Third Place Coffee House

This is my go-​to coffee shop! I love their lattes (I get mine with lavender) one of the burritos (Olivia i believe) made me my first entrée i received there– «the plethora” — and dang it was AMAZING. I’ll definitely be back again and again. Also dope muzic.

This always has been and always will be my favorite coffeehouse in Raleigh. It’s the only one that has always had that eclectic, independent feel that I like coffeehouses to have. This place has had its ups and downs with staff and quality over the years, but from 2015 and beyond, it’s as good as it’s ever been. And the coffee is always fantastic, the staff is hippy-​hipster-​ish but also friendly, which at some places are mutually exclusive adjectives. Of course I will always come back here for my first love: the breakfast burrito

So my love muffin and I are always looking for a new coffeehouse to try. I found this one on Unilocal and thought we give it a try it had great reviews… So we walk in and it’s eclectic looking… The atmosphere was nice and laid back. Great variety of drinks and pastries which I must say the chocolate chip cookies are homemade good along with the chocolate chip oatmeal.
For our drinks: PB & Banana Smoothie: very liquidity, but nice flavor… I wouldn’t get it again though I didn’t like the consistency.
My husband got the iced Americano which he enjoyed.
Prices are average coffee house prices.
I would return if I’m in the area.
Oh, the seating is cool but if any establishment is going to have cloth sofas in a dining area, you have to clean them the sofa was filthy… yuck. There was a leather loves eat that looked decent… definitely stick w/​leather.

Great coffee and espresso drinks at a nice location. This is a nice quiet place to relax with friends or your laptop with comfy indoor seating and several outside tables on Glenwood ave right next door to Lily’s pizza.

Cute, decent-​sized café with delicious food and even better people. I’m new to the area and I was given a warm welcome. I can’t wait to come back here! It was perfect for setting up shop to work on my laptop for a couple of hours.

Place is the bomb! Excellent and friendly service! Great coffee drinks and nice food.

Third Place is the neighborhood coffee shop in Five Points. No matter when I stop by or drive by it always has a steady flow of traffic.
Having lived near Five Points, I’m a big fan of the area. My barber, tailor, and my favorite movie theater (Rialto) are all there in addition to one of my favorite restaurants — Hayes Barton Café. If I need a little caffeine boost, it always makes sense to make a quick stop by Third Place for a cortado.
I’m a fan of their granola and yogurt. But they also have an assortment of pastries and sandwiches at breakfast and lunch. Since they have free wifi, you can totally camp out here and get some work done. If it’s a nice, you could even grab a seat outside.
It’s a little on the smaller side, so I wouldn’t recommend it as a meeting spot for a large group. It also could be challenging for a quick coffee run because of the lack of dedicated parking. But, if you live near Five Points, you should totally be frequenting Third Place.

Went in for a hot chai tea and bagel and got a tepid tea and a 5 minute delay to just hand me a bagel. These hipster doofus were so distracted I’m not sure they can find there way home.
Turd service.

Stopped by here during a vacation in order to see Keith Knight’s artwork, which was great, but loved the overall ambiance — and smell! — of the place as soon as we walked in. Very welcoming vibe. We were there just for the artwork, but I couldn’t resist a piece of lemon-​almond bread — mmmmm! Very friendly service, too.

The girl behind the counter was super nice and was patient with me while I decided what I wanted. Cute setting, GREAT coffee, and even better prices. I will be back!

We’ve moved away from Raleigh, but this was our place when we there. I went at least once a week for the two years we were in Five Points.
Coffee drinks were always great, with new specials popping up frequently. This is the kind of place where they’ll make you what you want and not make a stink about it. They’re just cool like that.
The food was equally good. The Bean Burger was my favorite and I was kind of devastated to see it go away. The BLTCA was a close second for me so I had a delish replacement.
My favorite part about Third Place was the service. It’s just damn good service. They make you feel at home every time. I loved knowing that I could go in with my son and it would be cool every time. The lending library was a huge help in keeping my little one occupied while I enjoyed a latte. (Speaking of that, I think we owe you a book Third Place! Expect a ScoobyDoo book coming your way in the next few weeks when our things get unpacked. Sorry for being the jerks who didn’t return the book in a timely manner.)

Wife and I decided to try this place out today. We were greeted when we arrived and it was cordial. The drip coffee was excellent.
The customer service was really the star, however, and that’s what bumped my review to a five. The two guys behind the counter could not be more friendly. Even though they forgot our nachos in the oven and subsequently burned them to a charred crisp they apologized, made us new nachos and even gave me a free refill on my coffee.
The ambience is nice, very interesting and different art styles abound. Overall, a great place for a cup of joe and a chat.

No better coffee house in Raleigh. Dave, JJ & Dina are special folks running a special place. Try the fruit & yogurt bowl… it is exceptional. A true neighborhood coffee house!

This is my new favorite place they make a great triple shot of expresso. Friendly staff and the line moved quickly! Great place to hang out too.

Third Place is the best coffee shop in Raleigh! The staff is incredibly friendly, the owner is a pillar of the local community, and the food and coffee ate delicious. The outdoor seating is amazing in the warm months and the inside seating is cozy in the cold months. Third Place is Five Points’ neighborhood coffee shop and it does not disappoint!

Just had the macchiato and it was great. Perfect even. Thanks Third Place Coffee House.

Great place for the business man to grab a coffee. Definitely lap top friendly. Drip coffee is always good.

I go to Third Place to meet a friend who’s a regular there. At first blush it may seem like a pretentious hipster spot, but it’s really not, it’s a true neighborhood coffee shop. The coffee is fantastic. It is a great place to catch up with friends. There’s ample outdoor seating and the staff is friendly. Only issues, parking and the fact that it needs a really good cleaning. Having said that, if I lived I the neighborhood I’d walk over there every single day.

They have the BEST vegan latte! Third Place is super chill & they support local biz. Def one of my top places to hang in Raleigh.

Friendly staff, free wi-​fi, outdoor seating, good pastries and interesting food options make this one of my favorite coffee shops in Raleigh. They don’t have dedicated parking, but I’ve rarely had trouble finding a spot along one of the streets that connect to make Five Points.
I make a pretty decent latte every morning at the office, but I still love coming here over the weekend to have one of theirs. The pastries and menu items have all been better than your average coffee shop, and I’d especially recommend the cinnamon rolls. The barista offered to heat the roll in their oven and it came out fluffy and delicious, a perfect Sunday snack to match one of their coffee drinks. Their breakfast items looked pretty interesting as well, so I’m hoping to sneak by one morning that I actually wake up in time over the weekend.
My favorite reason to go to a coffee shop is to enjoy beautiful weather, so their shaded outdoor seating is perfect for me. I’m already looking forward to coming here regularly during the spring. I only wish they were open longer hours so I could drop by after work during the week.
The location may be a little bit out of the way for most people, but I would recommend giving Third Place a shot if you’re not looking for a chain. The crowd is different and there are a few other shops worth checking out nearby if you haven’t spent much time in Five Points.