Cup 22 Coffee House

My wife and I tried this local coffee shop for the first time today and I’ve got to say, what an amazing experience and location. Our barista Nicky was kind, personal, and cool under pressure. My wife loved the chai latte, well-balanced and aromatic. I had the best mocha of my life. Definitely will be returning and can’t wait to attend our first show here!

Cool rural little coffee shop. Nitro cold brew was really good, my first time trying it. Friendly staff, has an outdoor seating area w a great view - it's located right next to the river which has a nice trail you can walk down while drinking your coffee :)

Loved this coffee shop!! Friendly people great location. Will absolutely be back. If it weren't so far from where we live I'd go regularly

TEN STARS
yummmmmmmmmm
And the staff - ROCKSTARS! So kind, so welcoming!
I just moved here and I'm gonna be a lifelong Cup 22 patron for sure!
Oat milk egg nog?! In my coffee?! Are you kidding?! Yes please! Gimme gimme
Oh and those fresh cinnamon donuts, highly recommend! .. I'm drooling

Great latte and excellent homemade donut. The service was very good as well. Dogs are allowed outside. The baked goods by Malik are all excellent. The location and views are magical. Morning buns are awesome.

such a cool place!!
Goood matcha latte and good quality coffee, lots of seating space, seems like a lot is going on there!

Great espresso drinks here as well as donuts and cakes from a local bakery. Nice views from the outdoor seating and great atmosphere sitting inside the Haw River Ballroom too.

We really like this place. Went here on our third date and we go all the time now that we’re married. Great coffee and very nice atmosphere for conversation. Amazing view of the river and surrounding greenery. We typically order matcha lattes, americanos, or cappuccinos. All very good. Thanks!

Some of the best coffee I have ever had. They take their time with every cup! That along with the views from the deck or balcony make this one of the best places for a relaxing morning cup or to do work in a different setting. Thei fresh baked goods from the bake house upstairs are also fantastic! I

Cute little place! Great spot to grab a coffee to go and then walk along the Haw River and around the Saxapahaw Island.

This place is amazing! The service, the view, the coffee… You will not be disappointed!

Such a unique space. Great coffee, WONDERFUL PEOPLE and an atmosphere that simply can't be beat.

I LOVE THE STAFF. Here for an important meeting and it has my VOTE as one of Saxapahaw’s fave destinations

Great coffee, location, friendly staff, lots of seating

I love this spot! Great coffee, fully unique space and great views — usually quiet and easy to get a seat inside or out and linger.

Great place to grab a coffee and a pastry! The vibe is great and it feels like an LGBTQ+ safe space when we go on the weekends. They use 1883 syrups, Sweetbird syrups, Zuma chocolate (I think) and Joe Van Gogh beans! High quality and local. Highly recommended! Also a shout out to Graham (sorry if it's spelled wrong!) for being an awesome barista!

I've had the opportunity to visit this establishment on three different occasions. The first time I visited was a blustery, dark morning and the anticipation was sending shivers through my spine as I grabbed the door... it was locked.
The second time was much better. It was summer, the river was flowing, flower blossoms were showing, kyakers happily rowing, and I was feeling on top of the world. I took the wheelchair ramp so that I could really experience the full effect of the entrance. As I walked toward the door I could smell the coffee in my mind. I could almost taste it as I vigorously yanked on the front door to go in and order everything in sight. It was locked.
The third and final time that I went to this location was much more recently. Let me tell you all something today, the third time really is the charm. The third time is where all the magic happened and when I finally got to experience this place for what it truly is. I pulled in the parking lot and luckily there was one spot available. Finally there were other people around so I knew this was going to be the best time ever. I parallel parked with ease and pulled my hand brake. Several deep breaths later, I burst out of my car and sprinted up the steps toward the doors as fast as I could. I grabbed the door and flung it wide open and stumbled inside. It was a ghost town, everything seemed to be on and functioning except there was nobody around. I walked around the counters and opened the register just to see if anyone might be hiding in there, but couldn't find anyone. After eating a piece of cake and reading a book, I decided to just leave the money I owed in the tip jar so that I would not incur any karmic debt. I'm sure someone works here, I probably just came in while they were taking out the cardboard or something. Updates will come if I get to try the coffee this year.

UPDATE: there was a whole bunch of people in there today but they said there's a wedding... Closed. Nice people though, can't wait to try the coffee. Hoping for a cup by 2022, that's why they call it cup 22 so it makes sense now. I love this place. Updates coming within the year if time allows.

12/30/21
It's almost 2022 so I'm getting excited for the grand opening. Someone said they opened already but I went by on Christmas and nobody was there. I know the coffee is good, I've heard the rumors around the town. When I do try it, I'm hoping to leave a more detailed review

05/26/22
I think my wife tried the coffee, one of the folks that used to work here came back from a safari and reopened it or something. I've only heard rumors, and basically the coffee is ground up on-site and served to your liking. I'll try it soon, but I usually just make coffee around 5:15am and have two cups before work. I'll tell my friends to go here though, I love this place.

Gorgeous views from the big glass windows, solid coffee selection, plus a small selection of fresh-baked goods. Staff are always friendly. WiFi is available and it's common for locals to sit for a while to work on laptops. Definitely a gem of a coffee shop.

Stopped in and discovered they've been closed due to the pandemic. They just reopened today. Had a pretty good crowd but plenty of spread out seating, in and out, good wifi, cool coffee house music and delicious coffee. Reminded me of the coffee shop I used to study at in college.. I'll be back

Funky friendly atmosphere, plenty of space to work or socialize as you see fit. Adjacent to/part of the highly popular Haw River Ballroom, which is part of a revitalized textile mill in rural NC. Baristas are skilled and fresh pastry selections every day, baked in the same building. Good music, great view including a stunning deck overlooking the Haw River. Saxapahaw is an experience well worth the trip, and a great day trip from both the Triangle and Triad. The only problem I ever have had there has been a wifi signal, but I have generally had excellent wifi on my laptop there.