Notes Coffee House

Notes Coffee House

830 Perry Rd, Cary, NC

★★★★★4.9(116 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Notes Coffee House is a hidden gem tucked away in a downtown plaza where skilled baristas treat espresso with real precision—their flat whites and cortados are executed beautifully, and they cap off each drink with a complimentary dark chocolate espresso bean that feels like a small celebration. Beyond the stellar traditional espresso drinks, they get creative with signature offerings like the Purple Rain latte (blackberry and lavender), giving you plenty of reasons to return and explore their menu without the stress of crushing crowds. The owner and staff radiate genuine warmth and hospitality, making this the kind of place where you'll want to linger over a perfectly pulled shot and actually feel like you belong.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Parking available.

Cold brewParkingTraditional drinksSignature drinksSlow sitMeetingsCraft espressoSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Kerry Karan
★★★★★a month ago

I just discovered this gem!! I had a delicious cortado, absolutely perfect. The complimentary dark chocolate covered espresso bean was such a nice treat! The owner was super friendly. I’ll be back soon with my kids because they have an extensive menu of non-caffeinated…

Julian Lockamy
★★★★★3 months ago

Excellent service, coffee is absolutely DELICIOUS!! Love how polite the staff was and the amount of options they have

Adam
★★★★★4 months ago

Great little coffee shop! Not all coffee shops can make a flat white properly so I get excited when it’s done correctly, and this place did just that. It was even served with a chocolate espresso bean! Yum! I ended up ordering a second flat white and a bakery item that was…

Isha G
★★★★8 months ago

Cute little coffee spot in downtown Apex! Indoor + outdoor seating, fun menu with lattes, matcha, energy drinks, and bakery treats. I tried the “Purple Rain” latte—a mix of blackberry and lavender with coconut milk. Delicious, not too sweet, and topped with a chocolate-covered…

Aleks Baran
★★★★★a year ago

Amazing coffee and great place. It’s tucked away in a plaza, so there’s never a long line even during busy time on a Friday morning. The barista was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to speak with. It’s also not often that an employee talks up how great their…

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