Cup A Joe
Raleigh, NC 27607-5437
Phone: (919) 828-9665
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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
08/06/2006 Posted by oneofthefew
Its a wannabe hippie hangount !! The coffee is good but the service is not up to the mark. I prefer the global village coffee house near NCSU any day, though they aren't open long enough. I have been to Cupajoe's many times ... the last few times the attitude seems to have gotten worse and the coffee was served cold. The crowd is very "unique" and you may want to consider taking your kids there. In all ... good coffee ... but not the best service or atmosphere.
Pros: Good coffee, reminds me of my hippie days, smoking/non-smoking sections
Cons: Poor service, shady atmosphere, could clean up the act and the tables
08/01/2005 Posted by jazzman
I met my wife at Cup A Joe on March 15, 1993. No longer living near campus, we don't make it to Joe's as often as we'd like, but when we do, it's like returning to a special moment in time. They still have the best coffee and the best atmosphere. They haven't sold out yet so buy your coffee there. I recommend Sumatra.
Pros: coffee, soul
Cons: wannabe hippies, wannabe punks
10/14/2002 Posted by bocabella
I don't live in Raleigh, however, my brother introduced me to this gem of a coffee house and now everytime I visit, we have our morning ritual of getting a Cup A Joe. Can't do without it. Much better than Starbucks...
Pros: flavor, ambiance, service
09/14/2002 Posted by sealgrl17
FINALLY- people who understand my caffeine addiction! This place is not about the coffee "trend," it is for true coffee lovers. Their Wired Wednesday prices are the best deal around. And while enjoying coffee, make sure to try one of their oatmeal raisin cookies- you won't find better anywhere else!
Pros: great value
09/11/2002 Posted by arthurb3
If you want trendy people that don't know good coffee then don't go here! The coffee is great with and interesting crowd. The morning is mature professionals and the evening is the eclectic younger crowd.
Pros: Local, Best Coffee/Chai, clients
Cons: busy
