Top Pick
Duck Donuts
Cary
Duck Donuts in Cary fries warm, made-to-order cake donuts with customizable toppings, breakfast treats, and rotating sundaes served fresh from morning until evening.
Top Pick
Cary
Duck Donuts in Cary fries warm, made-to-order cake donuts with customizable toppings, breakfast treats, and rotating sundaes served fresh from morning until evening.
Fuquay-Varina
Colorful energy drinks and locally roasted coffee anchor this family-run counter spot in downtown Fuquay-Varina, where customizable sips and quick takeout energize the neighborhood.
Apex
Family-run downtown Apex coffeehouse pours custom lattes, gelato, and house desserts with cozy seating, free Wi-Fi, and weekend live music.
Cary
Family-owned Cary cafe roasts coffee on site and pairs flavored lattes with artisan pastries; grab takeout or settle into the relaxed counter-service space.
Fuquay-Varina
Watch beans roast while sipping cold brew and chai at this modern Fuquay-Varina coffee bar with takeout and after-hours event space.
Cary
Esteamed Coffee pairs skillful espresso and inclusive hospitality in a charming downtown Cary cottage with vegan pastries, free wifi, and a mission-driven team.
Holly Springs
Counter-service chocolate cafe pours Counter Culture espresso alongside award-winning gluten-free confections and custom cakes in a cozy Holly Springs storefront.
Morrisville
Gluten-free cafe pours specialty coffee and seasonal lattes, plus house toasts and smoothie bowls in Morrisville's Perimeter Park. Patio seating, Wi-Fi, and easy takeout.
Cary
Small-batch gelato shop in downtown Cary scoops seasonal flavors and Australian-style coffee drinks in a cozy counter-service setting.
Morrisville
Meeple's Brew pairs craft coffee, house-made waffles, and a 500-plus board game library with guided events and passes for endless play in Morrisville.
Cary
Meeple's Brew pairs counter-service coffee drinks, house-made waffles, and an 850-game library with game masters guiding Cary gatherings morning through evening.
Downtown Apex
Downtown Apex cafe-market pouring Counter Culture coffee plus smoothie bowls, and paninis with outdoor seating and a mission-driven retail boutique.