Aresa Hairston
The coffee was exceptional. I had the cinnamon toast crunch latte and it definitely tasted like cinnamon toast crunch. I also had the pecan croissant and again, it was delicious. The vibes were great. A nice little hidden gem to grab a cup of coffee or get some work done.
… moreAnais Ra Ilunga
This is one of the most unique coffee shops I’ve experienced so far. The drink selection are very unique. The drinks are made with fresh ingredients, herbs and spices! I tried the blueberry coffee tonic, over ice and it was amazing! I can’t wait to come back and try another drink. I also got a fresh croissant and OMG, it was so buttery and decadent! The customer service is very genuine too! I really enjoyed my experience here!
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42 & Lawrence coffee shop has such a lovely vibe. What brought me in initially were the unique latte names and flavors. Love Potion is my favorite so far but every time I turn around there’s another flavor I want to try. The owner has clearly added her style and magic touch to the atmosphere inside. There are plants all around and unique sitting arrangements; a bar at the window with unique stools, a bar along the barista’s station, and several tables. There is also outside seating available too. Thank you so much for providing an intriguing and calming atmosphere to enjoy coffee in downtown!
… moreRuth Landé
Visiting Raleigh for 3 days for a work thing and came here twice. Excellent macchiato, tasty pastries and really nice staff. A great way to start a day.
… moreLee Sugg
This place is amazing and the people that run it have a really good heart. I always make time to stop in when I’m around. Great place to eat, drink, chat or work. And check out the brown sugar shaken espresso, you won’t be disappointed!
… moreMichael Torbert
I had high hopes for this cafe, especially given their website’s promise of the “ultimate cafe experience” with “quality, creativity, and style.” Sadly, my experience fell well short of those expectations.
Atmosphere:
The space is small and cozy, but part of the seating area near the window was blocked by equipment, making it unnecessarily difficult to find a spot to sit.
Service:
While the staff was friendly, they forgot to make our coffee. After waiting by the counter for a while, they told us to have a seat and assured us they’d bring it over. Unfortunately, it took them 20 minutes to realize we’d been forgotten before they finally prepared our order.
Food:
The lattes tasted good, indicating high-quality coffee and milk. However, there was no latte art at all, despite the beautifully crafted designs featured on their website. They simply poured the milk in, with no sign of the creativity or style they advertise.
Overall, this was far from the “ultimate cafe experience” they claim to deliver.
… moreJared Contrascere
If you are a coffee afficionado, this is a café for you. They serve excellence in a cup.
From their mindful selection of artisan, sustainable beans, to their atmosphere and friendliness, 42 & Lawrence has stood out from their competition. Their espresso is yummy, their lattes are unique and delicious (try the Taj Mahal!), and their pastries are top-notch.
I go to Raleigh once a year for 42 & Lawrence! (…And also for a tech conference.) This is one of the best cafés you’ll ever visit!
… moreSamantha Post
Obsessed with the Love Potion #42. It’s the perfect mix of hot chocolate and coffee. You can tell the flavor is from real chocolate and not artificial sweetener/flavoring. Also big bonus that this shop is focused on sustainability. It’s the best of both worlds & I highly recommend!
… moreNoelle Dixon
42 & Lawrence is a very cool vibe in downtown Raleigh. The place itself is small so I can see it being crammed inside when it’s busy, however it does have some seating.
I had the lavender cloud. The cloud is a cold foam infused with their homemade lavender syrup. They also make about 4-5 syrups. The drink is like nothing I’ve had before. It was so good! It gets 5 stars.
The person I was with had their eggnog coffee and a croissant. Both of which he said were very good. In total he’d give those items a 4.5 star review.
Overall, I’m giving it a 4 just bc I want to try another drink to taste the coffee. I’ll adjust my review once I try a regular latte. I’m not rating the food bc I didn’t eat the food there but I was told it comes from other local bakeries around the area.
… moreJy
Lovely corner for people watching. Outside seating available. Ample inside seating for intimate conversations as well as communal experience. Good Americano coffee, great selection of teas including herbal, served iced or hot. Nice counter display adds to the flow of the store. Bathrooms for patrons only.
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