Obsessed! I need this in the Chicago area! I was meeting up with a friend while in Chapel Hill and told her I'd love to grab coffee and take a walk. And she knew just the place... She brought me to Caffe Driade where we grabbed coffee (ice latte with almond milk for me) and then made our way down to trails where we enjoyed our coffee walking in this amazing wooded area. It was a hot June day, but between the shade and it being morning it wasn't too bad. There's also some tables up top by the cafe, but I personally prefer the walk/hike. The coffee was fine, but the hiking/atmosphere was amazing. If i make it back to the Triangle area I'll be here every morning! read more

I have driven by Caffe Driade so many times and never knew it was there because it's tucked away behind the trees off of a main road in Chapel Hill. This is an interesting place to have coffee at any time with friends and enjoy nature. There's so many places to sit amongst the trees and to relax it's quite enjoyable. They have a pretty decent selection of coffee and they offered some food items as well. I really enjoyed my time here. I just wish they had more comfortable chairs. The metal small chairs are not comfortable so we weren't here as long as we would've liked to have been. I tried something completely new out of my comfort zone, a golden milk latte. This was absolutely delicious and I would get this again. I was able to add honey as my sweetener and really enjoyed this different cup of coffee. read more

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This wonderland is where trees meet really good Carrboro coffee and baked goods! We had: best herbal tea, Ginger soda Cold Brew- both refreshing and oh so good! And a gluten free + vegan macaron that tasted like coconut, plus banana with chocolate chips! A perfect pairing. If the drink and food aren't worth my 1.5 hour drive, throw in a beautiful backdrop setting of forest, trees, birds, a couple bunnies, dogs and their owners. Along with some coffee lovers who attended the Caffeine Crawl. Cafe Driade was stop 2 on the route. And, it'd definitely worth the drive! We already have plans to return. I'm already planning a matcha tasting along with Carrboro coffee! Must try!! read more

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I didn't have the best experience here. Staff was very serious about the line formation. Initially I ordered a drink that was not available but on the menu. Then My drink was made incorrectly and when I asked for a remake it was not welcomed kindly. The outside seating is ample and gorgeous and fantastic, great place to meet and catch up. read more

Caffe Driade - Back trail and seating area. Such a vibe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

One of my favorite coffee shops in the Durham / Chapel Hill Area, and a space I think is really quite unique to this are (have never seen something similar elsewhere). The coffee shop itself is a tiny building in the middle of a beautiful wooded area, with lots of seating scattered throughout the trees & other garden area (limited seating inside, so come when the weather is good). There are also stairs down the back to another patio to sit on a little way down the hill, and then little paths along the hill which eventually connect up with a walking path at the bottom. It's a lovely place to come for a date or meet up with a friend--you can sit and drink your coffee for a bit, and then explore a bit. I've always come here to sit & sketch before, or just watch everyone's dogs. The coffee itself is well-crafted and delicious. I have come here many times, and my favorite drink is the ginger beer cold brew (so yummy). Their americano is also excellent, however. I have also enjoyed the Brown Sugar latte & Harvest Spice Latte when I am looking for something a bit sweeter. They've also got a yummy vegan (and gluten free) pumpkin bar which is big enough to share. On weekends, during midmorning and early afternoon, it can get quite busy, often with a line out the door (you may need to wait for 15-20 minutes, and sometimes it can be hard to find a place to park). However, if you do find a spot to park & are willing to wait, I have never had any trouble finding a place to sit (there's just SO many tables!). read more

Caffe Driade - Pumpkin Bar; Harvest Spice Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I've been wanting to visit Caffe Driade for a long time and finally got the chance to do so! Nestled within a beautiful wooded area, this is such a special coffee spot that is well worth the drive from Durham. I got the Harvest Spice Latte hot (2 shots espresso, steamed milk & house-made pumpkin spice syrup made with real pumpkin puree, raw sugar & pumpkin spice) and a Morning Bun. The latte was tasty admittedly, but not sure I got the pumpkin essence clearly. I was impressed that even with the bun not being warm, it was still flaky and enjoyable. There's a good amount of parking, lots of outdoor seating, some inside seating. Definitely recommend walking on the adjacent trail afterwards. Service was fast and friendly. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Caffe Driade - Harvest Spice latte, Morning bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Location, location, location. Caffe Driade is all about the setting, with various tables dispersed outside the cafe itself and down the back stairway amongst the trees. When I don't want a straight up espresso drink, my go-to is Chai latte, and although they prepare it unsweetened (my preference), it was kind of weak, even made dirty. Nonetheless a cool place to bring out-of-town guests for an Al fresco cafe. read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while and my first time did not disappoint! The location is as beautiful as everyone makes it out to be and they have plenty of seating options. I love that the cafe connects to walking trails, and my friends and I had a lot of fun exploring the area. Ordering did take a bit of time because there was a long line and their mobile ordering was down, but the baristas were efficient and the drinks came out quick. The workers were friendly, calm, and in good spirits despite the never ending line, so kudos to them for that. l ordered an almond milk latte and a vegan pumpkin bar which were both delicious and paired together perfectly. I had a great time here and will for sure be back soon! Can't even be mad about the long line because we love to see a small business doing well. read more

Caffe Driade - Pumpkin bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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You can walk to the adorable cafe in the trees, have the best almond croissant ever, wash it down with a London fog and pet a million dogs read more

Caffe Driade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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A tourist stop in the middle of the city. Love it. The coffee was good and the service was fast!

I would be a regular here if I lived in the chapel hill area. This place is AMAZING. The seating options outdoors and indoors are phenomenal with a trail right on the doorsteps of the coffee shop. The staff is so kind and the drinks were made super fast. My shake was amazing. I wish I could have one every day. read more

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Honestly, at the end of the day, in the entire triangle area, this is the only coffee shop that I've been able to go to in the past three years that a cappuccino is consistent and great. read more

Cute location, love that it's right off a walking trail and you can meet up with people for coffee and a walk. There's also a small parking lot that's relatively private. My biggest gripe is MAN it is expensive. $6 for a latte or similar coffee seems a lot. So I opted for a hot chocolate which was ok- for like $4 instead. The baristas are always nice and pretty quick but I can't come here too often because it's just expensive. I'll have to look into $4-5 options for coffee next time. They have a great back seating area with a pretty forest view so it's really nice to sit and sip or take your drink and walk! read more

Caffe Driade - Taking the hot cocoa on the trail - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Pretty cool place that's tucked into a hillside with outdoor seating. The inside is small with just a few places to sit. The menu is not overly large and complex but has enough drinks, they also have pastries/food (however there was no food when we went, maybe they only have a small amount per day?) the coffee/drinks we got were decent, I'd like to try the hot coffee next time. This place is an awesome place to be able to enjoy a drink, relax outside and just chill. read more

Beautiful hidden spot with great views, and connected to a trail in the back. Pet friendly spot. First time coming here. I ordered a latte with a chocolate croissant. They have Carrboro Coffee for sale here as well. Service was friendly and fast. Plenty of space to sit outdoors and a bit smaller inside, but it had tables as well. The sugar, water, and extras like napkins, etc are all outside in the back, which is great because it makes you explore their beautiful location and the woods. That's also where the trail is located. I did venture down the trail to a paved path and asked walkers where did the trail go to. They said 2.5 miles to Umstead Park and a short distance to the Community Center. So will definitely be back to walk that next time. Worth checking out. read more

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Ordered cortado, told the cashier im having it at the dining area hoping it be on a proper cortado glass... he didnt care i guess Coffee was okay, saw extraction a bit fast but acceptable and decent. Way better than regular starbucks Croissant was a bit hard dry. Al fresco seating are is a plus!! read more

Caffe Driade - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

If you want to see what draws people to Chapel Hill, this coffee shop will give you that opportunity. You will see the forest biking/walking trails. Seating is limited inside so mostly outdoor seating. We came in at the wrong time since there were a couple of families ahead of us so we didn't get our orders until 20 minutes later. I had the harvest latte and it was made poorly. I didn't taste the spices and it was so bitter. So we got the view, but I did not get a good cup of coffee. read more

Cutest little coffee shop with a very naturey ambiance! Love walking the boldin greenway to get there. Their service is always great, wait time can be a little long depending on how busy it is but is def worth it. Their pastries are excellent and the drinks are pretty good! read more

This place is the absolute cutest! It reminds me of a little greenhouse in the middle of the woods. It is tucked away by a lot of trees and has a large outdoor seating area. The staff was very friendly and even gave me helpful suggestions when making my order. Something I thought was very unique was that they brought the coffee to our table when it was ready! I will definitely be visiting again. read more

Caffe Driade - 16oz iced latte with honey and blackberry syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Ok, so I ordered a large cold brew without ice to drink later on in the day. And what did I get for almost $8? A HALF FULL cup... Very pathetic and a rip off. I understand leaving some room for ice but it was hardly half full. Definitely not a way to keep customers coming back in this economy. read more

Caffe Driade - Pitiful half cup of cold brew for $8 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

My first visit was quite disappointing and disturbing. The atmosphere is charming and unique. BUT a barista, (description for proper identification- a young female, small in stature with a shaved head under her uniform cap) is aggressively hostile. After ordering at the indoor counter by another pleasant Staff member who gave me my pastry and told me the drink would be picked up outside, with no other instructions, it was brought by the aforementioned bitter barista and in this case, plopped with a resentment, at a bare plastic table with no lids, no sugar, creamers, stirring sticks, anything but right around the corner from it, inside by the actual counter are vessels with various items powders squeeze bottles with syrup, no signage, just various containers. I picked up the syrup bottle to put the sweetener in my coffee. When I put it down, she grabbed it from the aggressively from that table and made a point of slamming it down behind another counter. I said to her after tasting my decaf that I wasn't finished with it she said "that's not a station". I said it looks like it and she said "yeah it's not" and when I asked where when we get those things, she flipped me off because told her , "you could be helpful but you're not". Her response was to flip me off. The coffee may be good , but the service is definitely not. Looks like Management needs HR to step in. read more

Caffe Driade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Very cute cafe nestled in the trees. We arrived when they opened at 9am and there was no line to order. We got the brown sugar latte which was delicious. The staff were friendly and there is tons of seating most of which is outside. read more

Caffe Driade - One of the several outdoor seating areas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This hidden gem behind Carrboro Coffee Roasters is awesome . Beautiful setting and the coffee and pastries are great. So relaxing good place to read a book and chill. read more

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The staff was amazing and having coffee in a natural area was special. I will return and recommend to friends.

Overpriced for what it is. It was absolutely freezing in there with temperatures in the 40s outside. Only one of the heaters in the plastic (!) enclosed space outside was working, so that was not an alternative. Four staff behind the counter, chitchatting, with at least one of them having an attitude: No obvious spot to put my empty cup, which I did not just want to leave on the table. I put it at the table next to the counter and she snapped that the bussing station was actually outside. Seriously!? I have to take my cup, walk out the back door, and put it there somewhere? And, guess what? She grabbed my cup and put it behind the counter, which was a shorter way for cup to travel. When I said, that wasn't obvious, she quipped so that I "would know next time". I doubt there will be a next time. At those prices, staff could actually be friendlier. they also wanted to charge me $1 for a tiny pump of syrup. No, thank you! Not sure why they had four people working in that tiny space. They were clearly in each other's way. read more

This place was amazing. There's a little shop you can order from and once you get your drinks you can find a secluded table along a little nature train surrounded by beautiful trees absolutely engulfed in nature. I saw people on dates, people with their dogs, and people studying and it was just such a cute vibe I wanna take Radar here. The chai latte didn't come sweetened at all so I added some simple syrup and it brought out the chai flavor. Sandro got the tea and did the same thing. Solid place, great ambiance, very very lovely. ‍ read more

Beautiful hidden gem in chapel hill! The ambiance is certainly the show stopper here. Perfect for a nice spring or fall day, the outside area has multiple areas for outdoor seating nestled in the woods. The coffee is reliable and is the perfect spot to catch up with friends, get work done while enjoying the outdoors, or take your furry friend. read more

Pure understated magic to be in this setting to catch your breath, linger over coffee or tea and chef style pastries, journal or take a meditative walk. Unlimited peace here. read more

Charming coffee shop that also serves pastries. Great coffee and the seating area is what makes this place extra special. Lots of outdoor seating under the trees and right by a trail. We took our dog with us. Nice and efficient staff read more

Caffe Driade - Almond Croissant and drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Dried has been around since the nineties offering up the best vibes in the area. Check the hater reviews - they are petty - this place will always reinvigorate me. For those who want to be served their way...return to Starbucks! read more

The driveway is a bit hidden, so look out for the cafe sign. Once you arrive you are met with lots of greenery and a coffee shop built right in the middle of what seems like a forest lol. The coffee is good, I had the perfect taste of espresso & the added flavors. Such a peaceful place to study, relax by yourself or meet with friends. I highly recommend you check this place out read more

Caffe Driade - Spicy Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

A cute woodland coffee shop. They offer gluten-free baked treats but I opted for a locally made prepackaged cashew bar. The brown sugar oat milk latte was great. I hope I can come back and get it again. read more

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! read more

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I came with two friends on a weekday morning after hearing great things about this cafe. Finding the building was a bit challenging since it's hidden away, but it only added to its charm. I ordered the brown sugar oat milk latte and one of my friends ordered the pink matcha latte (hot). The brown sugar oat latte was delicious - but I added a little simple syrup because I like things sweet. The pink matcha latte was very cute in presentation and tasted slightly sweet and tangy. All of the seating was outdoors and underneath a bunch of trees, so there were a lot of bees and other bugs around. Good thing we brought bug spray! read more

Good coffee and matcha, great little cozy location :) really enjoyed this spot! Great outdoor seating

Saw this coffee shop on "Raleigh_on_a_budget" 's Instagram page and added it to my bucket list! This place is quaintly tucked away in the woods on a private trail with plenty of places to sit- being that seating is outside there are heaters to keep you warm in the winter months! Coffee is average and well priced- atmosphere makes up where the taste may lack. Plenty of pastry and food options with friendly faces to serve you. read more

Caffe Driade - Trail and seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Best cup of coffee in Chapel Hill! Fresh Coffee, great service, lots of brewing options, plenty of parking and great atmosphere. read more

This cute cafe is seated off of Franklin st and nestled in the forest. I ordered the brown sugar oat latte iced and it was delicious! However, it was $7.48 for 12oz and that was prior to tipping. It was definitely on the pricier end even for chapel hill. For visitors, I would say definitely check out the Bolin creek greenway trail that's behind the cafe it's a nice place to take a walk with your coffee. Or even to read a good book. read more

Caffe Driade - Brown sugar oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Atmosphere: 9/10. Only 1 point off because if it's rainy or snowy you have zero options. But the greenery is amazing. Coffee taste: 8/10. They make good coffee and their baristas seem very well trained Price: 4/10. It's extremely overpriced. a latte with oat milk and a syrup will run you $9-10. An extra shot, that's An extra $1.50!? This is more expensive than I would expect to pay in California, except you're in the woods in North Carolina, not on the beach of Malibu about to enjoy some lobster. If I want just as good quality I go to gray squirrel, also cheaper slightly further away. If I could invest in them I would because their profit margins are probably exorbitant. Don't get me wrong the quality of the coffee is very good!! Some of the best in the area. read more

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Fantastic coffee, friendly efficient service, and incredibly unique location with a fantastic outdoor area surrounded by trees, trails, and just an overall great spot to casually hangout when the weather allows. There is some seating available inside but the outdoor area is truly superb with benches, tables and chairs scattered all around. Would highly recommend, and will try to return if their parking allows for it. read more