Carrboro Coffee

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Lanza’s Cafe in Carrboro
★4.7(291)·Closed

Lanza’s Cafe

601 W Main St

Craft espressoSlow sitLaptop friendlyOutdoor seating

“Tucked into Carrboro, this espresso-focused café feels like a lived-in refuge with genuine character—think mismatched…”

Oasis in Carrboro
★4.7(170)

Oasis

200 N Greensboro St

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendly

“Tucked inside Carrboro Mall, Oasis is a serene escape with a soul—think cozy living room meets meditation space,…”

Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews in Carrboro
★4.5(495)

Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews

109 E Franklin St #100

Signature drinksMatcha & teaSlow sitLaptop friendly

“Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews is a cozy literary haven where coffee takes a backseat to atmosphere, offering a curated…”

The Meantime Coffee Co. in Carrboro
★4.7(56)

The Meantime Coffee Co.

180 E Cameron Ave

Matcha & teaCold brewMeetingsQuick grab

“This bustling UCC campus hub wins hearts with reasonable prices and a wide variety of flavors, though it's more built…”

B3 Coffee in Carrboro
★4.9(20)

B3 Coffee

100 Library Dr

Slow sitPastriesDog friendlyFamily friendly

“Nestled at the entrance of Carrboro's public library, B3 Coffee serves thoughtfully crafted specialty drinks and…”

Open Eye Café in Carrboro
★4.4(840)

Open Eye Café

101 S Greensboro St

Craft espressoPour overSlow sitLaptop friendly

“Open Eye Café is a genuinely thoughtful third space in Carrboro where the espresso pulls are excellent and the social…”

The Autostrada in Carrboro
★4.4(48)

The Autostrada

200 N Greensboro St

Slow sitPastriesFamily friendlyMeetings

“The Autostrada is a casual Neapolitan-style pizza counter in Carrboro where you can grab a quick slice with excellent…”

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering in Carrboro
★4.3(639)

The Root Cellar Cafe & Catering

750 M.L.K. Jr Blvd

Slow sitLaptop friendlyFull breakfastPastries

“Nestled in Carrboro, The Root Cellar has earned its reputation as a decade-long favorite for everyone from students to…”

Gray Squirrel Coffee in Carrboro
★4.3(552)

Gray Squirrel Coffee

360 E Main St

Craft espressoPour overSlow sitLaptop friendly

“Gray Squirrel Coffee in Carrboro strikes that rare balance between serious espresso craft and genuinely welcoming…”

The Patio in Carrboro
★4.5(13)

The Patio

505 W Franklin St

Slow sitLaptop friendlyOutdoor seatingFamily friendly

“Nestled on Franklin Street with both cozy indoor and breezy outdoor seating, The Patio is a vibrant gathering spot…”

Carolina Coffee Shop in Carrboro
★4.2(918)

Carolina Coffee Shop

138 E Franklin St

Signature drinksCold brewSlow sitFull breakfast

“This cozy Carrboro institution feels like a beloved neighborhood secret, where creative iced lattes with surprising…”

My Cafe in Carrboro

My Cafe

200 Maple Ave

Slow sitLaptop friendlyFull breakfastPastries

“This Carrboro spot has cultivated a genuinely welcoming atmosphere where cycling enthusiasts and laptop workers alike…”

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