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    Cocoa Cinnamon

    3.9 (139 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    COCOA CINNAMON ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Windfall latte, Churro waffle
    Andrea A.

    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.

    Latte
    Joy Q.

    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.

    Chai Latte
    Katlyn H.

    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.

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    Shanelle Y.

    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)!

    Iris M.

    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.

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    Smythe R.

    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!

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    Latisha W.

    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!

    Caramelo and ham and cheese croissant
    Sydney B.

    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!

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

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

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

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