the poplar cafe

1114 Environ Way, Chapel Hill
(919) 904-7044

Recent Reviews

renee M

I don’t know if the store is closing down or something but it never seemed to be open despite what the hours of operation says.Word of advice, either change your hours of operation or just close it up, stop giving your customer empty promises.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Larry M.

Closed on a Saturday morning during posted business hours. Very sad. Very unamerican, frankly. Pipes looked to be in order, no leaks. Usually I will excuse a closure due to a leak, as they are more common than you think. But again, no leak in sight.

G Santana

The gmap said open on sat but it was closed.. not sure if they are open on the weekend..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Jimmy K.

This is one of my very rare zero star ratings. I hate to give bad reviews but when the shoe fits... I ordered my drink, paid, and waited. Several people ordered after me and all got their drinks. I asked about mine and was told it was made already, however, it was not on the counter. I asked again and was told that someone else must have taken it. Was I ignorant to think the lady would just make another for me? No, she wanted me to question everyone there to see who got my drink and have that person come pay for it. I didn't want to argue as I with some work colleagues. After some back and forth she would not make another one unless I paid a second time. In the end, I ended up paying for a coffee I never got. Just absolute terrible customer service.

Mike Lovell

Such a great place to hang out and have a coffee! Lifesaver in the morning - thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alexis Jones

Super cozy cafe w/ delicious coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mocha Latte

Alexis J.

Great vibes and sweet drinks! I highly recommend a blended mocha latte and a lemon poppyseed muffin to pair. I am excited to try their new ice cream sandwiches and waffles!

Amy Stuckey

Worst experience ever! I paid 8 dollars for a small iced latte and then was told that they have no lids for their cups. I ended up spilling the coffee all over my shirt. Won’t be going back there.

Kimberly Liu

Really cute space that serves great coffee, nice place to work or just relax.

Mark G.

I've been here a few times and usually had reasonable experiences. The coffee is usually good, except the barista today burnt the espresso shot and definitely did not know how to froth milk. Past e Peru bed coffees have been 4/5,4/5,3/5 this time it was 1.5/5. So avg around 3/5. Secondly, I'd appreciate them getting lids that fit their cups. The slightest amount of pressure and the lid pops off. Spilled it over my sweater in aldi. It repeatedly had to be adjusted before and after the spill so I know it wasn't just a one time thing/me being clumsy.

Miranda Lanning

The space was cute, service friendly. But I could hardly drink my mocha and nether could my partner. The barista must have put in too much of the flavoring because we couldn’t drink it. Reminded me of mixing sheets coffee with hot coco. Might try again in hopes this was an off day.

Kelly W.

Maybe it was an off day, but this spot did not have a good vibe at all. The barista was efficient but in no way friendly or welcoming. The space needs a rework. It's not functional for more than a few people and a meeting or two (little rooms). The overall vibe is not "cool coffee place where people gather." It feels more like where folks come in from the nearby hotel to get a coffee and muffin but nothing more. Has potential, but needs a space rework and more energy for me to go back.

Jess Foday

no vegan options (only oat milk), mediocre looking pastries, coffee was fine, tea menu was missing, simple/kind of outdated decor, rentable roomsWheelchair accessibility: no stairs and wide halls

vicki and Creppy

I have never been here before and it’s a nice quiet place and great way to get coffee without worrying about dairy being in my cofeeDietary restrictions: I am allergic to eggs and cows milk so it’s nice to be able to have cofee without worrying about cross contamination

Sarah McClellen

Great coffee shop and great coffee! Limited space for laptop work, but plenty of couches and chairs for conversations.

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