This place has been a staple in our house for years. The pecan sticky buns are OUT OF THIS WORLD! And we always enjoy the bread and pastries we pick up here. What sets yellow dog apart though is their customer service! It's always a welcoming atmosphere. They are kind and accommodating. We trust them with special orders like our Thanksgiving day desserts and the decorated cookies for our kids school parties and yes, pecan sticky buns are a must for Christmas morning. We can count on them to always have our order ready and get it right whether we've placed it in person or at the last minute over the phone. They have accommodated some special requests and always seem so happy to do it. That is not something we've experienced at other bakeries in town. This is a must frequent spot in Raleigh. We love Yellow Dog and will be customers for life. read more

We got the sticky bun & cinnamon roll and overall they were good but not like amazing. The cinnamon roll was a bit dry. I would get the sticky bun again. For coffee I got a pistachio latte and the coffee flavor was good. The drinks are not that sweet so if you like sweet stuff ask for extra syrup! read more

Very standard coffee. Was not blown away but did like the decor of the cafe and the color scheme. Did not try the bakery items so my review is strictly about the coffee itself read more

all the pastries and bread they had to offer looked yummy! I got a "day old" sourdough loaf for about $4, 3 cheddar bay biscuits and a funfetti cookie. Everything was delicious!!!! read more

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Great bakery and coffee spot. The croissant was almost as good at Paris. The savory scone was sooooo good. And my flat white was amazing. Only seating is outdoors, if I can remember. read more

Finally got ourselves to this lovely little bakery on the edge of historic Oakwood. We had heard they make a signature "Pop Tart" each Saturday so made our first visit on likely their busiest day and enjoyed a Peppermint S'More flavored treat. Literally everything we tried there was delicious, from rosemary scones to peppermint cream cheese iced chocolate cake. Their baguette was the freshest and best we've had locally. They were handing out samples of their Gingerbread cake and we ended up ordering several as holiday neighbor gifts that were a big hit. They also let us donate to the Raleigh Rescue Mission Christmas meals for which they bake and donate thousands of their signature yeast rolls. It is a delightful local bakery and we can't wait to go back. read more

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I have to be bias but I won't say why. This bakery is like heaven on a platter. Shwae is the only sufficient word to describe the rosemary cheddar scone, but then again no words can do it justice. I'm not sure what kind of mad scientists are back there making these masterpieces of baked goods, but if you ask me, I think they are some of the world's best bakers. The employees are so hospitable and never quick to rush you as a customer, even if the line is out the door. And those baristas make a killer matcha and cappuccino. This hole in the wall is the perfect combination of quaint and dank. read more

Love this place! Good coffee and the cinnamon buns are awesome. The best I've found in Raleigh. Pimento cheese croissant is very unique. Can get crowded so try to go early. Not a lot of seating inside, but the area around is cute! read more

I went there today because I stopped at Person St. Pharmacy and I decided to try a baguette and some coffee cake. The coffee cake was really good but the baguette was hard as a rock. was it old??? I just threw it in the garden and wasted $4-something on it. If you're a bread company then learn to make a baguette-it's not hard. read more

Love love love this space! The coffee was delicious, the pastry case was to die for, and the sourdough had a good ole crunch. Went on a Saturday and it was super busy, so we snagged a seat outside while we gobbled up our croissants :) read more

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Really great pastries! Had a great cookie and def wanna come back and try the cinnamon rolls. Loud with limited seating but would absolutely come back for a coffee and pastry in the future. Probably wouldn't study here. read more

Yellow Dog Bread Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Always has the best pastries and rotating latte flavors! Must try the hot cheddar biscuits Saturday mornings! read more

Yellow Dog Bread Company - Pumpkin hand pie, pumpkin muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Really wonderful service and food. Parking is relatively good in front of the store, however, after 10 AM. Your best bet would be across the street . While the line moves quickly and sometimes a particular bread or scone is sold out. We have tried the croissants, the loaves, and the cookies and they are excellent. It smells amazing and the loaves last for about a week. We love this as the first stop on a weekend outing. read more

Came to the YDBC on a whim. We were in the plaza having lunch and happened to walk by this amazing smelling bakery. After watching a documentary on sourdough just the night before, my fiancé and I were adamant about getting a loaf of fresh sourdough at our next opportunity. It was all too convenient to walk in and grab the last fresh loaf of the day. Yellow Dog is a great little shop with indoor and outdoor seating and an awesome selection of freshly baked breads and goods. We also grabbed two cookies to try as well. The staff was very friendly and put everything together super quickly. Even sliced the bread for us. We ate the bread daily through the following week and it was still good. One of my favorite souvenirs to bring home... fresh bread! If you're in the area and hankering for a fresh loaf... 10/10 recommend a stop in to YDBC! read more

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Great spot for baked goods & coffee drinks! We got the coconut earl gray scone, cheddar bay biscuits, and cinnamon roll. After paying, we were given our pastries right away and waited for our drinks (Mexican chocolate mocha & toasted almond latte) to be prepared. The baked goods were all tasty, although (and this is just a personal preference) I would have liked to have them warmed up, especially that big cinnamon roll. Having that gooey guy warm would have been other level. The coconut earl gray scone was probably my favorite since it was unique and flavorful. Coffee drinks were yummy and prepared well. I'd definitely come back to try other pastries, but perhaps not eat them there, instead taking them home to nuke them in the microwave to really get the best experience. read more

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This was my second time visiting Raleigh and Yellow Dog is always a must stop! This time I had their matcha and it was so refreshing! The pastries are also unmatched, will continue to make it a go to spot every year I visit! read more

Great coffee, great pastries. Wish they had more indoor seating for cold days but we are never disappointed with the food or service!

Prob one of the best bakeries in Raleigh (Boulted being the other). I tried a bunch of things over a few visits: + Spiced pear Bundt cake - awesome + Coconut cheesecake - didn't care for this, tasted kind of like sunscreen smells + Pecan sticky bun - top highlight, definitely get this + Apple turnover - highlight #2 + Cold brew - meh, wouldn't get again + Cinnamon roll - great + Pumpkin apple muffin - great + Pumpkin chai pop tart - great but icing was a little sweet + Pumpkin hand pie - great + Sweet potato cheesecake - highlight #3 + Videri chocolate croissant - great + Chai spice cookie - highlight #4 + Ginger molasses cookie - great If you come on a weekend, prepare to wait in a line that stretches out the door, but it's totally worth it. read more

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**FAVORITE CAFE AND BAKERY IN RALEIGH** PARKING ======== Great on weekdays, not so great on weekends. COFFEE ======= CAPPUCCINO with EXTRA SHOT is the only way to go for me (thank you, Parker, for the suggestion). Smooth, not bitter, and the caffeine buzz is very much desired. RATING: 5/5 BAKED GOODS ============ My go-to is the PECAN STICKY BUN, which is somewhat like the CINNAMON ROLL, but I personally think is better. Not too sweet, and the pecans and the fluffy dough texture is ideal. Almost brioche-like. RATING: 5/5 SIDE NOTE: Their French baguette is also good, and heard their sourdough is amazing. VIBE ==== The staff is super friendly and all smiles. I make small talk with them ON occasion and have no problem meeting new friends with the waiting customers. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Sweet little bakery with so many baked good options and good coffee, bustling with people, indoor and outdoor seating, and a trendy vibe. Staff were very friendly and helpful, though they definitely didn't have time to sit and chat. At times, the line was out the door! All baked items were labeled with the day they were made; you could order lots of sweets, a few savory items, and could also order dinner rolls (I saw lots of mobile orders waiting for pickup, probably since thanksgiving is coming up). We ordered a regular cinnamon roll, a pecan cinnamon roll, and an autumn spice latte. The cinnamon rolls were good, though I thought the pecan rolls were the slightest bit dry, as the glaze on top had really hardened and hadn't gone through the roll much. Don't order that one if you have tooth problems -- the top really was kind of hard. The coffee was great -- very hot, so don't take a sip until you've let it cool off! We started with outdoor seating but had to move indoors as some bees were attracted to our cinnamon rolls. There aren't many indoor tables, so we felt lucky to get one. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! The coffee is on point and the bread and pasties are to die for!! This is one of our favorite spots in the area for coffee and flatbread or a yummy pastry or dessert! They have a veggie flatbread with cheese and one without cheese for those who do not eat dairy. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, which is so nice! The vibe is a chill coffee shop/bakery vibe with seating outside too. They also have day old bread in a basket to the left of the pastry case and it is SO GOOD! Does not taste day old at all! Highly recommend this spot to locals or to those visiting! It's also in a fun area to walk around after! read more

I stopped in to grab a loaf of bread and chose the cinnamon raisin. It was so tasty. I can't wait to return to try more breads and a few pastries. read more

My favorite season at Yellow Dog is the fall for one primary reason: PUMPKIN MUFFINS. Dear goodness, without a doubt they're the best pumpkin flavor baked good I've ever had. Rather than being sweet it's all about fall spices, pumpkin seeds and more. I'd eat them every day if it wouldn't add to my backside. Just trust me on this. I have never bought actual bread, but should. At Thanksgiving I often get their sweet pumpkin bread loaf (noticing a pattern?) which is amazing! They make the cutest mini sugar cookies at Christmas and Easter, too, which are perfect gifts. The staff are always very friendly and never impatient as I struggle to pick which drink I want. read more

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I discovered a whole new part of Raleigh. I guess I have never driven past the Krispy Kreme on Person Street. I discovered this little gem while walking down the street. The staff was just so nice and the service was quick. Now the baked goods, Y'ALL. I took my friend a loaf of bread and she said that it was her whole lunch. I had a piece of Apple Cranberry pie. The pie was just amazing it was tart and sweet. The balance was great. The crust was perfect and it crisped up nicely when I reheated it. read more

Loved the coffee and pastries. They are always so yummy! Staff is always super friendly and helpful.

Cute and convenient location with good drinks and friendly people. Tried a variety of pastries (cinn roll, pecan sticky bun, cranberry scone, pound cake & baguette). The flavors were nice but everything was on the dry side for my taste. Maybe the oven temps are a bit too low and the pastries get dried out? The baguette flavor was great, but still just a tad too hard and dried out. I'm sure everything would be great dunked in a beverage though. read more

Great coffee and great service! Their pastries are super good too but get there early, if you arrive later in the day, they are typically sold out of pastries. Parking has also become a bit of a nightmare outside the coffee shop though but if you have a bit of patience you're in for a nice treat. read more

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Such great bread. I love coming to yellow dog bread because I feel like I'm in a movie. They have great specially drinks, and during the holidays they have themed desserts and other goodies. The place is a bit small, but that adds to the charm. I've never had a bad experience here and the cashiers are always super helpful when I'm being a littleeee indecisive from all the amazing options. read more

Yellow Dog Bread Company - Almond Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Not quite sure why the line was so long or why the ratings are so high here... staff was very nice, it was super cute inside, coffee was eh and pastries were not thrilling in the least bit. Cinnamon roll was very dry, dense, with lack of gooey-ness and subpar frosting. Scones had good flavor but were not the best scones I've ever had! I am visiting from the West Coast and we have a plethora of great coffee shops/bakeries, so maybe I'm biased.. but if you're going for coffee and a cute stop, visit here! If you're going for great pastries, I would venture elsewhere. read more

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Nice little place on the corner of Person st. And Franklin street. The coffee was great. The almond croissant was fresh and tasty. Not to many places to sit but it was still nice to meet my friend for coffee and pastry. They do have outdoor seating. They also sell loaves of bread. read more

Yellow Dog Bread Company - Almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Their marble loaf cake was to die for. Loved it. Coffee was good too! Nothing too special. But definitely better than other spots. read more

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Coffee please, but no bread. It looked SO good but I was true to my keto diet and skipped the croissants, rolls, sandwiches, cookies and cakes. I did it! Coffee was excellent, a quad espresso that definitely lit me up for the day. It is a small shop with only a few tables and not much room for loitering with laptops. Which is fine, it's just not that sort of place. [Review 12294 overall, 2078 of 2019.] read more

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Great baked goods. Really love the scones. . And the bread. And the cookies. And. Well everything they bake

A great spot for coffee and baked goods! We got a coconut earl grey scone, cheddar bay biscuits, and a cinnamon roll, all of which were great. We also got a Mexican chocolate mocha and toasted almond latte to drink, both well made and flavorful. Would definitely come back! read more

Yellow Dog Bread Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Super crowed on a Saturday morning, not a big enough space to comfortably wait to order without disturbing people who were trying to enjoy their items. Hoping to pick up a dessert but they did not have an apple pie left. Bread and pastries are more plentiful here. Coffee was excellent and staff was super friendly despite being slammed. Parking was a nightmare and enough to deter us from coming again. read more

Waited in a line out the door for them to be out of both Almond and Chocolate croissants at 9am on a weekday. Had the pecan coffee cake and sticky bun, both were dry and underwhelming. The best thing we had was the Vanilla Latte - 5 stars! Coffee was great. read more

Ugh everything was so tasty and they were so friendly and helpful there too!!! We tried the thyme lemonade( a little heavy on the thyme, would prefer more subtle flavor) and this cold tea that I can't remember the flavor but it was purplish. Soooo good. And delicious mixed with the lemonade as recommended. Also got the pecan sticky bun, which is my favorite pastry!! It was so fluffy and delicious. My partner got the cinnamon roll and loved it. We also got this flatbread thing with bacon and other stuff that was tasty.sorry, only have a pic of my bun read more

Yellow Dog Bread Company - Pecan sticky bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I think Yellow Dog has super great pastries! We tried a sticky bun, cookies, teas, and one baguette. They were all delicious and and tasted like they were made by a skilled baker. The interior of Yellow Dog is super cute and small, so we waited outside until the line got shorter. Definitely worth the wait though. read more

Yellow Dog Bread Company - holding the baguette for scale! huge! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Never open and their stuff costs a lot! However, what they do have is pretty good I suppose

Got to try this place on our food tour and I am very glad we got to try it. I would really recommend the fresh Jam and sourdough bread. It was incredible just on its own but can't wait to try it tomorrow with some butter and having it toasted. The staff was kind and helpful and they seemed to have a pretty good rotation of seasonal coffee drinks. read more

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