Don't bother stopping by if you can't have gluten. The only gluten-free breakfast option is yogurt and granola. The granola is made in house, consisting almost entirely of toasted oats that taste burnt with a few cranberries sprinkled in. The selection of black tea is minimal - Earl Grey and English Breakfast. read more

I've not done anything fancy, just a black coffee and it is always great! That said, it's not doctored up with flavors and sugar, so maybe that's a true testament to how good it really is! read more

I may just be a bit spoiled when it comes to coffee. However, I found the drinks here to be pretty average. I do not necessarily feel the urge to return. I recently ordered a pumpkin spice latte (tis the season!) and was satisfied. However, the depth of flavor was somewhat lacking. It is probably just the spice blend they use, but it was not my favorite. Once I reached the bottom of my cup, it was full of spices just clumped at the bottom. My last sip, unfortunately, was a mouthful of powdery spices. It did not leave a good taste in my mouth, to say the least. On the plus side, the drink was not over sweetened like many lattes tend to be. They do have a lot of tantalizing waffles and biscuits on their menu, making me think that coffee alone is not necessarily their specialty. Perhaps their food makes up for what the coffee lacks. The staff is also very friendly and took COVID-19 guidelines seriously. The shopping plaza Jubala is located in is quaint and nice for a few minutes of walking around. Overall, I think Jubala is miss-able. I will likely try other coffee shops in the area before returning. read more

I feel all twisted about Jubala. Jubala Village Coffee. Remember this when you go inside. COFFEE. Cause unless you are in the mood for a waffle. THIS IS ALL YOU ARE GOING TO GET. C-O-F-F-E-E. Very nice coffee mind you (except for today)). You will get COFFEE. Pour overs, iced, Espresso, latte, French Press Coffee. Or a waffle. A Liege Waffle? Sounds outrageous. It was ok. I've had it twice. Is it orgasm worthy? Naw. oh by the way, maybe don't use that word out loud because the high density of christian patrons might be inclined to raise an eyebrow whilst conducting their study / prayer sessions. Just sayin'. So enjoy your coffee, and waffle, cause you'll get nothing else. Unless you sneak it into the cafe in a paper sack covered by your newspaper. Could you please sell food? You know, at least a cookie? Why must you make me go shame faced back in the store after visiting Antonios deli case? Please? Please, maybe a sweaty day old muffin? Cause you know, waiting 15 minutes for a waffle, with crunchy sugar, even with all those amazing toppings, kinda gets old. And the waffles, for their uniqueness, are kinda small. Maybe you could go next door to Antonios market and ask them to bake extra cookies, or have a jar of biscotti. I can't imagine you can pay the rent on just coffee alone. Make me buy something to go with your wonderful thoughtful brews. Now on to the coffee. I did love Jubala. I've been at least a half dozen times or more. And for those in the know, who know coffee. Morning times and Stumptown are good barometers of coffee nirvana. I can't always be driving to the love of my life, Morning Times, because, l spend a lot of time in North Raleigh and on the Triangle side of town. As much as I love Downtown Raleigh. I can't burn that much gas and piss off the environment just to satisfy my java jones. I was delighted to find great reviews of Jubala on Yelp, so gave it a shot. A shot. Yes, of expresso. When delivered by any of the bearded dudes. (Is it just me or do all the baristas have beards here.) Now after today, I have answered my own question. Because the bearded dudes know how to pull a shot. They seem to enjoy the art of being barista. But today, was another story. The snitty black haired new guy? Well my friend and I were forced to pour our coffees down the sink after trying to drink them today. He's bossy, rude, and makes crappy coffee. Please fire him or make him stay in the kitchen and make your waffles. Today STARBUCKS beat you at the coffee making. Out of desperation, my friend and I tried to mix our two drinks together hoping to improve on the taste. In the end, we had to pour seven bucks down the sink. Shame. All of the other fellows behind the counter, know their stuff, draw lovely latte art and actually SMILE at you when you enter. A pleasant change from the cafe culture of snootiness that seems to be the norm. Hmmm maybe that new guy is ex-starbux. The decor rocks. You can tell the owner put a lot of time and thought into the place. Love the long tables in the back with the rolls of paper for sketching and drawing. Please, two things. If you are going to have your sandwich board empty, can you at least go to Costco, buy some stuff so I can EAT? Send the cranky new hire out for the costco run while you are at it. Now go forth, and keep on making awesome coffee. If you had food. I'm sure you'd get more stars. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in the north Raleigh area! They've always got a great selection of interesting coffees and the country ham biscuit is one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! I really cannot recommend this place enough if you're in the area! And every time I've been there during COVID the whole shop is masked up, staff and patrons alike. There's also a ton of outdoor space around Lafayette Village so you could easily find a place to sit or stroll while you enjoy your coffee and treats! read more

Finally made it to this little coffee shop, way up in N. Raleigh in Lafayette Village. I've always heard good things about them and their latte art is outstanding. Inside, Jubala's got a large open, cafe type space that's long and deep. I order up the coffee of the day, some sort of florally, sort of acidic deliciousness that takes a bit of time to make. I'm assuming they are doing some sort of pour-over given the lag between order and receipt of caffeinated bevvy. And it's a very good coffee: smooth, flavorful and at just the right temperature. Jubala's is bustling with lots of people staying for lunch in addition to coffee. Overall I like this place, it's more upscale than most coffee shops but not quite as fancy as say, Joule. Which works for me because coffee shop should mean coffee done casually. read more

Jubala Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing biscuits! Driving through from VA Beach and found this place from Yelp :) Super chill but friendly environment - highly recommend read more

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Love this place! Very cool coffee shop with some pretty decent seating both inside and out. The coffee is good & they have a lot of variety when it comes to food including these amazing biscuits as well as home made waffles topped with ice cream. Oh! There blueberry compote is amazing get that on everything!! read more

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Yum!! So far I've only tried their vanilla latte but it keeps me coming me back. It's just the right amount of sweet! Highly recommend.

This shop's been sitting in my bookmarks for two years. I recently left a 60 hr per week job, which gave me opportunities to work, sleep and do nothing else. Now that I have world enough and time, I'm exploring more of Raleigh than previously allowed. Well, I should've left that job sooner because I can't believe two years had to go by before getting the best coffee I've had since moving down here in 2013. Full disclosure, this glowing review may only expose that I have a preference for pour over coffee. I'm guessing this because my favorite coffee ever is NYC's Blue Bottle Coffee Inc., the pour over masters. I may be biased concerning the brewing method, not sure. All I know right now is that Jubala Village Coffee is the real deal. As if Lafayette Village wasn't fly enough on the outside, Jubala's mission is to sexy up our insides. With hot liquids washing over our throats and such. Peaking those adrenal glands and other glands, making them scream. It's the perfect mix of joy and pain, like Frankie Beverly and Maze use to say with unbridled passion. In short, Jubala's coffee is like the Wu Tang Clan...and you know what they say about the Wu Tang Clan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8keTv_vpwLc It's really roomy in there, and long. At first it was tough to find, but thankfully Lafayette Village has markers and maps all over. The process is an easy one - pick from the available beans of the day and they will prepare you a carafe. From reading other reviews, this is where I was able to tell the serious coffee drinkers from the other types. If you complain that it takes too long to get your drink, then you don't get it. This spot just isn't for you. The barista's steps were dead on, right from the pre-moistened filter. Not only do these folks know what they're doing, but they give a damn about it. I ordered a South American medium roast because I don't appreciate the fruity notes from higher elevation farms. He ground them down and went to work. Then, he had an idea about making me an even better flagon, so he made two. At the end, he gave me a shot of a third batch, basically whipping up an impromptu private tasting. Alas, nowhere is perfect. As I said, it was not easy to find as I didn't get to park near the front. Also, they have bar stools with no backs, which painfully line the entire counter. Still, it was easy to tell that I'd hit the coffee shop jackpot. The taste, the preparation, the atmosphere (the clean bathroom), all set the stage for lots of future visits from yours truly. That is, unless some stupid and ridiculous concept like having a job gets in the way. read more

I've been here twice. The first time I got a waffle with blueberry compote and lemon and it was okay. Also got a biscuit with peanut butter and jelly and that was also okay. Most recently I got a banana waffle with peanut butter. I was having an extremely awful day and so I decided to treat myself to make the day better. I was SO excited for the combination.. But when it came out my heart sank because there were so many burnt little specks on it. I tried to brush most of it off and eat it but i just lost my appetite and asked if it usually comes out this way. They happily made me a new one. I just cannot believe they tried to serve me that:/ The waffle itself isn't that great. Alone it doesn't have too much flavor and the texture isn't that great either:/ I could barely taste the banana:/ I think the waffles and biscuits look more delicious than they actually are but their sandwiches look amazing! read more

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This is a solid 3.5 stars. but going with the downgrade for a few reasons. No ice tea refills (okay I get it - but I have read about the same complaint in other reviews...and really what does a refill cost?? pennies?) - what if the limited the refill to 1X? - just a suggestion. It would go a long way towards customer satisfaction. Secondly - none of the food arrived hot...it was warm...but I want my sh-t HOT. The waffle we ordered with nutella arrived naked..so we asked the person who delivered it (Seemed like an owner-type person - and they DID adjusted it, but first he wanted to look at our receipt to make sure we ordered it that way) --"Guess what dude, WE KNOW we ordered it that way. "...the cashier might not have wrung it up correctly - but what happened to "the customer is always right?" I promise - we don't go around ordering "plain waffles" trying to scam a nutella upgrade! And yes, when we looked at our reciept, it said "with nutella" - The waffle was the best thing we ordered. And lastly - the egg in my biscuit was not at all gooey. A solid yolk in a fried egg is a travesty. read more

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I had been saying their name wrong all this time. It's pronounced (Joo-bala). Well, however you say it my biscuit was amazing. It looked like the bacon had come straight off the pan. The biscuit itself was everything - crispy, chewy, flaky, moist, and light without falling apart (I hate crumbly biscuits). The pimiento cheese was good but when it came together with the bacon and the biscuit it was the perfect bite. If you go, get this biscuit. I have no idea how their coffee is because I'm the girl who comes to a coffee shop for their biscuits. Best decision ever. Seating is somewhat limited on the inside but it's not a small space. It's in a nice plaza with plenty of other shops to check out. read more

Jubala Coffee - Highly recommend the pimiento bacon biscuit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Jubala Coffee is a great place! They have finally hired some new staff members who are very friendly which is nice. The old staff had some not so friendly characters and several of them would sit there talking and "hanging out" instead of working on your drinks or food order, so this is a welcome change! I've always enjoyed their food and drinks! The lattes are my favorite! They could use more space at their Lafayette village location though. read more

Yum yum yes yes! This place is delicious! We discovered it on the weekend after working out at the nearby Life time, and I am so happy to have discovered it. The coffee shop is smaller, and gets really filled up on the weekends. It was well worth the wait though - the coffee and food were perfect. Our lattes were wonderful, the espresso they use is really flavorful and perfectly pulled. The biscuit with pimento cheese - oh my gawd, so happy I moved back to the south. And the vanilla poundcake was to die for. This is definitely a coffee shop staple in my routine now. read more

Jubala Coffee - Biscuit with egg and pimento cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The best biscuit breakfast sandwich I've ever had hands down is from Jubala Coffee. The waffles are also incredible. Usually pretty fast service and sitting outside in the courtyard area is always fun with lots going on if you like people-watching. The coffee is good too of course, but the food is what makes this my favorite coffee shop in Raleigh to be honest. read more

I want to leave 100 stars. This place is the bees knees. My friend recommend me stop here on my drive through. I had a flat white and it was made to perfection, but let me tell you.... the bacon, cheese and egg biscuit should be a North Carolina staple because I swear it's better than my moms biscuits. Aside from food, environment is lovely, but the staff.. exceptional. Will be back again. read more

The place does get very crowded but the biscuit sandwiches were fantastic. Honestly could be some of the best I've ever had. I would definitely go back. The coffee was also really good! read more

Favorite coffee spot in Raleigh! It's modern, clean, and always packed during the mornings/weekends but they're usually very quick to make the drinks. Their almond latte is my favorite - the sweet almond syrup in the latte is made in-house from manually extracting the almond oils from raw almond slices, and even my friend who doesn't normally like lattes said she really enjoyed this one. I've yet to try their waffles/biscuits but they look delicious! read more

Jubala Coffee - Almond latte (left - the barista called his art "scorpion" haha), Vanilla latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We had a delicious coffee, iced almond latte, and iced tea. The iced tea had a unique flavor and comes unsweetened but they have simple syrup to sweeten if desired. The giant cookies looked very tempting but we resisted. Love the location in the Lafayette with its French theme. read more

The coffee here is the bomb! Do you wanna pick me up, that's the place to go. Great staff as well.

I'm visiting Raleigh and a friend recommended this spot to me and I'm so happy I stopped it! I had a flat white and the seasonal pumpkin waffle! Both were amazing and I'll be dreaming about this waffle!!! It's an great texture and super pumpkiny which was awesome. I feel like sometimes places don't include enough pumpkins and Jubala got it right! The space is fantastic too! Lots of seating, tables, community tables, coffee bar, outside. It has everything. This is the prefect spot to do work because there are outlets, meet with a friend for a one on one or come with a group. This place is so great and I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in Raleigh!!!! read more

Jubala Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

If you are looking for legit excellent coffee - Jubala is the place. With their pour over options (Counter Culture Coffee) and specialty drinks - you will not be disappointed. I've recently had some of their "specials"- Honey Lavender latte and Grapefruit Coffee Tonic- both are a delightful adventure. And let's not forget the food options. The biscuits!!!!! The sugary special waffles. My favorite: steel cut oatmeal. Always a cool vibe - great atmosphere to have business meetings. It's never too loud- but can get busy often times (so you may have to squeeze at the bar or share a table- but hey- meeting new people is what it's about, right?) read more

Jubala Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I swung by to grab some iced tea, what a great find this place is! I really love the decor inside, simple, warm, and inviting. They feature counterculture coffee, and you can get whatever coffee you like as a pour over if you don't want the coffee they are featuring. The feature latte, the turmeric latte (or a golden milk latte), sounded really good but I wasn't really in the mood for a "latte". I just got something simple, an iced Earl Grey. It was a little hefty for a 12 ounce cup of iced tea, over $3.50... But they don't use teabags, they use loose leaf tea, which I love. The flavor on the earl gray was absolutely phenomenal. One of the best that I've had out of a coffee shop! They have some sandwiches that are available from 11 to 4, and they have sweet biscuits and what not but I can't have any of that( celiac). It would be nice to see a gluten-free snack option besides chocolate bars. Service was very friendly and quick. I would definitely come back, next time I'd like to try one of their unique lattes. read more

Jubala Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best service and breakfast food ever! The store culture is genuine and their coffee is expertly poured!

Good coffee spot in Raleigh. I like the build it's in. It gives it a historic vibe to it with a modern look inside. In addition, like the coffee bar. It looks like a regular bar top but there's a coffee machine on it. There biscuits are pretty good as well. Definitely will be going back. read more

Jubala Coffee - Iced coffee with cream/no sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The workers are stuck up and snobby and they do not care about the customers what so ever. Came here this morning and was never given my coffee and when I went up and asked about it, they proceeded to make me feel like a liar and claimed they already made it and gave it to me. After rudely disagreeing with me they then proceeded to dump some random old liquid into my cup and give it to me. I cannot believe I paid ten dollars for old liquid and terrible service. read more

Best coffee shop I've been to thus far in Raleigh. Staff was nice and food was prompt and delicious. I had the bacon and egg on this incredible biscuit. I will be trying the waffle next time. The Almond Latte was amaaaazing as well. I will definitely be returning! read more

Jubala has become a favorite coffee shop for most Raleigh locals for a reason. They were among the first premium coffee shops to open and since the beginning have maintained a beautiful atmosphere, fantastic coffee, good food, and an environment that can foster good conversations or a strong focus on work. Their staff are experts in their craft and if you happen to strike up a conversation with one of them, they are bound to give you a great story. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely, hands-down amazing flavored coffee. Real laid back type of ambiance, and right outside is a nice courtyard to enjoy some live bands or your own picnic. The baristas highly recommend the flavored coffees, I ordered the (hot) almond latte and that will now be my, "go-to." If you're around the area come by Lafayette Village and check out Jubala coffee. read more

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Jubala Village Coffee is nestled in the ever trendy Lafayette Village. It is a cafe with tasty lattes and a better than average food menu to say the least. The baristas definitely know what they are doing. I have been to my fair share of cafes in Raleigh and have been disappointed until I fell upon this one. I easily travel past 13 cafes to get to this one, so that is saying something. I have visited 4 times now, ordering items 'for here' and 'to go' and there are 2 things that always seem to bug me, which is why I can't give 5 stars. 1) they don't offer maple syrup for their waffles. Granted, these waffles are darn good and sweet, but they can be dry. I think offering the option of syrup would be a major plus for this place. 2) The baristas are constantly screaming out names of orders. If someone is going to be drinking at the cafe, I would suggest the cashier remember the face with the name and bring the drink to the customer's table. I did see them walking items to people, but it was after screaming their name multiple times. If this is offered, I guarantee more tips will be given to the employees. The constant name screaming is a big distraction. I love Jubala and will continue to be a customer regardless. I do hope, however, that they consider the suggestions of their customers. read more

Jubala Coffee - Honey and cinnamon latte with almond milk. PERFECT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I asked the cashier what would she recommend for a nice smooth pour over coffee. She suggested one and almost guaranteed that I would like. I also ordered cream on the side and a biscuit w peanut butter. My biscuit arrived first and by the time I finished putting peanut butter on my biscuit the pour over arrived. I asked for extra peanut butter and the cream that he did not bring. Then I had to ask for a spoon to stir my coffee. I took one sip and immediately put it down. It tasted like flowers mixed with perfume. Not a hint of a coffee taste. I went to the cashier that recommended this and told her that the drink was not drinkable to me. She saiwas sorry and took the pour over. I asked if she could make something else for me even regular coffee. She talk to one of her colleagues and came back to tell me that there policy does not allow a do over or credit for any order. So now I have a cold biscuit with nothing to drink. Customer service is non existent at this place. read more

First time eating here. Ordered two different kinds of biscuits, yogurt with granola, chocolate chip bread. The yogurt tasted like sour cream (disgusting!), THEN while waiting outside for the rest of our order, the waitress says " oh yeah, we ran out of biscuits and that was mentioned to you". WTF???!!! Uh, no it was not and if so, then why was I charged???? Oh, we'll give you a refund. Damn straight! I'll never go back. Waste of money, time, poorly organized and poorly run business. read more

I absolutely love Jubala coffee! I also really like that they are so close to my job so coming here for lunch is a breeze. The interior is very modern and minimalistic and just super cool. I love that they have a nice outdoor seating area which is the perfect spot to enjoy an iced coffee on a nice day. Everything is made fresh! Their biscuits are always warm and perfectly flakey. My go-to is their hot turkey and avocado sandwich, which features some kind of melted cheese and spicy mayo. You also can't go wrong ordering any of their special lattes! All around, this is one of my go-to spots that is a solid 5 stars all around. read more

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Hands down the best coffee I have ever had at a coffee shop. The lattes on tap are out of this world . I tried their oat milk and I now have a new love for lattes with oat milk .. so smooth and creamy. The avocado toast is delicious .. I didn't tried other options but I am definitely going to be coming more often. Don't hesitate to try this place out read more

Espresso is some of the best in the area, and really dig their pastries. nice spot for takeout

This place is awesome & laid back. Coffee was delicious. The Vanilla Latte was one point and latte art looked solid on every glass. We had the blueberry and the cinnamon waffles. They were crispy, fluffy, and full of flavor. Definitely a must visit in NC. read more

Jubala Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So good! I am such a sucker for these biscuits, delicious! This location feels larger than the Hillsborough street spot, but the outdoor area is a bit smaller. I really like the atmosphere of Lafayette Village so it is a great spot to sit outside. I usually get the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit, the bacon is the tasty thick cut variety. Next time I head in I'll try it with just jam since the biscuits are really good on their own. My husband went with the vanilla latte and I got the almond latte. They make their own syrups in house and I really think you can taste the difference. I highly recommend the almond. Great spot to work for the afternoon or relax with friends. read more

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Great coffee, cool vibe, and the best damn biscuits I have tried here in the South. I think their bacon & egg on a biscuit is my favorite breakfast I've had in the area. read more

Raleigh is severely lacking when it comes to good coffee shops, but North Raleigh is even worse with pretty much only Sola & Jubala. Having grown up in Raleigh & lived in NYC for a few years, I do know I got really spoiled living in NYC where coffee shops are plentiful, delicious, & offer all kinds of truly stunning environments depending on what you want. Jubala is fine. Their sandwiches are really good. I've been going off & on since the first month they opened, & I've watched it grow from never really being too crowded to 90% of the time being so crowded you have to wait for a table. The lattes to me personally are better at Sola but if you know anything about the background of Solas management I really try to limit my time there to only going when there's no other option. It's open & airy & sometimes the employees are really nice but most of the time it's packed, loud, employees can be aloof or kinda pretentious depending on who you're getting, & it's just not the end all be all that so so so many people say it is. So it's hard. Is it the best? No. Not even close. The only thing really great is like I said the sandwiches & I do love that they serve Counterculture coffee. Is it someplace that if it was in a larger market would be as praised & insanely crowded? No, I really don't think so. But is it the best North Raleigh & Raleigh in general unfortunately has at the moment? Yes. So I'll keep going back but only because Raleigh & North Raleigh especially is so incredibly behind when it comes to the coffee shop culture/market. read more