I went here once with my husband on a random morning, the place is so cute and the service was great! There is a few outdoor tables which we chose to sit their since it was nice out and they even brought our drinks and food out to us! The drink menu is pretty big which was great since they had something both I and my husband liked. Everything was delicious, and I can't wait to go back again! read more

If you're near or not, the Ugly Mug Bean and Brew is worth the trip. First, the coffee is delicious! I tried the German chocolate hot. Next drink I plan to try is the Elvis iced. But for the coffee aficionados and purist they have something for you, too. The service is SPECTACULAR. I felt welcomed and they answered my barrage of questions regarding the flavors and options. The atmosphere is cozy. Granted, I was there at o'dark hundred and they'd just opened but I'm certain the buzz of people would only add to the feeling. The decor is whimsical and welcoming. Additionally, there's plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and wi-fi. There's even a conference room (reservation required). They're open til 8:30 during the week and THEY SERVE WINE!! I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

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I am surprised that I am giving a three star review. Environment: The ambiance upon entering this little café was very cool. Decorations and seating we're cozy and modern. There wasn't an especially upbeat attitude from any of the staff, but I suppose that matched the cool and calm vibe of the place; no one was rude, everybody just seem kind of tired. Ironic. Food and drink: I got my drinks and my food pretty quickly. I ordered two breakfast biscuits, one with sausage and one with bacon, and I ordered the mocha, the cappuccino, the Mr. wonderful, and the double Decker. The sandwiches were tasty. Great flavor and flaky biscuits. Perhaps a little too flaky but I think that's just about your preference. It wasn't an English muffin, it was a biscuit. I felt that the bacon was a little sparse and thin, but other than that I don't really have any complaints about the food. I also had a cookie which was pretty basic but still good. I would say that the coffee was the most disappointing part, I expected something to blow me away, and I was underwhelmed. The best of the four drinks was the Mr. wonderful. It had the most flavor and it was well-balanced, it tasted quite good actually. I would say it was the highlight. But I was so surprised that their cappuccino was so lackluster and their mocha was almost too watery. The double Decker was OK but it wasn't especially great, it was sugary without any balance, kind of like sugar water. Watery is thing that stood out about the drinks, there wasn't much boldness to the flavors and I think they could've done better. I might be willing to give them another chance if someone invited me there, but I don't think I would go out of my way to visit again. read more

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Enjoyed a BLTC sandwich with a cafe mocha. Both were terrific!! They were so so kind to turn the music down for us while we met with a person to talk too. Friendly and inviting atmosphere. Would definitely like to visit here again. read more

No Filter Café - Loved all the cute touches that have been put into this place! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Cool place and good food! Had their breakfast sandwich, avocado toast, and breakfast tacos with mimosas.

Great unique, local coffee spot that happens to have delicious food too. Those tacos... YUM. read more

It was just too good. The latte. The food. The cookies. The muffins. The vibe. I'm living for this! Give this place all the stars.

A little expensive, but overall a good coffee experience. It's a good location and I would recommend.

Coffee was good, the cinnamon roll was not too bad either. The gal that rang me up seemed like she needed a cup of coffee herself. read more

No Filter Café - Medium roast coffee with coconut milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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Great stop this Sunday morning for a yummy waffle and cup of coffee. Very nice staff and relaxed, clean environment. They have a good selection of pastries along with a decent variety on their menu. Hubby and I ordered the Ugly Mug Sampler. Everything was great! The waffles are so good! And the eggs were cooked perfectly. I would offer a few suggestions. First, serve specialty hot drinks much hotter. My caramel macchiato was delicious but not hot, just warm. Next time I'll order it extra hot. I noticed this has also been mentioned in earlier reviews. Second, and also as previously noted, the bacon should be thicker. It was tasty, but much too thin. If you're going to serve bacon that thin, then I'd suggest giving an extra slice. Next, get a pepper & salt grinder. We asked for pepper for our eggs and we got dirty little salt & pepper shakers and the pepper looked like gray dust. You could really kick things up a notch with just these 3 little suggestions. We'll be back again! Great little cafe! read more

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

Walking in for the first time gave so many positive vibes! The cashier Caitlyn was so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The service was amazing this is a must visit if you are in the area! I will be back! read more

They have the best breakfast tacos And coffee! I am a black coffee and espresso kinda drinker and it's hard to find places that make it tasty and they certainly did! read more

Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Pleasant environment. Would definitely recommend to a friend ! Employees were helpful and cheerful! Great job Ugly Mug Bean and Brew read more

Delicious food and coffee. I had the chicken biscuit and a cappuccino. My friend had the breakfast tacos and an ice coffee. Everything was quick! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Clean, friendly, and well run establishment. This is going to be our new get together spot. I'll update with photos next time I visit. read more

Such a cute spot! We came here on a Saturday morning and waited in a small line to order but our food and coffee was brought to our table very quickly! There is outdoor and indoor seating. My favorite part was the unique coffee options! Would definitely come here again! read more

Such a cute little place with steampunk decor. My friend had carmelized brown sugar French toast and said it was delicious and my mugwich was also very good. Since I already had some coffee at home so I did not try their coffee but I will definitely try next time!. I was happy to see they had unsweetened iced black team available. I had to take away one star because I noticed the decor, the hanging lamps and ceiling fans were very dusty. Made me wonder if they got into people's food. read more

Not a coffee drinker, but I do love the aroma and enjoy trying new places for breakfast/brunch. This morning I ventured into this location and tried their Ugly Sampler, which consists of a Belgian waffle or toast, sausage or bacon, two eggs and a yogurt parfait with fresh fruit. I opted for sausage and scrambled egg whites, and the waffle. I sat outside, as it was a beautiful morning. It's tucked away in a quiet strip mall area. There are approximately 4 to 6 tables outdoors. Cute industrial seating inside, all wood and metal. There is no table service, you order at the counter, grab a table number and they bring the food to you when it's ready. They were quite busy this morning. A lot of people with just coffees, some with their laptops, some actually eating. The wait time was okay, I brought a couple of magazines anyway, to enjoy my day off brunch. I would eat here again. The Belgian waffles are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside as expected. Sausage patties were thin, but flavorful. Prepackaged, I'm sure. Menus on chalkboards as you enter, situated on your left. I did pick up a berry braid and a cinnamon roll to enjoy later in the day. read more

No Filter Café - Ugly Sampler, with scrambled egg whites, sausage patties, yogurt parfait and Belgian waffles. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

Ugly Mug is such a great local spot - and it's right off of 40 so it makes a great pit-stop on a road trip, too! Coffee: A little expensive, but nothing worse than Starbucks. Delicious options and they'll customize for you, too! Food: I've only tried the Chicken Biscuit but it was delicious! Atmosphere: Very cute - themed like steampunk. Can get busy at peak times, but outside of that is very laid back and relaxing. I've spent many mornings there working remotely and never had a single issue! Have been a bunch of times and will continue to go! I'm very thankful we have a funky spot like this in our little community. read more

We recently moved to the area and were looking for a great spot to relax, have a coffee and eat some good food that was also kid friendly. This place checks all those boxes and even offers gluten free options for me! We visit weekly and always take family when they are in town. read more

This is the best local shop for coffee and a bite to eat. 10/10 recommend. I absolutely love it read more

No Filter Café - Iced Vanilla Latte' - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

We just love this pace Great menu Lots of coffee drinks Wine and beer for lunch Just a great place to chill out inside or out The owners are super cool Hot honey chicken biscuit Breakfast tacos Waffles read more

Great coffee and food. Nice ambiance and really nice staff. Wish they had more shops in the area.

Very nice I'll come back have breakfast on Sunday it's nice and it's just up the road from my house. The coffee is amazing and French toast was super amazing. read more

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

Great experience! My toddler and I stopped in here for a late breakfast and the staff was super friendly! I was trying to look over the menu quickly and keep the toddler SECURE but she was emptying the gift cards and cardboard cup holders on the counter and the staff was very understanding and sweet about it LOL. We decided on a strawberry muffin, a mugwich, and an iced double decker drink. I was super impressed with the food- hot and fresh and really good. My iced coffee was also awesome! We just moved to a neighborhood about 4 minutes from here and I think it's safe to say we've found a breakfast go-to! read more

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

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It was completely worth the 45-minute drive to check this place out! No stranger to 95% (if not 100%) of the artisan coffee shops in the Triangle area, it was time for me to expand my search and venture out for the next best cuppa. I had a strong itching to check out this novelty to add to my bucket list of epicurious caffeine purveyance. Unlike many espresso-laden drinks at other coffee shops that leave you with a case of the jitters and an acidic burn, the iced Ace-High, which was 4 shots of espresso, cream, and a flavor of choice (hazelnut, in my case), went down smoothly and left a creamy, aromatic aftertaste. Yum! Compounded to this delight was the tasteful (pun-intended) decor of the place; if I had to describe the interior, I'd say it's a marriage of edgy, funky-fresh, modern-antique Renaissance detailing, eclectic, and industrial aesthetics. The owner is down-to-earth and is cognizant of the fact that a crafted quality cup of coffee should not cost patrons an exorbitant arm and a leg. In addition, the friendly staff members conversed with me, which showed me they truly care about knowing their customers. In the end, many places can offer a finely crafted cup of coffee (including this place), but only a few stand out with their offering of a finely crafted experience, and that, for me, is Ugly Mug Bean and Brew. read more

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Amazing coffee and treats and great service. They also serve JPs gluten free desserts here!! This is so wonderful for my teen daughter who was just diagnosed with Celiac disease, (severe wheat allergy). JPs has a designated GF kitchen so it's a safe treat that my daughter can eat without getting sick. Another big plus for me is they also serve "unsweetened" almond milk for those of us trying to stay off sugar. I have not found a place locally that even knows the difference between sweetened and unsweetened almond milk. These little details add up and I appreciate the attention and time they take for these little things. read more

Drinks are great. Food could use some improvement. Chicken biscuit is frozen, and came out that way. BLT sandwich came with only two pieces of bacon. read more

Delicious brunch food! Their steak and egg wrap rocks as do their breakfast tacos. Coffee is also excellent. Wish they had more seating though! read more

The drinks and food where amazing but it felt weird everyone that is eating or drinking coffee will stare which makes it extremely uncomfortable. But other than that the people taking your order and make your order are extremely nice . read more

Nice place, with flavorful coffee, food and dessert options. Great customer service.

Ugly Mug is my favorite new coffee place. My friend went and texted me a picture of his Greek yogurt and I knew I had to try this place. Service was great. Clean place. Well decorated and classy. Free wifi. Coffee and snacks were great! read more

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we drove 30 min to try out this coffee shop, it was DEFINITELY worth it!! the coffee was absolute perfection and the food was prompt and delicious! will be making the drive more often! read more

No Filter Café - Belgian Waffle with Banana and Nutella - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Garner, North Carolina

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I cannot say enough positive things about this restaurant. Fair price. Quality food and coffee. Looks like the wine was on tap as well. The aesthetic is great. Next time I visit garner will definitely come here read more

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

I went here with my family when we first moved here, we saw there was ugly mug and decided to try it out we loved they're coffee, we've Gina back many times and not once were we disappointed, they also allow kids,dogs,and disability friendly, 100% recommend going! read more

Had the lavender and honey latte- delicious!! Loved their atmosphere. The Ugly Sampler with the waffle is a must.

I hate Starbucks. I hate them for their coffee, and political bullshit. I don't know what this guys politics are, but he's a hard-working, struggling businessman. Coffee is excellent and the foods are delicious. When I'm in the area I go even for just coffee. The staff is very congenial and attentive and it's refreshing not to have to be waited on by pinheads. Support your local businesses instead of chain restaurants. read more

Great food and pretty friendly service. It's kind of small but not a reason I wouldn't return.

Great coffee and egg biscuit sandwiches. Super friendly staff too. Also seems like a good place to work.

We just moved to the area a couple months ago, and the Ugly Mug has quickly become our go-to for breakfast. The coffee is delicious and prepared by friendly, welcoming staff. The food is delicious and portioned well (I recommend the Ugly Mugwich). Haven't tried the wine or beer, but I noticed that they carry mostly NC local breweries The aesthetic is neat--very steampunk, not a style you usually see in coffee shops which makes it even more unique. LGBTQ friendly, which is awesome! Thank you Ugly Mug! read more

This cafe is wonderful! While I've only been here twice, I've been impressed each time! The have an amazing modern atmosphere with good indoor and outdoor seating options. I had my go-to, an iced caramel latte, and it was absolutely delicious. On my second trip I tried their iced coffee and it was wonderful. I liked that they had the classic syrup at a station so I could tweak the sweetness to the way I like it. Their waffles are SO good, they have a perfect texture and sweetness. My sister had the chicken biscuit, which was delicious! And my mom enjoyed her breakfast tacos! When I went on a Saturday they had a pretty long line, but the baristas were great at keeping the line moving. I would definitely recommend this place. Not many coffee shops, let alone in Garner, can boast great coffee and delicious food! read more