Milk Lab is always a treat, it's nice how they are popping up all over the place. I like how their…read moremenu isn't enormous, which leave you in menu paralysis mode. You can get bubble tea, cookies, cakes, floats, rolled cream, etc. There is something for everyone here. What I love most about this place: They use in-house ice cream base with organic milk, where lots of places just use powder. Toppings are unlimited - what a refresher, because so many other places nickel and dime you. For that reason, anytime I see a Milk Lab, I know what I'm getting since they are true to their standards.

This was such a fun place to get milk tea! I did feel like my rose milk Tea was a little bit…read morewatery, but my fiancé really loved his fruit tea. The prices are reasonable, and they have lots of options for customization, so I would definitely come back to try new things.

I fell in love with Thousand Hills the moment I walked in. The decor is so beautiful and there are…read moreso many comfy places to sit as well as tables inside and outside. It's located alongside the leasing office for the apartment complex. The service is great. There were two young ladies working and they were both friendly. I arrived around 4:30 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and ordered a muffin and a decaf latte since it was so late (for me to drink caffeine). The cranberry lemon muffin was absolutely perfect, so much flavor, so fresh & moist. The Salted Brown Butter Latte was the best. From the first sip to the last drop, I loved it. I sat on a small section of a very comfortable couch with pillows and all. I later sat out front on one of the benches. They also have a patio seating out back. I can't wait to go back to Thousand Hills!!

We happened upon this coffee shop on a day trip to the triangle area. Parking is very limited near…read morethe coffee shop. It's a very busy place. Inside there was seating and space for whatever you're looking for. Chairs, sofas, meeting spaces, and outdoor seating. It's a large coffee shop. We waited in line and ordered our coffees. A few minutes later we received our beverages. We found a couple chairs with a small table in between. The table was dirty so I asked for a towel or rag to clean the table with. I received confused looks from the two employees that were standing behind the counter. They didn't have a rag to clean with so they told me to use wet napkins to clean the table. The response wasn't what I expected, but I got the impression the employees don't clean this establishment. They had no idea what to do. Kind of strange. I used water and a pile of napkins to clean everything off onto the floor. Other than that, the coffee and atmosphere were good. Not sure we'll return. It is a cool place though.

I was in the area and decided to finally go to Brew, as I rarely am in downtown Cary! I'm so glad I…read moredid. It took some time to find parking as the surrounding parking lots were full, but I found street parking around the corner. The ambiance is warm and cozy. Brew and the Cary Theater share common space, so you can enter from either entrance. The service is awesome, I was waited on right away and the barista was helpful with suggestions. I ordered a cookie butter latte and an oatmeal raisin cookie w/ walnuts. Both were absolutely delicious, a great combo. When I finished my latte, I dipped my cookie in the cup to get the last of the foam...so good. The baked goods are from Ninth Street Bakery in Durham. How amazing local supporting local. I sat at the bar area. I loved that there were hooks underneath for your belongings, you don't see that everywhere. They have the high top areas, along with a few tables and chairs. I'm so glad I was able to finally experience Brew, looking forward to going back.

Came for a Sunday stop with a friend…read more Just a note because it's in the downtown area it's extremely hard to find parking and most of it is street parking (with some construction nearby). Overall, the little coffee shop is cute and has a little bit of outdoor seating which I liked but is expensive for being so mid in my opinion. I ended up paying almost $7 for a blueberry latte. Overall, my latte tasted like a regular latte, even though it did have a seasonal blueberry syrup added to it. I know that blueberry is very light in flavor compared to coffee so I asked for more than the allotted amount of syrup and their response was that they had a certain amount added to of syrups added. So I said ok thinking they would take that into consideration but when I got my coffee, guess the amount they added didn't matter because it tasted the same as a latte regular. Unfortunately, at the end of my coffee (like the last 20%) had what I assume to be bits of berry in it? The texture made me toss the remaining amount. With the high prices and the location right on a busy street / no parking I probably wouldn't be back but I did enjoy being about to sit outside under an umbrella and the service was nice / fast. All the stars would go to the servers and overall cleanliness honestly.

The perfect coffee roaster might actually exist -- and it might be Black & White Coffee Roasters in…read moredowntown Raleigh. I'm a big fan of lighter-roasted, funky, expressive coffees, and Black & White absolutely delivers. Their roasting style leans into vibrant, fruit-forward profiles, and they do it with confidence. The downtown Raleigh location is fantastic too. It's right in the middle of everything, making it a great stop for a date night, meeting up with friends, or just dropping in for a quick but exceptional cup. Their seasonal menu was small but mighty -- just a couple of options -- but the kind where every drink looks so good you wish they'd never rotate them off the menu. I started with the orange cardamom flat white, and it was perfect in every way. Beautifully presented and incredibly balanced. The espresso, milk, orange, and cardamom all complemented each other without any one flavor taking over. It was nuanced, aromatic, and just a joy to drink. For my second drink, I ordered a Rodrigo Sanchez pour-over, a co-fermented Colombian coffee labeled with passion fruit notes. It was everything I want from a pour-over -- bright, juicy, and expressive, with the kind of sweet stone fruit and berry notes that make light-roasted coffee so exciting. Black & White continues to prove why they're one of the most respected specialty roasters around. If you love adventurous coffee with huge flavor and careful execution, this place is an absolute must-visit.

Great coffee! And love the dark/milk chocolate bars!! I have coffee beans I can drink at home too…read more I've never had time to sit in the outdoor garden but am looking forward to doing so now that spring is arriving.

Lucky Tree is one of the best places in Raleigh to grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a pastry, and truly…read morerelax. With bar-top seating, couches, tables, and chairs, it offers a welcoming environment to work, study, or find a bit of end-of-day calm. This place also holds personal nostalgia for me. I recently released my book Purple Rose: The Stars Carry Her Name -- Letters from Me to Her, a collection written for a woman I love living in Raleigh, and I was able to write some of those love letters and poems right here in this lovely café. Lucky Tree regularly hosts open mic nights for musicians and poetry-focused events, and the owners are deeply involved in the local arts scene. Through these events, I've met artists, authors, and incredible people--and I've even shared my own work from my above mentioned book here. Overall, this is a truly unique and beautiful shop. The food is always fresh, the staff is vibrant, polite, and genuinely helpful, and the atmosphere shifts naturally from lively to quiet and relaxing depending on the events taking place. Top-tier shop and easily one of my favorite coffee spots in Raleigh. And yes--the coffee is really good.

I decided to try this out for a quick coffee stop while in town for a conference. The service was…read morefriendly and quick! I tried the breakfast bagel bites, which were soft and warm. I loved the cheese on top! I was not a huge fan of the flavor the almond flour gave them but it was not overpowering. I would probably get them again! They had a lot of options as far as specialty lattes but I am glad I went with the Vanilla Maple. I was worried that the maple flavor would be too much but it complimented the vanilla well. The inside was VERY well decorated, and I would've loved to stay and do a little computer work! I could see myself coming by and sitting down for a quick brunch, meeting up with friends, or staying for a work session.

Love the concept of the bee theme for this location. Very different and cute. Their menu is very…read moredetail and great with many options if you would like to create your own twits. Think it was great to see they had pictures of their top ten sellers if customer like myself want to know how they look like. Overall their tea was good, not too sweet either. Their Taiyaki were actually very good, packed with filling and made to order. Customer service was good and didn't had any issues.

We went here for date night Service was amazing and we…read moreplayed a board game while enjoying our drink You can also request how sweet you want your drink and they have ice cream . We will bring our kids in the future . We enjoyed the music they were playing and that they had board games . Cute little spot

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

Stopped in for an afternoon cappuccino with low-fat milk (there were several options offered), and…read morereally enjoyed the yummy capp and the atmosphere!

What a great coffee shop find! The service, vision, and mission are wonderful. If you didn't know,…read morethe mission of Esteamed is to empower and ensure people whom have disabilities are able to still find job opportunities and experiences. Not only is they vision amazing, but their coffee was great. It was piping hot, came with the whipped cream, and the aroma of the chai tea latte was nutty and spiced. It was perfectly balanced and not overly sweetened! Would definitely come again!

I use to like cha house! I always got one of their matcha drinks but yesterday's matcha was not…read moregood! I asked for more matcha since my drink had zero matcha flavor and they gave me more but even with that it seem like the matcha that day was off.... so they offered me another drink instead. The staff was super helpful but now I will be hesitant on ordering anything matcha as it seems the matcha quality is not the same as it use to be. I would not recommend the matcha here but their other drinks or food are good to try.

Service is great! Drinks were delicious. We got the Mango Milktea with boba and mango jelly, and…read moreDirty Tiger milktea. We also ordered popcorn chicken and the tofu snack.

Very tasty food! Different options to choose from whether you want savory or sweet pastry's! Very…read morefriendly and helpful staff! Plenty of room to work on and relaxing music!

Brecotea is an Asian style bakery & cafe that serves asian style desserts (lighter and less sweet)…read moreand drinks. Upon entering you'll see the counter where you can order drinks and special cakes and if you look left you'll see the desserts in a glass window where they are self-serve. There is lots of seating if you choose to dine inside. I haven't tried any of the drinks before but lots of them look pretty good. You can order via their website which is what I did. I also picked up a Too Good To Go order. The service is pretty good and the inside feels comfortable and cozy but a lot of the desserts are hit or miss. The bread doesn't feel very light, airy, or spongy as you'd find with other asian style bakeries and their breads and buns. The bread and buns at Brecotea feel more bready and a bit more dense. The hours here are very good as they're open until 9:30p or so.