Caffe Driade's back patio is pictured on September 7, 2007. All of the shop's seating is outside.

Overview

Caffe Driade is an independent and locally owned espresso bar, teahouse and wine bar located at 1215 E. Franklin St. in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All of the shop’s seating is outside on surrounding patios, and a trail leads from its back patio to the Bolin Creek Trail. 

Caffe Driade is owned by Scott Conary and was opened in 1995. Conary also owns Open Eye Café, located in Carrboro, and Carrboro Coffee Roasters, a small-batch coffee roasting company that supplies beans to both Caffe Driade and Open Eye Café. Carrboro Coffee Roasters sources its coffee beans from farmers directly, and sells its products at both shops and online.

The space is available to book for events.

Menu

Caffe Driade’s menu includes coffee, whole leaf tea, wine and beer, food, cigars and other beverages such as juice and sparkling water. 

Espresso, macchiato, cappuccino, lattes and mochas are coffee options at Caffe Driade. The shop also has specialty drinks, including a Caffè Cortado and Red Eye. Coffee prices range from $2-$6.50. Wine offerings at Caffe Driade include sparkling, red and white wines and range in price from $34-$48 a bottle. All beers served are craft and/or local. 

All of the food served at Caffe Driade is sourced from local partners such as Guglhupf Bakery, Kelley G Cupcakes, Big Spoon Roasters and Weaver Street Market. There is also a bagel bar at the shop.