The 7 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown Raleigh The Locals Love! 

Looking for great local coffee shops in downtown Raleigh to get your fix, catch up with friends, or get some work done? Or are your visiting Raleigh and looking for coffee shops near me? We’ve got you covered too!

Here are our favorite coffee shops in Raleigh, North Carolina that we keep going back to, and judging by their popularity, other locals love them too! 

Jubala Coffee

Jubala is the coffee shop in Raleigh you’ll find us at most often. I love all things Jubala. From the coffee, to the vibe, to the location and their food offerings – everything is made to order from their specialty coffees to their waffles and breakfast biscuits. 

Heirloom Brewshop

Heirloom is a specialty coffee shop, premium tea house, and sake bar with an Asian-inspired menu and aesthetics – I love the wood slat ceiling and large windows that provide for lots of natural light and a bright, sleek venue. 

The Morning Time

They serve all your regular coffee options plus teas, cocktails and beer. They also sell breakfast and lunch items, including a kids menu, and each time we visit they have gluten-free baked goods.

Idle Hour Coffee Roaster

Located on Oberlin Road in a lovely neighborhood spot not far from Five Points and Cameron Village, this is an adorable coffee shop from the outside with an inviting interior space that’s aesthetically pleasing.

42 & Lawrence

Located across from Moore Square and historic City Market in downtown, 42 & Lawrence serves up really good organic coffee (using their own Larry’s Coffee) and nitro cold brews at their mod bar setup. 

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