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The Creative Cup

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The owner really genuinely loves coffee so all their drinks are great.

Staff is always kind and they decorate for each season so it's a nice place to sit and work.

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Mike C.

I stumbled upon this little quaint and intimate cafe in Zebulon. I was searching for a Starbucks to kill time before my meeting with my buyer client to tour a new construction in the area. Unfortunately and yet fortunately there weren't any Starbucks in the immediate area which forced me to search for alternatives. I searched coffee cafes, and "voilá" The Creative Cup Café pops up and it's mere minutes of where we were meeting. The cafe is in the heart of downtown Zebulon on the town's Main Street of Arendell Ave. As I mentioned it's a intimate cafe yet spacious and bright and airy. They even have seating counters along the storefront so you can ppl watch while enjoying a cup of Java! I got the Americano and decided to drink my very aromatic and flavorful coffee on the outside. They have tables and chairs outside in the alley way of the cafe cascaded with light above which I'm sure sets a completely different vibe in the evening. Instead I sat right in front of the store on a cushioned chair and small table. I will without a doubt be back here whenever I'm in Zebulon again, which will be sooner than later. My client really liked the house we toured.

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Jennabeth W.

Fantastic atmosphere, including a record player and local goods for sale. Friendly people. Great drinks, including creative specials. The savory scones are to die for if you're lucky enough to catch them in stock. I still love it here!

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Sarah S.

Charming, local coffee shop! I was greeted by smiling faces and instantly felt welcome. Their menu has plenty of options. I went with the cinnamon bun latte and it was amazing! The ambience is cozy and inviting. There is a cute area where you can design your own coffee cup sleeve. I love how the name of their shop, matches the experience! I left feeling a little more creative! Can't wait to visit again!

Their spring menu that they recently changed out for their summer menu! Petition to bring back the samoas coffee!
Caroline R.

This place is chalk full of some of the nicest people in Zebulon. I'm from the Durham area so I don't get to come out this way much. But when I do- we go to creative cup!! The first time I tried this place I was blown away. I got a seasonal drink and called my mom to rave about this small town coffee shop and their fun (creative) drinks. The ambiance of the coffee shop itself is the cutest- you can choose a vinyl record and put it on while you read about the happenings around Zebulon for that month. There's never too too many people there for it to get overwhelming but they do get good business. Even when there are people waiting for their order you're not going to be waiting more than 5-8 minutes. Would highly recommend if you're even close to the area. Everything I've gotten here has been delicious! Oh and get a cinnamon roll!!!

Peppermint mocha
Analee T.

Affogato? avocado! Visited for the first time the weekend after thanksgiving. Barista shared the new holiday drink menu that wasn't posted yet - so, my daughter and I enjoyed delicious holiday lattes in a gorgeous, festive space. Service was quick and coffee went down smooth.

White chocolate raspberry latte

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Food coffee service - all excellent- been there many times and have always enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere

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Stopped by and got a cup of their drip coffee. It was the best coffee I've ever had, made it hard to go back to regular coffee.

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Great locally owned coffee shop in Zebulon. They offer gluten free muffins which excited my daughter! Great Lattes.

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The staff is so great and the coffee is amazing.... I say Goodbye to that coffee shop from Seattle!

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Love the ambiance in this adorable shop! The drinks and food are excellent and the staff super friendly!!

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