Lanza’s Cafe - Cafe in Carrboro - 601 W Main St C, USA

What a cute, cozy spot!! I am excited to take my teen to board game night, for sure!! I got a latte and a bowl of vegetarian chili to heat me up on a cold winter day.

The dirty chai was SO delicious, and also the chia seed pudding. The inside of the shop is adorable too!! The only issue I had was with the service. The barista we talked to, I think her name started with an M. My husband and I were talking to her, and she dismissed me the entire conversation, and was overly flirtatious with him. She also just seemed completely disinterested in her job. Seriously though, the food and tea was and always is fantastic.

This is clearly the best coffee shop in town. The staff is great. The food is great. I don't know a more calming and pleasant place to be than this. They also have a great chess night on Wednesday that my son loves.

Love the atmosphere and the various tea/ coffee cups around. One of the rare coffee shops around opened very early which is a must for me since getting off from 3rd shift and need that little extra to soothe my early morning cravings before heading to my Airbnb. Service was excellent at all times I’ve visited especially the recommendations. Thank you!!

I liked it because I got tea. I don't know about the coffee but I see they use those Yuck syrups but let's just say I will go there for anything except something containing those commercial syrups. But the homemade Syrup is good. Also, I will not advise the use of 9th Street bakery pastries because they use some problem ingredients.

Cozy spot with plenty of room, yet not so loud you can’t focus or have a conversation. A huge variety of food options, vegan and otherwise, especially for a cafe! The friendly service adds to the overall cozy environment.

Outstanding espresso, coffee, pastries, quiche, sandwiches, and much more...but just as important, the staff is extremely friendly and yet very efficient - they'll make you feel welcomed, but they also keep the line moving and work hard to serve you quickly as well as serve the next folks in line. Also, the ambiance is amazing, indoors and out. Great for studying or chatting with friends, and the trivia nights are a blast!

Quality espresso drinks served by skilled baristas plus an extensive coffee menu. A few vegetarian and vegan dishes on special (possibly also seasonal). Pastries. The outdoor seating design makes excellent use of limited space and it’s my second favorite thing about Lanza’s after the coffee. (The bulletin board featuring the Pups of Lanza’s is third favorite.) Arrive early to snag a table inside. A lot of people remote work here and it’s usually pretty crowded. Seating is also pretty densely packed. That’s not a complaint – just a heads up for ADHDers like me and our focus-challenged brethren who can find it difficult to work when there’s a proximate distraction. Today there was a guy seated at the bar who had basically set up a mini office. He had two screens in use. Including a full monitor on a stand. And not including his phone, although I deduced that was also in use (teleconference). I found it amusing to watch while I was waiting to order. In retrospect, I wish I’d captured a bit of that as a video clip because I know the perfect subReddit…🤣 But it would’ve made it difficult for me to concentrate if I had been seated in the vicinity (or working behind the bar).