Black Ivory Café

This quiet little place was the perfect spot for breakfast. My husband and I love Thai food and this was a delicious choice. Although the menu is tiny, we both loved what we ordered. The man taking our order was extremely friendly and helpful. We will be back!

They're hidden inside of the Thai shabu restaurant in the Ross/TJ's parking lot.Katsu chicken and waffles were very tasty with a mustard teriyaki type sauce drizzled on. Katsu was nice and thin and crispy. The waffles seemed to be made with tapioca flour? Like mochi waffles. Some shredded carrot and peas mixed into the batter. Our toddler loved it.Thai chicken breakfast burrito is nice as well. It tastes like red curry (complete with sliced bamboo, carrot, chicken, and broccoli). To be honest it was on the smaller side but maybe I'm just a fat f**k. Salad was basic ice berg with shredded carrot and a ginger dressing.Boba was decent. Flavor was pretty good albeit too sweet (brown sugar I believe) but boba was a little overcooked. Overall really tasty options and we will definitely be returning.

Located adjacent to the Shabu Shabu restaurant and by the same owner. We came in early for breakfast, so it wasn't crowded. This looks like the kind of cafe people come in to fire up their laptop while sipping their coffee. I ordered a London Fog which i don't see often at cafes and split a katsu croissantwich with the Hubs. This breakfast sandwich was a tasty mix of salty and sweet flavors. Highly recommend this sandwich for it's unique combo French/Japanese flavors. The service was friendly and we will be back for sure when we are back in town.

This place is my go to spot for authentic Khao soi in Raleigh, NC . I love the creamy spicy coconut flavors of this dish and how well it pairs with their dirty Thai lattes. Black Ivory is such a relaxing spot and perfect for studying or just enjoying boba with friends. Their service with a smile is definitely a win in my book .

The place was a bit difficult to find, it's adjacent to an Asian restaurant which may be part of Black Ivory, though I'm not certain.. Anyhow, the cappuccino I had was satisfying. Had my first sip and thought it was decent, second sip, even better, third sip, went from good to great. Very silky, perfect temperature, it hit the spot for sure. Can't speak for the food as I just came for the coffee, but while waiting for my cappuccino I noticed the food coming out looked fantastic. I may give it a try on my next visit.

Atmosphere: Black Ivory Cafe is the cafe side of ShabaShabu and has a good amount of seating. The window-facing office chairs are a bit out of place and the lighting can be dim, but otherwise, it is a good environment to study or work. Service: The barista was friendly! We were the only ones there on an early Saturday morning, so our drinks came out pretty quickly. Food: We ordered the Caramel Latte and Cortado for our drinks, and later ordered the Khao Soi. The Caramel Latte was strong and not too sweet, the barista kindly gave us additional caramel syrup on the side, which was convenient as we could adjust the sweetness level to our liking. The Cortado was hot, vibrant, and warmed us up. The Khao Soi was flavorful, but we would've liked a bit more noodles to help us finish the delicious sauce. Later, we decided to order a side of rice from ShabaShabu and mix it in! Overall: The interior has potential to be a better working environment, but at its current state, we enjoyed our experience at Black Ivory Cafe. The food and drinks were good, though we wish we got more out of the Khao Soi. We'd love to come back and try more of their food and drinks in the future!

Admin Note: It shares an entrance with Shaba Shabu. Excellent breakfast menu, outstanding breakfast drinks and incredible service.Chill vibes, fast wifi and a space that relaxes you for a comfortable time. Highly recommend.

I have to be honest when you walk in you're unsure of where to start, luckily there were customer there and I asked what would they recommend and was told to try their chicken sandwich. Cappuccino was done right and the sandwich was tasty: they also have boba tea and it's a nice ambiance for working on your computer. Nice cafe lounge

Popped into this place after carpool drop off for breakfast! It was such a relaxing and calm place to go after a hectic morning. I'd already grabbed coffee earlier, so I didn't try their drinks but the drink menu looked delicious! I did try Nana's Chicken + Waffles and was pleasantly surprised by their savory take on this popular dish! I'd highly recommend checking this place out - it's located inside Shaba Shabu and is a pleasant addition to the morning breakfast scene.The staff is also very friendly and helpful! Can't recommend this place enough.

Such a cute shop and nice atmosphere for remote work. The customer service is excellent and the food is delicious. Can't wait to visit again!