5 to Try: Coffeehouses in the Triangle

Updated: November 10, 2003

From the Blue Coffee Co. to Caffe Driade, try these five coffeeshops to discover the best latte, mocha and cup o' joe in the Triangle.

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5 to Try

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Blue Coffee Cafe
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    202 Corcoran St, Durham, NC 27701 (map)

    Downtown Durham's hip little coffee shop has plenty of cozy lounge areas, plus a place for kids to play.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Helios Coffee Co
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    413 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Bring your laptop--Helios offers free Internet access--and spend the day surfing the Web at this trendy Glenwood coffee shop.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Third Place Coffeehouse
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    1811 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608 (map)

    Small and charming, this Five Points coffeehouse is best known for its intellectual vibe and vegetarian sandwiches.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Caffe Driade
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    1215 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (map)

    Truly a hidden find: This cafe's lush surroundings, quaint patio and strong brew will bring out your inner artist.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Blue Rain Cafe
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    2125 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27502 (map)

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  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended New World Coffee House
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    4112-124 Pleasant Valley Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 (map)

  2. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Amelia Cafe & Bakery
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    905 West Main St, Suite 115, Durham, NC 27701 (map)

    Brightleaf Square cafe adjacent to Chamas Brizilian Steakhouse, offering pastries, desserts, chocolates, gourmet coffees, soups and sandwiches.