Super cute boutique gift and coffee shop. Space is bright, clean and beautifully done. I had the…read moreHoney Bee latte and it was the perfect temperature and a nice balance between the honey and cinnamon. They have a small selection of baked goods. I had the orange cranberry scone and it was ok (used the microwave to heat). Would love to see more variety in the baked goods case.

I love this new location for thanks a latte. It's super open and bright. It's fun to shop around…read moreand look at all the little gift items they have. The workers was super nice and helpful. I got something that was kind of on the menu but instead of coffee I added it to be a matcha. They were willing to walk with me as I don't drink coffee and I appreciate them giving me a suggestions and letting me pick a coffee latte but switch it out. I definitely think it's a good matcha for a coffee shop. I'm super picky with my watch and I like it super strong. So it wasn't a strong matcha but it wasn't a bad match which I'm happy about that because that's all that matters. It was a matcha cold foam with matcha and vanilla lavender. Originally that drink was supposed to be much of cold foam with coffee and vanilla and lavender. This is a great place to grab coffee with friends and hang out because of the space and the shopping area.

Tin Roof Teas is a cute store in Raleigh. They sell many unique blends of teas and will custom…read moreprepare the amount you want versus the prepared selections etc. There were so many selections it was hard to choose but I bought a lovely blend of lemon and blueberry which is delicious. I use a teaspoon of tea leaves per cup and it's rich and bold flavor is perfect on its own or with a bit of honey. They sell many accessories as well and the gift ideas are endless. I loved all the special honey blends too as that's my go to in my tea. The staff was great and helped me figure out the type of tea I would enjoy.

Listen up, tea lovers!!! If you love loose tea, teapots, and other tea accessories, this is your…read moreplace. The staff is very helpful if you need assistance selecting the best tea for your taste or needs. My personal faves are the Moroccan Mint and the Nettle Leaf, but I haven't tried as many as I would like. You can also buy just a cup of tea to enjoy then and there if you aren't interested in taking tea home. Love the shopping center location. There is a Barnes and Noble right next door and lots of cool shops. You can pick up some tea and then take a nice little stroll to do some window shopping.

Stopped by Blackbird Books & Coffee and wow it didn't disappoint! There is a coffee shop located in…read morethe back of the coffee shop. When you arrive parking is tough in this area as it is near Moore square. I'd recommend parking a couple blocks away and walking or parking in a nearby garage. Walking in the book/coffee shop feels inclusive, cozy, and vibrant/community focused. There's also a section of banned books which is great to see and really highlights the progressive bookshelves. For coffee I ordered the Banana Pudding Latte which has banana puree and nilla wafers. It was so refreshing to order this iced on a hot day and the banana flavor wasn't overpowering. Definitely check out the Blackbird book/coffee shop if you are in the local Raleigh area.

So glad my sis scoped out a few spots to enjoy on some down time while in Raleigh. First stop -…read moreBlackbird Books & Coffee for some morning lattes and bookshop shopping. Perfect choice! This shop is nestled into the small streets of DT Raleigh in a charming way, like a corner in Diagon alley. It's walking distance from a park and many eateries. We all ordered pastries and lattes, then shopped for stickers and books. There's a table near the front and some more in the back by the cafe. Fun, curated collections of books and zines that we really appreciated. My hot oat matcha latte was delicious and so was my amazing cheddar scone. The baristas and owner were incredibly nice and friendly. It set the tone for a great day in DT Raleigh.

Yay a tea shop in Garner! After a relaxing yoga class at Zin, we walked here for tea. We were…read moregreeted upon arrival by a friendly employee who told us about the shop. Steep Right Up creates their own tea blends and sells local products (like cookies!). Samples are provided on longer days (e.g. Thurs/Fri). and at some events. There were no brewed tea samples on the day we visited, but we did receive delicious shortbread cookie samples. The shop has tables in the middle and tea blends for sale on the left and right sides of the shop. The tea products are organized well and available in various sizes. Sample containers are next to the blends if you want to smell them. These canisters also have the tea prices on them (since the individual bags are not labelled). I decided on the chocolate sampler ($25). The chocolate pu'er tea paired well with the matcha shortbread cookie ($5). Overall, we had a positive experience here and recommend this shop to others!

I've been here a couple of times, the tea is amazing and very high quality! There's so many…read morevarieties of tea to buy from and order. I love how there's equipment available to buy for home brewing too! The vibe is very warm and cozy, feels very welcoming. The owner Melodie is also very nice and gives great service! You can 100% tell she loves what she does.

Very sweet and good place. I liked the vibe, very calm and cozy. Good workers as wellread more

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!

This is presently a little pop-up window in downtown Raleigh. They offer matcha with oat milk and…read moreunorthodox flavor combinations. I went for a cornbread matcha. Hey, we're in the south right? They offered a slight discount on their smaller size, but even their large size was not a huge cup or anything. I got moderate but not excessive ice. The cornbread was one of the weirder matcha combos I've ever tried (and I've been around the block a few times with this stuff), but I have to say it worked. Their syrup had little bits of what were clearly real corn kernels and was just sweet enough to make for an intriguing experience. I'm a little peeved when I get charged as if I'm sitting down at a cafe with free wifi and a clean restroom and all I get is a cup from a takeout window, but if these guys ever do open a brick and mortar I'll probably give it a try.

I get so excited when I see Littlefoot Matcha pop-ups. The matcha is delicious especially with the…read moreflavorful syrups. Matcha lattes are $6.50 plus $1.50 for syrup. The flavors and beverages vary by event. I like the maple sesame and the strawberry syrups. I need to ask for less ice next time as they put a lot in the iced matchas.

Great coffee, great service. Fairly efficient with the drive thru! I love their seasonal drinks and…read moresometimes wish they had those on the menu all year round!

Visiting from out of town, coffee was good and fruit smoothies were alright. Long line but moved…read morereasonably quick. Good experience :)

Located inside the Alexander Family YMCA on Hillsborough street, Cheeni serves Indian tiffins and…read moresnacks along with Indian-American baked goods. This is their second location in Raleigh (their other location is in downtown Fayetteville street YMCA). You DON'T have to be a Y member to eat here They have various baked goods ranging from masala quiche to einkorn naanza. They also carry gluten-free cookies, and beverages such as the south Indian filter coffee and masala chai. Most of the ingredients they use are sourced locally and made in-house. The variety of tiffin items they have is amazing too and it's so nominally priced. I particularly have to highlight their idly-sambar. Idly, which is a steamed rice-lentil cake (gluten-free and vegan) is so hard to find in the area and even if you do, the soft-porous consistency is really hard to achieve. Cheeni is the only place in North Carolina where I have tasted idlies that comes close to what you get in India. And they have one of the best chocolate chip cookies in the area! Occasionally, they have Chaaturday (Chaat on a Saturday) and that menu is rotational. They have ample parking space at the YMCA, so it's no hassle to get a spot. Preeti, the owner and head chef at Cheeni is one of the nicest people you will meet. Absolutely love supporting this local small business.

As always, I'm in search for a good chai in the RTP area. This one was pretty good! It had a strong…read moreflavor and the spices really came through. The cashier asked if I wanted to add cinnamon and whipped cream. The whipped cream on top was a new addition for me and the chai experience, definitely made it sweeter. Quick tip about the chai... they sell it with (1) just the spices, (2) black tea + the spices, and (3) expresso + the spices (all of these options with milk). This confused me a bit, since chai normally means it comes with tea (well, actually the word chai means tea), but the cashier was kind enough to take the time to explain. If you're curious, I tried option 1 and there was still plenty of flavor. Excited to come back and try option 2. Quick tip about the location... it's inside of the YMCA. But, there are still chairs/tables and still had the general cafe vibe. Somehow I missed the note about the location in the other reviews when scoping this place out and took a nice little tour around the entire building before figuring it out. Very nice parking lot by the way