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A wide selection of coffee beverages is offered, with what seems to be generally two different pour over options for enthusiasts. The staff are friendly and attentive. Service was prompt and we ordered at a particularly busy time in the morning. There are two bathrooms, which were clean. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, though my only critique regarding seating options is that indoor seat is limited, especially with easy outlet access.
Really cool local coffee spot in Durham. This place was packed when we went which is a good sign. They have a decent amount of indoor seating and some places to sit outside as well. The coffee was decent however the cheese biscuit breakfast sandwich we got was outstanding. This I feel overshadowed our drinks. The servers are friendly and ambiance is what you'd expect from a coffee establishment. I'd come back to this place.
This Joe Van Gogh location is our go-to coffee shop because of proximity. When we first moved to the area, my wife searched Google and Yelp for a good local coffee shop near us. Joe Van Gogh was the winner. My wife, who's the real coffee aficionado between us, likes this place. She comes here way more than me. Everything I've had from here has been good to great. Needless to say, it gets my recommendation if you're looking for a solid local coffee shop. This location opened in late 2015 in the Woodcroft Shopping Center ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/woodcroft-shopping-center-durham ), not far from Southpoint and the Durham-Chapel Hill border. We always enter this shopping center from the back, via 54. We often park in one of the to-go spots, right outside the entrance, because we're usually stopping by before hitting the road and/or running errands. Our favorite things to get are the hot and iced lattes with macadamia or oat milk and the iced matcha latte, also with macadamia or oat milk. For the hot and iced lattes, our favorite flavors have been orange blossom and rose cardamom (seasonal). We've also tried the nitro cold brew (yummy). Joe Van Gogh roasts their own coffee and the seasonal syrups are made in-house. Expect to spend about $7-8 for a 16 or 20 oz cup after tax and tip. Enter your phone number at checkout to earn loyalty rewards points which get you discounts on future purchases. Free savings just for being a repeat customer. We've also purchased bags of coffee here and at the Whole Foods in Chapel Hill (mostly here). We've gotten the Red River Blend, Sea Turtle Blend, and Ethiopia Sidamo. The bags cost around $14-16 each. At Joe Van Gogh, the staff can ground the coffee for you in-store. At Whole Foods, we grind it ourselves. One cool thing about Joe Van Gogh is if you buy a bag of coffee, you get a free cup of coffee. They usually have two different types of hot coffee brewed and you get to choose one of them for your free cup. In general, Joe Van Gogh coffee is high quality and tastes good. I haven't tried the food here, but my wife has. She's had both the London Fog Scone ($3.50) and the weekend special Biscuits & Gravy ($8). She said both were tasty. Service has always been great. The staff is nice. We've never had to wait long for our coffee. As for the coffee shop itself, it's a typical cafe. It's spacious with a variety of seating -- bar, table, outdoor (covered). The Wi-Fi speed has been decent. At the time of writing this review, Joe Van Gogh has two locations in Durham (this one and one on Broad Street near downtown) and one location in Chapel Hill (Timberlyne Village shopping center). My wife prefers this location to the Broad Street location because this location is bigger and has easier parking. Fun fact: Joe Van Gogh is served at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus. My wife likes to get it when she's working there.
One of my go to spots for work days! I love their mocha latte and their grits and egg is soo good! The people that work there are super cool as well! Always a laid back, local vibe. Great place to catch up with a friend or get some work done.
Love this place! Super inclusive and they're pretty intentional with the environment. They have eco friendly products and also different trash compartments depending on the type of waste. A great area to study or catch up with friends, they have plenty of seating inside and outside. I appreciate the music they play that is just in the background, alongside the hanging plants, LGBTQ+ friendly. They also have a nice little selection of goodies you can buy too. I got the iced matcha latte with whole milk, it's what you would expect it to taste, can't really go wrong. I also got the garden frittata with a side salad, I love the shishito peppers (these aren't spicy) and the kick of curry flavor that adds to the depth of it. Paired together with the garden salad with what I assume to be lemon and olive oil dressing, it goes really well together. Will have to come back to study again and try their other goodies!
Solid stop for solid coffee and limited (but tasty) breakfast options. Friendly staff and clean venue!
Came here for a coffee the other day and ended up loving this place. I got one of their specialty lattes (rosé cardamom latte). This coffee was absolutely amazing with hints of rose and cardamom really bringing it all together. I also got the sandwich pictured and it is pretty much a tomato mozzarella sandwich BUT with the roasted red peppers which really added a great flavor. The bread was also great and loved it. The vibes on the inside were good with plenty of open seating both inside and outside. They also have coffee beans you can take home if you're interested. Staff was friendly and not too long of a line. Plenty of parking and reasonably priced as well. Overall, I enjoyed this coffee shop and will be back for sure to try some of their other drinks and food!
Such a cozy spot that feels like you're tucked away in a warm blanket. Impeccable vibes, delicious food, smooth coffee, and decent prices. My frittata had the perfect combination of flavors and I enjoyed the arugula on the side . I added toast to the order and am so glad I did! The flavor and crunch enhanced the rest of the breakfast to another level.
Atmosphere: A local favorite, Joe Van Gogh has a cute, welcoming interior. Our favorite place to sit is in front of the large windows on the bar chairs. Service:The baristas have always been friendly and served our drinks quickly. Food: We've tried their iced vanilla latte and matcha latte. Their iced vanilla latte has a perfect balance of sweetness and espresso flavor. The matcha latte was a bit watered down for our liking, so we'd probably stick with their coffee options in the future. Overall: Joe Van Gogh is in our rotation of favorite cafes in the Durham area. Their iced vanilla latte is worth getting, and the environment to work/study is lovely!
Delicious . They have seasonal toasts and plentiful lattes. Note when they're busy the food does take a bit of time but not too long! I also enjoy the space within the cafe for lots of studying or working. Great ambiance.
Joe Van Gogh is a cute corner coffee shop that serves up good coffee and pastry snacks in Woodcroft. At the time of writing, Joe Van Gogh is operating on outdoor seating and carryout only. There are no indoor seats. Sadly, Covid restrictions are still limiting operations. On better days, this is a good place for students to chill out after a long day of learning. Get some homework done over a pick-me-up and a snack. My neighbor and I got coffee and pastries and sat down to catch up. It was a cold, chilly day. It was a good day for hot coffee, but not a good day to sit outside! We'll try again during the warmer months. Their cheesecake brownie was delicious, definitely recommend it!
28 days ago
This is a very nice coffee shop near woodcroft, off Hope Valley rd. Nestled in the back. Very quiet and great for working remote or having a coffee date with a friend. This is my second visit. I went specifically for the blueberry pie latte. Today is officially the last day for it, but they are still serving while supplies last. The latte was so yummy. Not too sweet and just perfect. I usually prefer a hot drink but I saw someone review it on TikTok and I had to have it. I will definitely return to try their other drinks. Fall menu comes out October 1st. The barista was so nice and helpful. Customer service means so much to me. It can really make or break an experience. read more
One of my top places for reliable, not-too-overly-sweet flavored lattes. Got the sea salt caramel latte, which was full, with a beautiful balance of salt and sweet. No off-putting bitterness or acidity to the beans they use. Plenty of short bites to choose from. The Woodcroft location has plenty of notices on local events and readily available parking. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. read more
2 months ago
Coffee was amazing. Atmosphere was cozy. Service was great. It was the perfect spot to grab coffee with a friend. read more
A wide selection of coffee beverages is offered, with what seems to be generally two different pour over options for enthusiasts. The staff are friendly and attentive. Service was prompt and we ordered at a particularly busy time in the morning. There are two bathrooms, which were clean. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, though my only critique regarding seating options is that indoor seat is limited, especially with easy outlet access. read more
Really cool local coffee spot in Durham. This place was packed when we went which is a good sign. They have a decent amount of indoor seating and some places to sit outside as well. The coffee was decent however the cheese biscuit breakfast sandwich we got was outstanding. This I feel overshadowed our drinks. The servers are friendly and ambiance is what you'd expect from a coffee establishment. I'd come back to this place. read more
This Joe Van Gogh location is our go-to coffee shop because of proximity. When we first moved to the area, my wife searched Google and Yelp for a good local coffee shop near us. Joe Van Gogh was the winner. My wife, who's the real coffee aficionado between us, likes this place. She comes here way more than me. Everything I've had from here has been good to great. Needless to say, it gets my recommendation if you're looking for a solid local coffee shop. This location opened in late 2015 in the Woodcroft Shopping Center ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/woodcroft-shopping-center-durham ), not far from Southpoint and the Durham-Chapel Hill border. We always enter this shopping center from the back, via 54. We often park in one of the to-go spots, right outside the entrance, because we're usually stopping by before hitting the road and/or running errands. Our favorite things to get are the hot and iced lattes with macadamia or oat milk and the iced matcha latte, also with macadamia or oat milk. For the hot and iced lattes, our favorite flavors have been orange blossom and rose cardamom (seasonal). We've also tried the nitro cold brew (yummy). Joe Van Gogh roasts their own coffee and the seasonal syrups are made in-house. Expect to spend about $7-8 for a 16 or 20 oz cup after tax and tip. Enter your phone number at checkout to earn loyalty rewards points which get you discounts on future purchases. Free savings just for being a repeat customer. We've also purchased bags of coffee here and at the Whole Foods in Chapel Hill (mostly here). We've gotten the Red River Blend, Sea Turtle Blend, and Ethiopia Sidamo. The bags cost around $14-16 each. At Joe Van Gogh, the staff can ground the coffee for you in-store. At Whole Foods, we grind it ourselves. One cool thing about Joe Van Gogh is if you buy a bag of coffee, you get a free cup of coffee. They usually have two different types of hot coffee brewed and you get to choose one of them for your free cup. In general, Joe Van Gogh coffee is high quality and tastes good. I haven't tried the food here, but my wife has. She's had both the London Fog Scone ($3.50) and the weekend special Biscuits & Gravy ($8). She said both were tasty. Service has always been great. The staff is nice. We've never had to wait long for our coffee. As for the coffee shop itself, it's a typical cafe. It's spacious with a variety of seating -- bar, table, outdoor (covered). The Wi-Fi speed has been decent. At the time of writing this review, Joe Van Gogh has two locations in Durham (this one and one on Broad Street near downtown) and one location in Chapel Hill (Timberlyne Village shopping center). My wife prefers this location to the Broad Street location because this location is bigger and has easier parking. Fun fact: Joe Van Gogh is served at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus. My wife likes to get it when she's working there. read more
1 year ago
One of my go to spots for work days! I love their mocha latte and their grits and egg is soo good! The people that work there are super cool as well! Always a laid back, local vibe. Great place to catch up with a friend or get some work done. read more
Love this place! Super inclusive and they're pretty intentional with the environment. They have eco friendly products and also different trash compartments depending on the type of waste. A great area to study or catch up with friends, they have plenty of seating inside and outside. I appreciate the music they play that is just in the background, alongside the hanging plants, LGBTQ+ friendly. They also have a nice little selection of goodies you can buy too. I got the iced matcha latte with whole milk, it's what you would expect it to taste, can't really go wrong. I also got the garden frittata with a side salad, I love the shishito peppers (these aren't spicy) and the kick of curry flavor that adds to the depth of it. Paired together with the garden salad with what I assume to be lemon and olive oil dressing, it goes really well together. Will have to come back to study again and try their other goodies! read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
1 year ago
Came here for a coffee the other day and ended up loving this place. I got one of their specialty lattes (rosé cardamom latte). This coffee was absolutely amazing with hints of rose and cardamom really bringing it all together. I also got the sandwich pictured and it is pretty much a tomato mozzarella sandwich BUT with the roasted red peppers which really added a great flavor. The bread was also great and loved it. The vibes on the inside were good with plenty of open seating both inside and outside. They also have coffee beans you can take home if you're interested. Staff was friendly and not too long of a line. Plenty of parking and reasonably priced as well. Overall, I enjoyed this coffee shop and will be back for sure to try some of their other drinks and food! read more
2 years ago
Such a cozy spot that feels like you're tucked away in a warm blanket. Impeccable vibes, delicious food, smooth coffee, and decent prices. My frittata had the perfect combination of flavors and I enjoyed the arugula on the side . I added toast to the order and am so glad I did! The flavor and crunch enhanced the rest of the breakfast to another level. read more
Atmosphere: A local favorite, Joe Van Gogh has a cute, welcoming interior. Our favorite place to sit is in front of the large windows on the bar chairs. Service:The baristas have always been friendly and served our drinks quickly. Food: We've tried their iced vanilla latte and matcha latte. Their iced vanilla latte has a perfect balance of sweetness and espresso flavor. The matcha latte was a bit watered down for our liking, so we'd probably stick with their coffee options in the future. Overall: Joe Van Gogh is in our rotation of favorite cafes in the Durham area. Their iced vanilla latte is worth getting, and the environment to work/study is lovely! read more
Delicious . They have seasonal toasts and plentiful lattes. Note when they're busy the food does take a bit of time but not too long! I also enjoy the space within the cafe for lots of studying or working. Great ambiance. read more
1 year ago
Joe Van Gogh is a cute corner coffee shop that serves up good coffee and pastry snacks in Woodcroft. At the time of writing, Joe Van Gogh is operating on outdoor seating and carryout only. There are no indoor seats. Sadly, Covid restrictions are still limiting operations. On better days, this is a good place for students to chill out after a long day of learning. Get some homework done over a pick-me-up and a snack. My neighbor and I got coffee and pastries and sat down to catch up. It was a cold, chilly day. It was a good day for hot coffee, but not a good day to sit outside! We'll try again during the warmer months. Their cheesecake brownie was delicious, definitely recommend it! read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
I've had Joe Van Gogh coffee but never at one of their stores. With COVID times, I guess that's still sort of the case. This store is taking orders thru a window and the door, inside closed to public. It looks super cute inside so I was bummed to not go in, but also glad they are being safe. I love their regular coffee but wanted to try a specialty so I went for a lavender latte. It's made with their homemade syrup and it was so good! It was more, earthy, or botanical than sweet, which I liked. Still strong and served nice and hot. The service was fast and professional. There is outdoor seating. I did not stay since there was already a group of college aged young ones studying and a guy having a full on zoom meeting where everyone could hear and I didn't feel like conducting business on my day off. Not Joe Van Gogh's fault. Conveniently located on a corner in a strip mall, plenty of parking. My review ends there since I didn't get food. I'd love to come back when I can go inside. read more
7 years ago
Cute coffee place that we just happened upon - hubby got his standard black coffee, I got an iced coffee with sugar free vanilla. I asked for heavy cream but unfortunately the lady filled my cup so full with coffee there wasn't much room for cream. Not a big deal. Happy to see sugar free flavors with zero carbs. The two employees we interacted with weren't overly friendly, maybe an off morning. The corona virus is upsetting everyone so I feel like many people are off these days. Cute decor, casual environment, looked very clean. Nice option if you are in the area. About $7 for a black coffee and iced coffee. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
I'll start by saying that when we used to live near Woodcroft 5+ years ago, we LOVED this place. We patronized the shop 3-5 times per week and every weekend at least once. Since that time though everything has gone drastically downhill and I can't believe how terrible the service and product is now. Their mobile app through Toast is awful. It takes forever to use, often many items aren't even available which you don't find out until you try to order. It's complicated and poorly laid out. It takes us the entire 15 minute drive from our house just to get the order placed. Then, no matter when we've put the order in on the app, it has literally never been ready when we arrive for pickup. It doesn't matter what we order (ready to go or fresh to cook), we always end up having to wait. Absolutely ridiculous. What's the point of having the app? Then let's get to the actual food and beverage. The coffee beverages are fine. Not the best and not the worst but certainly not good enough to overcome the poor food experience that happens with every visit. The last three times I've ordered scones they have been so hard they're inedible. They don't seem fresh which might be why they're so hard. The muffins I've gotten recently are just flat out burned (see image from this morning). We've had multiple undercooked, still doughy biscuits. The list just goes on and on. Suffice it to say, I'm done with JVG. Save yourself the waste of time and money and just go somewhere, anywhere else. I wish it were different or the way it used to be but until they turn it around, they don't deserve my, or anyone else's, business. If I could give zero stars I would. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
2 years ago
We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well... here is mines: Parking: 4 Location: 4 Customer Service: 4 Facility décor/cleanliness: 5 Lets start with the good stuff... the coffee... WELP the coffee is good. There is many different flavors to choose from. There is many types of roasts and syrups to mix. They are all freshly ground and some are organic. In comparison to major chains like Starbucks... no comparison. Its two different types of vehicles. Now the food is what really brought me here. They have lots of great Vegetarian options for breakfast. I had a Frittata and it was actually BOMB! I had to have toast with it as its really mushy but great! I also sampled one of the pastries and it wasn't my cup of tea. I was excited to see the LocoPops cart inside but it was empty :( Overall, great food, loud atmosphere (not the best for studying) but free wifi! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
It's pretty rare to find lavender syrup at coffeeshops, but Joe Van Gogh has it. And it's housemade. And it's absolutely amazing. I had it in my iced latte and it was one of the best lattes I've had in my life. Addicted! Taste | 5 Atmosphere | 3.5 Presentation | 3 Service | 3.5 OVERALL | 5 read more
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4711-5A Hope Valley Rd
Durham, NC 27707
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