Open Eye Café
101 S Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC
Crema's Take
“Open Eye Café is a genuinely thoughtful third space in Carrboro where the espresso pulls are excellent and the social contract is real—regulars respect each other with headphones on and genuine consideration. The baristas are warm and attentive, the art on the walls feels curated, and there's a palpable sense of community that keeps people coming back, though you'll want to arrive with patience and perhaps splurge a bit since it's on the pricier side. It's the kind of place where you can sink into a pour over, spread out your laptop, or just sit with the vibe of people who actually belong there.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Wifi.
Google Reviews
This is my go-to coffee shop in Carrboro! The staff are always so friendly and seem happy to be there. The quality of the espresso and their homemade syrups are also top notch. They are one of the few coffee shops that actually seem to get a latte RIGHT. It's never overly milky…
Espresso is excellent. It’s worth the wait if you have lots of time and patience. The barista used one hand most of the time but not all the time. Maybe a previous customer hurt her. She was the opposite of Shiva. 20 minutes if there is no line is what to expect.
The social contract in this place is unbreakable. Never in all my years of going here have I seen one person watching TikTok/YouTube without headphones. There are no dogs spreading their hair and drool around the place, no blonde people letting their demon spawn kids run around…
I like the staff, the coffee, the art. Need more cozy places to sit and it's pricey. But good. Sliding scale coffee?? :) I don't know if that's a possibility in eco consumerism. They probably pay their workers a livable wage. 👍 I hope. Then I don't feel so bad about a 10$…
Very friendly staff, nice selection. Lots of seating a nice atmosphere. Wifi was about .53 mbps down. 5.35 up. That wasn't good enough for me to work, but lots of other folks had their laptops open.
This place is truly a perfect example of a third space. This coffee shop sits right across the newly opened Drakeford Library complex and next to Neal’s deli. I found myself coming back again and again for the coffee and vibes. I kept it simple wirh a double shot oat-caramel…
Crema Reviews
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