1. Sola Coffee Café
9.1
7705 Lead Mine Rd (at Sawmill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 77 tips and reviews
Kaitlin: Wow. Everything I love in a local coffee shop. Friendly, spacious, good music, comfy seating, and fantastic coffee and treats. Also, HOMEMADE salsa on their southwestern breakfast bagel. WIN!
Whitney Hill: My first time in...Looks like a winner. Not too loud, the owner is very friendly, lots of room, coffee is great and it is right around the corner from me. I plan on being here often.
Socially: As a coffee aficionado, this place has it together. Inviting, full of energy, amazing mini donuts and polite staff. I may make this 20 minute drive more often. TIP: Try the mini donuts 😁
Neeta Chitre-King: Cute place. A gift shop & cafe. Nice to spen an afternoon with a girlfriend, shop a little, & linger over lunch or coffee. They have a few healthy vegan options too.
Jacqueline Wachholz: Their brie and strawberries sandwich is excellent! Read more.
The News & Observer: Part restaurant, part gourmet gift and home furnishings boutique, Zest Café & Home Art has earned a loyal following in North Raleigh. Try the Cabbage Gratin by executive chef James Castellow. Read more.
7. Starbucks
8.4
7498 Creedmoor Rd (btwn Bridgeport & Sawmill), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 21 tips and reviews
Heather Morris: Hands down the best Starbucks I've been to! The baristas are fast & efficient & extremely friendly to their customers no matter how busy it is. I've also never had a drink made wrong by them either
Jessica Thompson: It seems like every time I come to this one, the baristas act like waiting on customers is the last thing they would rather be doing. Not impressed by the customer service here! Serve your customers!!
Michele Dellapenna: Super nice people work here :)
8. Cup A Joe
8.3
3100 Hillsborough St (at Daisy St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 70 tips and reviews
Kristen: Good, large place to sit and study. If you sit outside, almost everyone is willing to chat with you. Amazing coffee, and the place sends out good vibes.
Anna Potter: No smoking inside anymore means AMAZIIIIIING
Arthur B: On Sundays you can clip coupons out of the newspaper recycle bin!
9. Global Village
8.2
2428 Hillsborough St (at Horne St.), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 40 tips and reviews
Yelena Sharonina: The best chai tea around. Not too sweet, with a variety of great teas. Earl grey chai tea latte is the best of the best!
Julia Belcher: The mozzarella, tomato, pesto sandwich is the best. So goooooood!
Emily Hanhan: Drink coffee from here, it is delicious. Particularly a [vanilla] latte. Talk to the owner, Mike, he's awesome. Spend an afternoon sitting at a booth by the window enjoying the sunshine & a warm mug.