Perennial
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Perennial

401 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC

★★★★★4.7(253 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Perennial strikes that rare balance between serious coffee craft and genuinely welcoming space, where quality beans and house-made syrups mean you're getting complexity without bitterness, whether you're ordering a straightforward latte or their more adventurous signature drinks. The plant-filled room with its warm indie vibe and excellent baristas (regulars rave about Devin and Julia) makes it equally suited for deep work sessions or catching up with a friend, and their specialty drinks like the lavender honey iced latte prove they're not just coasting on good espresso.

What to expect

Matcha & teaMeetingsLight foodSignature drinksPastriesTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksLaptop friendlyCold brewSlow sit

Google Reviews

Julie Cordora
★★★★★2 months ago

We love this shop and always stop in when we are in town. The coffee has a full-bodied flavor without the bitterness you find at some chain shops. I love their latte with an extra shot for a bit more coffee flavor. My only note is that I really wish they'd open earlier on weekends. It's odd to me for a coffee shop to open at 9 am. I guess it's because we're in a college town?

Stephen Mutz
★★★★★2 months ago

A great coffee shop and worth the visit if you’re in the area and especially if you need a place to work. I like the ambience with live plants around and a few tables. The coffee itself is pretty good, I have gotten a few Cortado’s and flat white and never been disappointed. Also got a latte and it was good as well, but I can’t remember the flavor. The staff can be somewhat hit or miss in terms of how warm they are, but generally pretty good. Parking can be a challenge as you might have to park a bit of a ways and then walk in.

Jessica Z.
★★★★★2 months ago

Good coffee! Loved the vibes inside, lots of plants 🪴 and people working/studying. Good tunes list as well.

Dustin Stumbo
★★★★★8 months ago

Terrific coffee shop! At a time when most coffee shops rely on artificial syrups and stale beans, Perennial has chosen quality above all else. Friendly staff, high quality beans, and house-made syrups make this place stand out. I had the citrus earl grey latte, and it was excellent. This is easily my new favorite coffee shop in the area.

Peter McCarthy
★★★★★9 months ago

Great spot for studying or meeting a friend. Devin and Julia are so friendly and excellent baristas!! The lavender honey iced latte was perfectly balanced and worthy of recommendation and a second vìsit. Definitely a destination for those traveling through or if you're in the Hill for a while.

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