I stopped by BREW for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it. They have three locations around the area but I have only tried this one. A friend recommended this place to me, and after learning that they support and carry several other small businesses' goods from around the Triangle, I knew I was going to become a regular here. The people were great, prices are fair, and the shop is very spacious and bright. I ended up ordering a lavender latte with oat milk, and my friend got a hot chocolate. The baristas brought the beverages to us which was a nice touch that I don't see too often at coffee shops these days. The drinks were beautifully made and tasted great, too. As for COVID safety, I was pleasantly surprised that I felt completely safe during the hour or so I spent here. They require guests to wear face masks at all times and ask that you only pull them down to take a sip/bite, then promptly pull it right back up (over your nose!). I definitely see myself returning with my macbook and passion planner to spend a few hours hard at work here. So glad I found this place!
Jennifer J
Customer service was great, espresso was great. But $3 for a single shot of expresso is disappointing.
Sarah K.
Great quality espresso beans! A cup of hot latte is $4 (without tax) and about 12 oz. I was specifically looking for decaf brew coffee in the afternoon and they were unable to serve decaf brewed so I had to forego my cafe au lait order. I taste the difference usually and prefer the brewed coffee over an espresso drink. I appreciated that the latte was not milky to the point where I'm looking for just hints of coffee, but the latte was portioned so nicely that it was a good cup of coffee and milk. Parking gets tight during the peak hours since there's a lot of people working on their laptops and sitting around. I found "parking" at the side of the building leading to an alley to order and takeout only.
This Was The Scene
I love this place. Every Saturday I look forward to editing my podcast while drinking their cold brew and crushing the avocado toast at Gateway.
Caroline Malouse
I LOVE this place. The baristas are all super talented and sweet, and the specialty drinks are clever and delicious. The snacks and food are all great. The space is gorgeous too, it’s somehow open and cozy at the same time. They open their big garage door when the weather is nice, so it’s a great place to be when you need to get work done but you’d rather be outside. It’s also a great location just a short drive or bike ride from downtown, and it’s so close to a bunch of other great spots like Union Special and Craft Habit, so you can make a day of it.
Maria Southard
Love this coffee shop! It’s beautifully decorated always. Spacious. With friendly service, excellent coffee!! and baller seasonal menu, this is my go-to hang.Also highly recommend grabbing a snack on your way out in the form of carbs from Union Special, the bakery next door.
Alice Danzie
The location is visually pleasing and the baristas are good at what they do. I’d definitely recommend.
Patrick Madigan
One of the best shops in the Triangle. Brew consistently delivers quality drinks in a beautiful environment－and now great cocktails, too. This location is my favorite of the handful so far, with the large wraparound bar and ample daylighting. Great for business or social meetings, daydreaming/sketching, and of course hunkering down for a solo study or work session. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable－can't ask for much more. Thanks, Brew!
Anna L.
Great people, great coffee, great food, great atmosphere. One of my favorites spots to work during the day, and I can't wait to try their new cocktail menu.
Sarah Chittenden
Stopped here today on our way through town. Lots of open space as well as seating. We ordered 2 drinks and they were good (cafe au lait and latte) however it did seem to take a long time for the drinks to come out and there was no one waiting in front of us. Would come back but would be cautious if we were in a hurry.
Good coffee, plenty of space, many outlets, good music. A great place to work remotely or chill out.
Jon Horton
Great new spot for Brew! Nice open area, good for co-working, grabbing some coffee, beer, cocktails, or a bite to eat.
Lauren C.
After ordering a coffee and bagel with cream cheese, I waited 15 min for my bagel even though there were only a few other people in the shop and I was the only one that had ordered food. While waiting, I watched the person working in the kitchen Walk out of the kitchen, leave the store, and stand around talking to another customer before going back into the kitchen. The other staff were just standing around the coffee bar during this time. When I finally got my bagel, it had a small dollop of cream cheese on the side, which only covered half of my bagel. I asked for more and the staff was kind enough to give me another side of cream cheese. Cool space but I won't be back.
Eseosa Rain
They have Tyler and he is truly one the most knowledgeable and passionate Barista’s in NC.
Erik Newby
Raleigh is definitely upping its craft coffee shop game. This location is beautiful with thoughtful consideration to natural light, openness, and overall esthetics. It’s also conducive to coworking if you are looking for a spot to set up shop for a few hours.
I stopped by BREW for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it. They have three locations around the area but I have only tried this one. A friend recommended this place to me, and after learning that they support and carry several other small businesses' goods from around the Triangle, I knew I was going to become a regular here. The people were great, prices are fair, and the shop is very spacious and bright. I ended up ordering a lavender latte with oat milk, and my friend got a hot chocolate. The baristas brought the beverages to us which was a nice touch that I don't see too often at coffee shops these days. The drinks were beautifully made and tasted great, too. As for COVID safety, I was pleasantly surprised that I felt completely safe during the hour or so I spent here. They require guests to wear face masks at all times and ask that you only pull them down to take a sip/bite, then promptly pull it right back up (over your nose!). I definitely see myself returning with my macbook and passion planner to spend a few hours hard at work here. So glad I found this place!
Customer service was great, espresso was great. But $3 for a single shot of expresso is disappointing.
Great quality espresso beans! A cup of hot latte is $4 (without tax) and about 12 oz. I was specifically looking for decaf brew coffee in the afternoon and they were unable to serve decaf brewed so I had to forego my cafe au lait order. I taste the difference usually and prefer the brewed coffee over an espresso drink. I appreciated that the latte was not milky to the point where I'm looking for just hints of coffee, but the latte was portioned so nicely that it was a good cup of coffee and milk. Parking gets tight during the peak hours since there's a lot of people working on their laptops and sitting around. I found "parking" at the side of the building leading to an alley to order and takeout only.
I love this place. Every Saturday I look forward to editing my podcast while drinking their cold brew and crushing the avocado toast at Gateway.
I LOVE this place. The baristas are all super talented and sweet, and the specialty drinks are clever and delicious. The snacks and food are all great. The space is gorgeous too, it’s somehow open and cozy at the same time. They open their big garage door when the weather is nice, so it’s a great place to be when you need to get work done but you’d rather be outside. It’s also a great location just a short drive or bike ride from downtown, and it’s so close to a bunch of other great spots like Union Special and Craft Habit, so you can make a day of it.
Love this coffee shop! It’s beautifully decorated always. Spacious. With friendly service, excellent coffee!! and baller seasonal menu, this is my go-to hang.Also highly recommend grabbing a snack on your way out in the form of carbs from Union Special, the bakery next door.
The location is visually pleasing and the baristas are good at what they do. I’d definitely recommend.
One of the best shops in the Triangle. Brew consistently delivers quality drinks in a beautiful environment－and now great cocktails, too. This location is my favorite of the handful so far, with the large wraparound bar and ample daylighting. Great for business or social meetings, daydreaming/sketching, and of course hunkering down for a solo study or work session. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable－can't ask for much more. Thanks, Brew!
Great people, great coffee, great food, great atmosphere. One of my favorites spots to work during the day, and I can't wait to try their new cocktail menu.
Stopped here today on our way through town. Lots of open space as well as seating. We ordered 2 drinks and they were good (cafe au lait and latte) however it did seem to take a long time for the drinks to come out and there was no one waiting in front of us. Would come back but would be cautious if we were in a hurry.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good coffee, plenty of space, many outlets, good music. A great place to work remotely or chill out.
Great new spot for Brew! Nice open area, good for co-working, grabbing some coffee, beer, cocktails, or a bite to eat.
After ordering a coffee and bagel with cream cheese, I waited 15 min for my bagel even though there were only a few other people in the shop and I was the only one that had ordered food. While waiting, I watched the person working in the kitchen Walk out of the kitchen, leave the store, and stand around talking to another customer before going back into the kitchen. The other staff were just standing around the coffee bar during this time. When I finally got my bagel, it had a small dollop of cream cheese on the side, which only covered half of my bagel. I asked for more and the staff was kind enough to give me another side of cream cheese. Cool space but I won't be back.
They have Tyler and he is truly one the most knowledgeable and passionate Barista’s in NC.
Raleigh is definitely upping its craft coffee shop game. This location is beautiful with thoughtful consideration to natural light, openness, and overall esthetics. It’s also conducive to coworking if you are looking for a spot to set up shop for a few hours.