Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.
Downtown, Winston Salem
Bar in Winston Salem, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Pick Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. for an easy downtown Winston Salem daytime meal, especially when the goal is casual, flexible, low-pressure. It is a stronger fit for coffee, breakfast, lunch, informal groups than for date-night polish or a longer dinner plan.
About Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. is a casual cafe option in Winston Salem. It is open daily from 8 AM to 3 PM, the dress code is casual. Use it when the plan calls for an easy daytime stop rather than an evening restaurant plan; consider Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar or Sage & Salt when the occasion calls for a different dining option.
A casual cafe choice for daytime plans
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. is a casual Winston Salem cafe with daily daytime hours. That makes it useful for diners who want an approachable place without dressing up. A strong reason to consider it is the schedule: Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. keeps daily hours from 8 AM to 3 PM.
For simple daytime planning, the appeal is practical. A casual cafe can be an easier fit for a daytime meet-up than a later restaurant plan. If the decision is between a casual stop here and another dining option such as HakkaChow - Asian Eats, pick Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. when the timing and casual dress code are the main fit.
Who should pick it, who should choose another option
Think of Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. as a relaxed Winston Salem cafe option for a casual daytime plan. It is less suited to late-day or dinner occasions because the hours end at 3 PM. For another option, Wise Man Brewing & Coffee Bar is a place to compare.
Use it as part of a daytime Winston Salem plan rather than an evening anchor. If the group is comparing categories across the city, the broader guides can help: Our full Winston Salem restaurants guide, Our full Winston Salem bars guide, Our full Winston Salem hotels guide, Our full Winston Salem wineries guide, Our full Winston Salem experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 424 4th St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- Website
- andrewsrestaurantsws.com
- Phone
- +1 336 448 5188
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. reads like a neighborhood anchor: unpretentious, present and quietly steady. It pairs daytime calm with evening familiarity, functioning as both a cafe for morning routines and a bar for locals who linger after dark. The writing around the venue stresses an unhurried tempo — staff who learn orders, regulars who help steward the room — and that creates a relaxed, intimate feel without theatrical affectation. Located on Fourth Street near the arts district, it leans more toward approachable community comfort than high-concept trendiness, making it easy to settle in for an hour or an evening.
Best For
This is a true multitasker for downtown life: morning commuters who need coffee, afternoon groups looking for low-pressure seats, and evening regulars who treat the bar as an extension of their living rooms all find a home here. Its placement inside the revitalized Fourth Street storefronts makes it a useful stop before arts-district evenings, and its ability to operate across dayparts means visitors can rely on it throughout the day. It suits solo visitors, small groups and people seeking a casual after-work spillover in a familiar, community-oriented setting.
Ordering Tips
Expect a straightforward cafe-and-bar rhythm: coffee service in the morning and a convivial bar presence in the evening. The staff’s familiarity with regulars is a recurring feature, so communicating preferences is welcome and helps you fit into the room’s steady flow. The space invites lingering rather than rushed turnover, so plan to take your time whether you’re grabbing a morning drink or settling in for the evening. Because the venue emphasizes neighborhood continuity over flash, approach it as a local’s place where steady service and atmosphere matter more than spectacle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Laid-back with good vibes, coffee bar for laptop work, and people-watching patio.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
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Where to go if this does not fit
If the plan needs more of a date-night or wine-bar feel, cross-shop Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar. If the group wants coffee or beer with a drinks-first identity, use Wise Man Brewing & Coffee Bar instead.
For broader comparison outside Winston Salem cafe research, Pearl also covers venues such as 'O Munaciello MiMo District Neapolitan Pizza in Miami, (405) Brewing Co. LLC in Norman, and ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián.
Bar context
How it compares in Winston Salem
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. is the practical daytime choice in this set: easier, more casual, better suited to quick plans than Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar or Sage & Salt. Pick Quanto Basta when wine and a fuller Italian meal are the point; pick Sage & Salt when the occasion needs more polish.
Against Wise Man Brewing & Coffee Bar, the decision is about format. Wise Man is the better fit for a drinks-led hangout, while Young Cardinal is the cleaner cafe answer for daytime food and conversation. HakkaChow - Asian Eats makes more sense for a group that wants a wider dinner-style meal rather than a daytime cafe stop.
Magnolia Blue is the out-of-metro comparison, so it is less useful for a downtown Winston Salem plan. Keep Young Cardinal on the list when convenience matters more than a destination-level experience.
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Compare Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. | Winston Salem | No published awards |
| Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar | Winston Salem | No published awards |
| Sage & Salt | Winston Salem | No published awards |
| Wise Man Brewing & Coffee Bar | Winston Salem | No published awards |
| HakkaChow - Asian Eats | Winston Salem | No published awards |
| Magnolia Blue | High Point | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. good for groups?
It can make sense for a casual daytime meet-up in Winston Salem. The daily 8 AM–3 PM hours make it a practical daytime option, but it is not a dinner pick.
What's the crowd like at Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.?
Expect a casual daytime cafe setting in Winston Salem, with a casual dress code and daily 8 AM–3 PM hours.
Is the food good at Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.?
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. works best as a casual cafe choice in Winston Salem, especially for an easy daytime stop.
What's the best time to go to Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.?
Go during its operating hours: 8 AM to 3 PM every day. It is not a fit for evening plans because the schedule ends in the afternoon.
Is Young Cardinal Cafe and Co. good for a date?
It can fit a casual daytime date in Winston Salem. The casual dress code and 8 AM–3 PM hours support a low-key plan; Sage & Salt is another option to compare if you want a different restaurant experience.
