What a great little find! On a freezing day outside of Raleigh, I stumbled upon this cozy little…read morecoffee shop! Trying to get a little work done, I was pleased to find a comfy couch, power and Wi-Fi- in addition to the incredible twist on a Mexican mocha and an absolutely insane bacon, egg, and cheese on there in house made biscuit! Greeted by the friendliest barista, I made myself comfy on the couch and watched her work her magic. My " not too sweet" mocha had beautiful latte art. I was actually a little sad as I reached the bottom of the mug. So I opted for a decaf refill, it was pure perfection. Do yourself a favor & pop in to make this place your morning ritual.

I came in here for a coffee break from work. It is such a beautiful building and was even more…read morewow-ed! By the aesthetics in the inside of this place. They do have both coffee and food. I wasn't entirely in a coffee tasting mood but really needed a pick-me-up. They had the strawberries and cream latte as their special drink, so I went ahead and order this and the bang bang tacos. The strawberries and cream was super delicious and hit my craving just right. The bang bang shrimp tacos had a kick with the sauce, but incorporating pineapple was what gave this a 10/10 for me. It had a sweet and spicy flavor to it, which balanced these tacos to perfection with each bite. The employees behind the counter were extremely friendly. I recommend this spot for anybody who's local or traveling through.

Stopped in for an afternoon cappuccino with low-fat milk (there were several options offered), and…read morereally enjoyed the yummy capp and the atmosphere!

Who doesn't enjoy visiting a local cafe while supporting a great cause?…read more Esteamed coffee is a non-profit coffee shop in downtown Cary. They provide meaningful jobs and social opportunities for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The cafe sells coffee, tea, pastries, and locally crafted gifts. They have seasonal offerings, nearby parking, restrooms, and indoor and outdoor seating. Leashed dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio. We visited on a weekend morning. The cottage was bright, welcoming, and bustling. As we waited in line, an employee greeted us, presented the menu, and answered our questions. The walls around us were adorned in beautiful paintings. The line moved at a steady rate and soon we were enjoying our drinks and pastries at an indoor table. Overall, we had a positive experience here and recommend this cafe to others!

Everything was amazing here including the service. Lots of…read moreproducts from Italy wide assortment of homemade items,but the pinnacle was the bread that comes Par baked from Long Island. I'm just visiting but I will be thinking about this bread long after I return Ro cali. From jersey originally. Fantastic sandwich and we loaded up on baccala,cannoli etc that we can't find easily elsewhere. Small market loaded with Italian goods

Great italian market! Has italian groceries, italian wines,…read moreitalian treats and desserts, and a deli making at least a dozen italian hot dishes every day. So glad to have found this spot! I will be returning.

I was in the area and decided to finally go to Brew, as I rarely am in downtown Cary! I'm so glad I…read moredid. It took some time to find parking as the surrounding parking lots were full, but I found street parking around the corner. The ambiance is warm and cozy. Brew and the Cary Theater share common space, so you can enter from either entrance. The service is awesome, I was waited on right away and the barista was helpful with suggestions. I ordered a cookie butter latte and an oatmeal raisin cookie w/ walnuts. Both were absolutely delicious, a great combo. When I finished my latte, I dipped my cookie in the cup to get the last of the foam...so good. The baked goods are from Ninth Street Bakery in Durham. How amazing local supporting local. I sat at the bar area. I loved that there were hooks underneath for your belongings, you don't see that everywhere. They have the high top areas, along with a few tables and chairs. I'm so glad I was able to finally experience Brew, looking forward to going back.

Came for a Sunday stop with a friend…read more Just a note because it's in the downtown area it's extremely hard to find parking and most of it is street parking (with some construction nearby). Overall, the little coffee shop is cute and has a little bit of outdoor seating which I liked but is expensive for being so mid in my opinion. I ended up paying almost $7 for a blueberry latte. Overall, my latte tasted like a regular latte, even though it did have a seasonal blueberry syrup added to it. I know that blueberry is very light in flavor compared to coffee so I asked for more than the allotted amount of syrup and their response was that they had a certain amount added to of syrups added. So I said ok thinking they would take that into consideration but when I got my coffee, guess the amount they added didn't matter because it tasted the same as a latte regular. Unfortunately, at the end of my coffee (like the last 20%) had what I assume to be bits of berry in it? The texture made me toss the remaining amount. With the high prices and the location right on a busy street / no parking I probably wouldn't be back but I did enjoy being about to sit outside under an umbrella and the service was nice / fast. All the stars would go to the servers and overall cleanliness honestly.

nice environment great for studying friendly staff…read more drink was very good, a little pricey :p

It's a really fun and cozy environment…read more The food and drinks were pretty average, but I feel like the vibe and seating of the place makes up for it. Very good environment for meeting friends, hanging out, or even getting some work done. There is a big shelf of board games that you can try with friends and most of the tables could seat fairly large groups.

Came here to celebrate a date night and had such a wonderful time. There's complimentary valet…read moreparking, which was great so we didn't have to worry about finding a spot. We had a reservation and were seated immediately, and our server team greeted and gave us the rundown of how the restaurant works and recommendations. We were tempted to do the 5-course tasting, but decided to order a la carte! Drinks: - Espresso martini: Super rich and refreshing - Alexan red wine: The best! Absolutely loved this wine Food: - Beets: Loved these, so light and great flavor - Harkers island oysters: I'm not a huge oysters fan, but these were incredible! They tasted great and the presentation was very cool - Maine lobster: 10/10! Small but great flavor - Dry aged duck: My fiancee had this as his entree and loved it - Aged beef strip: My entree, really delicious Overall had such a special time here, would definitely recommend anyone to come here at least once for an incredible experience!

I went into Herons Christmas dinner with high expectations, and the experience fell well short…read more The creativity and presentation were strong. Every plate was visually impressive and thoughtfully composed. Unfortunately, that is where the positives largely stop. The food was bland or oddly prepared, with flavor combinations that did not work. There was not a single dish on the menu that I enjoyed. I could have prepared a better tasting meal with my hands tied behind my back. The hamachi was described as having wasabi, yet there was no heat or spice at all. The beef was cooked perfectly from a technical standpoint but completely under seasoned. The beet dish, described as a celebration, was unpleasant. The quail was mediocre and forgettable. Service was polished but incomplete. At no point during the delivery of each course did anyone ask how the food was. In a fine dining setting, that absence is noticeable. Part of me was relieved not to be asked, but it also gave the impression that the staff already knew the meal was overpriced and under delivered. By the end of the evening, I was eager to leave and questioning whether I would ever return. The experience leaned heavily on concept and presentation while failing at the most important element: flavor. For a restaurant of this reputation and price point, this was a major disappointment. --

We just left this coffee shop, maybe 10 minutes ago and I had to leave a review ASAP…read more First, the aesthetic is so calming. Music not too loud, vibes were so chill. The barista was a vibe because we love a casual chat. Mind you, this is our first time coming here. I ordered the Stacy and he ordered Life's A Peach. We also ordered food, 2 different breakfast sandwiches and from the first bite, you know what I immediately tasted? SEASONING. Let me preface this by we bop around to so many different shops to try food and coffee and this exceeded our expectations. Whoever made the sandwiches seasoned these eggs to perfection and please know that we appreciate it so much. Like foreal. 5 stars. Vibes. Food. Delicious. Seasoned. Round of applause! We will be back!

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.

I stopped by this Starbucks for a quick takeout order and was pleasantly surprised by how great the…read moreexperience was from start to finish. The moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and friendly energy that instantly set a positive tone. The baristas were efficient but still took the time to make sure my order was right, which I really appreciated. This store was mostly clean and well-kept, from the counter to the tables to the floors. Even the restroom was clean, which you don't always find at busy coffee spots. It's clear the team here takes pride in keeping the place welcoming and comfortable for every customer. Overall, this visit reminded me why I love Starbucks -- consistent quality, great customer service, and attention to detail. I'll definitely be stopping by this location again!

Stopped here to grab coffee after an early flight and before driving to the coast. I wish it had a…read moredrive thru, but we had no issues here and it didn't take long to get our order.