I met a friend here one day due to her recommendation. The ambience of the location is pretty cool…read more There are multiple seating options + you can tell that it is a local hangout spot. My friend and I both ordered the latte flight (see pic). I was excited to try each of the chosen latte flavors, however I was a bit disappointed upon drinking the lattes. Unfortunately, the lattes were watered down for both my friend and I. We both could barely taste any flavor. I will have to give this place another try one day.

I had the Sunrise coffee and it was wonderful! They sell all kinds of goodies, and there are seats…read moreinside and out. They are moving however, I didn't take note of the date or location. I highly suggest visiting this quaint spot before they move, you won't go wrong!! And their service was really fast!!

So far so good- have only been a few times and likely to go back as the beans have been quality so…read morefar- no complaints. Think it may be better if the closed Mondays and we open on Saturdays but that is more of a personal thing- would recommend to anyone looking for a local roaster though!

We love Five Star! We buy our coffee here every month! The staff are always helpful and very kind!read more

Lovely chocolate cafe in Holly Springs. The truffles are so rich and flavorful. Plus they are…read moregorgeous! I've stopped here a few times after work for chocolates since they make a perfect gift. Ample parking is available out front or by Lowes foods The lot does get crazy at busy times, however, I have always found a spot.

I used to love it here but I had a really bad experience recently. I walked in and asked for a…read morecoffee with citrus in it...my husband had remembered a drink he ordered there and asked me for it and that was the best way I knew how to say it. The lady behind the counter (middle-age, petite, long brown ponytail under a hat) scrunched up her nose at me and said..."we have lavender...that's the closest thing we have to citrus." She looked at me like I had two heads, but we went back and looked at old menus and saw it on there. It was an espresso with orange juice. Anyways, I changed the order and asked for a brown sugar cinnamon latte instead and when I asked her what kind of oat milk they had, she just gave me a look and said "the expensive kind." Then I tried to gently explain that I needed to know because my husband is super sensitive to gluten and sometimes oat milk has gluten and she all but rolled her eyes and said "our entire facility is gluten free." I get that...but no need to be snide about it! I was wearing sunglasses because I had been crying about some bad news I had gotten on the way to the shop and her mean attitude made me feel so much worse. There were a couple people in line behind me while she was making my latte and a sweet teenager walked behind the counter and said, "can I help who's next?" And I said "oh actually I wanted to order a cookie as well" and the lady practically yelled "I'LL GET TO YOU." and told the teen to help the other people, even though they weren't ready to order yet and were just standing there when I was ready and knew what I wanted. Then I asked for a lemon cookie and she tried to upsell me something else and I said no thank you. I was also having a tough time standing for long periods of time that day due to chronic illness and her making me wait made it worse....just abysmal customer service. I don't know if I freaked her out by keeping my sunglasses on inside or what but it felt very personal and I'm disappointed. And that lemon cookie was the worst thing I have eaten there by far. Very dry. Do better! EDIT: response to the owner: No, Michele is not always nice. You just missed it. Please see the attached picture for proof of the citrus coffee drink I was referencing. Very disappointed in my experience there and your dismissive response that somehow puts the blame back on my "bad day." Will not be back.

Fable is becoming one of my favorite coffee shop and book store. I love the cozy vibes and it's…read moresmall but offers a lot. Inside the shop there is some sitting both downstairs and upstairs. Outside has a good amount of sitting and plenty of shade. I've been enjoying trying their monthly specialty drinks. I also like how there are non dairy milk options. There is also a few book clubs, which is cool. Parking feels limited at first but I've learned that you can park in the back back on the grass or the the left side going into the back.

Perfectly fine coffee shop that's totally a house…read more Charming set-up on a strip of road where homeowners are obsessed with the American flag. It's 1776 over there. Parking seems like it would be nonexistent on a busy day. I was there at noon on a Sunday. I like how they straight up turned a house into a shop. I like how it was so peaceful inside and outside. I like their event schedule. I like the focus on books. I like the ultra fast wifi and nice pastries. What I'm no fan of is the very obvious target market of moms, leaving me feel a bit left out. It's super in-your-face. But hey, I guess stay-at-home mothers need stuff to do too. Can't see myself returning, so I wish them all the luck in the world. Best, A.

Thankfully, I had been to the Pimiento Tea Room for lunch before, because if my first experience…read morehad been this dinner visit, I likely wouldn't have returned. The décor is absolutely stunning, and the service was excellent. We visited during Christmastime and truly loved the festive decorations. Our drinks were perfect and well-crafted. For dinner, we shared the chowder, which unfortunately was underwhelming--the croutons were the best part. We then ordered the chicken, salmon, and mashed potatoes. The salmon was dry, the chicken was on the bone with very little meat, and the mashed potatoes were surprisingly disappointing. I even took them home hoping I could improve them myself. I will likely return to the Tea Room because I enjoy supporting local businesses and genuinely like their drinks and small bites, but I would not come back for dinner.

This place is a bit of a hidden gem in Holly Springs. It sits in an old house at the end of the…read moretown limit...not the Holly Springs limit per se, but the area that most people would walk on the Main Street. It definitely has that tea room flair with lots of wild decorations. Wallpapers with cats and astronauts, snakes hidden in roses, silhouettes of famous people including Homer Simpson and Big Foot. I like it all. The dip du jour was the best part of our meal. They had a pulled pork with cheese and bourbon and Fritos the day we went...it was really good. As was our chai which I would hope they get that right since they are a tea room. They will bring you more hot water if you want to reuse your tea press to squeeze out a little more tea from your leaves. The 10 layer salad was definitely worth it as well, I think the pimiento cheese dressing puts it over the top. I got the seafood nachos and they were just okay--mostly nachos, very little filling . Girlfriend got the quiche and thought it was okay as well. She chose this place for the gluten-free options including the scone which she loved. They clearly indicate on the menu what is gluten free and understand the safety around it. Service was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. We haven't been back yet but we plan on coming once or twice a year to try out the seasonal menus as well as more teas and dip's du jour. I recommend it for smaller, less filling meals such as lunch.

Finally got the chance to try the Mill on a Sunday morning. Has an industrial and homey vibe on the…read moreinside, and they serve coffee as well as beer. I love that it's two-story, so there's plenty of options for seating. Service is lightning fast! and the drinks are delicious. Love that they also serve plant-based milks as well!

Coffee was okay, it could have been the flavor I got. The oat milk had a strange texture not sure…read morewhy. The service was good, they were very nice and attentive. The place is really cute. Places to sit and chat and they also have a bar for later in the day. I would try it again but maybe a hot latte or a different flavor.

It's a place to get coffee…read more Things start out easy enough, jumping right off 42 or 50, depending on which way you came. You'll see a large parking lot and start to ask yourself what all this church stuff has to do with coffee. Or, for that matter, all the sports and activity resources. Well, they don't. Serenity is a coffee-getting SPACE inside a SPACE that offers all kinds of other things within its SPACE, like a game room, among others. Calling it a "coffee shop" is going too far. But very convenient if you're craving caffeine and don't feel like driving out of your way to reach Ugly Mug or deal with the maddening weekend conditions at Cultivate. (Speaking of which, they use Cultivate beans here. So that's a win.) It's charmless, tucked inside an echo-laden, hall of many shades of gray and not a window in sight. Huge and accommodating, with work tables rocking multiple outlets per person (!), there are good things to say, for sure. Like the barista with the kind demeanor. The churchy feel is pretty overwhelming. If you're not into that or have a problem with it, think again? Idk, it's obvious that the coffee aspect rings as an afterthought, what with everything else going on. If you're looking for a coffee house situation, you won't find it here. But if you want an uber-quiet, enormously spacious, wholly uninteresting place to work, give Serenity Brews a shot. Fair warning, though - the wifi is paltry, so don't bring any demanding work.

Serenity Brews has quickly become a favorite! The drinks are delicious, the syrups are homemade and…read morecreative and I love a coffee shop that lets you customize cold foam. They also serve pastries from a local bakery. The environment is a little different than your typical coffee shop, but I appreciate that as there is ample seating compared to some other shops in the area. They also provide toys, puzzles, and books for the kids tagging along. Glad to have this spot in our community!

Ordered a Nitro Cold Brew. There was zero foam and doesn't even look like any nitrogen was infused…read morein it. On top of that it was very weak. Would not order this again. Bad.

It's not bad. It's okay. Nice people working in there. I'll round up a 3.5 because it really seems…read morelike a fun spot to hang out in at night. I don't think I'll ever find out, but we'll see. The espresso worked just fine. But if you want anything jazzier than a cold brew after 4pm, think again. They tend to pull back on the coffee after that.

I tried their Dubai cheesecake and it was sooo fluffy and delicious. You could taste the chocolate…read moreand the pistachio, coupled with cheesecake that was not too sweet but very tasty. Their mango cheesecake was alright, just a bit too sour for my taste. Service was good, ambiance was so nice!!

Stopped in since I was close by to try their coffee. I didn't realizle they have desserts, wish I…read morehad seen them!! I got a mocha, it was absolutely delicious - I'm thinking the best mocha I've had in the 4 years I've lived in the Raleigh area. It is pricey, but well worth it. I will go back for another try and grab a dessert for a sit down sometime before this year is over. Highly, highly recommend. Very spacious, comfy seating, and friendly service. Will take my friend when she visits next year as she loves a great bitter mocha!

I mean do I even need to say anything? Just look at that blueberry donut 10/10. My sister is local…read moreand comes here a lot so she wanted to bring us and this will definitely be a must visit every time I'm in town

Stopped by Cultivate Coffee Roasters on a realtor tour of some houses in the Fuquay-Varina area and…read moreneeded some coffee. When you arrive parking can be found either on the street or in a nearby parking lot. There was a pretty long line wrapping around the coffee shop so we hopped in line. When we were at the coffee shop there doesn't seem to be enough seating for how much traffic is going through the shop as the inside and outside seating were pretty full. Unfortunately the atmosphere was a bit overshadowed by being overcrowded and several kids running around. The atmosphere inside the coffee shop feels like a modern vibe but nestled within a small town. I ordered a strawberry glazed donut and a vanilla latte. I wasn't the biggest fan of the donut as it didn't taste the freshest and the espresso shots weren't pulled correctly as the latte tasted a bit watery/thin. This coffee shop is crowded as it's really the only option in Fuqua-Varina but may try it again if I'm in the area again.