41 Best Coffee Shops near Carrboro

“I’m a newcomer Where have I been all this time ?“

“Nice location with nice atmosphere“

“Great local hangout with great vibes“

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

“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.“

“Today, I was touched by an extraordinary act of kindness at a coffee shop. When a customer accidentally spilled their drink, the barista didn’t miss a beat—cheerfully remaking the order with a warm smile, while their colleague swiftly cleaned up the mess. It was a small moment, but it radiated genuine care and teamwork, leaving a lasting impression. Thank you for reminding me how small gestures can brighten“

“Always great. Been coming here for ~10 years. Maybe a little longer. Service is always great, drinks are reliably good, and on the occasion a drink is not great or if there is a mistake, they are ALWAYS happy to fix things with no hesitation or hassle. 10/10“

“Everything! Love their chai latte.“

“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!“

“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!“

“I recently photographed a wedding at The Honeysuckle Tea House, and while the rain kept me from exploring the grounds as much as I’d have liked, it’s clear this is a unique and charming venue. The rustic, cozy atmosphere inside made for a warm and inviting setting despite the weather, and the surrounding greenery added a beautiful, natural backdrop. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout the event, which made the day run smoothly. I can only imagine how lovely the outdoor areas must be on a clear day—definitely a venue worth considering for anyone wanting a scenic, laid-back space with great hospitality.“

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

“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!“

“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 coffee in a lovely location!“

“The drink I ordered was absolutely delicious. The people there were super kind. The chairs are very low, so get your knees ready. Also a divider/barrier between the food and counter would be nice to see as someone who doesn't like people talking and breathing over their food. But overall, sweet spot and I'll be back.“

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

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

“Food was delicious. Very happy.“

“Order the Tigerz Woodz!! I repeat, ORDER THE TIGERZ WOODZ!!!! The most incredible Arnold Palmer you’ll ever have in your life. My dad has been ordering nothing but Arnie palmers when he goes out for the past 20+ years and he claimed this is the best one he’s ever had. The mango pie drink was also absolutely exquisite ?“

“We really like the consistency of the quality across the duck donuts franchises. The donuts here are just as good as the original location in Duck, NC. Our favorite topping is by far the raspberry drizzle, it is fantastic! This location was clean and the employees were friendly.“

“Visited this location for lunch, and was less than impressed. Our table had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich w/fries, cream of potato soup, cascade sald, and lavender latte. The sandwich was okay, but lacked the flavor and moistness southern buttermilk friend chicken. The salad was fine. The cream of potato soup, tasted like cream water, lacking actual potato flavor. Highlight of the dish were the fries, which were fantastic. And the lavendar latte was good as well. Service was good, as well atmosphere, but it was quite chilling in the venue, so dress warm.“

“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!“

“Much better atmosphere since they moved into this newer location from across the street. Very convenient too! It has a bright and airy energetic vibe.

Parking: May need to walk a few blocks to a municipal paid lot. But that means you can burn off that extra mocha.“

“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.“

“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.😁“

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

“The employees at this location are the absolute best! I always feel welcomed every time I go in to get my beverage/food, they never disappoint! I come to this location quite often and every time I’m always greeted and helped with as soon as I step into the establishment. Will always be my go to place ! :)“

“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.“

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

“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 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!“

“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!“

“Ashley made my experience here very positive. She was incredibly friendly and worked really hard to get me my order even with her being the only one working at the store. She really made my experience positive and I will definitely be back to buy a drink again soon.“

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

“I love stone and leaf. The staff is always so friendly and helpful (with one exception u know who u are…) Also those muffins omg 😩. But yeah the study vibes are great and I love how they always have music playing truly a great social and productive environment“

“Great low sugar coffee ever.“

“Five stars all the way you can never go home at Starbucks unless you get someone who doesn't know what the hell they're doing

Vegetarian options: A pastry

Kid-friendliness: Kids are everywhere

Parking: Parking there was a huge parking lot because this is located inside a Target“

“Overall this Starbucks is fine, but improvements could be added.-Five star great quality costumer service.-Quick workers-Workers strive to make going to this Starbucks a good experience-Adds too much ice to the drink, when asked for light ice-Long lines due to being understaffedOverall this place has some cons, but overall decent.

Kid-friendliness: Workers seem to be kind to children

Parking: Limited parking

Wheelchair accessibility: There is no stairs in this location“

“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.“

“coffee early morning & during lunch ,& after work ,& maybe a sandwich or Apple turnover ,yummy and calm down.“