Rude Awakening coffee house

This place is an absolute gem 💎! Great vibe and charm in spades. I had the pleasure of chatting the owner and found that they opened in downtown Fayetteville in 1999. A courageous undertaking considering this area was quite undesirably seedy and crime infested back then. In fact, this shop was at the forefront of a decades long revitalization of what is now a thriving hub of arts, entertainment, and a plethora of foodie options. I always enjoy the outside seating which provides front row view to experience the sights and sounds of Hay St: a prime spot to chill and people watch (after about 8 pm on weekends you are guaranteed to NOT be bored :-) And yes, they're open to 12 midnight on weekends (10 pm during the week) making it the go-to option for late work/study. This is exceptional since there are are very few coffee shops in all of North Carolina serving these hours. A truly iconic establishment that would be very much worth a visit... Most highly recommended 👍🏾

Two words: Coffee. Flight. It’s divine. Every drink we’ve gotten has been something to write home about. Staff is friendly and helpful. The space is a little awkward due to the narrow building, but everything they serve is worth the squish and they do have a good amount of seating. Just be ready to scootch by! They have desserts, lunch choices, fruit, chocolate bars, and killer gifts/art for sale. Try one of everything. No regrets.

Such a great find. Was in Fayetteville for a visit with family late and needed a jolt of caffeine for the drive back to Raleigh. It was so nice to find a local coffee shop open late. The barista was so friendly. Great iced latte and also picked up a nice bag of beans from the roaster the cafe uses in Charlotte. The cafe is located in downtown Fayetteville which has been restored with so many neat shops and restaurants.