Cup A Joe
Raleigh, NC 27607-5437
Phone: (919) 828-9665
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Daily 6am-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Cup A Joe – by Cordelia Hope
In Short
During NC State and Meredith College mid-terms and finals, this Hillsborough Street coffeeshop becomes one of the most popular spots in town. Arguably the best-priced and best-tasting coffee you'll get in the Triangle. Concrete floors and local art create an urban atmosphere. Go on Wired Wednesday and try a Crowbar or Vanilla rainwreck. A word of warning: If you hate smokers, you should stick to the smoke-free Cup A Joe in Mission Valley.
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User Reviews for Cup A Joe
10/10/2007 Posted by petergrandstaff
A nice place to sit and smoke cigarettes, just don't get your hopes up about the coffee or the service. If you're looking for great espresso or drip coffee, just go down the block to Global Village. I should point out that this Cup A Joe is not connected with the shops of the same name in Orange county... those guys roast their own too, but it's some of the best coffee around.
Pros: Smoker friendly
Cons: Smoker friendly, poor espresso
08/28/2006 Posted by melodienelson
As the local hipster havens go, this place could do better. The espresso is poor (Cup A Joe roasts its own beans-- too bad), and sadly it is even worse than Starbucks espresso. The atmosphere is shady, the uncomfortable seating in disrepair, and there is a permanent smell of stale cigarettes in the air. The worst thing about Cup A Joe, though, is by far the staff. They are perpetually dour, rude to customers, and seem to put only the minimum amount of effort into making their beverages. It DOES get points for a unique, alternative crowd, and is great for people-watching. For everything else, stay away!
Pros: Unique crowd, great for people-watching
Cons: Abyssmal atmosphere, drinks, and service
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