Posted May 16, 2019 10:36 a.m. EDT Updated May 17, 2019 8:41 a.m. EDT

— A new coffeehouse and cafe is slated to open next week in west Cary.

Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea is located in Amberly Square off McCrimmon Parkway. The cafe, opening on May 28, will bring a new concept to the area, serving Asian and globally-inspired coffees, teas, pastries, sandwiches and salads.

Coffee offerings at Sweetwaters include classics and special creations like the Dragon Eye, a blend of sweetened condensed milk and coffee, and the French Vietnamese Au Lait. The tea menu will include a variety of hot and iced tea options like matcha and Thai teas.

Desserts and pastries will rotate daily, and savory items include quiches, sandwiches, salads and parfaits.

Sweetwaters is a franchise with more than 100 planned shops across the country. The owner of the new Cary store, Scott Stallings, said it was the quality ingredients and community focus that drew him to open a Sweetwaters in Cary.

"Sweetwaters is more than just a place to grab a great cup of coffee or tea," Stallings said. "It’s truly a place where people can come and be a part of the community.”

The 1,543 sq. ft. cafe will celebrate its grand opening at 726 Slash Pine Dr. with free samples and music on Saturday. The event will serve as a fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina.