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

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