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Espresso-focused specialty coffee shops in Raleigh-Durham. Quality espresso drinks and skilled baristas.
24 cafes match this filter
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 PMFive Points
Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins
Open until 5:30 PMDowntown Raleigh
Downtown coffee bar crafting creative espresso drinks and cold brew flights in a sleek space with striking bowler light fixtures
Open until 5:30 PMDowntown
Raleigh roaster now producing their own beans after 14 years alongside Counter Culture and Black & White Coffee
Open until 5:00 PMNorth Hills
Now roasting in-house after 14 years with Counter Culture and Black & White. Direct trade sourcing, espresso bar, and full equipment retail.
Open until 7:00 PMNorth Hills
Minimalist neighborhood café in North Hills featuring creative seasonal lattes and friendly barista service in a clean, contemporary space
Open until 3:00 PMDowntown Raleigh
Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew
Open until 6:00 PMNorthwest Raleigh
Carrboro Coffee Roasters on tap at this community hub serving specialty lattes alongside waffles, wine, and a connected used bookstore
Open until 8:00 PMRaleigh
Specialty coffee lab on Glenwood South rotating top-tier beans with drip, pour over, and rotating espresso bar pulled by knowledgeable baristas
Open until 5:00 PMUniversity Park
Now roasting their own beans after 14 years partnering with Counter Culture and Black & White, with espresso bar seating
Open until 5:00 PMWake Forest
Texas-based roaster serving their signature Moon Milk lattes alongside fresh-roasted beans available for retail purchase
Open until 8:00 PMGlenwood South
European-style coffeehouse pouring Counter Culture Coffee with trained baristas focused on method education and hospitality
Open until 6:00 PMReynolds Mill
Oak-roasted coffee prepared over open flame in custom brick roasters, featuring their signature balanced house blend and dark roast options
Open until 8:00 PMNortheast Raleigh
House-roasted beans brewed by trained baristas, with light and fruity profiles plus alternative milk options like macadamia
Open until 4:00 PMSouthwest Raleigh
In-house roastery and full espresso menu at the State Farmers Market, operated by 321's mission-driven team since day one
Closed todayNorthwest Raleigh
Northwest Raleigh cafe serving Black and White Coffee roasters with espresso-focused menu and knowledgeable barista team
Open until 5:00 PMUniversity 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 PMNorth Boylan
Inclusive Raleigh roastery and espresso bar proudly staffed by individuals with IDD, offering full-scale espresso menu and house-roasted beans
Open until 3:00 PMNorth Raleigh
Neighborhood café serving seasonal drinks and breakfast fare with ceramic mug service for dine-in guests and Saturday live music
Open until 5:00 PMDowntown Raleigh
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 PMSouthwest Raleigh
Raleigh institution since 1991 roasting beans in-house to order, with same-day or next-day roasting for maximum freshness
Open until 6:00 PMEast Raleigh
Laid-back East Raleigh spot with a strong neighborhood vibe, serving espresso drinks in a warehouse-style space perfect for lingering
Open until 4:00 PMUniversity Park
Organic-focused coffeehouse pouring Full Bloom Coffee Roasters with approachable specialty drinks near NCSU campus
Open until 6:00 PMDowntown Raleigh
Bohemian bi-level café serving Counter Culture coffee since 2006 with upstairs art gallery and house-made food program
Open until 6:00 PMLooking for more options?
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