50 Best Coffee Shops in Raleigh

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

“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.“

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

“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 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 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!“

“Stopped in with my Bestie for a small meal before leaving Raleigh. Looked over the menu, some great food choices. We choose to share the Sosta salad. Sat outside. Cute outside with plenty of space to eat and enjoy. A nice atmosphere. The restaurant gave us a nice serving of salad with a delicious roll. Every thing so fresh and delicious! We will definitely be back. Appears to be a nice family running this business , I love to support local businesses. I loved everything about this cafe.“

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

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

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

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

“Love everything about this place“

“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 a coffee find! Super cute roastery tucked away in an industrial area. Our barista, Sid, who was also the roaster, was so friendly! It felt like we were visiting and old friend. And the store was so cozy too. We hung out for an hour while chatting. The shop was stocked with tons of cat merch and goodies. So much to take in. Highly, highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Got my rear wheel trued here this weekend, mechanic said it would take him 30-45 mins. Ran a quick errand and then enjoyed lemonade while waiting for him to finish up. Both baristas and were really friendly and I noticed them having actual conversations with customers. Can definitely tell this place is very community focused between the local ad/event posters, local made art/accessories, and they even have a small free bin of donated cycling goods. Prices seemed reasonable for both mechanic work and cafe.“

“Coffee and Breakfast Biscuit sandwich was excellent!“

“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 👍🏼“

“Coffee is wonderful ! We enjoyed visiting !“

“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 💎“

“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 BEST tasting coffee and amazing food !!“

“Cashier was unnecessarily rude to my daughter who had a valid question. The beverages were a bit sweet for all of our taste, but still very good overall. Some very good choices to go with our delicious lunch next-door at ShabaShabu and thankfully, we got to order from our server who definitely wasn’t rude.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The BEST tasting coffee and amazing food !!“

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

“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’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!“

“Came in right at 8am. They serve black & white coffee. Friendly barista who thanked me for bringing my own mug, which sparked a convo about graduating from the same college at NCSU. If I didn’t live in Orange County, I’d come here weekly. Honestly kind of shocked a place like this is in corporate North Hills.“

“very tasty pastries!!!!!!“

“Basically, I don’t want tell you about this place so it doesn’t become too packed, but it’s a crime to not share with you the best coffee cafe/breakfast place in Raleigh. The owner is amazing, baristas are knowledgable but don’t make you feel like a fool if you don’t speak their jargon. The menu is perfect for the place. A unique gem that shouldn’t be a secret.“

“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 the cutest upscale but down to earth coffee shop I’ve ever been to! I tried the Lavender Matcha and it was so good. Good prices for the food and drinks! You can tell they use good quality matcha! Staff was very friendly as well! I will be back soon!!“

“Awesome staff!“

“Super yummy, friendly staff. Great spot!“

“I have never been more compelled to leave a good review. This place is DELICIOUS. The donuts are probably the best donuts I’ve ever had. The texture is so fluffy but filling because they’re sourdough. I got a BLT sandwich and the bread was just WOW. You can taste the love put into the food. The lady taking orders was very kind and sweet to talk to as well😊THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I will be telling all my friends about this place“

“COFFEE! of course. Makes my morning every day.“

“buen servicio👏 recomiendo al 100👏“

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

“If you’re on a diet, do NOT go to Jack and Paul… unless your diet includes “happiness,” “zero self-control,” and “just one more dessert” (which turns into five).

First off, the service? Unreal. Sergei and Svitlana don’t just serve you—they welcome you like long-lost family who finally came home… and they fully support your questionable decision to order multiple desserts “for later.” (Spoiler: there is no later.)

Now let’s talk about the food. Every single thing I’ve tried has been ridiculously good. I keep thinking, “Okay THIS will be the one that’s just decent”… nope. Wrong again. The desserts are so good they should probably come with a warning label.

Also, the place is ALWAYS packed—which tells you everything you need to know. You don’t get lines like that unless something magical is happening behind the counter.

It’s the perfect spot whether you want to grab a quick treat, hang out for a bit, or pretend you’re only there for coffee while quietly ordering dessert #3. Great for families, great for solo visits, great for anyone who enjoys joy.

Bottom line: I’ve never had a single thing there that wasn’t delicious. Honestly, the only problem is leaving.

10/10… would happily ruin my diet here again.“

“It’s a beautiful bakery, with kind staff and was overall a good experience. In my personal opinion the croissants are the absolute star of the bakery. The pimiento cheese croissant is what southern dreams are made of. The peanut butter cookies were good, as was the baguette (a little more salt and it would have been great, but that’s just being nit-picky). The cinnamon roll was a little on the dry side, maybe could have benefited from a little more glaze, but had a good flavor overall. The shortbread was the heartbreaker for me, but only because I really love shortbread and had high expectations. Shortbread is supposed to be very buttery, and I tasted very little butter. The glaze overpowered it a bit, and I think it messed with the texture as well. If it had been a bit thicker, I doubt the glaze would have affected it as it had. It’s still such a cute cookie, and it’s not the end of the world. Especially with the friendliness of the staff and the variety they had, I know it’s a lot of work and everyone is going to like different things. For me those croissants will be something I dream about, and I can’t say enough good things about. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.“

“Making customers smile one coffee cup at a time! Making dogs tails wag one pup cup at a time!

The staff here is exceptionally sweet! Probably the best customer service I’ve ever received. The coffee here doesn’t make me sick like other coffee! It’s not as acidic as the other drive through coffee shop. I think their beans are from a better location than the other coffee shops. Thanks to the staff for making a difference and serving the community one smile and wag at a time!“

“Great place, awesome coffee, dead basil plant, great baristas(my favorite is Autumn, she’s amazing!), great value, yummy food. Personal Favorites are the Jalapeño Pimento Cheese sandwich, avocado toast and banana bars that are all freshly prepared.“

“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!“

“Johanna was incredible I always have a difficult order and she helped me to craft a code that I definitely need for a busy day off work. Her hospitality and her generosity went the extra mile in my opinion and she turned an okay morning into a great day. ❤️“

“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.“

“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“