WhirliDogs

07/14/2026

Mackenzie, our intern from the Healthcare Foundation of Wilson, saved the day. Our cash register is working! Come see us!

07/14/2026

At WhirliDog’s, no one succeeds alone. ❤️

Meet one of our newest teammates and the mentor who’s helping him learn, grow, and gain confidence every step of the way. Watching our experienced teammates encourage and support our new team members is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Every meal you enjoy helps create opportunities like these—where skills are built, friendships are formed, and possibilities become reality.

Come have lunch with us and see The Power of Possibility in action! 🌭

07/13/2026

Police incident has street closed. See you tomorrow!

07/13/2026

WhirliDog’s Cafe is getting ready for Art Spin Unplugged with Wilson Arts this Friday (7/17) from 5:00-8:00! So much to see and do!! See you in Downtown Wilson Friday!!!

07/12/2026

Thanks Chef Trent your Chicken Chili Verde is delish! Pairs well with our Grownup Grilled Cheese Sammies and Pizzawich Grilled Cheese!

07/11/2026

07/10/2026

Every journey starts somewhere. ❤️

Before there was a café, there were T-shirts.

These throwback photos take us back to one of our very first fundraisers. Every shirt purchased helped bring the dream of WhirliDogs one step closer to reality.

Because of a community that believed in our mission, we’ve gone from selling T-shirts to serving great food while creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.

To everyone who bought a shirt, shared our story, volunteered, donated, or simply cheered us on—thank you. You helped make The Power of Possibility a reality.

The journey isn’t over. Every meal you enjoy at WhirliDogs continues to support that mission. Come see us! We are open till 6:30 Friday and Saturday this week!

07/09/2026

Come see us!

07/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Healthcare Foundation of Wilson for their incredible Interns for Impact program!

This summer, we’re fortunate to have MacKenzie as part of the WhirliDogs family. She’s learning the ins and outs of running a café while bringing fresh ideas and energy to our team.

MacKenzie is already helping us plan some exciting future events, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming!

Thank you, Healthcare Foundation of Wilson, for investing in local students and organizations like ours. Every partnership like this helps us continue creating opportunities and proving the Power of Possibility.

07/07/2026

👀 Warning: Café Takeovers are seriously contagious!

Watch this video and you’ll see why businesses, schools, churches, civic groups, and community organizations keep saying “YES!” to taking over WhirliDog’s for a day.

It’s team building with a purpose. Your group works alongside our amazing trainees, serves up smiles (and great food!), and helps create meaningful employment opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.

Ready to put your team to work for a great cause? Send us a message to schedule your Café Takeover!

🌭 Every lunch you serve helps power possibility. Every shift changes lives.