For a truly unique experience of coffees, teas, and other beverages this is the place to visit. With three locations to choose from they're easy to find! And it all started way back when being sold from a bicycle that was converted to dispense coffee! My spouse had an Americano and I had the Amalgamation cold brew tea when I saw someone walk by with it. He said it was very tart, but I thought I'd try it anyway. It's Very Heavy on the hibiscus tea, which is all I could taste, in spite of lemongrass, peppermint, orange peel, and cacaco nibs being in it too. I had some honey added, but that wasn't enough to temper the tartness so added some sugar, which only had a little effect. It wasn't until I added some half and half that it became better. That's my taste buds. Anyone else's may be different, but with or without the cream, it's a very pretty drink. We brought the cinnamon roll home to have later, but it smells divine. BTW, I love the small tables. Colorful and very intricately painted. read more

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got this Al Mokha latte which had 70% single origin housemade chocolate sauce and cinnamon. it wasn't on the sweet side so I didn't have to adjust for sugar! I loved it!! the latte art was beautiful too. I also got this sunbutter espresso oat ball and it was pretty good too! a bit crumbly and hard to eat but I really enjoyed it as a little sweet treat to start off my morning :) service was quick and friendly! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Al Mokha and a sunbutter espresso oat ball - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Disappointing customer service. I wanted to buy a friend a gift certificate to Cocoa Cinnamon, and I was charged, but then I was told it would come in my email. That I would need a code. My mistake, I didn't leave with a physical gift certificate. I did receive an email with my receipt, but no GC. I went back to the shop on Hillsborough and I was told they couldn't help me, and gave me the manager's email. I've emailed twice and no response. Really disappointing. read more

And thus concludes my tour of all the Cocoa Cinnamons in Durham! Here, I tried the Windfall latte hot (has chocolate hazelnut syrup and garnished with Malabar black pepper); it was tasty, not too sweet but I do wish I got a little more of the pepper. However, this is where my rating goes down because eating the churro waffle was quite unpleasant. It was not at all crispy (so floppy that I couldn't really even take it out the bag) and had WAY too much cinnamon powder on it and not enough sugar; it was warm though. Not sure if this was just a one-off experience or what, but definitely a bit of a bummer bc the concept is enticing. Service and ambiance are great; definitely on the smaller side compared to the Chapel Hill Rd location, but comparable to the W Geer St location. There is a small parking lot as well as free street parking. 7/10 for everything but 0/10 for the waffle haha. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Windfall latte, Churro waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Cool place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, but really poor quality of coffee and matcha drinks. The takeaway is - don't waste your money if you care about the drinks themselves. Otherwise, it looks like a nice spot to sit down and hangout. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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My buddy and I stopped by here after lunch for some caffeine and were please with our coffee. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside. Service was great. Recommended! read more

We stopped in for a quick drink before starting our day. I got a chai latte and a chocolate chip and almond butter oat bowl. The chai latte tasted a bit watered down, I wish it had a stronger chai flavor. The oat ball was cold, almost frozen, when I got it so I had to wait quite a while to eat it. The inside of this shop was cute, though the indoor seating wasn't comfortable, it was just wooden benches. They did have outdoor seating as well. It took a while to get to order our drinks, but our drinks came out quickly. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is a nice place to study or catch up with a friend. I really like the outdoor seating area. The baristas are friendly and the drinks are delicious and not too sweet. There are lots of interesting flavors such as a Durham fog which is like a London fog with orange. read more

My friend and I came here for coffee on a Sunday morning. Our barista was friendly and helpful. I got a vanilla latte with macadamia nut milk and it was really good and not too sweet. It was a beautiful, sunny day so we sat at the tables outside. The coffee, atmosphere, and service were great, I just wish the coffee wasn't so expensive (it was almost 7$ for a small latte)! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

It's got a feel that I would describe as a bit grungy, maybe. Probably not everyone's thing, but I enjoy it. On saturday morning it was a little busy but I was able to get a seat without much issue and do work on my laptop for a couple hours. The coffee was OK, but the beans I bought were better (they sell Little Waves coffee which I think is very good). read more

The ambiance is very Durham, hipster vibes (in a good way). I like the little tables used. They reminded me of a hacienda. The coffee I tried was the carmello. It was really good but the coffee was a little weak. That didn't bother me though. The service was fast and simple. I will say the one thing that surprised me was the cost for two coffees was $15 and that's why it's missing a star, but i rather give money to them then Starbucks. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Best cappuccino in Durham. Smooth, rich, great taste , never bitter or burnt. Shops are always busy.

The coffee here is great! I'd strongly recommend the Bull Durham. It's a blend of flavors you won't find anywhere else. They also have a nice selection of pastries from local bakeries. You won't be disappointed. read more

Came on a Sunday night and was pretty empty. I love their iced dark hot chocolate with dark chocolate bits. The outdoor seating is nicely decorated and spacious, free parking is available (a plus for downtown area)! Note: this location does not sell churros. read more

The second "link" in the Durham chain that is Cocoa Cinnamon, this location provides a great sidewalk seating area, and now indoor tables as well. When they moved in here a few years back, they spent a lot of time and thought on the interior design. While the pandemic forced some changes, CC has a huge community that loves them and pushed to help keep them thriving. They provide living wages for their very diverse staff, as well as creative drinks and local pastries. This morning, the music is smooth jazzy, but some afternoons, things can get a bit rockier. Stop by and grab a cuppa! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This was such a cute place! It's small and cozy on the inside. There's community tables and benches for your leisure. The staff are wonderful Batistas! The coffee is exquisite! I will be back again! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - 4 oz. Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is one of my favorite coffee shops ever and I find myself at this location the most since it's closest to where I live. The coffee and pastries are always delicious--I particularly recommend the pumpkin chai muffin and the ham and cheese croissant (pictured). And the Al mocha is my favorite drink! Service is always great, everyone is so kind + they play great music! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Caramelo and ham and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I want to like Cocoa Cinnamon so badly - it's right down the street from me, they make a big deal out of sourcing and free trade, and their specialty items sound delectable. But unfortunately their specialty items never ARE delectable (will elucidate below), I've never NOT been given some kind of attitude by the baristas, and their approach toward tipping is confusing, and, honestly, entitled. They have a Venmo link just for tips on their website... not even tied to a service. Then they have another separate link for their customers to contribute to 'support our livable wages'... when their coffee is priced higher than almost anywhere else in town already. Then, of course, there's the normal tip ask when completing an order. I feel like I've just weaved my way through a group of people holding out paper cups full of coins when I finally press the 'checkout' button. Oh, and also, they require you to enter your phone number and then enter a verification code merely for the honor of looking at their menu on their website. The coffee/food, though: let's talk about the reason we're here. They source their food from Ninth Street Bakery, which means good pastries for sure, but they're often out of stock of 80% of it after two hours of being open. I often find their coffee to be bitter, but I'm not a coffee connoisseur and won't pretend to be (for what it's worth, I'm a Whisk & Rye fan). I mostly get specialty lattes, and have tried and been disappointed by the Al Mokha and the Dr. Durham, both of which have exciting sounding ingredients (dark chocolate sauce and Sri Lankan cinnamon! Vanilla bean syrup mixed with maca and ginger and topped with black lava salt!) but in the end, just taste like chocolate milk and salty milk, respectively. I can't give one star to a place that's actively trying to be a good, ethical business, but I also just can't keep trying to like them anymore. read more

I really like most of the baristas here, and they have some really interesting drinks. I can't drink dairy, so I am used to paying a little extra for nut milk. But 60 cents is a bit excessive. Then they also charged an extra 60 cents because I ordered an iced drink instead of hot. 60 cents for ICE? When it's 95 degrees outside? That's just petty. read more

This was a very cute and wholesome coffee spot in the town of Durham. Even though it was takeout only due to covid precautions, the service was good and I absolutely loved my drink. The barista had recommended it to me - I believe it was called the pillar (something like that). It was a latte that had a touch of cardamom and cinnamon, sweetened with a little agave. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely return! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - a menu in a restaurant window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Looking for a great morning or afternoon pick me up??? Then look no further! This place has some great coffee and fun options. I'm always amazed at how quickly they do the drinks! read more

Amazingly smooth coffee. Best latte we've had in a long time. Great customer service who were incredibly friendly and patient. You could the place was well loved. read more

Great atmosphere and coffee great people I support everything positive. Thank you for being great humans.

pros: This place is kind of cute inside, and the baristas were nice. cons: this place charged me $8 for an iced coffee with regular milk, didn't give the extra shot I asked for. the pumpkin bar was cold sludge, I think they just dumped a can of pumpkin puree on some oatmeal and called it a day. I think they genuinely forgot to bake it??? the croissant was violently stale, it looked sufficient but there was not a single flake to be had. we got 2 hot coffee drinks, they were supposed to be flavored but they tasted the exact same. they also added the wrong kind of milk. they only added an extra shot of espresso to one of the drinks, when we asked for it in both. the levels of liquid in the two hot drinks were wildly different. don't know how that was allowed. it was incredibly obvious. please don't spend your money here. read more

Sooo I ordered a drink and the 12oz was 4.75 but I got the 8oz and was charged 6.75...he pushed no on the screen for tip and didn't give me a receipt and said he already added gratuity in. If a 12oz cup is 4.75 why was I charged 6.75 for a 8oz?! *he did point me in the direction of a good burger though read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - 8oz cup (other cup used for comparison purposes) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

They make some seriously good coffee at Cocoa Cinnamon! Did not get to try the churros, but their coffee is truly highly quality. It was so good we even bought a bag to bring home! We tried some of their more unique spiced drinks and really loved the creative flavors. Definitely on the pricey side, but I'd say worth the splurge every once in a while. read more

- very few parking spots (maybe 4-5ish at the back of the store but 1hr parking only) - both indoor and outdoor seating, though indoor seating is open to outdoors via large clear garage door type thing - coffee is expensive. got the Al Mokha latte, which has chocolate and cinnamon. Could barely taste the chocolate and couldn't taste the cinnamon at all. It actually was a bit sour/bitter and could've been more sweet imo. Portion very small for $5. - decor is nice, probably a better place to meet friends than to get serious work/studying done - friendly and patient staff which is nice read more

The coffee is great but very pricy. I tried bull brew, double the caffeine because of brew with espresso. And I tried another type of salty latte read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

In covid times, this little community coffeehouse has been Conscientious about social distancing and still providing the most amazing cuppa coffee. Their menu changes every few weeks, and they have the most amazing cup of Java. Definitely worth checking out read more

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Very busy when I arrived (about 15 people in front of me in line around 11:15am on a Sunday). Staff was friendly once we got to the counter. Unique speciality drink options available (black lava salt, Carolina reaper pepper, ginger, etc), but they have the standard coffee options as well. I got the Caramelo with extra espresso shots (they gave me two shots for the same up-charge so that tells me they really do make each drink fresh and made to order) - so it was worth the 10ish minute wait to get the coffee after I ordered. Coffee tasted fresh and very delicious. Will definitely recommend to my other coffee drinking friends. Food safety/sanitation notes: no gloves in use, but scoops and utensils used. No hairnets but hair was kept out of the baristas way as they were making the drinks. Overall clean feel inside the establishment. 98.5% on last food inspection. read more

This coco cinnamon is beautifully designed with cute little tables-perfect for a meet up with friends or reading a book. In addition, the drinks are divine! In particular, the hot chocolate can fulfill any chocolate craving you could have. My two favorites are the Moca and hot chocolate! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Clockwise-Dr.Durham, drip coffee, and hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

"NEW" Cocoa Cinnamon is starting out strong. They've tripped their menu from the original location and have not only initial beta hours, but an initial beta menu with three tea lattes, two signature lattes, a handful of pour-over options and of course your standard mocha, latte, espresso, etc. It's day two of them being open and the place is slamming! Much bigger than their original location off Gear Street with an industrial/Moroccan/modern-day feel. You're invited to sit on a wooden bench with personal mini-stool/table, two seater tables or the community "office" space. Exposed brick, large garage windows and of course the beautiful patio space running parallel to Hillsborough Road are all very inviting. And let's not forget about the baristas, quick to let you know what's going on and friendly! You have easy access to 2 hour street parking or the 15 minute parking provided by Cocoa Cinnamon around the back. I tried one of two personalized lattes currently served: the La Frida (8oz for $3.85+tax), a sweet and spicy mole inspired drink with rose petals sprinkled on top. Although I asked for it on the less-sweet side, it was still quite sweet upon first sip, but let it linger and you'll get that spicy bite in the back. I love the feel and I'm excited to see them expand their drink menu. They're also serving up bakery items (including products by 9th St. Bakery). Tip: Wifi password is currently: "ESPRESSO!" Cheers! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Cocoa Cinnamon was not my cup of tea... or coffee, I guess. I had heard so much about this place and I don't know how the experience at different locations would vary or if I hit an off day, but I was disappointed. As others have mentioned, parking wasn't easy. There is a small lot with a few spaces behind the store, but the time seemed to be limited to 15 minutes. It would be useful if you wanted to run in and grab a cup of coffee. I found parking down the street without too much trouble, but note that these spots were also limited to 2 hours. It's cute inside. I liked the outside seating and that garage doors opened to the indoor space. However, the seating didn't feel practical to work. There are some small tables, but those were occupied. There is also bench seating. It was uncomfortable, and I wouldn't want to sit with my laptop in my lap for any length of time. There also were limited outlets, so I do not think this is a great place to work. I found a table outside, which was nice. My coffee was fine. I didn't see a menu until I reached the counter and someone was impatiently waiting for my order, so I just ordered an Americano. It was okay but nothing special. I found the drink prices reasonable. Also, customer service was lacking--the workers weren't friendly or helpful. I'm not sure if I'll try another location of Cocoa Cinnamon, but I won't return here. read more

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My mom and I are in town searching for an apartment for my March move and thought we'd stop by to pick up coffee and a pastry before starting our day full of tours. We got the chocolate croissant (pictured) and Asiago scone from 9th street bakery, I believe? Anyways, so freaking good. One of the best chocolate croissants I've had (I've had a LOT lol) and the Asiago scone had such good flavor. I also got a dirty chai with oat and it was delicious. I will certainly be a regular when I make the move! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

A nice little coffee shop with cozy ambiance and nice selections of coffee in the menu. The pastry selections are not very impressive and there's no price shown. I ordered the regular brew coffee and a pear and ginger turnover. I'm a bit surprised that the pear and ginger turnover costs $5 and it's nothing to rave about and certainly will not buy it again. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Pear and ginger turnover ($5) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Very peaceful environment. I was able to stop in and get a great cup of tea and some work done while away. Only issue is access to an outlet. If you don't get a few of the prime spots, better hope you have enough battery life. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Chai Latte and Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Coffee is and the atmosphere is a great place to kick back or work. What I love most is the creativity of the different beverages on the menu, they really put heart and soul into it and a lot of love into what they offer and feel of the space too. read more

LOVE Cocoa Cinnamon and glad there are now 3 locations! This location has a slight North African/Middle Eastern feel to it -- as you can tell by the table design in the photo. This location is less busy than the one on Geer St, but has about the same amount of seating. It does, however, fill up on the weekends pretty quickly. Also, seating includes a few chairs, and a lot of benches. The drinks are fantastic as always, just like at the original Cocoa Cinnamon. I just love the different ingredients they add here including black salt, paprika, date sugar, rose water, etc. You will definitely find your unique (delicious!!) drink here. From the 3 locations, I would study here if I wanted my choice of drink. If I wanted to for sure find a seat though (and wanted churros and chocolate or was OK with a basic coffee selection), I would go to the location on Chapel Hill Road. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Specks are black lava salt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Good coffee, but I've never been treated worse in a coffee shop. The staff are actually cruel to customers.

A surprisingly cozy coffeeshop with great indoor and outdoor seating. The green tea was brewed to order and very good. Their frozen hot chocolate surprised me with the depth of chocolate flavor and was not overly sweet. read more