18 cafe rooms in Raleigh we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Raleigh | Cafe across every city.
Morning Times ★ 3.8
downtown · 10 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
A well-established downtown all-day cafe on Hargett Street serving quality coffee alongside bagels, sandwiches, omelets, and daily specials. Reliable all-day.
Jubala Coffee (Village District) ★ 4.1
hillsborough-street · 2100 Hillsborough St, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh's flagship independent specialty coffee brand with four city locations. Direct-trade sourcing globally; in-house roasting launched in 2024.
Sola Coffee Cafe ★ 4.2
north-hills · 7705 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
A family-owned North Raleigh institution since 2012 built around community. Counter Culture coffee, handcrafted food, and an annual ALS fundraising 5K.
Jubala Coffee ★ 4.2
2100 Hillsborough St, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh's flagship independent specialty coffee brand with four city locations. Direct-trade sourcing globally and in-house roasting launched in 2024.
Jubala Coffee (Downtown) ★ 4.0
301 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603
The downtown Jubala location, with Bar Marigold open Wednesday through Saturday from 17:00. Consistent quality draws the downtown office crowd all week.
Morning Times ★ 3.9
10 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
A well-established downtown all-day cafe on Hargett Street serving coffee alongside bagels, sandwiches, omelets, and daily specials. Open until 15:00.
Sola Coffee Cafe ★ 4.2
7705 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
A family-owned North Raleigh institution since 2012 built around community. Counter Culture coffee, handcrafted food, and an annual ALS fundraising 5K.
Heirloom ★ 4.0
219 S West St, Raleigh, NC 27603
A stylish all-day Southeast Asian-inspired cafe in Glenwood South. Specialty coffee and matcha through the day; a fuller dinner menu with spiced cooking.
Joe Van Gogh (Cedar West) ★ 3.9
3109 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 115, Raleigh, NC 27604
A Triangle institution founded in Chapel Hill in 1991. Solar-powered-roasted, ethically sourced coffee; the Cedar West outpost serves northeast Raleigh.
Raleigh Raw ★ 3.9
7 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Entirely gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, and seed oil-free. Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and organic scratch food in central downtown Raleigh.
La Farm Bakery (Glenwood South) ★ 4.3
122 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
Downtown outpost of the James Beard-nominated Triangle boulangerie. Breads, pastries, and viennoiseries alongside Counter Culture espresso and brunch plates.
Jubala Coffee (North Hills) ★ 4.0
200 Park at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
North Hills Jubala has extended hours, making it a reliable evening option. Same direct-trade sourcing and in-house roasting as all four locations.
Brewery Bhavana ★ 4.7
218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The bookshop and flower shop give Brewery Bhavana an all-day cafe character. Belgian farmhouse ales pair well with lunch; dim sum available from opening.
Boulted Bread ★ 4.5
328 Dupont Circle, Raleigh, NC 27604
Raleigh's most celebrated craft bakery doubles as a daytime cafe. Stone-milled organic grain, exceptional pastries, and filter coffee in a compact space.
Yellow Dog Bread Co ★ 3.9
219 E Franklin St, Raleigh, NC 27604
A neighbourhood artisan bakery on East Franklin Street serving handcrafted breads, pastries, and baked goods made from scratch. A devoted local following.
Sola Coffee Cafe ★ 4.2
7705 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Jubala Coffee ★ 4.2
2100 Hillsborough St, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27607
Best-value specialty coffee in Raleigh at direct-trade quality. Four city locations; Village District on Hillsborough is the most central for visitors.
Morning Times ★ 3.9
10 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The most reliable affordable morning option in downtown Raleigh. Bagels, egg sandwiches, and quality coffee at counter prices; under $12; open from 07:00.