Internet is way more reliable these days, and it continues to be a local gem and community hub…read more Best coffee shop around.

Full Bloom is one of my favorite coffee shops in Raleigh/Garner! It's in a cute, cozy building. I'm…read morealways a sucker for exposed brick vibes. Most seating is upstairs accessible by a staircase (fairly certain there isn't an elevator option), so that's the main heads up in case of any accessibility needs. However there is seating outside and one table downstairs indoors. They have amazing espresso beans with great flavor. I typically order a caramel latte but have heard the orange latte is amazing. Their muffins are also a nice pairing with the coffee. Highly recommend!

Stumbled upon this local coffee shop while in Downtown Raleigh. Immediately caught my eye due to…read morethe words local organic coffee. The business is small, but cozy. The staff were friendly and the menu includes a number of fall seasonal flavors. I ordered the S'mores Latte. The latte is smooth with a rich chocolate flavor. They even included a toasted marshmallow, which was a nice surprise. 42 & Lawrence is a great spot to check out.

Strawberry Matcha Lovers Unite!…read more Yes, the vibe is adorable and suitable for a catchup with a friend and/or a work from home spot. Yes, the baristas are awesome and attentive. But most importantly YES, they kill it with the strawberry matcha every.dang.time lol.

Excellent service & my iced tuxedo mocha is delicious! Baristas alwere friendly & made great coffee.read more

This is def a hidden gem! I'm a supporter of Joe Van Gogh and have been to most of the locations…read moreand when I found that this one was in my neighborhood, I was psyched! This location is connected to a medical office/building and has plenty of free parking. There's a few tables and chairs for outside seating and a more open concept for indoor seating including bar stools. This is a great location for quiet remote work. I've yet to see much socializing at this location but others definitely have that vibe. I love how they have various seasonal offerings each month. The syrups are homemade and not overly sweet. And they offer several nondairy options including macadamia milk. Service is always friendly and prompt. Definitely a part of my regular rotation.

Loved the seasonal coffee I got, and there was cool products sold other than coffee! The worker was…read morevery nice and helpful, and the place was a very chill and lowkey atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

I was so excited to try this place after just moving to the area and seeing all of the great…read morereviews. I came yesterday right when they opened at 7 a.m., before church, and didn't leave until around 7:30. There was only one woman ahead of me, but she ended up running late because her drink was not ready on time. I honestly felt bad for the employee working because it was his first day, and he said the coworker who was supposed to open with him was running late. He seemed really overwhelmed and was left trying to handle everything alone. My friend ended up ordering drip coffee because she could tell he was still learning, and I ordered the crème brûlée latte. It was muuuch too sweet for me, so I had to add some of my own regular coffee to drink it. I completely understand that it was his first day, and I don't blame him at all. I just felt bad that he was left alone during opening. I was really excited to come here, but overall it was a disappointing experience--and I ended up being late for church too :(

It's a place to get coffee…read more Things start out easy enough, jumping right off 42 or 50, depending on which way you came. You'll see a large parking lot and start to ask yourself what all this church stuff has to do with coffee. Or, for that matter, all the sports and activity resources. Well, they don't. Serenity is a coffee-getting SPACE inside a SPACE that offers all kinds of other things within its SPACE, like a game room, among others. Calling it a "coffee shop" is going too far. But very convenient if you're craving caffeine and don't feel like driving out of your way to reach Ugly Mug or deal with the maddening weekend conditions at Cultivate. (Speaking of which, they use Cultivate beans here. So that's a win.) It's charmless, tucked inside an echo-laden, hall of many shades of gray and not a window in sight. Huge and accommodating, with work tables rocking multiple outlets per person (!), there are good things to say, for sure. Like the barista with the kind demeanor. The churchy feel is pretty overwhelming. If you're not into that or have a problem with it, think again? Idk, it's obvious that the coffee aspect rings as an afterthought, what with everything else going on. If you're looking for a coffee house situation, you won't find it here. But if you want an uber-quiet, enormously spacious, wholly uninteresting place to work, give Serenity Brews a shot. Fair warning, though - the wifi is paltry, so don't bring any demanding work.

Serenity Brews has quickly become a favorite! The drinks are delicious, the syrups are homemade and…read morecreative and I love a coffee shop that lets you customize cold foam. They also serve pastries from a local bakery. The environment is a little different than your typical coffee shop, but I appreciate that as there is ample seating compared to some other shops in the area. They also provide toys, puzzles, and books for the kids tagging along. Glad to have this spot in our community!

I am not a coffee or tea person, but my sister is! I've always driven past since the building came…read moreup and the coffee is shop too but finally tried the place when my sister was visiting and it was great. Amazing service, loved the vibe of the place lively but not too loud and spacious with multiple seating areas that allow you to have a private conversation without being overhead (so I think) I loveddddd their iced salted maple matcha latte, reminds me I have to go back for another.

I recently visited my niece in Charlotte and Thousand Hills Coffee was on my list to go and now one…read moreof my favorite spots! The staff is so welcoming and genuinely friendly to our kiddos too ! The atmosphere is perfect for catching up on emails or relaxing with a coffee. My favorite wS the maple brown sugar latte which I had 3 times before my trip ended lol -- highly recommend!

Wonderful small business. I went to college at NC State and this place was a haven while working on…read moreschool assignments while staying caffeinated. The owner Mike and all employees are kind and friendly. I get the mocha (with peppermint, when the syrup is available) and it's divine. I love their commitment to organic, eco-friendly coffee and products--most if not all of their coffee is Fair Trade and shade-grown in addition to being organic, and I'm pretty sure their cups are compostable. They've also got a program where you can pay for a cup of coffee, and a token gets added to a jar next to the register. Anyone who finds themselves needed a warm cup of coffee but lacking the means to pay can come in and use a token from the jar. Such a great program that shows how much they value and support our community.

I come here pretty much 5 days a week. Dirty Matcha (3 espresso), almond milk, iced…read more Today I sent my crew member to order exactly this and they gave her a regular matcha with 3 espresso on the side. I went back to ask for it to be remade, since this is not what I wanted and I haven't touched any of the product, which usually would be no problem, especially since the young man at the counter was very new. The first answer I got was "we don't do that here", which is not true, then the somewhat curtly brown haired white girl said "well I can just pour it in there for you! It will be the same thing!" Laughing and rolling her eyes. Which I prompted that I really would rather have it remade, since it will affect the flavor and it was not what I had ordered. She continued to try to go back and forth with me about remaking my drink trying to make it seem like it's a problem and telling me "the way you came in was a lot" even though I asked multiple times, very nicely and tried to make clear, that my problem right now is about the attitude my complaint was handled with because I understand that mistakes can happen. I also understand that it shouldn't be a problem to make it right at the end without making fun and rolling eyes. My remade drink was still wrong and it was obvious that it was purposely this time, since I told her my order again, she repeated it and still proceeded to use a LG cup instead of a regular, but continued using regular cup measurements+ 1 espresso shot (which is also not what would come in there regularly). Even after I mentioned, again, that it was supposed to be 3 espresso shots( she charged me for another 2 shots,which is fine, I'm not here to get anything for free, I really just wanted my one drink made right) she handed me a regular matcha, 3 espresso in a large cup, filled up with milk to the top. Again, this is not what I ordered. But I had to go to my own job so I had no time to go through this again. Side note: a large drink would usually come with 4 shots. I don't even work at this place and am aware of this. However, some of these "baristas" need some serious training when it comes to customer service. Sad, because I actually really like this place and the girl and guy that usually are there in the morning are awesome.

This is a delightful Christian-themed coffee shop with ample assortments of knick-knacks on…read moredisplay. I came here after a long day's job in Fuquay-Varina and was looking for a light pick-me-up. The girls at the counter were happy to recommend a drink for me and make it in my tumbler. I got a piece of lemon bread and reflected on the day's work. It is a great place to unwind after a long day. I had a long drive ahead of me after my visit, so I'm glad I stopped in. I'll keep this little shop in mind for when I'm in town again.

Nice looking place. Very small with a table for bible studies or whatever…read more Dealing with a place called "Mission," yes, you must expect that sort of thing, along with various Christian knick-knacks for sale and copious amounts of Christian themed music playing over the speakers. It is very much catering to a specific audience, and if you're the other side of that audience, you may feel a bit alienated. I didn't. I enjoyed my time there, but it's not a spot for my repeat visits.