BREW Coffee Bar

One if the best coffee shops in Cary. The people behind the counter really know their stuff when it comes to making coffee specialties, such as all types of espresso drinks with beautiful art. Tyler and the team go above and beyond for all guests.

Today was my first time at BREW, but I’m already planning my next visit. I was so impressed with the kind staff and EXCELLENT tea! They also have wonderful seating both indoors and out.

Edit April/May 2022: something has changed - the espresso drinks are very sour and acidic and have lost the wonderful complex balance between chocolate and fruit.

Original:
Excellent coffee served by friendly folks. The coffee here fills the void left by Cafe de los Muertas in Raleigh being closed - previously my favorite coffee spot. We've tried the pour overs and the espresso drinks, all great.

The coffee there is very reasonable priced, tastes great, and is served in a glass cup with a plate, which really reinforces the coffeeshop feel. The layout and lighting combined with this gives it a very relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to pass some time or get some work done.

I am a big fan of black coffee. Plain, nothing in it. Normally, a house coffee is a fairly inexpensive item on the menu. I ordered one and with tax it came to $3.79. That is a ton of money for a house coffee. Like way to much. And it wasn't even that great. If it was the best coffee in town, sure it would worth that much. I would be happy to pay 2.50 for the coffee I got here. Almost 4 bucks is ridiculous.

I would say BREW is comparable to Bond Brothers. They have an excellent product and it's in a space that makes you feel more urbane than a lot of what you find in Cary. It does come at a price. I had a beautiful and delicious latte this morning, but it was $4. I'd say that the volume was about the same as a tall at Starbucks, but it cost $1 more.

The difference is that the atmosphere is great. You're buying local. It comes in a ceramic mug and has some beautiful art in the foam. The coffee is far superior.

Come to BREW for the experience. This would not be my stop for just a cup of joe, but it is a great place to enjoy coffee and time with a friend.

My favorite coffee spot in Cary! I come here almost every day. Join the mug club! The staff are some of the nicest folks you'll meet--they're very accommodating and some are proper latte art masters. Just this weekend one of the baristas overheard that my niece loved dragons and surprised her with a beautiful intricate dragon design in her hot chocolate.

"Mask required. No exceptions. Be an Adult." I wanted to spend some hard-earned adult dollars to support local business...instead, I exercised my adult rights to spend my dollars elsewhere & breathe fresh adult air. I'd advise you to do the same.
PS. I'll also remember how you treated customers so un-inclusively and discriminatorily during this time and keep spending my adult dollars elsewhere after your store goes maskless sometime in the future...Congrats!

Love this place! The espresso and nitro coffee are amazing. Staff is very friendly. Glad to have it the area. Easy to pop in before work or hang out on a Sunday afternoon outside, then pop over to Pharmacy for a beer.

What a great experience... My wife and I had hopes of finding a coffee joint with outdoor seating in Cary's small downtown area. We were HIGHLY satisfied with our experience. Great staff, menu, prices, outdoor seating, and more.