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Review is just for the coffee. The drip coffee was okay, nothing I would go out of my way or wait in a long line for. The limited amount of pastries looked decent. Breakfast, lunch sandwiches and a limited kid menu was available. Too cramped and not much room inside so sat on the tables outdoors. Parked in a parking garage a block down on Wilmington Street for two hour free parking.
Quaint little coffee shop located in the heart of Raleigh. They have a large variety of both food, pastries and coffee items to choose from. Tons of seating upstairs if you're looking to stay and hangout or get some work done. Great espresso and the staff was wonderful as well!
TLDR: Maybe the coffee and pastries are the stars of this show but this is not the place for well-seasoned breakfast food, especially if you're hungry. However, the staff members are nice and efficient when you only need something small and quick. The rest of the story: The place is very small and there are only 4 high chairs inside at the window. There is outdoor seating along the sidewalk so bring your jacket during cooler months and eat quickly or your food will get cold. Despite the line we encountered, the service was fast and friendly. The girl at the counter patiently waited for me to make my decisions and took my order but informed me they didn't do many substitutions. We ordered the grits bowl, an omelette and the spicy chicken biscuit and went to take our seats outside. The table marker with, Uno cards, they gave us was so light I had to hold it in my hands to keep the light breeze from blowing it off the table. After a short wait, our food arrived in stages. The bowl of grits was small with a sprinkles of cheese and raw green onions on top. It was otherwise unseasoned. The omelette was also unseasoned, and the spinach and onions inside were undercooked and difficult to cut with the plastic cutlery we were provided. The Nashville chicken biscuit was not spicy at all. It relied completely on the sauce that was put on top for any amount of heat.
Delicious coffee! Decent breakfast. Excellent service! Old-timey and cozy - great interior.
Came here for a quick snack and saw it was rather busy. I got a cookie which was alright and their iced matcha was meh but refreshing at least. I do like their upstairs area which has a good amount of seating and an interesting wall. Seems like a nice spot to work remotely or study.
Pros: The bec bagel was served hot and fresh. It was hot to the touch--which was unexpected. It had three full strips of bacon (not cut in half strips). The eggs were fresh, and the cheese was good. The bagel was of good quality--I didn't realize they also offer some other seasoned bagels (like an everything bagel). The coffee is Counter Culture--a local roaster out of Durham NC. You can get free refills on coffee, and I did get refilled. The coffee was good and piping hot. They have half and half and sugar to use--don't know about their non-dairy as I didn't need it or ask about it. The sidewalk seating is nice and spacious and wasn't over-populated on an early Sunday morning. Only me and two-three other patrons were using their outdoor seating. Overall--I'll come back and try more--and will patronize more as long as the panhandling and smoking isn't ongoing--see my "cons" below. Price was about $12.50 for a bec and coffee--not too bad imo. Cons: two male patrons were sitting together at Morning Times outdoor tables while one was smoking a cigarette, and there is a painted, permanent writing saying "no smoking" on the table where I sat outside. I'm assuming it's written on all the tables outdoors that are part of Morning Times seating--including the one where they were sitting. Another woman (one table down from the two guys) was also holding a cigarette in her mouth but oddly not smoking it. I had to move as far down from them to avoid the cigarette smoke. One other patron brought a barking dog to sit outside (no big deal to me--for others maybe so). It did bark at people passing by his table. One other issue I had was aggressive panhandlers. I was approached by two different people asking for money. A third guy just wanted to ask me for the time. The first panhandler just wanted a dollar. The second woman who was panhandling proceeded to ask me while I was talking on my phone--fortunately, she got the hint and walked off when I didn't acknowledge her rude interruption although she obnoxiously lingered for a while. The bus station is right around the corner, so there is an ongoing influx of bus riders who walk to this sidewalk where I was sitting. In order to avert being asked for money by (some of) them I pretended to talk on my phone which did deter most of them. That would be my biggest of my two gripes with this location--smoking in a designated and marked no smoking area, and being panhandled multiple times by bus riders (and, yes, I know they're off the bus because they come in waves of time as the busses arrive and drop them off). Their book bags and travel bags kinda make them stand out as bus riders. I sat there for more than an hour to take it all in and get a vibe for what to expect from this place and location.
Funky and fun coffee shop in Raleigh! Very unique atmosphere. The service is friendly with a genuine smile. I got the traditional machiato. They did not burn the milk and the Espresso was pulled with perfection! Breakfast item I got was a croissant and little bit of jelly. When you enter this coffee shop, it is a tight squeeze. There are a few stools in the front. There is an upstairs with plenty of space. They brought my breakfast up. This helped a lot to avoid congestion downstairs. Little tables next to the windows with live plants. Bus lady was even friendly when she went around picking up empty cups and napkins. That was refreshing.
I've ordered twice now from The Morning Times via DoorDash, and loved it! I've only tried two menu items but loved it enough to order it twice in one week. The breakfast burrito is one of the best I've had around here! Huge, stuffed with eggs, beans, cheese, jalapeños. I skip the jalapeños and beans (never sure how hot the peppers may be), but always add avocado and chicken. It's so yummy! I love the tater tots too, but wish they were a LITTLE less crispy. It's also served with sour cream and a great salsa! I'll definitely be ordering from this spot again. I might even try something new!
This place is a chill coffee shop right off of the street. Small on the inside but the seating outside was very cozy. I ordered the iced americano with a caramel flavor shot and I usually do some type of dairy but it was so good I didn't need the dairy. I also ordered the breakfast biscuit add bacon and it was DELICIOUS! They were very welcoming when I waked in and service was very fast. This is a coffee shop I'll be visiting more often!
Was pretty good got the Spicy chicken biscuit ting was gas French toast looked good Service was nice. Have a plastic menu took time with food. Nice vibes downstairs. It gives a diner with the in and out doors.
My sister and I just went to Morning Times. Our order was taken wonderfully. And we got our food super fast and it was delicioso
Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. We were in town on a 4th grade field trip looking for a pick me up. You could tell the place was incredible by the line out the door at 10am. We stuck with the breakfast sandwich and an iced latte. Both were simply yet delicious. That buttery sour dough on the sandwich... insanely good. The coffee was simple but not insanely sweet and I love that. The line was long but went so quick and they greeted each person with a smile! Will return on our next raleigh adventure.
4 months ago
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1 year ago
Review is just for the coffee. The drip coffee was okay, nothing I would go out of my way or wait in a long line for. The limited amount of pastries looked decent. Breakfast, lunch sandwiches and a limited kid menu was available. Too cramped and not much room inside so sat on the tables outdoors. Parked in a parking garage a block down on Wilmington Street for two hour free parking. read more
Quaint little coffee shop located in the heart of Raleigh. They have a large variety of both food, pastries and coffee items to choose from. Tons of seating upstairs if you're looking to stay and hangout or get some work done. Great espresso and the staff was wonderful as well! read more
TLDR: Maybe the coffee and pastries are the stars of this show but this is not the place for well-seasoned breakfast food, especially if you're hungry. However, the staff members are nice and efficient when you only need something small and quick. The rest of the story: The place is very small and there are only 4 high chairs inside at the window. There is outdoor seating along the sidewalk so bring your jacket during cooler months and eat quickly or your food will get cold. Despite the line we encountered, the service was fast and friendly. The girl at the counter patiently waited for me to make my decisions and took my order but informed me they didn't do many substitutions. We ordered the grits bowl, an omelette and the spicy chicken biscuit and went to take our seats outside. The table marker with, Uno cards, they gave us was so light I had to hold it in my hands to keep the light breeze from blowing it off the table. After a short wait, our food arrived in stages. The bowl of grits was small with a sprinkles of cheese and raw green onions on top. It was otherwise unseasoned. The omelette was also unseasoned, and the spinach and onions inside were undercooked and difficult to cut with the plastic cutlery we were provided. The Nashville chicken biscuit was not spicy at all. It relied completely on the sauce that was put on top for any amount of heat. read more
5 months ago
Delicious coffee! Decent breakfast. Excellent service! Old-timey and cozy - great interior. read more
1 year ago
Came here for a quick snack and saw it was rather busy. I got a cookie which was alright and their iced matcha was meh but refreshing at least. I do like their upstairs area which has a good amount of seating and an interesting wall. Seems like a nice spot to work remotely or study. read more
3 months ago
Pros: The bec bagel was served hot and fresh. It was hot to the touch--which was unexpected. It had three full strips of bacon (not cut in half strips). The eggs were fresh, and the cheese was good. The bagel was of good quality--I didn't realize they also offer some other seasoned bagels (like an everything bagel). The coffee is Counter Culture--a local roaster out of Durham NC. You can get free refills on coffee, and I did get refilled. The coffee was good and piping hot. They have half and half and sugar to use--don't know about their non-dairy as I didn't need it or ask about it. The sidewalk seating is nice and spacious and wasn't over-populated on an early Sunday morning. Only me and two-three other patrons were using their outdoor seating. Overall--I'll come back and try more--and will patronize more as long as the panhandling and smoking isn't ongoing--see my "cons" below. Price was about $12.50 for a bec and coffee--not too bad imo. Cons: two male patrons were sitting together at Morning Times outdoor tables while one was smoking a cigarette, and there is a painted, permanent writing saying "no smoking" on the table where I sat outside. I'm assuming it's written on all the tables outdoors that are part of Morning Times seating--including the one where they were sitting. Another woman (one table down from the two guys) was also holding a cigarette in her mouth but oddly not smoking it. I had to move as far down from them to avoid the cigarette smoke. One other patron brought a barking dog to sit outside (no big deal to me--for others maybe so). It did bark at people passing by his table. One other issue I had was aggressive panhandlers. I was approached by two different people asking for money. A third guy just wanted to ask me for the time. The first panhandler just wanted a dollar. The second woman who was panhandling proceeded to ask me while I was talking on my phone--fortunately, she got the hint and walked off when I didn't acknowledge her rude interruption although she obnoxiously lingered for a while. The bus station is right around the corner, so there is an ongoing influx of bus riders who walk to this sidewalk where I was sitting. In order to avert being asked for money by (some of) them I pretended to talk on my phone which did deter most of them. That would be my biggest of my two gripes with this location--smoking in a designated and marked no smoking area, and being panhandled multiple times by bus riders (and, yes, I know they're off the bus because they come in waves of time as the busses arrive and drop them off). Their book bags and travel bags kinda make them stand out as bus riders. I sat there for more than an hour to take it all in and get a vibe for what to expect from this place and location. read more
7 months ago
Funky and fun coffee shop in Raleigh! Very unique atmosphere. The service is friendly with a genuine smile. I got the traditional machiato. They did not burn the milk and the Espresso was pulled with perfection! Breakfast item I got was a croissant and little bit of jelly. When you enter this coffee shop, it is a tight squeeze. There are a few stools in the front. There is an upstairs with plenty of space. They brought my breakfast up. This helped a lot to avoid congestion downstairs. Little tables next to the windows with live plants. Bus lady was even friendly when she went around picking up empty cups and napkins. That was refreshing. read more
I've ordered twice now from The Morning Times via DoorDash, and loved it! I've only tried two menu items but loved it enough to order it twice in one week. The breakfast burrito is one of the best I've had around here! Huge, stuffed with eggs, beans, cheese, jalapeños. I skip the jalapeños and beans (never sure how hot the peppers may be), but always add avocado and chicken. It's so yummy! I love the tater tots too, but wish they were a LITTLE less crispy. It's also served with sour cream and a great salsa! I'll definitely be ordering from this spot again. I might even try something new! read more
11 months ago
This place is a chill coffee shop right off of the street. Small on the inside but the seating outside was very cozy. I ordered the iced americano with a caramel flavor shot and I usually do some type of dairy but it was so good I didn't need the dairy. I also ordered the breakfast biscuit add bacon and it was DELICIOUS! They were very welcoming when I waked in and service was very fast. This is a coffee shop I'll be visiting more often! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Was pretty good got the Spicy chicken biscuit ting was gas French toast looked good Service was nice. Have a plastic menu took time with food. Nice vibes downstairs. It gives a diner with the in and out doors. read more
1 year ago
My sister and I just went to Morning Times. Our order was taken wonderfully. And we got our food super fast and it was delicioso read more
7 months ago
Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. We were in town on a 4th grade field trip looking for a pick me up. You could tell the place was incredible by the line out the door at 10am. We stuck with the breakfast sandwich and an iced latte. Both were simply yet delicious. That buttery sour dough on the sandwich... insanely good. The coffee was simple but not insanely sweet and I love that. The line was long but went so quick and they greeted each person with a smile! Will return on our next raleigh adventure. read more
1 year ago
Food was so fantastic we went there every morning for our trip to Raleigh. Plan to go every time we come back. Iced Chai Latte was also to die for. Highly recommended. Couldn't be more impressed with the incredible staff and food! If you are a big foodie this place is a must go. read more
10 months ago
Great coffee shop and cafe! My husband got the black coffee and I got the iced chai- both delicious. The cold brew was extra good in my opinion, I don't normally like black coffee but this I did! We each got a breakfast sandwich served on a croissant with sausage- YUM! Also while in line a local said it was the best matcha in Raleigh so if you like matcha I'd try that too! :) read more
3 years ago
Great place in the heart of Downtown Raleigh to grab breakfast, lunch, a caffeinated beverage and either explore Downtown, get some work done, read, or catch-up with friends! Morning Times is located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh on Hargett Street, right near Marbles. There is street parking as well as many decks and pay-lots within a short walking distance. Please keep in mind that since this is downtown, there will probably be parking restrictions as well as a cost to park depending on the day and space you choose. A couple friend's and I met here one morning to grab breakfast, catch-up, and read/journal. We planned to be downtown so I parked in a lot that had full day parking and walked a bit which was fine. When you enter the building, you can order your drink or food. This place is small, but I love that about it because it's quaint and has a lot of character. The menu has a variety of breakfast and lunch options, as well as some desserts and drink options. They even have some adult beverages if that's something you are interested in. This was my first visit so I wasn't sure what to get, but the staff was great, helpful, and extremely patient. I ended up ordering Morning Sandwich on Bagel Everything Bagel with Turkey Sausage. It was DELICIOUS! The bagels are made fresh on site daily. It was filling and was a great price, especially for the quality and size of the bagel. Then I headed up the stairs to meet my friends who I was hanging out for the day. Up the stairs there's a sitting area with quite a few tables and arm chairs. It's great to catch up with friends, work with headphones on for the day, read, or just have a relaxing/chill place to go. After we ate, read for a bit, and got caught up, my friends and I walked around downtown and visited some of the museums. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to return. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
This was probably the best coffee shop I have visited so far. The biscuit was TOO good, to die for! And the coffee did not disappoint- so great, I have added a maple cinnamon syrup that hit the spot! Already wanting to go back! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
Loved this coffee shop. Stopped here on the way to Florida from up North. Got there at opening time and was met with a kind, helpful staff. Lots of room, great vibe. If I lived in Raleigh, I'd go all of the time. read more
First time here, stopped in for a mid afternoon coffee. Considering it was hot I went for a cold brew (typically don't). I have to say this was one of the best cold brews I've had, it was smooth and not burnt tasting at all. The barista suggested the maple cinnamon flavoring, that was a top notch recommendation! My only regret, I didn't get the large. Place has a smaller down stairs but a large sitting area upstairs with restrooms on both levels. Will definitely go back! read more
3 years ago
PROS: - Excellent everything bagel. The dough has a dense and solid quality to it. Strong showing by the bagel. - Can substitute milk (i.e. oat or almond) - There is a self-service water cup area, and they don't charge extra - Prices were reasonable - It is easy to walk to from anywhere downtown - Lots of spaces to sit and work with outlets - Larger tables available for small groups - Diverse audience - Cozy, go-to coffee spot vibes CONS: - Parking can be a bit tough to find OTHER THOUGHTS: - The cream cheese and sandwich were pretty straightforward. If they added a little pizazz to both offerings, it would take them to the next level! OVERALL: - Recommend trying! read more
I love the Morning Times, probably my favorite downtown Raleigh coffee shop. The food and coffee are both great and the staff is always friendly. I love the permanent sidewalk seating they now have to enjoy a coffee out front and people watch. read more
Good breakfast food and coffee, enjoyed on this Sunday morning! It's in downtown Raleigh, so there's downtown parking to consider. My boyfriend went in to order for both of us, so I didn't see the inside. We ate at one of the outdoor tables, which was nice pretty early in the morning. read more
I decided to be adventurous and order the black sesame vanilla latte special, hot with almond milk, and it was SO GOOD!!! I love vanilla lattes and wasn't sure what to expect, but the sesame tasted nice and subtle in my opinion. My husband got an iced caramel latte and I am so happy with how the barista made it - he didn't dump everything into the cup, lid it, and call it out - he poured the latte back and forth between a pitcher and cup to THOROUGHLY MIX EVERYTHING!!!!!!! I can't stand when the flavor is all at the bottom. I loved this place so much. read more
10 months ago
great atmosphere and food! visited town for the day and was a great place to get some studying done with the upstairs space. read more
3 years ago
I love the location here . Great area in downtown . The food was delicious and my coffee . I got the iced mocha coffee. The service was amazing . There is an outside are to eat and enjoy your food . Staff was friendly read more
2 years ago
Classic Coffee shop in the Raleigh Downtown. The coffee they served is from Counter Culture which is really good. We choosed the Smore's Latte because it's the season with some graham crackers on the top We really enjoyed the second floor with the open space gallery. Perfect to have a seat and enjoy your coffee. read more
This place is great! Staff is super friendly and the place is clean. I had a cold brew and a banana muffin. I asked for a cold brew with lavender syrup and unfortunately they were out of the lavender syrup so I just has a cold brew but it was still good. Banana muffin was great. Only thing I would do different is next time get the banana muffin with chocolate chips. Would come back, would recommend! read more
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