No Filter (formerly Ugly Mug) in Garner feels like a great breakfast and brunch spot that also happens to serve coffee. The drink menu is huge, and it's clearly geared more toward flavored latte lovers than coffee purists. If you like creative, dessert-style drinks, you'll have plenty to choose from. Drinks: I ordered a cortado, but it came out more like a breve. Not a big deal, but not quite what I was expecting. I also tried The Alchemist -- an iced latte with white chocolate, English toffee, and raspberry. It was enjoyable, but definitely flavor-forward, with the syrups taking center stage more than the espresso. Food: This is where the place really shines. I ordered the chicken biscuit with Sriracha hot honey, and it was excellent. Crispy chicken, a great biscuit, and the sweet heat from the sauce tied everything together perfectly. Overall: If you're looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot with lots of fun drink options, No Filter is a solid choice. If you're hunting for a specialty coffee experience focused on the coffee itself, this probably isn't the destination -- but the food alone makes it worth the stop. read more

No Filter Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Consistently the best cup of coffee in the area. Staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

No Filter Café - Two lattes and a mug shot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Ate lunch at the new location last week. I had number eaten there food and was pleasantly surprised. The sandwich was very tasty and the chip cooked to perfection. Great service and location with ample outdoor sitting. read more

No Filter Café - Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Mugwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Interesting location for a coffee store. Sense Garner has completed road work on Hwy42 it can be a little trying to get here. At this of year the location was decorated for halloween which was cute. There is outside seating as well. Great coffee/drink choices as well as sandwiches during lunch. The counter staff was very nice and helpful as this was our first visit. There is a good variety of lite sandwiches to choose from. We ordered a chicken sandwich with balsamic drizzle and side salad as our side as well as a hot coffee and iced drink. Your order is brought to your table. The salad was of mixed greens, tomato, cucumber and croutons which had a good mix and good size. The sandwich was good, not cheated of chicken. Our drinks were good as well. Would return when in area. read more

No Filter Café - Mediterranean chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Overall good place for a quick breakfast and coffee. They have tons of drink options and signature drinks. We had the sugar britches and funky monkey. Sugar britches is vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon it was great. The funky monkey is chocolate,peanut butter, and banana. It was good but you could only taste the chocolate. The breakfast sandwich and wrap are awesome. Next time I'm going to get the tacos because the looked amazing as well. They also have light lunch sandwiches and a few bakery options. read more

No Filter Café - Breakfast Mugwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

See all

Lunch today at No Filter Cafe in Garner, North Carolina. We just happened to be in the area and looking for a quick lunch. Great atmosphere with a neat vibe. Friendly service and really great food! My husband had the Why-Yu Ugly Burger and he said it was cooked to perfection, not over cooked or under cooked, with tons of flavor! The fries were wonderful too! I had the Wafflewich and it was delicious with a touch of sweetness to the waffles. We both agreed it was a place we would eat at again and again! read more

No Filter Café - Wafflewich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

See all

No Filter (formerly Ugly Mug) was fast and pushed out well crafted food - for a reasonable price. Would absolutely come again.

Decided to do breakfast on the road today and, after reading the reviews for this place, decided to give it a shot. Easy off and on from the interstate so didn't feel 'out of the way.' It's got a steampunk vibe with tables both inside and out. Good crowd on a weekday at 9:30am with people just stopping in for a coffee and muffin, having meetings, and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. I ordered the chicken biscuit and wow, it was phenomenal! Would have added the hot honey but was afraid of making a mess. My partner had the breakfast mugwich which he thoroughly enjoyed. Iced coffee and Chai rounded out our meal. Would definitely stop here again! read more

The food is mediocre and way overpriced. I paid $17 for a large cold brew and a mugwitch breakfast sandwich. The coffee tasted burnt and bitter. I won't be coming back read more

No Filter Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Be forewarned, the kitchen closes before the cafe. Unfortunately, I was unaware of this and saw no signage to that effect before walking inside. I did not get any coffee because I couldn't get a salad to-go at 6pm on a Sunday. Oh well, maybe I will give them another try. Maybe not. Amore Mio has a fantastic house salad. The good news is that the cafe was aesthetically pleasing and clean. read more

Best bang for your buck and palette! Walking in this cafe, you're met with the smell of freshly baked goods, lots of life with bustling customers for a Sunday brunch. This Ugly Mug hands down had the best food I've ever had at a coffee shop cafe. We were so impressed with the quality, taste, presentation, and prices. The chocolate and strawberry foam mocha latte was so delicious. I inhaled it before being able to snap a photo. Service was overall excellent. It was funny when I asked about the "wrap" used for the breakfast wrap and they responded a tortilla. I'm still confused why not called a breakfast burrito. Nevertheless, 100% will be returning! read more

See all

Good burgers and yummy smelling coffee. This cozy little place is a great stop between Wilmington and Raleigh!

Amazing space, felt welcome. Love the Christmas decorations. Decided to swing by to grab me some caffeine, Tried the sticky toffee with espresso. Delicious read more

This place has good eats and great coffee. I would say this place is a bit loud. If I needed to study or wanted to "work from home" it wouldn't be the place for me. You walk in, you order from the counter and then take a seat if you're eating in. They bring your food to the table but you grab your drinks from the counter. The parking can get a bit crazy. There are lots of business in the same area. So it's not always easy to find a spot. read more

No Filter Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

See all

I don't have enough words to describe how much I love this little coffee shop. The Ugly Mug is more than just a place to grab your morning caffeine. It's a warm and welcoming spot that truly feels like home. The staff is always kind and attentive, and on the rare occasion something is off, they are quick to make it right with a smile. One of my favorite things about The Ugly Mug is their rotating seasonal menu. There is always something new and exciting to try. With a wide selection of coffees, whether you prefer them hot, iced, or frozen, you can customize your drink exactly the way you like it. One of my favorite things about The Ugly Mug is their rotating seasonal menu. There is always something new and exciting to try. With a wide selection of coffees, whether you prefer them hot, iced, or frozen, you can customize your drink exactly the way you like it. The food is just as impressive as the drinks. Their signature Mugwich is my absolute favorite. It includes a fried egg, bacon, cheese, and avocado, served with a side of fresh seasonal fruit. It is a simple and satisfying meal that never disappoints. Watching this business grow has been such a joy. I will continue to support them for as long as they are around. The Ugly Mug will always have my heart. read more

This place is too cute! My tea was absolutely delicious and refreshing. Service was fast and friendly. Love the decor inside. Looks like a great place to work/study or hang out with loved ones. Lots of food options as well. read more

No Filter Café - Strawberry Hibiscus Iced Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

This place has a great vibe! Food, decor, and fantastic service. Thanks James. We came in for coffee yesterday and came back for breakfast today. Everything was great! You should go here! read more

No Filter Café - Steak and Egg Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

I've been trying to get here for over a year now and finally made it today. The music was good but the vibes of the employees were off. To give them the benefit of the doubt, it's close to closing time and my chai tea was yummy (half way filled to the rim) I probably wouldn't recommend this place. Sorry, not sorry. read more

See all

What a Great place! Plenty of parking. You can sit inside or out. I got my order for eat in. A very friendly man delivered it to our table. Best coffee I have had. I don't like coffee that is full of flavored creamer or extra sugars- I like coffee, touch of oat milk. Their coffee is delicious! I also had the 3 tacos- sausage, egg and pimento cheese. Overall they were good, the egg was so thin I couldn't taste it at al. The pimento cheese and sausage had good flavor. read more

No Filter Café - Breakfast Tacos (3) with sausage egg and pimento cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Food (breakfast) are great! I have tried twice to order online, to pick up. Wouldn't work/ wish that worked better.

This is quite literally the best iced coffee I've ever had in my entire life. I have a dairy allergy so they made it with oat milk and it's still amazing. I've never tasted something so delicious in my mouth. I could cry thinking about it. Go here for your AM coffee runs!! read more

Friendly staff! Cute atmosphere. Didn't order food this time but it smelled, looked, and all sounded delicious. Tried the Chocolate Lava Cake, iced with espresso about $5. Looking forward to coming back and trying something new!! read more

No Filter Café - Summer menu! Tried the Chocolate Lava Cake - Iced - Medium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

See all

I have gone here for a few years now and have always walked away smiling! Workers are always kind, patient, and answer any questions. The food and drinks are quality, and they have a good selection overall. It's one of my favorite spots to sit down and work on my computer, or meet for a coffee and talk outside. read more

Great place to grab a cup when you are out and about. Some of the specialty coffees are amazing!

The food is AMAZING. I love the Wafflewich. The coffee is just okay. It's not spectacular. The service is horrible and I was treated terrible on multiple occasions, which is unfortunate. It's a good place to to homework because the vibes are all there. read more

The cafe has a super cool look. The coffee flavors and combinations were varied and interesting. I had the baklava latte and it was amazing. The food was fine. I had the BLTC Mugwich it was a little on the dry side but the chips that came with it were the star! So tasty. My one complaint was the music was unbearably loud. The staff had to shout the names of the order pick ups. I was sitting less than two feet away from my friend and we felt that we were yelling to communicate. I would go back for coffee but I'd get it to go next time. read more

No Filter Café - BLTC Mugwich with chips. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

First time coming here with my family, the food took long to arrive but it was worth the wait it tasted so good! I also loved the atmosphere and the people. read more

No Filter Café - The Breakfast Mugwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Love! Great food and great coffee. It's hard to find a place that does both well. Covered patio and sweet baristas.

This is a quaint and very artistic coffee shop.I loved the art that was exhibited throughout the store. To me, my opinion, the food was over- priced. There is such a wide selection of food choices for such a small space. I felt rushed and hurried because there were so many people waiting to be seated and to be helped. There wasn't enough seating inside but plenty outside, but it was raining. The wait time for your did it drink isn't long, that's a plus, if you're there to pick up and NOT sit then that's the way you go. I will say that the Caramel Machioto was SUPERB! Will I visit again? Sure will, but on a sunny day, so I can sit outside where there's more room. read more

See all

Just moved to area and such a cute little coffee shop! Didn't try any food this time but will definitely be back soon. Love all the coffee flavors and options. read more

Ugly Mug is such a local favorite of mine. Cozy and the brews are always so good! I like the regular stuff but I also love checking out their seasonal items. read more

See all

My favorite cafe in the RDU area! The vibes are immaculate, the food is yummy, and the hot chocolate (not much of a coffee drinker here) is delicious. Service does tend to take around 20 minutes every time I go, weekday or not, but that just goes to show how popular they are. Highly recommend! ps - the falafel tacos are so yummy! read more

No Filter Café - Falafel Tacos with Hot Chocolate. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Cool spot tucked away. Had a business meeting here. Staff was nice. Had a cold drink here It was very good

I came by about 10am in the morning. The shop was a 1/5th full. Wasn't too chatty as I worked on some video editing. The drinks were made quickly. The Funky Monkey (I added marshmallow foam) was delicious although a little sweet on the caramel, but that's personal preference. The espresso tasted pretty basic so I tossed it in the funky monkey which evened out the caramel. Would I recommend it? Being as I am, If you don't mind something new and flavorful, go here. 5 stars from me bc I've not a problem with my visit (: read more

See all

It's okay here but I'll round up on stars. Leaning 3.5. The coffee is okay, the decor is really cool and inspired. Love all the rustic and woody motifs. The music was kept at the right level (as far as I'm concerned, that is). It's Sunday and the place is absolutely packed. However, I never seem to have issues getting tables or parking spaces. I'm lucky. Didn't try the food, but it all looks good. If you sit by the counter, prepare to have employees literally screaming peoples' names and orders into the air and into your face nonstop. Fair warning. The internet is blazing fast at 150 downloads with people crowding in like it's a NYC nightclub. Still, I'm not much of a fan yet. We'll see. I'm only here because my usual spot takes its time opening up on Sundays. A. read more

No Filter Café - Packed house and blazing internet. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

The hot brewed coffee is good but as of recently depending on who takes the order they started to charge 0.60 for a small splash of soy milk in my coffee. That's $4 for a simple medium cup of brewed coffee. On top of that the girls working the front literally always seem to have some sort of chip on their shoulder or a slight attitude for no reason at all. I'm usually there pretty early around 7am on a weekday and I always tip and greet the person taking my order asking how they are and usually get a vague response that just makes me feel like I'm forcing them to go out of their way to be casually friendly. I wanted to like this place but the vibe is just off for me and I've decided to stop forcing it. Honestly, the front of house employees make this place awkward and slightly uncomfortable for the few minutes you're forced to interact with them. A friend of mine who has come in plenty of times without me said the same thing, so I know it's not me personally. I worked as a barista for 5 years at different shops and I've never come across a group of baristas like most of the girls that work the morning shift at ugly mug. A few are decent but most aren't worth tipping and for me there's no point of going to a business serving you if you feel like you shouldn't tip so it's a no for me. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the waffles and chicken with the spicy honey, it was everything. My husband had the steak wrap and a salad, we really enjoyed the food. The service was pretty quick and the ambience was very relaxing. You have the choice to eat indoors or outside. Looking forward to going back. Wish they could door dash!! read more

Out of everything that we wanted on the menu. If you want variations of grilled Chicken then you'd enjoy but if you like variety, recommend avoiding it read more

Such a great breakfast and coffee spot!! My husband got us breakfast to go from here on a Saturday morning and even traveling back home 10 minutes it was still delicious! Ordering online was super easy and our order was ready quickly even on a busy day. I got the vanilla latte with almond milk and the breakfast mugwich, both were 10/10! My sandwich was huge and came with a side of fruit which was a nice surprise My husband got their cold brew and a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit which was also 10/10!! We just moved to the area and can't wait to go back to try more of their menu!! read more

Great place to sit and relax while enjoying a delicious Latte, Coffee, or one of their delicious pastries. The staff's service is fantastic! Don't be surprised if the Ugly Mug is busy. It's a great place to chill and relax. read more