Black Ivory Café
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Black Ivory Café

3080 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

★★★★★4.5(191 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked inside a surprisingly sophisticated hidden gem, this spot transforms an unassuming exterior into a beautifully designed refuge with an open, spacious feel that invites you to linger with your laptop or settle in for a meeting. Their espresso-focused menu shines alongside creative signature drinks like their balanced dirty chai and silky frappes, while the kitchen impresses with unexpected dishes like crispy katsu croissants that prove they take their food as seriously as their coffee. The welcoming vibe and attentive service make it a reliably delightful escape, though arriving early helps you avoid the occasional service lag during busy times.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSpecialty drinksMeetingsLaptop friendlyEspresso focusedPastriesMatcha & teaSlow sitLight foodFull breakfastSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Heather Sara
★★★★★2 months ago

Delightful atmosphere very interesting designs inside. Very classy! An intriguing and delightful menu. Yummy delicious beverages!

Anthony Smith
★★★★★2 months ago

Beautiful place. A nice surprise when you walk through the door as the outside is not as inviting. Very open and spacious vibe for coffee. Excellent coffee. Great espresso. Nice guy serving. Relaxing atmosphere. Didn’t realize it’s connected to a great sushi and Thai restaurant. This is a must visit place in Raleigh.

Britt L.
★★★★★2 months ago

Ordered a “hot” dirty chai. Not only was it luke warm when they handed it to me but it took them a very very long time to even start my to-go drink when the place wasn’t even busy. Perhaps they need more people working if the one guy making the drinks is also the same one making the food! Disappointing experience.

Veronika Mazur
★★★★★3 months ago

Black Ivory Coffee is inside a somewhat run down restaurant and hard to find from the parking lot due to minimal signage. It was empty after work, and while service was quick, the overall experience felt like it was missing something.

FeastWithLeaf
★★★★★5 months ago

The crispy katsu was cushioned between a soft, warm croissant. All the ingredients play well of each other. Would get again! The frappe was delicious. Right amount of sweetness. The chok was surprisingly packed with a lot of flavor. I am used to rice porridge having a very subtle almost bland taste, but this was great. I’m glad I was able to try this new dish. An amazing place to try if you’re looking for Asian fusion dishes for breakfast.

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