Needed a pick me up after riding my bike in the early morning on the Neuse River Trail. I stopped in and grabbed one of their seasonal iced coffees as well as a cinnamon roll. The staff member offered to warm the roll for me but I said no as I foolishly thought I was going to make it all the way home before devouring this fresh baked good. Don't be as foolish as me - if they offer, get it warmed up. (It was still amazing at room temp but I bet it would have been even better warm.) Anyway, I did not make it far before I cracked open the cinnamon roll and ate it while sitting at a stoplight in my car. Truly, such a good sugary baked good. Just wow. I feel like this spot is considered a hidden gem, so I hope you will see this and give them a try! read more

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we stopped by for an iced coffee, an iced latte, and a ham and cheese croissant. the croissant didn't make it into my photo, but my boyfriend really enjoyed it and said it was delicious. the drinks, on the other hand, were just okay. nothing was necessarily wrong with them, but they didn't stand out enough to make me want to come back specifically for the coffee. what i did love was the atmosphere. despite having a steady stream of customers, the cafe stayed calm and relaxed. it's located in a quiet neighborhood, has outdoor seating, and just has an overall pleasant vibe. the woman who took our order was also genuinely friendly, which made the visit even nicer. i really liked the area and the feel of the cafe. i just don't think i'd return for the drinks alone. read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

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I've visited several times since they opened to give the opportunity for improvement, but truthfully I never enjoy coming here. It's unfortunate because it is the closest coffee shop to me by far. The staff is pretty much always rude. They're not pleasant to speak to and are often unhelpful. I've seen one male barista in the last several years that I thought was pleasant but that was more that he didn't just stare at me/not respond when I spoke like the other employees I've encountered. Also basic customer service pleasantries are often not done. For example, I got an iced latte today and a sandwich that I wanted to enjoy on the patio. Even though I was dining in, I still had to wait at the pick up counter for my order... there were upwards of 5 employees and they don't offer to bring your food or drink to you for a dine in experience. Not the end of the world, but just an odd decision when it's such an easy service to offer. Even before that, the woman who took my order effectively did not speak to me at all other than to tell me the cost. On top of that, the latte was given to me unmixed, so my first sip through the straw was legitimately straight syrup. As for the good, the coffee/drink quality has GREATLY improved over the years. The food is also really good. The space isn't half bad and on a quieter day is actually really nice to do some studying or work. Overall, I wish this business prioritized the way they treat their customers much more. The unfortunate thing is the owner (I think) is often there and she seems to have really great rapport with the staff and they seem kind to each other, but I almost never see that kindness given back to the customer. Very odd business. read more

Smooth Joe's was the 2nd stop with my Coffee Passport. The vibe is very chill. A great place to work and just relax. Clean and cozy. Staff was amazing- friendly and helpful. I tried the spicy caramel latte and the croissant BEC. The coffee was smooth and delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. You can also taste the coffee and not just sugar. The sandwich was ok. Pretty basic but good. I would definitely return when I'm in the area. There's great outdoor seating with umbrellas and plenty of parking. Putting it on my favorites list. Oh. And they sell the Coffee Passport but call first to make sure they have some available. read more

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Wow! Wow! We are new to this little pocket of Raleigh and I got an iced mocha my first time. DELISH! We tried the peanut butter bar too and oooo it was perfect. I wish I could make it myself. My husband got the vanilla latte and that was great as well, as I saw they use monin syrups. Our second time I tried a caramel pumpkin and he got the lavender cloud (specialty) with an apple cinnamon muffin warmed up. The apple chunks and goo were amazing. We love the ambiance and natural lighting! It's our new fav spot! read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Iced mocha and iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

Smooth Joe is my go-to for a caffeine pick-me-up! And I'm lucky that it is in my neighborhood. Upon entering, you are greeted with a smile from the owner who always takes your order with care. It is the perfect space for co-working, a coffee date or basking in the sun on their patio. Highly recommend their lattes or croissant breakfast sandwich! read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Breakfast croissant sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

Smooth Joes is a warm and inviting coffee café in my neighborhood. This nice, family-owned business offers quality coffee drinks, tasty noshes, and a comfortable environment. My first experience was with a barista named Blaze, who won me over with his friendly personality and delicious cappuccino! read more

Part of the Coffee Passport. Great discount with a variety of flavors available to choose from. Called prior to see if I could bring my dog, was told yes. When I arrived, I was told that only service dogs were allowed. Sat outside on the patio (which was fine) and the manager came to apologize for the confusion (with treats). If the actual staff had been nicer, I would have rated my experience higher. read more

Get the sausage breakfast sandwich from here. That's really just all you need to know. It's that good!!!!!! read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

Very friendly barista and owner. The baked goods looked delicious, so we tried a blueberry muffin. Perfect!

I go here for the tea. They use loose tea, so no plastic or nylon tea bags that dump microplastics into your tea to worry about. The food and baked items are all excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is cozy (Gezellige in Dutch). I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Can't stop thinking about this ham & cheese croissant The coffee was good too. Great stop! We just came through the area for the weekend. I would recommend! read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Ham & Cheese Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

Coffee was really good and the atmosphere is cozy and nice. Would come again when back in the area.

First time visiting this local coffee shop. Nice atmosphere indoors and outdoor. Great location to pick up your coffee. The coffee and cinnamon rolls light and delicious. Wonderful customer service. read more

Very pleasant Staff Service is Prompt . Space is nice and cozy , Good sunlight comes in the front windows. Great Croissants and We Love the Cappuccino. A Must Try. read more

This place is a perfect quiet location . The staff is friendly fast and attentive. Plenty of outside and inside seating and options for coffee . The bakery items are big however they gave them to me cold reason for the negative one star that would have made my experience great to go that one extra step . read more

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I had a great experience at Smooth Joe this morning. I ordered coffee and set up to work from the common space for a few hours this morning and loved it. The coffee was delicious and beautiful and the ambiance was bustling and smelled of delicious pastries. The only struggle I had was a lack of outlets throughout where the seating areas are, but I made friends with the table next to me and made it work. I will certainly be back soon. read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

Their coffee was okay. Nothing too special. It's still a relatively new business so I'm sure they're working out the kinks. Their sausage egg and cheese biscuit was nice, but the sharp cheddar can be a bit overpowering read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

I randomly googled a coffee shop near me and literally just drove to the first one I saw. I was sooooo pleasantly surprised by this coffee shop. The aesthetic was so cute, the service was top notch. Everyone was so nice and very helpful. I truly felt like they were happy to serve me. I went to do some work on my laptop. It was quiet enough for me to be able to work which wad great. The coffee was really good and the presentation was so cute! I had a vanilla latte with oat milk. So yummy! I do wish they had more breakfast options. I would've loved a bagel or anything other than a biscuit. They also had lots of gluten free and dairy free options which is something I feel many coffee shops lack. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back! read more

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Found this shop while in town for a soccer tournament. Cute decor, reasonably priced. The staff could be somewhat friendlier. Coffee was good, we had a caramel latte and iced sf caramel coffee. Coffee cake had a unique oatmeal crumb topping but it was good and cake was moist. read more

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Love this place! Found it by accident and loved it so much. The coffee was excellent, the gluten-free & dairy free Bundt cakes were outstanding, and the people were so incredibly friendly. I'll definitely be back! read more

This place is beautiful! They no way more about coffee than I ever will but my vanilla latte was smooth, hot, and perfectly flavored barely sweet. The breakfast sandwich on croissant was pure heavenly. read more

Great breakfast options, friendly staff and delicious coffee! Happy to have this in my neighborhood

Awesome neighborhood coffee place! Nice hot & cold lattes! That breakfast croissant sandwich was great

After patiently waiting for this place to open, I finally made it in! The atmosphere was busy, which reminded me of a small coffee shop you would find in NYC. There was a line, but I'd rather stand in line for high demand, verses not. Once I made it up to the counter, I could see that they had a case of gluten free baked goods which was a HUGE sigh of relief. Being GF is hard enough and they had chocolate chip cookies, raspberry bars, cinnamon rolls, and more. They also have a lunch menu and the salads look FRESH! The woman at the counter was extremely kind. Once we ordered we found a small table in the back. It was a rainy day and nothing its the spot like a HOT vanilla latte. It was served to me in a cute mug. My husband got a drip coffee and it was served in a brown mug similar to what you would find in a NYC diner. It felt oddly like home. The coffee was fresh, full of body and delicious. The owners were extremely kind, and stopped to meet us and make conversation. Definitely will be visiting again since it's walking distance from my home, and maybe work out of there with my laptop or bring a good book to read. This place is a little gem. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Small vanilla latte with almond milk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

Love this place. The coffee is good, and the cinnamon roll biscuit may sound strange, but is worth a try. The staff is pleasant a few even call me by name. It's relatively quiet and offers a great environment to read or do some work. read more

You can't get a fresher cup of coffee in the local Raleigh area. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. The options are great! And the coffee is fantastic! I've had an opportunity to talk with the owner a couple of times, and he is always welcoming and humble and kind. If you want a great cup of coffee, give it a try! read more

This coffee shop is amazing I have been here 3 times already and I always order a hot caramel latte with oat milk and it is superb. I also love the very calm and relaxing atmosphere in this place very good place to grab a morning bite and get work done read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Medium caramel latte hot with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

I'm 17 and a freshman in college at Wake Tech. Because of this, I don't have much spare money to spend on coffee. I was having a horrible day and I decided to go to Smooth Joe because I saw they sold 3$ coffees and I wanted to cheer myself up. I always keep spare change in my backpack and I had just enough. I walked in the pouring rain and upon entering counted my coins to double check. I spoke to the kindest older woman at the counter who did not mind I was paying in coins and we cracked a few jokes about what it's like being a broke college student. At the end of the conversation, she told me she upgraded my order for free and I have never felt so much love from an establishment before. It was such a small thing to do, but it seriously made my week. This was my first time going here and you can tell they treat all customers as apart of their family. Not only this, but it was some of the best coffee I've ever had. Thank you so much to the staff of Smooth Joe!! read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - Kindest people and the best coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

Coffee is great! Also have a couple breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Staff is very nice. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Smooth Joe Coffee - a pineapple, a croissant, and a croissant sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brentwood, North Carolina

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The coffee and food are great! However, the staff could be a lot more friendly. The owners are always welcoming though. It would be five stars, if they would work on training people who are more welcoming and don't mind answering questions about the products. Other than that I would recommend this place, it's definitely a hidden gem. read more

It's a shame that a cafe of this caliber with quality equipment doesn't have house made syrups for their drinks. Coffee was amazing.

Went in to order. Slow service. Very much a spot for those living in nearby apartments.

GLUTEN FREE options! I had a GF cinnamon biscuit and hazelnut oat milk latte. Both were fantastic. You can tell the owners are passionate about coffee because the quality is there and it is good. It's a cute, cheery shop but a little quiet. Personally, I always feel a little more comfortable when there is a hum of music and conversation so you don't feel like everyone is listening to your conversation or you are talking to loud, but that is just me. I'll be back! read more

The ambience of Smooth Joe is really calming, and I've enjoyed coming here between classes as Wake Tech Northern Campus (just a block away) to get a coffee and do some work. They're always super friendly and the house blend roast is really good. Definitely recommend if you want a small place to get away and have a nice drink. read more