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The Optimist Raleigh

Coffee shop · Raleigh ·

The Optimist Raleigh

Coffee shop · Raleigh ·
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Born in 2020 and now growing, The Optimist brews with Black & White beans and excels at friendly hospitality. Spotlighted by Axios for new locations and by WALTER Magazine for quality drinks and work-friendly vibes.

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Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, craft beer & wine

coffee
plants
friendly staff
breakfast sandwich
atmosphere
work from home
seasonal drinks
avocado toast
Google Rating
4.3 (447)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Featured in Eater
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1000 Brookside Dr STE 109, Raleigh, NC 27604 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Cozy
Trendy
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Information

Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, craft beer & wine

coffee
plants
friendly staff
breakfast sandwich
atmosphere
work from home
seasonal drinks
avocado toast
Google Rating
4.3 (447)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Featured in Eater
Featured in

1000 Brookside Dr STE 109, Raleigh, NC 27604 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Cozy
Trendy
The Optimist Raleigh by null
The Optimist Raleigh by null
The Optimist Raleigh by null
The Optimist Raleigh by null
The Optimist Raleigh by null
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