Rude Awakening coffee house

This place is an absolute gem 💎! Great vibe and charm in spades. I had the pleasure of chatting the owner and found that they opened in downtown Fayetteville in 1999. A courageous undertaking considering this area was quite undesirably seedy and crime infested back then. In fact, this shop was at the forefront of a decades long revitalization of what is now a thriving hub of arts, entertainment, and a plethora of foodie options. I always enjoy the outside seating which provides front row view to experience the sights and sounds of Hay St: a prime spot to chill and people watch (after about 8 pm on weekends you are guaranteed to NOT be bored :-) And yes, they're open to 12 midnight on weekends (10 pm during the week) making it the go-to option for late work/study. This is exceptional since there are are very few coffee shops in all of North Carolina serving these hours. A truly iconic establishment that would be very much worth a visit... Most highly recommended 👍🏾

Two words: Coffee. Flight. It’s divine. Every drink we’ve gotten has been something to write home about. Staff is friendly and helpful. The space is a little awkward due to the narrow building, but everything they serve is worth the squish and they do have a good amount of seating. Just be ready to scootch by! They have desserts, lunch choices, fruit, chocolate bars, and killer gifts/art for sale. Try one of everything. No regrets.

Came back to North Carolina for a second time and had to hit this spot up this AM. Staff is always friendly and willing to engage in conversation. The Mocha always hits. Rude awakening is a beautiful shop located in downtown Fayetteville and honestly is a hidden gem. They made baked goods that are tasty and def a bang for your buck. The coffee is always perfectly done, beans not burned, milk not over steamed, perfect temp. The place has plenty of other things to purchase. I highly recommended stopping in and grabbing a cup.

OMG, this place is amazing it's like a hidden jewel. I came to town and wanted to find a place for coffee and dessert, and I did, yeah. The staff was so nice and patient on describing all these different deserts and coffee. The final results were so good. The conversation was so good with other customers . The decorations were so pretty, and the inside and outside seating area was so nice. I definitely would go back.

Absolutely love this little gem of a coffee shop! The ladies behind the counter are as kind and welcoming as can be—always a smile and great conversation. The coffee drinks are spot-on, and while the inside seating is a bit tight, they more than make up for it with an awesome selection of baked goods, smoothies, and even ice cream (yes, please!). There’s outdoor seating in the front if you like to people-watch, and a charming little courtyard in the back if you're after something quieter. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular, even if it’s your first visit. Support your local coffee joints—places like this are what make a community special! ☕🍪🍦🌿

This place has great reviews for a reason. Sweet courtyard in the back. Plenty of shade. Great food and service. Just stopped by for a coffee and stayed to work most of the day. Perfect. 💝 Park at the library for free parking. Otherwise, it’s $1 an hour.

Morgan and Nicki were great! I earned a free drink from the reward system and they were celebrating their anniversary so I got a slice of cake and a little moon pie!! Everyone there is so nice and the vibes are great. Also lots of great pastry options and fun Fayetteville trinkets!! So much variety from tea and coffee to cake and even some children’s books! Definitely a place worth checking out.

Cutest little coffeeshop in Fayetteville! Grab a drink and walk straight back to the courtyard to stay awhile. It is very chill regardless of where you sit actually. The decor is very eclectic. The have reto items, locally-sourced goods, and your general coffee shop merch. The counter where you order drinks is a little tight if there's traffic. But people who work here and patronize the business are so kind and there's never any issues. I had the cortado and was impressed it was made with perfect espresso - milk ratio. My friend ordered iced tea; it's something they didn't have readily available but they brewed it for her! Excellent customer service.

Pretty average independent coffee shop. Nothing wrong with being average. And it's not Dunkin or Starbucks which I refuse to patronize. So I drove 6 miles out of the way. Worth it to keep to my principles. I got a coffee to go, a spinach/feta croissant, and a truffle. The coffee itself, from Magnolia Roasters in Charlotte NC, was probably good but was made too weak, a serious flaw. I got a pound (3/4 actually - don't get me started) to take home so we'll see how it is when I make it correctly. The croissant was excellent, light and flaky but not so flaky as to seem dry, and the cheese wasn't excessive and gooey so the spinach flavor came through. Rather salty but I'm fine with that. The interior is nothing special and pretty tight but does have a bit of that comfy feeling that I expect from a coffee shop. The back patio though was very nice, tucked between the brick walls of the neighboring buildings and furnished with umbrella covered tables and hanging plants. And the storefront is very pretty - see my photo. The refrigerated dessert case was broken so the sign said inquire about them but I didn't. I'm not sure if they serve lunch or breakfast sandwiches. I had the truffle later. It was champagne/ginger I think. Very good, and larger than most. Firm dark chocolate shell, lots of ginger flavor in the filling and crystals on top. And with a mass-produced candy bar costing over a dollar these days, a good deal at $3. In the end, my rating comes to the coffee. If they can't serve an excellent cup then I have to dock no matter how good everything else was. And so easy to fix: just brew it stronger!

I have stopped in here on a few occasions to grab a coffee for Husband as we strolled downtown. I also have the board game Fayetteville-opoly that they sell here. It's such a cute little place, but I just don't drink coffee. On a recent morning, we were downtown for breakfast and the place wasn't open, so we came to Rude Awakening to regroup. I did not know they had food here! I had a really nice flaky pastry with leeks and cheese, it was delicious. I also (along with the help of the wonderful barista) decided to have my first ever chai tea latte. And now my life will never be the same. Husband chose to go the make your own breakfast sandwich route and was very pleased. The outside seating on a nice morning and that awesome latte, made me such a happy gal.

Came back to North Carolina for a second time and had to hit this spot up this AM. The Mocha always hits. Rude awakening is a beautiful shop located in downtown Fayetteville and honestly is a hidden gem. They made baked goods that are tasty and def a bang for your buck. The coffee is always perfectly done, beans not burned, milk not over steamed, perfect temp. The place has plenty of other things to purchase. I highly recommended stopping in and grabbing a cup.

Loved the ambiance and hip vibe. Loved the inclusivity stickers on the door and the back patio was super cute. Prices were fine. Muffins were about $2 each and were okay. We got 2 muffins, a hot tea, two ciders, and 2 lattes for $25. Not bad. But, my latte, which was made with oat milk and therefore more expensive ($5.50 v. $4), was severely weak. Like, I debated whether there was even any bean in it. Vibe check was spot on. Product was lacking.

Take your coffee money and spend it elsewhere. This was on my coffee crawl list. I came in to purchase a beverage to be told my the employee that I could not bring in another coffee I had in hand. I asked if I could purchase to go and the employee told me I couldn't and that it was the rules of the business that no outside drinks were allowed. When walking in I didn't notice a sign at the entrance. I came in to purchase a beverage flight and was told no. To which I then asked if I could order any drink to go and I was also told no. I'm unsure if this is the normal customer service they give to any one of color but the other customer ahead of me got better service.

Good coffee but limited food options first thing in the morning. Was hoping for something more than just a wrapped muffin.

(DoorDash delivery order by the way) Coffee was good. I got the coffee freeze and it was really tasty. However... "Veggie box lunch" was depressing. Extra disappointing because they're coffee looked amazing and I was so excited to see a veggie option. The cookie was really good but the "sandwich" was literally just bun, cheese, one piece of lettuce, and a tomato. I was so disappointed. I bought that to take to work and spent my shift starving because I ate an air sandwich.

I never leave reviews. Unfortunately, this will be my first review ever and it is not a good one. I wasn't expecting the name of this coffee joint to literally describe this business. The lady at the front counter was RUDE. Very bad customer service from behind the counter by both employees. This place has so much potential but I will not ever waste a dime here again. The coffee was mid. Hardly any coffee beans at all just milk. And they didn't even fill my cup up. The chairs outside were completely wet and the place could use a bit of TLC. I saw this place on TikTok and knew it was a place I must check out. I thought what a better place to have my birthday coffee. Nope, we were completely disappointed. The only good thing was my wife's tea which was just a tea bag in hot water with honey. No way to mess that up. We will not be returning.

They used to have a peanut butter chololate muffin that was to die for! Not sure if they still do!

This unique coffee shop in downtown Fayetteville was an excellent treat after dining out. The atmosphere of the coffee shop was so relaxing and would be a great place to study or hang out with friends. There was a huge variety of drinks from frappes, lattes, hot chocolate, and mochas. They have any kind of milk needed for all dietary restrictions. Sugar free options of flavoring were also available! We had a SF Raspberry latte with almond milk and a hot chocolate. We also got one of their Bundt cakes which was delicious. The service was excellent. The baristas were attentive and made sure that the order was correct. and Definitely will be coming back!

Wonderful coffee in a quirky coffee shop. Staff is super friendly and the shop is full of interesting knick knacks. Fun place to hang out

My family & I stopped by this morning for a quick cup of coffee. And we were welcomed by two super friendly faces. It took us some time to understand the menu and they were completely patient with us as we figured out what we wanted to try from their speciality menu. Definitely recommend checking out this super cute coffee shop.

Came in on a rainy Saturday morning, ordered two breakfast croissants, two matchas and two pastries. Our matchas were delicious but our breakfast sandwiches came out on a normal sandwich roll, completely cold. Honestly, a 5 year old could make a better sandwich. Was really disappointed that they didn't communicate they were out of the croissants because we definitely would've purchased them. The pastries were okay but would have been much better served warm. The atmosphere is very quirky, it's very tight and small inside so it would be best to visit this location on a good weather day so you can enjoy the courtyard.

I was in Fayetteville for my brother's wedding and needed real coffee. Rude Awakening hit the spot. The Carmel and Vanilla lattes I ordered were fresh, smooth and not overly sweet. Their beans were roasted recently and of good quality. The espresso pour was on point and not overly extracted. It was worth the drive from the hotel. Adorable place, with friendly workers. It's too bad it was raining because it has a cute little sitting areas out back too. When I'm back in town this is where I will come for coffee again!

I've been her a handful of times, my fave drink is the Mexican blend hot chocolate. Yum ! It's not a huge place so it gets packed easily. They have a cute little patio in the back and some seating inside as well.

I visited rude awakening in Fayetteville, NC the coffee was too milky and espresso was bad. just disappointed when you pay $6 for a bad coffee.

Located in a very cute portion of Fayetteville, Rude Awakening did just what I needed it to do. It provided me with a decent iced latte, oat milk style and a mocha with oat milk for my wife. I was out of coffee for my home brewing so I also grabbed a bag of Rude Awakening's whole bean Downtown blend. While they offered some options from a local roaster in the area, those bags were all around two months old. Not great turnover on the fresh roasted bean market. The coffee shop, especially where you order is very crowded. I love how they squeeze so much cool stuff in there but with three of us in line and another trying to pass through to get to additional seating it was a bit of a tight fit. The lady running the cash register was so nice!

I came to get some coffee from this very highly recommended Rude Awakening Coffee house. I came with a friend and she has been there before and stated their coffees are amazing. I ordered something for myself and for her and the customer service was terrible. When we first walked in and came to the register the lady did a deep sigh. My friend and I looked at each other and dismissed it. She took our order and was very rude & unfriendly. When we were getting ready to pay I told her my friend has a loyal program with them and she was very rude and her nonverbal spoke louder than words. While we were waiting for our drinks to be prepared a handful of people walked in at one time. They were standing there for about 5 mins. Her demeanor was the same and was rude to the next clients behind us. She said "if you can move the line this way" while she slammed something on the counter. Most definitely an unpleasant experience

A coffee shop that also doubles as an eclectic shop with some local flair. It's one of the mainstays of Downtown Fayetteville that always has people around. With COVID still in effect, sitting within the store isn't very viable, but you can grab an outdoor seat. It's pretty cool inside though with all of the random novelty gifts for purchase. It's definitely a cozy space, but is welcoming. They also have desserts for sale that vary with the selection. I ended up getting their cheesecake that had some caramel topping and nuts. It was a good cheesecake. The coffee is pretty good too. I ended up getting a mocha iced latte and enjoyed the strong coffee taste that did not come across watered down. Overall, it's a good local coffee shop that has a lot of local resources and random things. Check it out if you're in the area!

I love it here, their coffee and bakery's are great! The employees are welcoming. I recommend them

A gem in downtown Fayetteville. The coffee I tried wasn't the most amazing thing ever but it was good and drinkable. The place is super eclectic, tight space on the inside, and outside seating.

I travel for work and it's starting to pick back up. When in a new town I always try finding the quaint local shops instead of the other guys, this is the best experience I've found in a while. The decor is unique and eclectic, I spent most of the time looking around at all the different pieces - what a collection. The brown bag lunch was just right and hit the spot, I also had a nitro brew as well as my usual double espresso which went well with the chocolate chip cookie from the lunch. The barista, coffee and lunch was super and I hope to be back through!

Small quaint spot in the busy downtown section of Fayetteville. Not a lot of space or tables inside. Wasn't impressed with the guy the business let sleep at the one and only table at the window. I guess that was southern hospitality, they didn't want to give him a "rude awakening". He obviously wasn't a paying customer. He had his socks on the floor in front of him and 1 1/2 inch nails hanging over his slides. There are tables set up outside, that part is nice. Coffee is just so so. Nice courtyard in the back as well. I'm sure this is a nice place, at least I'd like to believe so.

Let's start with the shop itself. If aesthetic's are your thing this is not the place. Resembles a small cluttered hallway. Even better the girl working the counter had no desire to help me. No greeting, I had to initiate the conversation. She then handed me my coffee in A fast food like cup and ran my card. After I paid she walked away without giving me A straw, fine but I had to bother her again. Okayyy, now back to the coffee. I can get past the cup and the crappy service. I am all for these "coffee cubes" so they don't water down your ice coffee. YAAAY! Also my small coffee was under $3!

I'm IN LOVE with this place! The back patio is so lovely! We got their hot chocolate! It had milk and white chocolate, honey and cinnamon in it! DELICIOUS! If we're ever back in town, we will be back!!!!

I love when I am a local somewhere! I come in here every day before work to grab me an iced caramel coffee and all three ladies that work here are delightful. They are like my new best buds. They make it strong when they can tell I had a long night lol The coffee is delish and $2 for large amen! The shop is so inviting with seating outside. The store has knickknacks and buys as well as reads for those to relax a part of their day away here. They also have foodies for breakfast like egg and cheese to feta and spinach crescents in the morning. They use recycle friendly straws and cups. They even had Vegan desserts! Now that is a 10 for 10 with me.

Their monthly flights are worth trying out--great hospitality by the staff working there, and calm vibes inside and outside.

You're ass to elbows in this place, like there is no room to order. It's narrow and the time we went in when my husband was post hip surgery and was maneuvering on crutches, I thought he was going to get stuck - but ''twas worth it. The coffee is tiptop. Staff isn't the friendliest, but again the coffee makes up for it. Supposedly there is a back patio? Didn't venture back that way but there is seating in the front! Lots of smokers hang out there though, so just beware if you got small kids with you.

Great food and even better coffee. Definitely recommend their Turkish coffee but look it up before ordering. The service is exceptional. Very quick and very professional. Ambiance makes you feel like you're a guest in someone's home. Warm and welcoming.

My new favorite spot since moving here from California. Reminds me of home in unique in its own special way.

I came to Rude Awakening right when it opened on a Sunday and found the eclectic decor inviting. My latte was very good. I would have loved to see more fresh pastry options for the morning. The place was clean and I enjoyed the quiet of the patio but had to go since I could not get the WiFi to stabilize. I recommend it if you've got a morning to have a leisurely cup. Great job, Rude Awakening!!

The Mexican with a shot was delicious. I'll definitely get that again............. Second time here. Got the featured coffee with eggnog syrup. What a treat! The coffee black was delicious.

Small local coffee shop cheap prices and has a great outdoor courtyard! The service was fast and the coffee was delicious

Very cute atmosphere, lovely and creative Court hard area to enjoy your beverage. But as far as the actual service and goods goes, wayyyy over priced for what it is. The drinks are subpar and the employees are neutrally interactive at best. Not a super welcoming environment, despite its cozy and artsy atmosphere.

This downtown Fayetteville spot has a lot of spunk and character. Even though I'm not a local, I noticed right away how the baristas know their customers by name. Although I drink my coffee black, I couldn't resist ordering this Ferrero Rocher Frozen Mocha. The limited special is topped with homemade whipped cream and a Ferrero Rocher Chocolate. It was a fantastic frozen treat. I first tried Rude Awakening's cheesecake months ago and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. I can't decide what I like best, it's creamy filling or its buttery sweet graham cracker crust. If you haven't tried it, you have to swing by and check it out. Since this coffee shop is located in downtown Fayetteville, there is limited parking. That said, I have never had an issue trying to find parking despite it being in a busy area. In addition to having indoor seating, the coffee house has courtyard seating and outdoor seating in the front of their coffee house. I have never been disappointed with their drink or food offerings. This last time I visited, I did notice they were quite overwhelmed with the amount of patrons visiting. It did take them quite a bit to take and execute my order. I am also disappointed that they didn't offer any fruit toppings on my cheesecake. I didn't realize they had this option until I overheard the suggestion to another guest.

The inside and patio are beautiful! Food & drinks were delicious and wonderful ladies that work here. Will definitely be back.

My husband and I love to find local coffee spots. This place is unique to say the least. The staff is very sweet and willing to answer any questions. Their coffee is delicious and I love all the options they have for food from breakfast to tasty desserts. It's a little tight inside but there is outdoor seating, which is spacious for families. We will definitely be back!

Always have a good experience here! It's been years since I've been here but I'm glad I came back! The cookie crumble frappe style drink is probably my favorite and it is what my husband got. Recently married and this little outing was made great because of the staff, the treats and vegan or gluten free options. I love to see all inclusive options because our son has food allergies out of this world and they carry a few things he can have! It's always worth it when we find a place with at least ONE option for him! The outside area towards the back (the courtyard) was full but still a hidden gem for people like us! Can't wait to come back and maybe have the courtyard for a romantic moment.

This coffee shop may be the worst one I have ever been to. I visited last summer and had a bad experience but assumed that was just a one time thing (it wasn't). The coffee (not the sweet stuff since you can't really make sweet coffee bad) is disgusting, the customer service is nonexistent, and the payment processing system is stuck in the early 2000's (if you don't accept digital payments in 2022 wyd). I wouldn't mind the extremely ugly and cheap Dixie cups if the coffee was good... It wasn't... It was frankly putrid. Skip this place next time you visit downtown Fayetteville. Their espresso drinks are disgusting at best; I assume the sweet drinks are good regardless but you cannot call yourself a coffee shop if you can't even make a proper cappuccino. Extremely disappointed.

We stopped here while traveling from Florida to Virginia and met a friend for coffee! He used to live in the apartment above and told us this was a must try for coffee! I had the iced s'mores coffee and it was sooo good! Just enough coffee with just enough sweetness! My wife had the A'lotta Banana and loved her drink as well! Both ladies inside were very nice. We sat out on the sidewalk and enjoyed our coffee with our dogs!

Super unique spot with tons of unique goodies and chocolates and teas I don't see anywhere else. Very funky, hole in the wall vibe. Didn't see the back courtyard but overall great first date spot. I ordered the same thing I order in almost all coffee shops and it was ok, not great but ok. Idk I know they're trying to be environmentally friendly but getting an iced latte in a paper soda cup kind of dampened my enjoyment of it but even the taste didn't wow me. Overall would recommend, I don't understand the paper soda cup thing and I'm not a fan but definitely a place to check out.

We've come into this place twice, and each time, we've noticed the woman wearing glasses behind the counter having a brusque, short demeanor. She avoids eye contact and doesn't speak unless she has to. Very off putting for the type of environment this is supposed to be. The younger girl working alongside her was much more pleasant. I'm normally not the type who needs extra banter or for someone to necessarily be chipper, but you also don't want to feel like an imposition on someone taking your order. She seems miserable as hell. We said goodnight and thanked them and she flat out ignored us. I guess she's living up to the namesake of the place? I had to come out here to see if anyone else noticed her unwelcoming demeanor and was not disappointed. By the way, the coffee and desserts are mediocre at best.

Such a fun place to be! The ordering is inside but the seating is outdoors and beautiful. My husband and I split the addictive Nikki (each barista has a specialty drink), with caramel chocolate and a secret flavor. Very good and glad we came!

Not only is the coffee "amazing" according to my very picky hubby...they serve a keto menu. He is keto...and hearing "bulletproof coffee" made us smile. I had a hot chocolate. Yummmmmmm. Eclectic shop, great service and ....just fun!

Adorable little place. I feel silly for not coming here sooner. Because of the way it's set up it looked like it only had the outdoor seating at the front. You actually go to the side to order which can be a bit of a snug fit. Regular coffee shop prices. I had already ordered before I saw all the fancy chocolate truffles on the other side of the cash registers so not the best set up. Seating is toward the back and they have a lovely outdoor patio, the perfect spot to read and get some peace and quiet on a nice day. So glad it's finally getting cooler out. I plan on being a regular here for as long as I can. The coffee is quite good as well!

My husband and I came here by chance because one of my friends had posted a decorative coffee on their social media and I asked them where they got it and they said rude awakening. I immediately proceeded to make plans to come here and I am so glad that I did. This coffee house is such a quaint, friendly and good little place you should definitely try it if you're in downtown Fayetteville. Their bakery items are good, they also have chocolates, but not that the sandwiches were bad I would just go for the bagels or piece of pie, cake, or baked good instead. All in all we will be going back. Their Ambience, staff and decor are just some of the many reasons why rude awakening should be on your list of things to do in Fayetteville.

The staff is fantastic, the decor is beautiful (with a heavy emphasis on music), but there were some concerns about cleanliness and selection. 1. The place is tight with limited seating (there are options outside though if it is full inside). 2. The tables and floors didn't appear to be cleaned every day. 3. The selection is limited. On the menu is soup, but tip here: Soup is only offered in the fall. 4. In the early afternoon when we went, about 30% or more of the food options were out. I don't know if this is everyday or they just had a mad rush on this particular Sunday. Overall, it is a hip and simple coffee shop / bakery with sandwiches, croissants, bagels, muffins, sodas, soup and coffee drinks. It is in historic Fayetteville, so the shops and streets outside are nice afterwards. And if you are lucky, you can see a train or military vehicle pass. We saw both.

Awesome little coffee joint right on the main strip in historic downtown Fayetteville! Lots of options for coffee and a wide selection of candy bars, pocket lattes, local honey and other local products

I loved the staff, the vibe, the chai, everything! Staff were so nice and told me about some downtown events after I said I was new to the area. It was a nice place to do homework. I would have spent some time in their courtyard if it hadn't been so humid that day! I will definitely be back!