For this week's edition of coffee shop Saturday, I chose Iris Coffee Lab. It's a block away from…read morethe Glenwood South area, located in a little neighborhood of condos, apartments and small businesses. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. There is street parking with a couple of garages nearby. I ordered as soon as I arrived and sat inside to enjoy my vanilla latte on a very hot afternoon. The service is good, everyone is friendly. The latte was perfect, strong and hot!!! It's busy and somewhat loud inside, but great for catching up with friends or working.

Note to future self: please don't come back! I've been here once before and I think we tried the…read morecherry marzipan, and this time I got an iced vanilla latte with just regular milk. Pretty blah. Lexi you can make better coffee at home. Just stay home. Staff were very nice and space was open

The banana peel latte was SOO good!!! I got it on a whim and omg !?! So banana-y without being…read moreartificial banana at all 10/10 Also cheese danish was scrumptious Not imaged: their McGriddle? I think? But PHENOMENAL. Life changing stuff

Customer Service 3 Coffee 2.5…read moreLatte 2.5 Location 3.5 Date rating 3 Meeting rating 1.5 Remote Working 1 Parking 2.5 Merch ? Ambiance 2 I purposely didn't take pics for spiritual purposes

Stopped by Yellow Dog Bread Company to remote in from while on house tours in Raleigh. When you…read morearrive there is plenty of parking outside the coffee shop. When you walk in the bakery/coffee shop feels open, cozy, unpretentious, and welcoming, I ordered a caramel latte which was good. The beans were on the lighter side. This can be a tricky coffee shop to work from as it's a bit on the smaller side. We got lucky and a table opened up outside, but just as a heads up most seating is outside.

For this weekend's edition of coffee shop Saturday, I chose Yellow Dog and I'm so glad I did…read more Yellow Dog is located in a really busy location. There are several other businesses that share the small parking lot, so parking is slim. It's super cute and cozy inside with a few tables. There's also a few tables outside. I was greeted right away by the awesome staff. My daughter and I both ordered iced coconut lattes, she has a 12oz, I had a 16oz, and I ordered a slice or coffee cake to go. After my first sip, I wished there was a 24 oz. That was the best iced latte ever!!! The coffee cake was so perfect, but made me wish I had a hot latte to accompany it...I'll have to go back!! I'm super made at myself for not buying any of their bread or any of their other locally or in house made goods, everything looked so fresh & delicious.

4.5. I stopped in and grabbed a chocolate/almond croissant and a pastel de nata. Everything looked…read moreso tasty and I loved that I didn't have to choose between almond and chocolate for the croissant The pastel de nata was okay. I will definitely be back to try other goodies!

Parking: Free street parking in this industrial area…read more Ambiance: Plenty of seating, bright lighting, great for kiddos and families Coffee: They have every syrup flavor under the sun! Monin brand... It was actually impressive how many they have and the espresso was very strong not bitter! Pastries: Here's the thing... this shop is sugar-forward pastries. Nothing wrong with that but if you're looking for a dessert pastry this is the spot. They did have plain croissants and chocolate croissants but it looked a little underwhelming. The strawberry vanilla croissant was FILLED, delicious but also the jam tasted exactly like store - bought jam... I'm not sure they actually make the jam from scratch... The cinnamon roll felt very soft plush and doughy, for $8 I was expecting more of a special roll with like crispy edges or something. All of that aside, it's a solid spot with friendly staff and delicious sweets.

How have I never been here. My friend suggested we meet there (breakfast options in the suburbs are…read morelacking to say the least). I of course had to look it up on Yelp. Thanks for all the great suggestions! They do indeed offer suggestions to make you the best coffee. I have the 5 spice brown sugar on an Americano. I let them know I typically drink dark roast black. They let me try the pour over (not dark enough) and that settled it. My friend had a latte. The decoration on top didn't come out to the barista's liking so he made a new one even tho my friend didn't care. That is commitment to the art of coffee! I had the baguette sandwich and my friend the congee. Both were yummy. Already planning dinner there. So good!

Wow! Why did it take so long for me to learn about this place? What a beautiful space to enjoy a…read morecup of coffee or sweet treat with a friend or a solo trip. I came to celebrate a birthday with a friend - we were intending to have lunch - but came to late and missed it. So, we decided on having something to drink and a treat. The location is easy to find and parking wasn't bad. We came on the weekend, so not sure what it might be on the weekdays. The decor is so welcoming and warm. We enjoyed the peach cobbler muffin and a coffee cake muffin. Warm and perfectly prepared :) The coffee was very tasty however my friend didn't care for the guava drink. Overall, a good time and looking forward to returning to try their hot food.

Despite living in Raleigh for over a decade, I just visited Boulted Bread for the first time last…read moreweek. If you live in Raleigh, you've heard people rave about Boulted Bread - from their titular bread to their morning bun to their croissants, they have everything a carb connoisseur could desire. I visited with a friend on a Tuesday morning (they currently are not open on Mondays) and it was busy. I ordered their seasonal fig leaf latte, the morning bun, chocolate croissant, and a tartine that was kind of like a pizza on a piece of bread. The latte was delicious - it has brown sugar in it, which was perfect as the iced version. The morning bun was delightful - probably my second favorite morning bun/cinnamon roll in Raleigh. The chocolate croissant was filled with chocolate ganache - which I was not expecting - it was messy but also very good. Lastly, the tarine, which like I mentioned, was kind of like a pizza on a piece of toast - it had cheese tomato sauce - simple and savory and tasty. Overall, I felt Boulted Bread lives up to the hype. A Raleigh classic that is a perfect stop for a morning treat.

Delicious as always. The morning bun stays being the best! Went around 2pm which made the seating…read moreeasier. If you go in the morning you usually can't get a table/seat. My tip is to walk over to the Platform apartments and sit in the common areas under there. The biale was a little hard, maybe because it was early afternoon. But morning bun was good. They had sold out a fair amount of the pastries by 2, but still had lots of morning buns. The light in the building is very nice. Good place to get a treat!

A Great gathering place for non alcoholic drinks…read more I really like this place and hope it stays around for a long time. It has a good "at home" feel and great non alcoholic drinks. The Kava is what I go for. The "Low Tide" is a mil based Kava drink and is super cheap. There is a lively bar, but also comfortable chairs and sofas. It's a great place to chill.

Truck broke down in Durham Nc. Decided to get outta my room and try something different. I've never…read morebeen to a tea bar but what the hell ,let try it! I wasn't disappointed. The bartenderRick was very knowledgeable abt The tea. To be honest I didn't care for the tea but the coffee was pretty amazing! The place was a bit small but not to small. Thet have an area with a sofa n chair and seating in the front of the building. In all I was happy I found this place.

What a fabulous dessert shop! Perfect place to grab an after dinner cocktail and dessert and…read moreconveniently located near St Roch Oyster Bar which is where we had dinner. Service was top notch with friendly folks greeting you the moment you enter the doors. Our bartender was so sweet and so welcoming. Had me a $10 Paloma cocktail that was just right and went to town on dessert. Everything was just delicious. Fresh made whip cream, perfectly balanced sweetness with the desserts and cute atmosphere. Loved my first time here and it won't be my last!

Bittersweet has amazing desserts and drinks. I've been several times and each time I enjoy what…read moreI've had. A solid go-to is their s'mores sundae which is sooo good! The chocolate brownie is thick and rich, but not too sweet, and the marshmallow cream is divine, especially with the ice cream. A lot of their drinks and gin based, which I'm not the biggest fan of, but I always find something I can enjoy. The service is great and relatively quick, and everyone I've met there is kind and willing to help. The inside is a bit small, so smaller crowds are better and it does tend to get crowded later in the evening and on weekends. The outside street sitting area is nice too and hopefully will be fully fixed soon. Overall a great places to stop for drinks and desserts after a nice meal! And the menu rotates seasonally so you'll always have the chance to try something new!

An unassuming cafe at the corner of Martin and Salisbury. I had the Nun'Ya Biscuit and it's like a…read morecombo between the cheddar bay biscuits from Red Lobster and your granny's sausage gravy. Absolutely delicious, I could have eating ten! Pro-tip pull the top "muffin" part off and dip it into the gravy filling inside. I also got two macaroons, the lemon Poppyseed and the Violet Greek Yogurt. The lemon one was sweet and tart and the violet one had almost like a floral taste both were great! And to drink I got a chai latte with oat milk, super strong chai taste and not too sweet. Super quick and friendly service. There's plenty of seating, WiFi and outlets available. Perfect for knocking out some work.

Cute and cozy! I'm a cappuccino lover and this spot did not disappointed. Staff were friendly!…read more I wish I could try one of the miniature dessert without buying the dozen.

The morning times was a weekly if not daily staple in my life for 10+ years, after moving away from…read morethe city 3 years ago, every time I would come into Raleigh it would be my first stop and it would always feel like home seeing the same familiar faces every time. This morning, I walked in and saw not one familiar face there, and I've come to learn all the staff walked out simultaneously weeks ago. After getting to know many of the staff over the years of frequenting there, anything to make every staff member walk out at the same time has to be big enough to leave a sour taste in your mouth. Am truly sad to see such a Raleigh staple not see the value in the community their staff created. Cheers to Joe, Brennan, Brett, amber, and all of the others past a present (shout out Tim and Casey and Jackie!) for their place in our lives over all of these years! If you are looking for a coffee nearby, jubala (pendo), black & white (videri), heirloom are all great options (and sir Walter coffee and 42 & Lawrence are decent and close)

This downtown Raleigh stop really came through when I was craving a breakfast sandwich!!! LOL…read more The staff was very friendly. Service was prompt. It's a small space but there's plenty of outdoor seating (and I believe there is additional indoor seating next door). Loved my bacon, egg, and cheese croissant! Added a nice fruit salad too. Just love the vibe of this part of downtown Raleigh!