Amazing as always! Customer service is great and the employee even offered to remake my Nutella taiyaki if it was too dark for my liking - which it wasn't. Their rolled ice cream combinations are tasty but the made to order taiyaki truly takes the cake. Nice and crispy on the outside that gives away to warm and gooey Nutella. It is smoking hot immediately but hard to wait, hence the vanilla ice cream! The space was nice and bright, clean, and welcoming. They have redone their seating to include a couch which is very comfortable and can comfortably seat different parties with space in between. Always a treat and can't wait to be back. read more

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A cute place to have ice cream, boba, or even coffee.. with both indoor & outdoor seating. The menu has quite a few fun options, including the famous Japanese fish-shaped waffles called taiyaki, with both sweet & savory fillings. I was pleasantly surprised to see Kadak Chai (Indian special tea) & Kashmiri Pink Chai Latte on the menu. Definitely something I'd like to try next time! We ordered the Gulab Jamun Rolled Ice Cream & Falooda. The rolled Gulab Jamun ice cream was good, but the Falooda was AMAZING! Perfectly layered and the presentation was on point for both. Before you head there, two things I'd like to mention...the prices are high! $10 for rolled ice cream feels a bit much & the service is slow. But if you're there to spend time with someone, go ahead & chit-chat until your dessert arrives :-P Because sometimes the dessert takes its sweet time... literally :D read more

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Stopped here after dinner with my husband. We shared a hand rolled ice cream. I must say that I don't get the hype and all the extremely positive reviews. We waited 20 minutes for our "hand rolled" Dubai chocolate ice cream. The vanilla ice cream base was very meh. I've had better vanilla ice cream from the grocery store. The toppings were also meh. I have had chocolate Dubai gelato before and been absolutely wowed. The only wow I have for this place is that it was actually busy and that it has so many great reviews. read more

Came here because of the flood of glowing reviews and was immediately greeted by what can only be described as an Instagram/TikTok fever dream. The place is undeniably cute... but all the signs looked painfully AI-generated, which gave the whole aesthetic a weird, soulless vibe. We ordered the s'mores rolled ice cream to split since it was $10. It wasn't even busy on a Monday evening, yet we waited about 25 minutes with only 3-4 people ahead of us. They were training a new employee and everyone seemed genuinely kind, so that's not my issue at all--I just didn't expect to spend nearly half an hour waiting for one rolled ice cream. Now for the real tragedy.... Maybe the wait would've been worth it if the ice cream had been good, but it was one of the strangest textures I've ever had. It was unbelievably gritty, almost like someone froze watery almond milk and called it ice cream. Every bite somehow managed to be both icy and grainy at the same time. The whipped cream tasted like absolutely nothing, which I didn't even know was possible. The only redeeming part was the toasted marshmallow on top. Cute shop, nice employees, but the ice cream itself was such a disappointment that I won't be coming back. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

An unexpected great find. Stopped in with a friend for post meal desserts and had their gulab jamun ice cream rolls that were gigantic (enough for 2) and delectable. They also have taiyaki, bubble tea, and chai. Service was quick and ambiance is very casual. I will be back to try some drinks. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Rolled Ice Cream Taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This rolled ice cream and bubble tea place is a small strip mall joint. Ordering a green tea ice cream got me a strong, pure tea flavor, with some esoteric and interesting toppings, such as little mochi bits. It made for a dynamic flavor experience that maximized the value of thinly rolled ice cream. I didn't want a bubble tea on top of that, but I bet they're good. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Matcha rolled ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

If happiness had a store front this would be it! Lots of creativity here, friendly staff and a great location. What's not to love? read more

Salt N Cocoa - S'mores Rolled Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Delicious! Smooth and creamy and full of flavor. Greeted when we walked in. Cute decor from little artist cover the front wall. Music is audible but not blaring so you can have a conversation. Loved the flavors that were suggested! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Coffee and Strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Came back for the taiyakis, of course! We got all the sweet options again & this time, the sleeper hit for me was actually the red bean. The buy 5, get 1 free deal is still going. You have to wait a little bit bc they're freshly made but it's worth it. Ambiance & service are good. Plenty of parking available. 10/10 would recommend this place for a sweet treat! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Taiyakis - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

very fun and yummy!! the inside is so bright and cute i loved their promotional posters and overall aesthetic, im very excited to come back and try the taiyaki :D and shout out to the manager training two new hires during a rush, thank you for working so hard!! read more

Salt N Cocoa - dubai chocolate rolled ice cream !! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We had read about this little shop even though it's relatively close to our home. We knew they had teas and rolled ice cream, but what drew us in was the taiyaki (fish shaped filled pastries). We opted for the more traditional red bean filling although they offer a variety of sweet and savory fillings. They appear to be a family-run operation and were a little busy when we stopped in but that's okay, we were not in a hurry. We also got a nice matcha lemonade. This is a cute little place and we'd love to stop in again. read more

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OMG their rolled ice cream here at Salt N Cocoa is so amazing. Friendly people who work here and run it. And it's fun to watch them make the rolled ice cream too. They freeze it, mash it, flatten it, and roll it. Worth getting some just to watch them do it. But also for the taste. I got the banana Nutella and it was mmmmmm good. With fresh banana and everything. I loved it. I love everything about this place. Thank you! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Banana Nutella rolled ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Hi. We have went twice, the last experience was poor because of uncooked taiyaki. We ordered three orders of sweet fish cakes. All of them were thick batter that was sticky and raw when we took bites. Clearly they were raw in centers. I showed the fish cakes the cook responded as if all the cakes are sticky then they are cooked. However all the cakes were raw inside. Traditional Taiyaki is crispy on outside and soft inside with stuffing. The place seems lovely but only one who cook who does all the cooking and serving drinks it seems under staffs, they did not delivery proper cooked pastry, read more

Relaxing visit with my aunts coffee, mango rolled ice cream and Kashmiri pink chai with pistachios. Soft soothing music and bright clean store. Some pastries available but we came for ice cream read more

Salt N Cocoa - Coffee and mango rolled ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Salt N Cocoa is located alongside barber shops, nail salons, and quick tailor shops in this fairly upscale strip mall. There are a few tables on the sidewalk, but today, the seven 4-tops inside are handling things well. They make ice cream filled pastries, but I had just eaten and only wanted WiFi and coffee for some writing. The cortado was made quickly and served immediately. It was thick, frothy and tasty, and my view out the window of the parking lot was sunny and therapeutic. read more

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Great tasting BoBoa drinks, rolled ice cream, tayaki. Everything house made fresh upon order. Friendly staff and family business. The coffee ice cream is freshly pulled espresso shot mixed with cream. And the drinks you can replace cow milk with oat milk too. We haven't tried the soft serve but I'm sure they are good too. Many flavors to choose from. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Coffee rolled ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I love the ambiance and atmosphere,the chairs and decor is great and fits what's being sold here.The ice cream is great and quick,I had the mango and it was good but needs more mango flavor.the people were nice and quick with they're work and creative. read more

Amazing Rolled Ice cream! Such a convenient location! Restaurant is beautiful and clean. Great staff! Enjoy! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Matcha Green Tea rolled Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We stopped here for dessert and was blown away by the variety of drinks and treats offered. We saw a variety of patrons here, with their kids, so we knew they were doing good business here. The menu ranges from coffee to boba tea, rolled ice cream, soft serve, and housemade fresh taiyaki. We ordered a couple drinks, an iced lavender cloud latte and dragonfruit lemonade. We also ordered a custard and Oreo cream cheese taiyaki and matcha rolled ice cream. The taiyaki was hot and fresh, soft, and the filling was not too sweet! The Oreo cream cheese tasted like a delightful Oreo truffle in a pancake. It was so good! The matcha ice cream was okay. It was very cold but the texture was a little on the flaky side. Otherwise, everything was delish and we enjoyed the vibes and variety. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Taiyaki, freshly made in house - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I came here with my family to try out their rolled ice cream and taiyaki, and we were not disappointed! We ordered their mango rolled ice cream, which was tasty and had a nice smooth consistency to it. I got a taiyaki stuffed with red bean - the dough was just the right texture of crispy and chewy and the amount of filling was perfect. The space is small but clean, the service was very friendly and prompt, and parking was easy. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Taiyaki with red bean - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Clean, bright interior that's really nice to sit with a group of friends or study in. They have some crayons and paper for kids to doodle on, and it's super cute that they have drawings pinned up on the wall. The lady at the register was super nice (not just to me but everyone who came in). She said welcome and hi when I came in, smiled, was attentive, and her attitude literally made my day. I ordered taiyaki (one classic red bean and another blueberry cream cheese). It was cooked really well, the dough was perfect (not raw as it can sometimes come) and filling was delicious as well (not too sweet). What a gem, will definitely be back!! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Taiyaki is so yummy!! I got the matcha and taro boba tea and it was great! Taro milk tea tasted amazing. Service was really good and the setting is nice :). read more

This was absolutely delicious! The staff was super friendly and the ice cream was creamy, well made and delicious. It definitely feels home made, and their hot chocolate is fantastic as well. Would highly recommend the build your own with the mini mochis! read more

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Fabulously smooth soft serve with hot fudge sauce was divine. This is the medium size cup, and it's not just ice cream with some fudge sauce. She layered this baby with perfect ribbons of hot fudge, taking several minutes to create an ice cream dessert you won't forget! This place is a keeper! I haven't even scratched the surface because I cannot resist the soft serve! The rolled ice cream looked worthy of a celebration! The Tatakis beg for another visit. What a fun little place! Great service, exceptional desserts. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Vanilla soft serve with hot fudge sauce - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I love rolled ice cream but taiyaki is the star here! The custard one is to die for. I've tried most and they are all yummy - hot, sweet, delightful! Service is good and my 2 year old loves watching the rolled ice cream get made. Truthfully I prefer MilkLab's rolled ice cream flavors but this place is super cute and I'd recommend! read more

I was very disappointed with the service my friend and I received today. As first-time visitors, we had a few questions, but one of the owners found my inquiry about the rolled ice cream versus soft serve amusing and laughed in my face. It felt extremely rude and unprofessional. That should have been my cue to leave. After finally getting clear answers, we placed our orders--I got the Oreo cookie soft serve in a small cup. The portion of cookie topping was a joke; they used a tiny teaspoon to sprinkle powdered Oreo dust on top of me cream (pictured), yet charged an extra 75 cents. My friend had the same experience with her order. The amount of crushed cookies was nowhere near what was advertised on their menu (also pictured). Between the poor customer service and lackluster product, it was not worth the money. I definitely won't be returning. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Hubby and I came here after a nice dinner on a Saturday evening. We were both wanting something sweet so when searching on Yelp we came across Salt and Cocoa. Soooo glad we did! There was only one couple here. We told the young man behind the counter it was our first time so he explained the whole menu to us. I opted for the banana Nutella rolled ice cream with the red bean taiyaki. Hubby ordered the matcha rolled ice cream with custard taiyaki. Omg. These were amazing!! My ice cream was a sweet treat for my mouth. And that taiyaki was delish!! The red bean inside was hot while the fish shaped waffle was crispy and warm. The store was very cute with drawings from school children on the wall and colored stools and tables. Both ice cream roll ups and 2 taiyaki totaled up to almost $21. I'd love to come back again and try another roll up. This dessert was the topping on our date night! read more

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A new option for rolled ice cream is now open in Durham: Salt n Cocoa at the Hope Valley Commons! This ice cream and coffee shop has only been open for a month but is dishing out some tasty, high quality rolled ice cream along with filled taiyaki (takes 10 minutes to make), very cool! I tried the mango rolled ice cream which was awesome and some hot from the oven, taiyaki (fish-shaped pastries) filled with red beans, deelish! Very unusual offering here in the Triangle, the family that owns Salt n Cocoa is from SF and trying something new here as a business. Cool spot, definitely worth a visit! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Best taiyaki in Durham Well, also probably only taiyaki in Durham. Good nonetheless. Made fresh in front of you. Liked the red bean filling. Their matcha rolled ice cream was also super light yet creamy. Topped off some some matcha pocky. Yum. read more

Great friendly service and cozy ambiance for the cold. Unique treats like rolled ice cream were delicious.

The rolled ice cream is amazing here. I stumbled upon here after eating a spicy sandwich close by and needed something to even the playing field. This shop is located in the Hope Valley Commons shopping center. The folks here are so kind and all smiles. I ordered the "Banna Nutella" rolled ice cream and it was a hit! I was surprised at how good it was! Holy cow (no pun intended)! I can tell that they use fresh and quality ingredients. The price was right as well! A little under $7 for rolled ice cream! The flavors were so good, especially with the chocolate drizzle, banana slices, and vanilla wafers on top. This is my go-to from now on! read more

A favorite spot for ice cream & boba near southpoint!! Their matcha drinks are all amazing with generous fruit purées, and good boba tea as well. I am so happy they now added seasonal drinks! Their taiyakis are awesome, they always make them fresh with high quality fillings. I tried almost all the flavors and have never had a bad experience. And, I just LOVE the owners, who are so friendly, efficient, and helpful. I get greeted warmly everytime coming by and they often remember my past orders. The owner is quite talented as well-as a past artist, she decorated (including painting the impressive wall art) the bright artsy space herself. This place will remain a favorite of mine in the foreseeable future and I always look forward to coming here :) read more

Delicious rolled ice cream, it was very peaceful and tranquil inside, and I loved the unique flavor options they had there!! read more

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Salt N Cocoa is a hidden gem serving up cute desserts. We ordered the Red Bean Taiyaki and Matcha Rolled Ice Cream. The taiyaki was made-to-order and was filled with hot red bean filling. We were pleasantly surprised by the strong matcha flavor in our ice cream, which gave a nice earthy taste to our ice cream -- perfectly pairing it with the sweet taiyaki. The prices at Salt N Cocoa are also very reasonable! Salt N Cocoa definitely lives up to its high ratings and makes some great desserts in the Durham area. read more

Salt N Cocoa - Red Bean Taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Food A+ Service A+ Ambiance A+ If I could leave a 10/10 I would! This place exceeded expectations! The rolled ice cream was decadent, refreshing,and one of the best ice cream I've ever had ! The Taiyaki was amazing ! Some of the most friendliest and wholesome workers I've ever met ! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Matcha rolled ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

- Chill, quiet, peaceful ambiance. Nice date spot! - Good variety of drinks and desserts, especially Asian. Taiyaki and rolled ice cream were cute was yummy too! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The staff is always friendly. It's a nice clean cute place for family's. The rolled ice cream is a must as well as fish waffles and lattes everything so far has tasted amazing! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Coffee Rolled Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've been wanting to try the taiyaki at Salt N Cocoa for a while. I finally got a chance to today, and it exceeded expectations! My boyfriend and I got the Oreo cream cheese, red bean, and custard taiyakis, and all were a hit. The fillings weren't too sweet and the taiyakis were stuffed the the brim. The outer layer was satisfyingly both crispy and chewy. They were also priced very well. Moreover, the interior is cozy and clean, and the people preparing the food (the family that owns the cafe?) were quite friendly. This will definitely be a place we will be frequenting! read more

Salt N Cocoa - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The nicest staff! They gave us a free sample of the vanilla soft serve while we were waiting. The taiyaki was so fresh and perfectly crispy. Every flavor I tried (red bean, custard, Oreo cream cheese, blueberry cream cheese, Nutella) was delicious. Cute, little place I would definitely recommend! read more

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This is a delightful Korean/Asian dessert shop. The taiyaki (Japanese name) fish-shaped filled dessert pastry is probably the most special item on their menu.(BUNGEOPPANG is the Korean name). You can get it with your choice of traditional sweet red bean, as well as cheddar cheese, blueberry cream cheese, or custard. They are baked like a waffle, and ready in about 10 minutes. WARNING: let it cool for another 5 minutes! They also sell a decent selection of bubble tea, hand-rolled ice creams, hand-dipped ice creams in interesting flavors, cookies and other drinks/desserts. The proprietors are very kind and friendly, and genuinely enjoy serving up their delicious treats. The decor is simple, clean and bright. This is a great place to bring a friend or group for when you want to explore something special and different. read more