Black Ivory Cafe — Restaurant in Raleigh

Really cool place, great food, great coffee, and friendly service! I love the Native American and American celebrities tribute photos decorating the walls. The guy who took my order is an artist so he did all the artwork in the restaurant. The coffee shop is inside ShabaShabu restaurant.

There is a ton of different seating styles here. There are office chairs lining a long table along the window for solo diners who are doing work. There are small circle tables that seat 4 in the middle, and then there are a couple of small sofa w/2 stand-alone chairs and a bench for a chic group vibe (probably for drinks). Also, there is a large table for formal dining groups. A little something of everything to welcome all sorts of diners!

I had the Asian breakfast (Chok, which is a porridge) and coffee but can’t wait to come back for dinner. When my porridge was ready, a woman came over to explain how I should eat it properly (by adding in a little of the crispy noodles in small bits at a time) and told me about the fresh ginger and the other ingredients. Juan prepared my Americano and told me about the artwork. Definitely a 5-star service and quality place!

Ps: it looks like they serve...

100% recommend Black Ivory, I’ve been going to the restaurant next to it for years and noticed the cafe on my most recent visit there. I must say I was not disappointed. My bf and I went for a late breakfast and enjoyed their nana’s chicken and waffles, Bangkok burrito, and Chok (yes lots of food I know but all extremely delicious). We also had their mocha latte as well as their strawberry fruit tea which were both also very good. The environment was warm, artsy, and welcoming. The owners were very welcoming and helpful in deciding on what to try, etc. they were also quite attentive while meeting the needs of everyone. Again, very highly...

Stayed at a hotel nearby and saw this place on google. Man so glad we found it. It was sooo good. We got the veggie burrito and I don’t know what was in it nor what the sauce was but it was so yummy!

This place was a little hard to find without a clear sign but it’s in the Thai place. You go in their doors and turn right for coffee and left for Thai.

Several vegan/vegetarian options with tofu. Was unsure of this place when we arrive but I left a total fan and ready to go back. We both got lattes to drink. One hot and one cold and the cold latte was amazing. My hot latte was good but average but something about the cold made...