Borough Coffee at Double Oaks — Restaurant in Greensboro

Located inside Double Oaks Bed and Breakfast, the prep and serving are done from a small, cozy, meticulously organized converted sunroom off the front porch so that patrons can be served both indoors in the formal dining area shared with Inn guests or outdoors for guests who may want to enjoy sitting on the rounded large porch.

My favorite spot to sip, read or work, due to the current season and chill in the air most mornings is in cozy corner at a table for two by the radiator in the rounded windows facing a northern view of the property’s garden.

This location is great for overnight stays, booking meetings, and perhaps small intimate gatherings. There’s a library, living area, beautiful piano in one of the rooms and whispers of the Inn’s chef expanding his menu to serve both Inn guests and cafe customers…Oh, and please note that the Chai Latte with plant based oat milk is second to none, as it tastes absolutely amazing.

The property itself is like a time capsule, the owners did a wonderful job of preserving the architecture and furnishings. There’s even a classic yellow truck parked outside of the establishment.

Parking may become a challenge as more patrons become aware of how great this place is as there’s a school across the street, but this is a walkable neighborhood.

I plan to visit for a cup...

This is my FAVORITE place to work when I need a change of scenery (I work from home). The coffee is good, the scene is generally beautiful, kind, and diverse, the owners are darlings, and you really can't beat the environment: the downstairs of a historic downtown mansion with all kinds of indoor and outdoor places to sit. Want a couch? Need a table? A chair on a big Edwardian front porch? Or how about a wide open, multi-level outdoor area nestled among trees and plants? Yep.

There's always a great mix of people meeting and working in here, so it's never just screen-central.

Literally my only issue is that, given the historical aspect, sockets are at a minimum, and mostly two-prong. You'll need to be appropriately prepared for this if you plan to come and work for a while (I was driven to replace my laptop...

This review is based solely on a visit to the borough coffee shop at the Double Oaks. It’s like stepping back in time when you enter the large antebellum mansion with the sweeping staircase and formidable chandelier, gracing the foyer. A section of the wraparound porch has been converted into a small barista where you can order from the comfort of inside. The staff are friendly, but the logistics are a little tight for space. Part of our order fell through the cracks, but the amazing atmosphere made up for it. It was a cold, rainy day, and we enjoyed being seated in one of the receiving rooms with a very large grand piano. The ambience is unmatched as the entire space is decorated with Period correct furniture and decorations. We use street parking and it was well...