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    Daughters Coffee & Books

    4.6 (33 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lauren M.

    My first visit to this spot was for my friend's book launch. It was in the evening so I ordered a hot apple cider (yum!) so I wouldn't be up all night from caffeine. I'd love to come back earlier in the day to try some of the coffee drinks another time though! The book launch included a conversation with Rachel Anderson author of "Being Human (Centric)", Q&A, and some mingling. The staff working were very kind and brought out more chairs for the group when all the spots filled up. I browsed the store before leaving. Lots of cute items in addition to the books - many that would be great for gifting!

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    Yolanda Y.

    Returned for more seasonal specials, the drinks were delicious and creative, so happy with them! They had a long line but service was friendly and reasonably speedy. I enjoyed looking through the very affordable used book section in the coffee shop. Even though the crowd makes the place a bit noisy and overwhelming, but I loved seeing Daughters thrive and get so much love from people, and will continue to visit and try seasonal items! Service: 5/5 Drink 5/5 Atmosphere 4/5

    Susan S.

    Daughters got everything right. The sweet attentive people who work there made my friend and I feel welcome right away. The coffee and teas are delicious and priced fairly.. Music playing rocked and we could eat outside and enjoy the beautiful day.

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    Chuck J.

    I finally got a chance to visit Daughter's Coffee & Books off of NC Hwy 55, within the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, very close to the DMV license office. As you enter the shoppe, your path to the counter is embraced by the cleverly arranged library of a varied assortment of books in the neat little sitting area, which also opens up to a cozy side area of additional chairs and tables. Seating in the foyer area is very comfortable to lounge in and read over the interesting selection of books as you enjoy sipping your cafe. I love the cleanliness of the place. They even have a Children's Nook in the rear corner of the cafe so that the kiddos can enjoy their little selves away from the adults. A very thoughtful layout, indeed. Once through the doorway, I was greeted by the exuberantly welcoming smile of Sophie, one of the attendants at the shoppe. She and her sister Francis were sooo very nice and expertly helpful with my selection drink and food. I decided on a savory hot latte and a Blueberry Danish. The latte was delightful; a perfect balance of acidity and earthy blooms in regards to mouthfeel. Exceptionally gentle touch to the palette with a light smooth finish. Hat's off to the barista. She's very quiet but, quite deadly on that expresso machine! Hahh Afterwards, I decided to stay a while, to soak in the pleasing ambiance and charming personalities of my new friends Sophie and Francis. Would you believe they actually took the time to chat with me during their busy workings of the day!? I know I was probably bugging them, but I couldn't help myself. They have a way of disarming your natural guard and making you feel right at home. Oh yeah...so there's this accent wall, whose design I thought was wondrously conceived by an Van gogh scholar! (smiles) I beseech you to pay this place a kind visit and take a bit of time to sit down, grab a book and relax to the great soundtrack of chill music playing throughout the space. You will thank yourself later, I assure you.

    Shanelle Y.

    I was so excited to check this place out after hearing about them on social media. The bookstore was very clean, well organized, bright, and welcoming, and I loved their center display. There was a small used book section but most of the books were new. There is a little cafe with drinks and pastries as well, and the barista was very nice. She informed me that they currently accept used book donations but don't yet have a store credit/buyback system in place although they hope to in the future. I love local bookstores and Daughters is a great addition! It's pretty spacious inside and there are lots of tables so I could see it being a great place to do some work / read. And bonus points to them for serving great coffee!

    Spri J.

    When an acquaintance told me about a hot new bookstore opening in Durham, I hesitated in taking the 40 minute drive, but was easily swayed upon learning that they served coffee too. I'm easy that way, apparently. As I write this, the lovely owners are enjoying a very successful grand opening. I got there at noon and the place was packed. Of course, everything was spotlessly clean, including the restroom, being a new business and all. Just like the name says, they serve coffee and they have books. And yes, it was well worth the hike, but I wish they were closer to my home as I need a new coffee hangout. Que sera sera, according to the song. The espresso hit the spot, especially since I didn't pay for it after learning co-owner Rachel and I have a mutual friend. It pays to know people, doesn't it? Don't even sit down yet. Get in your car and zoom zoom on out to Daughters. They are wonderful people and it was my pleasure to have met them. Best, A.

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    Angela Z.

    Love this coffee shop! The ambience was super cute with a decent book selection and even a play section for babies. They had a good drink selection, and it was really delicious. The pastry selection looked lacking but the ones they did have looked good.

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    Andrea A.

    Daughters is a super cute, newly opened coffee shop and bookstore located in South Durham! I got the iced Alice Rabbit latte, which has white chocolate and blackberry- it was tasty and I could appreciate the chocolate flavor, but not really the blackberry. Also got the almond croissant, which was good- they source all their baked goods from Ninth Street Bakery. Ambiance is great: there's a good amount of tables and being surrounded by books is ofc wonderful. Service is nice & fast. There's a large parking lot. 10/10 would recommend, I just wish it was closer to where I live haha!

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    Fantastic coffee, book and little gift selections. This was an excellent addition to the neighborhood.

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    Such a cute spot. You can donate books and get a discount on coffee! They are lovely people and have fun events through the week as well.

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    Found out how to make coffee like a true barista ... not a milk heavy drink. Nice people and site, just lousy coffee.

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    11 months ago

    Good coffee! Close by. Pleasant atmosphere with tempting books as company. I tried a donut, which did what donuts do, not much else.

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    Service as only as good as the student you get which is just ok. I get it so no stars off...Who…read morewants to work in a high volume bookstore like Duke's bookstore? Selection is way better than my Alma mater's bookstore... I went to University of San Francisco...My brother went to Duke...So yeah I get to wear their gear with shame :) and shop in a huge bookstore. I bought 3 hats solely for golf and a long sleeve shirt...I have a ton of other Duke gear. My only grip is. Ike being a provider which sucks since Nike fits like crap on me...what man is slim fit!!! LOL! I get being fit but almost all brands I buy such as Adidas, KUIU, Champion, Ralph Lauren, etc...XL fits but Nike you need to size up if not1.5x...NO to Nike. Value wise, you will find some Deals but I am all about instant gratification. The prices are high but they offer Lululemon, Champion, Cutter and buck so you will find something that fits your budget and needs. I love blue so Duke has it over my schools colors which is Green and Gold (ugh). Worth visiting the bookstore even if you are not a student or Alumni...You can always walk around the campus which is also beautiful.

    Excellent selection of all things Duke Univ. From individual schools...business, law, etc. you can…read morefind just the swag you need. Snacks, merch, textbooks, etc. This store on the grounds near the chapel has it all. Excellent customer service, two floors for perusing and merch is priced affordably.

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    I used to go to this Barnes & Noble a lot to chill and devour books while enjoying coffee from…read moreStarbucks, but my most recent visit was one of the most disappointing bookstore-venturing experiences I've had. First of all, the cafe was too packed; they seemed to have change the seating arrangements, and there's not enough seats to accommodate more customers. Compared to the Barnes & Noble in Cary, this location lacked seats outside of the cafe area, so most of the people who want to just sit and read a book are left with no option but to find an open seat in the cafe area or in one of the uncomfortable "benches" in front of the magazine stand. Another annoying change: the restrooms now require a code to enter (probably to avoid unpleasant guests from trashing the toilets, which is understandable). When I asked an old guy at the customer service for the code, he wrote it down for me but the lack of friendliness and helpfulness of the employees make this shop devoid of the kind of warmth you find in other bookstores. None of them asked for what I was looking for or greeted me when I passed. As for the overall value books, it's the same story for every Barnes & Noble: I just don't see a smart reason to purchase books here over purchasing books on Amazon because of prices here are significantly higher compared to buying online. I ended up leaving right away. This location should learn from the Barnes & Noble in Cary when it comes to overall ambiance and customer service.

    We visit this Barnes and Noble occasionally because it's just expensive but they have a good…read morevariety of books. I specifically go for the B&N classic and special editions but it is nice they have a cafe. I noticed their bathroom is locked and can only be unlocked by a code on the bottom of a receipt which isn't super classy. Overall like any other B&N- the employees said hello but didn't ask if we were looking for anything.

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