I was visiting family in Durham for thanksgiving, and when I said I wanted to go to a coffee shop during the weekend, Cocoa Cinnamon was the top recommendation by our hosts! It was a great recommendation at that. I got the RWAAQ, which is a "A date latte with cardamom, cinnamon & roasted pecans topped w/ cinnamon dusted pecans." Very interesting and very yummy! I give Cocoa Cinnamon brownie points for having the coolest and most creative drinks. I wanted to give them all a try to see what the flavors were like! Also, if you come to this location, you must get the churros!! My family was saying that they were the best churros we've all ever had. They are perfectly fried and coated in sugar - yummmmm! The inside of Cocoa Cinnamon is very cute. The area around it seems like it could be a little iffy, but there wasn't much foot traffic in the morning, so it stayed pretty calm and quiet. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - RWAAQ (wonder drink) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This cafe with churros and chocolate-based creations has a menu that offers about as much variety as one can within that limited ambit. A small order of churros is four, which is still a lot for one person. They come covered in flavor and sugar and dipping sauces are extra. I got a holiday-themed sugar coating with cinnamon and some other spices. It was nicely aromatic, and the churros were freshly made in plain sight. Ordering a drinking chocolate got me a fairly strong and straightforward beverage. I might have been better served adding some extra flavors for the chocolate or getting some dipping sauce for the churros might have been a good idea but would have been overkill for me on this occasion. The location has communal indoor seating which was quite crowded, as well as several outdoor tables in a suburban part of town. read more

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

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What I recommend: The homemade churros and the spinach pinwheel Cocoa Cinnamon is one of my favorite spots for a quick breakfast on the weekends. Be warned though, depending on the time, it can get pretty packed. It's a cozy café where they roast their own beans and serve some of the best coffee in town. Grab a big cup, find a seat, and just enjoy the laid-back vibe. You can't come here without trying their homemade churros. They're always made to order and come in unique flavors like passion fruit, mango, or the classic cinnamon sugar. The spinach pinwheel is another favorite of mine, but it goes fast, so get there early if you want one. Overall, Cocoa Cinnamon is a great casual spot to chat, relax, and enjoy something sweet. You might not leave completely full, but you'll definitely leave happy. read more

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

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Cocoa Cinnamon is the storefront for Little Waves Coffee Roasters, and if it were just a coffee shop, it would be worth visiting on that basis alone. The roastery received international recognition, and having previously picked up a bag of their beans from a Greensboro shop, I can say that it's well-deserved. Cocoa Cinnamon gives you a chance to experience Little Waves in everything from a cup of joe to an espresso drink to a "wonder drink" with house made syrups and infusions. Unfortunately, I had already reached my coffee limit for the day at the time of my visit (which didn't stop me from snagging a bag of Royal 7 to take home). Fortunately, there is another very good reason to check out Coca Cinnamon: homemade churros. You can get them by themselves, in a pack, ala mode, or dipped in chocolate. Or, you can do what my wife and I did and split a Morros de Torros. This insane concoction features a churro dusted with your choice of sugars topped with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate and condensed milk drizzle. Made fresh to order, it was worth every cent of its $8 price tag. Seriously, it's hard to overstate how good this dessert was. The churro was hot, the chocolate sauce had real chocolate flavor, and the sugar blend imparted a bit of spice as well as sweet. As if you don't already have enough reasons to visit yet, Cocoa Cinnamon also offers fast service and an interesting ambiance that reflects the owner's Mexican roots. Whether you just want a cup of coffee or want to send your tastebuds on a strange and delightful trip, Cocoa Cinnamon has you covered. read more

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

I always love stopping by cocoa cinnamon when i'm in durham. I love all the outdoor seating they have because i love to bring my dog! I ordered inside and got a guadalajara hot chocolate and loop churro and it was perfect for a cool fall morning. Everything came out in about 10 mins. There was also plenty of indoor seating as well read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Loop churro and hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We very much enjoyed our latte and four churros, skipping the sugar. Trust me, the sweet dough is plenty sweet and does not need to be rolled in cinnamon sugar or cardamom sugar very much unless you desperately need the sugar hit. The place was completely packed with laptoppers hard at work on a Saturday afternoon. Two or three were even doing Zoom bridges complete with headsets. Thankfully, two adults got up and departed just as our coffee was ready. Quality coffee and the churros were fabulous. Just plan to be standing. [Review 67 of 2025 - 4042 in North Carolina - 23635 overall] read more

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Cute. Expensive but understandably. This isn't just another coffee shop, it's a coffee experience. Friendly and skilled staff. This is the second location I've been to and this one smells so goooood. Might be the in house churros, which come in 4 different flavors. My only complaint is the fact my glass had 2 pretty big chips in it and I had to be super cautious when drinking it. At this location I got a cortadito cubano and a seasonal "Until the End of the World" which futures a circular cardamom ice cube in a lowball glass accompanied with a beaker (?)((glass coffee pot?)) filled with a pour over concentrate from Rwanda. 10/10 on the flavor palette with that one. The cubano is a nice, warm and creamy balancing act when paired with my cold drink - yes I bought two coffees this menu is too interesting to not try more than one and my ADHD can handle it. Lots of culture in the building and lots to look at. If I lived here, I'd probably have this be my local coffee shop. There is beauty and warmth in this place. Oh, and did I mention in-house churros with FOUR different sugar flavors??? Might be getting some on my way out. TBD. Highly recommend this place for anyone traveling to the Durham area and there's multiple locations with the same warmth, just not the churro smell. Hehe read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Cordito Cubano & a seasonal drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Love supporting Cocoa Cinnamon - I think my favorite location is still the Geer St location. This one is more inconsistent the times I have been. I had a cappuccino that tasted burnt here, but the churro was really tasty and perfectly fried. I also had the hibiscus special drink with coffee in it, but it was overly sweet (even though I asked the staff if there was added sugar) and I didn't taste any coffee notes. I went during the holidays so maybe they were understaffed. read more

I love stopping by this place the staff is always nice and the food and drinks have so many elements that are made in house. The little one wanted churros and I knew exactly where to go to treat him to some. I had the cinnamon and cardamon and the orange flavor. Little man had the classic cinnamon ones and loved it. I got their Iced Chai Latte with blueberry and they made him a lycee lemonade that was soooo tasty. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Orange and Cardamon Churros. Iced Chai Latte and Lycee Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Wanted to try a new coffee spot and mozied on over to this place. Eclectic and unique decor with interesting drinks with wonderfully creative names. And they sell churros. We ordered the caramelo and windfall (hazelnut blend sans black pepper). Black pepper seems to be included in a lot of their drinks. It was very tasty and the flavors were distinct. My son's drink he said could have been a bit sweeter. We also ordered one of each kind of churro. They were fresh hot and delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful and answered my questions. The atmosphere was inviting and the place is small but cozy. Limited seating. They have plenty of other good items on the menu and I can't wait to return to try some more and get more churros. . Definitely on my list of good coffee spots. read more

Visited this location for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. The coffee was delicious and came out quick. I usually can't finish a whole cup in one sitting and have to take it to go, but their autumn latte (with macadamia nut milk) was perfect and I had finished it in no time. Although the coffee itself was great, the service and ambiance could've been better. The employees were brusque and in general, I don't enjoy being approached and asked for money by strangers, but especially not when I'm trying to talk with a friend and enjoy a drink inside of a coffee shop ... read more

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

Cute coffee shop and amazing coffee. I got the Dr. Durham, and it was really good. Strong bold espresso. I love the hint of black lava salt in the latte. Next time I want to try their fresh made churros. read more

This place is fantastic! Obsessed with the fresh churros and incredible chocolate dipping sauce. The service was very nice and willing to explain their menu, and the ambiance is lovely with lots of tables and colorful art adorning the walls. I still think about this place sometimes and will be back when I visit the area again! read more

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

Such a unique coffee shop! We loved the artwork and cozy vibe. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about all the direct drinks. We ended up ordering cinnamon sugar churros which were perfectly crispy and amazing. The Grenada drinking chocolate was so delicious that we couldn't stop inhaling the incredibly rich and chocolately aroma. We even kept sniffing the empty cup after finishing it. Absolutely loved this cafe and will be back! read more

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I rarely give 5 stars BUT it all worked here! The staff, coffee, churros & ambiance were outstanding! The place makes you feel like you are in Mexico! Lots of seating available. Staff is fantastic! Cortado was perfect and the Frida latte was really good! The churros are the best part! You can watch someone make them and they have filled or unfilled with dipping sauces. We opted unfilled with cajeta and it was perfect! Definitely stop by for a coffee and churros if you're around! read more

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What a great coffee shop and bakery! Long tables with bright Mexican oil cloth created a warm and fun vibe. Had a delicious harvest latter and harvest churros! A perfect treat! read more

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A cute place to meet friends or get work done. The tables are long so you sit community style but when I went, it was a good mix of people trying to get work done and some who came to socialize. The mugs that the hot cocoa came in were so cute! There were so many hot chocolate flavors to choose from. I got the classic dark chocolate. It was delicious! Perfect combination of dark, creamy chocolate that wasn't too sweet. The churro went perfectly with the hot chocolate. I would recommend the set of 4 for $5. The cinnamon sugar dipped in chocolate sauce was by far my fav read more

Their famous freshly made to order Churro is a must-order item for anyone! Nice coffee as their roast their own beans. Plenty of seatings inside and outside. Outside seating is mostly shaded too, so if you have a pet, it's convenient. Inside seating have large tables and whenever I visit here there's a decent numbers of folks like to study there in the comfortably bright enough lighting. Reasonably good prices all things considered. They also feature some "Strong Arm Baking" bakegoods that are on the pricier side but I don't blame them for the high quality and local sources. It's post-tariff and inflation days I guess. All in all a great gem for the local Durham community. It's still on the safe side of Durham in case you are wondering. read more

Classic Durham coffee shop and study spot! I got the Ashkal Halwa: Sweet Shapes (or Rosswater Bliss Latte); while it was tasty and I appreciated the ground pistachios, I was a bit disappointed as I could barely make out the rose water flavor. Had to get some churros of course. These were lovely snacks, fresh, crunchy on the outside, and pillowy on the inside with the perfect amount of sweetness. I could really appreciate the Cinnamon and Cardamom flavors, but can't say the same about the seasonal Orange flavor. Service was fast. Ambiance is good, there is a ton of space. However, on the weekends, it is bustling so expect lots of noise. Also, there aren't a ton of outlets. 7/10 would recommend! Will definitely come back to try other coffee options. read more

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

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Love the feel of the space. Nice and open, there's also an outdoor space and lots of seating. The staff is wonderful. The drinks are pretty good, I got the matcha latte and the matcha was pretty strong. The chai latte was also delicious and it overly sweet. The churros though - yummy yummy! read more

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Frida Kahlo latter was amazing! Churros were okay-- a little too mushy for my taste. Service was quick but could use different seating arrangements inside. read more

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

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Says dogs allowed on yelp but they will make you leave if you come inside with one. Good coffee.

Coffee was fresh made to order. I would suggest the mocha with just a dash of cayenne pepper. Seating area was full of people just enjoying coffee and a bit of conversation. Might I suggest getting made to order churros, fresh hot and delicious. read more

First time at this location. And what's not to love about this coffee place?; Cuban cortado, churros, and free compost. 10:30 on a Saturday morning was early enough to grab a seat inside with a friend. Big pro: a parking lot. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Churros with cardamom, honey and cinnamon sugars, and the sweetest cortado. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The churros are so fresh and soft! The strawberry one is so good! The rose latte was really good as well, and not too sweet. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Strawberry churro and plain churro and a rose latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I came to meet a friend for a drink, so I will note I just had an iced chai, no coffee or churros. First of all there were a ton of boxes stacked against the wall when I walked in. Weird, but at least they were organized. I guess if I have to move, I know where to go. Anyway, the chai had a very strong dose of cardamom and it was quite overpowering. Even though I had some vanilla added to it, I still didn't love the drink. They do have free Wi-Fi and a good amount of outdoor seating, which is nice. But I just didn't like my drink, sorry to say. read more

This place is a gem - it deserves all the accolades it receives! The ambiance is great, the service and staff are very friendly, and the coffee is delicious. Don't forget the churros! (Not all the locations sell the churros, though. If you want the full experience, I recommend you go to the Lakewood location on Chapel Hill Rd., although all three are worth a visit!) read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Churros de canela con chocolate (Cinammon churros with chocolate) and a cold brew. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The hot chocolate and churros were amazing! Service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be going back! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Dark hot chocolate and cinnamon sugar churros - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Churros made fresh to order. What's not to love?? I also got the sweet shapes latte (rosewater, cane sugar, pistachios) and a hot chocolate. Very good. The vibes of the place are kinda mini warehouse. There are many large tables for communal seating. A good place to hang out or work on a laptop. I definitely plan to return and try some of the other flavored lattes. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Churros, sweet shapes latte (rosewater, cane sugar, pistachios), hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had been wanting to come here for a pretty long time, but it is a bit of a drive from my house. I happen to be in the area for a meeting and thought this was the perfect opportunity! I was excited to see that there was a parking lot next to the establishment, and that it was a really cute place. I walked in and looked at the menu, which had a lot of amazing options, and the cashier was able to help me in making a decision. I got the espresso-based beverage with chocolate and cinnamon and oat milk and it was delicious! It had a super cute design on the top and it was a perfect temperature. I first was exposed to their coffee when a friend had the company's coffee at their home and I really loved it and since then wanted to return. I am going to look into subscribing to there Coffee company and look forward to being back in the area to return and also try a churro! read more

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

A cute study location! It can get a bit loud at times when it's crowded and there are no individual tables for studying. But they have a really good selection of seasonal/special drinks and several different churro flavors. I got a mix of guava and cinnamon sugar and they were a great snack to keep me going while studying. read more

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

There are three Cocoa Cinnamon locations in Durham but this is the only one with churros. On our latest visit, we popped in on a Saturday afternoon for hot drinking chocolates and fresh-made churros (we got two cinnamon, and two cardamon), which are great to dip into your drink. They don't have a big menu sign so look for the paper menus, order at the counter, and then they'll call you when your order is ready. We've also had some of their specialty coffee drinks on previous visits, and those are delicious as well. They are a very welcoming location with great drinks and you gotta try the churros! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Drinking chocolate and churros - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Our daughter found this place so we went today. Fresh churros! We ordered 6 of the cinnamon ones and also tried their harvest and cardamom. The cinnamon was a better choice. Size of churros not consistent. It comes out in a spiral shape so they cut them into pieces. Their iced mocha was good. A very busy place so do expect to wait for a bit for fresh churros. Worth the wait! read more

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

Note: 1) been here once 2) went during finals time 3) they have takeout and pickup Pros: 1) good service (+1.5) 2) good coffee and hot chocolate (+2) 3) unique options (+0.5) 4) many tables, even outside(+0.5) 5) you can see them making the coffee grounds Cons: 1) not many outlets 2) need to wait for the bathroom key Total: 4.5/5 My friend had been going here for a while since he is a lover of coffee shops. He recommended this place to me for its hot chocolates and coffee. They have a pretty diverse variety of options. Most of them are not normally found in other coffee shops which really sets this one apart. On the day that we went, the place was pretty packed. There were a lot of people in the shop studying for their exams or working on their projects. As a result, we did not have much of a choice in picking a good spot next to an outlet so my friend can finish his project. We managed to get a table in the middle. The best part is that there are plenty of tables to sit at so not having a place to sit was not much of a concern. If you do not mind sitting next to strangers, then there are even more spots for you to sit at. Walking into the line, there are rules for how you wait and where you wait. You have to be called to the cash register to order while the next customer waits behind a dotted line. It was a unique system. Once I got to the cash register, I looked at the menu for a bit. There were so many choices to choose from. The beverage that I chose was a Mexican hot chocolate, as recommended by my friend. I chose the regular whole milk, but there were plenty of different milks to choose from. After ordering, I went to sit back down at my table. Once the order was done, they call your number and you go and pick up the order. I got my hot chocolate in a cute little mug. It looked so good. It tasted pretty good, too. It was a nice change from the usual hot chocolate that I would get at these places. There were a mix of spices and other things in it that made it different. It was an interesting taste. There were some other interesting things as well here. You can see the room that they use to make and store coffee grounds. You could see the people moving the packed coffee grounds between the kitchen and the room. It was an interesting sight to see. Another interesting thing was the bathroom system. There was one key to use for the bathroom, and you had to wait for it. I don't normally see that, but it could be that the place is in a bad neighborhood. I think this place is a good place for coffee shop lovers and hot chocolate lovers to go try. It has a lot of unique flavors and tastes that you would not normally find elsewhere. I do recommend going here to try it out sometime. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - One of the Mexican hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Always wonderful. Midday churro and cortado. It's so challenging to not order drinking folate and an order of food churros with different sugars. I need to find a coffee shop buddy. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - I love these folks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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What a gem of a find! Sure, the place isn't super fancy or anything, but they have good quality items! Definitely go for the 4 churros and try one of each - even though the harvest was my favorite. The little spice of the cayenne just counteracted the sweetness so nicely! It's a great place to get work done, have a snack or have a cup of coffee...or even all three. The drinking chocolate was magical and perfect to dip into the churro (I hope that was allowed). Go and enjoy a churro snack here. You're welcome. read more

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

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Great spot to grab a quick treat and a coffee or tea! They have a variety of flavors for everything here I was surprised at the flavors even for their churros. I came here once and they were not available to get the churros. I had to come back since I saw her making them fresh. She made them fresh and I took them to go since they are always busy! So delicious maybe I'll try another flavor from the original next time. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Churros 4 for 4$ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

What a surprising treat for breakfast! A quirky buzzy place filled with activity but most importantly good coffee and crisp churros coated in cinnamon sugar or cardamom sugar. Scrumptious! read more

A truly unique spot in Durham! We visited while staying in town for the weekend and loved the artsy ambiance. Coffee is amazing and make sure to try the churros. We got the raspberry ones and they did not disappoint! read more

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

Enjoyed my latte, latte art was amazing! I noticed a man not being useful. He was just standing there while an alarm was going off. it was alarming to see that he was just paying no mind to it. While the barista had to go out their way and turn it off when he could've easily done it. There really wasn't much of a team effort being put in from his part. It was upsetting to see since there was a line and the barista look stressed with no help. Overall coffee was great! read more