My two good friends and I went here in hopes of finding a relaxed spot with good coffee and food and that is what we found! They have a good amount of food (breakfast and lunch) options while the coffee choices are great too. The workers are also very friendly and welcoming. I really liked the bohemian atmosphere as well. I find that some coffee shops come off as pretentious but this place is not that way at all. I definitely recommend it. read more

Often hit or miss. Seating is limited, and the staff can be quite rude. Drinks sometimes take forever. The food is great, but more than once I've waited over 20 minutes for a simple sandwich. Nice selection of vegetarian meals though, and I've found that can be quite limited in the Raleigh/Downtown area. On quiet nights it's perfect, otherwise it's not my cup of tea. read more

Coffee: 5/5 -- Top notch coffee and espresso. I've been to shops all over the country, some of which are pretty well-known amongst coffee shop enthusiasts and Third Place has some of the best coffee I've ever had, ANYWHERE. The employees are all trained how to manually time and pull shots -- the way it should be. This can cause a wait, however, when they are extra busy. Pastries: 4/5 (or 5/5 if you like super healthy vegan type stuff) -- A bit inconsistent in their selection but the quality is always quite good. Other than a chocolate chip cookie, once, I have NEVER gotten a pastry from Third Place that wasn't fresh. I can't count the number of times I've been to other shops and gotten things that were so stale they could be used to bludgeon someone. Food: 4/5 (or 5/5 if you're into all that healthy vegan stuff) -- Two words: BREAKFAST BURRITO. OMG it's just that good. And nutritious to boot! Lots of other stuff is really good too. Parking: 1/5 -- Ok, gotta be honest, the parking kinda sucks. But that's more because of the location and the fact it's off Glenwood than anything else. Atmosphere: 5/5 -- They have couches, tables, little cushioned booth things, and really good wifi that doesn't crap out every 10 minutes. I do a lot of computer work and have been consistently able to log in (and remain connected) to servers for remote administration. They also show local art which is cool. If you have young kids, they even have a little book shelf with some children's books and a couple toys next to the couches. I think that's pretty cool. The bathrooms are oddly marked with the gender designations near the floor. I can't count the number of times I've seen people have to ask which is which, or simply go into the wrong one (not that that's a huge problem, since they lock). Staff: 3/5 -- Some are friendlier than others. Most are pretty nice, but If you're the type of person that needs to get a warm fuzzy from the person behind the cash register, you may be disappointed. Prices: 4/5 -- Depending on what you want, Third Place can be somewhat expensive. The coffee is cheap (about $1) and get you one free refill. Additional refills are like $.65 or so -- which, considering the quality of coffee here, is incredible. The pastries prices are about on par with other places. The food can be a little more expensive, though. I think they even have a $4 peanut butter and jelly sammich. It's all organic and whatnot, but still. Since I mainly stick with coffee (or the exquisite breakfast burrito which defies monetary value in its extreme yumminess) I think the prices are good. Cleanliness: 4/5 -- Some folks would say 3/5 but I'm taking into account that they are located in a pretty old building and I like to differentiate between "old" and "dirty". I've also seen them prepare food on many occasions and have never witnessed anything that would give me pause. Their health code ratings typically hover between 90 and 95. Hours: 2/5 -- They open pretty early in the morning but close at 7pm. Some people take this personally. Not sure why. read more

The ideal coffee shop. Cozy but not TOO cozy (i.e. claustrophobic), with a nice assortment of baked goods and some comfy couches and chairs so you can hang out for a while. And free Wi-Fi, of course. They also sell a nice assortment of beans to take home. Very warm and welcoming. read more

The drip coffee and cappuccinos are delicious and the breakfast burrito is filling. The shop has a quirky vibe and is perfect for meeting friends, working and reading. read more

Went here to study one day and it was ok. A little too "different" for me though. They have a lot of yummy sounding sandwiches but they are so dang expensive! There is free wi fi but it gets overloaded and the place is small so you end up sharing space with random people. read more

Slowish service on food sometimes, but coffee is mighty fine. It's a great spot if you are passing through and want a cup of good, locally roasted java. It's also great if you are walking by and want a place to chill out for a few. If you aren't in a super hurry, you'll be happy to relax and enjoy the casual, comfortable, and unique space inside or out. read more

Been there once. I will go back. Surprised I hadn't stumbled upon it sooner. Good coffee, nice ambiance, good sandwiches, free wifi, plenty of room when I was there, and great music (greatest indie hits of the early 2000s when I was there). The end. read more

So, this is my local coffee shop and I can walk there. Lucky, lucky me. The owner is a local artist of renown who created the famous acorn in Moore Square. He also runs a heck of a coffee shop with great coffee, great food and cool art. I literally went there one morning for a latte (they make spectacular lattes) and ended up buying a Persian rug. No joke. Excellent breakfast and a one-of-a-kind rug made by a nomadic Afghani woman. I got the story behind the rug when I met Rock, the rug-seller. But back to coffee. This place is welcoming to all and has its own homey vibe inside plus a little patio outside facing Glenwood. On beautiful days, you can watch the Five Points world go by as you enjoy the third place - not work, not home, but a great place to relax, eat, drink and strike up an idle conversation. read more

What a cute little place. I work down the street from here so I thought I would give it a try. I am not too much of a coffee drinker but the staff was very friendly in helping me pick a drink. I got a iced va coffee which was great on a hot day. Crazy how much caffeine this drink had though. A small drink had be wired for hours! read more

Cute spot, friendly staff, sub-par quality food and coffee drinks.

Cute, decent-sized cafe with delicious food and even better people. I'm new to the area and I was given a warm welcome. I can't wait to come back here! It was perfect for setting up shop to work on my laptop for a couple of hours. read more

This is the quintessential cozy neighborhood cool jazz java haus! Love the outdoor patio seating. AND- If you like chocolate and are a hazelnut fan... you HAVE to try their house specialty coffee... "Nutella Latte". Mmmmmmm, this is SOOO good. Owner is very friendly and welcoming! Great spot to gather and network- I met our salon videographer squad there! read more

Place is the bomb! Excellent and friendly service! Great coffee drinks and nice food.

Interesting food, decent coffee. Way too crowded however, and the staff is hit and miss. It's a cute place but it was so stressful, I completely regretted going. Very difficult finding parking, then when I got in not only couldn't I find a place to sit, I couldn't even find a place to STAND, without getting in people's way, to wait for my food (that I had to take to go). The staff sometimes is very sweet, but sometimes not so much. read more

Pretty long wait for just two coffees. However, the wait for my coffees was due to them making the breakfast burritos as they were ordered, which is a plus. I hope to try them next time I'm there. Just wish there wasn't as long a wait for those in need of just coffee. read more

Third place is my jam. It is what it is. No, it's not the place for you if you need coffee and lunch to go NOW. Yes, service and ordering and seating and whatnot can be sporadic. But that's what happens at third place and that's how it works. I've been there a million times and the staff is almost always friendly and amiable, really good coffee too. So i give it five stars for being so third placey. Go there enough and you eventually meet the owner--its that kind of a place. Come here to chat or read a book or kick it, and you'll enjoy. read more

I love this place. Super vegetarian and vegan friendly. Lots of sitting room, in and outside, great service, and they're also very animal friendly (I have a service dog and they treated me and my service dog kindly...not every place does). read more

Our visit was Inspired originally by a groupon (to reduce the risk), this has become my new go-to coffee shop in Raleigh. We spent a Sunday afternoon here, studying, people watching, and drinking coffee. They serve Larry's Beans so they already off to a good start. The free wifi works well and there are plenty of power plugs. Most tables are 2-tops with some 4-tops, couches, and large chairs. We enjoyed the pleasant service that was friendly and welcoming. I had a fun chat with the two working that afternoon and felt as if I was with friends. They art is fun and the prints are entertaining and reasonably priced. . The music is good and not too loud. I think New World would be better for group meetings due to the larger tables but I find the staff here friendly and more comfortable. True to it's name, this is becoming my third place (after home & school) read more

The coffee and breakfast items are pretty good. The sofas seem dirty and lunch is intolerable unless you're a Hippie Veggie person. This is a great place to sit and enjoy quiet moments and have breakfast. The lunch food is a lot of veggies and some sandwiches that come with Tortilla Chips. The carrot muffs they get from 9th Street Bakery in Durham are fabu-but they always run out and they never seem to order enough to stock up. It's a small coffee house and parking is terrible. You have to come by on a Tuesday morning between 10-11 or after 2 but it's a nice place when everything falls into place. There is this one dude with glasses who is a drag and not a queen. I love one of the girls who has worked here forever she's way cool. read more

Stopped by after Yoga for a quick coffee and found myself ordering a hummus and toubuli wrap-yum.Came with a side of homemade tortilla chips and salsa. Instead of coffee, I ordered the Chi Tea latte. It was very good and not too sweet. Great sandwich offerings and great laid back atmosphere. read more

A nice little neighborhood caffe. The coconut round cookie is so good - my favorite!

Great place, they need to replace the chairs and stuff because I have been going here since HS then college and NOTHING HAS CHANGED!!! But still a wonderful staff, great snacks and fantastic coffee! read more

Great coffee and espresso drinks at a nice location. This is a nice quiet place to relax with friends or your laptop with comfy indoor seating and several outside tables on Glenwood ave right next door to Lily's pizza. read more

At first I gave this place a great review, because their coffees and drinks are pretty good. I liked their peach iced tea, mocha latte and pastries. I also liked the ambience and (usually) friendly baristas. BUT I had a weird experience the other day. The barista working there overcharged me for my drink, claiming that they ran out of 8 oz cups so he had to give me a 12 oz cup but he charged me more than the 12 oz price. I didn't argue with him because he seemed so sure but I checked and was pretty sure he was wrong. I always like to give people the benefit of the doubt but at least have some courtesy towards the customers. read more

I really loved this place back in the day when they had those giant vegan chocolate chip cookies. Every time I planned an event or meeting for one of my volunteer groups, I got dozens of them. When they changed management (5-6 years ago?) I stopped going as often because the vegan options weren't that good anymore. It was just packaged cookies. But, it was still on my short list for a great latte!!! read more

Just had the macchiato and it was great. Perfect even. Thanks Third Place Coffee House.

No better coffee house in Raleigh. Dave, JJ & Dina are special folks running a special place. Try the fruit & yogurt bowl.........it is exceptional. A true neighborhood coffee house! read more

The girl behind the counter was super nice and was patient with me while I decided what I wanted. Cute setting, GREAT coffee, and even better prices. I will be back! read more

This was one of my favorite haunts back in 1999-2000 when I lived in North Carolina. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COFFEE HOUSE! This place puts Starbucks to shame. In fact, I'm flying back in May and making this one of my mandatory stops. read more

Just went for the first time yesterday and I really like the atmosphere of this place. Plus, the coffee was EXCELLENT!! I'll definitely be back :) read more

This is my go-to coffee shop!! I love their lattes (I get mine with lavender) one of the burritos (Olivia i believe) made me my first entree i received there- "the plethora"- and dang it was AMAZING. I'll definitely be back again and again. Also dope muzic. read more

With all things considered, this is my favorite coffee shop in Raleigh. Warm, colorful atmosphere, charming staff, nice outdoor seating, quality coffee, and best food selection of any coffee shop around. Great place to work, read, eat, or simply relax. Oh, and killer granola. Get it. read more

This is my new favorite place they make a great triple shot of expresso. Friendly staff and the line moved quickly! Great place to hang out too. read more

Went in for a hot chai tea and bagel and got a tepid tea and a 5 minute delay to just hand me a bagel. These hipster doofus were so distracted I'm not sure they can find there way home. Turd service. read more

Excellent atmosphere and selection of food and drink. However service can be slow and the place itself can be very crowded at time.

This is by far my favorite coffeeshop in the area. Great vegetarian friendly food, great coffee, and very friendly staff. I hung out here every day when I was I was a teenager and they were open until midnight, and I feel like this establishment has matured with all of us regulars. They close much earlier now, but I'm not much for hanging out to 12 anyway anymore. Third place is still a center of community, one of those rare places you can have an actual conversation with a stranger, the way coffeeshops used to be before the they became places where people just brought their laptops and plugged in to their own worlds.h I have moved away since then, but I still make the 30 minute journey to have a coffee every now and then, it's just worth it for the experience. read more

My gripe is not with the business itself; my gripe is with their condescending customers who are rude to the staff. "You missed the second shot." No sir, you just weren't standing there when I added it. "Well, you certainly missed the mocha." The guy behind him was rocking from foot to foot, desperate for his "fix" of some other exotic mix. This morning I was third in line to order a cup of plain black coffee, but realized that these two guys were high-maintenance and could be there for some time, whining like petulant children. This is typical at Third Place, and my hat is off to the people behind the counter who have to deal with the grandstanding of these snarky wannabes. Man up and drink your coffee unadulterated! read more

Love third place! Great for a quick breakfast and cup of coffee. Good atmosphere for studying and getting work done and the people working there are friendly. Good local coffee shop. read more

I like this place. I think it is much more authentic than Starbucks. It's a great local place where you can see your neighbors, have a cuppa coffee, read a newspaper, and start your day out right. The coffee is great, and they do good breakfast and lunch meals. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. read more