Such a cute place and awesome to have a drive thru option. Staff is always friendly and seasonal…read moredrinks are fun and unique - definitely recommend!

I had high hopes for this place because a friend highly recommended it and even gave me a stamp…read morecard for a free drink. First impressions? Nothing on the menu really jumped out at me. The options somehow felt both limited and all over the place at the same time. Not many frappes, and nothing that made me think, I have to try that. So I asked the barista what he'd recommend. He pointed one out and was friendly enough, but he also seemed mildly irritated that I was a first timer ordering in the drive thru, like I was somehow holding up the line...except there wasn't a single car behind me. I also grabbed one of their pastries. He took my card, asked if I wanted it heated up, I said, "Yes, please," and then disappeared to, I assumed, make my drink. Then I waited. And waited. Ten minutes later I'm literally trying to peek through the drive thru window because...WTF? I ordered an iced coffee and a pre-made pastry. There were two baristas casually walking around, nobody inside except people already drinking their coffee, and the place wasn't busy at all. Finally, another barista came to the window with my drink and said they were "just waiting on the pastry." At this point I'm thinking...are they back there milling the flour and rolling the dough themselves? Five more minutes go by. She finally hands me the pastry...still in the container from whatever bakery actually made it. And it's cold. So basically all they had to do was grab it off a shelf and hand it to me. By the time I drove away, most of the ice in my coffee had already melted. Even watered down, though, it was just...bland. The coffee itself wasn't robust at all, and I couldn't really taste the coconut flavor that was supposed to be the specialty of the drink. The bearded guy who took my order never came back, either. Maybe he got pulled away, maybe he didn't, but it honestly felt like he just couldn't be bothered finishing my order. The whole experience was just disappointing. The flavors, the customer service, and a 15-minute wait for an iced coffee and a grab-and-go pastry when the place wasn't even busy? Hard pass. I drive all the way from Gibsonville to Mebane now just to get coffee from The Habit, and it's worth every extra minute. Better atmosphere, friendlier service, and honestly...just way better coffee.

Walked into Salvation Coffee for the first time this year, but I've been here multiple times…read morethroughout 2025, so this isn't a one-off experience. Kept it simple--nitro cold brew and an iced Bear Claw with almond milk. First off, that nitro was clean as hell. Smooth, no bitterness, and the fact that it's naturally sugar-free without sacrificing flavor? That's a win all day. The Bear Claw was solid too--nice balance with the almond milk, not overly sweet, just easy to enjoy. And one thing I really respect--their whipped cream is always sugar-free. That's huge for me living a sugar-free lifestyle, and it shows they actually think about their customers. Best part though, out of nowhere, both the barista and I looked up and boom... line out the door. We kind of just looked at each other like "well damn," and honestly, good for them. That's what happens when you're doing things right. Even with the rush, everybody kept a great attitude. Customers, staff; just good people all around. That small-town Burlington feel is real here. Folks talking, connecting, or just chilling on the couch doing their own thing--no pressure, no weird energy, just a genuinely cool environment. And this place actually feels welcoming. Not that forced "too cool" coffee shop vibe you sometimes get. Just real people, treating you like a normal human being. That goes a long way. Also worth calling out... So their rewards program is legit. You get 10 points for every dollar you spend, and it adds up fast. I've already built up enough where I could knock about half off my bill if I wanted to. That's real value, not just marketing fluff. It's got that perfect mix of small-town vibe with modern convenience, and I really hope that never changes. This has been a consistently solid spot for me, and I'll keep coming back!

Honestly, I don't like leaving reviews like this, but after several visits with consistently poor…read moreexperiences, I feel I should leave my honest review. I've been to Salvation many times, and it used to be one of my top-recommended coffee shops in Burlington, NC. Unfortunately, not anymore. Customer service during my recent visits has been disappointing. The baristas often made me feel like an inconvenience rather than a customer. While there was one occasion when the person at the register was kind and welcoming. My most recent visit was the day after Christmas when I met up with my siblings, and the experience was especially unpleasant. The atmosphere was unwelcoming, customer service was poor, and the coffee itself was underwhelming. The espresso in my latte was barely noticeable. Worst of all, the music was extremely loud and filled with constant profanity, to the point that we felt uncomfortable staying inside and had to leave to meet outside instead. I hope this review is not taken in the wrong way, but I genuinely used to enjoy Salvation Coffee, but the decline in service, atmosphere, and overall experience has been noticeable and disappointing.

LOVE this coffee shop located in the heart of downtown burlington. The cold brew is one of my…read morefavorite drinks to order. Recently they came out with their March specials including this irish cold brew as well as a cool fun lucky charms drink! The inside of this coffee spot is what really draws me in the most perfect place to relax and enjoy the plants inside as well as the sunshine coming in from the windows! The staff here are all so welcoming and eager to help you choose the best drink in terms of what your tastebuds like! I recommend coming and spending time inside to drink ur coffee and eat a snack such as the pastries as well!

Took my elderly friend out for our usual biweekly lunch date and decided to opt for a coffee shop,…read morea new experience for her. It was nice to have plenty of room for her and her walker to navigate. She had a drip coffee and danish and I had a matcha. It was disappointing to drink from paper cups however, when we clearly were dining in. I spent $22 which is a bit pricey honestly for our order. Not a complaint, as of course I saw the prices before I ordered, but just full disclosure. Maybe consider adding some proper cups for those folks, would add a lot to the experience and help justify the cost. It was interesting to see that one half of the large space is seemingly available for rentals, so I will file that away. Clean restrooms and friendly service. Convenient for downtown shopping.

I'll start off by saying this a great coffee shop in Elon. Their coffee is good and have a variety…read moreof pastries. Prices are fair and reasonable. I've been here many times and the atmosphere is always different, sometimes it's calm music with soft chatter from other people that makes it a great study spot. Their are other times the music is quite loud and not good for studying, making the atmosphere noisy. I was also told to use the Elon public wifi, which wasn't working. Making me have to use my hotspot, which made no sense to me. Still a good spot to stop for coffee.

Wonderful organic tea selections, and baked goods. The staff member was attentive and courteous…read more Great experience!

Solid option if you're looking for some good coffee in the area. Comes out very quick and fast so…read moreyou can go about your day. Seems like they always have a good promo going for getting their items at a lower price, for example buy one get 1/2 off, etc. I haven't explored the menu too extensively and I've got the same thing every time I've went. I go with the teddy bear iced latte, which has caramel (my favorite) and white chocolate. I can taste both flavors when drinking this. Can't go wrong with this place.

As others have mentioned, this is a great place if you are looking for a quick cup of coffee and a…read morebreakfast sandwich. I usually make a stop here when I am coming back in the early mornings from Greensboro. The team works hard to get your coffee and food out quickly (I've gone through the drive thru every time). They have a lot of coffee options though they are a little too sweet for me typically. I went for the vanilla bean iced latte and was very happy with the amount of sweetness. I've also gotten the ham & cheese bragel both times. Bit of a heavier/greasier breakfast sandwich but very good all the same. Reasonably priced, I got a 16oz iced latte and breakfast sandwich for $12, which is about what you expect to pay anywhere for the combo.

I always enjoy the coffee and food from Sanctuary. The staff is very polite and I love the relaxed…read morevibes.

Super little coffee shop not far from the highway ( or hotel )…read moreCame twice - very quiet and a great cup of coffee! The only tiny downside is they don't serve the coffee in a mug ( you can bring your own ) however despite this I'll give it a 5 star !

A hidden gem in Burlington that serves amazing coffee. First time visiting was back around…read moreChristmas and I got to try my first Coquito latte which was amazing, I returned in the same week to order again. Friendly and fast service. Always clean and decorated for the season.

Ok over priced for what I ordered Extremely long wait! Very small place…read more I really didn't like what I ordered ! No won't go there again!

Subpar for a College Coffee Shop…read more I has a Starsucks Cup and a Seattle's Best Wrap, still don't know what I drank The lady working there was going back in forth between playing on Facebook on the desktop computer and eating her Biscuitville then strait to serving customers without washing her hands. Yack Yack

Hidden treasure in Elon, NC that is located in Elon University. A few friends and I decided to do a…read moreNC road trip visiting each other's alma maters. Our friend that graduated from Elon, said that we had to check out Acorn coffee shop. We were not disappointed. We immediately felt the warm, friendly environment that our friend had described to us. He said it is the perfect place to grab a quick cup of coffee or a sandwich or a relaxing place to study. I had a delicious iced coffee and my friend had a "stellar" Milky Way latte, that was out of this world! If you are in the Elon area or driving and see exit 140, I recommend checking out this cute, college coffee shop!