Blackbird Books and Coffee
323 Blake St, Raleigh, NC
Crema's Take
“This beloved Raleigh spot perfectly marries espresso craftsmanship with curate bookshop browsing, creating an ideal third space where you can linger over a meticulously pulled shot and get lost in the stacks. Owners Bre and Hannah have cultivated such genuine warmth that regulars rave about the welcoming energy the moment you walk in, making it as much about community as it is about their top-tier coffee and pastries. Whether you're settling in with your laptop for an afternoon or treating yourself to a book after your drink, Blackbird feels like the kind of place that gets what specialty coffee lovers actually want.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Such a cute welcoming coffeeshop. Books and coffee definitely makes a great combo. Our coffee was great as well.
Easilyyyyy my fav local business. The good feeling and welcoming vibes that Bre and Hannah create, you feel it the second you walk through the door! They have passion for what they do and what they've created. They have an amazing, thoughtfully curated collection of books with…
I keep trying to write a review that encapsulates how wonderful Blackbird is but nothing is good enough! Their curated selection is top-tier, the drinks are delicious, and the owners are so unbelievably kind. Everyone is eager to help you find that just-right read and strike up…
There’s something so beautiful about being able to go to a coffee shop and work and then treat myself to a book at the end. The coffee was amazing as well as their vegan biscuit. And then it was such a pleasure to shop for a book because it’s such a clean and easy shop.
Blackbird is a super cute artsy book store/coffee shop that soft opened just one week ago, and will have a grand opening next week. They make a great americano, caramel macchiato, and hot chocolate, and have an awesome playlist. It’s already great with the coffee, but, then,…
Crema Reviews
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