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    Willow House Coffee & Community

    4.8 (28 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Croissant - piping hot - so had to take a bite b4 I took the pic

    Wonderful little location right at the corner of Lake Wheeler. Great staff who made a point of ensuring proper pronunciation for my name Delicious coffee and pastry! Great start to your morning.

    Matcha
    Emily T.

    Great cute coffee shop!! Staff was helpful with great suggestions. The matcha is good for a coffee shop. Definitely not the best matcha i had but it definitely surprisingly good for a coffee shop since usually those disappoints me.

    Salty Southerner Latte
    Morgan H.

    First time at willow house, but it won't be my last. Great coffee and community atmosphere. Lots of people working on laptops and mingling with others in the seating area. I got the salty southerner latte after it was recommended by a barista and it was great. Highly recommend! I will definitely be back.

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    Christina H.

    Love trying matcha lattes at different places and it went really well. Their matcha doesn't contain sweetener, so you can add flavors and pair. I chose vanilla and honey and it was bomb with Almond milk. The lady behind the counter is always so nice and helpful. I had just missed out on a live dj and I came around noon. Also the coffee cake that my sister ordered looked delicious. She is now a lover of their matcha lattes as well! Willow House is always a vibe, strong coffee smells and the cutest decor. The even have a little area for kids to play if you want to bring your lo.

    Amy P.

    Bryan & Judy--walk in and you're greeted with a smile and pure friendliness. Super cute and cozy inside with places to hang out with your favorite people, or work! So many assortment available coffee, tea, and more, gluten-free assortment as well! Drinks made fresh just for you. Baked good brought in from locals!! Want to try something unique? Head here first.

    Jewel P.

    I loved this place! Great place to study and do work. A good amount of outside seating as well. I loved my drink it was so tasty!

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    Jillian S.

    Inviting, casual coffee shop in downtown Raleigh. The owners Judy and Bryan are sweet and welcoming. You can tell they are passionate about serving good coffee, providing a place for community engagement, and supporting other local businesses. We have enjoyed their coffee, matcha berry lattes, and Artie Bars (produced by a Raleigh baker). In addition to Artie Bars, they sell baked goods from other local bakeries like Nana's Lil Sweets and Tepuy Donuts. Willow house hosts a variety of events, posted on the website and listed on the counter. Parking: small parking lot available out front. Parking garage and street parking nearby. It is also walkable from Dorothea Dix park.

    Matcha Berry Latte
    Rosie N.

    Service: The owners were serving and they were are fantastic and know their coffees! Fast and gave amazing recommendations! Ambience: It's a nice place to hang out and I can see it being a great place for a first Day time date! Casual setting with natural dark wood and iron aesthetics. Food/Drinks: Coffee and Teas was perfection. Not too biter and packs a punch. We the Matcha Berry Latte and the Honey Honey Tea. The tea was perfectly infused with sweet honey and hot ginger notes. The latte was sweet and tangy from the berry cold foam. It has a more raspberry/blueberry notes in the cold foam. The matcha wasn't too bitter. Nice pairing.. Overall will come back again!

    London Fog

    Don't order. Very weak. In actuality it tasted like skim milk. No tea flavor and definitely no vanilla which is what's called for in a London Fog. Maybe it was due to it being a cold LG. But it had light ice with whole milk. Very disappointing overall. The service was nice and the place is nicely set up.

    Baked goods - local
    Brittany F.

    I absolutely LOVE willow house! Truly the best coffee house in Raleigh. They have incredible service, the food is always delicious and local. The espresso doesn't taste burnt or bitter - truly the best I've ever had. I've had multiple things off the menu and have never left disappointed. Her hot sauce is sooo good too!! Can be a little loud at times but not over whelming. Tables fill up quickly. People tend to like to come here to wfh or students.

    Kayla W.

    I love the atmosphere they've created and having games, books and magazines to read or play while enjoying your coffee. Their breakfast sandwiches are super tasty and you can tell they care about the quality of their drinks/food. The owners are super sweet too!

    Kids area with books and toys!

    The baristas were extremely kind and very helpful. Coffee was so so good! Great atmosphere with plenty of places to sit with couches but also places to work. They even had a play area with books and toys for kiddos. Definitely worth checking it out!

    Black iced coffee and peach mint tea

    Love the vibe! Calm and relaxing and not loud, also they have a nice patio and kids corner ! Love this spot great coffee & THE DONUT WAS AMAZINGGG! Super kind people too!

    Oat Milk Latte

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    The drinks are delicious! The service and the atmosphere are always spot on! The mocha is my absolute favorite!!

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    The salty southerner is the perfect latte. Everyone was super friendly. I can't wait to go back and try their sweet treats.

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    The coffee is great and service even better. The Ambiance is very relaxing and I never want to leave when I'm there

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    Bryan and Judy are friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is relaxed and spacious. Love the Monday morning music!

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