Culture

This or That Winston-Salem Edition

Pick your favorites, Winstonians. From coffee shops to your favorite place to unwind at the end of the day.

August 19, 2025 • 
Kellina Wanteu
Wstoday: Old Salem at the left vs. Innovation Quarter to the right

Make your pick: Old Salem vs. Innovation Quarter

Photos by WStoday

Winstonians, football season is almost upon us. Consider this your Winston-Salem edition playoffs, where you pick your favorites.

Krispy Kreme donuts or Greek Loukomades?

The Twin City’s food scene is thriving. From fresh donuts made right here to locally brewed coffee served by our top-notch baristas. And it doesn’t stop there — Winston-Salem is home to even more locally crafted products you don’t want to miss out on.

WStoday: Krispy Kreme donuts to the left vs. Greek Loukoumades from The Hive Greek Donuts to the right

Krispy Kreme vs. Greek Loukoumade

Photos by WStoday

Coffee or tea?

Need a refresher on coffee spots or tea spots in the area? Look no further than our guide to the best local coffee shops/trucks in the city.

WStoday: iced latte from Debeen Espresso to the left vs. hot tea from Chad's Chai to the right.

Whether you like plain drinks or handcrafted sips, Winston-Salem has got a multitude of options to choose from.

Photos by WStoday

Reynolda House Museum or NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem?

Museums are the cultural hubs of our city, and lucky you we have a guide to 14 museums worth visiting around Winston-Salem.

WStoday: Reynolda House Museum vs. NCMA, Winston-Salem

Both museums showcase rotating exhibitions all year round.

Photo by Reynolda House Museum (left) + NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem (right)

Art is all around the Twin City. This Free Little Art Gallery (left) is located in Washington Park and the free book library is located downtown by the Arts of Art Sake building.

WStoday: Free Little Art Gallery vs. free book library

Take one and gift one item at these two public stands.

Photo via Free Little Art Gallery of Washington Park + WStoday (right)

There’s more to choose from; take the poll here.

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