Excellent choice for coffee lovers. Order online or visit The Plant in Pittsboro to purchase a bag…read moreof their coffee beans (whole or ground). I especially recommend their Chiapas medium roast. It has a very smooth flavor with an aroma very distinct and true to the description. It would be pleasing to a wide variety of coffee drinkers. Purchasing from Vortex Roasters is a great way to support local businesses. The micro-roastery is located right in Pittsboro, NC. The owners, Mark and Dawn clearly show their love for coffee, NC, and travel. They have their blends listed on the website along with a sampler box. Order whole beans or ground to various degrees. We are looking forward to trying some of their other blends!

Maybe Pittsboro's best kept secret? Loved everything that is offered here, from Mexican and…read moreJamaican food to beer, mead, sake and coffee. A few other businesses feature yoga, axe throwing and hemp clothing. Outdoor seating creates a cool welcoming vibe, with sculpture scattered about. Plus Rachael's native plants is just another bonus.

Super interesting place to visit off the beaten path. This outdoor food hall and music venue was…read morerecommended to us by Guess Where Trips. We stopped in on a Friday afternoon, thinking places would be open for lunch; many of the bars and restaurants don't open during the weekday until later for dinner time. So definitely make sure to check hours of operation of the individual food/drink places. We were able to grab a drink at one of the bars at lunch and the Jamaican spot on the property. And also visited the Meadery. This is such a great idea and I hope more outdoor food hall type venues start popping up around the country. We need more cool off the beaten path places like The Plant. 9/10 recommend.

Every Friday, Counter Culture does a free 10 AM coffee tasting, which is a cool experience…read more Admittedly, I am more of a tea drinker, but I still learned a lot and think this is a special outing for anyone interested in learning more about single origin coffee. The baristas were very welcoming and knowledgeable, providing a sample of the coffee (we were given a coffee from Burundi) , providing some information on their harvesting and roasting practices, and opening up the floor to an audience Q&A. Ambiance is very modern and chic and there are two bathrooms open to visitors in the facility. I would recommend going on time to the tasting if possible for the best seating/experience. I came 15 min late and the seats were all taken and it was a full house. There were no issues with finding parking; there is a gravel lot adjacent to the roastery. Overall, a very unique experience!

I visited this fantastic coffee wholesaler a few weeks ago for their coffee concentrate event! They…read morehave manufactured a prepared coffee concentrate that can be diluted and used in everything from lattes to espresso martini. They plan on selling to shops, bars, and restaurants. They drizzled some of the coffee concentrate onto ice cream, which was amazing! I can't wait until they start supplying local stores. Hopefully, it will be available in stores for customers in the future!

Great coffee and good atmosphere. Quick in and out or they have a fire place and tables if you need…read moreto get some work done.

Relaxed atmosphere with good music. The cappuccino was frothy and rich. Service was prompt and…read morecourteous

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

This place has been here for a while, but I just made it in for my first visit. What an awesome…read morecoffee shop! They pay their staff a livable wage, so I expected outrageous prices, but I was wrong. Very fair, especially given how good the coffee is. This is a friendly space where everyone will feel comfortable. Come have a cup!

My go-to coffee shop when I'm in Chapel Hill, visiting from California…read more Iced maple latte (12 oz, not the 16 oz because the 16 oz has too much milk in it for my liking). Their cold brews are very good as well. Con Panna if you're need that little something extra in the afternoon (would ask for extra Panna).

Fantastic FTO coffee roasted and delivered fresh to your front door. Ethiopian and Guatemalan, each…read moreroasted lightly, are great, consistent coffees. Support local, but good value matters; you get that here.

A good friend recommended this woman-owned business that sells organic, fair trade, kosher beans…read moreand it was great advice. I'm now a longtime subscriber to home delivered coffee from BeanPeace Roastery. I get "Roasters Choice" delivered in 1-pound bags of American or Viennese roast (French roast also available). The beans are super fresh and aromatic, always a treat. Highly recommended.

Stopped by Full Bloom Coffee Roasters in the heart of downtown Garner. When you arrive there is…read moreplenty of parking out front, behind the coffee shop in the nearby parking lot, or parallel parking across the street. Walking up to the coffee shop you'll see a painted crosswalk with flowers, and beautiful mural of birds on the side of the building, and a purple color front. When you walk in you'll be transported to a cozy, charming, and relaxed atmosphere. The staff are also extremely nice and welcoming. I ordered the seasonal latte which I can't remember what it was called. It had turmeric and some other spaces, I believe it was called the bee latte and it was excellent. I hear the Orange Blossom latte is also really good. Also, check out the upstairs seating area. This is a great coffee shop to spend some time in and also for remote work.

Solid coffee spot. Cappuccino was about a 7/10, not quite as silky as I prefer, not as milky so you…read morecan really taste to coffee which is a plus for me. I've learned during my time in the Carolinas that you must request for your coffee to be extra hot which is what I did so it was the perfect temperature. The veggie bagel scramble was decent, no Wao factor but it was a nice quick bite while on the run. Staff seemed nice too, no real complaints here. I consider coming back, but only if I happen to be close by not a place I'd go out of my way for. The location is pretty nice too. I like the curve appeal and the fact that there's plenty of parking. Prices were more than reasonable for today's market, which is nice to see. Solid four stars.

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.

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 Black & White Coffee while looking for a cup of coffee downtown. I noticed that there…read morewas a coffee shop located in the local Videri Chocolate shop. Parking can be a bit tricky here as the coffee shop is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The vibe inside this coffee shop is bright and open. I ordered a caramel latte which was excellent and the latte art was also a nice touch. If you are trying to work remotely there isn't much seating available here. If I'm in the area again I'll definitely be stopping by black and white coffee for a cup of coffee.

The perfect coffee roaster might actually exist -- and it might be Black & White Coffee Roasters in…read moredowntown Raleigh. I'm a big fan of lighter-roasted, funky, expressive coffees, and Black & White absolutely delivers. Their roasting style leans into vibrant, fruit-forward profiles, and they do it with confidence. The downtown Raleigh location is fantastic too. It's right in the middle of everything, making it a great stop for a date night, meeting up with friends, or just dropping in for a quick but exceptional cup. Their seasonal menu was small but mighty -- just a couple of options -- but the kind where every drink looks so good you wish they'd never rotate them off the menu. I started with the orange cardamom flat white, and it was perfect in every way. Beautifully presented and incredibly balanced. The espresso, milk, orange, and cardamom all complemented each other without any one flavor taking over. It was nuanced, aromatic, and just a joy to drink. For my second drink, I ordered a Rodrigo Sanchez pour-over, a co-fermented Colombian coffee labeled with passion fruit notes. It was everything I want from a pour-over -- bright, juicy, and expressive, with the kind of sweet stone fruit and berry notes that make light-roasted coffee so exciting. Black & White continues to prove why they're one of the most respected specialty roasters around. If you love adventurous coffee with huge flavor and careful execution, this place is an absolute must-visit.