18 cafe places in Raleigh we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Raleigh | Cafe across every city.
Jubala is Raleigh's flagship independent coffee brand, pouring direct-trade cups across four locations from the Village District to North Hills, where extended hours make it an evening option too. Morning Times covers affordable downtown breakfasts, Sola has anchored North Raleigh with Counter Culture coffee since 2012, and Joe Van Gogh brings its solar-roasted beans from the 1991-founded Triangle institution. Heirloom on Glenwood South adds Southeast Asian-spiced brunch plates and matcha to the rotation.
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.