We came here on a Saturday afternoon. Hugo, our server, was great and attentive. The restaurant was…read morepretty busy so I'm glad we had a reservation. The apple pie chai was delicious! This was a limited time item but so good. The ceviche was excellent with the fried plantain chips. I loved the combo together. The ceviche was so fresh and light. The huli huli chicken skewers were also really tasty. The flavor was sweet and savory. I loved it. The jerk chicken over fried rice with the yuka fries was prepared really well. The chicken wasn't spicy, unfortunately, but the fried rice was buttery and every bite left me wanting more. The fries were good too.

I have frequently gone here as it's my favorite place to grab curry mussels. With that being said I…read morecame here today to celebrate my girls birthday and it was one to remember for all the wrong reasons. 3/4 of us ordered the same exact meal and I never received my dish. By the time I was able to waive down the waiter , the table was finished eating and they brought out my meal 25-30 min after the fact. I was hopeful that management would own the mistake, but when my bill came nothing was comped. I had to raise my concern with a waitress and she got a manager. Frankly I am disappointed all around by the experience. "Worse birthday ever" was stated a few times by the birthday girl so idk if I'll be coming back. If I'm going to spend $200 on a meal I at least want to eat.

One last time for the vibes…read more Churros came out HOT. Pairs perfectly with the ice cream. Cold brew be sour tho

My first time trying Cocoa Cinnamon after hearing about it for years. I came with a friend. I got…read morethe Al Mokha and cranberry scone, and she got the vanilla bean latte and the morning bun. They source their pastries from Ninth Street Bakery. We both enjoyed our iced coffees and pastries. The inside seating area is small with a funky, industrial feel. They have a large patio with outdoor seating that has a good amount of shade, so you won't roast in the summer sun. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a morning cup of iced coffee with a friend. One quick note: finding parking in this area can be a little difficult and you may have to walk a little bit from where you park to the cafe.

Every Friday, Counter Culture does a free 10 AM coffee tasting, which is a cool experience…read more Admittedly, I am more of a tea drinker, but I still learned a lot and think this is a special outing for anyone interested in learning more about single origin coffee. The baristas were very welcoming and knowledgeable, providing a sample of the coffee (we were given a coffee from Burundi) , providing some information on their harvesting and roasting practices, and opening up the floor to an audience Q&A. Ambiance is very modern and chic and there are two bathrooms open to visitors in the facility. I would recommend going on time to the tasting if possible for the best seating/experience. I came 15 min late and the seats were all taken and it was a full house. There were no issues with finding parking; there is a gravel lot adjacent to the roastery. Overall, a very unique experience!

I visited this fantastic coffee wholesaler a few weeks ago for their coffee concentrate event! They…read morehave manufactured a prepared coffee concentrate that can be diluted and used in everything from lattes to espresso martini. They plan on selling to shops, bars, and restaurants. They drizzled some of the coffee concentrate onto ice cream, which was amazing! I can't wait until they start supplying local stores. Hopefully, it will be available in stores for customers in the future!

I hadn't been here before and came for the first time for a meeting. There is a large paid parking…read morelot directly across from Yonderlust that you can use. The space is so gorgeous - you can see the beautiful wood, and the fun mix of coffee shop and outdoor shop. There is also tons of seating and light from the windows so it's a great spot to telework. I got the Mediterranean pressed sandwich and the seasonal matcha drink. The sandwich was not my favorite based on the flavor but I found the matcha drink to be good! The staff is very friendly and I would definitely stop in here again if I were in the area.

Great service, great coffee. It's a great place to chill and marinate…read more Staff is very friendly

Offering ample places to sit and work as well as an array of coffee/match drinks... whiskey (!) and…read morewine, Oak House seems to have it all, even some fun surprises. Definitely consider their seasonal drinks menu. Last fall I had a really great spiced latte. Most recently I had their espresso tonic, which I'm afraid I can't recommend because it literally tasted like the barista poured a shot of espresso over flat seltzer water. I should have known something was off when I saw the drink color but I ended up not returning it. It must have been a mistake because it was undrinkable. I often stay at hotels in the vicinity and it's the most convenient coffee place for me, so I'm glad to support whenever I'm in town.

Really cute coffee shop located in downtown Durham that has ample seating, WiFi, and extended…read morehours. I enjoyed the butterfly pea lemonade and appreciated how many tea options they had. Quick service and nice ambiance. Would come back!

It's time for "second coffee" and my office for the morning, landing at Foster Street at around…read more8:30 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]

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

The Coffee Bar at The Durham is such an easy place to stop when I'm downtown and want something…read morewarm without sitting down for a full meal. It's located right inside The Durham Hotel on Chapel Hill Street, and I really like the atmosphere. The space is stylish, relaxed, and comfortable with that cool mid-century feel the hotel is known for. It works just as well for grabbing something quickly as it does for sitting for a while and enjoying the space. What I especially like is that they have a good tea selection. There are several loose-leaf options, including jasmine, black, and herbal teas, along with a London Fog if you want something a little more substantial. They also have hot chocolate, which is perfect when I want something sweet and warm. Service is friendly, the atmosphere is easy, and it's just a nice little stop in downtown Durham.

Such a cute coffee spot on the first floor of this hotel. I always love how Durham has these hip…read morespots that are different than most places. I had a latte Wintery Mix Latte made with candied ginger, cardamom, clove & cinnamon, espresso, and I had mine made with oat milk. All those flavors blended together tasted like a perfect winter day in front of the fireplace in a cup. Can't wait to try the menu and experience on the rooftop here.

This is my go to coffee shop. I love the customer service here. Everyone is so nice and the…read morebaristas are so kind. The mocha here is amazing, and I'm not a mocha person. For the vanilla latte. I try to get it with a little less milk because I need the coffee to be a little stronger. The ambience of this place is perfect. There's only so many interesting flyers always stuck around and I love chilling inside with a book.

Vessel is an interesting little spot in Durham, tucked away just enough that you could walk right…read morepast it if you weren't paying attention, with almost no outside signage to pull you in. Step inside, though, and the place opens up into a colorful mix of local and ethnic art, walls covered in posters championing every political stance imaginable, a kind of visual chaos that somehow feels intentional. It's the sort of environment where you could spend ten minutes just looking around and deciding if the decor is charming or overwhelming, but I found it surprisingly easy to tune all of that out once my coffee order was called out. My cortado was excellent. Rich, balanced, and exactly the kind of drink that reminds me why I stopped in to begin with. It anchored my experience with something simple and satisfying, despite the noise of everything happening on the walls. [Review 1157 of 2026 - 4806 in North Carolina - 26336 overall]

Love the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte and Banana Bread and really outside its peaceful.read more

Such a cute location and coffee was well made. Service was super quick. There's 2-3 tables inside…read moreto sit at and they have a lovely area outside to get some work done.

Awesome place Good coffee... much better than you know who…read more Met owner, very nice. I had drip coffee, 2 shots... good

I've seen a couple rough reviews on the Vietnamese coffee here so I'll echo them. Pretty watered…read moredown and not much flavor. Wasn't sure if it was just that drink so I went back a couple days later and got a banana latte and was underwhelmed by the lack of espresso and syrup flavor. Drinks were watery across my 3 experiences. Service was great, baristas were nice and offered many recommendations.