Krave

Great staff, delicious drinks, nice clientele. The kava drink is earthy and calming. I like the lemon ginger Leilo's.

I had one of the worst experiences of my life here. I use to come here with my friends all the time and hang out and it was great even though the kratom is ridiculously overpriced. But I understand they have to pay their rent. So I was there by myself one afternoon and had to use the restroom (single stall , with a faulty lock) and was fixing my hair before I left and this man opened the door on me. I didn't think anything of it, went about my bussines. A week or two passed after I had been there once or twice and the owner confronts me and tells me a patron caught me doing drugs in the bathroom and she has had me under surveillance for the past week, selling drugs on the property and that she's a lawyer, friends with law enforcement, she has me on camera, and wouldn't listen to a word I said and basically told me I could either let her manager berate, and scream at me outside in front of a bunch of customers, or she was going to report me to the police. I regret not totally standing up for myself and it eats away at me. So that's why I'm posting this.

Having been to some other Kava bars, this one is way overpriced. I'm used to being charged $5 for 8oz, but here it's $10. Twice the price! The whole place smells like a mouldy basement. And to top it all off they serve the drinks in styrofoam. To the owners of this establishment: Please consider changing to paper cups and incentivizing people to bring their own reusable cups. Styrofoam doesn't biodegrade and can persist in the environment for over a million years.

Laid back atmosphere, awesome staff, and friendly clientele. The Kava ain't for everyone, but a number of people seem to really enjoy it. This was probably my favorite place to go when I lived in Carrboro. Go give it a try if you're looking for a place to hang out and relax! (The psychedelics they have on the screen in the back room are always neat as well)

This place has a unique idea/concept that I haven't seen before. It's a TEA bar, and they do not serve alcohol. I stumbled into this place during the day thinking it was an alcoholic bar and I was very wrong. It's a good alternative to typical nightlife if you enjoy Kava.This was my first experience with Kava and other root based teas. Being real, it tastes like dirt! I mean this is to expected, but I wouldn't say it's gross, just not good? I put their version of Stevia in it, even though it wasn't exactly recommended, and it made the drink way more drinkable. I took it fairly slow and only had 1, because I didn't know how it would affect me.I don't know if this qualifies as a drug or not, but it definitely has a sedative type of effect. Peak effect was around 30 mins for me and gone within 2 hours. I didn't have any adverse reactions like others on here and I would try again. They have a huge lounge area in the back that I can imagine would be really cool at nighttime. The décor is strange and doesn't seem to be consistent throughout the bar but whatever.Also cool, at the bar each seat has an outlet so you can plug in all day and study if you'd like.

Found about the bar by word of mouth because most of my friends see me making this weird concoction at home. I've been drinking kava in the confines of my own home for a little over a year now and I really respect the root and its properties. I was excited to hear that a kava bar was opening in Carrboro, even though it would be a significant drive from Raleigh. I finally made my way out there a couple of weeks ago, and found it to be a real joy. The kava was potent and was of a great age, and a couple of drinks I was in a great place. I drank less than I usually make at home, however that was not a problem as I felt very in tune with my surroundings and quite relaxed. I went with a buddy who I usually drink with, and he agreed that the kava was potent. I believe I talked with the bartender for a couple hours and found out a lot of information about kava and its preparations. Not to mention our conversions were of good nature and depth, unlike many conversations when inebriated with alcohol. Along with drinking kava, I had the joy of drinking Kratom. I always heard about the herb, but made no effort to actively seek it out. I was pleased to see it on the menu, and tried it together with the kava. Most definitely kept my mind clear, not to mention it complemented well, giving the kava almost a boost for some time. Before going to the bar, I looked here for reviews and pictures. I found that the pictures do not do it justice for the openness of the back room and the overall length of the space. The music went well with the atmosphere and I would like to see customers having the ability to change it if they wanted. Just to add that extra customization that will add to the uniqueness of kava. I would also encourage people to bring a group of people and just socialize, and get below the depths of the elevator conversions that life sometimes brings. I would also want to see the bar be able to sell root powders, and become a provider for people who rather drink in the comfort of there own homes ( and for it to be cheaper ). I currently buy my kava from Hawaii, which gets costly with shipping fees, so it would be a real plus to buy so close from a reputable place. However the price of the kava here was a bit steep at the bar, but again, the kava was of the utmost quality. My lack of funds don't bring me around too often, but they do have a rewards program that is generous for users. Overall, a great place to go chill, get away from the fast lane and chill. I will say, when I was done drinking and left the bar, I felt relived and quite refreshed to be back in the "real world". I was in there for a long time :). Give it a try, it will be worth it, at least for the experience. Hope this helped some.

Cool place, but the service is unbeatable. Went for the first time today, was helped out by A-Rod, who was really good at making you feel welcomed and helping you learn more about kava and find exactly what would work best/what you're looking for. Great place, plan on going back

Awesome place. The dude with the Afro is amazing and by far makes the best drinks. Never too hot, never too cold, but just right! Even his kava and kratom drinks are on point. He should be recognized for his amazing drink making skillz. Bula!!

Very friendly owner and welcoming environment. They make the best teas and the lounging area is soothing for a calm and social experience. Will definitely have to go back again

Friendly staff!! A-Rod was very welcoming for my first visit and explained the menu. My new favorite place!!