I walked by this place probably a million times and finally decided to try it. And y'all, it's pretty expensive. The drink menu is very limited, only 4 hot and 4 cold seasonal specials. I wanted something cold and coffee based, which narrowed this to only 2 options. And yet, out of those two options, the one I wanted to try ("no-grony"), they didn't have all the ingredients available for. Ended up ordering Harvest Mule which was good, but it was $7 before tax and it came in a small size. This was worth $5 tops. I don't think I'll be coming back here. read more

Perennial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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The coffee is good but the cup size is what really was shocking. For 7 dollars I do expect more than 12 oz of coffee. read more

Perennial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Overall: I think Perennial has some really great coffees and creative flavors. A cozy environment and soft ambiance make this a fantastic place to come study or chill out. well-crafted Food: The coffee here is very good. Very creative flavors and well-crafted coffees that don't get too sweet and overpower the base coffee flavor. Service: The coffee comes out quickly, I had about a 2 minute wait to get mine. Ambiance: This is a calm environment, great for meeting up to chat or sitting down and getting some work done. read more

Perennial - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Good coffee and WiFi. If you want food, I'd recommend going elsewhere. They have limited pastry options and no way to heat them up. Seating is limited (seats around 24 inside plus a back patio) and as you might expect in this area, it's mostly taken up by students on their laptops slowly sipping their one cup of coffee. (I was a college student once too so I feel their pain when I hear them cramming for exams.) So yeah, come here if all you need is coffee and maybe some WiFi. read more

has a lot of what u look for in a cafe. its pretty but u dont feel like they are yelling "put me on ur instagram!!" instead its just like "heres some plants and pretty wood and look at all these pol studying nicely." not ever very loud inside, nice place to study or read with a good vibe Signature coffee is creative and yummy, and even just their espresso ( a la americano) is great (not too bitter). Service is great as well! read more

I ordered the seasonal chocolate cherry cordial (iced) - it was delicious, but was very small for the price + tax (maybe it was because I ordered it iced - the ice took up most of the cup). The inside has a great ambiance though, perfect for meetings, doing work, or just grabbing a coffee with some friends. read more

Perennial - Chocolate cherry cordial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I had seen Perennial on Instagram a few times and knew I just had to go there- not only did they have all the classics but very creative coffee and tea drinks as well as mocktails. The matcha lattes did not disappoint and were just gorgeous. Served in a matcha bowl, the color was a vibrant, deep green and the flavor was perfect! We also tried the Tyger Tyger which is a Thai iced tea made with coconut milk, activated charcoal and coconut whipped cream. If I lived closer to Chapel Hill I would be at Perennial all the time. That's how good it is. read more

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Such a cute coffee shop on Franklin Street! There's a lot of space inside to do work or chat with friends. I got a lavender iced latte, which I thought tasted great. It's also the same price for any size drink! The barista was also very nice and helped me pick out coffee beans. read more

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Perennial is my favorite coffee shop in chapel hill! My favorite is their Maple Spice Latte (which is winter seasonal, so get it while you can). They tend to use more spices and interesting combinations of flavors in their drinks opposed to the normal coffee shop syrups, which is what makes it stand out to me! They have lots of of tables for you to study at or hang with friends. read more

Atmosphere: Perennial is a cozy, cute cafe with lots of plant decor! There are a few tables inside and outdoor patio tables if you want to hang or get some work done. Service: Our barista was kind and had our drink ready quickly. Food: We ordered an iced vanilla latte. The vanilla syrup is homemade (along with their other syrups) and the sweetness really came through. The espresso also tasted decently strong, especially with the drink being iced! Overall: We had a great experience at Perennial and enjoyed our iced latte. In the future, we'd love to try more of their syrup flavors, especially their more unique ones. Though the prices are a bit expensive (understandable given their location), we think that the atmosphere and various menu options warrant giving them a try! read more

Perennial - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Came across this adorable spot when exploring Franklin Street. Baristas were sweet and helped me choose what to order. I always like to choose the most popular drink if I can. Perfect place for a coffee date or to even do some studying (I felt so old being around plenty of college students). I ordered the Maple Spice cappuccino and a slice of banana bread. Just the perfect amount of sweetness, for both of them. Definitely a great spot if you need a caffeine boost! read more

Perennial - Maple spice cappuccino and banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Perennial is great: -super cute / comfortable shop, it's a nice place to hang inside or out -very friendly and courteous staff -solid locally roasted coffee -they make a flat white perfectly It's my Chapel Hill go-to whenever I can do it! read more

Perennial - Flat white on the patio. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Perennial has a special place in my heart, I went on an amazing first date here. I continuously go back whenever I am in town. Their coffee is great and so is the staff. I even saw one of the staff members reading the same obscure book as me, and we got to have a chat about it which I found really nice. There even was a documentary recommendation for me during that chat. The space itself is amazing, a cool (by cool I'm mean AC) space on the inside that is perfect to sit at and work on your computer or read a book. When the weather is nice there is plenty of out door seating along the side of the building or picnic tables in the back. Being located on Franklin Street, they are a prime spot to stop for a well brewed coffee or a well pulled espresso shot. Perennial is my top pick if you're looking for one of the best coffee shops in Chapel Hill read more

Perennial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Perennial has great vibes! I stopped in on a rainy day and ended up staying for a while just to enjoy the atmosphere -- lots of brick, exposed white textures, plants, etc. It is quiet enough to focus on some work or have a conversation. I got an iced americano and it was good, though next time I'd try something else, including a pastry! read more

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Total coffee shop vibes. Friendly staff. Good coffee. Decent place to study/work. Probably one of my favorite coffee shops I visited on this trip. read more

A cute aesthetic spot to get your caffeine fix and meet up with a friend or get work done earlier in the day. I recently went to Perennial about midday on a Sunday. I'd passed by this shop in the past and the exterior always caught my eye. So I finally went! Covid times: they have you stand a distance from the register/coffee bar and order. They have one of those small devices for you to insert or tap your payment method, but no screen so they'll tell you the total and ask you if you want to tip. They have a good size menu with both coffee and tea as well as some other alternative options. I just got an iced latte which was solid but nothing special. It was relatively quiet there with chill ambiance, conducive to productivity! They have a mix of indoor seating, seating out front, and a side patio area. The decor is super super cute. At first I was a bit confused because in previous photos I saw they had an upstairs seating area but I think within the past year or so they moved to a neighboring space. I only wish they were open longer - they close 2 PM on weekdays and 3 PM on weekends. I would definitely go back! read more

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I really liked the coffee from this place! We made a quick stop on our way to the airport and I ordered the cortado. The coffee was smooth and well-balanced. It seems like a popular place for students to go. They do close early (2pm) which is the only downside, but they are a great option for mornings or that post-lunch pick-me-up! read more

Perennial is simply lovely. It's not often I'll say I feel transported to another place, but that's the feeling I got here. Upon arrival you'll see it's quite small but there is an upstairs sitting area. This day classical music filled the space. There is a simple menu of usual espresso and coffee drinks but with an unusual twist - they make outstanding handcrafted beverages. I ordered the rosemary honey latte as it was featured on the chalkboard outside. The very nice young man behind the counter took my order and started to muddle rosemary. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was like I was at a craft cocktail bar! He didn't seem at all annoyed to be taking the time to make my order this way. What an amazing concept so lacking elsewhere. As I opt to sit upstairs I see that no, have not been transported as there are plenty of students working away. I am not a bit put off by this as I appreciate these young minds hard at work. What will they become? Whatever it is, I am sure that their carefully crafted coffee is helping them get there. I may be wrong but I would think not to come here in a hurry, although my order did not take long. Come and relax, or write your paper or study. read more

Nice small coffee shop on Franklin, I would love to see more snack/breakfast options!

Cute & quaint little place to get your tea or coffee fix. I got a lavender lattè with oat milk and it was sooooo delish! The people who served me were so nice and welcoming. The whole establishment had a feeling of going Into your friends house to hang out and drink coffee. Love the whole vibe ! Thank you !!! read more

Perennial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

To start off, the coffee shop isn't exactly what it used to be. It was a 2 story building, really nice atmosphere as you walked, the aesthetic and decor very well done. And now it's just dark and sad, quiet atmosphere which can be good when it's not awkward. Coffee was good though! Great flavor. Customer service was alright, felt like I didn't get the best customer service because I walked in without a mask. Not even welcomed in and just getting stared at from the door to the counter with my welcoming being to put on a mask. read more

Solid spot for coffee and to cool. Atmosphere is great and really conducive with a good work environment. Highly recommended for students, working professionals, and coffee fans! read more

You guys! You just can't be so good and so cool at the same time. The decor is ahhhhh! What a great idea with all these industrial pipes and bricks and endless flowers EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK. You got such a small space but you did such a great job. And coffee mmmmmm is delicious. Rosemary coffee? What? I though I wouldn't like it at all but definitely I was wrong. It's sooooo good! Makes me wanna drive all the way from Raleigh to Chapel hill and enjoy the atmosphere of this amazing place. We saw big spoon bars at your shop and we love that you support local vendors. Absolutely yes to having so many unique options of latte. We are so tired of JUST a simple latte. Come on make it lavender, rosemary and whatever comes into your creative mind, we ask you- do it. Because YOU, Perennial, are really good at it! Thank you! read more

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I can't believe I've lived here two years and have taken this long to get to Perennial! My manager got me a gift card here so I headed out on a Saturday afternoon to check it out and get some work done. The atmosphere is perfect: clean, open, plenty of seats, white all's and tons of plants. Such a relaxing vibes I love the character of the building - you can easily miss it if you aren't paying attention. Their menu is great - I love the coffee choices and a few interesting/unique lattes. I got the honey cinnamon cappuccino and it was delightful. And you know the latte art is gorgeous at a cute little place like this. The chairs aren't the most comfortable, but honestly that's my only complaint. The music was perfect - hip, calming, but interesting. Some of the coffee shops here play music that is so loud and obtrusive for working. I didn't even feel like I needed to listen to my own music. Will be back! read more

Perennial - Honey cinnamon cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I love this little coffee shop in Chapel Hill! Not only is it adorable, but it also has great coffee. I ordered a latte, and it was a refreshing change of pace from my usual Starbucks coffee. Warning, the space is small. However, I do feel like they did their best to optimize the area they have, and even added seating upstairs. Trust me, you're going to like this place! read more

Hmmmm. I've been here several times here and I don't know what I think still. My first visit was not a pleasant experience. I had a rosemary latte that I did not enjoy (much to my surprise because I love things that have herbs where they shouldn't be, but it wasn't balanced to me). Sound carried through the store, so I could hear the baristas and their friends gossiping loudly even upstairs. A friend wanted to come back the next week, and I agreed. He recommended the chai latte. I did like this more, and the experience was generally better. My third trip back was similar. They make a good Americano. I appreciate the attention spent to making the drinks (even weighing out the coffee grounds). The decor looks like my Pinterest boards with exposed brick, plants, and subway-like tiles. The seating is EXTREMELY limited though with only a handful of tables. I was here during the summer, so it wasn't a problem. However, I don't know that I would even try now with all of the students back in town. read more

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I thought $5 for a latte was a bit steep, but then I saw the process of its creation. I ordered a rosemary soy latte and my barista hand-ground the rosemary before steeping it in the steamed milk. It tasted amazing. There is limited seating though, and it gets crowded. read more

Perennial - rosemary soy latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Came here for a quick coffee recently and really enjoyed it! I had the mint latte, which was fresh without being overpowering. The space is really cute and the upstairs looks like a good spot the study. But since it's really small, it probably gets crowded! So keep that in mind before you go. read more

This intimate, lively coffee shop has become one of my favorites to enjoy a great cup of coffee. For me, a beautifully crafted cup of coffee is more important than aesthetic or design but this place has it all. (coffee snob alert) The location is prime and very conveniently located. When you walk in it feels very small and crowded but there is an upstairs with more seating. The decor of the shop is so beautiful and simple and makes for a great experience. I always appreciate this kind of thing. The staff is almost always very helpful and friendly. They not only serve coffee but pastries, tea, and lattes, too. I always order a pour over and have yet to be disappointed. I will say that if you plan on coming with a group, go somewhere else unless you want to sit outside. The seating is limited. This place has it all and I'm so grateful for this place and their delicious coffee! read more

Perennial - Outside the shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Fantastic coffee. I'm from out of town and decided to give this place a go. I ordered an oat milk latte. Absolutely delicious. Espresso was perfect. Only suggestion: bring the milk to a higher temperature. It was lukewarm, but still absolutely delicious. My dad got a drip coffee and he said it was fantastic. Interior is beautiful as well. Loved the vibe! read more

Perennial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

It is a cute space with lots of green, very kind customer service, and the coffee and pastries are so good! read more

Perennial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Today was my first time stopping in at Perennial and I cannot say enough good things about it. I got a hot vanilla oat milk latte which was delicious, perfect temperature and great foam (which is rare with oat milk). There are plenty of tables and outlets for working or studying. The space is open and inviting, the staff is super kind, and the coffee is fantastic. You can't go wrong here! read more

One of the most quaint and delightful coffee shops in the area! The baristas are very friendly and the drinks are delicious. The atmosphere is perfect for studying, working or just catching up with friends. The UNC students were gone for the summer, so the quiet, sleepy town vibe was refreshing. Plus, the music selection that day was awesome (old school R&B from the 60s and 70s). This is definitely a place I will visit again in the future. Highly recommended! read more

Perennial - Matcha Tea Latte - so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Enjoying hot cocoa on a cold day, and my daughter is having a chai latte with freshly grated nutmeg...from an actual nutmeg! Nice touch. Really cute space, and every details is perfect. The terrarium, the exposed brick, plants, 2 story attrium - this place hits above its weight class and size. Bam! You just got hit by some charm! I recommend you stop in and try it - a welcome change from the yooj coffee shop. PS - Vegan drink options - almond milk was available! read more

Perennial - Bigger on the inside! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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The mark of a good coffee shop is the quality of their drip coffee, and I'm sad to say it's really not good here. Being from the west coast, I admit that my standards are higher for coffee shops as we take our coffee seriously out there, but I still think it's possible to do it right no matter what coast you're on. When we ordered our coffee, we requested a little bit of cream and upon receiving it noticed that it looked curdled and had specks in it. The barista noticed our confusion and told us that this is normal because of the creamer they use. Either we were served non-dairy creamer, which is not normal when you ask for half and half, or our half and half had curdled, which I can assure you is really not normal. When creamer curdles, either the coffee is too acidic or the creamer is too old. This shop might work for you if you're only in it for the aesthetic, which is admittedly nice, or if you order coffee with flavor or something else to mask the weirdly acidic beans. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend. read more

This spot is such a cute, little place tucked away on Franklin St. It took me a couple of times driving by to actually see it, but once I did it was worth it. Quaint and cozy, seems to be a popular study spot for UNC students, which limits seating a little bit, so you better make sure you snag a seat before they're all gone! The mint iced latte was delicious. Just be aware before you go, they only accept card. There's no cash register. read more

Perennial - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The name of this shop perfectly captures its unique and welcoming atmosphere. Tucked away, it's certainly a hidden gem with exposed brick and all sorts of plants delivering a cozy vibe. With Counter Culture as the featured roaster, Perennial is a great spot for a high quality cup of coffee! read more

Perennial - Afternoon cup of Counter Culture - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Mint hot chocolate with oat milk - 3 stars They were nice enough to make this even though it wasn't on the menu. They used fresh mint, which was delicious. But I like hot chocolates that are dark, rich and bitter and this was too sweet and Swiss Miss-y for me. Cute place overall with reliable WiFi. When they closed at 6.30pm on a Saturday, they gave away their remaining pastries! read more

Drinks are good - nothing super spectacular or outstanding but never disappointing. They offer milk substitutes (including oat milk - my fave) so that's a plus, as I'm dairy-free. The vibe in the cafe is cute and a great place to study/do work - if you can get a table, that is. Sometimes it gets a bit crowded and there's nowhere to sit. Seating is pretty limited if you want your own table and don't want to share the communal one in the center of the shop. I've experienced different things with different employees in terms of friendliness - some are super friendly and some are pretty apathetic. None of them have been rude, though. I also really appreciate that they have glass "for here" cups (as opposed to places like Starbucks) to reduce waste. read more

This place is F A N C Y. Sometimes it takes a long time to get a cup bc they do everything by hand. They literally have a mortar and pestle and will . Like Carla Music says, who has a pestle and mortar except Andy????????? Not that it's bad that they have one lol. I don't mind waiting in line and I often don't have to wait too long because the baristas are talented, competent, and make a mean iced mint latte. Delicious. Not only that but they're so sweet and kind. Very polite and great service. read more