Been here several times with my wife and friends. Good coffee and helpful staff…read more They've always gotten our orders correct and quickly. Place has quite a few tables and is a cool place - Recommend to grab a cup or d Sit down and enjoy

Popped in here for a quick coffee. Just plain ole black coffee. I wish places would carry stevia…read moreand sugars that are not artificial. Overall, the coffee was good. The place was open and spacious. Easy to get to on foot but not sure about nearby parking. I walked over from the library nearby.

First time visit. Liked the quaintness of the place. A bit of a wait. I sort of wish they had a few…read moremore breakfast options (that include bacon and/or Taylor ham). That said... I will be back!

Favorite cafe in Carrboro/Chapel hill area. The staff is nice and friendly. Space is great to catch…read moreup with a friend or some remote work or read with plenty of tables. Usually not too hard to find a spot whether outside,patio or inside. Danishes and pastries are tasty with my favorites being the cinnamon roll and blueberry cream cheese danish. Full bar with coffee and even adult beverages. Have only come in the morning but there's plenty of evening activities advertised!

I have mixed feelings about JVG. I really enjoy their small shops, which are nice spots to work and…read morecatch up on email while having a good coffee or espresso and a sandwich. Overall, the espresso drinks I've had have been consistent. Nothing extraordinary, but good. Their breakfast sandwiches and burritos are quite tasty and are always on my short list for ordering. Between a coffee and a modest burrito, you're looking at $13. (Welcome to 2025, right?) My main issue is their regular coffee. I've tried their cold brew, American over ice, and others, but no matter what I do, I can't get a good cup of coffee that's bold rather than medium or light. I've ordered something I'd enjoy three times, but for some reason, it's never tasted great, and I end up not finishing it. That's a problem when I'm paying $4 per coffee. So, if you prefer dark or bold coffee, I wouldn't recommend this chain or this location. Bean Trader does a better job. Overall, it's a solid shop and seems to be a local favorite, but for those of us craving a very dark brew, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

I've only ever been to the Joe Van Gogh location on Broad Street, and I was excited to try this…read moreone. The entrance was pretty hard to find; it is actually at the back of the building, but if you drive all the way around you should see it. It was very quiet when I came in on a Wednesday morning and I was able to get a lot of work done. I was a little sad that they charged extra for nondairy milk here because they don't at the other location, but I suppose $.25 isn't bad considering other places charge a dollar. Aside from that, no complaints! The baristas were super friendly and my drink was ready in no time.

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.

Really unique space--there's not a ton of seating, and kind of a lot of space in the back (feels a…read morebit like an empty art gallery), which I assume is just not space that Perfect Lovers can use. Anyway, it was unusual, but they managed to make a kind of cozy space in the front. It was just my partner & I when we went in, with one person behind the counter. She was friendly and helpful. I was a little thrown off balance by the fact that there wasn't a menu I could review, so I ended up just ordering an americano. The barista offered to use some coarse sugar or something in the roast/pour (I didn't really understand), but that was really yummy, and something I'd never had before. Still, I think I would have enjoyed the experience a bit more if I could have had a menu to look at. There was soft music playing, and a coffee table with a range of interesting books to look at. There was even the manuscript for a local person's unpublished play, just sitting there for pursual, and my partner and I really enjoyed flipping through that. Overall, it's certainly not the usual coffee shop vibe, but I liked how quiet it was and think it would be a really good place to come and sit and read for a few hours. SIDE NOTE: This place is run by Red Drum Roasters (https://www.reddrumroasters.com) , who also sell coffee & beans at the Durham Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. I stopped and got their coldbrew for the first time last week and it was predictably also incredible (really smooth, no bitterness, and an excellent amount of ice)

Cool building, great coffee ( has a creamy nutty type of flavor) would definitely recommend giving…read morethis spot a try

Very cutie spot! Love the ambiance when we came in, the seating is very unique, cute, and…read morecomfortable. If you're looking for your knees to pop a little when you sit down, this is the place for you haha. Go support your local small businesses! I got the ube ice milk at 50% sugar and it was delish! There's only one size and it's pretty big. I definitely recommend mixing it super well with the coated ube on the sides of the cup, otherwise you're just gonna taste the milk. I loved it though cause it felt like I was getting different layers of the drink based on how much ube I had mixed in- very high quality milk and drink. I would totally recommend! My roommate got their strawberry matcha, and we watched them make their matcha and 100% authentic, it's not just some concentrate, we watched them mix the matcha with the designated whisk- super high quality and she loved it too. I had a sip and their boba quality is also 10/10, super super chewy and nice! The guy behind the counter was also really kind- very quick service, patient with you as you look at their wonderful menu. You can also ask to sample some of their toppings to make a well-informed decision for yourself. They also have little gifts you can buy in the form of tea, popping boba, or even cute boba/drink carriers. Also, they have a cute interactive wall where you can write a note or draw some pictures. Would be back again! Personally think it would be fun if there were also board games around too!

| Overview + Brown…read moreSugar Ice Milk is deliciously creamy + Boba texture is perfect + Decent milk tea size in a cute cup with "ears" + Good selection of fruit teas, smoothies & iced coffee drinks + Cool ambiance + Fast customer service - Boba cost extra for Brown Sugar Ice Milk - Taro milk tea here is made of powder / other ingredients look artificial - Various toppings in the open - are they clean? - Menu is purely drinks; no desserts or snacks | Full Review Located in a corner of the Hope Valley Commons shopping area, Bapu Teahouse Durham looks inviting from the outside with its cool boba milk tea structure by the cafe's front door, showing Bapu's simple logo outside. Bapu's ambiance inside looks artsy, with cute aesthetics and cool atmosphere. What stood out to me was the assortment of toppings displayed. The good thing: they look pretty colorful and fresh; the not-so-good thing: they're uncovered, so I'm not sure if they're clean. Nonetheless, it's convenient to see the different topping options you can add to your milk tea. I noticed Bapu uses the artificial purple taro powder for its milk tea instead of taro paste, so I eliminated that choice from my milk tea selection process. There was only one young employee who took orders and also made the milk teas when I went, but his customer service was good as he made fine recommendations and served my order fast. Unlike Boba Baba's eye-aching menu screens, Bapu Teahouse's menu overhead looks clear with photos, highlighting its special drinks. There are no kiosks here, so you'd have to order face-to-face. As the server recommended, I ordered the Brown Sugar Ice Milk (75% sweetness, light ice). It doesn't look as Instagram-worthy as Tiger Sugar's brown sugar milk teas, but it looks yummy enough, with brown sugar syrup clearly visible in Bapu's cute & translucent cup with ears. Bapu only serves 1 size for its drinks. When I ordered this, the server asked if I wanted boba. Most decent milk tea cafes I go to automatically already have the basic tapioca pearls or boba by default in their brown sugar milk tea drinks but Bapu charges extra for that. Brown Sugar Ice Milk is listed as $6. With the boba topping, I ended up paying a total of $7.76, which is slightly higher than average price of brown sugar boba milk teas in cafes I've been to. Compare that to Feng Cha in Morrisville, which offers Dirty Boba (brown sugar milk tea for only $6.25 with the boba already included, so Bapu's pricing here sounds like a joke. To be fair, the size of the cup is large enough, with its cute top that reminds me of Doraemon or Hello Kitty. The material of it doesn't look cheap and it feels fun to hold. The sweetness of the brown sugar flavor was just right. It might have been too sweet if it was set to 100% sweetness level, and it's still probably slightly sweet at 50% but my usual preference of 75% for any brown sugar milk tea was perfect here. The milk was deliciously-creamy with the fresh & chewy boba - perfect texture. Server did a good job blending with just the right amount of ice, good amount of brown sugar syrup & boba. It's not on the same level as Boba Baba's Brown Sugar Boba or Tiger Sugar's brown sugar drinks but it's better than many mediocre brown sugar milk teas I've tried in other cafes. Bapu Teahouse's menu is purely drinks, with a nice variety of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies & iced coffee. Sadly, there are no snack or non-drink dessert options here that you can pair with your milk tea. It's not a big deal if you're only craving for a drink, and it looks like Bapu has a good selection of toppings to customize your order. Just prepare to pay extra for those. | Overall Score: 3.4/5 | Recommended Alternative: Sharetea in Morrisville

They charged $0.25 for a literal splash of oat milk which I thought was kind of lame. The food and…read moredrinks were okay but overall kind of expensive for what you get. I've been here once before and had a good experience, but was really disappointed by the service, price, and quality this time around.

Kind of confusing since this is the coffee service within The Daily (rebranded from The Daily…read moreBeer). They started off with basic single origin coffees but have expanded into making more of their own syrups and original coffee drinks. The atmosphere is very casual and friendly -- mix of locals and college students. They also usually have a selection of donuts and baked goods. And of course you can also order beer, wine and food from the Daily -- all from the same counter. Nice friendly spot and worth a visit.

Dope music and vibe: Sunlight, warm lights, walls adorned…read moreWith nature's beauty. Enjoy a beer and Sandwich, side of dill salad. I'll be coming back, For coffee and flowers.

Visited Yonder Coffee inside Daily Beer Bar with a friend this weekend. It was the second Saturday…read morein January - so a pretty random weekend, but surprisingly the place was absolutely popping and so packed. There were 5-6 people waiting for a single table. After fighting for a table, we both ordered hot drinks: my friend got a latte and I ordered the rose chai latte, which I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, after my friend placed her order, the barista mentioned they were "out of espresso" and offered to "top it with milk" instead and she wouldn't taste a difference. That was disappointing and felt a bit unfair that my friend essentially ended up paying for milk rather than a true latte. We also tried the Tepuy donuts, which were tasty (love Tepuy sourdough donuts!), though I wish they had been warmed up. Given how busy it was, service felt a bit rushed and less attentive than expected--understandable, but still noticeable. The space itself is nice, with a variety of table sizes, and I can tell it would be a great spot to sit and chat on a slower day. I would look forward to giving it another try on a less hectic day!