36 Best Coffee Shops near Durham

“vegan vegan vegan awesome baby with a capital A would love to join the team and be around healthy people“

“Ernest is a very kind manager ..he knows customer service ..treating customers in a kind friendly manner brings us coming back ..he reminded me it was free donut day my last visit ..and made a fresh pot of hot decaf that was probably the best cup of coffee I had in a long while .. the store is clean and I love the outdoor seating .I really love dropping into this location and am always happy to see Ernest ..“

“My daughter was giggling counting the eggs for their Easter display excitedly going on about the golden eggs they had hidden all and when we got in the car there was a golden egg in our bag! Thanks to the crew for noticing and making a little girls day!“

“Everything was AMAZING! We had the chocolate, red velvet, and french toast muffins as well as the golden drip coffee, green tea, and the graham slam coffees which were perfect. We also tried the empanadas and mmmm they were good! This place is a vibe. Definitely recommend!“

“I just did a birthday party there for one of my kids. They were so attentive, helpful, and friendly. We can't wait to come back again!“

“Wallingford has so many choices when it comes to coffee, my choice is the Green Kettle, thanks and keep brewing the best coffee in town!“

“Cora was exquisite and so hardworking managing the front and serving our drinks with a smile while the place was busy. They are lucky to have such a hardworking young woman represent the company! Good drinks too!“

“I went to the Wallingford 7 Brew for the first time today and met the nicest girl ever! She had red hair and tattoos and was so kind and patient while helping me figure out what to order. Everyone working was so positive and welcoming. It was such a cool place to visit with the music, huge variety of drinks, and amazing employees. I can’t wait to go back, definitely a 10/10 experience!“

“Pop Pop’s Coffee is such a wonderful addition to North Branford! The space is beautifully designed with so much thought put into every detail, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel appreciated from the moment you walk in.

The drinks are absolutely delicious—crafted with care and full of flavor. Whether you’re stopping in for your morning coffee or meeting a friend, Pop Pop’s delivers a great experience every time. Highly recommend“

“A cozy yet contemporary restaurant with delicious food and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. I really look forward to coming back here again and again.“

“It was our First time going there today with My husband and Everything we got was Delicious! I highly recommend going there! It was Wonderful, and I can't wait to go back there again!“

“The best place ever, they have a great delicious breakfast and lunch, the personal stuff are so nice and very polite people, my husband and I love that place!! ❤️“

“Great coffee, loved the atmosphere“

“Just stopped in here today for the first time and the food is delicious!“

“They make the best Coffee“

“Alyssa, Charlie, Ethan, Jordan, Sam and to the entire staff. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and care. You all radiate sunshine!. The happy messages on the cup a coffee, always making me smile😊. I’m so grateful for your sincerity. “Alyssa I’m blessed to have met you. Continue to reach for the stars, you got this! Thank you for the laughter and our hugs. I will miss you so much!🤗💕 Charlie “perfection” cappuccino’s amazing just like your smile, laughter, and our hugs too! Ethan, Jordan, Sam there aren’t enough words to describe how great you guys are! Pure kindness, professional and a great asset working for Starbucks!“

“The young lady in drive thru was so helpful & kind“

“Always pleasant staff! Yum!“

“I ordered a lemon-flavored birthday cake with buttercream frosting. The cake was made with the freshest of ingredients, was moist, and was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Everyone commented on how flavorful the cake was, but the artistic talent of the baker/decorator took centerstage!!! The cake was so beautiful, we didn’t want to cut into it!!! If you decide to order a cake from Sweet Harmony you will not be disappointed!!!“

“Cozy sandwich shop that offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches. I only like doing a Google review if the spot hits. My friends and I got the western breakfast sandwich, a hash brown and egg on a hard roll, and a tuna salad sandwich. We also got a raspberry chocolate and Vermont maple iced coffees that tasted exactly like their names! The sandwiches were so fresh and the tuna salad slapped it was so good!!!! The lady running the shop was very nice and was fast in making the food. We could see her making it and everything looked fresh and the kitchen was very clean. Highly recommend this little gem as we stopped in on the way down to Clinton outlets.“

“Lucy’s Luncheonette is a super cozy spot serving all sorts of sourdough goodies and delicious drinks! The owners are wonderful people, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food is incredible 😍 Not only that, but they offer a "Roll It Forward" program where you can buy loaves that will help feed the community. Lucy's donates leftover food to local soup kitchens weekly as is, so you can feel extra good about supporting them! Still not convinced? They also offer apothecary staples like Elderberry Syrup, handcrafted by Cherokee herself! From Michael's charisma and culinary expertise to Cherokee's herbalism and baking skills? You'll be nourished mind, body, and soul. Go check them out ❤️“

“Great breakfasts and super service.“

“Met a friend here for something different. Baleel was patient with our questions. And the food was fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend try the fesahfreesh! There’s also cheesecake and ice cream and some unique beverage options. Will definitely be back.“

“Fantastic meal, as always last night!!! My wife and I both had Penne Ala Vodka with chicken cutlets and my son had rigatoni with house red sauce. Enough food for two meals for each of us. Thank you guys for being such a great and friendly restaurant. See you soon!“

“Had the best Italian cream pie for Easter! So good!!“

“The bestest ice cream by far. Friendly helpful staff, clean, fun, and will be open year round! The happiest place on earth is now on Main Street in Cromwell!!❤“

“A few months ago, I came through the drive-thru by myself for the first time after having my twin daughters and was having a pretty hard time with it. Olivia was working that day and was so kind to me, and I’ve never forgotten it. A few weeks later, I came back and she actually remembered me. She asked how my daughters were doing and how I was doing, and it honestly meant so much to me that she remembered our conversation. It might not seem like a big deal, but when you’re going through a tough time, little things like that really stick with you. I know it’s just a coffee shop but Olivia’s kindness made a difficult time feel a little easier, and I just wanted to recognize her for that. i would definitely come here again for this team is amazing.“

“I have been complaining about Dunkin Donuts at the corner of Rt66/17 for years to them and nothing comes of it. If you drive thru their drive thru after ordering food, when you get to the register, there is a small box outside the window that is supposed to tell you the price of your food, Since it has been broken for the past 5 years (and they are not fixing git) It read "NOTHING", so that is what you should pay for the food for. So in conclusion FREE DUNKIN DONUTS PRODUCT IF YOU BUY IT THRU THE DRIVE THRU. 😎🤡😎🤡😎“

“The CT Army National Guard Pilots/Aircrew have been meeting at Perk On Main since they were established on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The guys are Crepe & Omelet fans and VERY happy with the food quality & variety. Katie Hughes Nelson is always there manning the grill and marshaling her happy team. We ❤️ this place!“

“Wonderful location! 😍 Great view and family oriented atmosphere. Awesome place! #familytime #vacation #love Los Amigos production LLC“

“Very polite, great customer service, very clean“

“Last 4 or more times going it has been completely awful! I go before work and order a PUMPKIN coffee, well one expects pumpkin in it NOT having it still taste regular yet for my large it said 1 pump pumpkin which it’s supposed to automatically be 4. I also had Skim milk and they put cream. This morning my Husband ordered and I got it back cold, no flavor, and leaking. Disgusting! You waiting forever in the drive though lately and even with the sticker on the coffee it comes out wrong and nasty. They need to pay attention to what the stickers say and make more coffee not serve cold or burnt coffee to people! Worst one in town and the other one hasn’t always been the best either but a bit better than that one.“

“A huge thank you to the staff on June 18th (night) and early morning staff for returning my lost wallet and accommodating for pick up while we were travelling. I can not express my gratitude for your kindness.“

“Even though I was the only customer there at the time, the servers were efficient and did their job well. The only thing I was curious about, was no greeting.

I had to phone home to get some info for the order and within 4 minutes of placing it, the items was served. The food was decent and the quality was as expected considering the price.

Clean place with more than ample parking - I hope they do get good business. It's a few minutes off Rt 9, so it's worth the stop when you need to refresh. It definitely beats many city DD's I've visited due to the surroundings and space.“

“We had the best experience this morning. My kids wanted a spider donut but they were outs Jordan came up to the counter as we were paying and had made 2 spider donuts for my kids. They were THRILLED!! She did such a wonderful thing and made 2 little kids SUPER HAPPY!!!“