Drift Cafe Ridgewood

3510 Wade Ave, Raleigh
(910) 236-3033

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Megan Mallard

Pretty breakfast food and really good coffee. It often looks like there’s a big wait but it’s usually just 20 minutes to get a table

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

debi green

Let’s just say I’m a pancake snob. I’m always on the search for the best pancakes anywhere I go, so when the plate was set down and 3 tiny pancakes were in front of me I was skeptical. Do not let the size of these be deceiving. Amazing! Go get you some! I’m a scrambled egg girl and these didn’t disappoint either, and since it’s a coffee shop yes the coffee is top notch too.

I AM Lonnda Nicole

Belting “Give me the beat boys and free my sooouuull, I wanna get lost in the rock n roll and DRIFT AWAYYYYY…!” The granola with fresh berries and honey are a whole vibe…just drift it out…mmmm

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathan “JES” Shough

Fantastic location to catch a nice meal in an inviting and warm environment. Staff are all engaging and the quality of and presentation of the food is professional!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sophia Balentine

All of our food was so delicious. Had the crispy potatoes brekkie which was so good. The coffee was also very well done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyra tehve swallow

We had a wonderful lunch - the Crispy Potato Brekkie was amazing! Our waiter Erik was attentive and friendly. Coffee was awesome. We will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

FAROOQ SHAIK

The Blue Cloud Latte, made with Butterfly Pea Flower Powder, was absolutely exceptional a definite must‑try. The service is warm and attentive, and the overall vibe makes it a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy your time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J

Aesthetic little cafe. They have a nice selection for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Outside seating is available, some with umbrellas.

A great selection of beverages from coffees, specialty teas, smoothies, and cocktails.

The super green smoothie was 10/10.
The salted coconut oat coldie (non dairy iced coffee) 10/10.
Alpine berry tea, iced 10/10. Sweetness level can be adjusted to your preference.

The only acai bowl available was ok, 7/10, and a little pricey at $15. It was quite loud inside between the music and conversations. The outside seating was very nice, spacious, and private.

Good service.
Appropriate wait time for food and drinks during a busy time.

The current photos of the menu in precious reviews are outdated, so I added the current one as of 3/19/25.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Green Smoothie

Jen L

Waitress rolled her eyes and was very rude.

James Campbell

Excellent coffee and food. I like the ability convert sandwiches and burritos to bowls. The place is very open-concept and bright which great for chilly mornings. Especially good home fries and specialty drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

omar iman

The price is too high and also they force me to pay extra $50 dollars more as a tip, i guess. I am done with that place.

Christopher Bell

I had such a great experience at this breakfast spot! The potatoes were perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the garlic aioli sauce that came with them was absolutely delicious. I also ordered the Blue Cloud Latte, and it was to die for, easily one of the best specialty lattes I’ve had in a long time.

We tried both the Biscoff Stack pancakes and the Savory Stack, and they were amazing in completely different ways. The Biscoff Stack was sweet, rich, and full of flavor, while the Savory Stack was hearty and so yummy.

The staff was also incredibly friendly and helped us pick out some great items with their recommendations, which made the experience even better.

Overall, everything we ordered was a hit. I’d definitely come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great breakfast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin Slack

Loved my experience! It was my first time and Erik was an excellent server. Very attentive, great personality, and fast service. Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donovan Loomis

It’s a little pricey but the food is tasty, service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere is great! Can definitely recommend their açaí bowls and avocado toast.
They also have a nice outdoor seating area.
Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Camp H.

They have paper straws and what they serve is overpriced.

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