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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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Lively coffee shop with plants, murals, craft beer, and wine

coffee

plants

friendly staff

breakfast sandwiches

atmosphere

work spot

live music

parking

Featured in Eater

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

$1–10

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Cozy

Trendy

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Information

Lively coffee shop with plants, murals, craft beer, and wine

coffee

plants

friendly staff

breakfast sandwiches

atmosphere

work spot

live music

parking

Featured in Eater

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

$1–10

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Cozy

Trendy

The Optimist Raleigh by null

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The Optimist Raleigh by null

The Optimist Raleigh by null

The Optimist Raleigh by null

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