I love this little coffee shop. It's a great place to meet a friend or work away from the office.

Okay, first things first, this spot is SO cute. I did not realize that the theme was LOTR despite being a huge LOTR fan, so it was a nice surprise when I stopped in. While there, I grabbed a latte and the Thorin breakfast biscuit. To add prosciutto it would have been an extra $3, which would have made the breakfast biscuit $9.25. Does that feel excessive? Yes. Do I wish I had done it? Also yes. The biscuit was good but it needed something else and I do think the meat would have been a good add. The latte was just okay. We're very lucky to have so many good coffee spots in the area so they are up against steep competition. Overall, really neat concept, cute spot, great for teleworking. read more

Beow's Coffee & Café - Bookstores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Why did you change the concept. Your food was only fair at best and now no alcohol? No more for me.

Stopped by after trying out the sauna at Melt Well right next door. It was quiet and not at all packed, plenty of seating around 2pm Friday. The oatmeal cream pie that looked to be the size of my head, caught my eye and it did not disappoint. The cream was not super sweet which was nice and the oatmeal cookie part was soft! I also got their fruit blend tea, iced. I think next time I'll add a point or two of their syrups for a bit more sweetness. read more

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Food: 4.5 Service: 5 Ambience: 5 Date/Time: 8/24/2025 12pm Crowd: 1/4 full Order: Aragorn, Balrog This is a really unique set up for a restaurant. The seating area is fully open concept with plush chairs all around along with tables and chairs along the perimeter. And in the middle is a full sofa with chairs facing it. In the back are bookcases full of books. In the front right as you enter is a kids area for reading/playing too. At the very back is the order counter with the kitchen hidden behind it. Orders are delivered fairly quick and most everything is self-serve (ordering, drink refills, etc). The Aragorn is a very tasty sandwich (1/2 order is plenty) with the habanero jam (not overly hot as the name would suggest). The Balrog was also good with a bit more heat to it. Both are on the Italian bread which is both thick and hard so a little difficult to bite into. Croissant would probably have been better. Definitely recommend it but ask for the croissant if you like a softer bite into your sandwich. read more

Beow's Coffee & Café - 8/24/2025-order counter with menu - Bookstores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I have come here several times with friends for trivia when they happen on Friday nights. The trivia itself is actually one of the more challenging trivias that I have attended, but it's very fun. I really, really enjoy the food options they have and particularly love one of their salads, although I can't quite remember, which one at this time. I know it is one that has a vinaigrette! I've tried two or three different sandwiches and all of them have been really good. They also have a decent selection of beverages, including coffee and tea, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic items. My only wish is that they had some sort of newsletter, or a more regular calendar for me to be able to keep track of when they have trivia (like every other Friday or something would be nice!). I will definitely be checking back for future trivia postings! read more

You want one of the best sandwiches you've ever had? This is your place. Two of us Gals stopped in after our pedicures next door to bring home dinner for the guys. We got lucky cause it was $5 wine night, so we each got a glass of Cabernet while we waited for our sandwiches to go. Order at the counter. They give you a number and you can relax at a table, couch, chair, nice options. I took home a Treebeard for me and Gandalf for Husband. Other Gal got two Legolas for them. Later she texted me that they ate every bite cause they were "out of this world". We would agree with ours being fantastic. Mine was very rich and huge, so I saved half of it for lunch the next day and YUM to both meals. Love that they serve it with potato chips with ranch dressing to dip. It was a nice surprise touch that was deliciously appreciated. read more

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Lovely local book, wine, beer, coffee spot. Multiple tables good for a couple of people up to 5 or 6. We went for for the first time for brunch and both got The Arwen Biscuit, a cinnamon roll to split and coffees. While the bacon on the biscuit was plentiful and perfectly cooked, the biscuit itself was a bit greasy. The cinnamon roll was tasty. The gal running the register didn't seem like she wanted to be there: when I asked for cold brew she said they don't have that (although online previous pictures showed it on the menu), so I explained this was my first time there, did she have any suggestions she said there are other coffees, so I chose an iced Americano with a special syrup (that was on the chalkboard on the wall) and she said they didnt have that, so again asked for a suggestion and 'any of the other ones are good' was the response. We then asked for a cinnamon roll (as we could see one still in the case) & she informed me she was out of those as well, however when I looked at the one in the case she turned and said 'oh wait, we might have 1 left'. The first line of customer service was a bit disappointing, and the time it took to get out coffees and food, but the woman working in the back (the cook maybe?) that brought out our food was very kind and welcoming. Worth checking out, as it is locally owned & quite unique, but I think if I try it again it might in the evening for a glass of wine instead. read more

Beow's Coffee & Café - The Arwen Biscuits and Cinnamon Roll. - Bookstores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Returned for the food and it was so good! At the bar we ordered the Aragorn half sandwich half salad and the Treebeard. I immediately wanted to return the next day it was too delicious. The portions were also larger than we anticipated. We paired the meal with lemon poppy seed bread and hot tea. The tea was just okay, but it may have been because it was shadowed by the incredible food. The pesto in the Treebeard sandwich would outshine anything else. The employees are welcoming and helpful. We chose to sit outside and they brought the food to us. Afterwards we returned the dishes to the bin above the trash can. Overall, we certainly enjoyed our meal here and look forward to returning! read more

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Nice little place if you want to read a book, play board games, eat or enjoy a drink. I went for lunch and sat at the tables outside. It was comfortable. We placed our order with a very nice cashier and the gave us a number so they could bring our food out when ready. I ordered the Hobbit which was a delicious salad and a wrap. The wrap flavor was good but the wrap was so Stale that it broke apart- I ended up taking it off the meat and throwing it out. Parking was packed (big lot just busy) Bathroom was clean. read more

Beow's Coffee & Café - The Hobbit w/ salad and the Arragon in a wrap - Bookstores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I'd say this is 3.5-4 stars. The coffee and baked gods were great which is the 4 stars. The 3.5 is for the sandwiches. The London fog and affogato were very tasty. Make sure you grab the oatmeal cream pie. It's massive and so delicious. The merry pippin sandwich I didn't like that the sauce was cold and the sandwich was warmed up. They should have warmed the whole thing up not just the croissant. I loved the boromir sandwich though. The employees were incredibly nice and helpful. read more

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The hub and I were curious about this place, so we stopped in after a recent trip to Trader Joe's. I was struck by the big open space of seating that was almost all taken on a Saturday afternoon. We decided on a beer, and they had a nice selection. They also had a kids corner and lots of board and card games. My only beef was that it was quite loud due to the set up of the space. Perhaps week days are more chill? read more

I went here several times before realizing where my money was going. Unfortunately, this establishment is republican-owned and run. The books and events are very conservative-leaning. It's disappointing to say the least. Check out some of their book titles online before deciding to spend your money here. Know what you're funding. read more

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This place has a nice cozy vibe! Plenty of mixed seating inside and a few tables outside. I stopped in for coffee and tried one of their biscuit breakfast sandwiches which was delicious! The person at the register was super nice and gave good recommendations. I'll have to come back to check out then beer selection. read more

Beow's Coffee & Café - Arwen breakfast sandwich and iced coffee - Bookstores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here with hubby to kill some time before an appointment and I'm so glad he found it! Located in the Brennan Station off of Creedmoor, right near tropical smoothie and foot massage spa. Very relaxed atmosphere, plenty of tables, volume is that of a typical coffee shop IMO. But this place has coffee, non coffee, beers, wine, food, books, and WiFi! Great place to meet up with others or get some work in. I ordered a few plates and loved everyone. The Galadriel is like a caprese sandwich and I loved it, wish I could have toasted it but it was still delicious! The plates come with chips and ranch. The chai latte was also delicious and I would come back just for that. The employees are friendly and treat you great. Would love to come back to this spot! read more

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This was our first visit. We spent $48.39 on lunch including tip which included a whole Gandolf, a whole Treebeard, a fresh brewed unsweetened iced tea, and a cinnamon roll. Its rare for me to review something in north raleigh near our base intersection of 540 and creedmore road so convenience was great for us. Unfortunately it shared a parking lot with Trader Joe's on Creedmore road so things got pretty tight parking even mid day on a Friday. We got lucky tho and parked only 1 row over and easily walked in. What strikes you immediately is the ambiance of a social community gathering place. In addition to families and couples you saw groups gathered as well and of course those working or studying remotely. A great energy. No wait in line to order so that was great. The wait for the food was 25 minutes so that was probably too long. I assumed others had just ordered as well hence the delay but when i looked around everyone was having drinks, no lunches. So not sure what happened there. But the service was certainly curteous. There is a small library in the corner with a book club organized around it. The food? We each took half a sandwich home so for us the half sandwich that is offered is probably a better choice going forward. My Treebeard sandwich was very flavorful. I liked the bread and the meat. I look forward to trying the half Gandolf with the spicy mustard. The cinnamon roll was tasty with good cinnamon flavor which i look for. There was a maple glaze on top and I liked the maple flavor as well personally tho it was not real maple per se. I liked the fresh brewed unsweetened iced tea tho the base tea quality was average. I should also mention each sandwich came with a generous side of tasty potato chips. All in all the meal was a good value for the money. read more

I love Beow's! It's such a great atmosphere! It feels like a coffee shop (because it is)! But it has some amazing events throughout the month! And it turns into a low-key bar at night! Big fan of that! They also have a book store! The service is amazing, and they will even help you hack the system! (Maybe not hack) but definitely shared their hot water with me multiple times after I bought a cup of tea! The food is awesome! I'll have to update this review eventually with the sandwiches! But my favorite is the Galadriel which is a sandwich with mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and extra-virgin olive oil on Italian bread! Their breakfast is nice and simple! I had the Arwen which is a bacon egg and cheese biscuit! The biscuit was great but unfortunately the bacon was cold... I didn't complain about it because they were busy, but I am positive they would have made it right! I have had multiple lattes from Beow's and they never disappoint! In my picture today was a butter scotch latte! Which was delicious! Their beer is pretty good, and have a decent wine selection as well!! Overall, my rating of a 4/5 is solely because my biscuit was cold... however everything else about this place is a true vibe! read more

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A friendly comfortable space with many food and beverage offerings, so it's good for a meal or just coffee, wine or beer. There are books and games and you will see tables for groups playing. I'm always glad to find great local offerings. Stop by. read more

I've been here a couple of times to get a little work done. There's plenty of space, and I love a place does does both coffee and beer. Nothing special about the coffee, but beer was good - I didn't have any food. There's wifi, friendly staff, a reasonable clean bathroom and an interesting, but definitely not overbearing, fantasy theme. I've also seen a few medium sized groups (8 people or so) gather here and it look very reasonable for something like that. I will probably come here a lot to get a little work done before I hit up Trader Joe's to get groceries for the week. TJ's is practically right next door and that is a huge plus for me. read more

Delightful staff. Nice menu with some great options. Wife and I both decided on the salad/sub combo which was a substantial meal for lunch. Lots of space and seating options. Very nice experience for a first time visit. Will return to try some other options. Oh, and the coffee was very good too! read more

Beow's Coffee & Café - Italian style sub and a really nice fresh salad - Bookstores Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Glad I tried this coffee shop in North Raleigh! Lots of yummy breakfast and lunch options. Lunch starts at 11am and I got a half sandwich, half salad which was a lot of food! The maple black walnut latte was yummy. Plenty of seating inside and out. Very cute atmosphere and a great place to get some work done. Free WiFi. A small little section of books for sale. Check it out! read more

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This was a really cute cafe with great drinks. A perfect spot to spread out and do some work or enjoy a board game with friends. Very open space that does not feel crammed. I enjoyed this place a lot. read more

Really cute coffee shop! Love that it has an area with toys for kids to play so parents can enjoy coffee in peace. Sadly, places that consider kids are few and far between so we appreciate it! read more

I wish I could give it six stars! Surprisingly delicious sandwiches, masterfully made coffee, good beer and wine selection, friendly staff, book selection of classics, and plenty of seating! read more

This place is amazing. The food is first class. The coffee and beer is next level. Prices are reasonable. Please try these guys. I promise you wont waste your time or money. After being treated awful at most places anywhere around here, I was pleasantly surprised at the courtesy and welcoming environment experienced here. If your looking for a place to hang or just get a sandwich. Try this place. When everybody else is doing it wrong these guys are doing it right! read more

Great coffee and meeting spot. Very spacious for larger gatherings. The staff was super friendly!!

Atmosphere is very nice and quiet. The wallpaper is like a foggy forest type and has a cute used bookstore in the back corner. I love supporting them and their coffee is great. They make their syrups in house and taste great. I recommend the black walnut. They also have a variety of pastries. read more

Loved this spot. Somehow I had overlooked it. I did not have food but what I saw smelled and looked very good. My iced coffee was delicious. The beers are eclectic. The staff were very friendly and I will be back. I highly recommend. Good to support a local business! read more

Delicious coffee, beer and books. What more could you want? Something for everyone. They even have space for little ones. What a great spot. read more

Very cute and spacious cafe. I had the Arwen and it was excellent! Loved the variety of seating options.

Great place to enjoy a nice breakfast or lunch. Menu has a larger selection than that you would see at a coffee shop. Sandwiches were great. Nice open feel where people are not on top of each other. Good coffee and a laid back vibe. Would and have returned multiple times. read more

What and awesome place took 5 seniors with walkers. They bent over backwards accommodating us and explaining in detail drinks they offered.

I've visited on a whim one evening and had a great time playing chess with good wine. The staff is friendly and I've purchased a few niche books from there as well. read more

Great bookstore/coffee shop with a woodsy/fantasy vibe. My drink was great and I highly recommend a visit.

Great drinks, amazing food, and fantastic atmosphere! The Gluten free coconut cake is to die for and such a special treat!!

Lovely atmosphere, very nice for just hanging out, workers were kind and seemed like interesting people

The atmosphere is inviting, the food and variety of drinks are extensive and it's a great place to meet a friend or sit along with a book or work on your laptop. read more

Love the bartenders at this place. It's a wonderful little environment, plenty of new and used books in case you were interested in picking up a new one to your collection. The food menu, which they recently has also been wonderful to have specially for times when you're rushing from work directly to Here. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Nice atmosphere with a great business model for coffee and beer drinkers. When I next need a meeting place in north Raleigh this will likely be my go-to choice. read more

A great spot for a good cup, cold brew, tasty food and time to chill. Team is wonderful and ready to help select from one of the above. You will go back. read more