Baristas are always super friendly when I stop by. Was luckily enough to stop by May the fourth…read moreweek to get myself a blue milk (blueberry matcha). Does get a little sunny inside with the big windows.

Came for an end of day coffee and blueberry muffin. The taste of the muffin was decent with good…read moreamount of blueberries throughout. I had a cold brew coffee which I thought was pretty tasty and I enjoyed. The sun makes the location less enjoyable in the evening because the sun beams on you. Otherwise it's a nice location that's centrally located. The person was nice when I had no idea what I wanted to order.

Food: got the double taro signature. It was interesting flavor but Not sure if I actually enjoyed…read moreit but it was something unique and different. There were alot of different textures so it was a bit confusing to eat. You did receive a really large quantity which plenty for 2-3 people. Service: they were friendly and helpful with explaining items. Location: located next to Perry steakhouse and located across Crabtree valley mall. There is a parking garage for your vehicle. Ambiance: super bright and colorful. Had indoor and outdoor seating. They had a cotton candy machine in the back which seemed to do different shapes however it wasn't working when we went.

Meet Fresh takes boba and desserts to another level. The service was great and the menu had a…read morevariety of options! The boba was delicious

Needed a latte for my drive home, I got the chocolate turtle decaf latte and it was delicious. It…read morepaired chocolate, pecan and caramel to make the perfect road trip drink. The space was packed on a beautiful Friday morning. A lot of people working and connecting over coffee. The library space was super cute too! I snapped a photo and sent it to a colleague for a potential event venue in the future!

This is such an eclectic place to connect, enjoy a cup of coffee or a bakery item or get work done…read more The most recent time I was in there I couldn't find a table to sit at. Needed a more quiet space to get some work done for about an hour, but once a table opened up the table next to it had some loud talkers and it was not conducive to focused work. The staff is nice and helpful. They seem to always have a smile! The coffee is great. Always fresh. The bakery items are good too! I have tried about half of their regular fare and they never disappoint. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is it seems some people camp out there to get work done for hours on end. It makes those of us who want to just get out of a normal office setting to enjoy some coffee and a snack have a hard time finding a spot. Other than that, love the casual vibe and change of pace.

Lucky Tree is one of the best places in Raleigh to grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a pastry, and truly…read morerelax. With bar-top seating, couches, tables, and chairs, it offers a welcoming environment to work, study, or find a bit of end-of-day calm. This place also holds personal nostalgia for me. I recently released my book Purple Rose: The Stars Carry Her Name -- Letters from Me to Her, a collection written for a woman I love living in Raleigh, and I was able to write some of those love letters and poems right here in this lovely café. Lucky Tree regularly hosts open mic nights for musicians and poetry-focused events, and the owners are deeply involved in the local arts scene. Through these events, I've met artists, authors, and incredible people--and I've even shared my own work from my above mentioned book here. Overall, this is a truly unique and beautiful shop. The food is always fresh, the staff is vibrant, polite, and genuinely helpful, and the atmosphere shifts naturally from lively to quiet and relaxing depending on the events taking place. Top-tier shop and easily one of my favorite coffee spots in Raleigh. And yes--the coffee is really good.

I decided to try this out for a quick coffee stop while in town for a conference. The service was…read morefriendly and quick! I tried the breakfast bagel bites, which were soft and warm. I loved the cheese on top! I was not a huge fan of the flavor the almond flour gave them but it was not overpowering. I would probably get them again! They had a lot of options as far as specialty lattes but I am glad I went with the Vanilla Maple. I was worried that the maple flavor would be too much but it complimented the vanilla well. The inside was VERY well decorated, and I would've loved to stay and do a little computer work! I could see myself coming by and sitting down for a quick brunch, meeting up with friends, or staying for a work session.

It's fine; it's like every other Starbucks. But if you're wise, you put it into your SatNav and…read morethis is a great place to park and exit the large mall!

The two women that served me were very kind and were patient with me when I wasn't logged into my…read morerewards program so I couldn't pay. And the shots of the drink that were on the counter were very good and they said I could have as many as I wanted best Starbucks I've been too.

Tried the Chocolate Caramel Avalanche and Madagascar Vanilla Caramel.. both were super tasty and…read morefull of flavor! They have so many options: coffee, non-coffee chillers, smoothies, chocolatey drinks... basically impossible to leave without finding something you like ;) They've got seating both inside and outside, so you can sit and sip your coffee or grab one to go and enjoy it while shopping. Their cappuccino is excellent, and the service was good too. Definitely a must-try for coffee lovers!

The location is inside of a center with other businesses and even a gas station in the same area…read more Lots of different options and they were pretty quick with taking and prepping my order. They endured it was exactly what I was looking for and their iced coffee was amazinggggg! Definitely worth a try!

Just as good as my last trip but with more add on's. They added an outside porch with a cover for…read morerain and heaters for winter. Had a delicious BLAT that's a Bacon lettuce avocado and tomato on a toasted bread roll. Lovely time had by me.

THE GONZA breakfast sandwich if by far my favorite! It comes with:…read more EGG, PEPPER JACK, BACON, GREEN SALSA, AVOCADO, CILANTRO, LIME, BUTTER, ON BAGUETTE. I prefer mine on the Everything Bagel Next, I love the early grey black tea and seasonal lattes. The flat white coffee was delicious too Sola is the perfect spot to enjoy brunch with your friends or work from home spot. They have great sunny outside space and during the cold months, they have a heated, covered patio. The staff are always super friendly when asking for recommendations! The bring your food to the table which is convenient and you pick up your drinks at the counter. If you go on a busy Saturday morning, the line is always out the door but it moves quick and it is so worth it! This is my favorite coffee shop in Raleigh. It offers so much more than great coffee.

I stopped by to get slices of cheesecake for dessert to go. It's called the Cheesecake Factory for…read morea reason, yum! I love the whipped cream they give with each slice. Salted Caramel Cheesecake: This one was really good! I loved the sweet and slightly salty caramel. Celebration Cheesecake: It definitely gives me Confetti cake vibes! It was tasty and brought out my inner child.

I love the oreo cheesecake. I have gone back to this location various times both togo and dine in…read moreand service was amazing. Fast on deserts and same taste. However my togo cheesecakes usually have a better presentation. The chicken and lettuce wraps tasted really good. My server was on the busier side however checked up on my table. The tables were clean and I would come back to this location. Finding parking is challenging since the area of the mall was full of parking spots.

Nice environment where customers are allowed to linger - saw people grading papers, having a team…read moremeeting, or just reading. So that's very nice! Food just ok. I had avocado toast and the toast wasn't toasted. My sunny side egg has hard fried. The pink Himalayan sea salt was missing. And the hash browns were just reheated patties from a freezer.

Came here on a whim while in town. Conveniently located in a small shopping center, there was…read moreplenty of parking. Upon entry the store - it felt like a cozy spot to have a bite to eat and a cup of coffee with a friend or to study. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Each time was made fresh and quickly. During my visit there weren't a lot of people - so I am not sure how service speed would be on an extremely busy day. I ordered a build it your self sandwich that came out to about $10. The cost of food and the quality - I felt it was worth the pricing. Will be back to taste some of the other food items and coffee.

Groovy Duck has me quacking with joy!…read more This is a cute bakery tucked away in a small shopping plaza. I've wanted to try this place for years so I'm glad it was an Offline option. Here are the deets: I tried their duck shaped shortbread cookies and pound cake. Loved the cookies, and they are great with coffee, and my office loved them too. The pound cake did not wow me, but I would try it again. The staff? Helpful and very upbeat. The whole experience? Worth flocking to again. PS: They have a cute rubber ducky display and so many options to choose from.

Groovy Duck Bakery was a completely random find, but I'm so glad I stopped in. I ordered their…read morevanilla chai latte and an Amish muffin, and both were excellent. The latte was made exactly the way I asked -- perfectly balanced and full of flavor. The Amish muffin was fresh, tasty, and the perfect pairing. The place has a warm, welcoming vibe, and the service was great. I'd definitely love to visit again whenever I'm in the area. Highly recommend!