This was a campus coffee shop, but NC State is an urban campus, so non-collegians can easily walk…read morein (if you can find parking). I came in search of the best chai in town and I may have found it, with a robust spice mix that seemed to include nutmeg and a sweet and smooth flavor that lasted a while. They had some food options, and the ample seating was quite crowded.

Jubala Coffee is a casual coffee spot serving drinks and light food! There is parking in a lot next…read moredoor or on the street. The space inside can get cramped at certain times of the day, but they try to make most of it with tables and booths. Service was friendly and quick. I got the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit. The biscuit was a bit sweet which paired interestingly with the savory bacon, egg, and cheese. I think I prefer a savory or salty biscuit, but it was still good. i'll I really enjoyed the fried egg because of the runny yolk, especially since most of these biscuits use a scrambled egg so this was unique to me. The bacon and cheese on their own were also good. My friends and I shared a Fruit Cup/Bowl which was actually refreshing. The fruit was actually sweet and not tart! I did not try their drinks, although I probably should have considering how well-liked they are. I would come back if I was in the area to try the other items on their menu. Plus, this is a nice work or study spot.

We had some time to kill and were looking for a non-chain coffee spot. This one was close by and…read morehad great reviews. So we decided to give them a try. We had a little difficulty finding it. GPS brought us to the parking lot behind the building. There isn't clear signage to direct you where to go. We managed to find our way up the stairs and into the building. There are a number of businesses located inside. Lucky Tree is super cute. It's set up to encourage working, with plenty of charging spots all around. There is a variety of seating, from long wooden tables to smaller individual areas. We ordered a chai latte and golden milk latte, both with oat milk. Both drinks were good. Fyi there is a separate entrance from the side that takes you directly to another smaller parking lot.

This is a place I wish was closer to my home. Thankfully it's not to far away. Very cool relaxing…read moreenvironment. Friendly staff. Good menu selection. A variety of seating options. And a variety of things for sale in the front. I got the iced vanilla maple, it was phenomenal. It had the right amount of sweetness with a great flavor. Also the almond butter cookie was soft and flavorful. I will be back. Thank you for a great experience.

I went in Saturday evening right before closing and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful…read more I'm very impressed with this bakery and the Macaron was delicious.

Paul & Jack Bakery is such a cute local bakery and coffee shop in downtown Raleigh! Everything we…read moretried tasted fresh and delicious, and their pastry selection makes it very hard to choose just one. We stopped in for breakfast and had coffee with their cheesy croissant with an egg baked in the middle. It was flaky, buttery, cheesy, and surprisingly filling, big enough for us to share and the perfect match with our coffee. We liked it so much that we came back the very next day just to try more of their pastries and donuts! Their crème brûlée donut was our favorite freshly made, creamy, and not overly sweet. Exactly how I like a dessert. They also have a beautiful selection of croissants, pastries, cheesecakes, and other freshly made treats. The shop is bright, clean, and cozy, making it a great spot for breakfast or a coffee date. Customer service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better. Definitely a Raleigh bakery worth coming back to and we proved it by returning the very next day!

I searched up this cafe and wondered why I hadn't tried it before, until realizing that I'd…read morereviewed it five years ago. I like to try new places, but I think a checkin after five years is due. And credit to this place for surviving the COVID era. I got good service on a holiday with a walkthrough of my tea options. I got a nice tofu plate for breakfast with a bit of vegetables, and a strong white tea for a rounded, vegan-friendly, and tasty breakfast. This was a win, and while I no longer live in North Carolina, who knows maybe I'll find myself back in the area again.

Heirloom is this Asian-inspired cafe in downtown Raleigh. There is no parking lot so find street…read moreparking or parking garage. It is cute inside with a fair number of tables for people to study or work. They have lots of drinks, including matcha, and food (brunch, lunch, and dinner). The service was friendly and efficient! Items came out fast. My friends and I got the Saucey Char Siu Bowl, Furikake Fries, and Crispy Chicken Biscuit (Nashville Hot & Hot Honey). The Furikake Fries were thin and not heavily seasoned! It came with a spicy ketchup which was good to dip the fries in. I got the Crispy Chicken Biscuit in Hot Honey. The chicken is basically Taiwanese popcorn chicken and it was fried to perfection! The hot honey flavor did not really come through for me, but the biscuit was pretty soft. Overall, this is a nice cafe! Lots of food and drink options with an Asian twist.

For this week's edition of coffee shop Saturday, I chose Iris Coffee Lab. It's a block away from…read morethe Glenwood South area, located in a little neighborhood of condos, apartments and small businesses. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. There is street parking with a couple of garages nearby. I ordered as soon as I arrived and sat inside to enjoy my vanilla latte on a very hot afternoon. The service is good, everyone is friendly. The latte was perfect, strong and hot!!! It's busy and somewhat loud inside, but great for catching up with friends or working.

Note to future self: please don't come back! I've been here once before and I think we tried the…read morecherry marzipan, and this time I got an iced vanilla latte with just regular milk. Pretty blah. Lexi you can make better coffee at home. Just stay home. Staff were very nice and space was open

Me and my friends came here and got the avocado toast and coffees. They bring the food to you and…read morethe service was great and very quick. The coffee is a bit on the expensive end along with some of the pastries, but the avocado toast was only around $6 from what I remember. The food was amazing, I definitely recommend the avocado toast. The coffee was good. They had many good breakfast options and I want to come back and try the quiche. The ambiance is decent, it feels kind of empty though. I think it would be a good place to come study.

I try a new coffee shop every Saturday and today it was Benelux…read more There isn't a lot of street parking, but there is an underground garage behind it, which is so convenient. It's located next to Village District. I was greeted immediately by a nice young man. I asked for his hot food suggestion, and of course he suggested the waffles! I ordered a waffle with fresh bananas and Nutella...every bite was absolutely delicious. I also ordered a lavender latte and loved it. They sell scones from a local vendor and I had a gluten free orange cranberry scone which was also delicious. Benelux is spacious and has plenty of seating. Tables, high tops and even a couple of comfortable love seats.

I've been to this cafe a few times and it's always a great time. Everyone working there is friendly…read moreand always happy. The drinks are TOO good to sip. I've only had their teas and lemonades. I plan to try their lattes one day. They even have boba drinks now! I would say my favorite is the peach palmer or their watermelon lemonade. The drinks are refreshing and not too sweet. Their pastries are really good as well. I've had their strawberries and crème rice Krispy treat and their brownie. Taste very fresh. They also have gluten free pastries. When you're in Raleigh stop by and indulge in a different adult beverage or not! (You have the option to get non-infused drinks)

There on a Saturday first time being there. I think the only bad thing about my experience was the…read moreparking or maybe it was because I think they had an open mic that day, but it was a good experience. The cashier was very attentive the Red Velvet Cupcake was delicious, my drink was yummy anddd left us feeling niccccce

The morning times was a weekly if not daily staple in my life for 10+ years, after moving away from…read morethe city 3 years ago, every time I would come into Raleigh it would be my first stop and it would always feel like home seeing the same familiar faces every time. This morning, I walked in and saw not one familiar face there, and I've come to learn all the staff walked out simultaneously weeks ago. After getting to know many of the staff over the years of frequenting there, anything to make every staff member walk out at the same time has to be big enough to leave a sour taste in your mouth. Am truly sad to see such a Raleigh staple not see the value in the community their staff created. Cheers to Joe, Brennan, Brett, amber, and all of the others past a present (shout out Tim and Casey and Jackie!) for their place in our lives over all of these years! If you are looking for a coffee nearby, jubala (pendo), black & white (videri), heirloom are all great options (and sir Walter coffee and 42 & Lawrence are decent and close)

This downtown Raleigh stop really came through when I was craving a breakfast sandwich!!! LOL…read more The staff was very friendly. Service was prompt. It's a small space but there's plenty of outdoor seating (and I believe there is additional indoor seating next door). Loved my bacon, egg, and cheese croissant! Added a nice fruit salad too. Just love the vibe of this part of downtown Raleigh!

What a fabulous dessert shop! Perfect place to grab an after dinner cocktail and dessert and…read moreconveniently located near St Roch Oyster Bar which is where we had dinner. Service was top notch with friendly folks greeting you the moment you enter the doors. Our bartender was so sweet and so welcoming. Had me a $10 Paloma cocktail that was just right and went to town on dessert. Everything was just delicious. Fresh made whip cream, perfectly balanced sweetness with the desserts and cute atmosphere. Loved my first time here and it won't be my last!

Bittersweet has amazing desserts and drinks. I've been several times and each time I enjoy what…read moreI've had. A solid go-to is their s'mores sundae which is sooo good! The chocolate brownie is thick and rich, but not too sweet, and the marshmallow cream is divine, especially with the ice cream. A lot of their drinks and gin based, which I'm not the biggest fan of, but I always find something I can enjoy. The service is great and relatively quick, and everyone I've met there is kind and willing to help. The inside is a bit small, so smaller crowds are better and it does tend to get crowded later in the evening and on weekends. The outside street sitting area is nice too and hopefully will be fully fixed soon. Overall a great places to stop for drinks and desserts after a nice meal! And the menu rotates seasonally so you'll always have the chance to try something new!

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.