Notes Coffee House — Restaurant in Apex

I'm 17 and have hated coffee for the longest time. Hated the smell, and found it assaulting and unpleasant. I work at a Starbucks inside of a Harris Teeter. The worst thing I've ever tasted is Starbucks coffee. Burnt, and bitter, and you'd think sugar and creamer would make it better but nope, just tastes like piss. THIS PLACE? Phenomenal. I've found myself craving coffee from this place specifically. I've been trying to find someplace that will change my tune about coffee and this is it. I'm no coffee connoisseur, but this place is really good. Cozy atmosphere, quiet, comfortable lighting, nice staff that doesn't have to yell over the sounds of various people and machines, and general chaos (like at Starbucks) to be heard. I love it. Got a punch card in my wallet now cause I will ABSOLUTELY be coming back every time I...

First time in as it's about 30 minutes from home, but I was stopping at a carwash close by.

Small spot that's only been open for about 6 months. It shares space with music studios for lessons on the end of a strip of other places set back from the highway. A few window sets are inside, but more table seating outside. Your traditional coffee type selections, in addition to some musical artist inspired drinks like the Elvis and the Ozzy, which I ordered. Both white and regular chocolate in a latte. Really good, not too sweet. I'll definitely be back to sample more flavors before leaving the area in June. Oh, they're having an open house on May 20th.

No pics since the drink was lidded up in a...

Oh my gosh the coffee is so good here! The barista really knows what she’s doing, and she was very pleasant. Their prices are reasonable, and they have so many lovely flavors and options!! Tons of non coffee options too (Italian soda, refreshers, non coffee frappes) which we’ll definitely be back for! My husband got a coconut mocha frappe and it was amazing, and I got the iced Purple Rain (blackberry and lavender) which was lovely. The flavor of the espresso was so good, the shots were pulled really well. It’s a very cute, small shop with minimal indoor seating, but has some nice outdoor seating too. It was very clean, and it looks like they have music lessons here which is...