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Open Eye Cafe received an average rating of 4.74 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews.
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In Short
The entrance ramp of the Open Eye Cafe leads to a small porch, perfect for a fall evening's pick-me-up. The creak of the front door raises eyes and prompts the barista to greet you with a broad smile. The interior is… Read Full Editorial
Pretty cool place, but with room for improvement by Catherine M. via Judy's Book on 3/24/2012
Open eye has a great ambiance and their coffee is outstanding. Despite its drawbacks, it is one of my favorite places which is why I gave it four stars.However, there are a number of problems with this place. For one, it is often very…
Neatest Place in Carrboro by Robert A via Insider Pages on 10/27/2010
Fun place. Love the espresso and you can't beat the atmosphere. I meet a friend here about once a month and it's very relaxing when we go. Careful of the floors - clean & shiny, but a little slick after a rain.
Great! by Holly H via Insider Pages on 7/16/2010
I had my first experience at this cafe last weekend. It was a great atmosphere, and I had the espresso shake. It was really good. I will definitely try to return whenever I'm in the area, which I plan to be fairly often.
Open Eye Cafe is a place to work, think, dream or chat by rona b via Insider Pages on 10/29/2009
GREAT coffee, tea, juices, wine, great baristas, huge space, very comfortable and great crowd.
Only complaint -- sometimes you feel a bit like you're taken for granted, and the bulk coffee is expensive. But it's a great location, no,…
has a friendly staff and a quality coffee! by adina d via Insider Pages on 6/8/2009
I love Open Eye Cafe. There is always a familiar face there and great music playing when I visit. The coffee and tea are fantastic, I highly recommend this cafe.
Some of the best espresso in the area by Mo M via Insider Pages on 5/31/2009
Open Eye Cafe bills itself as Carrboro's living room, and the description is accurate. It's full of mismatched armchairs and sofas for lounging, as well as tables and chairs for those looking to read or study, and many patrons are…
Great little coffee shop. by Amanda d via Insider Pages on 5/13/2009
My husband and I go to Open Eye every few weeks to see meet with friends. Very laid back atmosphere (the floor is bare concrete), and the drinks are wonderful. When you order tea, it comes to you in your very own tea press filled with…
If you don't know tea, don't serve it. by bixby007 via Citysearch on 1/2/2009
During my last (and final) visit, I asked to transfer my tea to a different container to stop the steeping process ("Open Eye" uses French presses to steep tea). After criticizing my request, the manager rolled his eyes and reluctantly…
Outstanding. by spinningninny via Citysearch on 9/20/2007
I consume quite a bit of coffee over the course of the week, but I certainly look forward to my weekend mornings at Open Eye. As a coffee lover, I have to say that everything from their mochas to their drip is delicious. I only wish they…
Not Driade by gourmetgirl86 via Citysearch on 6/11/2006
The coffee is good, but i haven't found the same love for it that the other reviewer did--when i went there last night, they were only rated 90.5 by the health inspector and by the way--it's not in Chapel Hill, it's in Carrboro. The best…
Open Your Eyes! by Nina N. via Judy's Book on 4/16/2006
If you're looking for a less crowded café where you can do some serious homework or just chill out on a couch with some friends, Open Eye Cafe is great. The coffee is not expensive and because the town of Carborro is super advanced, the…
Open Eye by Jenny P. via Judy's Book on 4/3/2006
Open eye has changed pretty drastically over the past year, and for the better. The old open eye was small, and a little dingy to be honest. The new open eye is much more spacious, with more furniture, the same great coffee, and thankfully…
incomparable by edward s. via Judy's Book on 12/21/2005
There is nowhere in Carrboro (or anywhere else in the triangle) that comes close to what the Open Eye offers, in regards to quality of coffee (etc.), service (knowledgeable!) or atmosphere. Now that this place is in its new space...man,…
Great place to hang out by Amanda B. via Judy's Book on 9/11/2005
I love the Open Eye Cafe. It's one of the best places in Chapel Hill or Carrboro to unwind and drink a great cup o' joe. It's obviously a locally owned and operated place--very relaxed, and not pretentious at all. It's a great place to…
carrboro's hipster hang-out by Martin I via Insider Pages on 9/7/2005
if caffee driade is too far or if you simply do not allow yourself to leave carrboro's "i am so sustainable" ghetto ... open-eye serves carrboro's hipster their daily caffeine fill. you'll see many faces that frequent driade as well. the…
Great Atmosphere by Abbey T. via Judy's Book on 8/29/2005
The Open Eye Cafe is my favorite place in Carrboro to just sit and relax with a cup of great coffee. The atmosphere is relaxed and homey, just like an independent neighborhood coffee house should be! The coffee is excellent, the prices are…
Local coffee & music in Carrboro by Sharyn R. via Judy's Book on 8/12/2005
This Carrboro coffee house is a local fixture. It is always full, serving everyone from students who study there to local guys who come for a coffee refill. There are old couches to lounge on with a good cup of coffee and a book. They also…
Honest to Goodness Carrboro by Emily B via Insider Pages on 6/22/2005
When in Carrboro, do as the Carrborites do, and visit the Open Eye Cafe. Sister of Cafe Driadde (Chapel Hill), Open Eye is a small coffee shop across from the infamous Weaver St. Market, located in the heart of downtown Carrboro, near…
Chapel Hill's best coffee by llwright via Citysearch on 11/18/2002
I consider myself a coffee snob. The Open Eye has the best coffee I've ever had. I stop by as often as I can before work and get a cup. I wished they opened before 7:00. Always rated 99 or 100 by health inspector. You can't beat that!…
