Rebus Works is one of those Raleigh spots you stumble into and immediately want to stay awhile. A cozy mix of coffee shop, local grocery, and art gallery set inside a historic building, filled with local goods, rotating art, and genuinely warm energy. You can grab a coffee or a local beer, then actually sit and enjoy it with indoor seating or outside on the patio. From breakfast sandwiches to specialty groceries and community events like the Sunday Funday Market, Rebus Works feels like a true neighborhood living room. A must-visit if you love supporting local businesses in Raleigh. read more

What a special, cozy find! Easy to access, right in the middle of a trending, walkable part of Raleigh. Lots of inside and outside seating. It was clear that the staff made a point to connect with the regulars by name and welcome newcomers, which is cool to see! They have an eclectic little shopping area and serve coffee and food. Not sure the sizes, but this would definitely be a more casual breakfast spot. My iced coffee was 10/10. read more

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My sister and brother in law discovered this place last summer. Quite a find. Located in a historic building that I believe used to be a grocery store back in the early 20th century, today they sell a variety of local foodstuffs including vegan products, local crafts/arts, coffee and tea, vinyl records, and a variety of sustainable products. They have outdoor seating in the warmer months often with musicians playing. We just stopped in to get coffee and tea. The staff was friendly and knew my sister and brother in law by name. I ended up with a Thai latte which was warming on a chilly day. There was a good number of people sitting and enjoying the music whilst drinking their beverages. It's tucked away down and off the main road so you have to keep an eye out for it. Check this place out when you can! read more

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I was trying to find a good and cool cafe place , close to my job and I was ready to admit defeat till I found Rebus Works. The vibes are very good, mellow yet punk. The workers are very kind , easy to talk to and the music taste is impeccable! Definitely a good spot to grab a delicious drink or a bite to get your day started ! They also sell refrigerated drinks , some grocery type items and local art work ! Will be back ! read more

Rebus Works - I got the " fall in love " a delightful cozy matcha latte perfect for the cooler weather and fall vibes ! - Art Galleries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Sooooo.... I never understood this place.....It was always a rustic building tucked away in a tangle of metal barriers, concrete walls. edging the Boyland District from the railroad tracks. I hope to be forgiven for thinking it was only active during The Boyland Neighborhood Art walk. I neglectfully limited my joy to the bottom half of the building and had no idea that there was a top half open and filled with things to eat. And drink. Local beers, seasonings from something cool called Spicewalla. And while I was pouring over all of these things and loudly proclaiming how awesome it was that they had Mapleview milk...fresh...real REAL milk. I heard the familiar "swooouash" of an ESPRESSO machine! Whoo. I'm coming back. read more

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Hell yea Brooklyn style cafe with Brooklyn prices. Such a cool little spot. The English muffins are actually to die for. The coffee is outstanding. You will pay your first born child for bfast but it's probs worth it read more

What an incredible little find!!! How does this place have like no reviews? Hidden gem alert! While wandering around the Boylan Heights Historic District, we came upon Rebus Works and decided to check it out. Alice greeted us and even offered our big dog a pup cup! (It's dog friendly as long as your pup is leashed). This is part grocer/market, part goods shop, and part coffee shop. There's snacks, local beer, even some jewelry for sale. Meat, vegetables, etc. a little bit of everything! There's a counter to order coffees or tea drinks and plenty of seats inside and a few picnic tables outside. We got some Loco pops and continued wandering the neighborhood but if I lived in this area, I would absolutely come here all the time! read more

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Such a hidden gem! Quirky little specialty food shop/cafe with great food and coffee.

This place is adorable! Art, handmade and/or local products, records, groceries, and a coffee shop to boot. Great location and wonderful staff. I enjoyed my beverage (golden milk with oat milk) and the awesome jazz soundtrack. I would suggest they offer a non-disposable option for cups though. Definitely check this place out! read more

This is a very unique neighborhood coffee shop! A cafe mixed with a art gallery and corner store they sell things to records,plants, books to local grocery's a truly unique experience! Good place for a date! Or just to unwind and kick back for a while! Staff is very friendly! Every customer seemed happy and enjoyed there time spent in the cafe. Would definitely recommend swinging by aww place this place passes the vibe check!! read more

I stopped in for a coffee, but decided to try an egg sandwhich for breakfast. The food was great, the coffee was awesome, and the owner was incredibly kind. This is my favorite "hidden gem" coffee spot in Raleigh. If you've never been, I'd suggest giving it a look!! read more

This place is quaint selling local produce, eggs, meat and other yumminess. Also great espresso drinks and tea and food. The employees are very friendly and treat you like family. Lots of outdoor seating with some indoor. It is weird they allow dogs inside seeing they sell food seems against the law but then again this is NC. Dogs rule over humans. read more

I love Rebus. It's a perfect little market and coffee shop. The staff are friendly and some we know personally. All of the customers are very kind as well. While the menu is small the food is great and I love that they carry so much local foods and produce. Espresso can be a hit miss but other then that I love this place to death! read more

Always a great place to visit if you are in the Downtown Raleigh area. Great selection of local produce. Also has a great cafe inside and a selection of vinyls. read more

the most precious hidden gem in Raleigh!! I want everyone to know how great it is but at the same time want to keep it my secret spot. The best atmosphere, selection of goods and drinks, and great neighborhood charm. read more

Art gallery and frame shop. Pricey art, but it's local and cute. So if you like a drawing of an octopus on a thick mug, you can probably find that here. Mostly I'd like to mention as Andrew W. said, The lovely Saturday Market. "Raleigh's weekly, local, food and craft market featuring garden and oven-fresh goodies, handmade uniquities and more. Every Saturday from 9-2 pm May-Nov" It's really worth getting up early for cheap, local, delicious pastries, coffee, and a rad craft selection to browse. Plus it's an excuse to be in that historically beautiful hood. *BREAKING NEWS!* I read that the Sat Market is year round now! Woweezowee! read more

It's not the easiest place to find, but It's worth it for framing, and usually has some good art shows on the Raleigh Art Walk. I happen to like that it's out of the way a little. When I have an art piece that I particularly care about and want to have framed in a particular way, I take it here. They use high quality museum class glass, have great frames and do a good matting job. If it's valuable and needs protection - I don't even consider going anywhere else locally. They have a very nice selection of frames, and as a family run business - they take a great deal of care in making sure you are happy and that the work is done well.. If you are looking for a cheap frame for a print or something this is really not going to be the place you want. I'd recommend the Printshop in Umall or one of the chains for that.. read more

Rebus Works is the retail star of Boylan Heights. It's tucked away to the side of Boylan bridge, and is the host of The Saturday Market @ Rebus and many other events including food truck rodeos, gouge wrestling, and "Shopscotch" (an annual Hopscotch day party). I would compare the goods inside Rebus to Designbox. Everything is local, but Rebus can have some pricier artwork. There's something for everyone inside--including Locopops! Rebus is worth checking out every month or two. read more

Wiled away some time here on First Friday earlier this month. I'd probably never have known to visit it except that Crumb and Only Burger were both making an appearance at this spot, so I followed their tweets and found myself at this little shop. I'm not a real art-y person to begin with and we'd just gone through the multi-level Artspace, so looking at the smaller exhibits here was more of a quick run-through; though it was exciting to see some more of Casey Porn's work. I had my first introduction with her art at Wootini and then the pleasure of seeing her studio and meeting her in person at Artspace. Now I feel like I see her stuff everywhere! I have to say I enjoyed browsing their tees as much as their canvases -- I guess that makes me pretty low-brow in the art department huh? read more

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My husband and I were looking for a unique space to hold our wedding reception in June. Rebus Works was THE perfect venue. Shonna and Susan helped us all along the way with great suggestions on everything from catering (Kocina...amazing Columbian street food), where to rent tables and chairs, to how best we could set up the tables and chairs for our party of 60 with enough room for dancing! The space is beautiful, from the hardwood floors to the artwork on the walls. Rebus Works has a kegerator, so we were able to have several kinds of local beer on hand for our guests. Throughout the night, several people came up to me and said that they would be looking at Rebus Works to host their next event! We could not have imagined a more perfect party or a more perfect place to have it. Thank you SO much, Susan and Shonna for everything you did to make our night a success!! read more

The best in town for framing. We've had at least 7-8 items framed and most of the time my husband takes them in and tells them if we want any special wood or color and the owner does the rest. She's really picked some great items that I wouldn't have thought of using and it has always enhanced the art. I also know that the art work is completely protected and will be vibrant for years to come. In addition to the gallery (which has a great revolving selection) and the framing, Rebus also hosts a variety of other events. The Saturday Market is year round though the bulk of the vendors show up in the summer and fall months. In addition, they often host food truck rodeos, Gauge Wrestling acts, and provide Boylan Heights w/ some fun local events. Recommend following them on Facebook to get notice of the events. read more

I love Rebus works! Beautiful local art and framer and host to the weekly Saturday Market! What a fantastic little market filled with local eggs, meats, and produce, and products. Every week you can come here to pick up local and mostly organically grown produce. Also, the Lomo Market is here every week! This spot also hosts food trucks and art/jewelry markets from time to time. A local gem, check it out! read more