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    Sir Walter Coffee

    4.1 (257 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.

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    Shreya G.

    The SWC Grilled Cheese was very yummy with the apple butter. I also got the Witching Hour Latte (Cardamom, maple, ginger) and a Churro Latte. This place has the best vibes and happiest customers + staff. Unique menu items too

    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.

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

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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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    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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    In this week's edition of Coffee Shop Saturday's, I went to the very well known and highly…read moreacclaimed 42 & Lawrence, downtown Raleigh, and I'm so glad I finally did. I lucked up and found a parking spot right across the street on this rather hot 4th of July afternoon. I'm glad they were open and I missed the crowds due to the parade & other 4th festivities nearby. The two Baristas were so awesome, I had a great time chatting with them while I waited on my delicious hot Baklava Latte w/ oat milk. I saw their post about it on their IG page and knew I had to try it. They have so many options for coffee, cold brew, matcha, tea and more. They can also make your drink however you like it. But for me if something is on the menu, it's been perfected, so I'm going to try it. They have yummy looking pastries, I'll have to go back and try one of the many varieties of croissants! I sat in the cutest little corner nook looking out the window, it was perfect!! Again, I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally check them out, but I'm super glad I did.

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