Address: 114 S. Academy St.  Cary, NC  27511
Open Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30am to 4:00pm
Friday-Saturday from 7:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday from 11am to 4:00pm
Coffee
for a
Cause

Esteamed Coffee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit coffee shop and cafe located in Cary, NC. Our mission is to lower the unemployment rate and increase the quality of life for adults with intellectual, developmental, communication, and/or visual disabilities by creating meaningful jobs and social opportunities in a warm, supportive environment.

We envision a world where adults with disabilities have access to meaningful work and social opportunities while being respected, represented, and fully integrated in every local community.

The whole staff posing in front of Esteamed Coffee
Our
goal

To lower the more than 70% unemployment rate for adults with disabilities.

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Recognition
2022 Maggy award for best Coffee Shop2023 Maggy award for best Coffee Shop2024 Maggy award for best Coffee Shop2025 Maggy award for best Coffee ShopCary chamber of commerce charitable partner awardCary Chamber of Commerce Business of the year award 2024Award for Most Innovative Startup by WRAL News Voters' Choice AwardsWoodland Terrace Best of the Best coffee shop 2025The American dream spotlight recognition awardThe aphasia Project Advocacy Award 2022CommunityVotes Cary Gold Winner 2024CommunityVotes Cary Gold Winner 20255 West magazine 2022 Diamond Awards Gold Winner for best coffee shop5 West magazine 2023 Diamond Awards Gold Winner for best coffee shop5 West magazine 2024 Diamond Awards Gold Winner for best coffee shop5 West magazine 2025 Diamond Awards Gold Winner for best coffee shop
Community
Reviews

"Love, love, love everything about this little shop. Super warm and inviting as you are greeted upon entering. Coffee suggestions were fantastic. Stigmas and stereotypes thrown out the door."

5 stars
- Jennifer

“This place is so cozy. I feel like I'm on the set of a CW show when I'm here. I thought there was no way a local coffee shop could consistently be this cheery and bright with staff this nice, until finding Esteamed Coffee.”

5 stars
- Catherine

“This is one of my most favorite coffee shops in Cary. Every visit is truly a different experience in the most magical way. The coffee is amazing and made by some of the most hardworking people.”

5 stars
- Kaylla

“Genuinely the best coffee shop experience ever! Everyone is friendly and helpful and has a positive vibe.”

5 stars
- Aviva
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“The energy here is amazing. It’s warm, welcoming, and full of heart. Some places just have that special vibe, and this is definitely one of them.”

5 stars
- Katrina

"I really enjoyed my first (and certainly not my last) visit to Esteamed Coffee today. My smoothie was delicious and prepared with the utmost care. I was touched by how the team worked together and made me feel right at ease. Way to go on a great business!"

5 stars
- Alicia