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Raleigh-Durham's specialty coffee scene has grown steadily alongside the Triangle's tech boom, and the result is a cafe culture that's approachable, community-driven, and increasingly ambitious.
Downtown Raleigh has the highest density of specialty spots. Sir Walter Coffee anchors the neighborhood with a polished cafe experience, while 321 Coffee, a nonprofit roaster that employs adults with...
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Glenwood South
European-style coffeehouse pouring Counter Culture Coffee with trained baristas focused on method education and hospitality
Opens at 7:00 AMLarry's Coffee
Five Points
Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins
Opens at 9:00 AMCup A Joe
University Park
Raleigh institution roasting beans in-house since 1991, with same-day roasted-to-order coffee served steps from NC State campus
Opens at 6:00 AMSir Walter Coffee
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew
Opens at 7:00 AMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Opens at 7:00 AMJubala Coffee
University Park
Now roasting their own beans after 14 years partnering with Counter Culture and Black & White, with espresso bar seating
Opens at 7:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Glenwood South
European-style coffeehouse pouring Counter Culture Coffee with trained baristas focused on method education and hospitality
Opens at 7:00 AMLarry's Coffee
Five Points
Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins
Opens at 9:00 AMCup A Joe
University Park
Raleigh institution roasting beans in-house since 1991, with same-day roasted-to-order coffee served steps from NC State campus
Opens at 6:00 AMSir Walter Coffee
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew
Opens at 7:00 AMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Opens at 7:00 AMJubala Coffee
University Park
Now roasting their own beans after 14 years partnering with Counter Culture and Black & White, with espresso bar seating
Opens at 7:00 AMEspresso Focused
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Glenwood South
European-style coffeehouse pouring Counter Culture Coffee with trained baristas focused on method education and hospitality
Opens at 7:00 AMLarry's Coffee
Five Points
Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins
Opens at 9:00 AMCup A Joe
University Park
Raleigh institution roasting beans in-house since 1991, with same-day roasted-to-order coffee served steps from NC State campus
Opens at 6:00 AMSir Walter Coffee
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew
Opens at 7:00 AMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Opens at 7:00 AMJubala Coffee
University Park
Now roasting their own beans after 14 years partnering with Counter Culture and Black & White, with espresso bar seating
Opens at 7:00 AMCafés with Food
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Glenwood South
European-style coffeehouse pouring Counter Culture Coffee with trained baristas focused on method education and hospitality
Opens at 7:00 AMCup A Joe
University Park
Raleigh institution roasting beans in-house since 1991, with same-day roasted-to-order coffee served steps from NC State campus
Opens at 6:00 AMSir Walter Coffee
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew
Opens at 7:00 AMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Opens at 7:00 AMJubala Coffee
University Park
Now roasting their own beans after 14 years partnering with Counter Culture and Black & White, with espresso bar seating
Opens at 7:00 AMSummer Moon Coffee
Reynolds Mill
Oak-roasted coffee prepared over open flame in custom brick roasters, featuring their signature balanced house blend and dark roast options
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