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Welcome to The Optimist Raleigh

At The Optimist Raleigh, we blend a vibrant café culture with a relaxed atmosphere, making every visit a refreshing experience. Located conveniently on Creedmoor Road, our café offers a variety of handcrafted drinks, including seasonal favorites like the peppermint forest latte, perfectly complemented by an array of gourmet breakfast options. Our space is designed for collaboration and creativity, featuring cozy meeting booths and inviting outdoor seating. Customers rave about our smooth coffee, delightful pastries, and exceptional service, creating an inviting ambiance ideal for work or leisure. Join us at The Optimist for a taste of optimism with every sip and bite!

LOCATIONS

Welcome to The Optimist Raleigh, a delightful café nestled at 4509 Creedmoor Rd, Suite 104, in the heart of Raleigh, NC. With a focus on providing an inviting atmosphere, this café aims to be a neighborhood gem where coffee lovers and casual diners can find their place.

The Optimist Raleigh stands out not just for its ambiance but also for its carefully curated menu. Offering a selection of beverages that range from robust earl grey to refreshing peppermint, there is something for everyone—whether you crave a warming cup of gunpowder green tea or a cozy seasonal peppermint forest latte. Each drink is priced around $8.20, promising quality that matches its cost.

Customer reviews echo the café's warm and welcoming vibe:

  • Amanda K. highlights the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly staff, although she wishes for better food visibility.
  • DiDi P. raves about the smooth coffee and delicious breakfast sandwiches, aided by attentive service from staff member John.
  • Jasmine W. describes her experience with one of the best croissants she's ever had and appreciates the café's dedicated working spaces, making it an ideal spot for productivity.
  • Lexi G. loves the unique iced lavender vanilla latte, noting the homemade syrups as a special touch, despite a slightly higher price tag compared to other local cafés.

Each visit reveals more about the offerings at The Optimist Raleigh. Be it the sweet allure of breakfast sandwiches or the inviting aroma of fresh coffee, this spot captures a community-centric spirit. Customers frequently mention the café's ample seating, both indoors and outdoors, perfect for a catch-up or a quiet moment with a book.

As a reviewer, I am particularly charmed by the engaging space, which encourages both social interaction and solo work. The strategic layout includes cozy booths for private meetings and an outdoor patio that beckons patrons when the weather permits. The Optimist Raleigh is not just a place to grab coffee; it’s a hub for creativity, connection, and delightful culinary experiences.

If you're in the Raleigh area, make sure to drop by this inviting café. Ease into a cup of your favorite brew and let the positive energy of The Optimist rejuvenate your day!

START YOUR REVIEW OF The Optimist Raleigh
Amanda K.
Amanda K.

Loved this place! I didn't realize where it was but it's a great location with lots of free parking. Meet fresh is right next door if you want some boba afterwards! I got their seasonal peppermint forest latte and I liked it but next time I would ask for it sweeter. The workers were nice and it was a relaxed and cool atmosphere. There's a good amount of seating if you include the outside patio, but with it being so cold lately, I wouldn't dare sit outside lol. In one of my pictures you can see that they have little phone booth looking things where you can be isolated and do your work. If I went alone I would have definitely used it. My only qualm is that I wish their food was better advertised. They had some things sitting out but I had no idea on the price or if they offered anything else. Great place though and I would definitely go back and try more drinks!

DiDi P.
DiDi P.

Smooth coffee, yummy breakfast sandwiches and great customer service. John is awesome ! I sat outside to enjoy our breakfast before catching a flight.

Jasmine W.
Jasmine W.

One of the best croissants I have ever had! The matcha was refreshing and the staff was helpful with helping me figure out what menu items to get. I love that they have a group room for meetings and 2 meeting booths for single person zoom meetings! The ambiance is supportive of getting work done which I appreciate. And there is outside seating . I will have to try the outside seating next time.

Lexi G.
Lexi G.

I've been dying to try Fiction, simply because of the name! As an author, I wish they had more books, but as a former barista, my favorite part was their homemade syrups. I ordered an iced lavender vanilla latte with oat milk. It was on the pricier side in terms of Raleigh coffee shops, but it was cute nonetheless. There are more I want to check out before returning.

Holly K.
Holly K.

I really enjoyed my time at Fiction Coffee. The interior is super bright and cute. They have a mix of standard tables, couch seating, and even some patio spots. This is part of the office building here so you have to park in the parking garage. But, I found a spot no problem and the garage is super close to this coffee shop. I wish they had more breakfast options. All I saw were croissants that they had in a big bin, not sure if I just missed the other options. I ended up going with a dirty chai and it did not disappoint. I also really enjoyed their iced tea options. The internet is only for two hours, which I don't think is a bad thing. You can either stay for under two hours or buy more tasty things. I also like that they have a rewards program. I'm all for a free drink! I did ask the barista how the books worked. Like could you buy them? Or take one leave one. She was vague, but it sounded like a take one/leave one situation which I really love.

Lynne C.
Lynne C.

I like the ambiance of Fiction Coffee. It's very small but has a lot of cute seating and natural light. The location of it is also very convenient, located right next to an office building with a parking deck. I got an iced vanilla latte with skim milk. I also tried their banana bread, which I thought was a little dense. Overall the service was speedy and the food/drink was up to par. Would likely go again if I'm in the area!

Sandra W.
Sandra W.

I have been here several times already and it's nice to have a non chain store near Crabtree mall! They use Counter Culture coffee beans and since I'm pregnant, I've been drinking their decaf coffee beans as well. Quite good! It is on the pricier side and there's usually not a line when you go since parking is a bit wonky. They're located in an office building but I've been able to just park at the front on weekdays, go in, and grab a cup of Jo before I head to work. Would recommend for anyone to try!