WakeMed Healthplex — Coming
WakeMed is expanding access to care with a new, free-standing emergency department planned for Fuquay-Varina. This will be WakeMed’s fifth healthplex and ninth emergency department within Wake County, bringing vital services closer to home for Fuquay-Varina residents. The $38 million outpatient facility will include an emergency department, X-ray and lab services, and 12 treatment rooms.
Mayor Blake Massengill said, “Fuquay-Varina is a future-focused community, dedicated to delivering exceptional services and fostering a safe, vibrant environment for our residents. I am very confident in WakeMed’s commitment to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare to our community, and we welcome this additional investment in our community.” The new facility, anticipated to open in 2027, will be conveniently located next to the existing WakeMed Fuquay-Varina Medical Park (2400 N. Main Street), which already provides primary and specialty care.
The Morning Hangar — Now Open
630 Brewing Drive
Aviator Brewing Company has opened The Morning Hangar Breakfast Restaurant at their new entertainment campus on Brewing Drive. Joining the new brewery, distillery, concert space, and indoor/outdoor event venues, The Morning Hangar is open daily from 6am-2pm serving omelets and egg platters, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, French toast, sandwiches and melts, coffee, tea, morning cocktails, and “junior aviator” options. Visit aviatorbrew.com for more details.
Sticks & Stones Coffee Coalition — Now Open
620 Lakestone Commons Avenue
Offering a new take on the local coffee shop, Sticks and Stones features fresh flowers and houseplants for purchase, along with gift items, baked goods, and an espresso bar. Stop in or learn more on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Earthwise Pet — Now Open
101 S. Main Street, Suite 221
Earthwise is a pet nutrition center with certified pet dietitians. They specialize in natural and raw foods, healthy treats, toys, leashes and collars, and other supplies. They also offer grooming services. Visit Earthwise Pet – Fuquay NC on Facebook, or earthwisepet.com.
Front Porch Cafe — Now Open
8109 Fayetteville Road, Suite 121
Now open in Kings Grant Commons, Front Porch Cafe is serving specialty coffees (iced and hot), frozen espresso drinks, and cold refreshers. They also offer a selection of tea options from Republic of Tea and a variety of muffins and pastries. Front Porch Cafe started in 1999 on the Outer Banks and Fuquay-Varina is their first franchise location in central NC. Visit frontporchcafe.com.
Magnolia Acres — New Community
284 Magnolia Acres Lane
Single-family homes offered by Caruso Homes, Magnolia Acres features ¾- to 1-acre wooded lots, some with options for basements. Six flexible floor plans are available, many with in-law suites on the main level for multi-generational living or long-term guests. Priced from the upper $400s, homes have 3-4 bedrooms, 2-5 baths, and range from 2,684-5,700 square feet.
SoBol — Coming Soon
600 Lakestone Commons Avenue
SoBol is a cafe that specializes in acai bowls, green bowls, pitaya bowls, fruit smoothies, Belgian waffles, and more. They blend their acai fresh each day, produce their own homemade granola and top their products with fresh fruit. Check out mysobol.com.
Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream — New Location!
405 Broad Street, Suite 205 (inside Quaint Plaza)
This local veteran-owned business has moved from a shared space with Bolt
Energy Drinks and Coffee, to across the street in the old Stephens Hardware building, now Quaint Plaza.
In addition to all your favorite classic and/or gourmet flavors prepared with locally sourced dairy, you can find ice cream, milkshakes, and whipped cream options that are dairy-free and gluten-free. Their flavors change daily, so check out their menu a fatcathomemadeicecream.com.
