Brew Coffee Bar

There are quite a few cafes in the area, and all of them are vying for your business and attention. Brew offers relief from all the noise with great coffee, a relaxed atmosphere, and delicious small bites. The chalk board menu looks like a lot of the coffees offered are rotated through, meaning that you might find a hidden gem as Brew uses many different roasters in contrast to the other cafes which usually only use one coffee roaster. A bank of Chemex are in constant use for amazing pour overs and they weigh everything accurately. This isn't just to save them food cost, but to keep the coffee you drink consistent. They use rishi tea, and trying the London fog, I have to say it provides excellent balance to the steamed milk. The focus on the brew coffee bean quality is the same for the espresso roasted beans. The shots pulled still have their crema and it tastes incredibly fresh. It does not have any of that metallic lackluster flavor from beans that sit and an old unserviced machine. All in all, I'd say come in and try what they have to offer. It's a pretty sweet coffee bar.

The cold brew was delicious, as well as the Greek yogurt with granola! Very relaxed vibe inside. Great place to go grab a cup of coffee!

Although parking outside the shop is sparse, it is easily accessible for both Peace students and professionals working in DTR thanks to its location in Seaboard Station. After I heard all the horrible stories to come out of Helios, I decided to stop going there, and needed a new coffee shop to spend my afternoons at. The answer to this problem was BREW. The baristas came to know me by name after my third or fourth visit, and they all seem very knowledgeable about coffee. And speaking of coffee, theirs is fantastic! Depending on the day, i'll either get a nitro cold brew or a pour over, both of which are phenomenal. They have three varieties of beans for pour over and Aeropress use, of which one is locally roasted by Raleigh Coffee Co. They are all great, although my favorite is the Ethiopia Hambela, which also happens to be the most expensive of the three. Go figure. They also carry rotating craft beers, although I can't comment on those. Seating is at something of a premium compared to some of the sprawling shops in Raleigh, but it is usually calm enough that my weekday afternoon visits welcome me with an empty table. There are ample outlets to charge your laptop/phone/other portable technology, and their free wifi gets the job done. I initially wore in-ear headphones while sipping my coffee, but I've found that the music played here is very good, and is hearable while not being at an offensive volume. The walls are decorated with local art, which they kindly place tags underneath. The overall vibe is very laid back, and the shop is a very comfy place to spend a hopefully productive afternoon.

LOVE this place. I work in the same shopping center and visit BREW often. Their coffee (and entire menu, really) is authentic, original, and delicious. The space is minimalistic, and cozy. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. My order is always made to order, always served with a smile. A great, local alternative to the larger chain coffee stores.

We enjoyed eating outside, and the coffee and bagel were awesome. This is a great spot for just a coffee, or a nice little lunch.