Coffee Haven

Location: Hillsborough St. across from the NC State campus in a small strip mall (maybe 4 other stores). Parking lot is located in front of plaza.

Roaster: Unknown (from the Pacific Northwest)

Synapsis:

We stopped into Coffee Haven while visiting Raleigh in August of 2005. The cafe is long and narrow, approximately 1000 sq. ft. with seating on the interior and several tables outside lacated beneath a sizable covering that should provide cover from the elements from any but the most torrential downpour. Overall I'd recommend Coffee Haven as a great spot to stop at, get some caffine in your system and relax.

Atmosphere: The proprietors spent some money on this cafe! The interior is decked out with dark wood with comfortable cafe chairs and small tables, one of the nicest cafe interiors I've been to. Very classy, especially for a college cafe. In the back is a half circle booth large enough for 5 or 7 adults to sit at comfortably.

Beverages: I got a latte and it was pretty tasty. My wife got a cup of thier house coffee and neither of us cared for it too much, it was evening time and they had just started staying open late so perhaps the joe had been sitting too long (though the barrista mentioned they dump the coffee if it sits over an hour)?

Food: We had a piece of chochlate cake which was pretty fresh and my son ate it without complaint. They looked to have a decent selection of sandwitches and the like so if you are looking for a bite to eat you should be in luck here.

Staff: There were three employees behind the counter and they were all very friendly, talkative and helpful.