Carolina Coffee Shop
138 E Franklin St, Carrboro, NC
Crema's Take
“This cozy Carrboro institution feels like a beloved neighborhood secret, where creative iced lattes with surprising flavor profiles sit alongside hearty breakfast classics like Belgium waffles and a notably exceptional coffee house burger. The vibe strikes that perfect balance between casual hangout and proper sit-down spot—bustling with students and locals who clearly know what they're after, backed by genuinely warm service that makes you feel welcomed whether you're lingering over cold brew or grabbing a quick pastry. It's the kind of place where the food execution matches the coffee ambition, making it worth the wait even when the place is slammed.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The food was good and the overall vibe was nice. The eggs are just pretty regular scrambled eggs and the sausage looks like something that comes off a Sysco truck. The chicken was okay but like a bunch of chicken and waffles places it was okay and working as a tool to deliver…
Visited from out of state - Excellent food and service. We were on a time crunch and the server was very kind and attentive to help us dine and leave at the appropriate time. The meal was excellent and they offer very health conscious options on the menu. Would recommend.
Coffee was disappointing for a coffee shop. Guy working front desk was nice. Our server on the other hand was sweet but simply not a good waitress. Once ready to order, server was no where to be found, and after waiting for 15 minutes we had enough so kindly asked the guy at the…
This salad that came with smashed avocado — it is spicy and bitter! Entirely inedible. Service is good. Loud environment.
There are few things I like better than a hot Belgium waffle with tons of butter and syrup. And, well…Carolina Coffee Shop, while I had plenty butter and syrup, you missed the most critical element. It was stone cold when it hit the table. Now, to be fair you served it with…
The Carolina Coffee shop is such a cute little hole in the wall dinner. The food is amazing, the prices are more than fair, our server was named Lauren, and she was awesome! The restaurant was slammed and she was cool, calm and collected under pressure. Besides being super…
Crema Reviews
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