Best Specialty Coffee in Raleigh-Durham

North Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

North Raleigh cafe roasting their own beans after 14 years with Counter Culture and Black & White, with direct farm relationships

Five Points, Raleigh-Durham

Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins

Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Downtown coffee bar crafting creative espresso drinks and cold brew flights in a sleek space with striking bowler light fixtures

Downtown, Raleigh-Durham

Raleigh roaster now producing their own beans after 14 years alongside Counter Culture and Black & White Coffee

North Hills, Raleigh-Durham

Now roasting in-house after 14 years with Counter Culture and Black & White. Direct trade sourcing, espresso bar, and full equipment retail.

North Hills, Raleigh-Durham

Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space

Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Carrboro Coffee Roasters on tap at this community hub serving specialty lattes alongside waffles, wine, and a connected used bookstore

Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Specialty coffee lab on Glenwood South rotating top-tier beans with drip, pour over, and rotating espresso bar pulled by knowledgeable baristas

University Park, Raleigh-Durham

Now roasting their own beans after 14 years partnering with Counter Culture and Black & White, with espresso bar seating

Wake Forest, Raleigh-Durham

Texas-based roaster serving their signature Moon Milk lattes alongside fresh-roasted beans available for retail purchase

Glenwood South, Raleigh-Durham

European-style coffeehouse pouring Counter Culture Coffee with trained baristas focused on method education and hospitality

Reynolds Mill, Raleigh-Durham

Oak-roasted coffee prepared over open flame in custom brick roasters, featuring their signature balanced house blend and dark roast options

Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

House-roasted beans brewed by trained baristas, with light and fruity profiles plus alternative milk options like macadamia

Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

In-house roastery and full espresso menu at the State Farmers Market, operated by 321's mission-driven team since day one

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Northwest Raleigh cafe serving Black and White Coffee roasters with espresso-focused menu and knowledgeable barista team

University Park, Raleigh-Durham

Raleigh institution roasting beans in-house since 1991, with same-day roasted-to-order coffee served steps from NC State campus

North Boylan, Raleigh-Durham

Inclusive Raleigh roastery and espresso bar proudly staffed by individuals with IDD, offering full-scale espresso menu and house-roasted beans

North Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Neighborhood café serving seasonal drinks and breakfast fare with ceramic mug service for dine-in guests and Saturday live music

Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, perfecting craft drinks with three years spent tweaking their cold brew alone

Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Raleigh institution since 1991 roasting beans in-house to order, with same-day or next-day roasting for maximum freshness

East Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Laid-back East Raleigh spot with a strong neighborhood vibe, serving espresso drinks in a warehouse-style space perfect for lingering

University Park, Raleigh-Durham

Organic-focused coffeehouse pouring Full Bloom Coffee Roasters with approachable specialty drinks near NCSU campus

Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham

Bohemian bi-level café serving Counter Culture coffee since 2006 with upstairs art gallery and house-made food program