Café de los Muertos

I have been coming here regularly for my caffeine fix and to work. The coffee is good, but then, there are so many different places in Raleigh that also serves good coffee. I do like that they use locally roasted beans. What keeps drawing me back is the friendly atmosphere and wonderful space. The front windows open, so on nice days, you can work inside while feeling like you are inside. There is good light even if the windows are closed. Downstairs can be a little loud, so there is a space upstairs to work. I don’t use it because I come here to get away from the quiet of my home office. They have a good selection of things other can coffee. I love the pimento cheese sandwich. They recently added a BLT, which is also really good. The staff is friendly and very helpful.
My only complaint? I wish the Wifi was more consistent. But last time I checked they fixed the issue. So hopefully that is solved.

Best breakfast burritos ever, friendly staff, good ambience and great coffee!!! ¹⁰⁄₁₀!

I love this place, I can’t wait to come back!
Properly served espresso with soda water was a pleasant surprise on my first visit.
Really great atmosphere, very convenient to downtown and yet still «out of the way».
Their muffins are a bit more like scones than what I prefer but still good.

Fantastic place! The decorations are beautiful and this is a great place to chill on a rainy day. I had the red velvet cake and it was awesome. I also had the gogi berry green tea. Hipsters in abundance here haha

Top of the line cappuccino and latte. Chorizo quiche was huge. Cozy, warm atmosphere. Just an awesome place to visit.

Ask for the dude with the red hair or the lady with the blue. I have been going here for almost a year now and this is my place. Freaking love these people. The pastries are amazing and locally made, the coffee is super high quality, and the customer service is incredible. I highly recommend popping in here for some really relaxing coffee shop love.

Popped in here while wandering around Raleigh.
They have the Shaken Latte. It’s an iced latte with Carmel and vanilla mixed in a shaker. It’s the most pricey item on the drinks menu… but it’s really good! Better than Starbucks for about the same price.
The décor is Dia De Los Muertos and it feels a bit hipster. But don’t hold it against them. There is a huge front fill up door and nice outdoor seating. For a beautiful day like today it’s perfect. There is also a bar seating lines with plugs. That alone is a star!
As I write this, one of the guys is roasting coffee. Perfect smell for a coffee spot!
They also sell pre-​made burritos along with baked goods from a few different local spots. I regret not picking up a chorizo & potatoes burrito for later… man eating healthy is no good! I’d rather save the calories for some Southern BBQ.
Great vibe & good coffee. It’s a good find in my book.

Great coffee, great vibe. They served me a promotional bean pour over from Blanchards in Richmond. It was delicious. One of a kind place. Also has a nice corner for kids to sit and read and draw with chalk on the wall.

Great coffee but some whack music. I didn’t even want to try to Shazam it, so I tried to tune it out and focus on my laptop and my Unilocal reviewing and my plans for conquering Raleigh.
There is plenty of power here and the wifi works very well. Definitely a spot where you can sit and get some work done if you can tune out the music.

Stopped in for an afternoon coffee. We ordered a shaken latte and regular latte. Loved the cookie that came with the latte :)
Enjoyed the outside sitting and people watching. Will definitely visit again!

Friggin excellent — best coffee we had in Raleigh on our last visit! We stopped in on a very busy, warm Sunday afternoon. The café was packed, but the baristas were fast and very friendly. Though it was busy, we managed to grab a couple of seats on the bench in the window — kudos for creative seating. We’ll go back the next time we’re in town.

Great lil place and staff yet poorly trained and the coffee was a Star Bucks kinda way at best. Hope they work on improvements.
I found Raleigh does have two other cafes with high quality product.

Great atmosphere and staff! Yummy quiche. Great place to come read the paper! Great addition to downtown Raleigh

This was my first experience with Café De Los Muertos and I would come back again. The Latte was artfully crafted reminiscent of a trip I took to Antigua Guatemala. The Latte was sweet and creamy with a kick to keep you up for an hour or two. I would stay away from the chicken sandwich. The tomato was over ripe and mealy. So in short come for the coffee stay away from the chicken sandwich.

Could be that I enjoy my coffee more on the sweeter side, but felt my lattes lacked the sweetness.

2pm on a Thursday and this café was closed. No sign, no indication that it’s opening, so I’ll find another place for my post yoga snack. Too bad. The interior looks cool.

Absolutely love this café! Definitely one of my faves in downtown Raleigh — and I’ve only been here once!
There’s a motley group that gathers here and it’s a very welcoming environment, despite the Day of the Dead décor. The bottom floor is a little tight but cozy, and the top floor is more of an open space. There’s plenty of outlets with wide tables — it’s the perfect space to get work done. The music is also pretty mellow — not too loud and upbeat, not too slow and draining.
The staff is super friendly and lowkey too. They go above and beyond what they’re expected to do. I got an almond crunch muffin — dense but fluffy with a subtle hint of almond flavor. I asked for a fork with it, and my server asked if I wanted it heated up with some butter and a knife too. I thought he was being sarcastic and making fun of me. But he was serious! When it was heated and ready to go, he offered to take it up to my seat for me on the second floor. Wow, amirite? Pleasantly surprised, to say the least!

I am truly a sucker for aesthetics. And I have a huge obsession with all things Day of the Dead. It might be my Mexican background and my punk rock roots that keep the obsession kicking. I had researched this spot before coming to Raleigh and was not going to miss it. I was staying outside of the city and this was the first place I wanted to see.
As I sat on the tables outside these hooligans ran up to the building next to the tables and peed on the walls. Great… really great. Not the best introduction to Raleigh. I went in and felt a little rushed and they did not seem to be huge fans of other famous coffee shops like Blue Bottle. This did not deter me from ordering a non fat cappuccino.
The café also looks to have a number of regulars that have parked their fannies on to the bar. They did not look to be relocating anytime soon. However, there is still plenty of seating through out the café. I absolutely loved the way they picked a style and succeeded in so many levels. It felt like a Mexican art gallery. I loved the Virgen de Guadalupe painted by the bar. And the coffee murals above the staircase are stunning. And the little sugar skull pillows, Frida portrait and wooden crate walls that gave this café character. I also enjoyed seeing the porcelain painted sinks in the bathrooms. Everything was very well done.
The coffee was strong and delicious. Next time, I will have try some of the treats and nibbles that are offered. After the holidays, it’s hard to even think about food.

On Christmas morning I came here with my mother. We each had a piece of quiche, one chorizo and one spinach. The spinach was better than the chorizo, but both were good and they had my favorite hot sauce (El Yucateco Green). I had a latte and it’s one of the best I’ve ever had. I later came in for a tea which was also phenomenal, albeit a little pricey for a tea. I will come here again when I am visiting family and friends in Raleigh.

Best Coffee Shop/​Roaster in Raleigh.
This coffee spot, located in Raleigh’s «Warehouse District» is a unique place with friendly staff and a good vibe. Prices are reasonable, the décor is interesting and its convenient to businesses such as Citrix, HQ and the Contemporary Art Museum. While coffee is their mainstay, they also have a rotating beer menu. They also have wine & tea.
Definitely make this place part of your daily routine.

The décor is marvelous it definitely make them stand out. I especially like their garage door section that they have open when it’s nice outside. I also like the vibe and the coffee and tea. Mango tea is really good.

This place is right next to my apartment building — but 5 stars not just for it’s convenient location but for all the reasons below.
The staff is so friendly and welcoming! I never have to wait more than a few seconds for my order even if it’s more than iced coffee or drip coffee. Pastries and quiche and such are always delicious and fresh. Ambiance is great. Internet works. Cool vibe. And I love that they open the front «window» garage door when it’s nice outside.
Their cold brew coffee is awesome. Get it.

One of the best coffee spots in downtown, especially on a gorgeous day when the wide garage door is open. You can get everything from a simple, quality cup of drip coffee, good espresso drinks (lattes, etc.), or an individual pour-​over cup of coffee. The décor is eclectic and visually stimulating, but not overwhelming. The upstairs loft is a great retreat for getting work done, and seems a bit quieter than the downstairs with its comfy bench seating made from old church pews. Observant DIY’ers will notice & appreciate the reused pallet wood throughout. I thought about giving 4 stars, but realized in all my visits I have left pleased and without a single thing to wince about. 5 stars, it is. Definitely worth your visit!

Muertos is a great coffee shop at the base of the mid-​rise apartment block, the Hue. It’s also across the street from the Park Devereux condo building and in close proximity to The Dawson. It certainly feels like a neighborhood coffee shop, but it also attracts a lot of students and downtown employees.
I honestly wasn’t sure if the owner could turn his micro roastery into a successful coffee shop. It seemed to be ahead of a lot of other development in the Warehouse district. Fortunately, they have quickly become a mainstay.
On nice days, they’ll open the large garage-​style window, which exposes one of the best seats in Raleigh — an indoor/​outdoor hand-​carved wood bench. Alternatively, you can grab a seat inside, at the bar, or upstairs. Beyond coffee, they sell tea, wine, beer, local pastries, and more.
Since I live and work very close by, I go there all the time. I’m currently addicted to their caramel lattes, and their cold brew has definitely resurrected me from sluggish afternoons.

I’d heard good things and really wanted to like this place, but apparently walking in during a quiet part of the day, excited about the cup of coffee you’re about to have is not cool here. You have to have that pretentious, «everything sucks now give me a coffee before I go get a tattoo» air; I have nothing against tattoos, but I have everything against a coffee shop having the ambience of «you’re being judged for not having a sleeve.» I just wish the woman who took my order had the competence to get it right — I asked for a small red eye, didn’t think much when she overcharged me and barely paid attention to me, the only customer before her (I was willing to give her blasé attitude the benefit of the hip doubt), but then instead she gave me an iced coffee. She didn’t apologize when I called her out on it, but instead begrudgingly prepared what I actually asked for and seemed really mad that I had the nerve to insist.
The coffee was ok. Nothing to write home about… clearly.

Very cool place near Legends nightclub downtown. Awesome decorations and laid back atmosphere. Lots of books to read and places to hang out including outside. They had a good assortment of teas as well. There’s a kids play area and tons of outdoor seating which is nice. Even gluten free cookies!
My iced mocha latte was perfect and even had chocolate bits in it. Daughter highly caffeinated Shaken latte was also delicious!

Lovely coffee shop to study or just meet a friend to catch up! Great ambience — the décor is pretty cool and there is plenty of seating. There is an upstairs area that has large tables and is a bit quieter if you prefer that. And they have lots of gluten free baked goods to have with your coffee! I tried the lemon poppyseed muffin and it was delicious. Ask them to warm it up for you.
The downside is there is street parking that you have to pay for. Also, my chai latte was terrible! I couldn’t even finish it. Not sure what happened there. At first I gave them props because they made it freshly brewed, but it didn’t turn out ok. Also, the music is a little weird… at one point they were playing Christmas music (in June). Not a deal breaker since I guess I could use my headphones but I dunno I like when coffee shops play good music.

ShakenLatte, all one word, is so freakin good!
It’s strong and it’s good! Which is probably how they came up with the name, the are trying raise the dead, or at least wake people up in the AM. Well good!
This ShakenLatte is vanilla and caramel in it. It’s not too sweet but sweet enough to balance out the stronger taste. I cannot wait to go back!
¡Happy, Felices!

Ever since the very sudden and very sad (seriously, I sat on the floor rocking back and forth for at least 48 hours) Helios closing, Café de Los Muertos has been my go-​to when it comes to getting some seriously caffeinated work done.
The «south-​of-​the-​border kitch» ambiance inspires creativity, the music is never so loud or off-​the-​wall that I can’t focus or take calls, and the upstairs includes workspaces for those on their own and working in groups, and plenty of outlets to go around.
Downstairs you can feel free to meet friends and chat away in a window seat or, when the weather’s cooperating, in the airy, open space up front or tables out on the sidewalk.
And the coffee is phenomenal — from the sweet simplicity of a well-​made pour-​over, to the extravagance of a Mayan Mocha (sweet and spicy!), the entire selection of coffee drinks (and I think I’ve had one of everything at this point) is expertly executed. Love the efforts to run a green operation here, too — recycling and composting are encouraged.
The prices may be a little higher here (no higher than other DT shops, really), but I don’t mind paying for quality (and I think of it as a tiny workspace tax, as this place frequently serves as my office space). They do also have a modest food selection for those of you who are in it for the long haul — mostly pastries and muffins, but they also serve a mean quiche.
In short, these guys make it very easy to have an entire dia de los Café de los Muertos :)

Café de los Muertos is slowly becoming my go-​to coffee shop in downtown Raleigh, always providing with a quality latte and a great atmosphere. Service is a bit spotty at times, but it’s barely noticeable when you’re focusing on your delicious drink.
I usually order a regular vanilla latte which ends up being a little less than $ 5. A bit more expensive than it’s Starbucks counterpart, but definitely worth the difference considering the quality. I’ve tried a couple of food items from here as well, though the only one that really stood out as a must-​have was the jalapeño scone which was amazing! Be sure to ask for it warmed up a bit. Another favorite is the hot cocoa, which im not sure is even a regular menu item but they happily made for my niece who is six yet really wishes she could have a latte with pretty art in the foam. I had a sip and it was very tasty!
As I mentioned service is a bit spotty, I have been on days where the baristas were swamped yet quick and friendly, and other days where it’s dead and they seem like they can’t be bothered. I’ve never been offended by anyone’s behavior so i’m just counting it as an off day the few times they’ve been less than chipper. They were good with my niece so I know they at least like kids!
Definitely try to check out Café de los Muertos at least once while downtown! It’s a great spot with lots going for it! Quality drinks, a cool vibe and lots of good times to be had!