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Being at this cafe, taste nicely cooked avocado toasts, sausage sandwiches and sausages. Do not leave without eating good English muffins, muffins and parfait. When visiting The Optimist Raleigh, it's a must to try delicious bitter, beer or wine. Great iced latte, matcha or americano will make your meal even more delicious and you'll surely come back.
The homely atmosphere of this place allows guests to relax after a hard working day. If you look through the guests' reviews, the staff is hospitable at this spot. Fast service is something visitors agree upon here. This cafe provides food at reasonable prices. The designer created a nice decor. The Optimist Raleigh has got Google 4.3 according to the guests' opinions.
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Eboni Allen
3 months ago on Google
I love the optimist. I've been coming here for 3 years and always enjoy it. The drinks are great (I love their coffee and tea lattes) and so is the food. I most appreciate that they keep the music at a reasonable level so that you can actually think straight. The chairs are also relatively comfortable. The high chairs are most comfy. The benches are awful on the back imo. I also like the staff. They're friendly enough and the service is always good. I've been to other coffee shops in RDU where this was not the case. Meal type: Other Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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R J
4 months ago on Google
Great Atmosphere, Standard Experience The Optimist is a highly themed coffee shop with a beautiful, earthy aesthetic. The green decor and abundance of plants make it a very pleasant place to hang out and get work done. The service at the register was nice, though it felt a bit automated and transactional. For drinks, keep in mind that ordering a hot beverage takes significantly longer to prepare than an iced one. As for the food, the pastries lacked visual appeal and did not have much flavor, so you might want to stick to the drinks. Overall, it is a very standard coffee shop experience, but worth a visit for the excellent seating environment and vibe. Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 5
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Hilary Andrews
a year ago on Google
The Optimist Raleigh offers an inviting atmosphere, serving vibes as well as delicious coffee, espresso, pastries and food — “This place sucks!” Would highly recommend to any coffee lover. Service: Take out Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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1000 Brookside Dr Ste 109, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Features
Outdoor seating
Wi-Fi
Takeaway
Parking
Wheelchair accessible
Сredit cards accepted
Delivery
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 8AM-5PM |
| MondayMon | 7AM-5PM |
| TuesdayTue | 7AM-5PM |
| WednesdayWed | 7AM-5PM |
| ThursdayThu | 7AM-5PM |
| FridayFri | 7AM-5PM |
| SaturdaySat | 7AM-5PM |
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