I've always passed this place on Wade Ave and wanted to stop in. It did not disappoint! My caramel latte was delicious. The Nutella French toast and breakfast burrito were seriously so good. The pancakes were also so unique - yum! Service staff was super friendly. The inside restaurant is a little small (but cutely decorated!) so I would recommend putting your name on the virtual waitlist before heading in. Will definitely be coming back here! read more

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I've only come here for coffee which I ordered online and took to go. The restaurant was super busy when I went in to grab my drink. I liked that it felt really bright and beachy. I got the salted caramel coconut oat iced coffee drink. My drink was really good flavor wise but my cup was overflowing and had coffee all over it. Would've loved some more attention to detail there but overall I would come back for more. read more

I am ony receiving the food and not their beverage. The food takes a while to be ready for takeout. The price point on average is higher than restaurants serving similar menu items. The sides, unless you upgrade, is minimal. I could see the menu price being worth it if the sides were better in quantity and quality. The ambience is nice for a casual get together but too loud for a small group to hear each other indoors. I'll give this place another try, but it's not someplace I would recommend for those who are budget conscious. read more

The wait process was a dumpster fire which is unfortunate because the food was really good. We were put on a wait list and told that it would be 30 minutes. A little over 20 minutes later we noticed that the wait list was not changing and that other parties walking in and were being seated so we walked back in and were seated. My mom and I both started off with mimosas. For food it was the breakfast sandwich for me and the savory stack with a side of potatoes for my mom. The sandwich was good but my favorites were the potatoes and pancakes. read more

Super cute place! We stopped by to just grab coffee to go and wish we would have stayed for brunch! The seasonal coffee was amazing! We got a shortbread cookie and an almond latte and they were amazing! read more

Drift Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Always looked forward to a trip to Wilmington just to get brunch here so it feels illegal having it in town now. Never had a bad breakfast or lunch item from the spot. Which it was more towards downtown or a more walkable area (just has that vibe of walking to it) but still worth visiting. Everyone is always very friendly and again can't speak high enough about the food. Oh and get that blue drink read more

10/10 love this place. As an Aussie trying to find a brekkie and flat white like home, I found my place. Shout out the girls who take care of me like an old friend when I dine in (I'm the worst for not remembering your names), and shout out to Erik our server today who was friendly, entertaining and thoughtful throughout service. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Love the biscoff pancakes and crispy potatoes! The blue matcha is delicious too. Have brought family and friends here and they loved it read more

Drift Cafe - Blue matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Went today for the first time and everything was delicious! I had the blue cloud iced latte which was light and refreshing. Our server was wonderful, she was so friendly and made great recommendations for us! My friend and I both ordered the chicken Caesar wrap, but she got hers with fried chicken, so we split and each had one half grilled chicken one fried chicken half. The fried chicken Caesar wrap was my personal favorite, it was delicious and the chicken was crispy and perfect. The fries were also delicious and our serve got us a side of the aioli that usually comes with the breakfast potatoes. I also got the chia seed pudding to go and it's delicious. I wish I was closer because I'd definitely go more often! read more

Drift Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Drift is excellent! I ordered the breakfast burrito bowl, and it was absolutely tasty! The pulled pork, pickled onions, and green sauce brought so many different flavors together in a perfect balance. The service was fantastic. everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It's a cozy spot, ideal for grabbing a bite or even sitting down to get some work done. I stopped by while waiting for my husband's doctor's appointment, and it made the wait so much more enjoyable. Highly recommend! read more

Drift Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Coffee was good, got it to go but I loved the vibe and all the different options! Barista was very nice and helpful, got our coffees quick and they tasted good! Will be back :) read more

Great service food and ambiance. Best coffee and make sure you try their mushrooms. Ellie is great ... really recommend my favorite place in triangle read more

everything was great, our server Lauren was so sweet and amazing. Would 100% recommend!

This is a must try!! The staff are so friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming and airy, and the food is delicious!!! I tried the berry stack with a matcha latte and they were both absolutely amazing! That berry stack is even better than it looks!! My mom tried the scrambled toast and the americano with house made caramel. This americano might be the best I've ever had! Her toast was also delicious with a hint of spice! I can't wait to bring more people here and try more of their menu! read more

Drift Cafe - Berry stack, iced matcha latte, scrambled toast, and hot Americano with caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Delicious new brunch restaurant! It has plenty of free parking, and it was not too busy on a Saturday morning. Ordered the Breakfast burrito with potatoes on the side, and it was delicious!! I ended up taking half of it to-go. Service was good. I will definitely return. read more

Drift Cafe - BREAKFAST BURRITO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Essentially perfect breakfast joint! We have loved this spot since we tried it in Wilmington and we're so pleased to see it come to Raleigh. I personally love the variety of options available for the dishes to make it vegetarian or higher protein. The ingredients are super fresh and flavorful. Personal favorites are the breakfast burrito, protein brekkie and French toast. The place is super cute too and takeout orders are always ready to go on time. read more

Restaurant was loud. Food was cold when delivered. Service was friendly. Coffee was great.

Since I was heading to Whole Foods in Raleigh on Wade Ave with the hubby, we decided to have an impromptu breakfast date at the new Drift. Being familiar with the Wilmington location, we were happy to have an opportunity to dine here. We went about 10:30a on a Sunday and there was a 35 min wait for inside but for first available, we were seated right away on the patio. Lots of sun , however out seat was partially shaded due to the umbrella at the table. A refreshing carafe was brought to us and we were able to place our drink orders. Hubby got the 'Amber' iced coffee and was able to sweeten it to his liking with raw sugar. We ordered the Big Brekkie to share - which came with bacon, toast, two perfectly toasted eggs, very well seasoned toasted tomatoes and mushrooms and some amazing breakfast potatoes. Everything was delicious and we'd definitely can't wait to try other things on the menu. Note : They have mobile order pickup- in case you don't want to wait and would love Drift to go! read more

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Beautiful atmosphere, light and airy like you would expect to find at the beach, where they originated. The outside area had picnic tables with umbrellas and three very small metal cafes tables and small uncomfortable chairs. I'm guessing to prevent lingering. The cappuccino was yummy and could be made with oatmilk, which I appreciated. My friend ordered the breakfast sandwich, which she said was an 8.5/10. The bacon was nice and crisp and the aioli was well done. I ordered the veggie breakfast burrito with greens. The presentation was nice. However, I couldn't taste the egg because there was too much goat cheese, which was overwhelming. I mean a little goat cheese goes a long way. It said it came with avocado, which I thought to mean, sliced fresh avocado, but it was more of a smash with the pico de gallo and didn't taste fresh. The greens were barely dressed, just a small couple of leaves, so I basically ate just plain greens. I love salad though with very little dressing, so it was okay for me, but probably too scant for someone who likes their "dressed". The service was sub par. The hostess was new, so she forgot to bring silverware to the table. Then when we needed it after the food got there, our server, or any server, was nowhere to be found. Easily solved though, because I just popped inside and grabbed a couple off of an empty table. I did notice that the serving staff was congregated at the bar where the food was coming out. But it wasn't very busy, so more time should have been spent checking on tables than chatting. We had to ask for more water, which is a pet peeve of mine. It was very obvious that that wine "water bottle" was empty, as were our glasses. Overall, the restaurant has only been open a month, so it's obvious they are working out the kinks. Though my experience this time was not great, I might check back in a few months to see if things are better. read more

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The food was so delicious and excellent service from the whole team. We both got the smash burger and greens and would get this every time. The strawberry pancake stack is divine!!! Shoutout to my favorite server Haya read more

The food was absolutely delicious! The service can be a bit slow on weekends, but the staff is always so friendly, and the ambiance is warm and relaxing. read more

Drift Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great service, cutest little space, and the food was amazinggg! Get the French toast...that's all I have to say! read more

Drift Cafe - Nutella French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Terrible service -- slow and totally disorganized. We were seated and waited 20 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us, while people who arrived 10 minutes after us were greeted, served, and ordering before we got a single word from staff. If you value your time, skip this place read more

Me and my friends were shopping at the Whole Foods nearby and decided to try this cafe. Did not disappoint! Flavors were amazing and the barista was so nice! read more

Drift Cafe - Matcha and Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food is incredible! The staff and service is top notch. And I like the west coast vibe. I do wish it was a little bigger and had some sound dampening foam/paintings to make it a little more quiet. But other than that. It is my favorite. I try and make it a treat. read more

Ellie was a wonderful server and made great menu suggestions. Quaint cafe with yummy food is how I would describe Drift! read more

Drift Cafe - Smash burger with fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great attentive service. Poached eggs came out hard boiled and immediately replaced them with perfectly cooked poached eggs. Gluten free avocado toast and the grain bowl were worth the wait. Online waitlist option is suggested. Worth a second visit to try some of their other dishes. Ellie our server is fantastic and super attentive. read more

Amazing food taste amazing everything was just perfect I got the Nutella French toast and it tasted like a churro with Nutella filling inside super delicious and they had the best ice coffee read more

Drift Cafe - worth the wait for everything and amazing service as well super nice people! Definitely will be back soon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing brunch and service! Bloody Mary is highly recommended! Be sure to get there a little early since it's a popular place :) read more

The service was lackluster. The food was not freshly made, approaching staleness. The coffee was just so-so. For these prices this restaurant failed. read more

I have been to this place a couple of times but today I was a little disappointed. They were out of a lot of stuff, smoothies and poached eggs? I ordered the grain bowl and the quinoa or rice was too hard and not cooked. They forgot the eggs and then I had to mention it which then they said oh they were out of poached eggs and could bring me a side of scrambled eggs. The kale also didn't seem super fresh. Then the breakfast bowl we ordered the bacon was under cooked and the potatoes were not crispy or cooked enough. I will say the avocado toast was very good! read more

Something for everyone and so good! Burgers and pancakes and gluten free avocado toast

Worth the wait! Food was delicious as the staff was incredibly kind and good at what they do

I am honestly in shock writing this review, as I have never experienced such a negative experience in a cafe. I wanted to sit down and eat as I don't eat in my car but to my surprise they had a 30-50 minute wait. I put myself on the waitlist as suggested on the website. After placing myself on the waitlist, on the next screen it say save time order ahead so I decided to do so. After finally being called to be seated it was still 10 minutes before my food was estimated to be ready. Upon arrival I let the hostess know that I had an order placed ahead. She then said that it was only her second day so she needed to ask if it was allowed. After asking her fellow co-worker she was unsure as well and went to ask the manager. Before she asked the manager I expressed that I did not mind purchasing something else, I just wanted to sit down and eat my food that I purchased from them. After returning I was told that it didn't matter if I bought something I was not allowed to be seated in the cafe with a pickup order. I feel this is so distasteful to treat paying customers this way. Any other coffee shop or cafe would allow their patrons to sit and consume items purchased from them. Poor experience overall, super disappointed and will probably never return. read more

Visiting from out of town...I'll be thinking about this spot for a long time. Had the veggie breakfast burrito with a side of greens. The actual BEST breakfast burrito I have ever had in my life. Almond milk latte was on point. Idk if they make their own almond milk or it was the coffee it's self but it was delish. Nutty undertones. Service was great, girls were super kind. Best part- my pup got to join me outside on the patio. I'll be back! read more

Drift Cafe - Veggie bfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Visited recently for a midweek late morning brunch and although the cafe was not very busy the wait to obtain our food orders (party of 3) was exceptionally slow AND the beverage prices (I had an iced latte of only average size--16-ozs.?) was unbelievably overpriced at $7.10!! Had the menu prices reflected the accurate cost (it didn't) there would have been absolutely no way I indulged in a drink that expensive. Food was average tasting, at best, and not particularly what I was expecting after previous online reviews I'd seen. Not sure if I would return only b/c there are plenty of other breakfast cafes in the RTP/Raleigh area in which to choose from. Patrons should be forewarned that a breakfast entree and beverage will cost at least $25, if not more, and I consider that pricey for breakfast foods! read more

We had been to one of the Wrightsville locations recently and were very excited to see that this location recently opened in Raleigh. We arrived around 9:30 and were seated right away. Service was friendly, quick and attentive. As expected, food was fantastic! Everyone enjoyed the meal and can't wait to return. Lots of unique offerings and something for everyone. My only gripe is no chicken or turkey sausage!! I know that is more of a chain thing and not a location thing. By the time we had left around 10:15, they were full. Get there early if you go on the weekend. read more

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We all had great food and excellent service. Very happy that they are in Raleigh. Decor nice too read more

Drift Cafe - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Very nice breakfast! Server was very sweet answer led all our questions. They were very busy had a 45 min wait but they were very accommodating with moving people along. read more

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I absolutely love this place! Me and friend were so excited when the Wade Avenue location opened so we could go more frequently. Thank goodness the menu still has the potato's and the sauce that comes with them. So GOOD! Already looking forward to my next visit. read more