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Caribou Coffee
1408 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States
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MB
Review №1

Good coffee. Kids at work there are nice. Parking is a little funny, but Im going again.

br
Review №2

I love when I find a Caribou! The staff was very nice. The service was prompt. The coffee was well made!

ca
Review №3

My place to go for good tasting quality coffee. So much better than star bucks, trust me. Whenever Im near I make it a point to stop. Hoping one will come to southwestern Virginia soon. This is a must stop, forget Starbucks people, try thus chain out. I had been buying and drinking their coffee pods long before I knew that a store was open in NC

Th
Review №4

Awesome people, awesome service. Respectful, polite and speedy.

Ab
Review №5

I was surprised at how much I really liked their iced coffees. Starbucks was packed and understaffed as usual so I decided to try somewhere else and caribou is just as good if not better despite not having as many options. I did wait about 10-15 minutes for my two xl iced coffees but that is to be expected so close to/on campus.

Ed
Review №6

Conveniently located near the University of North Carolina. The service and the coffee is exactly what you would expect from all coffee shops. Friendly service. Great coffee. Enjoy!

Ha
Review №7

Favorite place in the Chapel Hill are for coffee! Spent lots of time here when I was a student at UNC and I always make a point to visit when I’m back in town. Great coffee, great atmosphere, and very friendly employees! Thanks Caribou

Ro
Review №8

The nicest Baristas, they are so polite and kind! Their shift was on Monday morning and I will definitely will be coming back again. Such a great experience :)

P'
Review №9

Great atmosphere and good coffee. Stopped in for a quick hot mocha. I had no issues with the staff, atmosphere, and coffee. But not being from the US I couldnt log into the WiFi since I didnt have a local phone carrier. It might have been possible but I didnt stay long enough to try and work through it.

Ta
Review №10

Foods good but its super pricey. Not worth the price but still good.

Ma
Review №11

Let me tell all who listens; The White Chocolate Strawberry is the Truth

Pe
Review №12

Nice vibe, friendly service. Great coffee

Ja
Review №13

Great spot to study or grab coffee. They offer a meeting room that can reserved. I would absolutely return. It’s just a bit small in the dining area.

Jo
Review №14

As a customer I would appreciate the opportunity to tip the server using my credit card. Servers work hard to provide quick courteous service and create a nice atmosphere. They deserve a tip.

Ca
Review №15

Great relax place to enjoy a decent cup of coffee. Excellent customer service by Analiese and her partner with many earings. Thanks for the hospitality.

Ra
Review №16

I love their coffee. A lot better than Starbucks by a long shot. The apple fritters are warmed and delicious. The smoothies are good. Only problem: No Drive-thru. Other locations have a Drive-thru.

TL
Review №17

Beware how hot they hear up a breakfast sandwich. It was so hot it took 10 mins to cool. The bacon was practically raw. First and last try

Ke
Review №18

Great coffee shop, friendly staff, quick service.

sa
Review №19

We love Caribou Coffee! Everytime we are in the Raleigh area we stop here.

Th
Review №20

I love this place. My favorite is lakeshore for home coffee. Love their app for morning pickups

Ma
Review №21

Service is excellent, Staff is friendly, Coffee is better than Starbucks to be honest and I love Starbucks, The white chocolate campfire mocha is to die for. If you havent tried this place you really are missing out. Highly recommend.

Br
Review №22

Unlike other coffee shops, Caribou Coffee has plenty of seating. They have a large outdoor patio area with plenty of seating as well. I got a large black coffee, it was good, and my colleague got an iced coffee. The location is convenient in Chapel Hill before you get to the downtown part where it gets too congested.

Jo
Review №23

Clean, pleasant, fast, hot, delicious. What more could you want?

Mi
Review №24

A huge fan of their hot mocha. Not sweet, just the best thing on a cold rainy day. Excellent staff.

Gl
Review №25

Great Machiato molt. Friendly staff and fast service

Kr
Review №26

First time coming to a caribou coffee and I am in love .great staff. Not a lot of room as it was packed with U.N.C. students but it didnt bother me at all. I ordered a small frozen coffee which blew me away and was so good I am actually ordering a second one as I type this . Also ordered a maple syrup oatmeal and the lady behind the counter told me about a secret they do at the shop where the employee puts a pure cane sugar packet on to of the oatmeal. And my guest had a lemon poppyseed slice of bread and a maple syrup sausage bagel. All of it was amazing. Spent 20.00 and for everything we got you cant beat it. We will be back and soon

Ac
Review №27

Very good customer service . First time visiting and was a nice experience ! Helpful and friendly workers !

Ja
Review №28

The coffee was pretty good, I ordered a cappuccino and I hate to be picky but the foam just wasn’t right. I may just be spoiled from my time in Australia. Food was good and the music was giving off the right vibes for a Sunday morning. I was satisfied and would go back.

Tw
Review №29

Love the bou!Friendly helpful staff and excellent drink!

Ke
Review №30

I love the coffee here and the staff is friendly. Better coffee than the competition.

Sh
Review №31

Always great service and awesome coffee!!

Ch
Review №32

Almost no one was masked, except employees.

CM
Review №33

Nice outdoor space

G
Review №34

All these years Ive been driving by this spot. I stopped by yesterday. What a lovely coffee shop. Not cramped at all. A good mix of different types of seating... loveseats, tall tables, regular tables. The coffee was fantastic, and the service was great and friendly. The baked goods looked yummy, but I didnt indulge. I feel like I discovered a gem.

Cl
Review №35

The pastries at Caribou Coffee are really fresh and delicious. Won’t disappoint. The armchairs by the fireplace always look incredibly comfortable especially if one needs to relax after a walk on a cold winter day. Always have enjoyed a pleasant and relaxing experience at Caribou.

Da
Review №36

This place rules for a casual, warm atmosphere and a good study spot. Good coffee, good people, and overall a quality experience. Be mindful if you need a plug, there are some up high on the walls and in odd corners.

Ke
Review №37

Sucked. Manager. Unprofessional.

Lo
Review №38

My favorite coffee ☕shop in NC

vi
Review №39

Love the coffees

AL
Review №40

Good coffee and chocolate.,

Mi
Review №41

Turtle mocha..enough said!

Le
Review №42

This coffee shop is good. The light is warm and bright. The decoration makes me feels like home. They do not have a variety of coffee and tea to choose from, but what they have in the menu are great. Also, they sell very tasty desserts. Nice place to study and hang out with friends!

Sa
Review №43

Nice location for coffee that is convenient to a lot of different places on Franklin street. Parking can be a challenge here and unfortunately it gets very dusty and has lots of cobwebs in the corners. I pointed out some particularly large ones to the owner and he shrugged and said adds to the ambiance.

Ca
Review №44

I come once a week, regularly meet with a niece and her mother. Service is great, staff is friendly; it is always full of happy customers. Coffee is delicious.

Ro
Review №45

Caribou has a lot of the prerequisite demands that I require for a coffee house. First it must have a great tasting dark roast to offer. Second, I like to smell coffee when I walk through the door. Third, I dont like a lot of Q & A when I order my cup. Usually my ordering critique is right to the point. They also have plenty of free parking. Located at Franklin & Estes right at the bus stop for the D bus, the F, and the 400 to Durham. Great job guys....keep it up! Oh yeah, I saw a watering bowl for the pups outside.

Jo
Review №46

Service was excellent. Coffee was excellent. Love the comfortable leather chairs. Decor is inviting. Good mix of customers. Very encouraging to see everyone. Oh, did I say the coffee was excellent?

Gw
Review №47

I just had a most wonderful experience with my extended coffee family. I was offered a straw this morning, now this occurs every morning nothing new there, except that she explained that this was a earth 🌎 friendly straw, that I could wash and reuse! Kudos Caribou, I just fell more in love with my coffee family

Ma
Review №48

I enjoyed my latte I also enjoyed the clean environment the good-looking people reading their books enjoying their coffee however they put too much sugar Matcha without asking if she wanted sugar. My suggestion no sugar pre added without consultation other than that minor problem Caribou Coffee is in an excellent location and Im going there tomorrow

Ra
Review №49

I come here all the time as I work remotely and the store is always clean, the baristas are incredibly friendly and kind, my drink is always right, and there’s always a place to sit. Wifi is fast and reliable! Parking is the only issue as it’s a popular place so sometimes it can be a challenge to find a spot!

Th
Review №50

The kind of places that taste great and gives you a little pizazz to start your day. Frappes in the summer are vital.

Al
Review №51

Better than Starbucks!

Ke
Review №52

Best hot chocolate made by any chain, period. Better than most independent coffee shops too

Bi
Review №53

Cozy place. Nice staff. Yummy looking pastry. Good selection of coffee drinks.

Ul
Review №54

Great place, great stuff, used to be my favorite coffee shop, but not anymore. They sell medium roast coffee for outrageous price that really confuses me. When I ask them for regular coffee they say they are running some kind of special on medium roast for over $3 for a medium cup. They say that they have dark roast and decaf for regular price but I cant get my regular coffee for normal rate. Never confuse your customer, he will stop coming to your business.

Ta
Review №55

The place was packed but the staff handled it well and kept everything moving smoothly. Decent coffee, nothing stellar or terrible. Staff was friendly and polite. Really, all in all a good coffee shop.

pr
Review №56

Caribou always provides excellent coffee. This place is really good if not for the usually full parking area. Still give it 5 stars for everything awesome.

sa
Review №57

Burnt coffee, uneatable breakfast sandwich, and they didn’t give me an apple fritter I paid for.

Ch
Review №58

Great coffee. Relaxing atmosphere. Love the hot apple blast.

Ta
Review №59

A wonderful place to go drink delicious coffee and sit, read or relax. The atmosphere is so warm and inviting. Great place!!!

au
Review №60

Nice place with good service.

Gr
Review №61

Best coffee shop Ive ever been to. The staff is spectacular and all of the drinks and snacks are delicious. Despite being part of a franchise this place is so special and homey.

Br
Review №62

Ive been to this place many times after moving to the triangle. It is consistently inconsistent. I find that Ive had great coffees and terrible coffees with the exact same order. The atmosphere is great though with WiFi, strong AC and lots of tables for working. Its a good coffee shop experience, assuming you dont care too much about the actual coffee.

Al
Review №63

Kit is awesome and always make people feel welcome. Definitely should not be considered a training Caribou as they didn’t even properly train me. I’ll go down the road to Starbucks or to the Briar Creek location.

Ra
Review №64

Great drinks. Not so great service.Ive gone maybe 4 times now and obviously still have questions about the menu before I order a drink. I have had a different cashier every time and each one gets visibly and verbally frustrated when I ask whats the difference between a cooler and signature drink? The first time I wanted to know if it was coffee vs espresso. No theyre both coffee. okay. Today I asked what the difference between a caramel high rise and caramel cooler was. If I got a frozen caramel high rise would it be exactly the same as a caramel cooler? The cashier starts explaining to me what a northern light is and I had to be like I didnt ask about that drink. Idk if she might have been hard of hearing but she became very agitated. It seems pretty normal for cashiers here to not actually care about the people who come in.

B
Review №65

This is my favorite coffee shop in the area for studying. There is a good mix of comfortable chairs and tables, the music is usually a nice background sound, the baristas are always quick and cheerful, and theres almost always somewhere open to sit. The only downside is the parking lot, which is small, but theres 10 min parking spots for if you need to run in and grab some coffee quick.

Da
Review №66

Husband usually comes here for some studying and so he wanted to show me around Chapel Hill a bit and stop by. Food was great but the coffee... honestly wasn’t very impressed. Upon walking in there’s a strange smell, like hot “too many people in here” smell. And the coffee, both times I’ve had it, had a powdery bad milk after taste. If I ever come here again it will just be for the food- to go.

An
Review №67

Very cheerful and friendly staff, soothing and productive atmosphere. One of the best caribou locations Ive been to!

Aa
Review №68

Clean place, good staff, parking is dodgy at times, lots of uni students, little loud.It is good coffee in a university town, which means students... LOTS of students. When you can find those odd times when they are not mobbing the store you can enjoy 2-3 hours of relaxation.

bi
Review №69

If you like caribou this place will not disappoint. staff is friendly, place is comfortable. just be aware that you often will not find parking, and if you do, your choice of seats inside may be limited.

Sa
Review №70

Super comfy atmosphere great for studying or just hanging out

Ye
Review №71

One of the bad dark chocolate mocha that I have had. The one on Maynard makes the best dark chocolate mocha and close second is Brier Creek. Staff are courteous.

Bi
Review №72

Awesome! The staff and management at this location is stellar. Michael does a great job of thinking about his community. I highly recommend it!-Billy

Pa
Review №73

Love the bou coffee. Parking is an issue as is seating. Usually full, as others like it too! Like that they have unisex restrooms with sign prominently posted to be inclusive of all in NC.when in Chapel Hill, I always stop for a cup of coffee.

Da
Review №74

Such a unique coffee shop, loved the little touches they add to the drinks. would HIGHLY recommend

Ja
Review №75

Quaint, quiet, pleasant. Compared to Starbucks coffee, Caribou has pleasant all around ambience and acceptable, quick brews as opposed to the formers absolutely monochromatic dark brew. Nice sides as well, pleasant pastries and nice chairs. Will certainly come again.

Th
Review №76

Coffee is wonderful. Atmosphere is great!Service is terrific! They only need a bigger parking lot.

Sh
Review №77

They customized my chai tea latte. They gave me my preferred pumpkin and dark chocolate. It was divine.

Je
Review №78

Clean, friendly staff, great coffee!

Cr
Review №79

I will always stop when I find a Caribou. The mocha has an extra shot of espresso than most you will find. I have always like more coffee flavor with hints of chocolate instead of mostly chocolate with a hint of coffee

Ch
Review №80

Apple fritter was yummy so was my mocha latte

vi
Review №81

Wonderful coffee, love to come here when we visit Carrboro

Re
Review №82

Really nice, personable staff. Coffee is great. Love the cozy seating. I wish I wasnt so busy because Id hang out there every day if I could!

Ca
Review №83

I love people who smile. Everyone was super pleasant. Great experience and great iced coffee!

Mi
Review №84

Unfortunately we dont have a Caribou coffee where I live, but its always a treat to visit this one while Im in town. The Mint Condition Mocha will always be my favorite!

CJ
Review №85

Absolute go-to coffee shop. Best hot chocolate in town, very rich and creamy. Try the dark chocolate hot chocolate!

An
Review №86

One of my favorite neighborhood go to place. Absolutely love it.

Da
Review №87

One of the best non Starbucks coffee experiences you’ll have. Caribou has great tasting coffee at reasonable prices.

Da
Review №88

Incredible service, start to finish!

Pa
Review №89

Better than Starbucks. I wish we still had a Caribou back home.

Ga
Review №90

This place is always busy. Nice place to relax with a drink, if you can get a parking spot.

Sa
Review №91

Friendly staff. Not too crowded in the evenings.

Ke
Review №92

Very friendly and great atmosphere! I like that they have muliple chocolate choices for a mocha, the dark chocolate mocha is very good.

Ja
Review №93

Caribou Coffee is awesome, I love local coffee shops and this one is really something else. There are plenty of tables and free wifi to study or work on class work. The staff is friendly and of course the coffee is great!

ar
Review №94

A local hangout for Chapel Hillers but far enough from the college to avoid the college coffee shop cliché. Excellent coffee choices and breakfast treats that range from baked goods to egg white sandwiches. In the summer their chillier drinks shine, while in the fall and winter a welcoming heat will keep you going through your day

Ch
Review №95

My husband and I both love Caribou. The staff is always friendly. Definitely recommend.

An
Review №96

Good service, needs to work on their research. Promised discount if correct guess on why Marie Curie got a Nobel. I said chemistry, and I was corrected that it was physics. I guess the second Nobel prize does not count.

Am
Review №97

My new favorite hangout spot. Comfy seating, and friendly staff!

Ch
Review №98

Friendy and wonderful location.

Jo
Review №99

Somehow its a chain, yet feels homey and small-town. Good and unpretentious service, good coffee and great atmosphere.

Fa
Review №100

Ruckzuck loves stopping here every time were in Chapel Hill! Great people! Great coffee and superb mini donuts!

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  • Address:1408 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, United States
  • Site:https://locations.cariboucoffee.com/us/nc/chapel-hill/1408-east-franklin-street
  • Phone:+1 919-968-3735
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–1PM
  • Thursday:6AM–5PM
  • Friday:7AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7AM–5PM
  • Sunday:6AM–5PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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