50 Best Coffee Shops in Raleigh

“Love coming to this small coffee shop! The drinks are always amazing and the staff is great!“

“So thankful to have met and heard about this amazing shop from a wonderful couple I took on a tour at my job today. Incredible product, beautiful mission, my husband and I will be supporting you! I can’t wait to come in and I have shared with coworkers.“

“We love Little Blue Bakehouse and all of the local bakers they carry. It is a happy and safe spot that is family friendly and also a great place to meet up with friends. It is also the best Raleigh spot for me, a gluten eater, to find an entire case of gluten-free baked goods for my non-gluten family and friends that they actually love and want to eat.“

“Love everything about this place“

“Swanky, comfort, & chic. Love the mug’s & atmosphere. The muffins are amazeballs!“

“Great gluten free options.“

“So thankful to have met and heard about this amazing shop from a wonderful couple I took on a tour at my job today. Incredible product, beautiful mission, my husband and I will be supporting you! I can’t wait to come in and I have shared with coworkers.“

“Great food with great people and amazing service. Everything was spectacular, fresh and very flavorful. The inside is also very cute and cozy with lovely music. Will definitely be back next time I’m in Raleigh! Do yourself a favor and visit this place :)“

“Great little neighborhood deli in N. Raleigh area. Ordered the Grand Gobbler on focaccia (bread was perfect & so fresh) & the potato salad (literally some of the best I’ve ever had). It was all so plentiful & so very good! Place has a very simple, but tasteful menu. Super nice staff working Sabrina & (Dalton brought our food out & spoke) he always does a perfect job on preparing our sandwiches! 🥪 Overall service was great! Definitely a must for a quick lunch stop! Will definitely be back asap!“

“Go see Barista Mancini. He makes the best espresso drinks“

“Truly such a lovely place! It was perfect especially with the chill in the air, a warm Americano and dessert hit the spot!“

“My daughter, her bestie and I make the trip from VA to Wake Forest whenever we get a chance to get some of the fruit pastries. We usually get one of each then some to take back with us! The owner is super nice, the bakery is warm and welcoming but above all the pastries are heavenly. We have never been disappointed. I’m ready for another trip!“

“Great staff and great coffee. The iced carmel latte is my favorite.“

“The atmosphere at The Bike Library Cafe is cozy and would be a good place to either hang out or work. Kallie and Sabrina were super friendly and helpful with excrement service! The coffee was very tasty, and I recommend the current seasonal Spanish flavoring. Be sure to stop by.“

“This is an amazing local coffee shop with an eclectic relaxed feel which is a welcome change from corporate coffee chains. Everyone that works here is beyond friendly and genuinely wants you to enjoy their coffee and your time there. I drink my coffee black, so the flavor can't hide behind creamer and sugar, which it does not need to with this amazing coffee. Plan on making this a routine stop when you are in the area!“

“Coffee was delicious and very well priced! The chocolates were amazing!“

“First time in Raleigh and was looking for a bar and some coffee. I didn’t think I would get both until we went to Sir Walter Coffee. Painkiller cocktail and salted caramel espresso martinis were incredible. Super friendly atmosphere and Matteo makes awesome drinks. Highly recommend 👍🏼“

“My barista, Sheridan, was an absolute delight. Her warm and friendly demeanor made me feel right at home. She went above and beyond to ensure that I had everything I needed, making my experience at the store truly exceptional. I would happily return just to have her as my barista. Every store should have a barista like her.“

“What an experience Sola is! A family farm to fork style coffee & plates place. Fresh ingredients with a smile. If you’re a local, you go to Sola! Great patio and place to meet for a quick business zoom call or a fun place to meet a gf for coffee!“

“This is the best chocolate I’ve ever had, and I’ve had some chocolate. Escazu’ brings great artistic creativity to chocolate making, and there’s always a new treat on the menu. Recommend the guided chocolate tasting events - they do private parties and corporate events. I’m hosting a virtual brunch as soon as I can book them.“

“Coffee and Breakfast Biscuit sandwich was excellent!“

“Coffee is wonderful ! We enjoyed visiting !“

“I came from their previous location and I was not disappointed. I will always recommend Tepuy as my favorite place for donuts. They are fluffy and MASSIVE (enough for two people minimum). They always have new and creative flavors as well as a wide selection of regulars that are always nice“

“Super yummy, friendly staff. Great spot!“

“I wasn’t sure what I wanted. I told the young lady at the drive-through what I normally lean towards and I told her to surprise me with an iced or hot and make it something yummy. Boy did deja brew deliver! I have now told anybody in my path about how awesome my experience was there. #SupportLocalBusinesses“

“Great coffee and staff. I love their matcha. Very family friendly, they have books for kiddos to read and even a kid drink menu. I love that they have a few GF/V pastry options as well since we have a lot of food allergies in my family!“

“Another journey for our Raleigh Coffee Passport and another hit! Great atmosphere for studying or just chilling out. We got the Bomb-bon and The Bedsheet Latte along with a Coffee cake! The Bedsheet latte was 10/10 and the staff were super friendly and courteous! If we are near in the future will definitely stop back by!“

“I’m PDO, (pretty damn old) and don’t do well with all the modern technology. It was NO problem at Caribou. Elyse assisted me, patiently guiding me through and explaining how to do it. And then, the barista made a most delicious hot coffee beverage especially for me. It was wonderful and I will return again and encourage others to visit also. Thank you!“

“I visited this boba place for the first time and had a pretty good experience overall. The shop was nice, clean, and well-organized, which made it feel comfortable right away. They offer a wide variety of flavors and options, which I really liked.

The drink I ordered was just okay—not the best—but I’m definitely willing to go back and try other flavors, especially milk-based drinks instead of tea to see if I enjoy those more.

Customer service was good, and the staff were friendly. One fun thing they have is a game machine—it costs $2 to try each time. Unfortunately, we didn’t win, but it was still fun to try.

The restroom was clean and smelled good, which is always a plus. Prices were reasonable for the quality and service, and there was enough parking space available, which made the visit easy and convenient.

Overall, a nice spot that I’d visit again to explore more of their menu“

“The display was exquisite and I am very pleased with the customer service. My donut thingy (it’s some fancy name I don’t remember) with strawberry vanilla cream was very tasty as well. The atmosphere was peaceful and I was able to get some work done despite it being busy.“

“The BEST tasting coffee and amazing food !!“

“The BEST tasting coffee and amazing food !!“

“Lucky Tree is my favorite place to be. They have delicious baked goods, coffees, teas, IPAs, and Meades. The atmosphere is artsy, eclectic, and inclusive. Local artists sell an array of items. Also, I LOVE open mic nights!!! This place is a gem 💎“

“Super quiet place tucked inside ShabaShabu. I didn’t know I needed a flavorful chicken soup for breakfast until I got the Khao Soi. Also had a few bites of the Chicken Katsu croissant sandwich and it was also amazing. Coffee was the perfect temperature. We’ll be back 🙂“

“A sweet friend of mine got me a bag of your Pepita and Sesame Caramel Popcorn and I have to tell you - IT IS DELICIOUS!! I had to Google Pepita and now I can say I like those better than pumpkin seeds. I can't comment on service or atmosphere bc I received this as a gift. But I can say - this popcorn is 10 out of 10! I love it!!“

“My dining experience here was above and beyond. The food was not crazy priced and they absolutely could because the quality was unmatched. From the moment we walked in and saw the nice decor and how clean it was I was excited we met Shaun at the door he was very helpful and explained how to go about ordering our food. I did not order a full meal. I did à la carte and he was so helpful. The food was amazing flavor. The jelly and the biscuits were to die for I got the brisket, potatoes and fried green tomatoes. I’m used to going to restaurants and then being upset that I won’t order a whole meal but I prefer à la cart so I can try different items that I want 10 out of 10 definitely will return the GM Anthony Perry was also amazing. We will definitely be returning.“

“The pumpkin pie we got for Thanksgiving was absolutely delicious. The buttery, flaky crust and perfect spice profile was perfect and we will be ordering another for Christmas and want to try the apple pie as well!“

“A cozy little spot for coffee, tea, and reading. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The Mango Black Tea is a must-try—tasty, refreshing, and full of flavor. Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for a nice place to unwind!“

“buen servicio👏 recomiendo al 100👏“

“Great atmosphere with plenty of seating to relax. Great coffee and pastries. Friendly welcoming employees. And clean rest rooms.“

“very tasty pastries!!!!!!“

“ice coffee or the hot always a good way to start your day“

“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 changing seasonal menu is something to look forward to! Creative Desserts, delicious drinks, you can't go wrong at Bittersweet!“

“Their coffee is delicious! We love their Asiago bagels as well!“

“I like the daily specials they have. Everyone is so friendly. My first time there I had a large order and Stephanie helped me out to my car. This is my new favorite place to stop for a coffee.“

“This is a small quaint little nook with a friendly atmosphere. But what I love most is their outdoor lounge area where you relax and read, study or people watch. Today is a good day for whatever you like. And yes, it inform this person that I was taking this picture and he may be in it. He consented by saying, “Oh, I don’t mind.” 😊“

“There's ALWAYS something new! This place has so many options and I love it. Teas, protein, filling foods and an amazing atmosphere filled with smiles. I love it for all my on the go moments. When I need a quick after workout or a healthy refresher, this is where I run to. Thanks for all the help when I can't make up my mind lol.“

“Great atmosphere, coffee and food. Glad your back!“

“There isn’t a Caribou close to me, but when I visit my daughter we have started grabbing a blended cooler. We get an extra shot of espresso and we’ve tried the Campfire and the Mint Condition and they have both been excellent. Very consistent quality. Clean inside the store and plenty of parking. We look forward to it every week!“