Decent place to hang out and play games. They make delicious smoothies. However don't be surprised if one their pet COCKROACH come out to play!! We pointed it out to the staff and they tried to kill them and said "yeah, they are wood roaches". Uhh...there should be no roaches where food is served. Idc whether they are wood or cement roaches read more

Wake Forest Coffee - Cockroach - Desserts Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I love this coffee. Finally, I found the perfect place to have my coffee. I recommend this place......

What a find!! Such charm and ambience. My latte was perfectly prepared, and the price was right. The owner is informative and friendly, and his shop is a pretty, fun place to be. Love the local artwork, which is for sale. Great way to support the community. read more

Wake Forest Coffee - Upstairs seating and local artist gallery - Desserts Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I learned about Wake Forest Coffee from friends and it got me interested. I love the atmosphere. Everything was flavorful and absolutely delicious. Workers are incredibly pleasant and service is really quick. But that's just me. read more

I recently just moved back to the Wake Forest area + have been looking for a local coffee shop to satisfy my serious coffee addiction. This is only 10 minutes from me so I decided to try it out. I love the atmosphere, it's laid back + a bit eclectic. There were people chatting and some working on their laptops, very casual + inviting. I wish I had time to sit down + really experience it but hopefully next time! The girl behind the counter was super sweet + helped me order. I settled on a Large Iced Carmel Macchiato with whipped cream + it was delicious! This is what good coffee is supposed to taste like. The only negative I have is that for me, the selection is a bit limited. But other than that I really like it + plan to come back often! Definitely check it out if you haven't yet :) read more

Wake Forest Coffee has shown me what I am missing in my city life. My brother in law and sister have sworn by this place since moving to WF. Every time I come to NC I am greeted at the airport with open arms and a large cup of deliciously prepared brew. I always raved about the savory flavor, but never knew how much more there was to this cup full of tasty caffeine. I spent several weeks with my brother and sister and had the opportunity to realize what makes this place so much more than a great spot to grab a cuppa joe. It's the staff. They are so welcoming and friendly ... it just feels like home. You are greeted by name, they know your order and genuinely care. I can't say enough! Thank you WFC, until next time. read more

Great coffee and great environment! Nice place to catch up with a friend or get some work done!

From the outside, Wake Forest Coffee (Company) looks a bit like those hole in the wall coffee shops or places you find in lackluster small towns. Not much going on, regular metal tables on the outside, simple store front. You know, that kind of place. However, never judge a book by its cover, and this stop on my Old Faces New Places tour, was to prove that saying right. Boasting free Wifi for all who enter the doors, WF Coffee is a bevy of cultural enjoyment. With a urban yet down home indoors feeling, complete with local artwork decorating the walls (many of which are quite good) the place feels like somewhere you could come everyday and see new & different people while reading a dozen of your favorite novels. And the coffee is quite good too. Or at least their concoctions are! I had a Dirty Chai and did not know Chai and Expresso could mesh so well. I will have to try their coffee and report back if its local or sustainability produced (fair trade, etc) to see if WF Coffee is really the cream of the crop in little visited Wake Forest. read more

Great coffee shop!! My daughter was attending hockey camp at The Factory for a week and I came in everyday from 7-2 and worked. The staff was great and so was the atmosphere. I really enjoyed the Mocha and Banana Nut muffins. I had no trouble with parking since I got here so early but I did leave and come back once around noon and parking was a nightmare. The upstairs loft was nice and quiet with people studying or reading while downstairs had people chatting and music playing. I wish I lived closer so I could come here on a regular basis!! read more

Felt like I should update my review for WFC since it has been quite a while since the last review. I love that this place is still thriving in Wake Forest, and they have been able to tailor the crowd to more of a paying crowd. As I mentioned in my previous email, you used to have trouble at times even coming into the place for all of the kids who just came to hang out. Now, not sure how they did it, but I can actually come in for coffee, a smoothie, and a bite, and sit down to work, or have a small business meeting with someone, without feeling like you were in the minority. It's still a great hangout, but now it is just different...more inviting. They are actually looking into bringing organic milk into the mix which is great. They currently have soy and almond milk as subs, but just hearing that Albert is considering it for those who are more conscious of wanting to use organic products, says a ton about him wanting to make his customers happy. Now with the larger sidewalks, sitting outside is also a nice option. I disagree with George H...I think this place has TONS of charm. Maybe you have to be a Wake Forest resident to appreciate that, but then again, I think just opening your eyes, sitting and letting the town be around you, is what is so great about this place. read more

I really want to LOVE this place.....but really when i think of going here's it's only b/c we're walking in front of it and i decide to grab a coffee and give it another try. I use to love fru fur coffee. When it comes to fru fru, (add a bunch of flavors and only have a hint of coffee flavor) they do a great job here! *interject a warning: everyone's taste buds are different, this is my personal experience, but go give it a try yourself before passing judgement. But if your taste buds taste what mine taste, then we can be coffee shop buddies!* But i've turned into more of a dressed down coffee person in the last year or so. Coffee and milk with a touch of sugar. You can really tell if a coffee is good when there's no flavor to cover it up....and this coffee.......i just don't like it. To me it has a burnt flavor. A lingering bitterness that good coffee does not have. I'm not sure if it's the roast or the kind of coffee that i'm not digging, but either way i give the basic cup of milk and espresso a big ol' 1 star. sad day, i know! But as far as space to hang out, friendlyness of staff, and fru fru drinks, I'd give it 4! So if you're in downtown wake forest and want to hang with some friends, go here, and if you get a simple espresso and milk with a dab of sugar, I'd love to know what your taste buds think! read more

Can't say enough about how much we love this place! We come here pretty much every Saturday morning to get our favorite coffee concoctions. The baristas here always know how to make an exquisite cup of joe and are always friendly, funny, and charming. Love, love, love coming in here! read more

Wake Forest Coffee - WFCC - Desserts Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

The crew at WFCC is amazing! Not only are they extremely talented and creative baristas they are outrageously funny and customer satisfaction oriented. From the moment you walk in the door you feel welcome! This is a great place to have a morning meeting, take your laptop and get a little work done or take the little one for a scoop of ice cream while you ponder the rest of the day. I have had coffee at many of the "other mainstream" shops and they just don't compare to WFCC - they are truly a step above the rest. read more

I really want to like this place. The few drinks I've had from there were okay at best. I had an iced dirty chai, and an amaretto latte. The staff was nice enough. They were quick on the drinks. The crowd was mostly high schoolers, even though it was a week day. I'll give this place a few more times. Hopefully I'll change my mind on the place. read more

Wake Forest Coffee - Iced espresso Americano and a butter cream muffin - Desserts Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Well.....since working from home during the Corona crisis, I don't have the ability to walk around the office and visit our coffee bar... and the ol coffee pot at home is not what I want. I just moved to Wake Forest and decided to go a little out of my way to support a local business and I'm glad I did. My coffee is great! Pastry was great! To go is not a problem. I'll be back again!! :) read more

What a cute little place! I went in with some friends because one of them wanted a dessert of some kind and I knew that WF Coffee had a dessert counter. My friend got a GIANT brownie, and while I didn't try any of it since she bogarted the whole thing =), she seemed to really enjoy it. They also offer ice cream in addition to their coffee creations. I ordered a decaf, sugar-free carmel latte and it was uber tasty! I generally only splurge on coffee creations every now and again because they're generally ridiculously priced (ahem, Starbucks), but I didn't feel like I was being held up at gun point when she told me my total for the latte...always a nice feeling. WF Coffee also has free wi-fi, as mentioned by others, and several tables inside to sit and enjoy or hang out with friends. They stock the Independent Newspaper, the Twisted Vine Wine Shop is upstairs (which I didn't peruse...yet), and the staff are super friendly! I highly recommend trying WFC...I definitely plan on going back in the near future! read more

Seems to be a popular place for students to hang out and study or meet up with friends. Beverages were ok but not the best. Prices are about the same as Starbucks. Barista/cashier was friendly enough. Enjoyed the eclectic selection of artwork up and downstairs. Coffee shop has an off smell that makes it hard to sit and enjoy your beverage. Unable to connect to WiFi. read more

I needed to meet up with some clients for my job. Last time I was in this area, I went to the Starbucks by Wakefield. It was small and busy - hard to conduct business in. I asked a local friend for recommendations and she steered me here. I have definitely enjoyed my experience. It is bigger than the aforementioned Starbucks and has great atmosphere. There is fun art on the walls that looks local. The music was great too: Mumford and sons, etc. Great find. Also, downtown Wake Forest is charming! Thanks for a good hot chocolate and a good environment. I plan to return. read more

Wake Forest Coffee - 1.15.15 - Desserts Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I'm going to be in the minority here, but this place was about as basic as can be. The coffee is fine (hard to mess that up) and service was friendly, but that was about it. The pastry selection was minimal and the decor was pretty plain. I like it, of course, because it's on White Street and adds some action to the downtown Wake Forest area. We need more of these places staking a claim to White Street, I just wish this one had a little more charm. read more

I tried Wake Forest Coffee for the first time Sunday evening. We were in the neighborhood and my hubby brought me here for coffee and dessert. I am normally a simple coffee and espresso/cappuccino drinker, but I wanted something sweet and ordered a peppermint mocha. It was very tasty, but I wish it was a bit stronger. It needed more coffee, but it was still good though. The dessert selection was disappointing, looking more like sad remnants from earlier in the day. My hubby ordered a little apple fritter and I ordered a large brownie. We had a chuckle the next day when we saw what looked like the exact same fritters and the exact same brownies at Sam's club. Oh well. So, 3-4 stars for coffee, but 1-2 stars for dessert. The young barista behind the counter was professional and nice. read more

Great coffee place! I go at least once a week, great service and perfect coffee! I recommend their apple fritters.

Such a cozy coffee shop and a great place to meet a friend and catch up! Staff is quick and friendly :)

I had a very yummy smoothie and my girlfriend had some amazing iced coffee! Would highly recommend this cute restaurant for some breakfast or lunch one day or a coffee date with the quiet upstairs (that is a bit dirty) read more

The Wake Forest Coffee Company is a nice little coffee shop in historic downtown Wake Forest. It is independently owned, has free WiFi, and plenty of seating both indoors and out. They specialize in creativity, and the baristas enjoy the challenge of crafting a tasty coffee beverage that fits your desires. They also serve ice cream and other desserts, and will often have live music on the weekends. read more

We stopped in a couple of weeks ago. We are trying to visit local owned places. I wanted a coffee and the kids wanted to try a smoothie. It wasn't crazy busy but having only one guy behind the counter made it take a bit longer then it should. The shop was pretty quiet even though most tables were filled. My latte with soy was good. Nothing spectacular but tasty and made well. I'd happily go back another time. The kids ordered one peach and one banana smoothie (if I remember correctly) I took a sip and OMG was that overwhelming sweet. I don't think we'll be ordering those again. It felt like a large cup of liquid sugar. Don't get me wrong - I know most coffee house/store bought smoothies aren't fresh fruit and yogurt like I make at home but we prefer ones that taste fresher-ish rather than equal to a fountain slurpee. The decor is cute and home town rustic. It's a comfortable shop. I'd recommend the coffee but steer clear of the sugar bomb in a cup. read more

When I go in to a coffee shop, I would like to feel more welcome,but not this place. Not 4 nights from now because I felt welcomed there with a shotgun to the back of my neck for no apparent reason. Last night, I went to the place to go upstairs for the artists loft, and the moody Barista girl stopped me and gave me a snooty tone of voice telling me the place closes in half an hour. The lady didn't even greet me, she gave me an uncomfortable, hostile look. So I went upstairs and marched down and ran out 15 minutes til closing.The rude barista told me to have a good night and I almost told her out, but I said nothing because I was too angry to say anything but get the heck out of there and stormed out in discontent. The owners really need to train their baristas to be more friendly because that was uncalled for. For the record, the coffee shop is got a laid back space for downstairs and upstairs with laid back music. A nice barrel of apples indeed, but the whole barrel is spoiled by one bad, rotten apple. One star for bad atmosphere caused by bad customer service. Maybe it's best to go to Eurocafe & Starbucks for now on. read more

Love love love this place! The wife and I come here all the time as we just can't get enough. It has a small town feel where you can come in and the baristas remember your usual. Everybody is so friendly and the owner can often be found behind the counter making your coffee for you. Went here this morning and got my usual Vanilla Latte (although I also recommend the Gingerbread Latte and Caramel Macchiato) and then got a Vanilla Latte at Starbucks later to compare. The Starbucks version tasted like pure milk and was very bland compared to the WFC latte. Will continue to come back here (sometimes multiple times per day) read more

This place has a great atmosphere and great coffee. (Their latte's are the best). Be aware that each barista makes the drinks differently but they all make them good. read more

Nice coffee shop. Great place to meet up with friends and have a great cup of coffee. Few items are available to munch on. Also great to play table top games if you want. They have a few tables outside which is great weather permitting. Did not go upstairs so can't comment on that. Will definitely return. read more

WF Coffee is the best way to feel a part of the neighborhood! The winde bar upstairs is fun too. It is truly a local joint.

Really enjoy this coffee shop. Always clean with a friendly staff. There is always crowd working or hanging out here. The coffee is just ok. It is fine, but not my favorite. I prefer a stronger flavor for my coffee and the chocolate they use tastes more like chocolate syrup than the rich chocolate you get at other shops. I love the location, right on main street. It is nice sitting outside on a warm morning. read more

A hot meeting spot in the Forest just got a little hotter! Not only great coffee but friends to the local artists! Bragging on the shop owner encouraging a chalk artists to display his art outside the shop! The upstairs of the shop now hosts artists working on their art right in front of you and has a large space for meetings. Downstairs has always had a space for local artist check it out!! Go enjoy the coffee...tea...! Hang out meet a friend or two then walk around this friendly little town! read more

Nice little coffee shop in downtown Wake Forest. Good coffee and smoothies. Pleasant staff.

Nice place to wile away the time. I'm not a coffee drinker so not here for their main product line. The owners are a blast and are good people. They have a good selection of warm drinks in winter and cold in summer. read more

The Cheers of Coffee Shops. I'd been looking for a place where I could do my morning work and here it is, right downtown Wake Forest.

Good cup of joe. Enjoy the coffee. Sometimes hard to find a seat/table, but that is a good problem for them to have.

I always go here with my friends after school and a rocky road milkshake is the best way to cool off. Everything is amazing and fresh there and the free wifi is great for homework help. The cashiers are always polite and fast, and it's always an awesome experience. read more

Great non chain coffee shop in downtown wake. Friendly service with nice selection of coffee as well as delicious baked goods.

Wake Forest needed a place like this for a long time! Great atmosphere great drinks and good ice cream. I try to meet with friends there as much as possible. read more

Went here to meet a friend who had suggested grabbing an iced coffee. The barista was very friendly and the coffee was delicious.