Staff is friendly They even have a drive thru…read more We have only tried the ice cream we come for date night but there is also a drive through I guess they have karaoke on Thursdays Very small town vibes mom & pop shop We will gladly come here again :) it's very clean

Great options ! Usually I like my coffee sweet and they had no problem helping me with the best…read morecoffee that would meet my needs. I think I got some white mocha coffee , wish I could remember what they recommended I'll def be back though

Definitely a vibe. Walk through a narrow hallway into a bigger room, like a Frank Llyod Wright…read morestructure. The front part of the building is a bookstore and the back has a lot of comfortable table seating including a couple of sofas. Great environment to sit and chill, read or visit with a friend. Eclectic, low-key crowd. Low volume pop music in the background on a Wednesday afternoon. I met a new, young friend here so this place is always going to be special to me. They have coffee cocktails as well as regular coffee menu and cocktails. I got an Americano...nothing fancy this time but I'll go back soon.

I've already been here twice and love it so much! The seating is spacious but cozy, the coffee and…read morecocktails are on point, and the owners are warm, welcoming, and community builders. To top it all off, there are BOOKS!! Lots and lots of beautiful books to buy. I came once with a friend for coffee and enjoyed delicious iced lavender oat milk latte and locally made blueberry scone from The Great Harvest. My second time was at night with my writing friends for cocktails and manuscript critiques. We each ordered something different and all loved them. The place was hopping with a fun book club where people bought a book and bedazzled the cover. What a fun idea! I hope they have it again. We also got to meet the owners, Ken and Jen(?), who host a monthly pop-up with local authors and makers, and they even made a generous donation to my friend's son's school for a silent auction. It's my kind of place in every way, and I'm thrilled it's so close to home!

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.

A hidden gem coffee shop! It's in an unassuming location (attached to the lobby of a Residence…read moreInn), but has great service and fun, unique coffees! I got a blueberry pie latte that well exceeded expectations! It had a homemade blueberry syrup that had a hit of cinnamon and spices, that was surprisingly not overly sweet. One of my new favorites in Raleigh!

Cute little coffee shop! They offer baked goods and alcohol as well. They have a variety of fun…read morelatte flavors. Delicious toffee crunch latte! I love when coffee shops have a list of their staff's favorite drinks! I found the toffee crunch on that list

Found this coffee shop on TikTok! Me and my aunt were in town for a concert and I HAD to have a…read morelatte somewhere! I got the slugger latte (i think that was the name?) and it was made to absolute perfection! The barista most definitely took their time and put a lot of love into this latte. Outstanding customer service and vibe.

Some coffee shops are designed for a quick caffeine fix. Others become part of the fabric of a…read moreneighborhood. Willow House Coffee is firmly the latter. Bryan and Judy have created something that feels increasingly rare: a space where hospitality is the defining feature. Equal parts coffee shop and community living room, Willow House welcomes everyone; from remote workers settling in for the morning to families with young children, friends lingering over conversation, and neighbors who simply stopped by to say hello. The café itself is airy and expansive, filled with natural light and the unmistakable aroma of freshly brewed coffee. It invites you to slow down. Tables become workstations, conversations stretch a little longer than planned, and children move comfortably through the space without anyone batting an eye. It is thoughtfully designed for real life. What makes Willow House memorable, however, isn't just the setting. It's Bryan and Judy. Their warmth is woven into every interaction, whether they're greeting a first-time visitor or welcoming back a regular by name. Having had the privilege of knowing them personally, I can say with confidence that the care they extend isn't performative. They have an extraordinary ability to make people feel genuinely seen, and that spirit shapes the entire experience. The coffee is every bit as impressive as the hospitality. My standing order is the "Salty Southerner" equally exceptional served hot or over ice, with the perfect balance of sweet, salty and smoky. The pastry case highlights locally baked treats alongside gluten-free options, and the Artie Bars have earned something of a cult following among regulars. Parking can appear limited at first glance, but don't let that discourage you. A complimentary two-hour parking garage sits just steps away, making the café surprisingly easy to access. Its location also places you within walking distance of the trails and open landscapes of Dix Park, making it an ideal stop before or after an afternoon outdoors. Willow House Coffee isn't simply a place to grab a cup of coffee. It's the kind of place that quietly reshapes your plans for the day. You come for a drink, stay for the atmosphere, and leave already thinking about your next visit. In a city filled with cafés, that feeling is what makes Willow House stand apart.

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!

I had such a wonderful experience at this tea café! Scheduling the tea party was incredibly easy. I…read morereached out via email and received a quick response, along with a list of sandwich options and the opportunity to share any dietary restrictions, which was a great touch. When we arrived, we were seated right away and asked to choose our tea flavor. I loved that each person gets their own full pot of tea. It made the experience feel extra special. The food was absolutely delicious! We started with a fresh salad, followed by a beautiful three tier tray filled with sandwiches and desserts. From the scones to the bonbons and mini cakes, everything was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared. The staff were incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. It truly felt like a full experience, not just a meal. If you are looking for something fun and a little different, I highly recommend trying the tea experience. And if that is not your thing, they also operate as a café where you can stop in and enjoy a treat without committing to the full tea service. Either way, it is definitely worth a visit!

Met my friends fo an afternoon tea. WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! The staff were very personable…read moreand friendly. Service was impeccable. Food was delicious. Chicken salad on a croissant was absolutely delicious. Ample street and lot parking near by. This restaurant was so quaint, cute and uniquely decorated. Definitely returning!

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.