nice vibe inside and not too crowded, wanted to try a new coffee shop, i got their mayan mocha iced…read morecoffee and it was 10/10 no notes. they had plenty of seating outside and inside.

I came on a Saturday afternoon to meet a friend. They have a good amount of indoor and outdoor…read moreseating, and the outdoor seating is covered so you don't have to worry about getting too much sun! I got a decaf espresso soda, which I always absolutely love! I also got a black and white cookie, which was fun. This is a great location in University Hill. I'll definitely be back!

One of my top places for reliable, not-too-overly-sweet flavored lattes. Got the sea salt caramel…read morelatte, 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.

Delicious Van Gogh sandwich and hot chai on the patio in the sunshine delicious pesto and fresh…read moreingredients

This is a seat yourself spot with QR codes at the table to order food and drinks. They have few…read moredifferent sections to sit with lots of tables. This was my first time sitting inside since it was such a cold day. Food came out very fast and was good. The Burrito Bowl is a lot of food, and I had plenty for leftovers.

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 5 This is one of Durham's best-kept secrets. If everyone knew about this spot, then there would be a line that stretched from Durham to Florida.

Absolutely loved this coffee shop!…read more It is unique in its aesthetic and I loved all the greenery. It's small inside, but every corner is carefully decorated. They use homemade syrups and that made a big difference. The mocha latte was delightful! Minimal communication with baristas, but overall they were nice. Definitely recommend this coffee shop if you're in the Durham area.

Small coffee shop tucked inside an office building with very limited seating. The space has a bit…read moreof greenery, which I liked, but service was cold and inattentive from both baristas. Ordered the Vietnamese-inspired coffee and it was a miss--watery, overly sweet, and undrinkable. I ended up throwing it out. Rough start to the morning.

**This review is for the new location in RTP**…read more I absolutely love this shop for coworking. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. And they have a variety of drinks and food. For drinks you can choose from coffee, tea, matcha, milkshakes, or smoothies. For food, you can choose from bagels, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or pastries. I enjoyed the sunshine hunter bagel and the e sunshine daydream smoothie. My smoothie was delicious and made fresh, but that bagel was everything! The staff was Beth friendly and helpful as it was my first time there. I'd absolutely return in the future.

My friends and I met for breakfast on Valentine's Day morning at Bean Traders. We were lucky to get…read morethere before the rush (around 10). It's located a couple of doors down from Sprouts grocery store. There's plenty of seating and it's a cute place. I loved it immediately. They have an extensive beverage menu to include smoothies, coffee, hot chocolate, as well as several food options. Their waffles & bagel sandwiches seem to be their big hits! They also have baked goods, many from Ninth Street bakery. I ordered The Elvis Bagel sandwich (Peanut Butter, Bananas, Bacon & Honey) and a hot Brown Sugar Latte. Both were sooo good, made perfectly. I also ordered a pumpkin muffin to go (it's from Ninth Street bakery) and ate it the next day. It was absolutely the best muffin. I'll be back soon.

So I'm absolutely in love with Bean Flower- not only do they have the best drink and unique Asian…read moredessert menu, they also have the cutest arrangement of stickers, art, pottery, and other knock knacks from local Asian-owned small businesses in the area. Love the vibes when you come in- it's a very hang-out friendly, sit-down and talk, can sit around and read with some background noise kind of vibe. They do have I think 1-2 small tables in the back! Really love the staff here, they gave really great recs and are so incredibly personable. I'm not kidding when I say that Bean Flower is constantly on my mind. It was Lunar New Year time around when me and my friend came! They gave us the CUTEST red envelopes with our order with a Bean Flower sticker. Absolutely in love- y'all come get your boba and desserts! We got their Thai tea and assam milk tea this time- I'm definitely coming back for their desserts to try next time too! I wish I had more money to buy all the art they had as well.

Went back with my family and tried a few other things, still an 8.5/10 would recommend (service &…read moreambiance are ofc chef's kiss): - Matcha Milk Tea with Ube Syrup and Boba: Ube was more distinguishable prior to mixing up the drink, but the matcha itself was tasty and that perfect vibrant green. - Viet Chai with Boba: Too strong for me, but my sister liked it! All the spices were interesting though, and the boba was nicely chewy. - Dou Hua (Chinese homemade silken tofu pudding in brown sugar ginger syrup): Not too sweet, clear ginger taste, fun texture.

I would like to share positive feedback regarding a recent trip to the Oak House. The customer…read moreservice is always top-notch, but today was especially great. I was helped by the nicest young man named Kolten, he was pleasant, and it's nice to see a smiling face when you order! I normally order the strawberry matcha, but today I tried raspberry matcha; this will be my new go-to drink!

The lavender latte at Oak House was delicious and perfectly sweetened. My friend got the vanilla…read morecold brew, and it was also delicious. Inside with plenty of seating and lots of choices for coffee and other drinks. Was great and the inside was great.

I have loved Guglhupf's impressive bakery for years and finally got to try their restaurant over…read morethe weekend - WOW, I have been missing out!! They don't take reservations, so you wait in a queue to order at the counter. (Clipboards with menus are available throughout the line.) Once you order, you are given a number and can seat yourself either indoors or outdoors. We asked for appetizers first and received our bread service and brezels very quickly. The range of breads and the beautifully salted butter were a crowd favorite, while a pickier member of our party focused in on the delicious pretzels. I also received my drink, the seasonal Hugo Rose, at the same time - it was so light and refreshing & the perfect complement to a spring evening. Soon after we finished our appetizers, our plates were cleared and food was brought to the table. Two of our party ordered the schnitzel, an absolutely massive portion of perfectly breaded meat. Two more ordered the grilled bratwurst sandwich, which was absolutely spectacular both with and without sauerkraut. Finally, we tried their pigs in a blanket. Everything was beautifully prepared, warm, and delicious, not to mention generously portioned. While it took me a while to finally make it to the restaurant, I won't go so long without it again. My only caveat is to get there early, as parking is limited (and competitive!) Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys German food, outdoor dining, and beautifully mixed drinks.

Despite the 15-30 minute wait in line on the weekends, we keep coming back to Guglhupf for a few…read morereasons. First, the seating just can't be beat! You can sit outside or inside, and there's tons of seating for both. This makes it great for large parties, and it's easy to pull together some tables for enough seating. Second, you can order some more coffee or a pastry from the barcode at your table. Amazing! Saves the servers time and saves you time. Third, they have some fantastic vegan options. The vegan breakfast sandwich with shakshuka is incredible. And the spicy fried tofu sandwich is one of my favorite vegan sandos (i will come here just for this sando). Overall, a Durham staple that shouldn't be missed. Fantastic for meeting someone for lunch last minute, large parties, or groups of people who like to linger over their food (you won't be hurried out).

I visited Aaktun for this Saturday's coffee shop Saturday…read more There's street parking and a few nearby lots. Aaktun has indoor and outdoor seating for the coffee shop and a restaurant that I didn't see. It's super cute inside. The staff is friendly and eager to help. I asked a few questions and ordered the Churruna pastry and The Waves Latte, hot. I decided to sit outside because it was an absolutely beautiful day. I took a bite of the Churruna and it was absolutely delectable. The Waves Latte was also so perfect. I was immediately in awe of Aaktun. They have so many options, I can't wait to go back!

Aaktun is a lovely, tiki-inspired restaurant hidden behind an unassuming cafe storefront. Upon…read moreentering the cafe, go to your left and walk down the decorated hallway to teleport yourself to Mexico. The vibes of the seating area were very cool, with plants dispersed throughout and a live DJ playing music. Our party of 4 came in for a Sunday lunch with no reservation and got seated right away. Drinks - we ordered different lattes and Cafe de Olla to try, all were good and nicely presented, and came from the cafe in the front. Food - Breakfast sandwiches were very fluffy and the brioche bread was rich: ordered the B.E.C. and Shrooms sandwiches. Also got the Totchos Supreme which is essentially nachos with tater tots instead of chips. Great breakfast item and the tots were nice and crispy! The star of the show was the shrimp and grits made with purple grain: the sauce had lots of flavor and a kick to it, and the shrimp cooked perfectly. The ambiance combined with the quality of food and drink makes Aaktun an easy brunch favorite in Durham!

Gossip Tea Lounge is relatively new in Durham, and tucked away off of McFarland Drive. Had I not…read moreseen an advertisement for this place on social media, I would have never known its existence. A friend of mine and I were in the area and decided to check it out. We both ordered a bubble tea. I ordered a Banh mi, while she ordered what looked like dumplings and a green looking dessert. I had really high hopes for the Banh mi, but what didn't sit right with me was that there was red onion in the Banh mi. I wish I knew this beforehand, otherwise I would have opted out. I do always wonder what the Banh mi would have tasted like without.. since the onion did greatly overpower the Banh mi. Despite that, the Tea Lounge was a nice place to hang out and even play some games. There is a wall of activities to partake in, which makes it inviting for people to want to chill and stay a while. While we were there, there were several people treating it like a coffee shop, with their laptops in full work-from-cafe mode. I like that a lot, because that means the wait staff aren't trying to push you out, instead, it's a place to truly enjoy the company of others, or yourself. Stop by and try everything here, but.... beware of the red onion!

"Vietnamese food and bubble tea next door to Duck Donuts!"…read more Came here for lunch on a Sunday-- super cute, bright little place with bubble tea, lunch foods, and LOTS of desserts. You can order either on the tablet by the door or by talking with the hostess. There's not a ton of seating, but there's some, including a few outside tables. I just got the Savory Golden Chicken bahn mi with kimchi added. My other dining partners got the bao buns and some bubble tea. Hostess seemed really friendly and was quick to help with any issues/ questions. Food came out in maybe 8 minutes. All of it was DELICIOUS. I loved the flavor of the chicken, and the bahn mi overall was outstanding. Heaping with meat and toppings, too-- it was a good quantity of food for a good price (under $15 for my dish). My dining partners loved their dishes too. Eager to come back and try more.