Perennial

Perennial

401 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC

★★★★★4.7(256 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

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

Matcha & teaMeetingsLight foodSignature drinksPastriesTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksLaptop friendlyCold brewSlow sit

Google Reviews

Maeve Kimia
★★★★★2 weeks ago

fun specialty drinks and good service! I got the Perennial Grove and my friend got some kind of a cherry latte.

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…

Stephen Mutz
★★★★★3 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.…

Jessica Z.
★★★★★3 months ago

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

Dustin Stumbo
★★★★★10 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…

Peter McCarthy
★★★★★11 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…

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