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    People's Coffee

    4.0 (125 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Counter & menu on the wall
    Yolanda Y.

    I've been coming to this spot on and off, and it's consistently solid--though it's definitely a place I visit when I'm "in the mood" for it. People's Coffee shares a space with Town Hall Burger next door (I believe that's where the waffles come from!), and parking is conveniently located right out front. The indoor space isn't large, but there are a couple of long tables that work well for families or friend groups. I especially enjoy the outdoor seating for early morning reading or work, though it can get a bit noisy once the lunch rush hits.The food menu is relatively limited, but if you're into smashed waffles, it's worth a try. The coffee isn't anything special, but here are the two things keeping me come back: One is the chai drinks here because it's nice to have a solid chai option without needing to drive to Cary! The masala chai latte is reliably good, and this time I tried their seasonal strawberry Akashmisi chai. It was summery, unique, and delicious. Second is the thoughtful service. They honestly can get slow at times when there are many people, but they often bring drinks directly to your table and add little inspirational messages on the cups (I am not a fan of the inspirational messages themselves, but always appreciate their effort of personalizing this experience and trying to bring people a smile!!)

    Tiff T.

    Food, coffee, and staff were a 10/10! I had a turkey sausage, egg, and cheese waffle sandwich and a strawberry espresso lemonade. I did wish there was some syrup for my sandwich but it's not a deal breaker. They have plenty of other creative waffles as well and the prices aren't bad at all. You can also order from Town Hall Burger and Beer next door. It's a small and cozy space inside but there is plenty of outdoor seating. Plenty of parking as well.

    An "Affogato"
    Edward L.

    Going to preface this review by saying that it really is quite difficult to have an exceptionally good or bad experience at a coffee shop - generally, if you can be just a bit better than a Starbucks and have a solid vibe going, I'll be impressed. That being said, People's just felt a little too sterile for it to be on my regular rotation, and nothing else really made up for it. It starts from the fake turf grass outside, and stretches to the assembly line affogato that I didn't bother finishing (soft serve and an espresso shot in a paper cup). Everything just whispers annoyingly loud enough that this came out of a cookie-cutter. Again, it's not that anything was overtly bad - people's just isn't a spot that can really compete with all of the other coffee shops that afford more personality.

    Cereal waffle and Avocado Toast
    Sydney H.

    Had a yummy breakfast and some drinks at People's. Came here because we saw they had plenty of outdoor seating so we could bring our dogs! The cereal waffle was good. Nothing special and a little pricey for a small waffle. however, we loved the avocado toast. It had plenty of toppings and was delicious. I wish for $11, if would've come with 2 slices of toast instead. we got 2 seasonal drinks to try. Although they were good, the thai tea cold brew tasted nothing like thai tea. Just cold brew mixed with cinnamon. Overall we spent about $30 for all of this, which we thought was a little pricey. the service was pretty fast for a tuesday morning.

    Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($8) - it was ok
    Jahnavi Y.

    On a mission to find the best matcha latte in the triangle and I can confidently say it is NOT here. It was too milk-heavy imo and the matcha was barely noticeable. When I got it, the milk was sitting at the bottom and not mixed fully. I loved the environment, there was plenty of open indoor seating on a Sunday morning. There's also a huge patio with ample space and seating for days with nice weather and sunshine. They have a lot of food options including toast, waffles, and açaí bowls which looked good but I didn't get to try. Service was friendly and fast. I would come back to try a different drink.

    Deja H.

    What a cute coffee shop!! I finally live on this side of Durham where I'm close to more stuff like People's coffee! It was mt first time visiting but I've heard a lot about it from my friends because they serve Smashed Waffles here and in college Smashed Waffles used to be my favorite place until they closed down on Hillsborough st at NC State. The outside was decorated very cute, like a lawn. It's a very nice place to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The inside is small so I'd suggest getting there early if you wanted somewhere to sit. They have barstools as well. I waited a while because there was only one person working. I had the Masala Chai Latte, and it was really good! I'd probably visit again.

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    James E.

    Dog friendly patio, decent selection of seasonal & standard espresso drinks, and amazing hot breakfast menu! Good place to go for a cheat meal. I got the BFF - a bacon egg and cheese on a waffle - the waffle was light and fluffy, and held together nicely. Quick service, too!

    Tom H.

    Coffee and staff here are absolutely great. They will work with you and they will produce a good cup of coffee. The location is good and though the inside is small they have a nice outdoor seating area that is partially shared with the adjacent restaurant. I have knocked down a start though because in all of my coffee trips here (I live within a short walking distance). The food has had a hard time keeping in line with the quality of the coffee. I believe it to be primarily a case of them simply not selling enough of it to have everything ready prepped and fresh. However there are a few options next door if you are really in the mood for something to eat.

    Avocado Toast
    Jennifer H.

    Limited seating but the atmosphere is nice and relaxing. I had the avocado toast and latte. I wish the avocado toast had some lemon and maybe a little more chili oil bit other than that it was good. Quick turnaround and kind, helpful personnel.

    iced chai latte with oat milk,honey and vanillla
    Andi W.

    I really loved my iced chai that I got here. I got an iced chai with oat milk and vanilla and honey and the brand of chai that they used had a nice spice that wasn't too sweet. The barista that helped me was also very nice answering the questions I had about their seasonal flavors.

    Ravi G.

    Little coffee shop that has a nice patio seating in front. It's connected to the business next door in the back (Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham) which it shares a bathroom with. I'm not a big coffee fan so I was here for the smash waffles. They are incredible and worth the visit! I got the savory variety with bacon egg and cheese and I would absolutely return. The cookies and cream was tasty too.

    Avocado toast
    Abby M.

    Hands down the best avocado toast I've ever had. And I've had a lot of them. And their waffle treats are extra special too. It's important to note the fantastic outdoor space in front of the restaurant for warm months. Brought my dog here and had a lovely breakfast!!

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    Smythe R.

    Cappuccino came out quickly and, even though there is no "real cup" option, it was well made and stayed warm while I was drinking it. The smashed waffle sandwich came out minutes later. I ordered the BFF, which is scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese. The sweetness of the waffle mixed perfectly with the smoky, salty bacon and the eggs. I would have preferred the waffle a little more done (it was kinda doughy and chewy), but it held the fillings together well enough to deliver it to my mouth, so I was happy. The interior is very minimal. There are a few very narrow tables and a few seats at the bar (which is crowded with pastries and other things), but wide enough for a laptop and your food/drink. I thought the hall to the restroom led to a larger space in the back, but it actually just connects to the back room of Town Hall Burgers, which shares the building's set of public restrooms. Efficient. And single-user, so gender-neutral. All in all a decent place for all day breakfast and good coffee.

    16oz cold, 12oz (small) hot and 16oz (large) hot drinks

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    Stayed nearby for a work trip and ordered a coffee here! Staff was so nice and coffee was fab! 10/10 recommend and I will be coming back

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    Food was great, very welcoming staff and everything was great. Would recommend. Very kind people. It's called People's for a reason

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    Oh wow!!! Totally blown away with the food we got. And the price is super good for the portion we got as well. We will totally be back

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