44 Best Coffee Shops near Carrboro

“Best little hang out in town. Great people and great owners. It has become my safe place and my home away from home.“

“Nice location with nice atmosphere“

“My go to spot for lunch at the salad bar🥰👍“

“Great local hangout with great vibes“

“I love this kava bar. I moved up from Florida which is covered in kava bars, so I was looking for a place to make me feel at home like I did at my favorite kava bar in Florida, Krave gives me the same vibes. I absolutely love this place, the bartenders are absolutely amazing as are the other customers!! Absolutely amazing.“

“Fantastic location with great seating and comfortable environment. Staf all engaging and pleased you're there. Serving Carrboro Coffee Roasters coffee and baristas are talented. Parking is a real back ache but CH small enough to walk from most available parking spots. PS, Chapel Hill help your merchants address the parking challenges in the Town.“

“The atmosphere was so nice and calm the workers there are sooo nice and friendly this place is also kid friendly so many activities like playing board games , coloring, and the best part eating snacks and yummy ice cream and so many different varieties of desserts!!! Loved it here definitely will come next time“

“Everything! Love their chai latte.“

“I love this place. Love the coffee. At least I used to. In January 2026, Corporate released that the cinnamon sugar line would be permanent. Then why is it never available?? You expect me to beleive you really sell out 2 hours after opening? Come on guys, get it together! Order more cinnamon sugar already so I can come back to my favorite coffee shop!“

“Visited for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back. Right off the bat, the employees were friendly, professional, and accommodating. Our water glasses stayed full and our cocktails were delicious. The food was phenomenal—appetizer, entrées, and dessert. The presentation was lovely and the taste was divine. The Whipped Feta & Fig Crostinis were a surprise hit! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the Red Cream Paneer Curry and I couldn’t get enough of the Tagliatelle Pasta Alfredo with Wild Mushrooms and Shiitake Bacon. The ice cream sundae was great, too! It was my first time tasting non-dairy ice cream that actually tastes good! Given the quality and care taken to provide vegan food that is THIS tasty, I think the pricing is fair, especially when compared to other local cafés/bistros/restaurants in the area. Casual, kid-friendly atmosphere, but still nice enough for a date night. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Yummy pastries! 🥐 🥮 Definitely recommend this place! 🥰“

“Sandy and the staff at Honeysuckle were very helpful at putting my event together and made the process very smooth! The grazing table and mocktail bar were beautifully set and everyone loved it! All of my friends were excited to come to the venue and left very impressed!“

“I started frequenting The Bean Flower a couple of months ago after my sister took me for the first time. I’m not a matcha enthusiast or connoisseur in any way, shape, or form, but this place has the best matcha I’ve ever tried by FAR! The staff is always super friendly and efficient, the space is super cute inside, and they sell adorable stickers and merch too. I would highly recommend this place!“

“Román is a Gem! He loves what he does and you can really taste it! He sources local treats that he tries and loves! He answered every question my husband throw at him and we loved hearing his process on how he makes his tea! The Tea is AMAZING! It will ruin sweet tea because it is that good! His lemonade is equally amazing! We will be adding this place to our snack stop list!“

“I’ve been ordering whole bean coffee from Joe van gough for awhile and love trying the newer blends and specialty coffees, it’s what we get up for! So fresh!“

“AMAZING FOOD!!!! My family loved it there and it’s also so beautiful!! Highly recommend“

“The best thing here is the gelato. It’s super high end. Smoothies >$7 latte >$7. Served in to go cups. Not a ton of natural lighting, but some seating decent for working. The gelato is really nice actually, esp spicy mango.

Some outdoor seating.

I have had their smoothies and one of their lattes, Rocky Mountain latte. I asked for less sweet and it was still too sweet to finish.“

“Great place to get Boba!! Me and my boyfriend became OBSESSED going here. It got to the point, the one worker knows us and gives suggestions what we might like. Even though I like to experiment once in awhile- My absolutely favorite is the strawberry ice milk all mixed together with strawberry popping Boba...Sooo good! It's like drinking a strawberry milkshake. My boyfriend likes to be a little braver and try different kinds when he gets one- he likes more of the fruit Boba and has tried a few varieties. Definitely would be back, maybe more than I need to 😂😂 but it's definitely worth it.“

“Great coffee in a lovely location!“

“My daughter is a long time patron and encouraged me to try. It was a little pricey but I was not disappointed and you won’t be either!
Kudos on the customer service and the food quality. I’ll definitely be back!🤭😊“

“We LOVE this place.

New ownership just took over and the result is incredible!

Not only is the coffee DELICIOUS 😍, but the people are amazing. It’s rare to find a coffee shop like this. The people are so friendly and want to know you. Obviously, you don’t have to chit chat if you don’t want, but they would love to make you feel seen and valued.

The mission and purpose of this coffee shop is what sets this place apart. You’ve got to visit to see what I mean.

I highly recommend The Grounds! Worth the time and money. 🤗

Seating: there is plenty of space inside and outside to sit and enjoy your coffee/do work/chill“

“My go-to coffee shop on campus! Great to support a non-profit run by students, for students!“

“So far, I recommend the French toast donut and the maple bacon donut.“

“Lavender Bloom tea is so good as are the Cappuccinos“

“I’ve been ordering whole bean coffee from Joe van gough for awhile and love trying the newer blends and specialty coffees, it’s what we get up for! So fresh!“

“A good ambiance for a relaxing lunch with a friend. Bright, fun place, nice staff. Good menu, both healthy and fun options. I had the steak sandwich with fries. The fries were great, I liked the sandwich but thought it was a little light on the steak. Overall a good lunch option (with parking).“

“Food was delicious. Very happy.“

“My go-to coffee shop on campus! Great to support a non-profit run by students, for students!“

“Ordered a drink that came out wrong, explained it so I could order something different as it wasn't tasting right at all. Still get charged for the old drink, infact my drink points I redeemed didn't even get accounted for. Terrible service. They won't remake your drink either, even if it's clearly wrong. don't recommend cary location its only gotten worse.“

“Delicious pastries 🥮 and macaroons 🇫🇷, French press coffee and frozen sweet treats too.“

“Such a cute coffee shop on Franklin Street! There's a lot of space inside to do work or chat with friends. I got a lavender iced latte, which I thought tasted great. It's also the same price for any size drink! The barista was also very nice and helped me pick out coffee beans.“

“Really enjoyed the experience! Thank you for the excellent service. 🙂“

“On the night of the UNC-Duke game, February 7th, this Starbucks on Franklin Street showed my family a kindness I will never forget. My husband became separated from us in the post-game crowds. I tracked him via Find My iPhone and found him through the window — hunched over, his blood sugar dangerously low. The staff had already noticed he didn't look right, let him in, and given him water before I even arrived. The employee at the door let me in immediately when I explained who he was. While I went back out into the chaos to find our daughter, the team kept watch.
They were handling one of the most intense nights Franklin Street sees all year — thousands of people flooding the street after a big UNC win — and yet they were calm, warm, and genuinely caring. They may not have realized how serious his situation could have become, but their instinct to look after a stranger made all the difference.
These are exactly the kind of people you hope to encounter when things go sideways. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏“

“We just finished our Easter dinner, and it was delish! Colin and company hit it out of the park with a substantial and very tasty meal. Followed the directions carefully and it was a snap. Just what we needed for a “night out”. Thanks everyone for your efforts, much appreciated. efforts, looking forward to Italian night!“

“This was our first time trying the Boba drink. It was really good! I really appreciated the nice gentleman helping us with our order because we had no idea of where to start ordering our drinks.😁“

“awesome 👌 service n very nice 👌“

“The best coffee in town. And a atmosphere that’s work friendly and not one that includes crying babies drinking vanilla steamers.:) 😂🔥👌“

“I’ve been consistently coming to this cafe since my sophomore year, and highly recommend the place to anyone who wants a caffeine boost around campus.

My personal favorite drinks are either Thai Iced Tea or Iced Vietnamese Coffee. Both cost around $5.

In addition to coffee, there is a lot of food sold, ranging from a chicken caesar salad to red velvet cake squares. The food rotates throughout the semester.

Scott runs the place and he is a fun person to talk to. He is energetic and is clearly passionate about running this cafe.

Vegetarian options: Beyond the usual salads, there are vegan pastries sold seasonally.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free food is sold here, but the menu varies by semester.

Wheelchair accessibility: The Wilkinson Building is wheelchair accessible.“

“Great location and awesome service.“

“SociaBull is a great company with great management. I highly suggest for any businesses looking for in-office coffee, soda or break room supplies. They’ll provide top notch products with even better service!“

“I got a ice pop and half a brownie and my family got each a coffee everything was delicious I would definitely recommend this here are my family's thoughts Dude. It’s a Starbucks. They just don’t let you down. You may encounter self-absorbed customers who mar you experience, but Starbucks is good at mediating even that. Use their phone app and cut the people frustrations. I always go out of my way to go to Starbucks they always have a consistent cuppa coffee it's hot on point and the staff is always very courteous the added bonus is now I have the Starbucks app so I can have my coffee waiting for me when I walk in thank you Staff are always wonderful and friendly~ Peppermint Mocha is amazing~ Great coffee and a fast drive thru Stuff is close and convienunt Didn't have to travel very far to grocery store or for fast food also walgreens auto part stores This Starbucks location is converted Schlottzky's Deli, and it has quite a bit of room. Of course, it's also popular, so despite its size, you may not find the exact chair you want at any given time.It is a great place to meet someone, have a coffee, and do a bit of networking. The location is convenient, and the service is what you'd expect from Starbucks. Such great staff working here. I met with my classmates to go over a presentation and we stayed for hours until they closed and they gave us each (6) cakes because we were studying and working so long. Super nice of them! the starbucks is close by the hotel. within walking distance and a safe commute. nice environment and plenty of coffee“

“I am a student at UNC-Chapel Hill and I come to the Starbucks at East Gate every single day, if not twice a day, to study. I am a coffee addict and switch up my Starbucks purchase every day. I purchased a white chocolate mocha that tasted like a hot coffee with frothed milk. I spoke with Whitney who was super friendly and immediately remade my drink. The remade drink tasted exactly the way it was supposed to taste. Whitney's professionalism and customer service were on point. After all, when you spend 5 dollars on a coffee it needs to taste like what you ordered and Whitney understood that! Go visit Whitney for a friendly and enjoyable experience and an awesome coffee!“

“Great service and coffee. Would definitely recommend it anyone!!!“

“Great food options, fresh baked goods, and coffee. Hours suck a bit (they close early) and staff has definitely declined over past years. They take their time during rush morning and lunch hours and often mess up orders. Miss the good old days when Chris and Mark worked there!“