Better than Starbucks, but not as good as other local craft coffee shops like Joe Van Gogh, Liturgy, or Fare & Fellow etc.
The staff is nice enough but a little bit terse. I ordered a decaf cortado and the micro foam was pretty rough and it tasted burnt — not as good as I expected.
Pastry selection is somewhat limited. Nice that they have a water station. Parking is pretty limited. The space inside is nice to work at.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Blank-Name-Guy01
The place is a staple for the Durham area, any of the locations are recommended. The staff at all locations have always been friendly and it’s very easy to find yourself returning often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K G
Not a good look when a business posts that they’re open until 6 and you go in at 5:45 to a barista who rolls their eyes at you and says “it depends on what you want me to make for you” to determine whether you’re worth the bother. (I wanted a cup of hot tea to go and double checked their hours before deciding to walk there from home, then felt so unwelcome I decided not to place an order). I worked in food service for a couple decades of my life and just don’t get this kind of attitude.
Service: 3
Rochelle Munoz
Love their atmosphere and hot drinks. Unfortunately they’re iced drinks don’t have much flavor for me even when drinking before the ice melts. Sometimes tastes watery. The hot drinks tho have more flavor and are usually pretty fluffy. Expensive but worth a try at some point.
I believe I got the amuleto with caramel drizzle and a ham and cheese croissant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A H
Chai latte is was extremely pricey and tasted very watered down
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Angela Thomas
I looked to find somewhere close and this place came up. I can’t get over how great the coffee was! I had a coffee with a shot of espresso and it tasted amazing! I can’t imagine how good the other coffees are. The atmosphere was fantastic, it made want to just sit, do some work and stay there all day. The pastry was fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gillian Polity
Friendly staff and warm vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tommy Byler
Easy 5/5. I highly recommend this place for a quality cup or black coffee with full tasting notes. I bought a bag of beans and took them home, great quality as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophia McMahan Ricketts
Amazing coffee, uncomfortable seating, steep prices. My favorite thing about them is their creative drinks.
My favorite coffee beans in Durham but as of this post too expensive for me now. Understandably their prices have gone up. A $5 plain cappuccino is a good indicator of overall prices I think. The inside is cute, and occasionally a good reading or study spot, but it is popular and there are few spots with outlets if you are bringing a laptop, something to keep in mind. I always have great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Julia Borges
Amazing drinks, cozy vibes and the staff couldn’t be nicer and more welcoming!
Rachel Plzak
I love cocoa cinnamon! However, today the barista sneezed 3x into her hands and did not wash them as she was making my order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Rockgate Rockgate
Great customer service and attention to detail. Things went smoothly.
Skyler Jones
Legitimately the most repulsive beverages I’ve ever had in my life. Did not know coffee could be this bad. Got the Espresso & Strangers and the Handshake—both of which should be taken off the menu.
cute spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Better than Starbucks, but not as good as other local craft coffee shops like Joe Van Gogh, Liturgy, or Fare & Fellow etc.
The staff is nice enough but a little bit terse. I ordered a decaf cortado and the micro foam was pretty rough and it tasted burnt — not as good as I expected.
Pastry selection is somewhat limited. Nice that they have a water station. Parking is pretty limited. The space inside is nice to work at.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The place is a staple for the Durham area, any of the locations are recommended. The staff at all locations have always been friendly and it’s very easy to find yourself returning often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not a good look when a business posts that they’re open until 6 and you go in at 5:45 to a barista who rolls their eyes at you and says “it depends on what you want me to make for you” to determine whether you’re worth the bother. (I wanted a cup of hot tea to go and double checked their hours before deciding to walk there from home, then felt so unwelcome I decided not to place an order). I worked in food service for a couple decades of my life and just don’t get this kind of attitude.
Service: 3
Love their atmosphere and hot drinks. Unfortunately they’re iced drinks don’t have much flavor for me even when drinking before the ice melts. Sometimes tastes watery. The hot drinks tho have more flavor and are usually pretty fluffy. Expensive but worth a try at some point.
I believe I got the amuleto with caramel drizzle and a ham and cheese croissant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chai latte is was extremely pricey and tasted very watered down
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
I looked to find somewhere close and this place came up. I can’t get over how great the coffee was! I had a coffee with a shot of espresso and it tasted amazing! I can’t imagine how good the other coffees are. The atmosphere was fantastic, it made want to just sit, do some work and stay there all day. The pastry was fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff and warm vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easy 5/5. I highly recommend this place for a quality cup or black coffee with full tasting notes. I bought a bag of beans and took them home, great quality as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing coffee, uncomfortable seating, steep prices. My favorite thing about them is their creative drinks.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite coffee beans in Durham but as of this post too expensive for me now. Understandably their prices have gone up. A $5 plain cappuccino is a good indicator of overall prices I think. The inside is cute, and occasionally a good reading or study spot, but it is popular and there are few spots with outlets if you are bringing a laptop, something to keep in mind. I always have great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing drinks, cozy vibes and the staff couldn’t be nicer and more welcoming!
I love cocoa cinnamon! However, today the barista sneezed 3x into her hands and did not wash them as she was making my order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Great customer service and attention to detail. Things went smoothly.
Legitimately the most repulsive beverages I’ve ever had in my life. Did not know coffee could be this bad. Got the Espresso & Strangers and the Handshake—both of which should be taken off the menu.
Food: 1
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