The BLGT sandwich was delicious! A good amount of spinach and cheese. Staff were courteous and prompt. Will go back.

The staff is SO friendly here. It was my first time and I spilled my coffee all over me and they quickly came over to clean and got me a new one no questions asked. The nitro iced coffee is SO good! They know what they’re doing here, we will be back :-)

Used to be the best coffee and vegan food in the area. Its still passable, just not nearly as good.

Love it, such friendly people, which is half the reason I go anywhere to get a fancy coffee. The coffee is excellent, vibe is fun. Wish they were open 24 hours ;)

All my life I have always been slightly disappointed by cinnamon rolls and I never knew why. Now I do - theyre not as good as the ones from Third Place. These are the Platonic ideal of cinnamon rolls.

Quite an eclectic spot. It feels like walking into Central Perk from Friends in the 90s. (Which isnt necessarily a bad thing! ;) ) Great location right by Five Points. Wall is lined with tables and power supplies for folks to work remote.The music is at a comfortable level (not loud, thank you!) making it easy to work or have a conversation.I had a bagel and coffee and both were fine.

Love third place they have the best cookies and Im obsessed with Mikes muffins!

True local coffee stop. This place is easily passed by, but its worth turning around. The atmosphere is balanced with a relaxing, yet energizing, vibe. Staff are super nice and great! Ill be back again for a study session or just to hang out, soon!

What is The Third Place? The third place is a not a physical location, its not a venue. So what is it? The third place is a feeling, a sense of community and togetherness. The Third Place Coffee Shop is the embodiment of what a third place is. I frequent many coffee shops that arent anywhere close to what a third place should be. As I looked around almost everyone was engaged in a conversation and enjoying the fellowship that this coffee house facilitates. I was one of only 2 weirdos sitting by themselves on their computer. hahaTheir baked goods and other food items looked delicious!A special thanks to Nzinga who helped me get a better understanding of what a third place really is!Side note: Their nitro cold brew is actually pretty good. (I dont generally like the nitro brew)

Cute atmosphere, got an almond milk chai latte. Was ok, needed more chai flavor. Cute local gifts and coffee for sale.

I just stopped there because there was a wait at the restaurant up the street. I had a breakfast burrito that was no exaggeration one of the best Ive ever had. So glad I stumbled on this place. Didnt try the coffee this time but will definitely be back.

Great local, laid back coffee shop.They pride themselves on using terrific ingredients. Try a bagel sandwich!

Great coffee shop that used to be open late or even beyond noon! Seems a waste of effort if you’re only open for 5 hours a day.

They used to be open until 7pm, and then it changed to 5pm, and then it changed to 2pm, and then it changed to noon. Not only that, but they havent allowed customers to set foot in the store for over a year. Really confused as to why theyre still in business or why they dont at least hand the store over to someone who wants to serve customers instead of shunning them.

Whats the point of a coffee shop that wont even let people come inside?I took the money I would have spent going to this place and the other nearby coffee shops that are too scared to open and bought a Nespresso machine instead.Memo to Third Place: you are killing your own business.

First time there it was good

Walked up to front door, and tried to place order over phone. The employee that answered was rude, and asked me if I was a good person? I try to support small business in my community right now, but this level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable.

This place has a nice community feel. The owner and staff know my name. The drinks and food are good. They are dog friendly with water bowls outside for your pooch. Parking can be a challenge.

15 years ago I would come to this coffee shop to study, hang, catch some live acoustic music and of course... enjoy some coffee. Years later, the atmosphere and ambience are still as warm and comfortable as I remember. Coffee and food choices for a light lunch were excellent. The folks behind the counter were as personable and friendly as they had been years prior. Whenever we are in Raleigh a stop here is a must for us! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Very friendly staff even when they are packed. Great wifi also. Everyone here is enjoying themselves.

My favorite coffee shop in Raleigh! I love the Third Place Chai and the vegan banana chocolate chip muffins are so moist and delicious. Also love the vegan monster cookies (ok all the cookies tbh) and the variety of vegan baked goods offered. The staff is always super friendly and helpful and there is a great neighborhood atmosphere.

This use to be my favorite coffee shop and for many years. They have become more of a fifth place because they have weird summer hours and different operational hours. If you are still fan and know the story behind the name, you will understand this review. When I was in college I knew the original owners, Tye was always super friendly and amazing when we went there. I have been still a pretty loyal customer since, but the ambiance seems to be changing more....not sure if it is the shop itself or the community? I love the third place, and hope it will be around for many more years to come!!!

I love this place. Great service.

For a coffee shop: Atmosphere and customer service are great!Also for a coffee shop: Speed and quality of food/drink for the $$ is way off. Whoever runs this place needs to spend more time at the shop to do a better job of staffing and managing it.

Best coffee shop in Raleigh. Owner and staff make you feel like family. Quality food, artistic atmosphere a sense of curated comfort and kindness. Oh and the coffee is smooth and brewed to perfection.

This is such a great local spot. Absolutely love the butterscotch latte. It’s not cheap...but neither is Starbucks. The baristas are very helpful and friendly too.

Stopped here for a quick bite before leaving Raleigh, after visiting a friend. Cool, swanky cafe. Had the blueberry and cheese danish which is now my favorite and a side of homemade chai w/honey. The ladies that worked there are super nice. Definitely will return on my next visit there

Coffee drink was really good. Barista was helpful. it was packed inside so clearly the popular place. Some people working some people socializing. A number of outside tables. Unfortunately they were getting ready to work on the windows so my time was cut short. They didnt have scones but I had a large blueberry muffin that was okay. Bathroom was clean.

This place is what starbucks can only pretend to be. They have The BEST BAGELS! (Muffins not so much) super cozy and homey

Good customer service

I always have a great experience there! Great staff with great suggestions and good prices. Plus a cute outdoor sitting area when the weather is nice.

Ever evolving, I have been patronizing since 1997. It can be up and down depending on staff, but thats any coffee shop. Its an old Raleigh local favorite serving a great wholesome organic breakfast and local coffee. Kid and dog friendly, quite busy with both on weekend mornings. Its better to park a couple blocks away after 8am just in general, especially on weekends.

Been going here since 1997. Ive always enjoyed the cool, laid-back atmosphere. The staff is nice and they make my drink right every time. If you want to get a mocha and chill out for a while, The Third Place is right on the best place in Five Points to do so. Also great for after pizza coffee once youre done eating next door. :-D

I was looking for a cafe with couches and good coffee. I wanted to find a place where I could read for hours and enjoy coffee while reading. This place came up on the top of the list. Ever since I have been here 3 times in last 4 days. Its quaint and quite with good coffee and excellent peanut butter and honey sandwich. They have plenty of couches to, if you like to curl up while you read a book.

I love spending Sundays here. It is a cute location with a variety of coffee and food. They also play perfect music to match the relaxing environment. Friendly and fast.

The quintessential coffee shop. It is warm, cozy and inviting and has comfy seating options. Go take a book or your computer and stay awhile. Unlike most coffee shops they actually offer a substantial food menu with great sandwich options., making it possible for you to hang out there all day long! The only downside is that the parking is a little limited and it can take a few swings around the block to find a spot.

After moving to the triangle area I was becoming a bit homesick and missing art and deeply cozy coffee culture. After a full morning of driving to different shops I found this wonderful place. Excellent americano/espresso, cozy atmosphere, good art, vegan food options, and they arent afraid to paint the bathroom sinks with crazy designs. Definitely a must-visit. Staff were friendly and helpful too!

Great vibe. Very cool place to grab a cup of coffee and hang. They also have really good bagels and bagel sandwiches.

Paid 6$ for a very tiny amount of eggs & bacon on a dirty plate, to be eaten with spotty silverware. In addition, she pointed me to the water but there were no cups but there WAS a gross pile of dirty dishes underneath the water. Counter girl was VERY apathetic and disinterested. Maybe they go downhill during the summer....whatever it was I won’t be coming back! I’d expected better given the reviews......

Third place is my favorite coffee shop in Raleigh. They have delicious coffee and a ton of food options... From baked goods to breakfast burritos. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating.

This is my neighborhood coffee shop - a great place to meet colleagues or friends mid-week, or to walk in for breakfast on weekends. The coffee is good, Id say, the house blend is usually medium roasted. I see many people ordering specialty espresso drinks - not my thing. The bacon, egg and spinach breakfast burrito is my usual food pick. It is packed with spinach, and is a bit bitter, but the optional bacon makes it also indulgent. My kids always go for a bacon, egg and cheese bagel, and they share a cinnamon twist - a reasonable balance of nutrition and sweetness. :-)To me, the ambiance is also a great draw. I like walking there with my dog, and use one of the outsider tables; or I use an inside table for work meetings, and I sit on one of the loungy couches if I am there with family or friends. David, the owner, is a cool dude - calls patrons by their name, shows art from fledgling local artists and neighbors, and somehow seems to recruit and train interesting, complex, diligent staff.All out, my favorite place to drink coffee and fee grounded.

Love, love the coffee (any and all kinds) and space is comfy and inviting.

Wonderfully funky. Good breakfast and lunch items. Coffee in a real cup!

Really cozy shop with plenty of places to sit and get work done. Lots of cute goodies for sale too!

Great little coffee shop. Iced coffee was very good and they have a quiet atmosphere. Staff constantly cleaning things.

This is a GREAT coffee shop! Fun interior, they serve Larrys Beans coffee and a great selection of hot teas, and the staff is friendly and awesome. Recommended!

Nice neighborhood spot for coffee. A word to the wise: the drip coffees temperature is beyond human comprehension. Ask for an extra cup sleeve.

A really popular local, upscale hangout. Great selection of coffees and good bagels and pastries too.

Recommended by Larrys Coffee, their products are sold here. My latte and my friends food were delicious, a really cute local coffee shop. Staff were very friendly, if we lived in Raleigh I know this would become a favorite.

My personal favorite is an iced vanilla latte, and Third Place has one of the best Ive ever had. I also love the BLGT bagel sandwich (bacon lettuce goat cheese and tomato). Also for people complaining about the noise, have you never been to a coffee shop before? This is the norm. Ive seen plenty of people work diligently (and done so myself).

I have been here 5 separate occasions over the past 2 months and on every occasion my order has been delivered incorrectly or not at all. Everything on the menu is also pretty expensive for the quality and definitely not worth the wait. Its a cool location so I would only recommend Third Place if you dont plan on ordering anything.

The coffee is decent, and the atmosphere is quirky but chill. Some nice variety in types of seating. They have couches and cafe tables. Even some outdoor space.Free wifi for guests and a nice place to sit and read or work on the laptop for a while.

This is probably one of the cutest coffee shops that I have been to in a while. The staff was super friendly and the latte I ordered was (no lie) the best latte Ive ever had. And they do latte art!

An archetype of the independent neighborhood coffee shop. Goes without saying that the coffee and espresso drinks are good, with beans from Larry’s Coffee, which is less than a mile away. Good food for breakfast and lunch as well. But just hang out here for a little while and see all the regulars come and go and you get a feel for its place in the neighborhood. If you live nearby you’re almost guaranteed to see someone you know while you’re there. Only downside is that parking can be a challenge if you are driving. But you’ll figure it out.

The food and the coffee were so great! The staff also were friendly and nice. Definitely my favorite place

A lovely set up to sit and read or chat with a friend

Larrys Coffee is awesome. Cool atmosphere!

Fun, little coffee shop. Nothing fancy, but the pastries are fresh and the coffee always good and hot. Love the way the decor changes over time. Parking is a little ify, but worth it if youre in the Five Points area.

I forgot about 3rd place until I drove past it this morning. The staff was friendly and I like how they know the names of some of the customers. It makes the visit more personable

Quaint, little coffee shop, with some breakfast items. A little pricey, but well worth it. Outside seating is along Glenwood Ave which can be busy and noisy. Overall a nice place to enjoy a coffee with friends.

Ive been coming here since they opened. Live the coffee and other drinks but Ive had a hard time finding a sandwich that isnt really bland. Just my personal opinion.

Cozy place with good coffee and bakery items. Needs to be open later.

My favorite coffee shop in Raleigh. Great drinks, well crafted. Friendly service and ambiance.

This is my favorite coffee shop in Raleigh! There is a warm artistic atmosphere unpon entering and the staff knows the regulars by name and order. The food is delicious and the smoothies are just as good as well. Whenever I want to go out to coffee I will be found at Third Place!

Good bagels! Larrys beans. Yeah man.

Quirky little place. Very fast service, good coffee, and a wide variety of teas. They also sell old cassette audiobooks and dog treats.The photo I took is not exactly accurate since its a panorama, but the wall with selfies of the owner is just flat, not bulging. Space is a bit small, but there are 3 tables outside for additional seating.

A neighborhood cult favorite. Great to walk to in the morning if you live nearby. Also yummy bites in addition to their coffee and tea.

Good coffee and tasty food. Can be crowded sometimes.

This place has a great vibe to it. I had an awesome BLT and the coffee was fresh and affordable!

This place is great. Good coffee. Very chill.

Great latte at a great price! Cute, eclectic place. Plenty of seating. Parking can be challenging because there are only 4 spots.

Only had an iced caramel latte but it was THE BEST iced latte Ive ever had! Definitely going back for more! Food looked amazing!

Atmosphere is great for studying, coffee is good, and staff are friendly and accommodating. This might be my new favorite study spot.

Great place to meet for a cup of coffee. However restrooms should be in a cleaner shape.

First visit. Will not be the last. Fantastic Caramel latte!

Nice and warm on a cold morning. Smells wonderful and feels really cozy while enjoying my favorite drink.

Love. Love. Love Third Place. Its the first place I fell IN LOVE with my Soy Latte!!! Miss it now that I am in Carrboro.

Friendly staff but their coffee is not good at all! The syrups are bad. Coffee tastes like it came from a gas station. Might be more of a bake shop than anything else.

These guy have good coffee and great pastries. Small quaint, cozy place. Definitely recommend.

It was alright, over priced food for what you get. The ambiance was eclectic and a bit mish mashed. Service was fair.

A quaint little mom and pop coffee shop that just happens to be a short walk away from my home. The baristas and Dave are always friendly and the coffee is delicious -What more could you ask for?!

Love this place. Lovely staff and good pastries.

Cool neighborhood spot, yummy breakfast nibbles/sandwiches, etc. & always great service!

The food, coffee and smoothies are great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was a little overly eclectic and uncomfortable for a work space. The internet connection was so poor that it was not useable at all. The biggest problem with working here is that when they make espresso drinks they use something that makes such a loud banging noise that headphones all the way still wont mask it. If youre looking for a place to hang with friends its a win but if youre looking to concentrate even a little bit you need to find another place.

Easy atmosphere with good food and prices

Great local spot with friendly staff and a welcoming vibe. Also, the coffee is good.

I’ve been coming to Third Place off and on for over ten years. A true cafe. Even now, living twenty minutes away, friends and I still meet here every week.

A small, intimate neighborhood coffee shop with breakfast food. Has a groovy, laid-back vibe without the pretentiousness of a lot of coffee places.

Great prices. Weird vibe. Perfect.

Great environment, food and music. Perfect place to hangout with friends!

Love this little hole in the wall. Such great charm, really good food (get the Pico!), parking can be difficult sometimes but so worth it

Good coffeeshop. Great atmosphere. pretty good food.

Larry’s Beans, pumpkin bar is the best ever, friendly vibe, interesting items for sale, outdoor seating, all 👍🏼👍🏾

Great staff, cool vibe, good coffee and food!

Food and coffee were all delicious. Parking was not fun and although fairly big inside seating is tight and uncomfortable.

Good coffee. Nice place to visit.

Great place. Small, cozy, and most importantly, very good coffee.

Really good coffee and great art. I enjoyed the vibe here.

The ideal coffee shop. Cozy but not TOO cozy (i.e. claustrophobic), with a nice assortment of baked goods and some comfy couches and chairs so you can hang out for a while. And free Wi-Fi, of course. They also sell a nice assortment of beans to take home. Very warm and welcoming.

Cute, cozy, a little quirky and comfortable. Reminds me of some of the neighborhood coffee shops I visited when living in Seattle.