Esteamed Coffee
114 S Academy St, Cary, NC
Crema's Take
“Tucked into downtown Cary, this espresso-focused café crafts lattes with impressive precision and balance, earning consistent praise from regulars and curious visitors alike. The warmth here goes beyond the cup—you'll find genuinely welcoming baristas, a beautiful space that invites you to linger for hours, and thoughtfully made pastries like biscotti that pair perfectly with your drink. It's the kind of place where a quick coffee stop becomes a cherished discovery.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I was visiting downtown Cary and really needed a coffee, so I visited this place. I knew nothing about it and I’m so glad I found it! The employees were so nice, it’s rare to meet baristas who you can have a fun conversation with nowadays so I was delighted to talk with everybody. I got the snowbird latte and it was just the right amount of sweetness.
I had such a great experience at Esteamed Coffee! The latte I ordered was absolutely fantastic — rich, well-balanced, and expertly crafted. It was easily one of the best lattes I’ve had in the area ☕️. The pumpkin muffin was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the coffee. What makes this place even better is the warm, community-focused vibe — a cozy spot where you can enjoy quality drinks and tasty pastries in a welcoming environment. Their mission and atmosphere only add to the overall experience. Highly recommend!
Beautiful space, excellent service and great staff. Thankful for coffee with a big heart and joyful welcome. Totally recommend. Also biscotti was perfect
This a fantastic little coffee shop! I stopped by for a few hours to get some work done while waiting for my daughter’s school to let out. I noticed a 1 star review for the establishment not allowing dogs inside unless they are trained service animals; which means that dude has never worked in any food service place and is unreasonably mad because he got told “no”. The owner responded very well to him and that’s all I’ll say about him. The coffee shop itself is awesome! It is located right in downtown Cary, within walking distance of a lovely park, post office, library, markets, or whatever you’d need in downtown. My tea latte was prepared quickly and was just what I needed! I also tried a pastry that is supplied by a local bakery (chocolate chip cookie- classic but delicious!) And on top of all of that, the shop itself has staff that is genuinely happy to see you and will easily make you a smile with your order and by teaching you fancy new scrabble words that you never knew before! This place has a clear mission and is doing very well to achieve it! Very glad I chose to come work here today! I will be coming back!
My family and I took a day trip to NC and in a true NY fashion we sniffed out a coffee shop! When we parked we loved the outside (turns out it was the back!) and decided to give it a try. I’m so glad that we did. Ladd took our order and was oh so kind! He was wonderful and so personable! Even with a line he answered questions and was so kind to us even wished me a Happy Mother’s Day! Service was extremely fast getting our 2 coffees and lemonade in under 5 mins with the line. They were incredible! Truly such a great coffee shop! My husband and I did order the same thing and one was missing cinnamon (which worked in our favor. I forgot to ask to do no cinnamon!) Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to making a perfect cuppa joe!
Crema Reviews
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