Liquid State - Raleigh

Coffee, Coffee, Wine

Liquid State

Liquid State
4.6 / 5 (503 reviews)

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Tucked into Hillsborough Street, this polished café blends upscale style with laid-back charm, serving standout coffee — notably a creamy Thai iced latte — alongside solid black drip. Clean, art-lined interiors offer couches, tables, a bar, outdoor seating and easy parking. Friendly, often quick service complements plant-based milk options, rotating holiday drinks, local beers and wine, and board games, making it ideal for study sessions, casual meetups or lingering afternoons.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Andrei

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 503 reviews
andrei-42
23.07.2023

They serve an incredibly good Thai iced coffee here (as shown in the picture). The ambiance is really nice and it’s one of the more upscale coffee shops on Hillsborough Street. It feels quite posh compared to places like Cup-a-Joe. The staff was friendly, but they could be a bit more welcoming.

kaitlyn-91
23.07.2023

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The service was both quick and friendly. The coffee was delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed, featuring a variety of seating options including couches, regular tables, and bar areas, as well as outdoor seating. I definitely plan to return!

gem-7
23.07.2023

This restaurant offers excellent coffee and a pleasant atmosphere. Parking is relatively easy to find as well. They provide a variety of plant-based milk options at affordable prices. It's an ideal spot for studying or catching up with a friend. The place is very clean, and they also showcase local art, which is a lovely touch.

abbey-29
23.07.2023

This place has a much more laid back atmosphere than a lot of the other coffee shops on Hillsborough. I think being a short way away from campus helps a lot. They also have a cool selection of local beer and art in the shop which I really appreciate. The coffee itself is solid, I tried the iced thai latte and was pretty impressed with the flavor and presentation. I think it's my new favorite coffee shop, can't wait to back and try something new.

melinda-128
23.07.2023

Fantastic coffee, even the black drip is great! Great place for studying or meeting friends. Beer and wine options, with holiday drink specials. They have board games available for use too. Great spot!

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