Gray Squirrel Coffee Co

The ambiance here is amazing, and the location is perfect! There is an awesome covered outdoor area which provides a view of downtown Carrboro and the diverse crowds of people passing by, and the interior is cozy but still spacious enough for a large crowd. The coffee is delicious, and their snacks are high-quality and locally made (the vegan peanut butter cups are my personal favorite). The staff is respectful, efficient, and friendly. Drinks are made to order and it's always fun to watch the baristas work. They are unique due to their policy of not accepting tips--instead, according to their website, a generous wage for all staff is "priced in" to their coffee and other offerings. However, in my opinion their prices are not any higher (or at least not noticeably so) than similar cafes that still use a tip-based pay scale. It's a system that definitely wouldn't work for *every* company, but it's truly refreshing to visit a cafe that pays its staff well and completely eliminates the expectation of tipping. I hope Grey Squirrel sticks around, because a top-quality cafe with local products and happy, personable employees is the perfect fit for this spot!

One of my favorite coffee shops! Kind staff, nice space, and great coffee. I really appreciate the differences between their beans and others roasted around the triangle. They have more of a west coast feel, which I really love and miss! You can't go wrong coming here for a drink or buying beans to go! 10000/10 recommend!