft cocktails, 20 rotating NC craft beers, and Saturday breakfast & Sunday brunch.

Creative Menus

Seasonal Chef's features, pub classics, Saturday breakfast, and Sunday brunch. Bold flavors and crowd-pleasing comfort built for sharing.

20-Tap Draft Wall

Rotating local drafts, seasonal collaborations, and craft cocktails. From lagers to zero-proof—something for everyone.

Private Events

Host your celebration with flexible packages, full bar options, and a team that handles every detail.

From Our Kitchen

Oktoberfest Signatures

Weekend Mornings

Breakfast & Brunch on City Plaza

Slow down and start your weekend with us — golden waffles, everything bagels, avocado toast, and fresh-pressed juice.

Saturday Breakfast

8:00am – 11:00am

Waffles, bagels & avocado toast to ease into the weekend.

Sunday Brunch

11:00am – 3:00pm

Creative brunch plates & craft brunch cocktails.

Locally owned by Carey and Chef Lelia Kidd

Find Us

On City Plaza, Downtown Raleigh

Located on City Plaza with nearby parking garages and convenient pickup access.

421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 103

Raleigh, NC 27601 — City Plaza in downtown Raleigh

Mon–Thu 11am–9pm • Fri 11am–10pm • Sat 8am–10pm • Sun 11am–9pm

Parking

• Metered street parking on Fayetteville St and surrounding blocks (free evenings & weekends per posted signs).
• City parking decks within a short walk of City Plaza.
• Quick pickup: park briefly nearby and grab your order from the host stand.

Walking

• Steps from City Plaza at the south end of Fayetteville Street
• About 1 block from the Raleigh Convention Center
• Short walk from Red Hat Amphitheater and Martin Marietta Center

Local Guides

Downtown Raleigh Dining