Cocoa Cinnamon was a nice clean place. Not your typical coffee shop. They even give away free compost at times. I stopped through for coffee but was able to get what I wanted. Instead offered a milk chocolate milk. I didn't like the prices for just a chocolate milk. They did have an amazing lemon pound cake however and I would recommend you to stop in for the experience and deserts!! read more

This has to be one of the best coffee shops in Durham. Took my mom here on Valentines Day before Covid. Don't remember what I got but they give great recommendations as well. read more

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What a serious disappointment. Planned my whole birthday afternoon around getting an espresso at this place, but they didn't prepare for business enough to be able to make change for cash. Like a child's lemonade stand with proper foresight for a day of business. Really surprising lack of communication, and with a very simple order. No apologies, no explanation about not having the ability to execute what seems like the whole business model--making coffee for people. the staff stared at us as we exited, as if it were our fault they couldn't operate a point of sale. it felt like how someone might write a comedy skit about a negative experience at a coffee shop, without any of the humor. Unfortunate. read more

By far my favorite coffee place in the triangle after bean traders. They have a few locations now. My go to as always is a caramel latte or a caramello as they call it. They also have cute little pastries from gugulhuph which isn't too far from here. It's got great outdoor seating. Perfect for some reading, studying or getting some work done. Definitely a must visit and it's not too far from the Tobacco Campus read more

I've been meaning to try Cocoa Cinnamon since I moved to Durham, especially because of their values and location. Cocoa Cinnamon is a coffee shop filled with warmth, homey-vibes, and friendly staff. It is a lot smaller than I anticipated, and because of the pandemic, the area to wait is even smaller than usual (understandably so). I got the "Toon Up aka Fess Up" also known as lightly sweetened signature cold brew. I am a coffee fiend, so I go crazy for every new coffee surprise I can get my hands on. My expectations were very high, which is probably my own fault, but I thought the coffee was average. It had a pretty bitter flavor, despite the sugar. I didn't love it, didn't hate it. As a typical Starbucks on the way to work woman, I may not know a ton about quality/authentic coffee, but I wasn't super excited about it. I give this place 4 stars because of how kind and friendly the staff was, the location, and for the social justice aspect of the business. The coffee isn't my favorite, but I'm willing to give it another shot. read more

1st time customer referred by a friend. Went with the barista suggestion & was not disappointed! Very friendly & funky atmosphere. Will definitely go back if I'm in Durham again. read more

So glad I found this place on Yelp before my trip to the area. It turned out to be a winner, and a place I'll not forget and hope to revisit. What drew me here were the drinks, other than the coffee and tea, specifically the cacao drinks. They have chocolate drinks, which are different and you can add spices to any one of them to mix things up. But, the cacao ones stem from ancient tradition. So I had to try since I'd never seen something like this before. I had no expectations, just sipped and enjoyed my Al-Andalus - they include a wikipedia definition of what this is on the website. Crushed rose and pepper in the same sentence? it was intriguing and I can't really explain the flavor other than... it had crushed rose and pepper in it! among the other ingredients. I wish I could have tried more things. Unfortunately for time and wanting to keep an empty stomach to accomodate the area's other offerings, I did not. This place has a story too. They are family based, with Mexican roots, support the environment and local business, and feature art work for sale! I mean seriously, how freakin awesome. The indoor space has tables, chairs, couches, it's cozy. They have an front patio space that's larger. It's at a good location, in walking distance to some other popular restaurants and bars. In response to a recent negative review, there were two males and one female working that I saw on my visit, not sexist by your definition. Great place with a conscientious spirit, interesting offerings, and a chill vibe. read more

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We got the vanilla chai latte and it had very little tea flavor. Perhaps add more concentrate or leave the tea bag in longer. We also had the mocha with an extra shot. The espresso was on the bitter side and some folks enjoy that flavor profile. We also got a cold London fog and another cold chai, those were enjoyable cold read more

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Had a great iced coffee with some yummy cardamom and rose petal syrups. It was the perfect drink to sip on a hot day while I strolled the area. Saw the progress Pride flag when I walked up to the door and that was a nice surprise. I just happened upon a little pocket of queerness in Durham and I loved it. Bonus points for a parking lot! read more

such cute decor inside and a nice seating area outside! pastry case with little baked goods & plenty of drink options. read more

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My boyfriend does not like coffee but enjoyed this place so that speaks for itself! I'd like to consider myself a bit of a coffee connoisseur and I would concur with my boyfriend. The drinks are amazing and the place itself is very cute. read more

Really love this place! It's the perfect setting at an old gas station that truly brings people together. If you're a lover of small coffee shops with big personalities, like me, then you'll really appreciate this location. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating; truly a great place to spend time with friends and family or just catching up with work. Love the decor and all the details, even in the bathroom. The missing star is for the outlets in the room with the atlas. It doesn't hold in the plugs and so I had to cut my visit short as soon as my computer died. Also, I ordered a hibiscus tea and didn't hear anyone call out (and I was sitting right at the bar). By the time I got up to get it, it was already watery. Clearly, next time I know just to stand there so they can see who is next. Anyways, overall a great place with great drinks! Look forward to visiting again in the near future. read more

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The Cortadito Cubano is excellent! Cocoa Cinnamon is one of my favorite espresso bars in Durham.

Our server was Melissa I. My husband and I came in at 4:45 @11/26. We are both from Buffalo NY and we love coffee and NC. However, a pond arriving to the cafe. Melissa did not greet us and had us wait for at least 5mins before approaching us. She did not ask us if we wanted to eat in or not! And placed our latte in form cups while everyone else had real coffee cups! The music was a bit much a lot of cuss words and party type music when there were kids there! After receiving our chai latte, we had to wait extremely long for your churros! My husband walked up to the counter and notice Melissa was just now telling the cooks to make our churros! Also, they automatically added a tip of $2.85 in which she did not deserve! I would not recommend this place to anyone! Unprofessional! Melissa is unprofessional! read more

I still think Cocoa Cinnamon is the best coffee shop in the area, but a lot has changed over the years. The menu items are still high-concept, which I like, but the cost has increased and they've gotten rid of some of the drinks that made me fall in love with them in the first place. Prepare to spend up to $7 after tip for a specialty drink now. All the coffee now comes from their own roaster, Little Waves -- which is great! But, I do miss being able to go and discover something new. Overall, I still love Cocoa Cinnamon, but it's much more of a special occasion outing. read more

Good coffee and cute location. Outdoor seating is very COVID friendly and also aesthetic. Big fan of their lattes and middle eastern coffee.

First, yes I know they're known for hot chocolates- but this coffee is DIVINE! I ordered an 8oz Caramelo, and then quickly returned to the counter to order the 12oz. The coffee is super smooth and velvety without being heavy or bitter. Rich flavor and a luscious finish. The work environment is great! Ample plugs for such a small indoor area *it's too cold to sit out but the courtyard looks amazing! This was the perfect spot to stop, refuel, and get some quick work done with on the road. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking was a bit hard- but it seems like a popular study spot for the university. I ended up parking on one of the side streets. But worth it for this coffee. read more

Cocoa Cinnamon - Super great work environment with AMAZING coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Life comes full circle. I came here once or twice when I was in school nearby. Came here recently over the summer and found the perfect drink: DRINKS: 20oz Guadalajara over ice for $4.50. It is a drinking milk chocolate with a hint of vanilla and a strong cocoa flavor that is neither bitter nor overwhelmingly sweet. Imagine drinking a liquified, refreshingly ice cold, artisan milk chocolate bar. You just vicariously enjoyed my experience today. WORKING: It's nice to work here over the summer when the nearby Duke students are on summer vacation. Despite the small crowds, 90-95% of the seating was still occupied midday midweek. The WiFi was respectably quick with exactly 13 people using it. read more

I was visiting Durham and ran into this gem. I loved this coffee shop! The vibes were right, the music was amazing, I was jammin my whole visit. The latte was QUALITY. The customer service was great. Super cute shop, would def recommend. read more

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Great coffee, ambiance, and music. Great place to drink coffee and read. Usually order the dirty chai or the hot chocolate. Anything you order will be amazing. If you decide to order pastries, they are usually baked at Guglhupf Bakery which makes seasonal German fare, baked goods. The furniture is eclectic and fun. There's outside seating and there parking round back. Great place to study or just hang out with friends. read more

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This place is SO POPULAR to the point where I will only go back at a slow time because the lines and crowds can disrupt a nice, relaxing cafe experience. That being said, the drinks were great. I had read that the dr Durham drink was legendary so my crazy self ordered it on a 90 degree day. It actually reminded me of joe van goghs seasonal ginger latte, which is a good comparison because I went there way too many times while it was in season. I ordered my husband the toon up cold brew. That was excellent and normal to order on a hot morning. I would get that again in an instant (as long as I remain ignorant on the calorie count). read more

I appreciate anywhere that does a smaller (8 oz) latte. Good coffee, but I would look forward to when it opens up inside

I really liked this place. I went almost every day for three weeks. I experimented with the different hot chocolates options to find out which one best suited me. I loved the regular old chocolate but u should check out the assortment of dark chocolate options. they have macadamia milk!! Yay! My favorite! The tip is already included in the price. It's 20%. read more

Nice little coffee shop w/ some tasty drinks and snacks. Great ambiance in a very cool space. Menu is full of unique specialty drinks. I've had an iced coffee and latte with fun additional tastes. Both were very good. I've also sampled a few of the pastries they carry from local bakeries and they were delicious. The Wi-Fi works great in outdoor spaces - which is nice because the indoor seating isn't the beat for working on a laptop. Mostly couches and such. I wouldn't recommend coming to work/study on a day that you couldn't use the outdoor space. It also took a minute to get our coffee, so I wouldn't recommend stopping by to pick up a quick coffee on the way to work. If you're staying to hang out though, it's worth the wait. Our drinks were very well prepared. Overall, great little coffee shop. We will definitely we back. read more

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

Like everyone else, I am a fan of Cocoa Cinnamon, which is definitely one of the top coffeeshops in Durham. Not only do they have a super cool and cozy interior (bright yellow walls, comfy couches), but they also have great drinks. I had La Villa Rica (housemade vanilla latte), which didn't taste like it had much vanilla in it at all, but it was overall an amazing latte. Oddly--and maybe this is just me--it tasted like cardboard, but in the best way possible and it had a very rich taste to it. Would absolutely get it again next time. Cocoa Cinnamon might be on the smaller side, but it offers both indoor and outdoor seating. There are always lots of people studying and doing work here. read more

I don't know how they get good reviews must be from their constantly changing people working there. Most of them are nasty , have no idea about service and on top of that 20% GRATUITY on your bill. I refuse to pay that much gratuity for a service that's disrespectful. Nothing is more deplorable that unhappy people not getting paying decently working in costumer service taking on the costumer for that !!!! read more

Love this place. Went one time before "the crazy" and it was fantastic! Had Macadamia Nut milk Latte. It was spectacular! read more

Always excellent service & coffee. I discovered this location 3 years ago & choose to walk or drive, sometimes out of the way, to get coffee here. (Live in Wilmington but lots of travel to Durham) read more

Stopped in here in the middle of a long drive - what a pick me up! The iced coffee selection was wonderful and flavorful! Cute spot, friendly staff, great selection! read more

Coffee is fantastic as well as the other items on their menu. The interior is very comfortable and homey, yet industrial and its design. I only wish we lived closer so we could come more often. read more

I was looking so forward to coming to Cocoa Cinnamon after reading all these wonderful reviews. I paid $9 and change for a latte with an extra shot of espresso and a soda water... that's entirely way too much. read more

I have never been to this spot before. I was so impressed with the guest service, atmosphere, and over all experience!! I fully enjoyed the music and the vibes!! Will definitely be returning!!! read more

As one who is not a coffee drinker, I am very particular with my hot chocolates and teas- especially single source hot chocolates. At Cocoa Cinnamon, I always get rather the single source apamate hot chocolate or the single source mababu hot chocolate. It never disappoints. It will redefine how you view hot chocolate! read more

This was my first time at this particular location, and I really enjoyed it! It was a rainy night so I chose to sit in the entrance by the window, and it was the perfect two hours of productively getting some work done. I love that it opens till late, and it's the right amount of music and talking- not too loud that you can't hear yourself think, but not too quiet that you doze off after reading the first page of a book. read more

Although I'm a fan of the food and coffee, the service here can be sometimes difficult. The individual taking orders never seems to know fully what products they do or don't have. Or seem to ever understand me when I'm ordering. Most recently I asked for an iced coffee, and I received hot coffee over ice. read more

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Cocoa cinnamon is one of my favorites places to hangout in Durham! They add some really good spices to their coffees and hot chocolates! I can sit there for hours, read, study, work or just relax . read more

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One thing you need to know, I rarely give out 5 stars. Take heed, sweetmeats. Cocoa Cinnamon has awesome coffee (from various sources, so cool!), an amazing staff, wonderfully sweet and warm owners, and is just so special to be inside of. How exciting this place is from the floors, to the curiosity cabinet where the condiments are, to the soon to be unveiled outdoor seating, to the every damn thing. Truly other than my own house, this is the only coffee shop in Durham where a long time professional barista/coffee snob like me can leave smiling. Do yourself a favor, if you don't know a lot about quality coffee, you will find out soon after you get your sweet ass to Cocoa Cinnamon. See you there. read more

Love (and coffee and chocolate) are in the air!I I already loved this place when I heard its name. Day after day it seemed to be all anyone could talk about. I was very excited when I had a sponsor request a meeting here this week. I had a little difficulty finding parking but this area is also very new to me so a lot of it was my own stupidity:) The place sure was buzzing, there were a few people in line ordering beverages, a lot of people tuned out and typing away inside on comfy couches and outside on the patio as well. I love that the space is wide open, since the weather was nice the garage doors were open and there was plenty of fresh air to go around. They are dog friendly and have water bowls around for your four legged friends. There is also a nonsmoking policy for the outdoor area as well. I noticed lots of yummy pastries and bakery items in their display case including yes some delicious looking chocolates and cakes. I really want to check this place out at night grab a beer or some wine and eat some dessert while I'm at it. From what I could tell they had a nice selection of wines and craft beers by the bottle. On a nice night you can't beat the patio here. Now how about my latte! Ah man they take their time to make the most amazing coffee drink you will ever have. No fake sugar here folks. I didn't order anything fancy just a nonfat latte in (ceramic) they ask you if you want ceramic or paper if you can stay and enjoy your coffee concoction in ceramic then I recommend that you do just that. I did say nothing fancy right? That latte looked like a piece of art I believe there was a little leaf design on top of my froth. I have read several articles on Cocoa Cinnamon before I visited and new it was locally owned by a couple in Durham. You all are doing a great job! As others have mentioned the people here are super friendly and make you feel welcomed. read more

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

Is this place too hyped to fail? Unfortunately I think so. The drinks themselves - I've tried their different hot chocolates - are good and have more cocoa flavor to them than other places I've been. But the crowdedness of the place (people waiting for their drinks, people sitting working, people standing talking to their friends, people waiting for a seat to open up) makes me not want to stay. The people behind the counter are also not the most welcoming. It almost feels like there is an invisible wall, and they just want to get on with their business. It was also a very long wait for two people in front of me to make their orders and pay even though they knew exactly what they wanted. The process really should be faster. read more

I love Cocoa Cinnamon. And so does all of Durham judging by the crowds. I've enjoyed Cocoa Cinnamon so much I'm a regular there and I don't live in North Carolina! BuzzFeed named it one of the best independent coffee shops in the US. They are right. They have a number of very funky lattes but I usually just get something simple with almond milk. Speaking of my vegan practices, I can enjoy Joie de Vegan desserts there. They usually have a gluten-free fruit tart and chocolate cake from Joie de Vegan that are both delicious. I love to plant myself at Cocoa Cinnamon with my Chromebook, almond milk latte and vegan dessert while getting some work done or watching Nathan for You videos on YouTube. The only item I did not like from Cocoa Cinnamon was a pomegranate soda and espresso Spring themed drink that I hated. But other than that, Cocoa Cinnamon is one of the very best coffee shops! read more

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