I enjoyed my first visit of Black & White Coffee Roasters when flying through Raleigh-Durham…read moreInternational Airport. It's honestly one of the first welcoming beacons you see after getting through TSA and heading down to the gates. It's a refreshing change from the usual airport lineup, especially compared to the typical Starbucks. The drink options are fantastic, with a great variety that goes beyond your standard coffee, breakfast menu, and you can really taste the quality. That said, the ordering process can be a bit confusing. It's not always clear whether you should order at the tablet or directly with staff, which can slow things down a bit, especially during busy travel times. The sitting is also limited. It might be better to grab and go. It does get busy, lines are pretty common, but honestly, that's to be expected. When you're at the airport, caffeine is non-negotiable, and this spot is clearly a favorite. Overall, a great stop for quality coffee before a flight, just plan a little extra time. I will likely be back during my travels.

Ambiance and design is very nice, welcoming and modern! Gotta love the black and white design as…read moreits is welcoming and bright in Terminal 2. The place doesn't have a super extensive menu but decent depending on what you're looking for. Prices will probably seem high for most consumers. Staff was pleasant and service was timely.

Easily one of my favorite coffee shops in the RTP. I come here way too often! But every time I go,…read moreI always get so much work done. And get along with the staff really well it's too. I never get tired of environment is the perfect combination of comfort and functionality and socialization

I recently visited my niece in Charlotte and Thousand Hills Coffee was on my list to go and now one…read moreof my favorite spots! The staff is so welcoming and genuinely friendly to our kiddos too ! The atmosphere is perfect for catching up on emails or relaxing with a coffee. My favorite wS the maple brown sugar latte which I had 3 times before my trip ended lol -- highly recommend!

Bottom line: Really enjoyable first visit to Morning Ritual. This coffee shop/cafe served up a…read moretasty latte and Egg + Cheese Scramble to start my day off right. Helpful service in a nicely decorated small cafe, a nice stop for getting a morning going. The Deets: Deciding to venture out a bit to try some place new, I found Morning Ritual on the trusty Yelp app and headed off to there. It is joined along side The Goat restaurant on the edge of an apartment complex campus near Brier Creek. I like the look of the building and while noticing there is outside seating available, there is a convenient take out window on the side as well. I went inside and liked the warm, inviting but still slightly modern look of the cafe style seating and ordering area. There are a couple of seats within range of a power outlet and there is WiFi but note it is public/no password/unsecured access, it appears. Their menu shows a good array of beverages and eats to satisfy those morning needs. I decided on a 16 oz hot skim latte to drink to enjoy there and then ordered the Egg + Cheese Scramble which has Monterey Jack and Cheddar and served with one of their biscuits. You order and pay at the register/counter then they give you a table number to take to your seat. My beverage came in well enough time to enjoy while I waited on my food order. My latte was so good that I had no need for additions such as sweetener or syrups and I like the mug with it to enjoy in house. Food came in good time as well, looking pretty tempting. The toasted biscuit was good and I liked it but a tad small bit sweet for a Southern type biscuit (the type that I'm used to/grown up with enjoying). The scramble was really great...I usually do not favor getting cheese in my scrambled eggs but everything was delicious here and perfect texture as well as portion on the eggs themselves in a small cafe setting. There's always that challenge in a new coffee shop/cafe in figuring out their used dishes protocol/station but loved that my server saw me searching and happily took my dishes at the counter for me. I enjoyed this first visit to Morning Ritual and can see me visiting in the future, I like it.

The coffee was actually delicious. The service not so much!…read more To be fair I ordered my coffee with my breakfast at The Goat (the restaurant that Morning Ritual shares the building with) but the coffee is listed on The Goat's menu, so they need to get in sync. Our breakfast ended up coming out before coffee, which made no sense. I had to ask about the coffees before they were actually made. When the girl came from morning ritual She brought out my husbands, hot cappuccino but my mocha out iced and I immediately said I don't drink cold coffee and I did an order iced. Instead of being apologetic, and stating that she would change it, she just snatched the iced coffee and walked away. That was such a strange encounter. It was rude and I got no apology, nor did I get any explanation of what would happen next. I let my server know to ensure I was still going to get a coffee because I can't live without my coffee in the morning! When my Moca loved her honey, oat milk, coffee came I took a sip and was glad i didn't flip out and say "forget the coffee" (as I was already done with breakfast by the time in arrived) because the drink was delicious! If I'm ever back in the area (I was staying in Raleigh but decided to take a little detour into Durham that morning) I'll come to only Morning Ritual to see if I can change this 3 star review for service issues into a 5. For now they need to work on getting coffee service to The Goat streamlined!

I should start by saying this is at the Raleigh airport, terminal 2, once you go through security…read more It's one of two options you see for coffee. I chose this option because I wanted food and not just coffee. Two options to get your food here. You could sit down and eat or just go through the line, order and leave. I chose to order in line and get to my gate. They have a QR code to see the menu while you wait in line. Now, the line was a bit long but it moved quickly. The waiting is a bit uncomfortable as you are kind of wedge between the people waiting, but you do this pretty much everywhere at any restaurant in the airport. I ordered a latte and the deluxe breakfast sandwich. My favorite part of the sandwich was that the bread was fresh. Food was hot and can we talk about the bacon. It's soooo yummy to get a sandwich that the bacon is legit bacon. Crispy, flavorful and it had a good amount of it in the sandwich. The sandwich comes with a bit of fruit, orange slices and a bit of cantaloupe. Pic attached. Totally recommend!

It is a nice place to get coffee at the airport- I wanted a muffin and they don't carry that…read more.. so that was a disappointment. I didn't want a big sandwich or anything like that. It's a cute little bakery to try out! I took my coffee and sat at a high top near by and charged my phone while I waited for my plane!

How did I not know this incredible place is right by my house?! It's located inside the Asian…read moregrocery store by the Trali Irish Pub. A friend told us we absolutely had to check this place out, I'm so glad we did. My husband and I visited one evening and ordered a few different items to try. I absolutely love that everything is in a case and you help yourself with your own set of clean tongs. You then take your tray to the register to check out and they will heat up anything you like and box up anything you like. We enjoyed everything we ate and we are looking forward to going back. They have a membership club that you can sign up for for free and you can earn discounts and free stuff. Just for signing up we earned a free pastry.

I was very excited to try this place because croissants are my favorite food and I was mourning the…read moreloss of Layered in Raleigh. The croissants were meh, more of what I'd expect from a grocery store than a quality bakery. They were fine, but nothing to get excited about. Their location is quite far from anywhere I go on a daily basis too and I have many other better options for croissants closer by. I can't see myself going back.

I got the flatbread and as able to customize it with items on the menu! Service was fast,…read moreprofessional and friendly and the restaurant is clean. It's quite small but there's ample seating at the bar. Food and drink was delicious and I think it's a great addition to RDU!

Service staff was really kind, but this 3 stars is for the quality of the food…read more I wanted to send it back. The chicken didn't seem like real chicken. It was more spongy than I'm used to. Chick-fil-a meat seems more authentic. The fries had way too much salt on them. They just need a light dusting instead of the full coating. And honestly, it should be asked because of preferences to avoid send backs. It was quite calm, but had a pleasant environment and some outlets near seating, in case you need to do some work or charge devices.

I have a new coffee spot. Yup a chain!! I'm surprised myself. As a coffee snob, I usually look down…read moreon chains, but I'm a fan of Caribou - the expresso shakers to be exact. This location to be exact. Now I'm a creature of habit so I pretty much get the same thing - a caramel expresso shaker or the apple caramel expresso shaker. You won't be disappointed. That caramel apple one tastes just like a caramel apple. I've had a few of the pastries as well but none of the hot items. The pastries taste like the standard coffee shop pastries. But the coffee keeps me coming back because you can actually taste the coffee and not just sugar. Most of their drinks are sweet so adjust to your liking. I always get half sweet plus one pump and it's perfect for me. The staff are super sweet and friendly. If you come in enough, they'll greet you by name. . How lovely to be remembered. They will also customize any order without any pushback like some of the other chains do. Nice, quiet spot to get a little work done as well. The daily trivia question saves your 10 cents and the app will reward you nicely for your loyalty so get on over there and try the Carmel Apple expresso shaker. Tell them Fatima sent you.

Iced Vanilla white mocha with oatmilk was sooooo yummy!…read more Service was quick and seats were plentiful although they were super busy. Girlfriend and I grabbed a table and sat and chatted for about 30 mins. Would highly recommend for a nice coffee or tea treat.

Just wanted to take the time to clap for the staff here…read more I've only been here twice now. But both times the service was SO fast. I came here on a week day and it was packed but the kitchen seemed steady. Their service is very stream lined with pagers for food orders. There is a lot of seating but it also seems to be a place where a good chunk of people come to work. They have a library inside as well and the books at the time were all $3 ea. Today I came and it's a Sunday. As expected they were SLAMMED. Line to the door of people waiting and line to the door of people ordering. I still got my coffee in less than 5 min. People waiting on food were getting theirs in similar time. The staff was killing it! They have a large selection of baked goods (lots of laminated dough), fast casual breakfast & lunch, and a huge coffee menu. They also have gluten free options for food and about a dozen gf/df baked goods. They said they have separate prep space and changed gloves for gluten free food but it's a shared oven. I didn't have any issues though. To who ever is managing your kitchen and staff, you're doing a great job. To the staff, hats off Highly recommend this place for a light breakfast and good coffee, or just a good place to hang out on your laptop.

NORA greets you with a warm, friendly vibe the second you step up to the café. Folks outside are…read moreusually sipping their favorite NORA coffee, and most of the time, every chair is full! Obviously it's a favorite spot for catching up with friends over drinks and pastries. Step inside and the mood shifts to something cozy. There's plenty of room to get work done or browse a good book while you enjoy your drink. The coffee and treats are great. If I could suggest one tweak, it's that the place gets pretty crowded--I'd love to see even more space!

My absolute favorite cafe in RTP. Friend and i got the…read moreGreek yogurt bowl with granola and black berries, the chicken salad on toast, acai bowl. and a vanilla latte. Every single thing was so so good. Every ingredient tastes either fresh and healthy, or very well balanced. My favorite was surprisingly the Greek yogurt bowl--amazing house-made granola and the portions were large. Drizzle of honey was perfect. Such simple dishes that they do really well! I always love taking a slow morning here at Fount!

This place deserves all the good reviews. The PSL I got had actual pumpkin puree, which threw me…read moreoff. It was good! The fall flavored yogurt with the apple compote and honey was also sweet. I'd say their drinks and food runs too sweet, but the quality is good. On the pricier side, though. Service was fantastic-- they bring your orders to you and clear the table. I bussed my own stuff bc I felt like they were strapped for time and had way too much work as it was. The only negative things were the noise level and lack of seating for the demand. It's a popular coffee shop, it seems, for good reason. Just be prepared for lines out the door and the possibility of not getting a table. The seating was also very diverse, though! They had a community table, 2-4 person tables, and wooden steps by the wall with outlets.

Fare&Fellow is amazing! The space is wide open and beautifully designed. It's the perfect spot to…read moreget some work done or catch up with friends over brunch. I tried the turkey and brie sandwich and it was absolutely delicious and the food came out super fast. They are closed on weekends and only open on weekdays until 2:30pm. I do wish they had longer hours so I could bring more people to experience it. I love everything about this cafe and can't recommend it enough. Spacious, welcoming, and serving amazing food. Fare & Fellow is definitely worth a visit!

A perfect coffee shop for natural light lovers! Fare & Fellow feels like an elevated snapshot of…read moreRTP's modern office district: every detail screams sleek and contemporary. It's super spacious, with tons of natural light, high ceilings, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The outside patio has cushy lounge seats, perfect for soaking up sunshine (though it's right by the highway, so some outdoor spots come with a bit of traffic noise during rush hours). This place is a dream for remote work. Every table is so spread out (esp outdoor) that you don't overhear other conversations, no loud music, and sunlight streaming in from every corner. Service was quick and thoughtfully accommodating. I appreciated that they bring food in a to-go container if you're sitting outside, so you're not stuck carrying plates back. And bonus points for their commitment to using sustainable packaging. The coffee was quite delicious! Jubala Coffee actually makes a type of specialty beans roasted just for F&F. Their drink menu is on the simpler side, but they usually have a couple of seasonal lattes, and everything I tried tasted great. Food-wise, it's a gem: generous portions, very reasonably priced, and flavorful. It reminded me a bit of Fount Kitchen in its "organic, healthy" vibe, but with more non-vegetarian options and even better flavor. There's plenty of parking right out front, but sadly they close at 2:30pm, so it's more of a morning or lunch spot. All in all, a wonderful place for a morning work sesh or a work lunch in style!