50 Best Coffee Shops in Raleigh

“they have the best chai I've ever had perfect amount of spice. they're cheddar and chive biscuit is ginormous and flaky and fluffy and delicious. but the real highlight? Is there macarons they are the most heavenly thing I think I've ever eaten.“

“A swanky & tasty place for brunch. They had their own unique stamp on everything, from the steak & eggs to the chairs, & silverware.“

“They are wonderful and friendly to their customers“

“There was a small line to get in on the Saturday morning we went. But i t was worth the wait in my opinion. Great variety of food and coffee. We tried both sweet and savory stuff. The croissant was perfection and the latte was good. Other stuff like the quiche and ham and cheese were decent as well. They also have a parking lot in front in addition to street parking.“

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“Stopped in for a cold brew and it was the best cold brew I've ever had. The coffee was smooth and the notes were perfect. The barista was amazingly friendly and answered my questions and provided me with some extra coffee knowledge. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often.“

“I loved this place so much so glad that they have were you can adopt the cats I love this place and miss my last visit“

“Phenomenal lunch and dinner—we went twice in one weekend, and will absolutely come back. So impressed with the simple, yet thoughtful dishes. Happy af. 10/10“

“A hidden gem located within the Bedford community. Friendly, helpful staff. A casual menu for breakfast and lunch. Evenings offer a limited small bites menu. A great selection of wine, craft beer and cocktails! Live music most Thursdays! I highly recommend!!“

“Delicious coffee with an awesome company mission! Recommended whole heartily!“

“Delicious treats. Fun atmosphere“

“Cute and convenient location with good drinks and friendly people. Tried a variety of pastries (cinn roll, pecan sticky bun, cranberry scone, pound cake & baguette). The flavors were nice but everything was on the dry side for my taste. Maybe the oven temps are a bit too low and the pastries get dried out? The baguette flavor was great, but still just a tad too hard and dried out. I'm sure everything would be great dunked in a beverage though.“

“Wonderful cafe with delicious coffee. I tried the speciality, Minkicinno, and it was amazing. Great espresso too! The food is delicious with generous portions. I loved the chickpea side salad. The service was helpful, friendly, and attentative! They brought a liter of ice water so I really appreciated that. There is outside seating with a nice atmosphere and comfy inside seating. I recommend!“

“Ok so finally found a proper crossaint place - look no further- a globally astute high quality crossiantery …worthy of being anywhere in the world… not like some in nc…:) definitely a must for the triangle.. can’t wait for them to put savoury croissants on the “

“wonderful, cute place for delicious drinks and dessert. YUM“

“It’s inside ShabaShabu (adjoined to the restaurant). The building is a one-stop-shop for breakfast, lunch, and great coffee. I work from the cafe and move to the restaurant midday, then back again for an afternoon coffee. The staff are wonderfully kind and make me feel welcome.“

“This is absolutely one of my favorite places to get both pastries and coffee! ? Everything is so good and it a wonderful place to sit and chat.My only issue would be the attitude of some of the guys at the front (could just be the same guy on multiple days - I'm bad with faces). It's off putting and comes across like he just doesn't want to deal with people.“

“Best Vietnamese iced coffee and toasts! My cousin loved the pastries, too. Will be back!“

“My husband stumbled on Iris one day and we have been absolutely dedicated to this shop ever since. It is clear from the moment you walk in, that coffee is king and creativity key. The time and consideration they spend curating unique, high quality, experimental flavors is obvious from the moment you order to the last sip you take. They focus on quality over quantity, and execute that mission perfectly. We love sending people here who are dabbling in 3rd or 4th wave coffee or who are just curious about what that even means. Bryan has always been so good at explaining their process and his enthusiasm is contagious. Highly recommend trying their sandwiches as well! Love this place ❤️“

“Really, really delicious. Best macarons I’ve ever had!“

“Fantastic bean to bar chocolate shop selling an incredible selection of high quality chocolate they produce in house along with goods from other local businesses. The treats are not only visually stunning, but packed with superb flavors. The interior is clean, inviting, and curated well for grabbing some treats or even gifts. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and while the pricing was definitely higher, it was worth every penny. Did not have the chance to try out the coffee or anything from the cafe, but given it looked like they were using counter culture coffee and the standard set by everything else, I have no doubt it is fantastic. Whole this cute shop is not incredibly large, there is also plenty of seating available outside to hang out and enjoy your treats. Would highly recommend to check out this gem, and will most definitely return.“

“I ordered the carrot cake cold brew and I have to say, unfortunately the coffee is very weak, but the flavor is perfect! I think the drink would taste even better with an espresso shot instead of the cold brew, I’ll have to try that next time.“

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

“Great new coffee place I found using google maps. It was my first time visiting so got an order of some lattes and mixed order of their pastries they had at the counter. Looked like a good place to sit and and have coffee plus great natural lighting coming from all the windows. Would definitely make another trip out to this shop.Parking: Parking lot behind building and side of building.“

“I wouldve shared a picture of what i ordered but it didnt make it ?. The smoothies are great, I LOVE how they have combos and a very well organized store , menu and online view and presentation of their shop! Everything is categorized in case you are looking to try a certain thing. Customer service overall was great! As a first time customer I felt very comfortable. I love their positive attitude. Positive vibess . I love it . They help with any questions & have various options ! This is the best nutrition i’ve been in all North Carolina ! Literally .“

“FANtastic alternative for people who want a chill place to hang out that isn’t a bar! Great for introverts and extroverts alike!“

“Delicious Almond latte and Coffee Mule! Drop Biscuits were amazing and huge! So loved the Gouda grits with slab bacon? or pork belly? and micro greens! Yummy goodness! We will be back!❤️❤️“

“The coffee drinks are good and they have a rotating selection of beans from Black & White coffee.The drop biscuits are so delicious and you really can't go wrong with whatever you choose to go with it (jam, honey, or as a breakfast sandwich) [same as my review for the Jubala in Lafayette Village]The interior here is better than Lafayette Village, a little spacier and I think more tables. We had to wait about 10 minutes to get a table (it was Sunday at around 10 am, so a busy time) but were able to get a seat before our food and drinks came. When the weather is nice there's lots of outdoor space.“

“The cutest spot for coffee and breakfast/lunch! I ordered the Stacey’s Mom drink - flavorful and with a kick! For lunch, I had the Chris P Bacon Sandwich. The bread was amazing. It was a perfect day to sit on the patio. Definitely will return!“

“Just a cool place to chat with friends while enjoying some light savory fare. Quaint local eatery with great seating options, but you'll still have to consider outdoor or to go service because they are absolutely not hurting for business. Go eat and see why you'll wish to go and eat again.“

“Had a long-ish wait for a place that I didn't think was outstanding, but it was decent. I got the corned beef and hash and my friend got the chicken biscuit, which was small but tasty. Nothing really stood out, but I guess I'll keep it in mind as a reliable breakfast spot when I'm in Raleigh.“

“My bagel was insanely good! Nice atmosphere. There was a long line but it moved very fast. The staff was very efficient. my first time here but won’t be my last.“

“A favorite near me with warm service and donuts. The shop is tucked away but perfect breakfast or lil treat spot after getting gas or going to Harris Teeter nearby. I've been greeted with great service each time and loved each donut - old fashioned, marbled, chocolate with sprinkles, and more that I've bought. I love this spot and recommend it when in the Creedmoor neighborhood.“

“Caribou coffee is extremely good and comparably priced. I will go out of my way for a latte if one is in the area I’m traveling. Also the bagged whole bean coffee is awesome quality for the ones who want to brew at home. I know their food was good but have not had it in a long time. If you enjoy good coffee or latte then they are definitely a place to check out!“

“I'm not a light roast girly, but my husband is, and he loved the Flat White. When it comes to coffee he's a little hard to please so that's high praise!The guy who took our order was very nice and helpful too! The only thing that could make it better would be a dark roast :) but no complaints “

“The vanilla bean cold brew and bagel yum!“

“Delicious donuts! So light and airy with a nice crisp on the edges especially when you eat them right away! We had to take a few minutes to take everything in between the merchandise that they sell, breakfast sandwiches, milkshakes and the variety of donuts. Too bad they don't have this close to home otherwise we would come here every weekend!“

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

“fantastic experience with large group of local residents and our local council rep Mary Black district A. coffee, bagel sandwiches and muffins were excellent.“

“The tea was amazing! The staff is friendly aswell!“

“Kayla is the best. She always makes a great latte, she's super friendly, and she makes the place delightful to visit. Love the espresso and house made syrups. It's definitely in my top 3 coffee shops in the triangle and I'm kind of a coffee snob.“

“Discovered this little shop a few months ago. Can’t get enough of their creations! The classic glazed doughnut is amazing, and they stay fresh much longer than some of the bigger brands. Even so, if you pop them in the microwave on 7 seconds they’re even more delicious warm. Love it here!“

“Love everything about this place“

“fantastic experience with large group of local residents and our local council rep Mary Black district A. coffee, bagel sandwiches and muffins were excellent.“

“Great place. Fast service.“

“When visiting from Ohio Zest is always a welcomed visit. Our lunch was amazing and the store was stocked with great gift ideas!“

“I'm thrilled that they moved close to us. it's a great place to go alone and read or write. Raleigh Writer's Group meets there and the owner is very accommodating. Healthy foods and delicious drinks. Friendly staff.“

“Great coffee and treats, and everyone wearing masks❤️“

“I went about an hour before close to get a smoothie and bagel. It was extremely busy but the ladies were so kind and hustling to get everyone’s orders out asap. I heard them apologize for the wait to everyone and they were being patient with each other. I’d wait for this kind of service any day (and bonus great lox bagel)“

“I said to myself, “$3.50 a cookie is kind of silly…” I quickly learned I was the silly one. Best cookie I’ve ever had (German chocolate) is that’s even possible. There are cookies and then there are the Cookie People’s cookies hence forth.“