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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Amberly
726 Slash Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27519, United States
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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Amberly
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Al
Review №1

Crystal is super helpful and friendly! Loved the Dirty Cold Brew and she suggested I add mint and it tasted just like a York Peppermint Patty! She gaves us some tasty samples too. Amazing prices! Cant wait to be back! Drink local

Ro
Review №2

The staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is so welcoming to all. The coffee and pastries are decent but not quite spectacular. However, it beats any chain coffee shop by far. Well be coming back again.

La
Review №3

Stopped in on a whim this afternoon - my husband and I were out on a drive, on the hunt for coffee, and saw that this place had gotten great reviews. Very glad to have found it! I had a lovely conversation with the owner, John, and he even gave me a cold brew sample and a discount on my purchase since it was my first time visiting. My latte was delicious as well! Way better than chain coffee. Will definitely be back again.

Ja
Review №4

I basically live here. For convenience, really. But, I am glad I do. I have met so many people that either work or go there. Its really a Local, Neighborhood friendly coffee shop. Its awesome.

Gr
Review №5

This morning was my first time here and I got the dirty cold brew with coconut. The two baristas working were very friendly and personable. Great coffee and service, will be back again

Ti
Review №6

This place is so chill and friendly! I live in Chapel Hill but I keep coming back to work remotely at this local gem for a different and refreshing vibe. Besides, the drink selection is cosmopolitan and the staff members genuinely make their welcome (and wifi password) visible. What more could I ask for?

Fa
Review №7

This is a brand new coffee and tea shop with a wonderful friendly staff and they have a real loose leaf tea with great variety!!! Yes!!! No tea bags, Thank you. Real Tea! I was so happy to see that. The prices are very high for tea though although the space is really great for meetings and for fun and for hangouts. Really glad they are open and can’t wait to come back again and again.

Sh
Review №8

I went to Sweetwaters for the first time for a date on Valentines Day. The atmosphere was great and the staff were wonderful. I got the Oolong tea (which had just the right amount of body) and the chocolate cake (which was warmed up with ice cream). Both were great and I highly recommend you stop by!

Ri
Review №9

Nice little coffee shop with very friendly staff. I come here often to work on coursework and my family enjoys coming here after visiting the clubhouse. They provide quick service and the food and drinks are high quality. Prices are reasonable as well. Coffee, sandwiches, and pastries are great. Havent tried the tea.

H
Review №10

Staff was very friendly and welcoming, the coffee was below average. One staff member continuously pulled down her mask while preparing product and when speaking to other coworkers. This is unacceptable and not food safe.

Mi
Review №11

We visited this morning for the first time during a bike ride in the community. Ordered two Frappes (one mocha flavored) and we shared a cinnamon scone. The shakes were amazing, and the scone was delicious. We met the owner, who welcomed us enthusiastically as newbies, and the server was terrific. We sat outside, and they brought it out to us. Great way to relax, and re-energize as we continued our ride. These places took a tremendous hit during Covid, and we were happy to patronize them as they try to regroup. Well be back, and will bring friends!

Ch
Review №12

Been coming to Sweetwaters for about 6 months. The staff is very friendly and will go above and beyond to make sure you are enjoying your stay. The sun is out, the birds are chirping, come join us this spring at Sweetwaters!

Ch
Review №13

Coffee was alright. OMG could have been better. You could probably warm the cake before serving.

Em
Review №14

New owner with a great vision and personality! Cute little spot with nice employees, little seating areas, and good coffee/pastries. Highly recommend everyone supporting this business!

Cr
Review №15

Our Elementary school just did a spirit event with Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea and the coffee was FANTASTIC! I got the Dreamy vanilla cold brew and my kids loved the pastries! The staff was super friendly. I will definitely be back!

Ca
Review №16

Just moved to the area and have been on the hunt for a new coffee shop and I am so happy that I found Sweetwaters! The coffee is the best I have had at any coffee shop in a long time and the people that work there are awesome. Crystal, the manager, is so friendly and gives the perfect food and drink suggestions! I will definitely be coming back regularly!

Sa
Review №17

Upon a recent visit to Raleigh from out of state, I had the privilege of visiting this coffee shop. I’m always on the hunt for the perfect almond milk latte when I travel to new areas and this place certainly did not disappoint! Loved the atmosphere and the variety of sweet treats that they offered! I even had to hit it for a second time while I was in town! I love trying new places, especially when the experience is a fabulous one! Keep up the good work Sweetwaters crew!

Be
Review №18

My go to coffee shop!! The staff is always pleasant and greets you when you walk in. I love the extra convenience of their app that I can use to order on my way and it’s ready before I get there. The cafe is always clean & I truly appreciate their dedicated efforts to enforce COVID protocols.

Re
Review №19

It was our first time here and it was a fantastic experience! Crystal answered all our questions and made some delicious drinks, in addition to telling us about the area and giving us a couple menu samples. I cant wait to come back and try some more!

Al
Review №20

My friend and I went a couple weeks ago and we cant say enough good things. I dont know the names of the people who were on staff, but it was a girl and boy each with blonde hair. So nice and accommodating. My friend said the latte he tried is his now all-time favorite and thats saying a lot for him. I got the Greek mint herbal tea and they replaced my cup no questions asked when I put part of the tea bag back inside and it exploded inside the cup lol. Highly recommend for a quaint and semi quiet but still within a community setting. The very homey ambiance and selection were fantastic, and the bathrooms were super clean. I look forward to coming back here again!

Ka
Review №21

Awesome spot to enjoy the best hot chocolate (with a shot of mocha)! I highly recommend you stop by!

Na
Review №22

It’s a great location and the ambience is wonderful. Unfortunately, there are 2 basic issues:1- The coffee here is consistently below average. It’s better than gas station coffee but that’s not a high bar. It just doesn’t taste good.The food lacks in variety or taste. It is shipped in and not freshly made here.2- The folks that work here don’t understand how coffee is made or how it’s important to have good coffee at a coffee shop. It’s never hot either.I hope they turn it around.

Ve
Review №23

Since they opened this has been my go to spot. I love their Ginger Fizz drink, refreshing and tasty especially when its super hot outside. I would recommend this place and the staff are super friendly.

Ra
Review №24

I had a great experience here. The staff was super friendly. It was really quiet while we were there. Its a great place for a meeting. The drinks are good, not the best, but not the worst. I would say a lot of their crafted drinks are on the sweeter side, so just be wary. With that, the staff is super friendly and actually made a different drink for one of our friends who didnt love what they got. I would go again. The cappuccino was very good!

Co
Review №25

I just stopped to have a cup of coffee after a bike ride with a friend and met the new owner, John. He was very friendly and the coffee was amazing. The barista made my Americano perfectly! I will definitely be giving them my business. They have a lovely patio for sitting outside and relaxing while you drink your coffee or have a snack!

he
Review №26

Super friendly staff, very patient with newbies such as myself. AND delicious everything!

Ma
Review №27

Great selection of drinks and very nice staff. Highly recommended!

Ir
Review №28

Excellent experience at this neighborhood coffee shop with my favorite lemon bar and carrot cake desserts! The people are lovely and service is always with a smile! My favorite place now to stop for coffee!

Ox
Review №29

Not my thing. I understand it’s called SWEET water but to me coconut water is sweet enough. We got a strawberry freeze, chocolate cappuccino, and GF browny. All of that was inedible sweet. yikesOh yes and barista was holding my disposable cup without wearing gloves. She came out of the shop and was holding the cup and covering the lid with her hand. Thank you. Nay

Gu
Review №30

Loved the place, ambiance and the coffee. The owner is a great guy and aims to please his customer.

Jo
Review №31

This is an excellent place to have coffee or a snack. ❤️❤️❤️ The elegant atmosphere, beautiful hanging artwork, and detailed mural make for a pleasant time while enjoying coffee or tea with friends, or while working on the laptop. There is plenty of seating for customers, both inside and out. The owner is very friendly, and so are all of the staff!At the time I visited, there were three blends of coffee readily available for quick service: midnight blend, house blend, and safari sunrise. The midnight blend is a dark roast that is great if you order a drier type of wine. The house blend is a medium roast. The safari sunrise is a light blend that is good if you prefer a creamier taste to your coffee. All of these blends are the same price as house coffee.In the future, I hear these blends will be switched to various kinds of blends, and there will be coffees of the month and coffees of the day.

Br
Review №32

Great service with delicious coffee and a variety of other wonderful drinks, pastries and snacks! They have a spacious outdoor space for social distancing and bringing pets as well!

To
Review №33

I love, love, love the Dreamy Cold Brew and the great patio area. I was just in town for a visit but will definitely make a stop here next time I’m in town!

Ma
Review №34

Nice atmosphere, located in a brand new shopping center. It’s the only locally owned coffee shop in this area. There are several Starbucks but I prefer to drink local. The owner introduced himself and was very friendly. The artwork hanging is nice. I recommend stopping by for coffee or pastries.

Be
Review №35

Lots of great coffee and tea choices! Fantastic place to have a meeting or study. There is a huge table that accommodates large parties. Very relaxing. Love the service.

Th
Review №36

One of the few places Ive found that offers a French-style au Lait with Chicory. Great drink. Give it a try.

Ja
Review №37

Really nice coffee shop just opened here in Amberly. Great drinks and location. The owner was friendly, introduced himself, and the staff was great. Great non coffee drinks as well for those like me who arent big coffee drinkers. I highly recommend it!

Ke
Review №38

Crystal is amazing and the staff is very friendly not to mention the amazing choices. Who doesn’t love a friendly coffee shop.

Ch
Review №39

This place is something special! Not only Are the coffee and tea drinks delicious, but the owner and management are community and charity minded as well. So happy to welcome them back to the community under new ownership.

Bi
Review №40

A really nice little coffee and tea shop with friendly, smiling, exceptional service.Very easy to access for a quick morning coffee. The atmosphere is very welcoming and with outdoor seating, makes a great place to meet and have a beverage or two! Easily gets my recommendation...It’s very good!

Sc
Review №41

Hours of operation keep shrinking. Not open until 7:00 AM now. I am sure I am only one of a few that stop in that early, but it was better than going to Starbucks. Oh well, back to Starbucks.

av
Review №42

I’m a regular at this place! All the staff is very kind and respectful. The service was a little slow with some workers but it’s not too bad. All the food and drinks are very good and I highly recommended coming.

An
Review №43

The drinks are average and overpriced. We were so excited to have a coffee shop in the neighborhood, but it’s been a disappointment.

La
Review №44

Cutest and most delicious gem in Cary! The staff is super friendly and professional. Prices are more than fair for the quality of the food/drinks and service, the shop is kept immaculate, and there are just great vibes overall. 10/10 would recommend :)

Pe
Review №45

Friendly staff along with amazing drinks and snacks (recommend the Dirty or Dreamy cold brew and caramel cookie). Great spot to study or work without being distracted. Highly recommend!

Su
Review №46

Great addition to the neighborhood. Weve been there three times and enjoyed our beverages and the service each time. Thanks!

AJ
Review №47

Nick was amazing. Greated us with smile, even after a long day. I was unsure of my choice.... he made perfect suggestion! Will return many times!

Ch
Review №48

Wow! The staff is super friendly and professional. In a world with a SBux on every corner, Sweetwaters atmosphere and beverage selections is so refreshing. A fantastic addition to Amberly and West Cary!

Tj
Review №49

Need to learn how to treat their employees. Fired a kid via EMAIL for scheduling issues they agreed to when they were hired. Very unprofessional. - Yes that’s right, these young ladies don’t have time to quit because you fire them through EMAILS instead of actually speaking to them and trying to work with them as you’d agreed to. You already fired several kids since you’ve been open. So no, no one leaves. You just send out emails at 10pm the night before they are supposed to work to let them know you’re “letting them go.” Again, how professional and disrespectful.

Ir
Review №50

Love this place so much! Great menu, fantastic staff & Scott the owner is so friendly & welcoming! I pop in every other day! So happy they are here in Cary!

Kr
Review №51

The drinks are delicious and original! This is one of the only local coffee places (other than the mainstream chains) in the area, and the coffee is great. One of my personal favorites is the iced French Vietnamese au lait.Atmosphere is casual and modern, and is a good place to study or spend time with friends.The staff are super friendly as well!

Br
Review №52

Very neat, colorful art on the walls, 100 rating on sanitation

Ja
Review №53

Great neighborhood Coffee and Tea place. Really nice staff and owner. Will definitely support reguraly

Ty
Review №54

The coffee is great, employees are awesome, and the patio is a great place to go after a morning workout!

Pa
Review №55

I ordered one of their shakes, and it was incompletely blended, with big chunks of ice. The young girls who work here have trouble following directions, too. I specifically asked for no whipped cream, and they put whipped cream on. As both the product and the service stink--both of which matter a lot more than wall art--I am giving it one star.

R
Review №56

Greeted with a sincere welcome when I came in for a cup of tea. Nice place.

Te
Review №57

The owner here and all his associates are always so friendly and accomodating. They never miss a beat on a order. Their bakery selections are just devine.

El
Review №58

Great coffee, great atmosphere, and service with a smile! Such a great addition to the community!!

Ca
Review №59

Delicious coffee! Loved the cafe au lait along with great customer service!

Ry
Review №60

Highly recommend! Quality products by a friendly and motivated staff!

Ja
Review №61

Amazing options, really friendly staff and owner and great location.

Ji
Review №62

A little off the beaten path but the coffee was good and the atmosphere was comfortable.

st
Review №63

Very good coffee. Friendly, helpful staff

To
Review №64

Great location to grab coffee following an F3nation.com mens free peer led bootcamp. Check F3Carpex.com for local schedules.

Sa
Review №65

Great addition to the area. coffee is slightly on the expensive side.

Kh
Review №66

Good coffee and snacks but isnt a good environment for studying or getting some work done as the staff is talking and laughing very loudly. Was there for several hours but the noise level was constant and seemed to disturb several customers who left quickly.

An
Review №67

Great atmosphere ! Great staff ! Great coffee !

F.
Review №68

Great selection of chilled drinks and pastries.

Fr
Review №69

Better than Starbucks..by far

Jo
Review №70

Over priced! But a good product.

AN
Review №71

Good cafe i jus tried ones

Le
Review №72

Very yummy

Bo
Review №73

Great coffee, great staff!

J.
Review №74

Great coffee , friendly staff ,cozy coffee house

Ti
Review №75

Off da chain fren

Ne
Review №76

Nice place and nice staff

ja
Review №77

Best latte

Is
Review №78

Random coffee and cake varieties.

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  • Address:726 Slash Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27519, United States
  • Site:https://www.sweetwaterscafe.com/nc-cary-amberly/#/
  • Phone:+1 919-377-2505
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Dessert shop
  • Tea house
  • Tea store
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:6:30AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:6:30AM–9PM
  • Friday:8AM–9PM
  • Saturday:8AM–7PM
  • Sunday:6:30AM–8PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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