NoRa Cafe

12333 Strickland Rd, Raleigh
(919) 322-2202

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Aimee Scott

Great gluten free options.

Sharat Nagaraj

Lots of unique coffee options and blueberry scone was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Rob Mihelic

Decent drinks, good food, immaculate vibes. Plenty of seating and a great place to work from home, get lunch, or coffee with a friend.

Very clean and a lot of books! Plenty of parking.

I love the lavender mint tea! Great way to chill and relax

I really appreciate the refills on dip coffee and teas

Kid-friendliness: Changing tables in the bathroom

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant

Rick Martin

Believe it or not, I drove from Graham, NC for a GF breakfast sausage biscuit because of the reviews. Unfortunately, the kitchen was closed by the time I got here. However, I was able to have a GF biscuit warmed up for me. It was better than I had hoped! I will be back before the kitchen closes next time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches

Ryan Faircloth

Been meaning to write a review for years. I come every Sunday with my 3 kids and have started coming a couple times during the week as well. This is a perfect place to sit and work peacefully during the week or socialize on weekends. The staff is incredibly friendly … like Chick-fil-a friendly. They truly build a culture with their team and there is very little turnover. My kids knock over waters or worse and they all come out like a swarm of bees and have it cleaned up before I can tell them we spilled something. Once, I asked for help finding a high chair and the next week, they had 2 brand new high chairs. I had not complained or made a fuss … they just chose to be pro-active. Very well run business and it’s no surprise that it seems to thrive in the same spot where previous coffee shops have failed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Banos

Dietary restrictions: Today they give me the wrong sandwich twice and the coffee with the wrong milk twice
They don’t have good gluten free anymore
I will change coffee store, sorry, is not good anymore

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Bakery

TheBwsymons

Excellent coffee, tea and sandwiches

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches

Autumn Roth

I ordered a chicken salad on a croissant and they presented me with this burnt croissant. I then asked if I could get a different croissant since the one I was handed was burnt. I then got attitude from the employee and they went back to bring me a new croissant. There was 2 ladies behind me telling me how rude the employee was and how they wouldn’t eat the sandwich either. When the employee came back they “tossed” the croissant on the counter and walked away with an attitude. I had 2 bystanders witness this and we were all shocked. Safe to say that the whole encounter was unprofessional and rude.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rich Z

#1 coffee and bakery place, hands down!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Bailey Elkins

Love this shop! The chai is the best around and all of the flavors are balanced out so good with their drinks. The staff is so kind with quick service and the sitting area is big enough for lots of people to come study, have a coffee date, etc. indoor and outdoor seating!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Yvette LeBlanc

I’ve always enjoyed this place! Great chai and London fogs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chuck Behm

Cool place with awesome people. Lots of Gluten free options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lane Kranock

Was excited to check this place out with my mom because she lives close and it looked cool.

My mom and I ordered separately. She got a coffee. The cashier took down her name. I liked the beer selection and got a beer and ordered a coffee. The cashier was taking a long time to ring out the beer. When he finally did it, and I told him my coffee order, he asked for my name.

My mother and I went to sit down. We waited a while wondering how we were gonna know our drinks were ready. I went up to the counter to check. My mom's drink was ready but mine wasn't so I waited.

The baristas asked me what I was waiting for. I told them my name and the dude who rang me out said that I had only gotten a beer. I told him I had also ordered a coffee. They asked me what I wanted but at that point I was really bummed by the whole experience so I said forget it.

The dude asked for my name when I checked out so I assumed it was for a coffee. Not only did he forget, but he doubled down and said I only ordered a beer. Why did it take so long to ring out one beer and why was that so difficult that he forgot I ordered a coffee?

The place was busy but my mom and I were the only two ones in line at that point. I just felt like the baristas didn't care and frankly it was a bad experience.

Service: 1

David Klionsky

Such a warm and welcoming vibe at this place...good drinks and food, plenty of tables, and so many books lining the shelves. best of all, the staff here are so kind...they treat everyone like a family member. My favorite place to curl up with a coffee and a book!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carrboro Coffee Roasters, Liege Waffle

Deaton Bednar

I am not from the area, but wish I was so I could come here once a week as a customer waiting in line with me mentioned as she recommended her favorite pastries. The good experience continued when Nicole helped me with my order, made her recommendations gave me excellent pastries and coffee. She also, knowing that I was from out of town offered a refill in of coffee in a to-go cup. I felt comfortable, welcome, and relaxed in a place whose choices seem to align with my values. Excellent place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

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