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3.7 (182 reviews)
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Iced white mocha(left)and iced salted caramel white chocolate breve(right)
Brandi A.

The employees are so nice and atmosphere is quaint n cozy. I got an iced salted caramel and white mocha breve. It was flavorful and delicious. My husband was adventurous and got a banana pudding gelato shake with chai flavoring mixed in and loved it. There is seating both downstairs and up in the loft area. There is also a drive thru which is nice if in a hurry.

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Jarrett M.

Not sure who the girl working the window this morning 9/5/24 but she didn't bother saying goodmorning, shoved the card reader in my hands for me to have to scan my own card and expected to leave a tip, jokes on her I didn't. Proceeded to hand me the drink then slam the window at the drive through closed. For 7$ and some change.. I could have got way better customer service and a better quality drink at Starbucks or 7 Brew. WILL NOT BE RETUNING.

Interior view of The Coffee Scene showing the counter and the second floor seating area
Robert M.

This is a nice coffee shop. Very interesting decor with tall, marble topped, tables, comfy couches, and a few upholstered chairs. The menu has quite a few hit and cold beverages ranging from coffee and teas to lattes and cappuccinos. They offer hot coffees and chilled coffees, but they do not offer Frappuccinos. Also available are some tasty snacks. There are brownies, pastries, quiches, sandwiches, Gelato, and yogurt. I like this location because it offers an elevated area to sit and relax with my beverage of choice that is out of the traffic area of the ordering counter. I haven't been to the other locations, so I don't know if this is the only location with the upper seating area.

"Veggie" quiche
Dani N.

This is one of the few larger cafe options in Fayetteville that has plenty of places to sit, plug in and work. Their coffee, however is far from spectacular, and don't get me started on the quiche... Their employees are 5 stars, though, all very sweet, hardworking (from what I saw) and knowledgable on the brand. I believe Coffee Scene is a corporate style chain that "brews their own coffee," and sells in shop. They had a variety of different flavors ranging from White Russian to Jamaican Me Crazy. It reminded me of a very American grocery store coffee selection where they try to sweeten and cream everything up so it tastes like dessert instead of coffee anymore. The offered all hot coffee, chai, hot coco and espresso options. Though, if you are pretty familiar with espresso drinks and have a regular go-to at your local cafe, you may want to clarify with the staff on how they make said menu option before closing the deal. I ordered a small macchiato and asked minimal milk and they gave me a huge (grande Starbucks sized) cup that taste like hot sweet milk with a splash of coffee flavoring. I went back up to the counter to make they'd given me the right order and they told me that's how they make their variation of macchiato. They were very sweet and offered immediately to replace my order with something more like what I had in mind, no charge. Even the replacement drink wasn't that tasty and gave me some pretty bad heartburn after. That in combination with the quiche... I thought I'd be somewhat healthy, avoid the muffins and pastries and ordered a homemade veggie quiche. First off, I think there may have been a sliver of spinach with a pepper chunk the size of my pinky nail, as far as veggies go. Second, could I have some egg with that cheese? Oh my gosh I've never seen more chunky, layered, greasy cheese on an egg dish in my life. Call me "granola," but I dabbed 4 napkins on that thing to try and soak up the oil and it was still dripping at the end. Needless to say I got bad heartburn, it didn't mix well with my ill tasting coffee and I was definitely let down at the quality for dollar amount. If you're a Fayetteville local, this may be one of the few large spots to meet with groups for study sessions, meetings, etc. and I'd say it's a nice-isn venue for that. However, I wouldn't really recommend for anything else. Their gelato bar looked visually pleasing so that could be a hit, but other than that, especially if you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur like myself, this isn't really the place for you. I'd say 2.5 stars but customer service experience made me round up to 3.

Yelp title screen. Note the hours of operation. Totally inaccurate.
Adam S.

I am updating my review of this place to reflect the following: The facility is poorly maintained. The drinks are overpriced and underwhelming. I have frequented this place for over 8 years and just recently has it gone downhill. I have tried to remain loyal, but have now been forced to take my business elsewhere. The regular patrons are seemingly nice, just like the appearance of the place. It's all a facade. Roaches inside and out. Broken seating, faulty equipment in the restrooms causing incidents like water leaking from the electrical outlet. There is broken equipment and missing equipment on the patio, and do not inquire as to the last time it was really cleaned. This place used to be ok. Used to. They can't even update their hours... see the photo. And nothing is posted on the door. Save yourself the money and time and just go to DD or SBucks.

Veggie quiche
Sanad A.

I love this place. It's great for hangout and/or studying individually or groups. They have two levels with chair and couches and also outdoors seating. I feel most of the time the outdoors seating is used for smokers. The drinks are great and they have some variety of sweet and savory options. I tried the quiche which is really delicious.. for Sunday nights, they have some music. Which is great but if you are studying not so great

S'moors gelato and coffee
Brianna Faith M.

My favorite coffee place in town. They have an awesome seasonal menu for most holidays and seasons and the gelato is delicious. I love that they have so many pastry options and the inside is cute! Saturday's they have buy one get one free gelato! Little coffee and gelato dates are a new thing for my husband and I. Edit: I've been coming here a little over a year and have noticed a huge downward spiral in the customer service in the last couple months. This place used to be very friendly and nice but in the last few months I've seen a lot of negativity from the employees. Especially this older woman that works here. She's been the worst; is always rude and scowling at customers. I've even heard her gossip about other customers to people standing in line. I don't know how to describe her other than she wears a head wrap, is short and mean looking. I really hope the attitude twards customers improves because I would be sad if that was the reason I stop going to what used to be my favorite coffee shop.

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Not a bad place to study, hang out, get a sweet treat or a warm cup of Joe, it's good to come here

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Go to place for a quick cup of coffee and a bite to eat. Great service. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Great Staff and awesome coffee! This place was highly recommended by a coworker of mine and it did not disappoint.

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Excellent coffee and gelatos. Went there twice now. Nice service. will be going again.

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I went in with high expectations due to recent accolades, and ya know what, they were met if not…read moreexceeded. The gelato is actually fantastic and definitely amongst the best in the area (including quite a large radius). The texture is just so smooth, creamy, and perfectly rich while somehow still maintaining some lightness so I could keep eating more. The flavors were relatively simple and traditional, but just packed and executed incredibly well. Overall just some truly great gelato. The shop itself is quite nice with a modern and well decorated interior, offering a good amount of seating inside, a bench outside, and with its location in the center of Downtown Cary there are plenty of places to walk around or to where you can enjoy. The service was friendly and efficient. Prices, while definitely on the higher side, are acceptable given the quality, especially for this quality of a sweet treat! Will absolutely be coming back for more and recommend all to give it a try.

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We came after dinner last night to enjoy ice cream and the riverwalk, the customer service was…read morehorrible, I wish I would have got the lady's name working because she was absolutely rude, (I know she had red hair and face piercings). We walked in and as I'm holding the door open she yells for me to not hold the door open, but I was holding the door open for my friend who was literally right behind me with a stroller and a baby! Then as we get inside my friends and I were talking about how rude she treated us as we were walking in and then she walks over to us in front of the whole store and ask us ''if we have a problem! '' this was absolutely unprofessional and embarrassing, we will never come back to this establishment. Needless to say I didn't purchase anything, but my friends did for their small kids, but we couldn't have got out of there fast enough. Very rude staff and unprofessional!

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