Driade of Chapel Hill is without a doubt the best coffee availabe in NC if not the US. Shade Tree Coffee surprised me with the expert baristas and tasty espressos. They know how to make good coffee and their baked goods at stocked by Guglhupf, just like Driade. Its ambiance isn't quite up to par with Driade, but since it's 5 minutes away instead of 20, I'll take it.
Pros: baristas who know, great baked goods
Cons: not much room
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