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Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Raleigh-Durham

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Early morning specialty coffee shops in Raleigh-Durham. Cafes that open early so you can start your day with great coffee.

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21 cafes match this filter

Jubala Coffee

North Raleigh

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

Closed for today

42 & Lawrence

Downtown 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 PM

Jubala Coffee

Downtown

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

Closed for today

Jubala Coffee

North 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 PM

Quarter Note Coffee

North Hills

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

Closed for today

Sir Walter Coffee

Downtown Raleigh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

NoRa Cafe

Northwest 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 PM

Jubala Coffee

University Park

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

Closed for today

Summer Moon Coffee

Wake Forest

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

Open until 8:00 PM

PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails

Glenwood South

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Summer 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

Open until 8:00 PM

Joe Van Gogh Cedar West

Northeast Raleigh

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

Closed for today

The Optimist Raleigh

Northwest Raleigh

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

Closed for today

Cup 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 PM

321 Coffee - Downtown Raleigh

North Boylan

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

Closed for today

The Optimist Raleigh

North Raleigh

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

Closed for today

Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen

Downtown 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 PM

Cup A Joe Mission Valley

Southwest 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 PM

Pine State Coffee

East Raleigh

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

Closed for today

Global Village Organic Coffee

University Park

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Morning Times

Downtown Raleigh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

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