Good food and great service. This place was the very best. Everything seems to fit great. The meal…read morewas delicious. Would not want to eat any other place. I hate it took me so long to try it. I wish there was a location local to me.

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!

Morning Times is one of my favorite stops near the bus station--perfect whether you're heading out…read moreof town or just starting your day. Their grab-and-go breakfast burritos are consistently fresh, filling, and flavorful, and the coffee is exactly what you want in the morning: smooth, rich, and dependable. And the scones? Truly some of the best I've had this side of the pond--tender, just the right amount of sweetness, and always a treat with a hot cup of coffee. I also love the seating options. The indoor counter stools are great for a quick, cozy moment to yourself, and the outdoor streetside seating is perfect for people-watching with a cup of coffee in hand or to grab one and share with a neighbor in need at the nearby station. It's an easy, welcoming spot with great food and a relaxed atmosphere--highly recommend if you're anywhere nearby and need a good start to your day. It's also affordable so that buying another for a stranger is always the right thing to do.

I dropped by one day after a really frustrating day of house-hunting. I was looking for a little…read morepick-me-up, and they're in downtown Raleigh, which was really convenient to my location. The shop/restaurant has really impressive murals, while still maintaining an almost simple and minimalistic dining area. I quite like it. They have plenty of tables, booths and high-top bar table to settle on if you choose to dine-in. I ordered a strawberry mango tea and a pork belly Bahn mi to go. I had customized the strawberry mango tea to 50% sweetness and 50% light ice. It was perfectly refreshing, and the Bahn mi was packed with flavor! I really enjoyed my order. Service could've been better honestly. The first person that was at the register came off a bit annoyed because I wasn't quite ready to order yet. It was my first time there so I really wasn't that familiar with the menu. The Second staff that brought my drink and food out when they were ready was much more pleasant. The first interaction put me off quite a bit, though. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other dishes and drinks they offer. I think I would just make sure I already know what I'm gonna get before I even walk in.

This place was a big disappointment. The popcorn chicken was practically inedible - cut entirely…read moretoo small with such an odd flavor. The Crab Rangoon was the best of the items we had, lots of filling and the fries were crispy. Luckily, they did not have the Japanese spices available for the fries because if they were anything like the seasoning on the popcorn chicken, then yuck. The General Tso's chicken bowl was ok, too much of the sauce and it was HUGE! Teas were adequate. Service was lackluster and water requested was a half of a tiny cup. Bathrooms were not the cleanest, same with the dining area.

Good coffee and warm atmosphere. Interior is very small but well designed with a blend of modern,…read moretraditional and artistic touches (refer you to the bowler hat light fixtures!). We had a flight of coffees [macchiato, espresso, cortado, and americano]. Americano was cold : ( Espresso was very strong which I really like but may not be for everyone. Macchiato and cortado were good. Service was good. Store is clean and tidy.

Amazing drinks, fair prices, great staff, and just the cutest atmosphere. Can't recommend this…read moreplace enough!

A fun concept bar of cocktails + desserts! We sat at the bar and received great service. Make sure…read moreto take the time to read the whole menu because there are some very unique offerings! We also learned the menu is updated seasonally, so it was a perfect pairing to the beautiful spring weather

We headed here because we had eaten dinner downtown and wanted to take advantage of all the great…read moreplaces we could. Although the space is tiny, the desserts and cocktails more than make up for the line out front, and the noisy nature of downtown locations! There were 4 of us and we enjoyed the strawberry pretzel pie, derby pie, ice cream, coffee, and old fashioned. First of all, AMAZING cocktails- and an epic list of whiskeys, bourbons, and scotches. They've also got some custom beverages that you cannot find else. Super thumbs up for originality of cocktails, creative menu presentation, and speed of service! The derby pie was good- but I like mine with a denser filling. My friend enjoyed her strawberry pretzel pie, and the fact that not many places offer this on their menu. But, she said it was not as good as homemade. The gents in our party RAVED about how great Bittersweet's old fashioned drinks were! They said that these were definitely in the top three beverages they had ever had! This hole in the wall had a bridal party, some goth appearing folks, and suits too. In short, no matter what you like to drink, what you enjoy eating for dessert, you will find it here!

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.

Great location, abundant seating AND outlets at every seat practically. The Toulouse ham sando can…read morebe warmed up, 10/10. They offer all the classic cafe drinks and have a good assortment of fine teas. Will definitely come back, great place to work, albeit music is loud.

So glad my sis scoped out a few spots to enjoy on some down time while in Raleigh. First stop -…read moreBlackbird Books & Coffee for some morning lattes and bookshop shopping. Perfect choice! This shop is nestled into the small streets of DT Raleigh in a charming way, like a corner in Diagon alley. It's walking distance from a park and many eateries. We all ordered pastries and lattes, then shopped for stickers and books. There's a table near the front and some more in the back by the cafe. Fun, curated collections of books and zines that we really appreciated. My hot oat matcha latte was delicious and so was my amazing cheddar scone. The baristas and owner were incredibly nice and friendly. It set the tone for a great day in DT Raleigh.

as an avid book collector/reader this was PERFECT for me on this trip! The cafe in the back was an…read moreAMAZING bonus!! They offer alternative milks so everyone could try the perfect combo of their flavor lattes. I got a small hot Winter Special: Cinnamon Bun w/ oat milk 100/10 (perfect balance of sweetness) and my mom got another Winter Special: Frosted Mint Mocha w/ almond milk 10/10 ("not too minty and not overpowering just right on point")!!!! & I picked up a staff rec poetry book and some cute stickers

The SWC Grilled Cheese was very yummy with the apple butter. I also got the Witching Hour Latte…read more(Cardamom, maple, ginger) and a Churro Latte. This place has the best vibes and happiest customers + staff. Unique menu items too

Place was busy - coffee took longer than the food…read more Sunrise tacos were fine- not much flavor, corn taco shell eh. Hot Croissant almond latte was good- it had great flavor (it was supposed to have sliced almonds on top-) it was barely warm. Poppy seed scone was bland and tasted like the plastic they wrapped it in. Everything was pricey.

As a longtime vegan, I was genuinely excited by how many plant based options were available. I…read moreordered This Little Piggy, a vegan, soy based Eastern Carolina style "B.B.Q." with lettuce, tomatoes, and arugula on wheat bread, and it was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I also tried The Angus with marinated vegan "beef," tomatoes, arugula, and homemade vegan basil pesto on a baguette, and it was just as good. For a non vegan take, my husband ordered The Guido with port marinated roast beef, caramelized onions, gorgonzola, and arugula on ciabatta and loved it. Everything we tried was a hit. Bonus points for celebrating 20 years in business. Such a special Raleigh staple worth supporting.

Stopped in for lunch and got a chicken portobello sandwich, with the sandwich you get two sides, so…read moreI got the bean salad and the couscous. While waiting for the to go for, I sat and ordered a chai tea. The chai was watered down and didn't have much flavor. Each of the food items were a little dry but had potential. When I got home I added some ingredients and that helped. Inside the café, there's little games and it's very quaint inside. The bathrooms are clean and even have a little inspirational sticker wall where you can leave notes for others. Parking was easy at that time on the street, but it is paid metered parking. Everyone was very friendly.