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    Cocoa Cinnamon

    4.2 (589 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    David K.

    One of a few Cocoa Cinnamons in the Durham area but definitely a good local spot to work remotely at! It's usually fairly quiet inside so good if you're looking to read as well. Tons of outdoor seating during the warmer months and indoor seating for those cooler days. They have a large selection of drinks as well as locally roasted coffee beans to pick from. The staff is nice and happy to help.

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    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!

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    Kaitlyn C.

    When I was on vacation with my family we stopped in here during a downpour for a quick coffee and desert! The people were very nice and friendly! I loved the way the cafe looked! It felt almost like if I were in a movie :))) Decor was absolutely stunning!

    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!

    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.

    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.

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    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.

    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!!

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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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    The space nails the industrial-warehouse-meets-neighborhood-cafe thing without trying too hard…read more Exposed ductwork, dark ceilings, warm wood slat paneling on the counter and half-wall, white subway tile behind the bar, and enough trailing plants to soften it all. There's an upstairs loft and a mix of seating downstairs. Prices are fair for the quality. Latte $4.50-5.75, mocha and chai in the same range, drip from $2.50. Flavor shots are $0.50 (rosemary brown sugar and toasted coconut stood out). The grab-and-go case is well stocked with sandwiches, fruit and cheese cups, overnight oats, granola, and Nitro cold brew if you need it to go. Food menu covers biscuit sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and the Van Gogh Wich. Small gripes: it's hot only on several drinks (pour over, espresso, cortado, cappuccino), so know that going in, and no pets allowed. Summer menu had some fun seasonal stuff--iced prismatic with cherry cinnamon apple. If you care about where your beans come from and want a cafe with genuine character, this is an easy recommendation.

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