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    Cocoa Cinnamon

    4.2 (587 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    DURM Fog
    Meiyi Y.

    I got the DURM Fog half sweetened, and it was great! The line was quite short on a Sunday afternoon and the wait for my drink was quick. The cafe has a good amount of tables and seats indoors for people to sit and chat or to do work. There is also outdoor seating. The decor is very cute!

    Amuletto
    Andrea A.

    Another great Cocoa Cinnamon location! Tried the Amuletto hot, basically a vanilla bean latte, and it was classically delightful. Space is definitely more limited compared to the Chapel Hill Rd location, but comparable to Hillsborough. A good amount of free parking is available, which is nice. Service is great. 9/10 would recommend!

    Ken C.

    One last time for the vibes Churros came out HOT. Pairs perfectly with the ice cream. Cold brew be sour tho

    Rich M.

    Cool local coffee spot in downtown. The area around this place is being built up so I'm sure they will be getting to a more business in the near future. There is some nice outdoor seating that's shaded, inside you can either sit at tables or enjoy some window seating while hanging out. The staff is friendly and the service was relatively quick. Ok so as far as the coffee... I ordered the Dr. Durham, it was decent. I was expecting something with more kick, either on the caffeine side or the sweet side. I must admit the overall flavor was muted. I would come back and try something else.

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    Ivan S.

    What a cool coffee spot right in downtown Durham! Very pretty inside and outside, loved the vibe. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating area, we went here on a Saturday morning and the place was busy, lots of people hanging out. Service was quick though. I absolutely loved the variety of signature drinks. Tried Dr Durham which is a latte with their house vanilla bean syrup, maca root, ginger and black lava salt topping and I was thoroughly impressed -- just subtly sweet with just a hint of those spices, creamy, frothy, just YUM. Great coffee. Definitely will be back soon!

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    Kellyn C.

    Really loved it. It was my first time and I ordered a Rum Cake that was delicious! And Granada Dark Chocolate with spice Cacao Canela Yum! The place is cute with outdoors and in doors seating. Kind and friendly staff

    New order/pick-up setup.
    Smythe R.

    They have redone the interior here with better seating and a more clear flow from entry to service counter. Loads of merchandise added as well. Same great quality, both in product and service. Thanks, friends!

    Mikaela B.

    Stumbled upon this coffee shop by accident, but was thoroughly impressed! It's a really small spot (lots of covered outdoor seating) with an ordering counter and some shelves of local goods for purchase. They have some standard coffee items, some speciality lattes, and some gourmet hot chocolates. These are not your standard hot chocolates! It tastes like drinking a dark chocolate bar. Serious quality here. I got one of the signature lattes over ice, but also am a huge fan of a cortado (Cuban coffee), and since I'm excessive I decided to get that as well. The latte was great, very natural vanilla flavor. The cortado Cubano was over the top amazing. Such rich flavor, perfect execution. I really like the uniqueness of this coffee shop, and I would definitely return. Very convenient parking.

    La mokha
    Echo L.

    Every time I visited Duke I went to Cocoa cinnamon. The waiting time becomes longer but the drink quality dropped and does not worth the waiting time. In the past I have ordered Al Mohka , Leo, and Dr.Durham, and was not disappointed. But my most recent visit makes me want to take it off my list My most recent visit was on a Saturday morning, and I was in line 8:30 am but got my drink 9:10 am. I cannot taste the ginger in Dr. Durham, and the coffee is sweet. What makes it even worse is because I wasn't expecting the long wait (the line was not long but they are apparently lack of people so they stopped taking orders and just go to make drinks occasionally), I no longer have time to enjoy my drink... After a couple sips, I have to leave them aside and then they taste worse when it becomes room temperature. Overall, there are other coffee shops with the same quality beverage and does not have such a long waiting time.

    It's pricey for the granola vibe.
    Nicole G.

    It's a hip, crunchy, young person's coffee shop. Personally, I prefer Jetplane Coffee for the $4-5 price tag - which is nearby and reeeeally damn good! Seriously, do a lil Durham coffee tour and try both places for yourself. I look forward to hearing others' highly caffeinated opinions. But Cocoa Cinnamon's location is convenient to the Durham farmers market on Saturdays, they have a bathroom, and a proper parking lot... so yeah, get coffee at both. Start at Jetplane.

    Rachel W.

    I had the Dr. Durham and it was tasty. The flavors were bold and you can tell a lot of thought went into it. It had a hint of ginger and was a great drink to have on a cold, rainy day. I will admit at the prices of the drinks here are super high though. I love these boutique coffee shops but its exhausting on my pockets to pay $7 for a drink. This is definitely a place coffee lovers should try, but I wouldnt come too often if you have a budget.

    Dr. Durham iced and hot. Way way too sweet!!
    Erin M.

    I loved the Dr. Durham. I've had it so many times over the years. Way back during my first few visits, I got it with soy milk, but for the past few visits, I get oatmilk as soy is no longer offered. And I usually love it with oatmilk! It used to be my absolute fave latte. Probably the first latte I ever had anywhere! Unfortunately, the quality has gone way down. On my most recent visit, there was almost no black salt. I barely tasted ginger or espresso, for that matter. My drink was also so cloyingly sweet! I will not be back. There are way better coffee options downtown now. It's a shame because I have sent many people to Cocoa over the years to order the Dr. Durham.

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    Coffee is always perfectly balanced and tasty. Quality roast, friendly baristas and staff, and tasty treats! One of my happy places.

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    I had the Dr Durham and it was very good! Loved the location. Service was excellent. I will definitely be back!

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    Great tasting coffee and horchata. Ordered to-go, baristas were kind. Cute outdoor seating area.

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    Aaktun is a lovely, tiki-inspired restaurant hidden behind an unassuming cafe storefront. Upon…read moreentering the cafe, go to your left and walk down the decorated hallway to teleport yourself to Mexico. The vibes of the seating area were very cool, with plants dispersed throughout and a live DJ playing music. Our party of 4 came in for a Sunday lunch with no reservation and got seated right away. Drinks - we ordered different lattes and Cafe de Olla to try, all were good and nicely presented, and came from the cafe in the front. Food - Breakfast sandwiches were very fluffy and the brioche bread was rich: ordered the B.E.C. and Shrooms sandwiches. Also got the Totchos Supreme which is essentially nachos with tater tots instead of chips. Great breakfast item and the tots were nice and crispy! The star of the show was the shrimp and grits made with purple grain: the sauce had lots of flavor and a kick to it, and the shrimp cooked perfectly. The ambiance combined with the quality of food and drink makes Aaktun an easy brunch favorite in Durham!

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    What a great little find! On a freezing day outside of Raleigh, I stumbled upon this cozy little…read morecoffee shop! Trying to get a little work done, I was pleased to find a comfy couch, power and Wi-Fi- in addition to the incredible twist on a Mexican mocha and an absolutely insane bacon, egg, and cheese on there in house made biscuit! Greeted by the friendliest barista, I made myself comfy on the couch and watched her work her magic. My " not too sweet" mocha had beautiful latte art. I was actually a little sad as I reached the bottom of the mug. So I opted for a decaf refill, it was pure perfection. Do yourself a favor & pop in to make this place your morning ritual.

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