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The Station is a 100-year-old historic landmark in downtown Clayton, NC that once served as the fire department, police station, town court, jail and library. It has been renovated into a multi-tenant experience primarily focused on local businesses providing food, drinks, provisions and community wellness. Explore all that The Station has to offer.

Ground Level

Crescendo

Full Restaurant & Bar

Live Music - Catering - Event Space

Sunday - Thursday 11am - 9pm

Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm

CrescendoClayton.com

SUITE 201

The Station Market

Open 7 Days a Week

8am-8pm

Suite 303

Wisp Candle Studio

Mon - Thu by appt

Fri 2pm-8pm | Sat 10am-7pm

Sun 11am-4pm

Find Special Events at

TheWhiteStreetMarket.com

Suite 101

Roast & Roll Cafe

Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls & Coffee

Mon-Fri 7am-6pm

Sat 8am-6pm | Sun 8am-6pm

GetRoastNRoll.com

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Suite 301

Brushes & Brows

Hair and Makeup Services

BrushesAndBrows.com

Suite 303

Something Art Related

Find Event Calendar at

SomethingArtRelated.com

SUITE 102

Happy Vibes Nutrition

Mon-Fri 7am-4pm

Sat 8am-4pm

Sun 10am-3pm

Suite 302

Empowered Wellness

Counseling Available by Appointment

EmpoweredWellnessPLLC.com

We’ve been working.

Listening. Searching. Adding. Refining. And continuing to build The Station Market into what we always believed it could be, a place to discover really good food made by really good people.

Today, we’re proud to be a NC small-batch food + specialty market, supporting more than 125 NC & American-owned small businesses under one roof.

Fresh breads. NC-raised meats. Seafood from the coast. Local dairy and cheeses. Prepared meals. Pantry staples. Specialty foods. Sweets, treats and plenty of things you probably didn’t know you could find here.

Our offerings will keep growing and changing, but the way we choose them won’t.

Small first. NC first.

Because behind nearly everything on our shelves is a farmer, baker, maker, producer or small business doing something really well and we want to make it easier for you to find them.

This is The Station Market. And we’re just getting started.

🇵🇪Coming FRIDAY to The Station Market🇵🇪
We are so excited to announce the addition of @lima31catering to our small business family!
🔥Get ready for hot, ready to eat empanadas
🍴Tasty lunch options, specialty drinks and Desserts will be added in the coming weeks
Come out and meet our new vendor this Friday! Hope to see you there!

DIY is always best when @thebreadlady_nc is involved!
🍞Sourdough starter kits
🥞Old Fasion Sourdough pancake mixes
Come through the Market this week and make something special!

All y’all are welcome, but you gotta act right.
Brunch starts at 11 and music at 12 🎶
Hope to see you at @crescendo_clayton today!

Cloudy with a chance of crunch! ☁️
Meet Britni, the talented maker behind the most incredible (and addictive) Cloud Crunch in the Station! Swing by and grab a bag or two this weekend!
📍Station Market, F2
8am -8pm Daily

These kids ROCK! Wrapped up another fun week of summer camp, learning and exploring @downtownclaytonnc
A special thank you to @jenkehrer_artist and these kiddos for leaving their mark on The Station!

Got a sweet tooth? Or looking for some savory dinner options?
Nancy Jo's Homemade/Clayton has now expanded their homemade goodness to the Station Market!
🍫Sweet Finds and fun giftable snacks include handmade fudge, chocolate covered pretzels, sweet breads and more!
🍲Enjoy ready made pies, meals, soups and savory options
Swing by today and celebrate their expansion into the Station with us! Items available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm.

There are some nights this building just takes our breath away. Tonight is one of those nights. To think about the history in these walls, the stories and now the new life is truly impressive.
This building sat dormant and unloved for years and now it’s filled with commerce, daily connections and nothing but good vibes for Downtown Clayton.
Rooted in History. Revived for the community. ❤️

You know it’s good when Aunt Dee Dee is around! Come back and check out her award winning seasoning kits, sauce combos and more! 🥖
The Market is open daily until 8pm!

It’s officially LAST Friday and the Station is ready!
⭐️Vendor Pop Ups in the Market starting at 6pm
🎶LIVE music with Riffium 8-11pm
From coffee to cocktails, we have everything you need and more!

Happy National Cheesecake Day!
Celebrate all day with some special drops by @treatsbyarvia
🍓Strawberry Crunch, 🍪 Cookies & Cream and 🍑Peach Cobbler available in The Station Market now!

🍅FRESH new drops hitting Crescendo this week 🍅
🍴Dinner has new plantain nachos with oxtail
🍞Lunch has a PBLT, house braised pork belly, local heirloom tomatoes, (safe) iceberg, smoky aioli stacked on Cuban bread.

Swing by this week and share some local love!

Skip the drive through and support local.
Downtown runs on supporting small and community!
Visit @getroastnroll daily until 6pm ☕️
📍The Station, F1

Monday nights are for planning the weekend!
Crescendo is firing up a huge line up this week of new menu items, live music and a full jazz brunch Saturday.
🍴New menu trials hitting the special boards all week long!
🎶Live Music Friday for @lastfridayinclayton
🎷Jazz Brunch Saturday 11-1 (reservations encouraged)

Hurry! We have fresh @curryinahurry_kitchen meals ready to go! Premade and ready to heat and today!
🍚Several meal options
🍊Premade Lassi drinks
Visit the Station Market today 8-8!

100% chance of FRESH finds all day at The Station!
🥯Breakfast bagels, cinnamon rolls, hot coffee and protein shakes
🥩FRESH seafood, meats, breads, eggs and more
🍽️ Brunch 11am through Dinner 10pm
🥃Cocktail adventures start at 6pm in Solitary
🎨 Open candle pours and art adventures

All weekend long, we’ll keep you safe from the storm.
🎶 Live Music Friday 8-11pm @crescendo_clayton with Brandon Mitchell Trio
🍳Fresh rolls, coffee and brunch Saturday AM
🧋Shakes, refreshers and fresh goods
All day local shopping and exploring the history of Clayton in one space!

🏆The Spirit of Johnston County Award Winners 🏆
We are so proud to rep our amazing community, businesses and everything that keeps Johnston County amazing!
Thank you to everyone that voted for us and cheered us on!

While it’s raining, let’s talk about what we are pouring ☕️
We spend a lot of time talking about the mighty rolls, but when it comes to coffee, we get roasted about our blends.
Partnering with @joevangogh based in Hillsborough, we offer unique specialty blends that elevate your coffee dreams.
Joe Van Gogh delivers to us ethically sourced, expertly roasted single source beans and incredible flavor packed blends.
Serving you the best is the mission and we are proud to bring it to @downtownclaytonnc
⏰Open til 6pm daily through Summer
📍The Station, F1, Fully ADA Accessible

Almost 100 years later, this building is still leaving its mark on @downtownclaytonnc. This year, it’s through our Summer Youth Art Program and we still have spaces left!
🎨 July 27–30: Clay & Sculpture
🖼️ August 3–6:Mixed Media: Mosaic Works
🧵 August 10–13: Simple Sewing: Quilt Creations
📦 August 17–20: Cardboard Creations

Come make a little history inside a building that’s already seen plenty of it. To reserve a spot, stop by @jenkehrer_artist or visit their website today.
📍The Station Clayton, F3
Something Art Related/Wisp Candle Studio

Little drops of NC everywhere.
Swag by Riverbed Threads, SL Revival and House of Swank
Coffee by @thestateyourein
📍The Station Market, F2, 8am - 8pm daily

Fresh is best! It’s the weekend and our vendors are ready to serve you!
🦀Fresh seafood by @maddenseafood
🥩 Meat, hamburger, pork chops and steaks by @jody_standley
🫐Fresh berries by @hidden_river_farm
🍞Breads by @theartisianloaf and @michaelsenglishmuffins
So much more to find everyday 8-8pm!

🛁 Time to get clean!
🌱NEW plant based cleaning line by @zolaterraclean
🧼 Hand made small batch soaps, lotions, tallow and more by locals in Clayton!
📍The Station Market, F2
⏰ 8am-8pm daily

Three years ago, we started the journey. No road map, no idea of how we wanted it to turn out. Just the why.
Rooted in History.
Revived for the Community.
We wanted it to be a place for small businesses to grow and support Downtown’s economic growth as a whole. A place for families to explore.
Thank you to every person who has cheered us on along the way. ❤️ We’ve enjoyed every minute of building this space into a destination and the family we’ve built along the way!

When you support local, everyone has a happy meal!
FRESH drops happening today!
🫐Organic Blueberries by Hidden River Farms
🦀 Scallops, Cod, salmon and shrimp by @maddenseafood
🥖Sourdough bread, specialty loves, bagels and more by @theartisianloaf and Neomonde
👨‍🍳Hot n Ready Cinnamon Rolls all day
🧋Teas and Refreshers by @happyvibes.nc
🍴Brunch - Dinner at @crescendo_clayton
We can’t wait to see you this weekend!

You’re invited.
To lunch. To dinner. To brunch. To live music. To cocktails. To discover Crescendo.
Inspired by California freshness, New York flavor, and North Carolina soul, Crescendo is more than a restaurant. It’s a place to gather with friends, celebrate life’s moments, linger over brunch, enjoy live music, or end the evening with a great cocktail.
Some of you have joined us before. Some of you are just discovering us. If you haven’t experienced Crescendo yet, consider this your invitation.
Come for lunch. Come back for dinner. Make brunch a tradition. Stay for the music. Raise a glass. Experience Crescendo.
Open daily. 📍Inside The Station | Downtown Clayton

Every small town deserves people who love it fiercely, protect what matters, and leave it better than they found it.
Thank you @underwoodcreative for capturing the beauty and sharing your talents for everyone who loves Clayton to enjoy near and far! Swing by this week and choose your favorite (if you can)

💐Little bouquets with big stories.
Kree's love of flowers began in a refugee camp in Thailand, where she gathered wild orchids with her grandmother. Today, she grows more than 40 varieties of blooms at Karen Community Farm in North Carolina, turning a childhood passion into beautiful bouquets that celebrate resilience, tradition, and community.
Shop local. Support local. Help good things grow. 💚
📍Kree's Flowers, Station Market F2

Some traditions deserve to continue. Long before craft cocktails, live music and chef-driven dinners, this building was bringing people together.

This photo was taken outside these very walls during a Firemen’s Steak Supper in October 1957. Nearly 70 years later, we’re still proud to open these doors to the people who serve our community.

Every Monday at Crescendo, first responders receive 15% off their meal as a small thank you for the work you do every day.

From the firefighters who gathered here decades ago to the police officers, EMTs, dispatchers and first responders who continue to protect Clayton today, we say thank you.

The Station • Est. 1927
Rooted in History. Revived for Community.

🇺🇸Open today! 🇺🇸
Come by and celebrate with us!
🥩 Station Market open til 5
🍽️ Crescendo open til 8pm
We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th!

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