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    Iris Coffee Lab

    4.4 (151 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Golden Spring Latte
    Camilla M.

    The vibes were so cute and the staff was extremely friendly. I tried their spring menu latte and it was really not great. Maybe other items on their menu are better. I love trying new coffee shops and saw great reviews online, but I was not a fan, personally.

    Shirley Z.

    A lovely lovely place to grab a matcha and chat with a friend. Their specialty drinks were sooo yummy and service was fairly quick considering how busy it was when I went. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place to get a lot of work done, but I'm pretty picky when it comes to cafe work spots. Overall I would come here again to try another specialty drink and have a chat!

    Matcha yuzu yogurt bowl
    Jennie N.

    their drinks are truly one of the best in Raleigh! They curate their menus with a lot of care and you can taste it in the quality of their drinks. Their food def needs some work/adjusting. I got the matcha yuzu yogurt bowl today.. i really wanted to like it! But the taste of matcha was barely there, cantaloupe were not fresh/ripe and were too big of chunks to chew, and the yuzu was too overpowering/sweet. Darn! I'm still hopeful about their food though, i feel like it can improve overtime. Especially with how well they do their drinks. They decorated very minimally with touches of earthy tones in the light wood furniture and plants. Nothing special! A good amount of seating but they do get busy during peak hours!

    Cherry marzipan latte
    Emily B.

    Of course I had to try this place based on the reviews. Woah! Cherry-marzipan latte. A must order. So delish. Loved the almondy flavor. So many fun drink flavors and options!

    Matcha
    Hayley P.

    Another Raleigh favorite that I just can't seem to stay away from. On my most recent visit, I came to try their matcha since I have heard such good things about it. I had their mini matcha, which I believe was the Jasmin Mini Matcha, and then their featured Valentine's Day Matcha, Strawberry Matcha Supreme. And wow, the reviews weren't kidding. This matcha was amazing. Just the perfect amount of matcha earthiness matched with the sweetness. Also, they do such an amazing job with the presentation. Iris continues to be one of my favorite breakfast, coffee, and now matcha spots in Raleigh.

    Candied ginger matcha (iced and hot)
    Tahuriah K.

    Some of the best matcha I've had in the Triangle. Coffee shop itself is super simplistic, leaning more contemporary. Lots of seating outdoors which is great if it's a nice day out. Only downside is the only access is via stairs, so not very stroller or disabled friendly.

    yogurt bowl and coffee
    Trisha G.

    This lychee yogurt bowl was so amazing and different from any other yogurt bowl I have had before. Adding the lychee really took this bowl from a 7 to a 10. Any drink you get here you can never go wrong especially the matchas. Everyone who works there is also always incredibly friendly.

    Mango sticky rice matcha
    Yolanda Y.

    Wow! A new favorite Raleigh coffee shop! Their matcha is amazing--I tried the mango sticky rice matcha with some skepticism, but it completely blew me away. The balance of mango flavor, earthy matcha, and the sweetness of sticky rice was perfect. The food options are also great and reasonably priced for the portion sizes. I'm not the biggest fan of the sidewalk seating since it can get noisy with traffic, but the space still has a very cute vibe, especially with summer flowers blooming all around. Inside has bright space with great working spaces. The service was fast and friendly - they can get busy though. There's plenty of street parking available, plus a garage nearby. I'll definitely be coming back often for both their food and drinks!

    Coconut Air
    Lauren H.

    Iris Coffee Lab has a bright, airy space with lots of room and tables, which makes it a good spot to set up and work. That said, it didn't feel the comfiest or cleanest to me. I tried the Coconut Air and, to be fair, that was a mistake on my part. I thought it would be more like a latte, but when they say "experimental," they really mean it. It even came with a little paper explaining the concept, but I still found it not very clear. Again, that was on me for not looking more closely at the menu. On the plus side, the Hotshot Bagel breakfast sandwich was delicious, the hot honey really made it. I considered ordering another coffee to try, but the prices felt pretty high for what I got already. Overall, while I think a lot of people could enjoy the creative menu here, it's not really my style atmosphere and I don't see myself coming back.

    Bagel w "scallion cream cheese"
    Edward L.

    When I picked up news of the hype around a matcha pop-up in Raleigh, I was initially really excited that I would get a tastefully curated experience. Unfortunately, if I could describe Iris's matcha and food offerings in one word, it would be "gimmicky." The mango sticky rice matcha was overly sweet with a barely perceptible hint of matcha, presented without a hint of mangos or sticky rice in the cup. Later, I saw a massive multiple liter jug of pre-made matcha lugged outdoors. Additionally, the bagel w/ scallion cream cheese had visibly un-cut scallions, yet surprisingly the scallion flavor was hardly there. The presentation was also not great; a closed box handed over without a word by a frat bro walking out the kitchen, cream cheese still on his gloves, which must have come off of the bagel considering the 1/3rd without anything on it (see pictured). I'll quote a friend who said it looked like "someone's midnight snack." All in all, this was sadly just another example of culture-vulturing for some tiktok clout and some quick cash. One can only hope that more authenticity will come to town to raise the low standards of the area.

    Winter 2025 food menu
    Scott K.

    My daughter & I visited today to check out their winter 2025 menu & wow!! These flavors do not disappoint at all, I highly recommend you check out asap. I had the lychee rose yoghurt bowl.. it has blue matcha chia pudding in it & some local made chocolate. It was absolutely delicious. I also had this strawberry cake cold brew that was so yummy. My daughter enjoyed the seasonal bagel along with the seasonal candied ginger matcha & she enjoyed both. We shared a scrumptious blueberry cremé toast for dessert along with kindergarten candy pour over. Everyone was super kind as always & the tunes were lofi to go along with general chill vibes this place exudes. Service was super quick even tho they were very busy. I'm looking forward to my next visit asap :)

    Adrianne H.

    If you are a true matcha drinker and looking for a perfectly made Matcha this is the place for you! I drive 50+ minutes about once a week to grab a latte. The location is great and the place is super cute. The workers are always polite and even when they are busy they'll wait is never too long but the quality is always top tier! If you haven't been, don't walk RUN!!!

    The fruit looper:: Triccarbonic washed taste very floral like rose geranium lemongrass and fruit loops. Insanely tasty.
    Fantoma E.

    Hidden banger, clean minimalist vibe, excellent flavorful unique co ferment, triple carbonic washed beans, tones of watermelon, roses, lemongrass floral beans. Promethium coffee beans top tier. Adding this to the your coffee list

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    4 years ago

    Very good coffee, great location and very friendly barista. I will be back. The iced latte is the best around. Cool vibe.

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    Just had the best executed proper cappuccino I've ordered in North Carolina here. I'll be back.

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    3 years ago

    Had a cortado, was good as any I've had in in Portland or SoCal. I highly recommend it.

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    Amazing venue and delicious flavors! So happy that Iris has come to the neighborhood! Can't say wait to see how they evolve!

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    4 years ago

    Insanely good. Good vibe. Excellent pastry. I was moved by my latte and simple honey syrup.

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    5 years ago

    Great for breakfast. The avocado toast and the latte taste great! My favorite coffee shop in Raleigh.

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