Best Coffee Shops in Greensboro & High Point, NC (2026 Guide)

Looking for the best coffee shops in Greensboro or High Point? Whether you need a quiet spot to work, a cozy place to catch up with a friend, or just a great cup of coffee, the Triad has you covered. From long-standing neighborhood institutions to exciting new creative spaces, here’s your complete and up-to-date guide to coffee shops in Greensboro and High Point, NC.

GREENSBORO AREA

7 Brew Coffee

2420 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408

• opened August 3, 2026, next to Texas Roadhouse
• Drive-thru only — no indoor seating
• Menu includes coffee, infused energy drinks, Italian sodas, smoothies, teas, and milkshakes — all fully customizable
• Standout drinks: Bahama Mama lemonade, Blondie, sweet and salty caramel oat milk, watermelon fizz

Brewed & Bottled

Address: 4113 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455
Contact: (336) 663-2214
Part café, part bottle shop, Brewed & Bottled offers excellent coffee alongside craft beverages to take home. A unique north Greensboro stop.

Borough Coffee

Downtown — 204 North Mendenhall St

Borough Coffee began as a coffee trike and has grown into a warm, welcoming café inside the historic Double Oaks Bed & Breakfast. They serve specialty coffee, teas, local pastries, and now breakfast and lunch daily. You can relax in the cozy rooms of the old mansion or enjoy the porch and backyard—one of Greensboro’s dreamiest spots to sip a latte.

• Inside and outside seating available
• Wifi
• Baked goods from Black Magnolia and Camino Bakery; daily breakfast Sandos from the Double Oaks Kitchen
• Street parking
• Coffee: Loom
• Contact: (336) 223-4686

Dutch Bros Coffee

1405 Sunset Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408

• opened July 11, 2026 in the former Clutch Coffee location
• Drive-thru only — all drinks are espresso-based, no drip coffee
• Menu: espresso drinks, Rebel® energy drinks, cold brew, Dutch Freeze® blended drinks, smoothies, lemonade, Dutch Shakes
• Dutch Rewards® app — free medium drink on sign-up, birthday reward, free sticker first Wednesday of every month
• Dogs welcome at the window

Northern Roots

Downtown — 300 South Elm St

• A bright, modern café downtown with great coffee, friendly staff, and plenty of seating—perfect for studying or remote work.
• Large shop with plenty of seating options
• Wifi
• Local baked goods
• Street parking
• Coffee: Loom Coffee Co.

33 & Elm Coffee House

UNCG area — 924 West Gate City Blvd

• Large shop with a conference room available for rent
• Wifi
• Baked goods, salads and sandwiches, plus a large selection of gluten-free and keto-friendly pastries from local businesses
• Street parking and a lot across the street
• Coffee: Dillworth Coffee

Cattywampus Coffee at Cattywampus General Store

Address: 5436 N. Church St., Greensboro, NC 27455
Contact: 336-763-2958
Part coffee bar, part general store, Cattywampus serves great drinks inside a quirky, eclectic shop. It’s a fun north Greensboro stop with plenty of personality.

Chandler’s

Downtown — 341 South Elm St

A downtown Greensboro institution for over 20 years — Chandler’s opened in July 2024 under new ownership by Alexis and Josh Chandler. It’s not just a coffee shop but also a full cocktail bar and kitchen, with breakfast sandwiches, flatbreads, and baked goods served all day alongside espresso drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails.

• Large shop with plenty of seating + front and back patio
• Wifi
• Baked goods from Spring Garden Bakery, Black Magnolia, and Sweet Temptations
• Street parking
• Full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails
• Live events throughout the week including jazz nights and open mics
• Family and dog friendly
• Coffee: Loom Coffee Co.
• Hours: Mon–Thu 7AM–8PM | Fri 7AM–10PM | Sat 8AM–10PM | Sun 8AM–8PM
• Contact: alexischandlerco@gmail.com

Common Grounds

Lindley Park — 602 South Elam Ave

• Large shop with plenty of seating + front patio
• Wifi
• Locally baked goods
• Street parking
• Pool table
• Live music throughout the week and open mic night every Thursday at 6:30 PM
• Coffee: Fortuna

A Special Blend

Lindley Park/Highland Park — 3900 West Market St

• Large shop with plenty of seating
• Wifi
• Locally baked goods from Cheesecakes by Alex and Sweet Success, ice cream + smoothies
• Shopping center parking lot
• Coffee: Fortuna

Spring Garden Bakery & Coffee House

UNCG area/Lindley Park — 1932 Spring Garden St

• Medium shop with around 5 tables
• Wifi
• Fresh-baked goods including scones, cakes, biscuits, and more. Gluten-free and vegan options available.
• Parking lot
• Coffee: Synchronicity

Dolce Aroma

Downtown — 233 North Elm St

• Small quaint shop with some seating
• No wifi
• Baked goods
• Street parking
• Coffee: Fortuna

Coffeeology Greensboro

UNCG area — 423 Tate St

• 8 tables + a high top with high chairs
• Wifi
• Baked goods & breakfast/lunch items (bagels, breakfast plates, sandwiches, etc.)
• Parking lot in the back
• Coffee: Fortuna

Union Coffee

Downtown — 216 West Friendly Ave

• Medium-sized shop with plenty of seating options (~36 seats)
• Wifi
• Baked goods from Camino Bakery
• Coffee: Black White Roasters

Scuppernong Books

Downtown — 304 South Elm St

• Medium bookstore with a few tables to sit
• Wifi
• Chips and chocolate bars available for purchase. Customers can also order from Jerusalem Market for delivery.
• Street parking
• Coffee: Synchronicity

Vignette Coffee Roasters

Guilford College — 5715 West Market St E

• Primarily a wholesale roaster focusing on education, tech, and consulting, with select cafe hours (Thursday & Friday 8AM–1PM and Saturday 9AM–1PM)
• Medium shop with a few tables, bar seating, and armchairs
• Wifi
• Baked goods from Camino Bakery
• Parking lot
• Coffee: Vignette

Lawn Service by Little Brother Brewing

Downtown — 210 North Davie St (LeBauer Park)

• Plenty of outdoor seating, no indoor area
• No wifi
• Baked goods
• Street parking or parking garages
• Coffee: Vignette
• Also sells craft beer and wine

Tate Street Coffee House

UNCG area — 334 Tate St

• Large shop with plenty of tables (20+)
• Wifi
• Baked goods & breakfast/lunch items (bagels, muffins, sandwiches). Also serves beer and wine.
• Street parking
• Live jazz Thursday nights and Saturday & Sunday mornings; Irish music Sunday afternoons
• Coffee: A variety of options

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Awoo Coffee

Downtown — 236 S Elm St F

• Small shop with a few tables inside
• Fresh baked goods daily including croissants, muffins, and cookies
• Dog friendly
• Coffee: Larry’s Coffee

Home Grounds

406 State St Greensboro, NC 27408

• Locations inside Piedmont Triad Farmers Market and on State Street in Greensboro
• Small seating area
• Wifi
• Parking lot
• Coffee: Maker Coffee

Fig and Olive Café

Address: 4507 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27407
Contact: (336) 285-9880
Fig and Olive Café is equal parts coffee spot and dessert destination. Along with specialty coffee and curated teas, they feature creative desserts and ample seating—perfect for a treat break or quiet afternoon.

Green Joe’s

Battleground area — 2915 Battleground Ave

• Large shop with plenty of seating
• Wifi
• Baked goods and smoothies
• Shopping center parking lot
• Coffee: Locally small-batch roasted using 30 different single origin coffees
• Barista classes offered

Cozy Brew Cafe

Battleground area — 3707 Battleground Ave, Suite A (inside the Trader Joe’s shopping center)

Cozy Brew Cafe is a hidden gem tucked into the Trader Joe’s shopping center on Battleground that has quickly become one of Greensboro’s most beloved neighborhood spots. The name says it all — warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and a seasonal drink menu that keeps regulars coming back. They also serve fresh pastries and a full brunch menu, plus beer and wine.

• Indoor seating + outdoor patio
• Wifi + outlets
• Specialty coffee, seasonal lattes, beer, and wine
• Brunch menu with biscuits, bagels, and more
• Coffee: specialty roasts
• Hours: Mon–Fri 7AM–4PM | Sat–Sun 8AM–4PM
• Phone: (336) 285-8309

Back Table

South Elm — 816 S Elm St, Suite 1A

Back Table is unlike anything else in Greensboro. Housed in a historic bread and flour factory on South Elm, this 7,500+ square-foot cafe and creative space is as much a community arts venue as it is a coffee shop. Named in honor of the late beloved Greensboro musician Matty Sheets, Back Table serves great coffee, cocktails, and pastries while hosting a packed calendar of events — open mics every Monday, live music, flea markets, yoga with live music, comedy, honky tonk jams, and more. There’s a full bar, a photo booth, a thrift shop, an artist-in-residence, and multiple rooms to explore.

• Spacious multi-room venue with tons of seating options
• Full coffee bar + full bar (beer, wine, cocktails)
• Pastries and food available
• Regular live events (open mic Mondays, live music, flea markets, pop-ups)
• Validated parking
• Hours: Mon & Fri–Sat 9AM–11PM | Tue–Thu 9AM–10PM | Sun 9AM–10PM
• Website: backtablegso.com

Delicious Bakery

Battleground area — 1209 Battleground Ave, Greensboro

Delicious Bakery is a beloved neighborhood bakery in Greensboro known for its stunning custom cakes and a daily selection of freshly baked treats. Stop in for cupcakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, pies, breakfast pastries, and grab-and-go cake slices. They also take custom orders for weddings and celebrations.

• Full bakery with daily fresh-baked treats
• Custom cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, pies, cookies, and more
• Breakfast pastries available
• Hours: Mon–Thu 8AM–6PM | Fri–Sat 8AM–7PM | Sun 8AM–6PM
• Phone: (336) 282-1377
• Email: admin@delicious-cakes.com

Pit Stop Cafe GSO

1805 Sullivan Street, Greensboro

Pit Stop Cafe is one of Greensboro’s most unique coffee experiences — a car-themed cafe connected to a mechanic shop with a kids’ play area inside. Whether you’re dropping off your car or just stopping in for a coffee, it’s a fun, one-of-a-kind spot unlike anything else in the Gate City. Perfect for parents who need their caffeine fix while the kids stay entertained.

• Car-themed cafe connected to an auto mechanic shop
• Kids’ play area on site
• Follow @pitstopcafegso on Instagram for current hours and menu updates

Thrive Coffee — Mobile Cart

Thrive Coffee no longer has a physical storefront but continues to serve the Greensboro community as a mobile coffee cart. Follow them on social media to find where they’ll be popping up next!

Sleepy Headz Coffee (Mobile Truck)

Contact: (336) 706-7964 | sleepyheadzcoffee@gmail.com
Sleepy Headz brings coffee directly to Greensboro neighborhoods and events. Expect seasonal handcrafted drinks, local pastries, and breakfast sandwiches—all from a truck that’s become a beloved local favorite.

HIGH POINT AREA

Haraz Coffee House

5824 Samet Drive, Suite 165, High Point, NC 27265 (Palladium Shopping Center, near the Greensboro border)

• Instagram: @harazcoffeehouse
• Facebook: Haraz Coffee House Greensboro
• Soft Opened: August 1, 2026
• Hours: Sun–Thu 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | Fri–Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 AM After the Grand Opening on August 14

What makes Haraz different is the coffee itself. Traditional Yemeni pour-over coffee — rich, aromatic, and brewed with centuries-old techniques — sits alongside handcrafted espresso drinks, spiced qishr (ginger-infused Yemeni coffee husks), cardamom-forward lattes, spiced teas, and fresh-baked pastries.

Carolina Red Café

High Point — 1701 Westchester Dr

• Large shop with around 7+ tables
• Guest wifi
• Baked goods from local businesses with a special gluten-free section. Also: packaged snacks, small snack boards, gelato, ice cream, and more.
• Parking lot
• Coffee: Custom House Blend and other single-origin beans roasted by Carolina Coffee Roasting Co.

DeBeen Espresso

High Point — 709 West Lexington Ave

• Medium shop with 5+ tables
• Wifi
• Baked goods that are all vegan and mostly gluten-free
• Public parking lot
• Coffee: A variety of options

83 Custom Coffee

High Point — 1212 North Main St

• Medium-sized shop with inside and outside seating
• Wifi
• Baked goods from Camino Bakery
• Parking lot
• Coffee: Hatchet

Lil’s Coffee Bar

High Point — 410 West English Rd (inside Congdon Yards)

• Medium-sized shop with sofas and tables
• Wifi
• Baked goods from Camino Bakery
• Parking at Congdon Yards
• Coffee: Fortuna

Message Coffee

Downtown High Point — 275 North Elm St (inside Stock and Grain Food Hall)

• Plenty of seating inside Stock and Grain + outdoor options
• Baked goods from various Triad bakeries
• Free wifi from Stock and Grain
• Free parking lot
• Coffee: Black & White Roasters for drip; Henry’s Fresh Roast for espresso

Core Coffee

Oak Hollow Lake — 4000 Ossi Ct, High Point

• Large seating area
• Food options and baked goods from Village Juice and Bee Healthy Bars & Balls
• Wifi
• Free parking lot
• Coffee: Fortuna beans plus others

Queen Coffee Bean

High Point — 1200 Eastchester Dr, Suite 202

• Medium shop with 4 tables and 2 tucked-away seating areas
• Wifi
• Occasional baked goods
• Parking lot
• Coffee: They roast their own beans (mostly African beans)

Other Coffee Shops Worth Knowing

• Dot and Pearls Coffee & Pastries — High Point, 141 W Lexington Ave
• Rachel’s Rose Cottage — Guilford College area, 813 Quadrangle Dr
• Cattywampus General Store — Lake Jeanette, 5436 North Church St (coffee + bar)
• Arrowhead Coffee Co. — Mobile Coffee Shop
• Kindred — Jamestown, 116 E Main St