I fell in love with Thousand Hills the moment I walked in. The decor is so beautiful and there are…read moreso many comfy places to sit as well as tables inside and outside. It's located alongside the leasing office for the apartment complex. The service is great. There were two young ladies working and they were both friendly. I arrived around 4:30 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and ordered a muffin and a decaf latte since it was so late (for me to drink caffeine). The cranberry lemon muffin was absolutely perfect, so much flavor, so fresh & moist. The Salted Brown Butter Latte was the best. From the first sip to the last drop, I loved it. I sat on a small section of a very comfortable couch with pillows and all. I later sat out front on one of the benches. They also have a patio seating out back. I can't wait to go back to Thousand Hills!!

Another week, another morning drive to RDU to drop off my better half. We share a car, and with her…read morejob having her out of town about half the time, I've gotten pretty good at finding little adventures on the drive home. This particular morning, I knew I wanted to stop by Trader Joe's afterward, but they weren't open yet. So I pulled up the map looking for a coffee shop where I could get a little coworking done. Thousand Hills Coffee popped up, and it had been on my "need to try" list for a while. I also shot my buddy KH a quick text to see if he wanted to join me and catch up on our latest ultra running training shenanigans. Thankfully, he was game. I rolled in around 8:30 a.m. and managed to grab a decent parking spot. Worth mentioning because the coffee shop shares parking with the apartment complex next door, so I imagine spaces can disappear quickly. KW arrived a few minutes before me and had to park a bit farther away. Walking inside, I immediately liked the vibe. It feels modern but still cozy, almost like someone's really well-designed living room. There are several distinct seating areas, plenty of soft chairs, a long community table, and even bar seating overlooking the baristas. It struck a nice balance between coffee shop and comfortable workspace. Since I'd already knocked out my morning run, I was ready for a little breakfast. KH and I both ordered the cheese, Danish. It looked huge in the display case, though it shrank a bit once it made it onto the plate. That said, it was really flavorful and definitely worth ordering. I also grabbed a regular drip coffee, which was excellent. My timing was amusing because they had just finished the last pot and were brewing a fresh one, but honestly, getting a fresh cup probably worked out for the best. We grabbed chairs next to the long community table instead at the table since the morning sun was already heating things up. We spent a while catching up, talking running, races, and all the usual endurance athlete nonsense. After KH headed out, I relocated to the long table that was in the shade and spent another hour or so catching up on emails and getting a little work done. It turned out to be a great co-working spot with plenty of room to spread out without feeling like you were taking up space. One last shoutout to the staff, who were genuinely friendly and welcoming throughout my visit. Good coffee is one thing, but great people always make the experience better. Overall, I came away impressed. Somehow, they've been open for about two years, and I'm honestly not sure how they managed to stay off my radar for so long. Safe to say they'll be making it into my regular rotation whenever I need a good cup of coffee and a comfortable place to get some work done.

Stopped in to try another donut flavor. Had the Lemonade donut and it was amazing! The line to…read moreorder moved really slowly, but it was worth the wait in the end.

The baristas were amazing & so patient with my friend and I while we tried to figure out what to…read moreorder - my first experience with a K-Dog as well and it was so delicious, not sure how it compares to the real deal but I loved it. Coffee was on the sweeter side but the barista warned me as such so I was able to modify it beforehand and it was perfect! Love that this spot closes later too so we were able to come after work and enjoy it without feeling rushed. My only issue was that they sell out of doughnuts early in the day so by the end they're not left with many options but otherwise, lovely spot!

Stopped in for an afternoon cappuccino with low-fat milk (there were several options offered), and…read morereally enjoyed the yummy capp and the atmosphere!

Who doesn't enjoy visiting a local cafe while supporting a great cause?…read more Esteamed coffee is a non-profit coffee shop in downtown Cary. They provide meaningful jobs and social opportunities for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The cafe sells coffee, tea, pastries, and locally crafted gifts. They have seasonal offerings, nearby parking, restrooms, and indoor and outdoor seating. Leashed dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio. We visited on a weekend morning. The cottage was bright, welcoming, and bustling. As we waited in line, an employee greeted us, presented the menu, and answered our questions. The walls around us were adorned in beautiful paintings. The line moved at a steady rate and soon we were enjoying our drinks and pastries at an indoor table. Overall, we had a positive experience here and recommend this cafe to others!

I'd give this place a solid 3.5 stars--round up to 4 stars for nice customer service. Living in NC,…read morethere really isn't an abundant amount of boba places to venture to, but it seems like this place is highly recommended by college students and local boba enthusiasts. Being so used to many boba options back in CA, it kind of makes it feel weird to struggle to find a boba place nearby. The location is pretty convenient for college kids or adults to chill with friends. Lots of tables and even a shelf with some board games you could play if you had an hour or two to pass in the area. I can't remember the name of the drink, but I remember it having butterfly pea and lemon... or yuzu. Drink is aesthetically pleasing, but I'm not sure if I tasted what the drink mentioned. Still, nice attempt at being trendy with the boba menu. Maybe they're known for their milk teas here? It was quite busy when we can on a Saturday evening before closing. :) Drinks took around 10 ish minutes to make, but staff were quick to take orders and make drinks. If I remember correctly, there were two people working that day-- least in the front!

I am shocked I have not yet written a review for Boba Baba, when I go all the time!…read more I am a huge fan of their strawberry matcha, and more recently, of their butterfly fresca! Both drinks are delicious, and bonus points for also offering lactose-free/plant milk! But be warned, they do not offer the plant milk for certain drinks, since some are pre-mixed. Definitely ask before ordering! I would also highly recommend the puff pastries and mochi donuts! I had to search through my photos to find my favs: the ube puff pastry & the strawberry mochi donut. The puff pastry is a large portion, and heavier, so you can definitely share. The mochi donut is nice and light, so these are better to get more than one flavor to try.

I love this place! I travel out from Raleigh to get their spicy crispy chicken cutlet. Their teas…read moreare the best in the triangle. They have a wide variety of teas you can choose between fruit and tea and you even have options of slushies. The chicken cutlet is to die for!

I stopped by Tiger Sugar expecting to satisfy a bubble tea craving, but surprisingly, the star of…read morethe visit ended up being the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. Freshly fried and incredibly crispy, each bite had that perfect crunch while still staying juicy on the inside. I originally ordered it with the Original powder, which added a savory, well-balanced seasoning that paired beautifully with the chicken. While I was enjoying that, one of the staff members suggested I try the Classic Pepper and Plum powder as well. I'm glad they did. The Classic Pepper brought a bold, aromatic kick, while the Plum powder added a subtle sweet-and-tangy twist that made the flavor profile even more addictive. Both seasonings were excellent in their own way, and it's honestly hard to pick a favorite. Definitely coming back to explore more of the menu.

This is the one inside HMart, which I never knew, but he the did when I said I was looking for a…read morecake. Take a left at the beginning of the produce section, and you go into a nice pretty niche of the store. Pretty long line for checkout, but the service was fast and friendly. Nice looking cake displays and good lighting. I ordered the two cakes in pics, a mocha roll cake, and a nice French bread. All super delicious. Only reason not 5 stars is that it's noir cheap. For those items it was 130 bucks.

I came here yesterday for the first time and decided to split an orange cream piece with my…read morefriends. My first thought was that it was SO orangey, the first bite was like eating an actual orange itself. It was very citrusy and didn't taste too sweet which was unfortunate because it looks very sweet. I also think it's rather small for $10 and it would've been more worth it had it tasted amazing. The presentation was beautiful but the taste was lacking. I'm open to coming again and trying something else but the orange cream piece didn't do it for me.

This replaced Bambu. They have a variety of drinks and desserts. A few snacks items as well. The…read moredesserts are not super sweet, which I like. What I don't like is the coconut milk in the chè khoai môn tasted like old coconut nilk (gắt dầu) and the fish cake in the bánh mì que is too fishy. I wish it just has pate and mayo.

Love the place - finally I found a boba tea place that actually has a Thai ice-tea and make it in a…read morenice presentable cup and so quickly. The location is good, there is Harris teeter grocery and pizza nearby in Cornerstone shopping which is something we pass by on multiple occasions. I found one more boba tea and will be trying out more of their flavors. They have lot of snacks too but those looked like from a TikTok shop. The service was quick and the ambiance is a typical boba tea place, the prices here aren't bad and ice wasn't too much which is good.

At one of the cutest and stylist coffee place ever!…read more The mocha was spot on here! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner Solo and he was very rad. I love the employees and the coffee here. I would highly recommend this place but I don't want yall to steal my fav coffee place!

It's rare for the real thing to live up to the perfectly staged photos used in advertisements - let…read morealone surpass them. This was one of those rare exceptions. But the appearance was only part of the story. The taste of the smoked salmon sandwich was on another level entirely. It was, without question, the best sandwich I've ever had, and I don't think I've had a better one in my life. The decaf latte extraction was incredible too. While the beans were not my favorite (it would be wonderful to consider some counter culture :)) - the extraction and ratio was great. At last, everyone was so friendly. Start to end a perfect experience. If this was near me, I would be a daily customer!