Drift Cafe Village Plaza
111 S Elliot Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Crema's Take
“Drift Cafe is a bustling Village Plaza spot where skilled baristas craft thoughtful espresso drinks alongside surprisingly excellent food, from standout fries to full breakfast spreads that locals genuinely rave about. The space draws groups of friends and families who linger over well-executed meals in a bright, meticulously kept setting where the staff genuinely seems to care about making your visit special.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
I came in the other day and was so lucky to have Haya as my server!! She went above and beyond to make my experience so pleasant. Truly sweet, attentive, and on top of things! I can't recommend my experience at Drift enough and hope everyone gets a server like Haya :)
Great location for 2-8 folks to have a well put together meal. Staff are all attentive and hard-working and the facility is very well kept. All Baristas are competent and great to observe and talk with. Very highly recommend.
I came in with my family for some brunch and I gotta say , the food was great ! The place was definitely busy but the staff made their best to make sure we had a pleasant experience. My server Gina was very patient with our specific orders and made sure to adjust them…
We went to Drift for brunch and, unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed what could’ve been a really enjoyable meal. When we arrived, the hostess told us there would be a 15-minute wait because the kitchen was backed up, which we understood, but it was confusing since…
I rarely give a review top stars, because there's always room for improvement, but this place here. So deserving! Everything was just incredible. The fries were the best-tasting fries I've ever had. I could go on and on, but you can gather that I was super impressed, and I took…
I used to go to the previous tenant of here (Just Salad) all the time, so when I saw that Drift had finally moved in I knew I had to give it a shot! And wow was it great! As soon as I walked in, the beautiful atmosphere struck me, it was almost unrecognizable from the salad shop…
Crema Reviews
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