Baker’s Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery in Historic Downtown New Bern (214 Pollock St) opens Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 AM EST (closing at 2:00 PM) and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Famous for scratch-made Dutch potatoes, fried chicken and waffles, and custom butter syrup, weekend peak wait times exceed 45 minutes between 9:15 AM and 12:30 PM. Call direct at (252) 637-0304.
48-Hour Weekend Dining & Live Entertainment Itinerary
From sunrise breakfast in colonial brick districts to evening craft brews and sunset live jazz over the Neuse River, New Bern delivers Eastern North Carolina’s premier weekend dining crawl. Here is your verified logistical guide to weekend tables, live music venues, and local riverfront secrets.
Baker’s Kitchen
214 Pollock St, Downtown New Bern
- Legendary Dutch Potatoes & warm butter syrup jars.
- Full bakery counter with fresh cinnamon rolls & pies.
Persimmons Waterfront
100 Pollock St, Neuse River Deck
- Panoramic Neuse River sunset views & dockside patio.
- Local catch seafood, crab dip & craft cocktails.
Brewery 99 & Taproom
1014 Pollock St, New Bern
- Hyper-local small-batch ales brewed on site.
- Dog-friendly outdoor beer garden with weekend food trucks.
Explore More Local Dining Hubs:
• View our complete Downtown New Bern Restaurant Guide
• Check out the Riverfront & Dock-and-Dine Directory
• Browse the Craven County Verified Merchant Directory
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