Idle Hour Coffee Roasters

I stopped by Idle Coffee for a quick iced latte and was a bit surprised when my caramel oat milk latte rang up at $8.30—whew! That said, it was a great latte. I ended up adding an extra shot, and I really appreciated the quality of their espresso. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. I’m not in this part of town often, but I’ll definitely be back to treat myself again.

First, the seating was noticeably dirty. i ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee, took about 2 sips and the rest was just ice, as you’ll see in the picture. I didn’t expect them to fill the entire cup with ice like that for that price…never had that happen at any other coffee place. I probably would’ve asked for light ice if I had known. As a parent, I like to try new coffee shops and bring my kids along. It’s like a tradition. So I asked about kid-friendly options. The “refresher” they had on the menu is just sparkling water with a splash of syrup and they were charging over $4 for that…It felt like a low-effort drink with a high-effort price. Then I asked if I could just get a small cup of milk for my child, and they said they’d have to charge me the price of a hot chocolate for iThat made absolutely no sense. It wasn’t about the money. Sometimes, a small gesture like offering a splash of milk for a toddler can make a customer feel welcome. Instead, I felt like every little thing was about squeezing money out of customers. The space is also very tight, and overall, the vibe seemed more focused on profit than customer experience. Definitely not a family-friendly spot in my opinion. And won’t be coming back. Too many coffee shops around that doesn’t feel like a rip off.

Absolutely loved my visit to Idle Hour Coffee Roasters! The ambiance was warm and inviting, the kind of place that instantly makes you want to stay a while. The interior is beautifully designed, with cozy seating and just the right vibe for a relaxed coffee break or getting some work done. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, greeting us with a smile and making the experience feel personal and genuine. The coffee was Incredible. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into every cup. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area. Idle Hour is a gem!

I bought a gluten free blueberry loaf and a Café Latte. The loaf was very good and moist but the Latte lacked in coffee. Unfortunately it tasted more like coffee milk than milky coffee, if that makes sense. If they were next to each other I probably would buy the blueberry loaf here but the coffee from Jubala.

Matcha latte (good overall but it wasn’t really hot) and reg latte were delicious! But the real winner was the avocado toast (so freaking good) I didn’t have time to take a pic but it was gone in 2 seconds 😅 we will definitely be back! Great staff too.

I always loved this coffee shop when I lived in Raleigh but I had a particularly good time when I was there today early in the morning. The atmosphere here is top notch and they do a great job of providing many breakfast options that don’t require a kitchen, like breads, donuts, cakes, biscotti, etc. I believe they even roast their own beans! If you are in the area, definitely give this place a try. Parking is ample and prices are (mostly) reasonable.

Orange marmelade cake is absolutely amazing, but staff was not very friendly or helpful. Came in about 30 minutes before close and younger girl, running the register, seemed irritated that people were still coming in, even though there were plenty of customers still sitting. Took our order, but seemed pretty standoff-ish when talking to us about the order. Ended up just taking the cake and coffee to go. Again, NOTHING was wrong with the food/drinks, but the staff could be nicer. EDIT: It’s funny how Idle Hour is only replying to the more positive reviews… Doesn’t seem like y’all are making much effort to do better, if any at all.

Nice ambience, staff was friendly, coffee excellent. A well-made cappuccino is worth 4 stars, so that’s what they get from me. However, we probably won’t go back because of the food. First, the desserts are very pretty but are very much form over function. My key lime pie was delicious once I unearthed it from the whipped cream and layers of white chocolate. My partner’s mushroom-shaped cheesecake was mostly gelatin and again, solid panels of white chocolate. And they are served on tiny plates, making it hard to cut into with your fork and not spray chocolate everywhere as it splinters off. Finally, we ordered breakfast sandwiches which are delivered by an outside vendor (Matt’s) and then reheated by staff. They take the trouble to dismantle and heat up the different layers (English muffin and egg/cheese/meat) which is great. But this should result in a toasty muffin and fully heated innards. Instead the muffin was warm but totally soft and the sausage was cool in the center — not safe to eat. If they were located closer to our home we might give them another shot, but there are so many other places to try in the area.