Jubala Coffee is opening a new location at Six Forks Station, 9320 Forum Drive in North Raleigh, on September 26. The beloved Triangle roaster is relocating from Pleasant Valley shopping center to a new outpost next to Target on the Six Forks corridor, giving North Raleigh a walkable daily coffee stop that the area has been missing.
What is Jubala Coffee and why does it matter in Raleigh?
Jubala has been one of the Triangle's most respected independent roasters for years. Known for sourcing carefully, training its staff to a high standard, and creating spaces that feel genuinely local rather than corporate, it earns a different kind of loyalty than a chain. When a Jubala opens in a neighborhood, it tends to become part of the routine quickly. The move to Six Forks Station brings that experience to one of North Raleigh's most active retail corridors.
Where exactly is the Six Forks Station location?
The new Jubala is at 9320 Forum Drive, inside Six Forks Station, the shopping center anchored by Target on the Six Forks Road corridor in North Raleigh. The center sits at the intersection of Six Forks Road and Forum Drive, which puts it within easy reach of neighborhoods including North Ridge, Wakefield, and the broader North Raleigh area. Parking is straightforward, and the location is walkable from several nearby residential streets.
What happened to the Pleasant Valley location?
The Six Forks Station opening represents a relocation from the Pleasant Valley shopping center, not an expansion. Jubala is moving its presence northward along the Six Forks corridor. For regulars who made the drive to Pleasant Valley, the new address is a shorter trip from most of North Raleigh.
Why does a coffee shop opening matter to someone buying a home?
It matters more than most people expect. The question buyers ask us most often about a neighborhood is not about square footage or lot size. It is about how the neighborhood actually lives day to day. What do you do on a Saturday morning? Where do you go when you need to work for two hours outside the house? What does the walk to the corner look like?
A walkable, well-regarded coffee shop anchors a neighborhood's daily rhythm in a way that a grocery store or a gym does not. Jubala at Six Forks Station is the kind of addition that makes a corridor more livable, not just more convenient. It signals that the area is attracting the kind of independent operators who choose their locations carefully, which tends to bring more of the same.
The Six Forks corridor has been one of the more active stretches in North Raleigh for exactly this reason. Retail and dining options have deepened over the past several years, and the residential streets feeding into it, including North Ridge and Wakefield, have held their value accordingly. A new Jubala location is one data point, but it fits a pattern that buyers researching this part of Raleigh should understand.
What neighborhoods are closest to the Six Forks Station Jubala?
Several established North Raleigh neighborhoods sit within a short drive or bike ride of Six Forks Station.
North Ridge is one of the closest. It is a mature community with large lots, established tree cover, and homes that have appreciated steadily. The North Ridge Country Club sits within the same corridor, adding golf and social amenities to the mix.
Wakefield is a few minutes further north and offers a range of home sizes, strong schools, and a community feel that draws buyers who want space without sacrificing access to retail and restaurants.
For buyers searching active listings in this part of Raleigh, the North Raleigh IDX search shows what is currently on the market across price points.
If you are weighing North Raleigh against other parts of the Triangle, our Neighborhood Match tool asks five to seven questions about how you want to live and returns three specific neighborhoods with a written explanation of why each is a match and what the trade-off is. Relocation buyers who skip that step tend to make location decisions they revisit later.
What else is happening in North Raleigh worth knowing about?
The Six Forks corridor is not the only part of North Raleigh with momentum. The Midtown Raleigh and North Hills area continues to be one of the most active submarkets in the Triangle, with walkable retail, a restaurant district, and residential options ranging from condos to custom homes. Our post on living in North Hills covers the specifics in detail.
For buyers coming from out of state, our relocation guide maps the Triangle by lifestyle rather than by price range, which is usually a more useful way to start. The Best of Raleigh relocation guide goes deeper on the community side, covering local businesses, events, and the things that make each part of the Triangle feel distinct.
Is North Raleigh a good place to buy right now?
The short answer is that the Six Forks corridor has shown consistent demand, and the neighborhoods feeding into it have held inventory tightly. Specific market data for the current period, including days on market and median price movement, is available through our market reports page, which we update regularly.
What we can say from 25 years in this market: the neighborhoods that hold value through different rate environments tend to be the ones with the strongest daily infrastructure. Good schools, walkable retail, and a sense of community identity. The Six Forks corridor checks those boxes, and a Jubala opening at Six Forks Station is the kind of signal worth paying attention to.
If you are actively searching in North Raleigh, view current listings or use our home search to filter by neighborhood, price, and property type.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jubala Coffee at Six Forks Station
When does Jubala Coffee open at Six Forks Station?
The grand opening is September 26. The location is at 9320 Forum Drive in North Raleigh, inside Six Forks Station next to Target.
Is this a new Jubala location or a relocation?
It is a relocation from the Pleasant Valley shopping center. Jubala is moving its presence northward along the Six Forks corridor rather than adding a second location.
What neighborhoods are closest to the Six Forks Station Jubala?
North Ridge, North Ridge Country Club, and Wakefield are among the closest residential communities. The broader North Raleigh area along Six Forks Road is within a short drive of the new location.
Does a coffee shop opening really affect home values?
Not in isolation, but as part of a pattern it matters. Walkable daily amenities, especially from independent operators who choose locations carefully, tend to reinforce neighborhood demand over time. The Six Forks corridor has been building this kind of retail depth for several years.
How do I find homes near Six Forks Station?
Our North Raleigh listings search shows active inventory across the corridor. You can also use our Neighborhood Match tool to identify which North Raleigh community fits how you want to live.
Who should I talk to about buying in North Raleigh?
A TCG advisor who knows the corridor can walk you through current inventory, off-market options, and the differences between communities that do not show up on a listing page. Reach out at (919) 283-5237 or schedule a call whenever works for you.
Written by Gretchen Coley
Founder, The Coley Group at Compass
Gretchen has 25+ years of experience selling homes across the Triangle, specializing in luxury residential, new construction, and executive relocations. She leads a team of advisors across Wake, Durham, and Chatham counties. To connect with Gretchen or a TCG advisor who specializes in North Raleigh, call (919) 283-5237 or email [email protected].
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