Explore Specialty Coffee in Raleigh-Durham
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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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North Raleigh
North Raleigh cafe roasting their own beans after 14 years with Counter Culture and Black & White, with direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMLarry's Coffee
Five Points
Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins
Open until 5:30 PMSir Walter Coffee + Kitchen
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, perfecting craft drinks with three years spent tweaking their cold brew alone
Open until 10:00 PMCup 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
Open until 7:00 PMJubala Coffee
Downtown
Raleigh roaster now producing their own beans after 14 years alongside Counter Culture and Black & White Coffee
Open until 5:00 PMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Open until 3:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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North Raleigh
North Raleigh cafe roasting their own beans after 14 years with Counter Culture and Black & White, with direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMLarry's Coffee
Five Points
Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins
Open until 5:30 PMSir Walter Coffee + Kitchen
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, perfecting craft drinks with three years spent tweaking their cold brew alone
Open until 10:00 PMCup 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
Open until 7:00 PMJubala Coffee
Downtown
Raleigh roaster now producing their own beans after 14 years alongside Counter Culture and Black & White Coffee
Open until 5:00 PMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Open until 3:00 PMEspresso Focused
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North Raleigh
North Raleigh cafe roasting their own beans after 14 years with Counter Culture and Black & White, with direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMLarry's Coffee
Five Points
Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins
Open until 5:30 PMSir Walter Coffee + Kitchen
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, perfecting craft drinks with three years spent tweaking their cold brew alone
Open until 10:00 PMCup 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
Open until 7:00 PMJubala Coffee
Downtown
Raleigh roaster now producing their own beans after 14 years alongside Counter Culture and Black & White Coffee
Open until 5:00 PMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Open until 3:00 PMCafes with Food
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North Raleigh
North Raleigh cafe roasting their own beans after 14 years with Counter Culture and Black & White, with direct farm relationships
Open until 5:00 PMSir Walter Coffee + Kitchen
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, perfecting craft drinks with three years spent tweaking their cold brew alone
Open until 10:00 PMCup 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
Open until 7:00 PMJubala Coffee
Downtown
Raleigh roaster now producing their own beans after 14 years alongside Counter Culture and Black & White Coffee
Open until 5:00 PMQuarter Note Coffee
North Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Open until 3:00 PMSir Walter Coffee
Downtown
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew
Open until 8:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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