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    Sir Walter Coffee

    4.1 (255 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Alexus H.

    If you need a coffee in the middle of the night and want to play some games, add this place to your list. They also have a bar, if you'd like to order a cocktail. The coffee was decent. The mug was basic and the presentation of the drink was unimpressive.

    Marie R.

    My husband and I were visiting from Seattle and we were looking for a cool coffee shop in the downtown area before our flight. We stumbled upon this place since it was highly rated. I got the Banana Nut Bread latte and it was yummy! They do have housemade syrups, but they also have bottled ones. The space is pretty cool. There were a few folks working and studying, but it's a little too loud for my taste. Not a big deal if you just want to hang out!

    Heather H.

    Great space, ambience, coffee and customer service! (They are a park of sip and stroll as well!) I will be back!

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    Taylor Rayne N.

    Stopped in while running around on our trip, It was definitely busy but for good reason and well worth it, the atmosphere was great and the coffee was really good. Definite going to go back soon

    Jocy C.

    I was on a trip to Raleigh in January 2024. My friend and I were in the downtown area. A quick Yelp search and I found Sir Walter Coffee. Pictures on Yelp looked fun; vibe seemed cool. Sir Walter Coffee is known for their "Coffee, Craft, Comfort". Okay - that sounded pretty fun & cool. My friend and I only ordered coffee there as we were headed to a Zumba event afterwards. I had wanted one of their special coffees but they ran out. The cashier helped me select another coffee drink that was similar and voila. Vibe was cool. My friend and I both liked our respective coffee drinks. Good place to chill for a little bit. We were there on a Sunday afternoon - and it was pretty packed. ENJOY!

    Banana Pudding Cold Brew
    Britt J.

    Coffee: 7/10 - I ordered the banana pudding cold brew & it tasted nothing like a banana. Maybe more syrup but I did taste like a caramel macchiato which never disappoints. Effort for the Banana Pudding Milkshake :10/10 My sister had the breakfast sandwich which she enjoyed. I didn't grab food but I enjoyed the atmosphere. I thought it was cool to have a charging station at each table. Future work space perhaps! Oh, this is a perfect date spot as it caters to everyone.

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    Alison K.

    Came in for breakfast before a conference I was attending. I didn't see where the register was at first, so I tried to order from the bar - it's off to the left when you enter at the end of the bar. I decided to get a chai latte and breakfast burrito without adding meat. Chai latte tasted a bit watered down and not that flavorful. Breakfast burrito was a good size and was topped with crema with sides of guac and salsa. The inside of the burrito had a weird texture, and looking inside I noticed they use chopped up hard boiled eggs - never seen that before and not really a fan. It should be scrambled egg. The dipping sauces were ok, just kind of bland.

    Breakfast sandwich with sausage
    Amy H.

    First I'll start with the good stuff, coffee is really good and baristas are very sweet. However, I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was a super greasy bun (also not the onion brioche advertised) I pulled off most of the bread and ate the egg and cheese with sausage and it was ok but not any better than say a breakfast sandwich you'd get at an airport:/ disappointing but coffee is good and I bought a bag of beans but at $21! Pretty pricey and not much info on the actual bag. I'm sure I could look up their info online but it's nice to have some info on the bag.

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    Yadira P.

    I loved this coffee place. The coffee was great and the cheese danish as well. The environment is also super nice and relaxing. I sat outside and the view was great! I will definitely be coming back to this coffee shop.

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    Good food, great coffee. Better yet---- great staff. Sara, Lex, and Jose. Thank you, thank you

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    Service was poor - needs more staff - dishes piled up and drinks took a long time. Prices were high. The drink tasted pretty good, tacos ok.

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    One of my favorite coffee spots in the area. The drinks are always delicious. I love how creative the seasonal drinks are!

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    Super sweet barista/bartenders here! Had the Walter Six and the Lox Bagel! The food was fresh and fast!

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    Incredible brunch spot. My favorite in Raleigh, to be honest. I love all the options they have. No…read morematter if you're feeling sweet or savory, they have tons of options for both. There's so many things on the menu that I still want to try. When we first got to the restaurant we were interested in sitting outside but the host told us the spot that would fit us wasn't available or in the section. However, she went out of her way to talk to her manager and they accommodated us. Off to a great start service wise! That great service continued throughout our meal. Our waiter was super attentive and everything was brought out really quickly. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, both inside and out. It's a very classy spot; very upscale mid-century. I had the stuffed French toast crepe with berries added (egg battered crepe dusted with a cinnamon spice blend, filled with cheesecake custard, topped with maple syrup and house-made whipped cream). Phenomenal. I'm still thinking about that crepe a few weeks later now...I also ordered the Strawberry Citrus Smash (tangerine ginger iced tea, strawberry syrup, lime juice, served iced). Also delicious and not overly sweet. Everything here is great. I highly recommend checking it out. My oneeeee issue is that they don't take reservations. I'm sorry but I don't want to wait around for over an hour to get a table for brunch on the weekend. It's really unfortunate because I've been here with friends before and we've had to leave to go to another restaurant because of such a long wait time. The only reason I was able to try this place after that was because I went during a weekday when family was in town visiting. Many of my friends have jobs that aren't very flexible and busy family lives, so the weekends are the best times to go; but at the same time they don't have a lot of time to spare to waiting. PRESS if you see this - I highly recommend that you reconsider your reservation policy, at least for the weekends!

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    Press interior
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    Best dang chicken is CORRECT. Please Rise, please extend your hours…read more We are firm believers that if they stay open just like Canes/Popeyes, they'll steal a lot of business. Anytime we want late night chicken, we can't find a solid place that's close by we have to drive 25-30min. We can only eat rise in the morning. It's an amazing breakfast don't get me wrong, but we really think the Cary Morrisville area needs a solid late night chicken spot. All of us have to drive to downtown Raleigh or to chapel hill for canes or 25/30min for Popeyes! You guys have better items across the board and better pricing..... Let me know if you need help finding employees! My LinkedIn is poppin sometimes and I'd love to help your team make more money. Only people that compete quality wise are Grill&go and Meat&bite but very far drive from Morrisville Thanks for my Ted talk! Oh yeah order anything, it'll be amazing. Ambiance is a fast casual window minimal indoor seating!

    Best spot for walk-in breakfast biscuits, located in Cameron Village. Great variety of menu options…read morefor signature biscuits and sides. This time I went with a custom BYO - Bacon & Egg White Biscuit, extra bacon and added a side of grape jelly for balance. Biscuit was baked to perfection, nice texture, and the egg white was my splash of health consciousness. On a prior visit I had the Sweet Country Blues biscuit which was very good as well. I enjoy the open kitchen vibe that really gives it the bakery ambience. I recommend placing your order online in advance for pickup. The pickup process is convenient using your name to unlock the box containing your order.

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    Hallway to drinks and bathroom
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    Counter area. Even though there are pictures of inside seating, that is not the case. Outdoor seating only.

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    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!

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    4.3
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    0.1 mi
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    A solid southern breakfast spot. Be prepared to wait in line on the weekends, but it's worth the…read morewait. Will go again and again.

    A cute breakfast place in Downtown Raleigh that gets very busy! I came immediately after landing at…read morethe airport to get brunch on a weekday around noon. The place was crowded but there was no wait. I got seated immediately at a table near a column in the middle of the restaurant and Christy came over and asked if I wanted anything to drink. She brought me iced water and gave me time to look at the menu. I wanted to try so many things and I was too optimistic about ordering 3 things and finishing them myself. Good thing I only ordered 2 things! An order of fried catfish with home fries and one egg. And a biscuit with sausage gravy. The fried catfish was salted and well fried. It tasted delicious for my first bite! The home fries were basically cut potatoes, but they weren't very fried or flavored. I wished I ordered the side of apple sauce instead. The biscuit and sausage was good, but a bit too much for one person after eating a separate order already. Definitely bring more people so you can try more things. Also, I wished I had asked for sausage gravy on the side so I can try the biscuit on its own first as well. Furthermore, I would have more time to eat the catfish so I wasn't worried about the biscuit getting soggy. Christy came to check up on me every now and then. The place was buzzing with people and decorations so I didn't feel so alone. When it was time to pay, Christy brought me the check for me to pay at the cash register. Both Christy and the cashier were so friendly! The restaurant does have a women's and a mens restroom if needed.

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    Dining area
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    4.5
    (240 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Two days in a row I've gone to layered croissant. The layers are on point and it was fascinating to…read morewatch the bakers use a machine to roll out the layers. I tried the passionfruit mango cruffin and the brown butter crookie. Both were spot on with their flavors. The passionfruit cream was especially noteworthy for being packed with flavor and yet not too sweet. The layers of pasty were perfection. There's one spot to order, though they do a brisk takeout business. Once ordered, items come out quickly. There is some seating, and if you order to stay, then they'll bring your items to the table. The vibe is bright and semi industrial with some pastel colors to soften it up. I love the bright windows, even if you're just looking out on the car's parked right outside!

    Ohhh, I have been sleeping on this place. No longer. Visited in September 2024 and tried pretty…read moremuch the whole menu of pastries: + LKA + raspberry pistachio + butterscotch Cruffin + Plum financier + Ham & cheese + Boston cream donut + Brown butter crookie + Classic croissant + Pain au chocolat Standouts were the raspberry pistachio and ham & cheese. Also loved the filling in the financier, and the brown butter cookie was top notch. Cruffin was another highlight. Iced coffee was alright. Will get the iced purple matcha next time. This bakery is definitely born from the Dominique Ansel/Supermoon Bakehouse era, and they are executing very well. (I've had some baaaad knockoff cruffins/cronuts/croissant hybrids, but this place is killing it.)

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    Layered Croissanterie
    Layered Croissanterie

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