The Optimist

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1000 Brookside Dr Ste 109
Raleigh, NC 27604
The Optimist is a specialty coffee house and cafe, serving brunch and breakfast daily with a rotating weekend menu.

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Matthew H.
8/22/2025

Quaint coffee shop with chill vibes and relaxing music. The back patio feels like you're nestled in nature with the sounds of birds chirping in the treetops. My bacon egg and cheese English...

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Sarah A.
8/3/2025

I visited this location for the first time today. I ordered a flavored latte, it was delicious, and a Chris P Bacon sandwich. Both items were to go. The coffee came out in a timely manner, but the...

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Toby M.
7/26/2025

Iced coffee was very good Lemon Poppyseed muffin was a disappointment. It was a bit dry and lacked flavor. Beyond muffins we did not see many bakery-type snacks. Their made to order menu looked...

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Sarah R.
11/8/2025

Super cute and cozy coffee shop. Plugs on the outer seating. Enjoyed their coffee, matcha wasn't my fav.

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Ashley J.
5/16/2025

The matcha latte, avocado toast, and the breakfast tacos were really good!! The vibes of this place is like a hipster coffee shop and they have board games for you to play! Service is great and...

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