The Third Place Coffee Shop

"I graduated from NCSU remotely during pandemic and last weekend I went to visit my PhD advisor in person. Me and my advisor’s family went there Sunday morning and waited 1+ hour for just 5 simple sandwiches and bagels. When the food were served, one of the kids’s bagel was not even there and he was very upset and hungry. Obviously the lady either forgot to write down the order or the chief forgot to cook it. Since I invited them for brunch and I wanted to pay for the whole order as a thank-you, the experience turns out to be awful and embarrassing for me."

"Cute place, friendly staff, well made drinks, and lots of happy locals drinking coffee and snacking. Great vibes here."

"Third Place is on my way to work and when I have time to spare I always try to stop in because not only is the espresso/coffee EXCELLENT but the quirky little gifts/trinkets and the incredibly friendly staff/owner make for a wonderful start to the morning. Today, on my way to my car I dropped one of my lattes in the parking lot (lol) and when I went back in to purchase another the owner and his staff both immediately insisted on making me another one at no charge and refused to let me pay. Genuine customer service like this is almost impossible to find anymore and they have gained a customer for life. If you're in need of incredible local food/coffee and a pair of Betty White socks or a pen with a cheeky saying, this shop is the one for you. Maybe my 2024 resolution can be actually waking up earlier so I have enough time to stop by and support Third Place every day!"

"Cute coffee shop but I really wish they had vegan options for breakfast food items / small plates. I came here with my cousin and she could only really eat the muffins. The coffee was pretty good though!"