Gray Squirrel Coffee

Gray Squirrel Coffee

360 E Main St, Carrboro, NC

★★★★★4.3(552 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Gray Squirrel Coffee in Carrboro strikes that rare balance between serious espresso craft and genuinely welcoming community space, with reviewers consistently praising its upbeat vibe, thoughtful music volume, and spacious layout that works equally well for solo laptop sessions or family outings. Their espresso-focused approach pairs nicely with carefully selected pour overs and pastries, while a refreshingly straightforward no-tip pricing model keeps things transparent and honest. The mural-adorned walls and outdoor seating area give this spot a distinctly local character that feels like the kind of place neighbors keep coming back to.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksPour overFamily friendlyMeetingsLaptop friendlySlow sitPastriesSpecialty drinksCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Maria Urrea
★★★★★2 months ago

Great space to study. The coffee is good and the location is convenient with plenty of parking. However, the customer service could be improved. I had an interaction where the barista didn’t speak at all and only signaled for me to order without saying a word.

Samantha Baird
★★★★★3 months ago

Attractive space and I appreciate their no tip policy. However, both times I have ordered a 12 oz latte (iced once, hot once), both the service and quality of the coffee was not good. It was not busy, and the baristas made it seem like me being there was an incovenience to them.…

Jonathan “JES” Shough
★★★★★2 months ago

Fantastic location for any coffee/coffe-based drinks and some limited teas. Sweets are enjoyable and the atmosphere is upbeat and personal.

Edu US-108
★★★★★5 months ago

Today I went to GSC for the first time with my wife and daughter and had a pleasant surprise. A welcoming and spacious environment, pleasant music at a good volume, quiet, and most importantly, good service. The red-bearded guy was very friendly and attentive, which made the…

Wang Puppy
★★★★★7 months ago

I've never been to this place before, but it was super busy when I went. They have a no-tip policy, so you pay the price they set for their products. There is an outdoor seating area, but I saw most customers are there to work or study.

Lashawnda Becoats
★★★★★a year ago

We stumbled Gray Squirrel after having lunch on the area and I’m glad we did. We knew it was our type of place when we saw the mural on the wall. When we walked in we loved the vibe. We ordered the Coconut Salted Caramel Latter with Expresso Foam and OMG! Love at first taste. …

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