A long-time favorite of mine here in Durham, particularly for anyone wanting a place to study. They have 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! read more

It's time for "second coffee" and my office for the morning, landing at Foster Street at around 8:30 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] read more

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A good morning always stars off with coffee so this was the perfect stop. I was skeptical of the sweetness of the Foster Select Latte at first since it came with vanilla, honey, and lavender syrup. However, it was the perfect blend of flavors and floral notes. There's plenty of indoor seating but most of it was occupied by people working or studying. It seems like a great place to hang out and they're dog-friendly too. read more

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Ambience and space was perfect! Lots of seating, bright lighting, and even some tables and chairs outside. Coffee was 4/5 because the flavors weren't entirely strong and I do love sweet lattes. We got an iced vanilla, an iced caramel with oat, and then a hot maple spice latte with oat milk. Hear me out... the maple spice kind of tasted like Indian food. I guzzled that down. It was so good, and the spices definitely made it unique! Vanilla latte was ehhhh and caramel was pretty good. read more

Foster Street Coffee - Vanilla and caramel iced latte and maple spice hot latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This was my first time back at Foster St in a long while- as always, this place was popping. Ambiance is nice: there's a lot of seating inside, but it's so busy that you may have a hard time finding a spot. I got the seasonal Peaches & Cream flavor but with a Matcha Latte Iced, it was delicious! I appreciated how strong the peach flavor was. Service is fast. Free parking is kind of a struggle near Foster St tbh. 8/10 would recommend! read more

Foster Street Coffee - Iced Peaches & Cream Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great staff and a amazing Panini and Croissant.....Drink was amazing too...Nice ambiance with classy pictures and good music..... read more

Foster Street Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Hubby and I along with his brother stopped in for an afternoon iced coffee. I ordered a 16 oz honey iced coffee to share with hubby. We both enjoyed it. Not too sweet, good amount of ice, mild honey flavor. Fast and friendly service. The bathrooms were clean. Lots of WFH people hanging out in there. I liked the chill, laidback vibe of Foster Street Coffee. We would definitely stop in again. read more

Foster Street Coffee - 16 oz Honey Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

What a pleasant surprise! I had gotten this place recommended to me from a friend, and oh boy! it lived up to the hype! Very cute and clean inside. I picked a special summer drink, the blackberry coffee with vanilla syrup, and it was delicious. Took a moment of adjusting to the fruit flavor, but after a few sips it all blended and tasted so good. I split the burrito and it was yummy and an average good quality for what it is. Highly recommend this place!!! read more

Foster Street Coffee - Breakfast burrito, iced coffee, blackberry latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is clean and modern. The chai I got was delicious. Service moved quickly considering how busy they were on a Saturday morning. Will be back next time I'm in the area. read more

Modern, open coffee shop with small selection of breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Props on their coffee! They serve two self-serve SINGLE ORGIN COFFEE OPTIONS with free refills. They serve a light and dark roast. Today's light roast was Ethiopean beans which was nice. I would have preferred pour over with beans like this but coffee was much higher quality than most breakfast joints. The BREAKFAST BURRITO was good. It is pre-made, and they heat it up. It was made with quality shell and ingredients. It was an authentic southwest breakfast burrito with eggs , black beans, and delicious seasoned tomatoes. read more

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We enjoyed the lattes and chia bowl we had from Foster Street Coffee. If you're looking for a good coffee shop in downtown Durham, I recommend this place. Service was good and we enjoyed hanging out at the cafe too. We stopped by Foster Street Coffee during a trip to the Durham Farmers' Market: https://www.yelp.com/biz/durham-farmers-market-durham. This coffee shop gets busy during farmers' market hours: Saturday mornings, year-round and Wednesday afternoons, spring through fall. Expect a longer wait during farmers' market hours. We had a hot Caramel Latte (12 oz for $4.50) with oat milk (+$1), an iced Foster Select Latte (20 oz for $5.50) with almond milk (+$1), and a Chia Bowl ($4.75) from the display case. The "Foster Select" is a latte prepared with vanilla, honey, and lavender. I'm a fan of sweet and creamy lattes. The iced Foster Select was less sweet than we both anticipated. Not bad, though. Still refreshing. I liked the hot Caramel Latte better. It was smooth, comforting, and hit the spot. I'd order it again. The Chia Bowl was delicious. Parts of it tasted like a pudding dessert because of the sweetness and texture. The bottom layer of the bowl was chia seeds I think soaked in coconut milk. The top layer had small slices of Mandarin orange and lots of coconut flakes. The middle layer contained pineapple and I believe some other seeds or nuts. Overall, the bowl was really good, and healthy too. We sat at one of the cafe's tables on the sidewalk and enjoyed the food and drink with some items we had purchased at the farmers' market, specifically the excellent pastries from Strong Arm Baking: https://www.yelp.com/biz/strong-arm-baking-oxford-2. It was an ideal little breakfast. We got to people (and dog) watch from the sidewalk. Good times. The cafe itself has a clean, contemporary design. I liked all the black-and-white photos and the billowy, cloud-like ceiling tiles and light fixtures. Neat interior design and cool vibe. Isabella M was our cashier and she was nice. Despite the cafe being packed, our order came out in a reasonable amount of time. The men's restroom was clean. Foster Street Coffee is located next door to the Durham Food Hall, on the ground level of the Liberty Warehouse apartments. Street parking is available directly in front of the cafe on Foster St. At the time of writing this review, it costs $2.50 per hour, Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm. It's free otherwise (e.g., weekends) plus during city-observed holidays. On a farmers' market Saturday morning, we were able to park for free in the surface lot on Foster St, in between W Seminary Ave and Hunt St. The business officially opened on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 7:30 AM: https://twitter.com/fosterstcoffee/status/1012752565686202369. read more

Stopped in Foster Street Coffee after the Durham Farmers Market on a Saturday morning. While it was busy, they got my coffee out quickly. It seemed like a great spot to catch up on some work and grab a delicious coffee. They had multiple fun flavored lattes if you are into that kind of thing. read more

Foster Street Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My friend brought me here because she strongly recommended their consistent quality of coffee. I very much enjoyed the Foster Latte which involved honey, vanilla, and lavender. I couldn't really taste the lavender but the honey and vanilla definitely came through along a good mix of coffee and milk. The warmed up chocolate crossiant was also pretty solid!! Gooey melted chocolate on the inside vs the flakey crossiant on the outside with thin pieces of crispy chocolate flakes. The store was spacious with lots of seating options inside (plus some outside). Definitely see it being a popular study or date spot. The staff were very nice and conversational! read more

Foster Street Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

If you can find a seat, you're lucky! If not, there are seats outside! The ladies inside are super friendly and they don't skimp on the almond milk! Yay! go simple! Single drip with lavender syrup is the way to go! Iced or hot! read more

Foster Street Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

One of my favorite weekend coffee shops I visit frequently. I usually get a lavendar latte or the foster street special which is consistently good! It's conveniently located by the Durham Food Hall and an easy spot to stop after the Durham Farmers Market on Saturdays. The shop is cute and has many outlets for those who want to get some work done, and there is also a quieter space off to the side. read more

Situated right by the Durham farmer's market, Foster Street is ideal for a pick-me-up before spending a morning wandering through vendor's stalls (or for a study spot if you come in on a quieter weekday.) I've found the more uniquely flavored drinks to be hit-or-miss, but they make a reliable iced vanilla latte. A special highlight is the service-- the baristas actually hand-deliver your drink to you!! Worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

Atmosphere: Foster Street Coffee is a popular spot among Duke students and Durhamites. Conveniently located in Downtown Durham next to the Food Hall, it's ideal for a quick coffee run or study session. Their interior is bright and clean. Keep in mind that it can be difficult to find a seat especially during the academic school year. Their wifi can also get pretty slow during busier hours. Service: Our barista was kind, and our drinks were made quickly. Food: We ordered their Cold Brew and Hot Toffee Nut Latte. We can confidently say that this was the worst cold brew we've ever had. It was bitter and had no complexity. When we first tried it, our immediate thoughts were "burnt," "tastes like medicine," and "is this really their cold brew??" The Toffee Nut Latte had potential, but it was overpowered by the syrup and hardly had notes of coffee. Overall: We were excited to give Foster Street Coffee a try due to their aesthetically pleasing interior and hype from friends. However, we were extremely disappointed by their drinks. Between their slower wifi, limited seating, and unpalatable drinks, it is unlikely that we'll find ourselves returning. read more

Foster Street Coffee - Cold Brew, Toffee Nut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I came across Foster Street from a friend's recommendation, and it is a lovely coffee shop! There are plenty of seating, tables, and bar stools - great for working, group study, or a casual meet-up with friends. The interior is bright, and roomy. Plenty of natural light and plants, it is very inviting and comforting. What a great start to my visit to Durham! The baristas were friendly and chatted with me as I ordered. I got a matcha latte with honey and oat milk. They don't make their matcha fresh to order though...it's premade and they took a container out of the fridge and poured it in a cup for me. The matcha was not as strong as I would've liked, and it was more of a 'green tea latte' rather than pure matcha. I also wish they used glass cups and mugs for dine in use. I will opt for a coffee next time, as their matcha was a bit of a letdown for me. But their spacious interior and friendly staff did win me over to give them another chance in the future! read more

Foster Street Coffee - matcha latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I wanted to love this place since it's so close to the Durham Farmers Market, but I was disappointed! The vibe inside is cute but a little weirdly sterile. Not a cozy coffee shop by any means. I got their Irish cream cold brew, which was on special, and it was honestly the worst cold brew I've ever had. I'm not sure if it was the Irish cream flavoring or the cold brew base itself, but it almost tasted burnt and like peppermint instead of Irish cream... super weird. I went and got coffee at Crema in Cary right after not my proudest moment but it was that bad! read more

Foster Street Coffee - Irish cream cold brew, I could only stomach a little bit of it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I came here to work one day and the place was packed so I ended up ordering coffee to go and sitting next door at the food hall. The service here was great. They were so friendly and were more than happy to offer recommendations. I got a cappuccino and their energy oat balls. The oat balls were so good. It tasted like a mix of chocolate chips, peanut butter, and a few other things. The cappuccino was also decent. Their other pastries looked really good too. read more

Needed a place to work while visiting and Foster Street Coffee was where I went. Worked here all day, got two coffees (warm latte and iced latte) and got the Southwest Turkey Panini twice. I really enjoyed my visit and the workers were very nice. Coffee and sandwiches were delicious. 10/10 read more

Popped into Foster Street Coffee with my husband and daughter while we were out on a scooter/OneWheel ride around Durham. Initially we were worried about wheeling in our scooter but the staff was welcoming. We found a spot with some comfy chairs in the back near the restroom which had enough space for our scooter and stroller. The staff was very conversational and asked us questions about our 4 month old. We got an iced chai latte and iced coffee. The iced coffee was pretty standard but the iced chai latte was amazing! I kept stealing it from my husband and wished I had ordered it for myself. We also got a chocolate croissant, which was good but don't think I would get it again. The shop is very clean and comfortable. Would definitely come back if we are in the area! read more

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On our continued trek to find the coffee shop in Durham, we landed at Foster Street Coffee. This is the place where the hip come to sit and enjoy their Java with their laptops and do homework. That is the downside as there was no seating due to the laptop mafia. As a result we sat outside on a brisk morning. The place allows dogs and I'm starting to think I need to bring my epipen (allergy) with me more and more. The mocha latte was outstanding and the chocolate croissant was divine. I will be back again but maybe a little earlier in the morning so I can grab a seat and enjoy this cup of goodness. read more

Foster Street Coffee - Mocha latte and chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

3.5/5 - I didn't love the coffee and it was hard to find seating bc it was so busy (which I guess is a good thing). They also validate parking at the garage, which was nice. Rounded up bc of service. read more

Best coffee I've had in Durham so far! The staff was efficient even when there was a long Saturday morning line. I'd definitely recommend grabbing the croissant! read more

Foster Street Coffee - Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Good coffee, nice atmosphere. Barista this afternoon decided chatting it up was more important than helping customers, disappointing. Usually a good time all around. read more

Delicious!!!! We happened upon this place while in town and WOW. The ambiance is bright and lively, yet subtly quiet and serene. Tons of two-top tables and private corners for studying and finishing up work. I brought in my two toddlers and French bulldog and it suited us tremendously well. Customer service is magnificent! The waffles are absolutely a breakfast dream. There's little clumps of sugar actively melting into the waffle as you eat it. You don't need syrup or honey or anything. I had no idea what I wanted for coffee so I just told the lady what I prefer and she made one of the best cups of coffee I've had in a long time. Honestly, everything from the atmosphere to the food is 10/10. read more

Foster Street Coffee - Oat Latte with a pupper - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Fantastic coffee in a cute little downtown Durham North Carolina space. We came here and loved it. The coffee was great ! There was enough seating in super comfortable chairs and we were easily able to relax. The kids got hot chocolate with whipped cream and liked that too. They seemed busy so people were stopping in even though it was the 2019 Christmas holidays. They had some things to eat but we just had coffee. If you are in the mood for a hip coffee joint that serves you great coffee in a big ceramic cup, this is your place. We would definitely come here again next time we are in town. read more

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This coffee shop is a perfect blend of comfort and quality. The captivating wall art adds a unique charm, complemented by the heavenly honey vanilla lavender oat milk cappuccino. The great wifi and cozy seating make it an ideal spot to work or unwind. The service is top-notch. read more

Foster Street Coffee - The best Cappuccino I've ever had. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Favorite coffee shop in Durham! The coffee is excellent, I especially love the Foster Select. The bluebird sandwich was good too! It's the perfect spot to do some work. Bright and and airy. Plenty of tables and outlets. Gets full in the afternoons but I've always been able to find a seat. I'm nervous it'll get harder to snag one once students are back from summer break. There's a conference room available to rent out as well. They're open every day of the week including Sundays, and are open until 6pm which is later than most other cafes around here. They have a rewards program where you get $5 off after spending $50, so remember to text yourself the receipt. read more

Average coffee, but a cute space. The workers are very kind! I got a lavender latte but it tasted straight milk. The barista was nice and added a shot of expresso to help. read more

Visited Friday Jan 3 around 3:15 in the afternoon. Sandwiches in the case looked really nice + good selection of non meat items like yogurts, granola/protein balls and chia pudding. Coffee menu is great. Ambiance is super cute. Giving a 2 star review due to the horrendous attitude of what appeared to be maybe the supervisor on shift. The young man working the register potentially has some sort of learning disability. Love to see Fosters hired this person. However the girl who was floating behind the counter was incredibly rude to him. She barked at him to remind him to write the names on the receipts. Person in front of me had a very easy name (4 letters) but he couldn't get it down. He was obviously flustered and embarrassed (even asked the barista for help with the spelling) however she never offered to help him. Instead she kept repeating it to him with an attitude. Eventually she just yanked the receipt away from him with a big huff and puff. Afterwards she was just stomping around behind the counter. It was so sad to see someone with such little compassion and really ruined all of the good efforts the owners put into this place! read more

Durham is blessed with many coffee shops and it seems every month there's a new one. We stopped by recently for coffee after visiting the Farmers Market on a Saturday. It was good to see them busy since there were times we've wandered by in the last year and seen it kind of empty. I'm sure all of the condos and apartments popping up around them are helping a little bit. On our last visit I got a chai latte that was okay but not outstanding, plus a nice croissant. I see they have more lunch options now so might check them out for that sometime. As I mention in almost every review of a local coffee shop, I'd rather give them my money any day over Starbucks or some other large chain. read more

Amazing study/hang out spot with friends! I love bright, spacious coffee shops and Foster street is exactly that. Plentiful of seatings, fast wifi, low noise level - and, also tasty drinks! I was not expecting much because of their small menu, but they always have a few extra seasonal flavors if you want to try new things. Can get free parking at the liberty warehouse garage by getting the ticket validated. read more

I love coming here, it's a blissful spot next to the Durham Food Hall. The staff is nice, the plants are cute and the simple menu is easy to navigate. While I'm only getting to-go these days, I look forward to the day I can come hang here and breathe freely. read more

Great vibe. Sweet helpful staff. Tried the latte that was their special of the day (can't remember the flavor lol) I got iced and my husband got hot DELICIOUS! Try the lemon bar for a sweet treat! read more

Foster Street Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Love the aesthetic here!! Clean urban vibe with a warm and well thought out decor. The decor extends to the awesome aprons the staff wears...which I desperately want for myself!! The coffee is great. The staff is super accommodating and friendly. Loose leaf tea and bags of beans for sale. Try a Foster Select latte with honey, vanilla and lavender for a treat. Not too sweet or overpowering, allows the espresso to speak for itself. read more

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I absolutely loved the ambiance at Foster Street Coffee. The Downtown Durham location is walking distance from my job! I was greeted with excellent customer service upon arrival and the Foster Select was suggested as my choice of drink. It was flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be returning! read more

Foster Street Coffee - 20oz Iced Foster Select with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Needed a place in Durham to study and complete my master's thesis. It seems Foster Street Coffee may be the best contender near Duke. It is usually bustling during the day, especially on Saturdays (which is a day I would typically avoid studying there, the line is usually to the door with everyone getting their coffee before they head to the central market). It's not so comfy that you'll doze off, but it does trick. Whenever hunger strikes I go for the breakfast burrito. It's amazing, you need to try it! Vegetarian with mozzarella, tater tots and egg. They make them in house! They seem to offer a lot of specialty drink options in terms of flavors, but I always elect for a plain lattes. It's not perfect, but it has to be one of the best in Durham and it's not Starbucks. Staff is always friendly, talkative and helpful; I cannot say the same for a majority of coffee places in the Triangle. Recommend to anyone just wanting coffee or a place to post up for studying! Also pretty sure this is the only dog-friendly coffee shop in Durham which is great. read more

I came here to study around 8pm and there was ample study areas/tables with outlets nearby. There is also something that looks like a conference room with a whiteboard but I can't attest to it's functionality since I wasn't using it. However, it appears to be great for group study. I ordered the iced foster's honey lavender latte with oats milk and was impressed with the quality. It is not too sweet and the lavender flavor is well balanced. I also ordered a yogurt parfait which was a little sweet for my preference but great for those looking for a sweet treat. The ambience is beautiful here with bright lighting and trendy decor. I enjoyed my time here and will definitely return. read more

Foster Street Coffee - Foster honey and lavender oat milk latte and yogurt parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Durham, North Carolina