After life as a pop-up, Left Hook Coffee opens in new downtown Raleigh spot
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The Left Hook's new space on East Hargett Street in Raleigh. Photo: Zachery Eanes/Axios
After years of operating out of temporary spaces and pop-up locations, the popular coffee roaster The Left Hook Coffee is now open in a permanent spot on East Hargett Street in downtown Raleigh.
Why it matters: The Left Hook's founder Kristin Kulik has bounced around Raleigh since moving to the area from Florida, earning a following by first slinging coffee at Rebus Works and then at The Left Hook's first spot inside of Gussie's on Morgan Street in 2024.
Driving the news: After more than a year of renovating a former laundromat at 912 E. Hargett St., The Left Hook is now making drinks and selling its roasted beans in its own polished-and-cozy space.
Zoom in: The new shop adds to the fast-changing landscape of the area east of downtown. Across the street, the former Division of Motor Vehicles headquarters has been fully demolished ahead of future redevelopment.
- And along nearby New Bern Avenue, construction on the city's first bus rapid transit line is well underway.
What to expect: The same buoyant atmosphere that Kulik has brought to her other locations and an excellent mix of classic and seasonal espresso drinks.
- Perhaps unique among Raleigh shops, you can also order an egg cream, a classic style of New York City made out of seltzer, whole milk and chocolate syrup.
- The new space is still gearing up fully. But the goal is to eventually open The Left Hook seven days a week, add evening hours with beer and wine options and grow its food menu.
