Namu

★★★★☆ 4.3 (842) • $$

"Name is a beautiful sensory experience. From the time you walk in until the time you leave, you are taken away from Durham and into a tranquil garden of so many colors, scents, and tastes. I did not want to leave as it was absolutely amazing to experience! My coworkers and I met for a birthday and made a reservation. We had some difficulty finding the table, but the staff were very nice and helped us. We sat outside under an awning and ordered via a QR code on the table. Next to the QR code was a red flag that we could put up if we needed assistance. I decided to order the beef gimbap, which was delicious! I like that the roll came stuffed with the beef, carrots, and onions. I paired it with their mix of sauces. My favorite was their spicy aioli and house sauce. I got to try the shrimp gimbap, which was also delicious. The food did take a while to come out, but the servers were nice and let us know that there was a backup. It was worth the wait!I would love to come back and try one of their rice bowls as well as their kombucha that is on tap. The atmosphere alone would bring me back."

The Morning Times

★★★★☆ 4.2 (660) • $

"Highly recommend their chai tea latte because they make it in house and serves in a pretty cup but what makes this exceptional is that it's not over-sweet. I wish this place had pour over but they have a drip light roast with hints of melon that I really liked. The spicy chicken biscuit sandwich is a must. Seriously I'm not exaggerating it's the best breakfast biscuit I've ever had with tangy pickles and jam. Everything was $17 including a scone with my sister. Now I would knock a star off for wifi since it's spotty but since the ambiance was so nice upstairs they are getting a 5 from me! Highly recommend it"

Jubala Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (592)

"Jubala is a sleek, friendly 3rd wave coffee shop that serves up fantastic espresso. We visited from out of town and had a great experience. Friendly baristas served up some of the best coffee drinks we had on our trip. The location is pretty cool on the edge of the NC State campus, and the shop was buzzing and busy when we visited. We will visit again if we are in the Raleigh area"

Milk Lab - Cary

★★★★☆ 4.4 (540) • $$

"Accept that it's busy and there is minimal indoor seating, and it's a five star experience. I'd recommend order ahead. QR code in the pics. Ice cream is slower than tea. Tried on a Saturday. 4 employees on tea, 1 then 2 on ice cream. Waited 15-20 min. Lost track of time coming out in a corner. Not made. Just waited. Got two. Mango slushy. Real mango with jasmine tea. Fantastic. Would order again. Second was a Hong Kong tea- black tea, cream, brown sugar. Serious caffeine. Kept me up late. I'd order again but only get in the morning. Again, tasty. Super fresh tapioca boba. Lots of outdoor seating. Watched 5 groups leave due to the crowds. Kiosk ordering at door or in person at register."

Lucettegrace

★★★★★ 4.5 (486)

"Came here off a heavy recommendation while downtown Raleigh. Considering it was cold out, coming to a local coffee shop was just what we wanted. You can view to accompanying photos to see the inside, it's really tasteful and the ambiance is calm and chill. We noticed the cleanliness of this establishment is top notch (including the bathrooms). Service was great, just one worker behind the counter but she was able to keep up. She was so friendly and helped us with ordering what we were in the mood for. I got the Lucettegrace HOT coffee which is two espresso shots with steamed condensed milk. This is exactly what I was looking for and one of the best sweet hot coffee drinks I've had. We also got a chai tea latte which was absolutely delicious. Now on top of the bomb drink experience we got a pastry which I forgot the name of however what was awesome was that the girl ended up giving us a free baklava croissant. This was so unexpected but much appreciated. "I'll be back!" - Arnold Schwarzenegger"

Asali Desserts & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (371) • $$

"This is a dessert cafe with Middle Eastern roots. As I perused the selections, I saw some more European-style items, several local flavors, and some things that indeed were redolent of the Middle East. It was a tough choice, and given my chocolate craving I compromised for a chocolate cake with cinnamon and pistachio with coconut shavings on top. I ordered an unsweetened tea for balance. The cake was as luxurious as one might expect, and the nuts did notably shift the flavor to a distinctive realm. My tea offered a needed bitter flavor contrast.There were people who seemed to be conducting some sort of business meeting, which I don't know how you'd do while staring at the delicious display."

Caffe Driade

★★★★☆ 4.2 (426)

"Super cute little shop with extensive grounds. Best in good weather as the indoor seating is quite limited. The brown sugar oat milk latte is a house favorite - they make the brown sugar syrup in house. The pour overs change day to day and are quite good. The grounds are adorable but can be buggy if it's humid out. Baristas are helpful if you need guidance. Baked goods are top notch and there's vegan options. Watch out for snakes outside though! Parking is tight but there is more around the corner if you go to the roastery so keep driving through the parking lot!"

Dulce Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (360) • $

"Wow wow wow. This is the place to go for something sweet in the triangle area. Dulce cafe has incredible pastries, macarons, and desserts to choose from. What sets this place apart is the craftsmanship. Take a look at the photos posted on Yelp and just marvel in the detail in their work. And looks are just the half of it. They taste better than they look. Don't forget, they also serve breakfast and lunch in the forms of sandwiches and salads, and serve excellent coffee and espresso based drinks. Decent room for seating if you need to get work done too!"

Stewart's Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (321) • $

"Came in with my son and his family for Sunday lunch. Service was great. Food was fresh and flavorful. They have limited seating so enjoy your dinner and make a place for the next guests, I had a sugar free coffee beverage on the way out, it was delicious"

Press Coffee+Crepes

★★★★★ 4.5 (298) • $$

"I still come here often. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. This is one of the best breakfast spots in Graham! They offer great coffees and cocktails. Feel like having mimosas? They have bottles for a reasonable price. Today I tried the traditional hash brown waffle with ham. Very good and filling! I had the salted honey lavender latte, of course very tasty and the presentation was fancy. The service is always great! I love the utilization of the bar upstairs. Makes for a cozy breakfast."

New World Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (339) • $

"I used to stop by here a lot when I was local. Then I moved. My wife recently "discovered" this cafe/coffee shop and insisted we stop by. Coffee was very good, service friendly and helpful, and the breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato with a very good aioli was fabulous. See photo. We lucked out that it was Thanksgiving weekend and surprisingly quiet. Very good."

Crema Coffee & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (301)

"Looking for a new spot today for a treat and iced coffee. This was a positive stop and enjoyable. My friend ordered a praline latte and I ordered a plain iced coffee. We tried the scone and vanilla cake. The cake is a light sponge filled with incredible vanilla cream. The cake was moist and lovely. The chocolate chip scone was all that and more. We will be back. All delicious."

Sosta Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (237) • $

"I clearly looked overwhelmed as I looked over the menu and when I was asked if I needed help, I told the gent behind the counter that I was on a keto diet so no bread. He offered to put together a prosciutto salad and I jumped on it.Holy smokes, this was excellent. A huge pile of thin sliced meat on to of a spinach salad tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing and mixed with roasted walnuts a bits of goat cheese. It was absolutely delicious and completely keto. Wow.Great service, a great meal, absolutely fabulous.[Review 11667 overall, 1449 of 2019.]"

Yellow Dog Bread Company

★★★★★ 4.5 (230)

"I stopped in to grab a loaf of bread and chose the cinnamon raisin. It was so tasty. I can't wait to return to try more breads and a few pastries."

Brecotea

★★★★☆ 4 (289) • $$

"We love Brecotea! We started coming here about three years ago and continue to recommend it to others. They make delicious breads, pastries, cakes, and more in sweet and savory flavors. Some are better than others, but I'm sure it's more due to taste preference than quality. I particularly like their hot dog, chicken curry, and mango pastries paired with a fruit tea. Most recently I purchased the potted plant cake since it looked so real. After parking in the lot, grab a tray and tongs from beside the display case. Pick your desired breads and pastries then head to the counter. At the counter, if desired, you can order cake slices, ice cream, or a beverage (milk teas, fruit teas, milkshakes, etc.) then pay. It is pricy, but comparable to similar establishments. The pastries are worth the price for an occasional treat. Brecotea continues to be on our list of places to bring friends, family, and visitors. We definitely recommend it to others!"

Sir Walter Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.1 (220) • $

"I was on a trip to Raleigh in January 2024. My friend and I were in the downtown area. A quick Yelp search and I found Sir Walter Coffee. Pictures on Yelp looked fun; vibe seemed cool. Sir Walter Coffee is known for their "Coffee, Craft, Comfort". Okay - that sounded pretty fun & cool. My friend and I only ordered coffee there as we were headed to a Zumba event afterwards. I had wanted one of their special coffees but they ran out. The cashier helped me select another coffee drink that was similar and voila. Vibe was cool. My friend and I both liked our respective coffee drinks. Good place to chill for a little bit. We were there on a Sunday afternoon - and it was pretty packed. ENJOY!"

Bumble Tea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (193)

"Came here for a Yelp event and we had a great time! I tried four different boba drinks and all four were good. I think my favorite was the Jasmine or the plain Thai milk tea, but my wife also especially enjoyed the taro. Their Nutella taiyaki was doughy and delicious. We even bought a few macarons to bring home, and my favorite had to be the matcha berry. And the place itself is rather nice inside with plenty of seating. The whole staff was super friendly and helpful, even through what was clearly a stressful night for them. They were quickly taking orders and making dozens of drinks with smiles on their face the whole time. Absolutely top notch service!"

Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts

★★★★☆ 4.4 (183) • $$

"Came on a Sunday morning, very busy but service was quick! Great coffee here. Plenty of seating for those who want to sit and enjoy their coffee. I got an almond milk latte with half the amaretto syrup (perfection) my friend got the mocha latte with amaretto and a blueberry cheese danish which she said was delicious! Highly recommend."

Heirloom Brewshop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (190) • $

"We stopped by this cute coffee shop for a pick me up. With a wide variety of teas and coffees to choose from, Heirloom hits the spot. I loved my hot "Xieng Khouang" Lao Fog Latte which was amazing and super tasty - it tastes like a sweet variant of an iced Thai tea, but in a steamed hot form. If I lived in Raleigh, I would come back just for this drink. I also tried the orchid oolong, which was less impressive. The shop also sells a variety of Asian snacks/condiments and tea/coffeeware which could be great gifts. Shoutout to the sole barista who worked on President's day, she was totally manning the shop herself and 100% was keeping that coffee shop afloat and running. Someone should give her a raise if they haven't already."

Jubala Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (199) • $$

"What a nice surprise to find a Jubala coffee near NCSU! I've been to the one in Lafayette village and did not realize they have three Raleigh locations (North Raleigh, North Hills, and Hillsborough street by NCSU). The coffee and tea is just as good and pretty as the Lafayette village location. Maybe I went at a less busy time, but it was quick and easy to order and find a seat. Due to the heat I decided to dine inside. I placed an order at the counter and chose a seat at the table beside the kitchen. The blueberry pearl waffle and London fog latte arrived shortly. Now I'm sure they are more impressive since I don't know how they are made, but I don't care, I'll continue to be impressed and choose pearl sugar waffles whenever they are offered. This one in particular was larger than others I have seen and filled with delicious blueberries! The London fog accompanied the waffle well. The temperature was perfect, the design clear and aesthetic, and the flavor was present and faint (not overpowering). Overall, lovely place for breakfast, brunch, and coffee/tea!Parking: nearby lot and street parking available (free and paid options)Employees: welcoming, friendly, and helpfulAtmosphere: typical university coffee shop vibe. Reasonable noise level. Noise mainly from conversations and customers making phone calls. Bathrooms: located down the hall out the side door towards the Aloft foyer. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked."

Budacai

★★★★☆ 4 (212)

"This shop is so cute! I love the upstairs area and how photo friendly they made it. The food is very tasty and I like all of the options I have to choose from when customizing my tea. It took me a while to choose everything so I appreciate the staff being patient and answering all of my questions about the menu, they were very nice. Whenever I'm in downtown Raleigh and want some small bites or something sweet, I swing by here."

Carolina Glazed Donuts

★★★★☆ 4.4 (168) • $

"10/10 for taste, because it is hard to get here during early hours for my particular schedule, personally it's a 4.5/5. But the hours and limits of available donuts are the nature of a fresh donut shop so my Yelp rating remains a 5/5 stars. If I have to give one item of feedback to the location, it would be amazing if they had a true website or even a social media site that had their true hours and up to date news. Nothing fancy, but a simple website with current contact information and hours particularly if they're going to close. But all of the above is absolutely worth it for the amazing taste of these donuts!! There isn't a wrong option! But the maple, strawberry, and Boston crème are the literal best!"

Milk Lab - Durham

★★★★★ 4.5 (160) • $$

"Milk Lab is a really good place to satisfy my boba cravings! It's located in a plaza with plenty of parking, and they have an online ordering option. I got their brown sugar milk tea. It was ready really quickly, faster than the initial time estimate I was given, which was very nice. The store itself is spacious and clean, with both indoor and outdoor seating.I think that for boba, I make distinctions between a good drink and a good tea. A good drink just has to be harmonious, but a good tea means I am judging the flavor of the brewed tea itself. With that being said, I think my brown sugar milk tea was a fantastic boba shop drink. It was creamy and had that nice caramelized flavor from the brown sugar, without any odd aftertaste. However, I think the brown sugar overpowered the tea in this drink. I got this drink at a reduced sweetness but I still couldn't really taste the tea. I think that does tend to be the case with brown sugar drinks though, so I may opt for a non brown-sugar drink next time I am here. All in all I enjoyed this drink even without a super strong tea flavor, so I am still looking forward to my next trip here."

Cha House - Cary

★★★★★ 4.5 (152) • $

"Checked out the Cha House a while ago through a Yelp event and was planning to go back at some point as I really liked it! And I see why I did, Cha House's menu and service are great! I was a little overwhelmed by the number of options but was able to narrow it down to their cold teas. The strawberry sounded lovely, so I went with that! I like that there is an option to select the amount of sugar and ice. I went with 25% sugar and light ice and it was delicious! With less sugar, it still had a ton of flavor. When it was brought out to me, it came with such a sweet smile and greeting from the staff. It really made my day. Add to this the cool music and chill atmosphere. This is a great place to meet up with friends or read a book on your own. I will be back!"

Wake Oasis Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (155) • $

Open Eye Café

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (272)

"Atmosphere: Open Eye Cafe is a warm, open cafe that lets in lots of natural light. There are plenty of tables inside, though we can imagine that it can get busy and crowded during the academic year because of how close together the tables are. We went during UNC's spring break, so we were able to enjoy the cafe on a quieter day. Service: Our barista was friendly, and our drink was ready after a short few minutes! Food: We ordered an Espresso Shake, which is made with vanilla ice cream, espresso, and chocolate syrup. The shake was filling and satisfying, and had a good amount of sweetness and coffee flavor. It tasted just like coffee ice cream! Overall: Open Eye Cafe is nice and spacious, and has a good variety of drink options. However, at the price point, we think that the quality could have been a bit better, which is why we gave them a 4."

BREW

★★★★☆ 3.9 (170) • $$

"We stopped by BREW Coffee Bar for a quick pick-me-up while walking around downtown Cary. I tried an iced latte ($4.50) with seasonal rose syrup ($1.00) and oat milk ($0.70). After tax and tip, the drink worked out to $7.95 total. Regular size. It was OK.BREW is unique in that it's located inside The Cary Theater. The cafe opened in March 2016, adjacent to the theater's lobby. There are various indoor and outdoor spaces and seating to choose from, including some quieter upper-level areas next to some of the theater's offices/private rooms and balcony. The wide spiral staircase is a cool feature. Overall, the place has somewhat of a neat, hip feel to it. Outside on the patio, you can sit next to the theater's art deco storefront.Along with coffee, BREW serves a small variety of interesting loose-leaf teas, seasonal drinks, kombucha, and food -- sandwiches, toast, bagels, English muffins, yogurt and granola, and more.Service was fine. The cashier was a bit dismissive, not very warm/friendly.Very limited parking is available for BREW and The Cary Theater behind the building. You're better off parking for free on a nearby street like E Cedar St, one block to the north."

Cup A Joe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (177)

"8am and packed with people getting their morning caffeine going. Several people with laptops already typing away, a few reading newspapers and a few psychopaths not using any electronic devices and simply talking with their friends. What's that all about?The don't do a cortado here but the young lady behind the counter did know what I wanted and came pretty close with a double espresso and hot milk. So a real plus there for that. They do breakfast and there's even a "keto special" which is no bread. I ordered the double scrambled eggs with ham. Nothing special but exactly perfect on my eating regime.Table was wobbly and I had the feeling that they would really prefer folks to be moving on. Nothing formal about it, just a vibe. So after breakfast and coffee, I moved along.They do have a dedicated parking lot in the back which is important as parking in this area is otherwise difficult.[Review 12287 overall, 2071 of 2019.]"

The Optimist

★★★★☆ 4.4 (124) • $

"I can see why this place got such reviews, probably one of the best coffee shops I've been to. They have such a great combination of the obvious, coffee and tea, breakfast foods, sweet treats, beer and wine and great service? Great casual atmosphere, people were studying. Working or on this Sunday hanging out on a hot sunny day. Their coffee is Amazing, perfect strong, not too milky cappuccino is what I had. The cinnamon oat muffin was nice and soft inside , crunchy outside. Perfect with my coffee. My friend got the avocado toast. Which hit the spot she said. Her coffee was also extremely good. Another smoothly run place that knows how to do it right. They have a great space inside, and a quaint little patio out back and seating outside upfront. Absolutely fell in love with this place, it's a shame I don't live in Raleigh!"

Global Village Organic Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (135) • $

"So impressed with this great coffee shop! I had the most delicious iced Americano with sugar free vanilla, I was dreaming about it the next morning. My sister wanted herbal tea which is actually more difficult to find than you would imagine. There were lots of organic options and the coffee was organic too which makes a nice flavor difference. Local honey available to add to drinks. The inside was cozy and dark with lots of seating options and awesome artifacts on display from around the world. We arrived ten minutes before closing but the staff was so friendly and helpful we had no idea until we left."

The Oak House Durham

★★★★★ 4.5 (113) • $$

"We hosted three of our nieces and nephews and their partners here for pre-dinner drinks on a Friday evening at 6:30pm. Derrick served us up some coffee and the nice bottle of champagne for our table! Six glasses and everyone toasted our being together again! Well, I toasted with my espresso but it was good as well!The art work on the walls was definitely unique. I had fun trying to name the untitled pieces. Art should go in a new direction to visit a place never before seen! This qualifies!There wasn't any food but the drinks hit the spot! We headed out for a larger family gathering down the street and celebrated life is good with new beginnings!"

Deja Brew Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4 (143) • $

"I really enjoyed my experience there. I learned that I need to ask for extra hot when it's super cold. I did not try a signature drink but I was glad they had the option to get my cravings under control. I can not wait to go again."

Aversboro Coffee

★★★★★ 4.7 (100) • $

"Delicious coffee. The lady behind the counter was wonderful and suggested the white snickers. She made the perfect suggestion. It was great!"

Meeple's Brew

★★★★☆ 4.3 (117) • $

"Bottom line: Cute little coffee shop in Morrisville with delicious coffee beverages and interesting eats to offer. There is a board game library that customers can "check out" games to play while there, which makes it unique around here.The Deets:I've seen Meeple's Brew pics and reviews for a while now, and finally got by to try out this local coffee shop/eatery/board game cafe. It is located down near the O2 Fitness location at Park Place shopping center in Morrisville. There is ample seating both outside and inside, with some tables inside large enough for small groups. It's nicely decorated and quaint with a hint of modern inside. Some electrical outlets are available at some seats/tables but not every one I found. Across from the ordering counter is a large shelf of board games that can be "checked out" for use (at the time of this writing there is a $5/day "Library Pass" advertised by poster). At the ordering counter, you can find the beverage and food menus as well as menus for board games to select as well. For both of my visits recently, I had their skim latte to drink and both were excellent. On my second visit, I decided to try out some items on their food menu. I started out with the cheesy scone, which the cashier did point out had a bit of seasoning to it...I am glad she did, as one bite I took had quite a kick to it! It was delicious although I could have done without the spiciness I encountered in that one bite. I also ordered their ham/egg/cheese sandwich called the Hammified but when I found out that the only way the eggs were served there, even on sandwiches, were hard-boiled then I decided to skip on the egg (hard-boiled eggs are really not my thing now). The resulting toasted ham and cheese sandwich was pretty tasty, even with no melt to the cheese it was not bad. I also saw at the next table over some pretty amazing looking waffle creations, if you like a lot of things on your waffles. Of note, the customer gets a beeper to let them know their order is ready, and honestly wished they had a silent/vibrate mode as it does break the mood of the cafe when one goes off loudly. However for the most part I like this little coffee shop/cafe in Morrisville and from the amount of customers I saw coming in each visit, looks like many feel the same way. Oh"

La Horchateria

★★★★★ 4.5 (102) • $

"What a nice place!Upon entering you are greeted by some nice friendly employees.The case is full of delicious looking desserts.I had a Horchata Macchiato it had a bit too much milk for me I only drank a little- it had great flavor- I tried to get it made with non-milk but it was not available. The mini Concha was sweet and delicious.The bathroom was very clean and the restaurant had plenty of tables."