Majorly good coffee/espresso/cocoa/tea and pastries from Guglhupf Bakery. The vibe is very hipster and eclectic, with couches and armchairs inside and patio tables outside. Excellent! read more

It is a nice outdoor workspace on a sunny day! The employees were knowledgeable and friendly! The seasonal strawberry drink was soooo tasty and refreshing! read more

Stayed for a few hours to study. I loved the area outside, but there were few outlets. I was lucky to find a spot inside to continue working. It's a very popular place. Had a great iced coffee as I worked. read more

Nice atmosphere. The Mr. Durham was excellent. Plugs were on the inside and outside. Get there early to get a good seat.

They make an awesome latte and drip coffee is decent. Loads of fresh bakery items, but they can't warm them which is strange. Love the in house syrups! read more

Love it...favorite Durham coffee shop. Good quality, good amount of seating too. One star short of perfection due to the fact they can't/won't do larger than a 12 oz pour-over. read more

AMAZING and unique lattes, and a really nice work environment for online business. Definitely will be back to this place!

Tried the iced vanilla bean latte. As a former barista, I was excited to see the espresso options. I had it with Ethiopia beans, which didn't compliment it well but that was kind of my fault. If you're a hipster you'll feel at home. Pass by read more

Wow, this place is legit. I stopped in here twice on my two days in durham and was nothing but impressed. The first day I got the hot chocolate with the Caoba. Man talk about a ton of chocolate flavor! The one knock on it was that it wasn't as hot as I would have liked, as I literally chugged the whole thing in 6 seconds since it was so good (should have gotten a bigger one). The second day I just went with a shot of espresso. I was actually going to try and order some kind of mocha, but the menu isn't spelled out very well with what they actually offer...One thing I would definitely recommend is work on that, since the menu there looks nothing like the one on their website. This place is definitely awesome, and i'll definitely be stopping by again to try other things when I'm in town next. read more

Updating since new locations have opened and been back on less busy days. Still hard to find a seat, due to laptop users, but nice drinks and service in a relaxing atmosphere. read more

probably my favorite coffee joint. It's in the most perfect location and I literally can't say enough wonderful things about this place. It's perfect for chatting with friends, it's perfect to get work done, it's wonderful to just sit back -- relax -- and read a book! The menu is incredible and their lineup of local choices is awesome even along with their "drinking chocolate" -- which one would suggest it to be hot chocolate but OH NO -- it's freaking out of this world. Just the ambiance of the place puts me in the best mood. The baristas are sweet, completely retro and sometimes I find myself just chit chatting with them, thinking that I've known them forever. It's in perfect proximity to other food joints and a perfect compliment to the area. Typically I'm not in Durham everyday but I'm not exaggerating when I say every time I do go into Durham -- I'm finding myself at Cocoa Cinnamon. read more

There has been a lot of craft soda+espresso drinks everywhere I go lately and finally, curiosity got the best of me. I had to try it and I knew exactly where I should go if I wanted my first experience with this interesting combo...Cocoa Cinnamon. I love coming here because of the good coffee, good lattes, good atmosphere. Perfect place to study, read, take a break. My go-to for counter culture coffee. I love the Dr. Durham (hot) or Sheytoon (iced) if I am craving something sweet. So, it is here I tried the "peach buzz," a mix of peach soda and espresso. It was interesting. The fruity, sugary carbonated beverage comes through first with an after effect of coffee and bitterness. My first few sips did not leave me amazed but I actually ended up really enjoying it and finished the drink before I even had time to take a picture for yelp! Next time. read more

For a place that doesn't even have "coffee" in it's name, it's the best coffee shop hands-down in the Triangle. Fantastic choices on beans from multiple suppliers, baristas with top skills, and creative drinks that even a purist like me loves. The chocolate drinks are spectacular, the selection of bars is very good. The pastries are great. And the staff is wonderful. Aside from the location being too small for the number of people that very wisely frequent it, it is perfect in every way. Not to be missed. read more

Solid coffee place with lots of choices but a bit overpriced. Great wifi and really nice outdoor seating for those beautiful days. I was passing through and came back 3 times! read more

This is a requirement every time during a trip to this area!! The atmosphere is to die for at this shop and their other stores. Lion in the Sun is the best drink on the menu by far. Tastes like your mouth just danced in a rose garden where the flowers are made of coffee beans one of my favorite places in all of Durham read more

Oh, how I love this place. So glad the brick and mortar shop has finally come into fruition. I look forward to making my way through everything on their menu! Rooibos Latte was right up my alley, and the fiance was very pleased with his coffee. Need to remember to stop by here more often. read more

My favorite coffee shop on my recent trip to Durham. The only negative I have is that they don't serve a lot of food, but every coffee drink I got here was expertly made and delicious. And they have so many options! My husband also got sipping chocolate which was decadent and SUPER chocolatey. If you're into cold brew, try theirs. read more

Love everything about Cocoa Cinnamon. Stumptown roasted beans, well made lattes with crazy flavors, beautiful space, and super nice staff. There's also lots of seating here both indoors and outdoors. Seems like a great place to camp out and get some reading or work done. read more

Great place. Independent-Durhamy vibe. Delicious mocha. I've loved the building since I was a kid. So glad it's being used for something cool! read more

Very hip coffe place - classic Durham, funky with outdoor table and custom made coffees. Give yourself time as each one is made to order.

I went in here recently and had one of their gourmet hot chocolates. Yes, full-on evil with whipped cream. It was celestial. I will be back to this great little place. read more

My mother and I love coming here! We always get the hot chocolate and my mom always gets an iced coffee! Awesome! I would highly recommend Coco Cinnamon to anyone! The coffee and hot chocolate are super smooth like Starbucks coffee! It's our favorite place ! read more

I love the chai tea latte it is great and light. I always make sure to stop at Cocoa when in Durham for tea!!

The best coffee in North Carolina! We love coming here! The staff is friendly and very efficient!

This is the spot for one cup at a time, artisanal coffee and hot cocoa with fair trade pedigrees. Cocoa Cinnamon is an ideal spot for a satisfying hot beverage: happy staff, a casual academic crowd, and good environmental feel. read more

I love coming here! I'm not a coffee drinker, but their tea and tea lattes are excellent. Also, they have a great selection of baked goods (including delicious gluten free items from Zen Cat Bakery). If it's crowded it might be a little slow, but overall it's got a nice atmosphere and good location. read more

Really cute place the espresso soda is a must! Best thing I've had to sip on. Spice coffee taste watered down in my opinion. read more

The Dr. Durham is worth the hype! It was so good. It's an interesting combination of sweet and salty but neither are overwhelming but yet the flavored are so rich. Hard to describe! read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Dr Durham won't disappoint - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Coffee is GREAT, atmosphere is a little hipster... I agree with previous reviews that say indoor seating is sparse. The interior isn't large, so people are sitting elbow to elbow, clicking away on their computers. I'm an Americano kind of girl, so I can't speak to the fancy drinks, but this is definitely a trusty stop for a good, smooth cup of coffee. read more

My first visit and I went to the Geer St location. The building itself is very cool and the outside seating area was nice. The brass tacks: - Coffee: 4 stars; Delicious and the price was comparable for similar coffee shops and specialty drinks. - Service: 1 star; Ever go to a place and wonder how the people working there ended up in a service-based industry? Like, if you are so bad at dealing with people, why did you pick that particular line of employment? This is that type of experience. The woman at the counter was in the process of making beverages, so we waited until she seemed to be at a stopping point. ...Only that point never came. I wondered if we were in the wrong spot, it being our first time in the place, so I moved a little further towards the counter opening. Still nothing. Despite facing us, she never looked up or acknowledged us in any way. There were indications of other employees in the back, but they never came out. Finally I made a casual remark about what she was doing, directly to her. She barely glanced up at me, back to her work. Finally I asked if we were in the right place for ordering and she finally stopped to assist us. I completely understand if you are in the middle of something, but at least tell me you will be right with me or call someone else. You know, acknowledge my existence, perhaps when I speak directly to you the first time. We asked a few questions and got lukewarm responses, no personal engagement in any way and the overall attitude was that she couldn't be bothered. I went ahead and tipped over 20% on the purchase, thinking perhaps she was having a bad day and my gratuity might pep her up a bit. Unfortunately it only proved to be a waste of my money. She began working on the coffee and as we were unsure of the layout and functioning of the service, I asked how we would know when it was ready. She was mid-conversation with a coworker who finally wandered out and was all smiles with her (interesting attitude change for people who aren't customers), and told me that it would be called over the microphone so we could hear it outside. So we go out and wait...and wait...and wait... I finally go back in and see our cups sitting on the counter and ask if they are ours, as I had not heard anything called. Same employee, same attitude: "Yeah, it doesn't always work." Are you (*&^%&^ kidding me? I'm on a timed break. I don't have time to wait while my coffee gets cold and I have to gulp it to make it back to work on time because in a relatively dead point of the day, none of the multiple employees could be bothered with making sure I got it. God forbid anyone does more than the bare minimum. Never tip first -- if you experience good service, be sure to reward it on your way out. The icing on the cake? When we were putting our cups away, she was eating behind the counter as she worked. The cardinal sin of food service...eating...on the line. Nice! Bottom line, I really want to give fewer than 3 total stars because the overall experience was so sour, but I can't fault the product itself. I'm willing to try it again on the coffee alone, but if this employee is any indication of the philosophical approach to service here, the second time could be my last. read more

Excellent coffee - I really enjoy their vanilla latte which has real crushed vanilla beans in it. Delicious. I must have gone during a non-peak hour because I have found seats several times. This place doesn't seem much busier than a starbucks in peak hours, obviously weekends/nights are going to be a bit packed from the college crowd just like any coffee shop. read more

Nice, cozy atmosphere. I ordered a white chocolate ginger latte and it was to die for. They made a leaf design in the foam. That was a nice touch. The barista was friendly. I will return some time when I am back in the area. The novelty really is the unique selection of flavors. read more

The coffee at this independent coffee house is to die for! Service can sometimes be a tad slow, but the quality of their coffee and the uniqueness of the space completely make up for that. I also recommend the yummy bars and sweets in their pastry case. read more

The coffee gave me everything! You can taste the subtle flavors of the coffee. Also I had a cookie......that was great. The place is small, but there is seating outside. read more

I tried very unique coffees here, high quality and full of flavor. This place is awesome! Will be back for sure.

After visiting this location for a few months, I have to bump the rating up to 5 stars! The coffee, tea, and chocolate are amazing. The parking can be annoying at times, but that's to be expected. I love the special events that they have, such as hosting DJs, etc. This is the place to visit in Durham for everything coffee! They now have gift cards available. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - "The Tune-up." - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Amazing hot chocolate, fantastic atmosphere. Love it. It is a five start coffee shop at a 3 1/2 star space that is just too cramped and small. That said, if your goal is just to get a drink of coffee or chocolate, it is the place. For people like me, who like to spread out and get some work done, it can be a bit cramped. That said...love it. read more

Favorite coffee spot in Durham! Love the outdoor seating, and this place is always buzzing. Usually a line, but just be patient people! It's worth it! read more

Best coffee. The baristas are a little bit friendlier than your average hipster cafe. The drinks are usually a little slow to get done but it's worth it. Such delicious flavors. read more

Love this place and have my coffee and or other beverages here almost every day. The attention to detail I can truly appreciate. Once you have your coffee here it is hard to find a better one anywhere else. The staff is always very attentive and I love the atmosphere. I find it a very welcoming place where one can be comfortable and enjoy the place! read more