You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Campus Gas Burgers & hangout
Converted gas station at 1231 Polo Rd; smash burgers, live music, classic Deacon spot.
Village Tavern American
Reynolda Village original location; go-to for family visits and nicer dinners near campus.
Penny Path Cafe & Crepe Shop Crepes & coffee
Sweet and savory crepes in Reynolda Village, a short walk via the campus trail.
May Way Dumplings Chinese
Handmade dumplings and noodles in Reynolda Village; fast, cheap, student favorite.
Village Juice + Kitchen Smoothies & bowls
Reynolda Village spot for acai bowls, salads, and study-break smoothies.
Cook Out Late-night fast food
NC classic on University Pkwy; trays, milkshakes, and cheap late-night runs.
Target One-stop store
5420 University Pkwy, about 10 min north; dorm supplies, groceries, and pharmacy.
Harris Teeter Grocery
Full-service grocery a short drive away on Cloverdale Ave; student staple for food runs.
Trader Joe's Grocery
On S Stratford Rd near Thruway; affordable snacks and easy dorm meals.
Walmart Supercenter Big-box store
Hanes Mill Rd off University Pkwy; cheapest option for bulk dorm and grocery hauls.
Thruway Shopping Center Shopping center
Stratford Rd center with apparel, gifts, and services about 10 min from campus.
Wells Fargo
Reynolda branch at 2925 Reynolda Rd, minutes from campus, with drive-up ATM.
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
WFU banking partner and stadium namesake; on-campus ATMs and local branches.
Truist
Winston-Salem is a Truist hometown; branches on Stratford Rd and downtown.
Walgreens Pharmacy
3634 Reynolda Rd; closest full pharmacy to campus for prescriptions and basics.
Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Urgent care
Silas Creek location near Reynolda Rd; walk-in care when Deacon Health is closed.
The UPS Store Shipping & printing
2806 Reynolda Rd; package drop-off, returns, and printing close to campus.
V's Barbershop Haircuts
Old-school barbershop at Thruway Shopping Center; walk-ins for classic cuts.
Reynolda Gardens
Free formal gardens and wooded trails linked to campus; prime study-break walk.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Historic Reynolds estate next to campus; free admission for WFU students.
Historic Bethabara Park
1753 Moravian settlement with trails and wildlife preserve, short drive north.
Downtown Arts District
Trade and Sixth St galleries, shops, and First Friday gallery hops downtown.
a/perture cinema
Downtown art-house theater on Fourth St; indie films and student-friendly prices.
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.