The best coffee roasters in North Carolina

#1 Bitty & Beau's Coffee

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,277 reviews · Wilmington, NC

Quaint chain featuring coffee drinks, smoothies and bagels served by employees with disabilities.

“Visiting Bitty & Beau’s Coffee was a refreshing and meaningful experience that goes beyond just enjoying a cup of coffee. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, wel…” — Maximo

#2 The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters Plaza

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,243 reviews · Charlotte, NC

Coffeehouse serving breakfast burritos, pastries, and espresso drinks, plus beer and wine.

“Great FUN on a Sunday brunch and every day ! Loads of seating outside and in, including balconies and upstairs indoor spaces. Menu on point as well as all the coffee/espresso choic…” — Monikalee.Photography

#3 Krankies

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,125 reviews · Winston-Salem, NC

Coffee company roasts & sells its own beans at this cafe with live entertainment at night.

“Krankies is a very cool space. The shop and roastery have a great atmosphere — industrial, open, and full of character. It feels like the kind of place where serious coffee is happ…” — Kp

#4 Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.

4.9 ★★★★★ 963 reviews · Kill Devil Hills, NC

Cozy coffee shop serving espresso drinks and baked goods, plus beer, wine, and a rooftop deck.

“I was visiting the Outer Banks for a week and usually make it a point to try local coffee roasters when I travel. There is no shortage around here, but after trying a lot of the re…” — Blair

#5 Bean Traders

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,492 reviews · Durham, NC

Comfortable space for coffee, baked goods & cafe fare, plus wholesale roasted coffee beans.

“Bean Traders is a community coffee shop in South Durham. They have a variety of coffee drinks, scones, muffins, bagels, waffles, quiche, pies and MORE! I had a blueberry pancake mu…” — Laurie

#6 Cocoa Cinnamon

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,221 reviews · Durham, NC

Vibrant churrería-inspired locale offering single-origin coffee, tea & drinking chocolate.

“Delicious, high-quality coffee. I greatly enjoyed the pourover along with churros and orange sugar. Nice place to hang out for a bit with both indoor and outdoor seating. The table…” — Andrea

#7 Caffè Driade

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,174 reviews · Chapel Hill, NC

Scenic cafe with patios amidst gardens & trees, serving coffee, tea, wine & assorted baked goods.

“CONGRATS ON WINNING • BEST OF CHAPEL HILL 2025 AWARDS !! Great and fun cafe and coffee house including beer and wine !! A great coffee menu, espresso, teas, and lovely baked goods …” — Monikalee.Photography

#8 Hatchet Coffee

4.8 ★★★★★ 841 reviews · Boone, NC

Cafetería con café tostado, té y otras bebidas e ingredientes locales, además de burritos para el desayuno.

“I don't get to visit Boone very often, but when I do, I 100% visit Hatchet Coffee every morning. After one visit, you can't help it - they have a nitro coffee with chocolate milk (…” — Chris

#9 Koco Java coffee llc

4.8 ★★★★★ 836 reviews · Salisbury, NC

“We've been coming to this wonderful cafe` since they have opened. They roast their beans they receive from throughout the world. The owners are fantastic people!! The seating is lo…” — L

#10 Full Bloom Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★★★★★ 829 reviews · Garner, NC

Sustainably sourced beans roasted in small batches shine in coffee drinks paired with small bites.

“Full Bloom Coffee Roasters sits on a quiet corner in Garner and has the kind of relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay a while. There’s plenty of seating, and the menu…” — Kp