Customer service is everything! This place is up the street from my job. Decided to stop by and…read morecheck this place out. It's very clean and spacious inside. The staff was very nice, helpful and acknowledgeable. I decided to have the strawberry banana smoothie. It looked delicious...but I didn't enjoy the taste at all. Not for me but you might enjoy it

This place is ass! The smoothie I ordered didn't taste anything like a cinnamon bun and was watery…read moreaf. Don't waste your time or money here!

Absolutely fantastic coffee shop. Clean, modern, and fun interior with plenty of seating options…read morefor all sorts of groups. There are tables inside and out (when the weather is good they even open the garage door so that it morphs into one large space), comfortable and ample seating, and even some fun multilevel bench style seats inside allowing for you to work, hang out with a small group, or even just quickly grab some coffee. The staff was friendly and service was prompt. The coffee options were plentiful, with options for whatever your preferences may be whether you're more of a coffee enthusiast looking for lighter roast to taste all the notes, or enjoy more flavored and decadent drinks. One thing that was an incredibly exciting surprise the last time I went were the whole beans they had for sale from Fritz Coffee (imported from Korea im pretty sure). I had to grab a bag despite them being a bit pricey as they were freshly roasted too (price was expected for something like that). A slight down point for me though was the food, got a couple chocolate chip cookies and they were very much not worth it. Overall though would highly recommend and will likely return, though do need to be careful of timings as there can be quite the rush due to high demand.

Went to the Fount for breakfast because it was close my hotel. This must be one of the most popular…read morecoffee shops in the area because the line to the door or beyond the entire time I was there. I had the yogurt bowl and my customary black coffee. The yogurt was a large portion and was very good. Coffee was a little strong and bitter, probably designed to have additives rather than being drank black. Pairing with the yogurt made it taste a lot better though. Service was friendly and the prices were reasonable. It was a bit noisy inside, just because there were a lot of customers and everyone was talking. The store is clean and bright with a neat little riser on one side. My only complaint was that there were no refills. That's unusual for black, drip coffee.

Purple and Pearl never disappoints and we keep coming back for a reason! On our latest visit, we…read moretried the croffle (a croissant transformed into a waffle) and it was absolutely divine. The menu and drinks are consistently on point. The owner herself served us and prepared our food, which says everything about the heart behind this place. She's incredibly warm and welcoming. With a 99/100 sanitation rating, you can sit back and enjoy every bite knowing the space is held to a seriously high standard. The vibe here is just the best.. soft, relaxing music sets the perfect mood, and there are even games to keep the good times going. Whether you're stopping in solo or making it a whole outing, Purple and Pearl delivers every single time.

Bottom line: Purple & Pearl is a nicely decorated shop with many types of tea/milk/matcha type…read morebeverages. I enjoyed the strawberry lime tea here a lot with the minimum sweetness level. The croffle was good, I was a bit confused by the offered toppings however the whipped cream it originally has on it works well but has a very thick layer of it. I'd definitely come back for the strawberry lime tea in the future. The Deets: During a recent walk through the neighborhood, I noticed the newish Purple & Pearl and decided to pop in there. Purple & Pearl specializes in fruit tea/bubble tea/milk tea/matcha latte/Vietnamese coffee/fresh milk beverages with a few snacks in the form of croffles (waffle and croissant hybrid). Upon entering, this space is very nicely decorated with high aesthetic appeal. I looked over the menu and decided on getting the strawberry lime tea with a croffle to snack on there. I got the tea with the lowest available sweetness (sticker on it stated 25%, from the natural sweetness of the fruit it was explained to me as I did ask for no sweetness) and liked it a lot with a great taste as well as refreshing. Looking at the topping section of the menu under the snacks/croffle area, I saw custard and asked for that on my croffle. I was quickly informed, short version, that the custard was not actually available as a croffle topping so after the explanation I decided on going with the default topping which was a lot of whipped cream with powdered sugar. I did take off a majority (not all) of the whipped cream and powdered sugar and enjoyed the croffle itself as a nice snack (in the future I would ask for no powdered sugar). I would definitely visit Purple & Pearl again for a refreshing beverage, I enjoyed the strawberry lime tea choice very much.

Good smoothie. Sandwiches not so much…read more Good service. My wife likes this place so we stop in from time to time for smoothies TSC was Clean on the inside and the staff was friendly. We didn't like the flatbread that we ordered but, you may like it.

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Please don't waste your time going here i've reached out to corporate multiples times about the…read morequality of my food from here it is truly awful . The first time my açaí bowl was so frozen I had to wait hours to eat it when i originally planned to eat it during my lunch break. Recently I went back to them after some time and this is how i received my food. The pictures speak for themselves lol Mind i used my rewards point to get these items and you know they take a while to rack up.

We loved it! Very healthy and tasteful.the service is fast and staff is knowledgeable.read more

This place has a very nice atmosphere. Awesome service with a smiling greeting as you enter through…read morethe door. Very clean and eclectic. I like the artsy hand painted design on the walls. I love their little gift section featuring an assortment of wood-wicked candles and locally handcrafted potholders as well as their Five Star brand coffees for sale. I ordered the dark roast drip coffee which was a great blend of beans for my discerning palate. They serve nice pastries and breakfast sandwiches that will make your mouth water up, I tell ya! Located across from ALDI near Hyatt place Southpoint here in Durham. Outdoor seating available as well.

Was in town for work and who I was meeting suggested People's Coffee. I am very pleased that they…read moredid. The shop is a perfect place to get some work done, meet up with friends, or have a quick coffee meeting. The Vibes are very chill and relaxing, very easy to hear one another talking. The barista is top tier, giving great recommendations to a couple who came in after me and making sure to let them know if they hated it he'd remake them something else. The coffee itself was quite good, homemade syrups are the best! I can taste the difference and I truly appreciate when a shop showcases their homemade creations.

I placed an online order and it ended up not being ready when I arrived. The ticket ended up not…read moreprinting. The manager came out and made my order, since the other worker was busy. The manager apologized and was friendly. The smoothie tasted fine, nothing amazing. The seating was minimal, and I had to stand to wait.

I ordered during my first visit in person and used a coupon. The staff was so kind and helpful in…read moreexplaining the menu and app and made my order really easy. I tried one of the newer protein/ low sugar smoothies and it was great. The second time I ordered in the app and my order was ready in just a few minutes. Thank you for making tasty and fresh smoothie options with great service.

Chuck was great! The smoothies were super fresh, delicious, and filling. Excellent service and a…read moregreat experience overall. Definitely coming back!

4 out of the 4 of us agree, the smoothies are tasty. We had a Mix&Mingle, Pineapple Passion and 2…read moreTropical Trips. Business owner is celebrating 5 years this year. The ambience is fully fruit themed with good music in the background. There was a steady flow of drive thru, door dashers, and walk in's. There is open mic night on Thursdays. All and all, a 5-star spot to check out; especially on a hot-hot summer day. We will definitely come back every chance we get!