The best cafes in Holly Springs

6 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Apex’s own Notes Coffee House spins music-inspired sips like Purple Rain (blackberry & lavender), Elvis (chocolate, banana, peanut butter),…

830 Perry Rd (Apex)

Apex’s own Notes Coffee House spins music-inspired sips like Purple Rain (blackberry & lavender), Elvis (chocolate, banana, peanut butter), and the Fleetwood Macchiato (caramel & vanilla), all made with Larry’s Coffee. Grab a pour over, cold brew, or sugar cookie cold foam and keep your caffeine mood on beat.

From the Holly Springs newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Veteran-owned The Mocha Room pours locally roasted coffee that actually tastes like someone cared, plus hosts community events and makes it…

2145 Ten-Ten Rd (Apex)

Veteran-owned The Mocha Room pours locally roasted coffee that actually tastes like someone cared, plus hosts community events and makes it easy to gather with space rentals and catering. Bonus points for their Mocha Mix you can take home, so your weekday mugs don't feel neglected.

From the Raleigh newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Foxtail Coffee - Hunter Street is Foxtail’s first North Carolina shop in next-door Apex, serving the craft drinks and bites fans know and…

76 Hunter St #112 (Apex)

Foxtail Coffee - Hunter Street is Foxtail’s first North Carolina shop in next-door Apex, serving the craft drinks and bites fans know and love. It also features Foxtail Gelato with 10 expertly crafted flavors curated into 6 affogato pairings using premium teas and espresso... your afternoon upgrade.

From the Holly Springs newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Swap your routine caffeine run for something that actually helps, because at Purr Cup Cafe every sip supports a comfy adoption center where…

210 Prospect Ave (Raleigh)

Swap your routine caffeine run for something that actually helps, because at Purr Cup Cafe every sip supports a comfy adoption center where local rescue kitties thrive and meet their future humans. Want quality kitty time? Make a reservation, enjoy a brew, and feel good about your morning.

From the Raleigh newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Need a reset this week? Right Meow Cat Cafe pairs boba, coffee, frappes, lemonades and slushies with cage-free cat therapy, so you can sip,…

913 S Main St (Fuquay-Varina)

Need a reset this week? Right Meow Cat Cafe pairs boba, coffee, frappes, lemonades and slushies with cage-free cat therapy, so you can sip, decompress, and maybe meet your future floof while your visit helps socialize rescue kitties and supports their lifesaving mission.

From the Fuquay-Varina newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Fuquay folks, swing by Cultivate Coffee Roasters this week for the good stuff they roast in-house, then linger with a friend because, well,…

128 S Fuquay Ave (Fuquay-Varina)

Fuquay folks, swing by Cultivate Coffee Roasters this week for the good stuff they roast in-house, then linger with a friend because, well, they’ve got the coffee and the tables. Prefer to plan ahead, brew at home, or host after hours...

From the Fuquay-Varina newsletter, September 18, 2026

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