Dubbed as Carrboro’s living room, Open Eye Cafe specializes in traditional, skillfully prepared espresso-based drinks, coffee, whole-leaf tea, wine and beer, plus baked goods & more. Their coffee is directly sourced from small farmers and producers, & roasted on site by Carrboro Coffee Roasters, for the freshest & highest quality brew.
Laid-back setup for coffee drinks, light fare & live music, plus art by local artists in the lobby. Based on 719 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
101 S Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: (919) 968-9410
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Hours
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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Reviews
Ryan Herron
A Carrboro / Chapel Hill classic coffee spot! A must try if you’re in town or a local / college student. Open Eye brews up the best cup of Joe in town. The environment is laid back, with great music pumping, lots of outlets to plug your laptop in, and tons of seating (indoor and out)! A great balance of college students and locals, this is the coffee shop in town.
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Sean McIntosh
Great spot and exceptional coffee. Tons of tables to work or study. Service can be a bit distracted at times so might not be ideal if you’re looking to get in and out quick. But overall a worthwhile spot for coffee lovers
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Bethany Garrison
Amazing coffee, amazing people. I’ve only had great experiences at Open Eye, whether I’m grabbing a quick drink, gathering with friends, or getting some work done. Top notch customer service from all staff, including Anna, Justin, Natalie, and Lee, who are all so friendly and make the tastiest beverages. I cannot recommend this place enough!
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Joseph Garcia-fox
This was my first time in and I loved the space and the atmosphere. The staff was very welcoming of me and very friendly.
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Greg Donohue
Awesome shop! I dropped in to get some with work done, and I’m so glad I did.
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Ellen Wean
I try to visit Open Eye at least once a week. Love it here! Friendly staff who go above and beyond the busy-ness to make our orders in a timely manner. For the most part, I always try to round up. Today, I personally had a bad morning and realized I had lost my debit card. They were kind enough to give me a cafe mocha on the house. The drinks, coffees, pastries are all delicious, excellent quality. Thank you, Open Eye, for being here for the community. We appreciate your service!
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grace north
Love open eye but I wish they had more seating. Baristas can be mean but that’s the coffee shop experience. Parking was a little bootleg but the lot is gone so idk where to park lol
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R James
best coffee in town. super sweet and attentive staff. always clean. Piedmont blend espresso keeps me alive.
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hannah natour
This is my go-to coffee shop when I’m getting my fix the morning after a late show at the Cradle. Lots of places to sit and work if that’s your thing. It reminds me of the coffeehouses of the 90s. Parking is tricky.
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Tim Yardley
I had a really great experience here. The baristas are super friendly and personable, & even introduced themselves when i gave them my name for the order! Coffee tastes great and the pastries are delicious as well. Prices include tax & are reasonable. Will definitely come back!
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