Awesome place Good coffee... much better than you know who…read more Met owner, very nice. I had drip coffee, 2 shots... good

I've seen a couple rough reviews on the Vietnamese coffee here so I'll echo them. Pretty watered…read moredown and not much flavor. Wasn't sure if it was just that drink so I went back a couple days later and got a banana latte and was underwhelmed by the lack of espresso and syrup flavor. Drinks were watery across my 3 experiences. Service was great, baristas were nice and offered many recommendations.

I hadn't been here before and came for the first time for a meeting. There is a large paid parking…read morelot directly across from Yonderlust that you can use. The space is so gorgeous - you can see the beautiful wood, and the fun mix of coffee shop and outdoor shop. There is also tons of seating and light from the windows so it's a great spot to telework. I got the Mediterranean pressed sandwich and the seasonal matcha drink. The sandwich was not my favorite based on the flavor but I found the matcha drink to be good! The staff is very friendly and I would definitely stop in here again if I were in the area.

Great service, great coffee. It's a great place to chill and marinate…read more Staff is very friendly

Really cute coffee shop located in downtown Durham that has ample seating, WiFi, and extended…read morehours. I enjoyed the butterfly pea lemonade and appreciated how many tea options they had. Quick service and nice ambiance. Would come back!

Offering ample places to sit and work as well as an array of coffee/match drinks... whiskey (!) and…read morewine, Oak House seems to have it all, even some fun surprises. Definitely consider their seasonal drinks menu. Last fall I had a really great spiced latte. Most recently I had their espresso tonic, which I'm afraid I can't recommend because it literally tasted like the barista poured a shot of espresso over flat seltzer water. I should have known something was off when I saw the drink color but I ended up not returning it. It must have been a mistake because it was undrinkable. I often stay at hotels in the vicinity and it's the most convenient coffee place for me, so I'm glad to support whenever I'm in town.

Nice coffee shop with plenty of seating inside and out. They make churros fresh every day with…read moredifferent times of sugar topping. I had a coffee and cinnamon roll. The coffee was nice and rich. The roll was so good. It was in the bakery display and I ate it without having to heat it up. It is not too sweet but honestly perfect to me. I will be back to grab some churros soon

Highly recommend the cardamom churros with chocolate sauce! They also have some fun seasonal…read morechurros; currently they have an orange hibiscus flavor that is delightful. They even have a cinnamon churro that has a sugar replacement if you're sugar free! Service was quick and it's a nice ambiance for hanging out with people. The location is perfect if you're in the mood to go thrifting (the Scrap Exchange and Scrap Thrift are across the street!).

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.

A nice local coffee shop. The cold brew with oat milk was OK but a lot weaker than I prefer…read more Had an apple butter, crumb cake, and it was delicious. I would come back just for that. Service was friendly and efficient. A lot of people hanging out on a Friday morning, both inside and outside. Look like a good place to meet up and socialize.

A long-time favorite of mine here in Durham, particularly for anyone wanting a place to study. They…read morehave a ton of tables, free coffee refills, and lots of outlets. The lighting is good, the music is at an appropriate volume, and the seating is comfortable (particularly in the back room). During the weekends and on holidays they can be quite full (particularly during the school year), but generally speaking I can usually find a seat here. Baristas are friendly and competent. They are well-staffed, and even when there is a long line things come out quickly! There is also free parking available in the parking garage around the corner, which is certainly a bonus. My go-to here is simply an iced americano or coffee, but their seasonal drinks are also delicious. Can't recommend enough!

It's time for "second coffee" and my office for the morning, landing at Foster Street at around…read more8:30 am. Parking wasn't easy since I can't fit into a parking deck but a metered space opened up and I was able to jam into there. Warmly welcomed and my cortado was ready before I'd even finished plugging in the laptop. Strong coffee that had a deep flavor and I'd already had breakfast so I was able to resist the pastries. An hour in, another cup of drip was all I needed while I did the Internet thing. Foster Street is conducive to laptop but it did get a bit loud in there with the talking, the music and the sound of the espresso machine. But if you can handle all of that, it's ideal. I stayed about two hours this morning. [Review 943 of 2025 - 4346 in North Carolina - 24498 overall]

This is an amazingly cool place with very tasty coffee. Service was great as well. I had the drip…read morecoffee, but I'm anxious to get back and try other items from the menu.

My first time trying Cocoa Cinnamon after hearing about it for years. I came with a friend. I got…read morethe Al Mokha and cranberry scone, and she got the vanilla bean latte and the morning bun. They source their pastries from Ninth Street Bakery. We both enjoyed our iced coffees and pastries. The inside seating area is small with a funky, industrial feel. They have a large patio with outdoor seating that has a good amount of shade, so you won't roast in the summer sun. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a morning cup of iced coffee with a friend. One quick note: finding parking in this area can be a little difficult and you may have to walk a little bit from where you park to the cafe.

We came here on a Saturday afternoon. Hugo, our server, was great and attentive. The restaurant was…read morepretty busy so I'm glad we had a reservation. The apple pie chai was delicious! This was a limited time item but so good. The ceviche was excellent with the fried plantain chips. I loved the combo together. The ceviche was so fresh and light. The huli huli chicken skewers were also really tasty. The flavor was sweet and savory. I loved it. The jerk chicken over fried rice with the yuka fries was prepared really well. The chicken wasn't spicy, unfortunately, but the fried rice was buttery and every bite left me wanting more. The fries were good too.

The service was fantastic. Our server was very attentive, and the drinks were lovely…read more The Supreme Totchos were delicious, and the tater tots were especially good. The B.E.C. Sando Combo was a standout, with incredibly fluffy toast. The portions were generous, and my friend and I were completely stuffed by the end of the meal. I'd absolutely come back!

Best coffee shop in Durham. The vibes inside are immaculate and there's so much space outside too…read more Cute study/work spot & delish coffee with super cute cups. Owner and staff are also awesome and so friendly!

Love the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte and Banana Bread and really outside its peaceful.read more

This is our favorite bakery in the area for several reasons. There is a wide variety of baked goods…read moreto choose from and nothing is too sweet. They make cookies, pastries, breads (pan loaf and hand-formed ones), soups, hand pies, and sandwiches. The variety is amazing. During the holiday season, they offer larger pies and have various seasonal goods to offer. But what's also wonderful is this bakery gives back to the community in many ways. During the height of the pandemic, they offered free bagged lunch to anyone who needed one. They also were (are?) part of the pilot project for Durham's guaranteed income. It looks to me that the owners/company are concerned about being good citizens of the community and that's a great thing. These days, so many companies get bought out by private equity companies. I hope this bakery continues to be locally owned and operated! (Also, generally this bakery isn't offering the very fancy European/European-ish style pastries which is fine by me. The prices are very reasonable, possibly in part because they aren't trying to make their baked goods a "high end" item. There are other good local bakeries that offer "high end" pastries, but they are also much less affordable and for my taste, too rich.)

The muffins at 9th St Bakery are my favorite. They are not too sweet and have a nice cakeyness to…read morethem. I swing by here for a snack, loaf, or just a sandwich for lunch very often and love their day old bread section as well.