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    Wake Forest Coffee

    4.3 (93 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Coffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Iced Dirty Chai Latte
    Mike B.

    Downtown hangout spot with great coffee,tea and a small variety of bakery goodies. I'm not a coffee guy so will take my wife's word that the Iced Dirty Chai Latte is delicious. I'll attest that the strawberry banana smoothie is creamy, thick and sweet. Croissants are most,flaky amd delicious. Pro tip: They'll warm it up for you! Plenty of seating (plus a room upstairs) and a few tables outside. The ideal spot for a casual meet up or to soak up the internet. The epitome of small town downtown vibe.

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    8 years ago

    Stoped in this cute spot today to have an iced coffee and left some work done. Great coffee and excellent service.

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    8 years ago

    This place feels more alive than all the other stores and strip malls in wake forest.

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    12 years ago

    Great cornerstone business in downtown Wake Forest. I have nothing but positive thoughts about this place.

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