Lanza’s Cafe

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!

What a cute, cozy spot!! I am excited to take my teen to board game night, for sure!!
I got a latte and a bowl of vegetarian chili to heat me up on a cold winter day.

Cozy spot with plenty of room, yet not so loud you can’t focus or have a conversation. A huge variety of food options, vegan and otherwise, especially for a cafe! The friendly service adds to the overall cozy environment.

This is clearly the best coffee shop in town. The staff is great. The food is great. I don't know a more calming and pleasant place to be than this. They also have a great chess night on Wednesday that my son loves.

Love the atmosphere and the various tea/ coffee cups around. One of the rare coffee shops around opened very early which is a must for me since getting off from 3rd shift and need that little extra to soothe my early morning cravings before heading to my Airbnb. Service was excellent at all times I’ve visited especially the recommendations. Thank you!!

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!

Great ambiance. Music was just right. People were not loud. Good use of space. Coffee was good. Service was very friendly.

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.

Cool, chill place to hang out in beautiful Carrboro. Lots of well labelled vegan options. Dog friendly. Great coffee, tea, kombucha, and several beers (far too heavily weighted on the IPA/hoppy side of the beer spectrum in my opinion).
Weekly events and seating for small groups inside, outside, and in between. Parking available at the back, but not a ton.

Wonderful cafe with cozy and welcoming ambiance, variety of coffee and tea offerings. Friendly staff, and my fav is the cold beet salad! Family and student-friendly. Highly recommend 💛

Quality espresso drinks served by skilled baristas plus an extensive coffee menu. A few vegetarian and vegan dishes on special (possibly also seasonal). Pastries.

The outdoor seating design makes excellent use of limited space and it’s my second favorite thing about Lanza’s after the coffee. (The bulletin board featuring the Pups of Lanza’s is third favorite.)

Arrive early to snag a table inside. A lot of people remote work here and it’s usually pretty crowded. Seating is also pretty densely packed.

That’s not a complaint – just a heads up for ADHDers like me and our focus-challenged brethren who can find it difficult to work when there’s a proximate distraction. Today there was a guy seated at the bar who had basically set up a mini office. He had two screens in use. Including a full monitor on a stand. And not including his phone, although I deduced that was also in use (teleconference). I found it amusing to watch while I was waiting to order. In retrospect, I wish I’d captured a bit of that as a video clip because I know the perfect subReddit…🤣 But it would’ve made it difficult for me to concentrate if I had been seated in the vicinity (or working behind the bar).

Very cute, nice, and clean place to have coffee and hangout. In the reviews, someone was complaining about being there 2 times in one week and not getting attention in 20 min. Just wanna say it is been more than 20 times I go this place and got friendly attention by staff in < 2 min (unless there is a line to be wait a little more). So, highly recommend. 😊

Stopped in right at closing to grab a coffee before a show. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. The cream cheese Danish was freaking delicious, as was the joe. Sweet little spot!

Lanza’s is a beautiful and comfortable space. Their pastries and lattes are wonderful. Great customer service and quick. No complaints at all.

Outstanding espresso, coffee, pastries, quiche, sandwiches, and much more...but just as important, the staff is extremely friendly and yet very efficient - they'll make you feel welcomed, but they also keep the line moving and work hard to serve you quickly as well as serve the next folks in line. Also, the ambiance is amazing, indoors and out. Great for studying or chatting with friends, and the trivia nights are a blast!

Well crafted coffee and a surprisingly comprehensive menu. The staff and decor both contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that is serene and approachable in a way that coffee shops sometimes aren’t. I felt comfortable here.

Had another nice time with my Lady friend here. If I remember correctly they had more menu items. It has good soup, and vegan options. If you need a place to visit, play a game and enjoy coffee or tea. The outside area is nice. Cozy place. This replacement review is upgraded from 4stars

Amazing cafe!
I love going here, with the amazing atmosphere to it and the employees are simply amazing, hope to come back sometime!

Lanza's has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and a friendly staff. The coffee is great and they have macadamia milk (which I've never tried before but I totally enjoyed!) Their snacks looked delicious, and I'm definitely getting one next time I'm there. Also, they have such a great little shop on the fringes! I believe it's local artisans, and tea supplies, and a nice nook for unique gifts. Oh! They also do an open mic! Great stuff, highly recommend!

The best spot in Carrboro! Super cozy inside, great outdoor seating space w/ nice lighting, the staff is amazing, they have vegan + gluten free options (labeled!), and the coffee + kombucha on tap is wonderful! We love Lanza’s so very much.