Lanza’s Cafe

Lanza’s Cafe, nestled in the heart of Carrboro, NC, is a captivating blend of Italian coffee culture and Southern hospitality. This cozy café has garnered rave reviews for its warm ambiance, perfect for studying, socializing, or savoring a delicious cup of coffee. Customers praise the café’s diverse drink menu, featuring artisan options like their irresistible cappuccino and refreshing cold brew, making it a top contender for coffee lovers in the area. Patrons appreciate the eclectic decor, from mismatched mugs to charming furniture, which create a homey atmosphere. The inviting patio, shielded from the elements, is another highlight, offering a unique space to enjoy your favorite beverages and dishes. Diners can indulge in a variety of breakfast options, with the bagel breakfast sandwich and chia seed pudding standing out. With a commitment to local flavor and a fun social calendar, Lanza’s Cafe is more than just a coffee shop. It welcomes community connections and even serves beer and wine, making it a versatile spot for any occasion. Whether you’re here to work, relax, or enjoy good food, Lanza’s Cafe encapsulates the essence of a welcoming gathering place, inviting all to linger and savor the experience.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Popular with university students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside

Will Herbst

May 30,2025

Lanzas is the best coffeeshop in the durham-chapel hill area. I drive 30 minutes everyday to come do work here. To understand why just look at the facade. A cardinal on an Italian flag. Harmony between the ancient ways of coffee - of the motherland Italia is welded with southern flair and hospitality. Only in Carrboro could you find such a well crafted combination of the extravagant with the simple. Lanzas is socialism working. Lanzas is Bernie sanders authoritarian. Lanzas is democracy manifest. Lanzas is. The warm coziness is perfect and not replicated anywhere else. They have lame food/pasteries and serve counter culture coffee which is okay. BUT they have a ton of different kinds of mugs which I love and they Make great drinks. ALSO they have an absolutely amazing patio. It has such good list, great tables and is adequately shielded from the elements. Heck yes this place is AWESOME. Through some sickening mad science they have imbedded chess boards in the table. this seems illegal to me - though im no Lawyer (yet). Tons of board games - ancient games. The bathroom is a nice escape. East to park.

Isabella Grandic

May 17,2025

Cozy, homey, warm, local-roots coffee shop with a fun social calendar! Very eclectic. Mugs & furniture are mismashed, food options are very “ski chalet meets study core” (burritos, chili, pizza, sandwiches, pastries) ...

Jorge Hernandez

Apr 19,2025

Met one of the owners Catherine and she was great! She took some time to sit down with me and explain the history of their restaurant. The cappuccino I had was delicious. Great space for coffee in the morning and to sit down to work on the computer. They even serve beer and wine!

Lily g

Apr 7,2025

Top 3 cold brew in Chapel Hill Matcha is ok, not strong Lentil soup & chia pudding amazing Good vegan options

Chris B

Apr 5,2025

Nice place to meet friends, study, or just hang out. Great vibe on a Sunday. Breakfast bagel and coffee was were good. Definitely recommend checking it out.

Anna Price

Apr 2,2025

Reilly’s wine tasting was amazing—her picks were fantastic and the charcuterie pairing was delicious. Definitely recommend! Also the general ambiance of Lanza’s was so warm and inviting

Elaine Shults

Mar 12,2025

Warm, welcoming local coffee shop. The owners, Catherine and Christina, are super friendly, hard working, and all-around kind people, who are clearly admired by their staff. Wonderful place to display some of my art to the local community — thank you Lanza’s!

Mary Ann Cangialosi

Feb 16,2025

Love love this quaint but stimulating coffee shop!! It's so cozy, laid back, and the walls are covered with amazing work by local artists. Their menu is awesome and offers coffee for all types of coffee drinkers. I didn't try their food, but it looks delish. I'll definitely visit again:))

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