Idle Hour Coffee Roasters

1818 Oberlin Rd #103, Raleigh - 27608
108 reviews
Coffee & Tea Coffee Roasteries
(984) 200-1605

Not sure where the friendly staff so many have mentioned went off to but they were not around during my visit. As others have said its a bit of a small cramped area but what coffee shop isn’t. Got two donuts, super tasty and great texture, def recommended. Banh mi sandwich was also awesome, v good. Drinks were good but not the greatest. My vanilla latte was pretty good, but only after asking for extra syrup, but I’m not sure it had any to begin with. Staff could’ve been friendlier.

I will say, their Hibiscus donut is perhaps the best donut I've ever had. The Cafe is really tight and busy and loud, so not ideal if you're wanting a place to meet and talk with a friend or do work. The matcha blue butterfly latte with honey lavender literally tasted like steamed milk.... No hint of matcha or honey or lavender and such a disappointment. But, at least it was the prettiest tasteless drink I've ever had!

This aesthetic coffee shop in Raleigh has amazing lattes and desserts! I love the vibe and the outdoor seating is a plus! They also have food as well but I just tried some desserts!

I came here with my wife while visiting Raleigh and I can't say enough awesome things about this place. The service was impeccable and the treats were delicious. Each item is hand-made every morning and you can tell. Marissa had recommended the raspberry-filled white chocolate mushroom and the caramel apple cheesecake. Both were off the charts with flavor. SO GOOD! My wife tried the made-in-house lavendar honey syrup in her coffee. Despite never having a floral flare in her coffee before, she was blown away by the flavor. The atmosphere inside the shop and on the patio area was very chill and laid back. A great place to do some work or meet with friends to chat. 5/5 - will definitely be going back next time I'm in Raleigh!!

Super Q & Super cozy !!If you’re looking for a rad dessert, a big ol donut, or some caffeine this is a great spot to try!

I've been eyeballing this spot since we moved to Goldsboro via Instagram. Finally got to go, today, on our way to the Chinese Lantern Fest. I had the Vietnamese coffee and tiramisú. My wife got a hot cocoa bomb and macarons. The kids got macarons. All of it was great. I'd read some reviews about the gelatin ruining the desserts, but looking at it in the case told me there was probably something keeping the shape, so I kept an open mind and Im glad I did; once you dig in, all the flavors and textures you want in that dessert are there and I wish I had gotten two. 10/10 recommend. The rest of the family loved what they had, as well, so I'd say definitely give it a go!It was too crowded to sit when we went, so we got it all to go. So if you show up and it's packed, they'll pack it up for you. If we didn't live so far, I'd show up more often.

I've been eyeballing this spot since we moved to Goldsboro via Instagram. Finally got to go, today, on our way to the Chinese Lantern Fest. I had the Vietnamese coffee and tiramisú. My wife got a hot cocoa bomb and macarons. The kids got macarons. All of it was great. I'd read some reviews about the gelatin ruining the desserts, but looking at it in the case told me there was probably something keeping the shape, so I kept an open mind and Im glad I did; once you dig in, all the flavors and textures you want in that dessert are there and I wish I had gotten two. 10/10 recommend. The rest of the family loved what they had, as well, so I'd say definitely give it a go!It was too crowded to sit when we went, so we got it all to go. So if you show up and it's packed, they'll pack it up for you. If we didn't live so far, I'd show up more often.

They have great espresso, great pour over coffee, and great coco bombs (for hot chocolate). I will absolutely come back when I'm in Raleigh again.

Unique dessert creations are what brought us here.The food was fresh, had great flavor, and looked amazing. But it was very expensive. We bought 9 donuts, one mushroom cheesecake dessert, and one black coffee cost over $60, before tip.

Liked the outside vibe. Could definitely see myself having a coffee on a early fall morning. Very basic drink options. Cappuccino was pretty good but dirty chai latte was repulsive. 2/5 not my favorite coffee spot in Raleigh.