Best Espresso in Raleigh-Durham

Northwest Raleigh

Northwest Raleigh café serving Black and White Coffee roasters with espresso-focused menu and knowledgeable barista team

Southwest Raleigh

In-house roastery and full espresso menu at the State Farmers Market, operated by 321's mission-driven team since day one

Glenwood South, Raleigh-Durham

European-style coffeehouse pouring Counter Culture Coffee with trained baristas focused on method education and hospitality

North Raleigh

Neighborhood café serving seasonal drinks and breakfast fare with ceramic mug service for dine-in guests and Saturday live music

Downtown, Raleigh-Durham

Anti-vision coffee shop partnering with local roasting legends, obsessively crafting pour-overs and three-year-perfected cold brew

Raleigh

Specialty coffee lab on Glenwood South rotating top-tier beans with drip, pour over, and rotating espresso bar pulled by knowledgeable baristas

University Park, Raleigh-Durham

Now roasting their own beans after 14 years partnering with Counter Culture and Black & White, with espresso bar seating

East Raleigh

Laid-back East Raleigh spot with a strong neighborhood vibe, serving espresso drinks in a warehouse-style space perfect for lingering

Northeast Raleigh

House-roasted beans brewed by trained baristas, with light and fruity profiles plus alternative milk options like macadamia

Five Points, Raleigh-Durham

Roastery and café focused on sustainability and direct farm relationships, featuring small-batch roasted single origins