Lucky Tree

We were trying to find a gift shop to help commemorate our trip to Raleigh. It turned out to be a…read moredifficult feat. I found this one last second with about a half an hour before closing 11 minutes away from us. So we sped off get there in time. When we got there and walked through the little pink door, it was the cutest little shop. So my friend is visiting from Scotland and we wanted to get some kind of necklace or piece of jewelry that matched. They have a great selection. We opted for some lava rock bracelets that help with communication, truth, and strength. I grabbed a little shot glass that said North Carolina on it because I have to have a trinket from every trip I make. When we were checking out, she said that somebody wanted to donate a basket to somebody that they had bought and wasn't gonna pick up so we ended up getting a free basket from Krystal! That was the sweetest thing. We were like two little school girls opening it up and dividing all of the little snacks inside. So thank you for making the end of our trip wonderful!!

Amazing service and products!…read more Our company always gets gift baskets for our customers for Christmas. We've used a popular online company for years, but this year, they messed up our order and we had to scramble to find a plan B! After doing some research we found Gingham & Posh. We loved how we could design the gift boxes with the colors of our company logo. The staff was great to work with and finished our boxes in a great time frame, even with the Christmas rush! We ended up going with the NC boxes. We've received many compliments from our customers of how much they loved their gifts. We loved how we were supporting a local business with Gingham & Posh, as well as supporting the businesses represented within the boxes. We're so glad our Plan A didn't work out this year. From now on, Gingham & Posh will be our go to for gift baskets!

2.9 mi•Fayetteville Street

All of our boxes ready to be sent out!

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NC is the Goodliest Land...hence the name of this popular gift!

Deco Raleigh

4.5(82 reviews)

Deco Raleigh is located in Downtown Raleigh on Salisbury Street. The iconic neon sign caught my…read moreattention and drew me in after a walking tour of Raleigh. The store opened back in 2012 and moved to its current larger spot in 2018. At the time, it was the only place downtown to buy a card and a gift. The building was once the NC State Bar's headquarters. Parking is on the street or at a nearby garage, so it can be somewhat challenging. Did you know that Pam Blondin, the owner, campaigned and built Raleigh's first parklet, and she commissioned the city's first sidewalk mural? She is a true pioneer of downtown's public culture. Deco Raleigh is an upscale gift shop with curated gifts. I thought the store was a good size and bigger than it appeared from the street. But the aisles were a little narrow in places. The store carries work from over 100 North Carolinian artisans. Inside, there is pottery, artwork, jewelry, textiles, apparel, home decor, puzzles, books, cards, and other unique finds. The store carries the "Raleigh" and "North Carolina" themed items. You'll also find some gourmet food items. The custom wrapping station makes things so convenient. It is the ideal place to browse and find a thoughtful gift for someone, or just buy something for yourself. The store design is warm, welcoming, and a total visual treat to explore. I'll definitely be back!

Love this store! So much to see and so many unique brands and artists…read more We spent about 1/2 hour in Deco Raleigh, but could have stayed longer and spent a lot of money. Bought a clever dish towel from BlueQ, some magnets, bookmarks and some very unique gifts. Highly recommend!

Sorry, I just got part of the parklet

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Rambo’s Emporium

5.0(1 review)

1.3 mi

Friendly people and great selection! I visited at the Raleigh Market and grabbed a few pokémon…read moremodels. They had a number of different 3D printed items that were all very reasonably priced in addition other products.

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The Wooden Ladder

5.0(1 review)

65.0 mi

Lovely Garden and Gift Store. Must Visit for a great selection of plants for the yard and home,…read morebird baths, wind art, pots, and fountains outside. Inside has everything from seeds, soaps, bird feeders, jams, specialty foods, and many unique gifts. We had such a great time shopping.

Potted Plants and Christmas Decor

Bird Baths?

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The Studio

5.0(4 reviews)

10.1 mi

House turned studio in downtown Apex. The Studio in Apex is the go-to place for creating, shopping,…read moresupporting local artists, and finding unique, vintage items. If you are in need of a gift for yourself or others this is the place to go. Since it was a house previously, the Studio has a special comforting atmosphere. Although numerous items line the shelves, it doesn't seem overwhelming. The items are organized well and it's easy to navigate the area. The only difficult part was trying to narrow down what to purchase. The items are well made and the scattered amigurumi are incredibly adorable. I didn't even realize I wanted a crochet pop tart until now. I ended up purchasing several items as gifts. If you are unsure where to start, the co-owners are helpful and welcoming. We met the lady who makes the soaps and the soap is incredible. Overall, excellent place for local gifts and flowers! Free parking is available along Chatham street and in nearby lots.

The Studio is an adorable store with all local artists. Such a great idea! I follow their Instagram…read morepage and realized they have special events with themes too. I got a children's book bundle for my daughter's Birthday. It was decorated with cute stickers, candy, a pen, crayons, and more. I loved they put an age for the book. I will definitely visit again!

Children's surprise book present

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Village District

4.2(31 reviews)

1.6 mi

I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but I was pleased with my visit to the Cameron Village shopping…read morecenter this evening. It's not quite a shopping center and it's definitely not a mall. It's more like a carefully zoned outdoor entertainment center. Almost a "riverwalk" or "town center" that I've seen in other places. Surface streets cross through Cameron Village but there's lots of parking and you can easily miss parts of it because it's just a large retail and dining center. Jewelry, coffee, nails, clothing, sporting goods, medical professionals, all sorts of stuff here. I enjoyed my time and will be back. [Review 11604 overall, 1384 of 2019.]

Cameron Village is a very interesting place in Raleigh. It's located right near NC state so this…read morearea swarms a lot of traffic. Not my cup of tea. Best described as a cross between the East Village of NYC and south shore of Long Island. A bunch of restaurants and non- commercial shopping all jumbled into an outdoor shopping / dining Mecca. Cameron is best to visit on a gorgeous day. There are miles of stores and quaint restaurants. I visited here during lunch and had a hard time finding the Flying Biscuit. It's located across from Wells Fargo ( the bandits of the banking world). They have quite a lot of furniture, home decor and posh boutiques for women. Today I made the biggest mistake of dining at Which Wich. Terrible sandwich place. There were so many other great restaurants that lined this area. Check it out tourists.

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Root & Branch

4.3(4 reviews)

8.2 mi

Great shop with local goodies and items made by local artists…read more I had a lot of time to spend because my flight was delayed. This shop had the best items because they are made in North Carolina. I got snacks from NC and ceramics made by NC artists as souvenirs. The other shops carry things that says the city names but made in China. That's why I prefer this shop.

Arriving at the airport ahead of my flight and with some time to burn up, I checked out the gift…read moreshops of RDU Terminal 1. Root & Branch is located immediately at the bottom of the escalator after clearing security so it's hard to miss. All sorts of mementos oriented to the Raleigh and North Carolina area. Magnets, coffee mugs, tshirts, cute signs. But also other cups, candies, soaps, candles and other North Carolina food items. Prices are about what I would expect for an airport. If you've gotten this far and didn't manage to pick up something to remember your trip to the Triangle region, Root & Branch will help you out. [Review 12494 overall, 2284 of 2019.]

Local sweets

Items from local artists

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Local sauces

Indio

4.7(14 reviews)

18.9 mi

Great and unique gift shop! I went searching for post cards and found some delightful ones as well…read moreas other items I found quite wonderful. Would highly recommend!

What a beautiful boutique tucked away into Brightleaf square. Friendly, welcoming, and so many…read moretreasures. Can't wait to come back.

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Edge of Urge

4.4(27 reviews)

3.0 mi

Legitimately my favorite store in Raleigh (and Wilmington - there's one there too) I can't speak…read more highly enough of it. I love the vibes. The employees are always super chill and helpful. The product curation is superb, and there's something for every price point. This store has everything I want and more. I recently went in to buy a couple birthday gifts for a friend and let me tell you, it was hard not to spend more and treat myself too lol. I've found a little bit of everything here. Some of my favorite clothing items are from Edge of Urge. I also almost always get gifts for friends here. It's just a great little store. Check it out if you haven't!

Quirky, fun and maybe a like vulgar but that's the fun!…read more Great little shop filled to the ceiling with local gifts. Great option for someone who is hard to shop for. Funny signs or female empowerment and I am ALL for that! Parking is out front but it is limited.

I always find the most random stuff here

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Drift Cafe

4.1(120 reviews)

0.6 mi•Ridgewood

Really great food, really good coffee, really good environment. The staff is friendly and our…read morewaitress was very attentive even though they were incredibly busy that day. That brings me to the next point. If you go on the busy days be ready to wait long sitting times, is not because of the place itself but because people will overextend their stay and because the local is small it could fill up very quickly. On my visit here I waited over 50 minutes to be sit. Rather than a critic is more of a heads up so that it doesn't take you by surprise. To touch on the food a little bit, I specifically got the breakfast burrito and it was incredible enjoyable. Got some fries as a side and some mushrooms and everything was tasty and fresh. If you aren't sure what to order you won't go wrong ordering that. I would suggest that it be nice to see a traditional american breakfast on the menu. 9/10 would definitely come back!

Super cute place with plenty of parking options and gender neutral bathrooms. 10am on a Friday and…read moreit was packed. Conveniently with one table open. Drinks: I ordered a matcha latte, iced with oat milk. I knew it was a mistake as I watched them make it and the match came out of a squeeze bottle. My mom ordered hot black coffee, claiming it tasted burnt and was undrinkable. Mains: I ordered the strawberries & cream pancakes which came with three extremely tiny pancakes, that tasted like whole wheat. The "fresh jam" was overly sugared and had a smoothie like consistency. For $16 I was hungry and disappointed. My mom ordered the grain and egg bowl, wait it was underwhelming. Shocked there are so many positive reviews.

Scrambled toast (sourdough)

Berry stack, iced matcha latte, scrambled toast, and hot Americano with caramel

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Miranda J.

11 years ago

I have never written a yelp review before, but I really wanted to for this company. Love this coffee shop. Good strong coffee. Ambient music. Delicious, pretty healthy homemade treats ,roasted nuts, and fruit to snack on. Beautiful scenery-- mostly handcrafted by the owner: a cool, sweet, artsy young lady. Local art everywhere you look. This is a great place for studying or chatting with friends. Oh, and it's kind of a gift shop too. Tons of cute handcrafted nicknacks to browse through and/or buy. Come check it out! Support local businesses and women entrepreneurs! :) You won't be sorry. read more

Kim P.

6 years ago

White owned business who have been asked to donate to support Black Lives Matter in 2020 and refused. Asked to support Pride and LGBTQ groups for the last two years and refused. They believe COVID is a hoax and no staff wear masks and go shoeless while working. If you care about any 2020 issues I would strongly suggest you avoid. Find a Black or Queer owned space instead. It's time to put our money where our mouth is read more

Sara M.

7 years ago

The atmosphere here was excellent. But I watched in horror as the barista made my latte. She scalded the milk and then continued to scald it for about another 20 seconds. I think I actually gasped while watching her. Sorry to be dramatic, but one simple lesson in steaming milk could remedy this issue. If I go back, it will be for drip coffee. Please train your baristas!! read more

Manzoor C.

398

8 years ago

I have been coming to this coffee shop before it was managed by the new owners. The current management has dramatically improved the ambiance and overall experience for coffee lovers in the Triangle. The current owners also have a commitment to social justice causes, which has won them much appreciation from many old and new patrons. I highly recommend this coffee shop! read more

Ronen D.

794

8 years ago

Lucky Tree is on top of my favorite local coffee shops. I love that they offer DF and GF options. Their products are always fresh. Service is usually prompt and pleasant. I love the vibe of the artsy displays of local artisans, and the sense of the space, large but also cozy. I conduct many of my meetings there and most people new to the place like it too. read more

Michael M.

11 years ago

I am sooo glad this spot opened right down the street. Go give them a try!! The cold brew has big ice cubes made of coffee and the drink never waters down. There is beautiful local art for sale all over the store and the girls running the place are a delight!! read more

Sherrie F.

2 years ago

Their coffee is great. They roast their own coffee. I would also recommend the hibiscus tea. Hot or cold it's very refreshing. I don't know what they do to those cashews but they are off the chain delicious! Wonderful place wonderful atmosphere. read more

Randy W.

131

10 years ago

This is a wonderful place owned by two wonderful enthusiastic sisters who have created both a aesthetic environment full of artistic creations and a wonderful coffee bar. If you have been looking for a truly unique place go to Lucky Tree! read more

Troy F.

344

10 years ago

This place is great to come and get a great coffee while enjoying local art. The owners put a lot of pride in the organic bake goods.

David D.

3 years ago

wonderful spot for all gluten fee treats! Try the breakfast bites! the coffee needs to be hotter. ask for extra hot

D. D.

4 years ago

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, and the best gluten-free muffins I've ever had.

Mariah M.

8 years ago

Super awesome, chill, comfy place. Great shopping and coffee.

Erin W.

5 years ago

I really like the cold brew there.

Amanda A.

7 years ago

Incredible experience every time!

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Stopped by Coffee Studio in Cary for lunch and had such a great experience! I ordered the Santa Fe…read moresalad with grilled chicken, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The vegetables were crisp, the chicken was perfectly cooked, and the spicy ranch dressing tied everything together with just the right amount of kick. I also enjoyed a delicious coffee (and my fiancé had a regular hot coffee) which made for the perfect lunch pairing. The café has a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and quality food that goes beyond just coffee. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. If you're looking for a fresh, satisfying lunch in Cary, this is a great spot!

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In this week's edition of Coffee Shop Saturday's, I went to the very well known and highly…read moreacclaimed 42 & Lawrence, downtown Raleigh, and I'm so glad I finally did. I lucked up and found a parking spot right across the street on this rather hot 4th of July afternoon. I'm glad they were open and I missed the crowds due to the parade & other 4th festivities nearby. The two Baristas were so awesome, I had a great time chatting with them while I waited on my delicious hot Baklava Latte w/ oat milk. I saw their post about it on their IG page and knew I had to try it. They have so many options for coffee, cold brew, matcha, tea and more. They can also make your drink however you like it. But for me if something is on the menu, it's been perfected, so I'm going to try it. They have yummy looking pastries, I'll have to go back and try one of the many varieties of croissants! I sat in the cutest little corner nook looking out the window, it was perfect!! Again, I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally check them out, but I'm super glad I did.

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