Whether you’re craving the perfect latte or searching for an afternoon pick-me-up, the Triangle’s coffee scene is bursting with top-notch spots.
- With help from readers, we’ve rounded up a list of the 12 best coffee shops in our region — from bustling cafes to hidden gems — worth adding to your regular rotation.
How it works: We considered a host of factors when putting this ranking together, including quality of the coffee, customer service, the vibe and the cafe’s overall non-coffee offerings.
- We always pay our own way.
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Not technically a coffee shop, but a bakery with coffee worthy of recognition.
- Boulted Bread’s new location opened in May 2023, and it’s since become a great place to spend your sleepy weekend mornings or hammer out some work with the help of a flaky croissant or morning bun.
- Plus: You just never know who you might run into, like your neighbor, your favorite local business owner, the mayor or a congressperson.
Location: 328 Dupont Cir, Raleigh
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 7am to 4pm
11. Pine State Coffee
Boasting both a shaggy exterior and an off-the-beaten-path location, Raleigh’s Pine State offers a welcome refuge between the Mordecai neighborhood and the din of Capital Boulevard.
- Pine State shines through its in-house roasted coffee beans and some of the most welcoming staff in the Triangle.
What’s next: Pine State has long shared its home with the running store Runologie. But with Runologie shutting down retail operations, Pine State is in the process of expanding areas to sit and lounge.
Location: 614 Automotive Way…