Crema

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!

Chai espresso martini

Derby Pie and Gin n Tonic

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Heirloom Brewshop

4.4(239 reviews)

0.5 mi

I searched up this cafe and wondered why I hadn't tried it before, until realizing that I'd…read morereviewed it five years ago. I like to try new places, but I think a checkin after five years is due. And credit to this place for surviving the COVID era. I got good service on a holiday with a walkthrough of my tea options. I got a nice tofu plate for breakfast with a bit of vegetables, and a strong white tea for a rounded, vegan-friendly, and tasty breakfast. This was a win, and while I no longer live in North Carolina, who knows maybe I'll find myself back in the area again.

Oh my god I've been twice and 10/10 both times…read more I've gotten the orange Bundt cake and omelette on mango sticky rice AND the dirty earl grey - which changed my life. Amazing staff Sooo many outlets! Great spot to work

Interior of entryway

Cruller with ice cream and chili oil

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Lucky Tree

4.3(166 reviews)

3.1 mi

We had some time to kill and were looking for a non-chain coffee spot. This one was close by and…read morehad great reviews. So we decided to give them a try. We had a little difficulty finding it. GPS brought us to the parking lot behind the building. There isn't clear signage to direct you where to go. We managed to find our way up the stairs and into the building. There are a number of businesses located inside. Lucky Tree is super cute. It's set up to encourage working, with plenty of charging spots all around. There is a variety of seating, from long wooden tables to smaller individual areas. We ordered a chai latte and golden milk latte, both with oat milk. Both drinks were good. Fyi there is a separate entrance from the side that takes you directly to another smaller parking lot.

I decided to try this out for a quick coffee stop while in town for a conference. The service was…read morefriendly and quick! I tried the breakfast bagel bites, which were soft and warm. I loved the cheese on top! I was not a huge fan of the flavor the almond flour gave them but it was not overpowering. I would probably get them again! They had a lot of options as far as specialty lattes but I am glad I went with the Vanilla Maple. I was worried that the maple flavor would be too much but it complimented the vanilla well. The inside was VERY well decorated, and I would've loved to stay and do a little computer work! I could see myself coming by and sitting down for a quick brunch, meeting up with friends, or staying for a work session.

Cool light fixture made of bottles

Front of building

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Ordering counter

Sir Walter Coffee

4.1(257 reviews)

0.1 mi

I was downtown and was on a break. Needed a quick break so I popped over to Sir Walter for a quick…read moreiced coffee and a bagel. This bagel was nice and soft. It was good. The cream cheese was good, I think it had dill or chives in it. The smoked salmon was very yummy. Now this pickle and these pickled onions could stay wherever they came from. The pickle did not have any taste and it was soft. No crunch. Same with the onions. They were full of vinegar taste and soft. The coffee was good. Just like coffee. Now the Carmel Apple Macchiato was like a Carmel Apple, Sweet. I got mine with Almond milk but I had to go back and top it off with more milk it was full of Carmel. I didn't taste any apple flavor but it was good but really sweet. I did taste the espresso. I think for me if I had this much but with more milk or less Carmel it would have been better. They sit on a corner but you enter on the side kind of. They have seating inside and out. They are quiet until 12 then start playing music. You can bring your laptop and do a little work or read while having lunch. The staff were really friendly. The bathrooms are clean and gender neutral. Give them a try not just a coffee spot they have a bar as well.

Looking for a cozy place to start your morning on the weekend? Sir Walter is the perfect spot…read more Cozy seating. Great coffee. Delicious Breakfast items and baked goods! Next time you're looking for a good coffee spot, stop by Sir Walter.

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The Bar at Sir Walter Coffee

Iris Coffee Lab

4.4(160 reviews)

1.0 mi

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

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Morning Times

4.2(695 reviews)

0.3 mi

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!

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Upstairs seating

Bad Cat Coffee

4.0(63 reviews)

0.5 mi

The absolute best chai latte I've ever had. Usually they aren't sweet enough but I got this iced…read morewith a pump of vanilla and it was perfect. It's right at the front entrance of Morgan Street Food Hall. The menu was a little chaotic lol just a hand written paper but barista was super friendly.

No reason to write a review and waste your time, when the picture will do the work. I ordered their…read moreburrito and this is what I got.

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel

Coffee booth

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Black and White Coffee

4.6(77 reviews)

0.3 mi

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 best coffee in Raleigh. Amazing coffee. I parked in the paid parking for the building and it…read morewas free with a voucher from the coffee shop. The coffee is amazing. I got a bag of coffee that comes with a free 12oz drip brew. The drip brew was amazing. They have a rotating menu for the espresso and drip. I ordered a latte and unlike most places you could actually taste the espresso which was amazing. The milk was perfectly steamed. The seating inside is minimal so don't come with a family of four or more unless you want to sit outside. The outside patio is in the shade for the most part. The service was excellent and quick. Amazing coffee. A must visit if in the area.

Entrance of the main road

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Sonder Coffee

4.3(93 reviews)

11.5 mi

What a cute and fun place to get breakfast! This was my first time at Sonder, the inside is cute…read moreand the workers were all very friendly. I've seen their coffee flights online and they always look delicious- spoiler, they are! I tried the mint chocolate chip, banana pudding, frosted animal cookie, and coconut lattes. The only one I thought was just okay was the coconut, the flavor was fine but something about the shaved coconut toppings and syrup didn't do it for me. The other three, however, were delicious! The frosted animal cookie was my favorite by far. I'd love to come back to try the other two flavors! I also tried the Sonder Smash- it was so tasty!! It's an English muffin with pesto, cream cheese, sausage, and an egg (I took off the tomato). It was super filling and delicious. I highly recommend! Overall- great spot with fun drinks and food. I recommend!

Sonder is a cute coffee shop in Wendell that I've been to twice now but unfortunately, it just…read moreisn't a favorite of mine. The first time, I got the banana latte, which was good. On my second visit, I tried an iced coffee flight, but unfortunately, the coffees were very watery and lacked much flavor. The service also hasn't been the best during either visit. I really wanted to love Sonder, but based on my experiences so far, I don't think it's somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.

Iced blue matcha

Berry salad at Sonder Coffee

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Canned lattes. These are made in house to enjoy on the go.

NoRa Cafe

4.5(208 reviews)

9.8 mi

Just wanted to take the time to clap for the staff here…read more I've only been here twice now. But both times the service was SO fast. I came here on a week day and it was packed but the kitchen seemed steady. Their service is very stream lined with pagers for food orders. There is a lot of seating but it also seems to be a place where a good chunk of people come to work. They have a library inside as well and the books at the time were all $3 ea. Today I came and it's a Sunday. As expected they were SLAMMED. Line to the door of people waiting and line to the door of people ordering. I still got my coffee in less than 5 min. People waiting on food were getting theirs in similar time. The staff was killing it! They have a large selection of baked goods (lots of laminated dough), fast casual breakfast & lunch, and a huge coffee menu. They also have gluten free options for food and about a dozen gf/df baked goods. They said they have separate prep space and changed gloves for gluten free food but it's a shared oven. I didn't have any issues though. To who ever is managing your kitchen and staff, you're doing a great job. To the staff, hats off Highly recommend this place for a light breakfast and good coffee, or just a good place to hang out on your laptop.

Needed a latte for my drive home, I got the chocolate turtle decaf latte and it was delicious. It…read morepaired chocolate, pecan and caramel to make the perfect road trip drink. The space was packed on a beautiful Friday morning. A lot of people working and connecting over coffee. The library space was super cute too! I snapped a photo and sent it to a colleague for a potential event venue in the future!

Iced vanilla oat latte and rosemary olive English muffins with bacon and pimento cheese - lifewithhanny

S'mores latte + Michaels English muffins breakfast sandwich - lifewithhanny

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"Chicken Salad Sandwich"

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Julia P.

11 years ago

Looked so forward to going to Crema because I love the Cremain NC . Was so disappointed that the Vegas restaurant has a vibe of being at Farrell's ice cream parlor and not a cool hip restaurant. Felt like we entered Romper Room. This spot kid friendly but not for adults. Good for dessert stop only. Very disappointed. Recommend for kids outting only read more

Kate H.

2 years ago

Very friendly and helpful staff, delicious drinks and food, nice seating area, and calm atmosphere (at least on a Friday morning, not sure how busy it gets at other times!). Would stop by again for sure. read more

Juan P.

12 years ago

Best ice cream I have found in Raleigh. Can't speak of other things but the ice cream is great.

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I usually skip breakfast, but I woke up slightly hangover and in need of substance. Jubala did me…read moreright, their bacon egg biscuit was the perfect size to fill me up without feeling stuffed, the biscuit was flavorful an texture was wonderful. I also had the iced sea salt caramel latte with the balanced amount of bitterness and sweetness. Fast and friendly service, sat outside to enjoy the warm weather, great little coffee shop serving up delicious flavors.

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If I haven't put you on to Deja Brew yet, let me give you another reason to visit. I came by on a…read moreTuesday morning when I was out of coffee at home and in desperate need of caffeine. I asked for their largest iced raspberry latte and I was not prepared for the size. Perhaps half a liter? And only for $8! Talk about affordable in these times.

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