28 Best Cafes near Carrboro

“Grata Dinner is a gem! The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, going out of his way to accommodate both me and my little ones. As a mom of three with celiac, I was thrilled to find such an extensive gluten-free menu. The pancakes, chicken and waffles, and the french toast were all amazing. You’d never know they were gluten free! Grata Dinner is a must visit.“

“Decent local independent coffee roaster that resells its beans in various locations. They do a decent job making drinks at the Open Eye Cafe, which is the retail location for the roasters. It's a pretty busy place, but they manage to take care of customers pretty quickly.“

“Great local hangout with great vibes“

“Loved the friendly atmosphere and dog friendly“

“Wonderful space to relax and interact with adoptable cats!“

“The Bean Flower is hands down the best boba shop in the triangle, and I love putting money in the pocket for a born and bred Durham biz owner- a real person not a corporation. CC and her team worked really hard on this menu, and it shows. The specials are really unique and delicious (chai nog, corn milk, and the malted orange hot chocolate have been standouts). But the main reason I go is for the chai. It's really authentic, sweet, spicy, and delicious.

I can tell that CC and her team are genuinely community driven and I'm so glad we have this spot in Durham.“

“Fantastic healthy meal choices and a hot and cold drink selection that helps you power through any task.“

“The Sweet Tea Cafe is truly one of a kind.

The guy who runs it is awesome - genuinely super cool, and passionate about what he does. And the tea? Hands down the best I’ve ever had.

If you’re looking for somewhere unique with great vibes to take someone in Durham, this is absolutely the place - especially when the weather is beautiful and you can just hang out and relax.

My boyfriend and I jokingly call it the “forbidden” tea shop because it always seems to be open on days I’m working 😂 but whenever I get a day off, it feels like a little treat.

Can’t recommend it enough!“

“Absolutely wonderful! Lovely atmosphere, next level customer service and delicious coffee! What a wonderful and convenient shop to have in the shopping center! Looking forward to the new Onelife Fitness opening there--this is the perfect place to grab your coffee after your workout!“

“Great coffee in a lovely location!“

“Best goat vindaloo i’ve ever tasted“

“Food was delicious. Very happy.“

“Had a great experience here ! Taylor was a great server , will definitely be back and will be asking for her !!“

“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.“

“love this place! cool, inclusive atmosphere. great food and even better people!“

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

“We recently ordered lunch for our office from Saladelia Cafe + Catering and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with something for everyone on our team to enjoy. Everything arrived on time and well organized, which made serving a large office group incredibly easy.

The quality of the ingredients really stood out, and the variety made it perfect for a professional office lunch. Our team had nothing but great things to say, and several people went back for seconds! We truly appreciate the reliable service and delicious food and look forward to ordering from Saladelia again for future office events.“

“Amber was awesome to us and the food was perfect!“

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

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

“Mrs Carolina and Chief Robert Thankyou for the Great Hospitality, Prompt, fresh Service, Mrs chemistry Carolina you got me coming back for more of that delicious Mexican white chocolate with enough spice. Mr Robert I appreciate your Prompt, upbeat, swift, but Patient Service!!!!! I love how you do it with Cheer on your Heart!!! Mrs Chemistry Carolina give Starbucks a riun for their mulch, dinero, money you TWO ROCK THANK YOU!!!!!!!“

“Cafe McColl is a delightful, business casual dining establishment where friends are family and family means olive garden. Tourists and locals alike flock to Cafe McColl, or "La Comida Grande", in search of coffee, food, or maybe just a smiling face. There are many options to choose from - Cafe McColl offers an international pantheon of exquisite and fairly priced meals for even the most discerning of palettes. Might this reviewer suggest the daringly authentic 'Kung Pao Chicken' or the whimsical and exotic "Cheese Quesadilla". If these sound intimidating to the reader, the cafe also offers bagels, a salad bar, and their lunch-time special, claustrophobia.“

“Had the chimmichurra sauce with rice and skewered chicken Fingerling potatoes extra chimmichurra . It was absolutely amazing. Please share the chimmichurra recipe I've had many in my life but not as excellent as the one you guys made!!!! Top score for the entire meal!

Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie lover options too

Kid-friendliness: Yes its in the childrens hospital!

Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator access

Dietary restrictions: Healthy options available“

“I'm a lover of crepes and smoothies so I love this place. If you have a sweet tooth, a Nutella crepe with banana and/or strawberry is the way to go! for more of a savory dish, the chicken pesto crepe is my favorite. I also love the smoothies- all 3 flavors are delicious!“

“Came in right when they opened. Place was cleaned, lady was nice, available items are ok if you’re just looking for something to eat and not spend too much at the local food truck or going out. They have cold sandwiches as well as some hot items. Deserts, snacks, drinks, salads, etc. I purchased at the food truck before coming in here to eat, and should have came in here first. So, try for yourself first before going off someone else’s experience reviews. Specially when they’re negative comments.“

“That have a great deal of food“