08/20/09

I have never had a better coffee

by egpritch

Ever since Global Village opened in the late 1990's, I have rated coffee houses on a scale of 0 to Global Village. I have had coffees all over the world and never seen better coffee. Mike, I don't know what you do... but keep it up!

• Pros: Excellent lattes or try the Cafe' Saigon
• Cons: Too many people know about it

12/29/07

great community coffee shop

by kileyq

The location is great for NC State students. I have had lattes, apple ciders, mochas, and italian sodas and enjoyed each one. The panini are also tasty. The atmosphere is eclectic and comfortable. The best is the fact that when the seats fill up (as they inevitably do), there is always someone willing to let you camp at their table. The glassware used in-house cuts down on waste. Students, professors, and suits all frequent this gem.

11/07/07

friendliest staff, great teas and great concept!

by TygyrLily

I do wish the hours were longer, and there were more outlets for laptops; but everything else at Global Village makes up for this. Mike and his staff are really friendly, and helpful (Mike somehow remembers everyone's name!). The paninis are great, and they have an amazing selection of teas (besides coffees). It's my favorite place in town to study.

Additionally, I LOVE that there is an emphasis on organic, fair trade coffee, etc. It's really encouraging to see a business acting responsibly.

• Pros: wide selection, fair trade, great ambience
• Cons: not enough outlets for laptops, not open late

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Cozy coffeehouse sells a variety of organic and shade grown coffee, specialty drinks and organic loose leaf teas.

11/27/06

Great places...but a few downfalls

by denacjustice

Fantastic chai (and from what I hear their coffee is pretty good). The atmosphere is great for studying. Typically the music is entertaining and the live music on the weekends is great. Global Village went WiFi recently, but they don't have any outlets for customers! If you are planning on coming for studying with the laptop--charge up the battery and stay focused, then fight for the only outlet in the place when it becomes dire. Wish the place was open later especially since it is near NCSU and Meredith. One of the best coffee places in town. Maybe if we badger the owner enough he'll put in some extension cords and power/surge strips for all us laptop users.

• Pros: Atmosphere, location, great for studying
• Cons: No outlets for laptop, not open very late, not open on Sundays

08/06/06

Great Atmosphere and Great Coffee ... arguably the best in the area.

by oneofthefew

A really nice hang out place ... with fantastic coffee. Mike & his crew ensure the best quality of service with great tasting coffees. I get my gal here all the time and she loves it as well. There are a coupla board games around .... free internet, nice sofas. I strongly recommend it.

• Pros: Coffee, Music, Inexpensive
• Cons: Parking might be an issue, but you can find a 2hr spot around the street. Not open long enough

06/27/06

BEST COFFEEHOUSE IN RALEIGH...

by hllih

Though I've moved to Japan, Global Village is probably the only thing I miss more than my family and friends. Ever since the day Caribou Coffee was replaced by Mike's delectable organic coffee I've chillaxed there more than any other spot during my university years.

GV is the best place for meeting new friends, chatting up with old friends, first dates, to study, and of course the coffee! Saturdays are especially nice to listen to Bill and Dave play the guitar, mandolin/violin. Please ask them to play Moon River for me once again...

Cheers!

• Pros: paninis, treats, ambience
• Cons: parking, but that's expected on hillsborough st.

05/10/06

Serious Coffee in a warm, friendly environment...

by ashleyncsu

When I travel, I really miss Global Village. How lucky we are to have such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a delicious cappucino (nicely paired with the *perfect* cheese danish) right here in downtown Raleigh!!

Ambience:

Wonderful. The music is always nice & people are always pleasant. There is often live music (relaxing) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11-1pm!

Consumption:

The large variety of espresso drinks, coffee drinks, gelato, pastries, and panini available. Don't fret if it's not on the menu! Mike can whip up anything you can imagine... or, just leave the imagination to him!

Quality:

Mike is a true Barista (as implied by the English interpretation of this word). He does a good job insuring the consistently good quality of beverages by training his employees very well.

Basically, I'm a big fan. You will be too.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Superb Quality, Great Atmosphere
• Cons: No Wireless, Not Open Sundays

03/31/06

The best coffee shop in NC? I think so.

by itenginerd

Better than a chain? That's a given. I've been a regular at Global Village since the day they opened, and I haven't found a better coffee shop *anywhere*. Not in Raleigh, not in any city I've travelled to.

Great ambience--you can study, chat, listen to music, or sit and people-watch. The coffee is wonderful. Mike really takes the time to ensure that his drinks are perfect, and it really rubs off on his staff.

They put Starbucks out of business--what more do you need? GO THERE!

• Pros: Mitch's Wireless, Great Drinks, Great Atmosphere

03/30/06

Great place

by rob1977nc

A very good coffee house. Good coffee, treats and atmosphere. My biggest complaint would be that half the time I pass by, they're not open!! They have some of the shortest hours of any coffee house in Raleigh, period. I think they're trying to save money by having less staff and shorter hours, but it just keeps people like me from being able to stop in as often. But when I do, I love it!

• Pros: Location, Great Coffee, Great service
• Cons: hardly ever open!