My first time trying Cocoa Cinnamon after hearing about it for years. I came with a friend. I got…read morethe Al Mokha and cranberry scone, and she got the vanilla bean latte and the morning bun. They source their pastries from Ninth Street Bakery. We both enjoyed our iced coffees and pastries. The inside seating area is small with a funky, industrial feel. They have a large patio with outdoor seating that has a good amount of shade, so you won't roast in the summer sun. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a morning cup of iced coffee with a friend. One quick note: finding parking in this area can be a little difficult and you may have to walk a little bit from where you park to the cafe.

I enjoy my experience here at Cocoa cinnamon but my latte wasn't the best?? Honestly, I could've…read moremade a better one at home... but I will say that I enjoyed the ambience. The atmosphere was pleasant. It was pretty busy me and my friend went around 9:30 am . The latte I had was the caramleto?

I have mixed feelings about JVG. I really enjoy their small shops, which are nice spots to work and…read morecatch up on email while having a good coffee or espresso and a sandwich. Overall, the espresso drinks I've had have been consistent. Nothing extraordinary, but good. Their breakfast sandwiches and burritos are quite tasty and are always on my short list for ordering. Between a coffee and a modest burrito, you're looking at $13. (Welcome to 2025, right?) My main issue is their regular coffee. I've tried their cold brew, American over ice, and others, but no matter what I do, I can't get a good cup of coffee that's bold rather than medium or light. I've ordered something I'd enjoy three times, but for some reason, it's never tasted great, and I end up not finishing it. That's a problem when I'm paying $4 per coffee. So, if you prefer dark or bold coffee, I wouldn't recommend this chain or this location. Bean Trader does a better job. Overall, it's a solid shop and seems to be a local favorite, but for those of us craving a very dark brew, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

I've only ever been to the Joe Van Gogh location on Broad Street, and I was excited to try this…read moreone. The entrance was pretty hard to find; it is actually at the back of the building, but if you drive all the way around you should see it. It was very quiet when I came in on a Wednesday morning and I was able to get a lot of work done. I was a little sad that they charged extra for nondairy milk here because they don't at the other location, but I suppose $.25 isn't bad considering other places charge a dollar. Aside from that, no complaints! The baristas were super friendly and my drink was ready in no time.

As another comment mentioned, the customer service is lacking at this coffee house. I walked in for…read morethe first time on Tuesday, 5/26 around 2pm. When I got to the register the woman working just stared at me. I said hello and she did not respond. At that point I should have left but I still ordered a chai latte which wasn't that great. As a local small business, customer service should be top tier. I feel like saying hello is the bare minimum.

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!

Nice coffee shop with plenty of seating inside and out. They make churros fresh every day with…read moredifferent times of sugar topping. I had a coffee and cinnamon roll. The coffee was nice and rich. The roll was so good. It was in the bakery display and I ate it without having to heat it up. It is not too sweet but honestly perfect to me. I will be back to grab some churros soon

Highly recommend the cardamom churros with chocolate sauce! They also have some fun seasonal…read morechurros; currently they have an orange hibiscus flavor that is delightful. They even have a cinnamon churro that has a sugar replacement if you're sugar free! Service was quick and it's a nice ambiance for hanging out with people. The location is perfect if you're in the mood to go thrifting (the Scrap Exchange and Scrap Thrift are across the street!).

I love this place so much! Gives you a cozy at home vibe with wonderful staff! My go to is there…read morematcha, so good and great quality, the color is vibrant! I love that they have dairy free options and especially vegan food options, my favorite has to be the vegan chili with garlic bread! This place is so nice to do work or come in and enjoy a morning:) They also host a lot of fun events and for something a bit strong than matcha and coffee they have great draft beers and wine collection!

Favorite cafe in Carrboro/Chapel hill area. The staff is nice and friendly. Space is great to catch…read moreup with a friend or some remote work or read with plenty of tables. Usually not too hard to find a spot whether outside,patio or inside. Danishes and pastries are tasty with my favorites being the cinnamon roll and blueberry cream cheese danish. Full bar with coffee and even adult beverages. Have only come in the morning but there's plenty of evening activities advertised!

Such a cute coffee spot on the first floor of this hotel. I always love how Durham has these hip…read morespots that are different than most places. I had a latte Wintery Mix Latte made with candied ginger, cardamom, clove & cinnamon, espresso, and I had mine made with oat milk. All those flavors blended together tasted like a perfect winter day in front of the fireplace in a cup. Can't wait to try the menu and experience on the rooftop here.

Biggest fan of Coffee at the Durham! I love coming here early in the morning to read with the best…read morecappuccino in Durham, lounging with an iced coffee after weekend rooftop yoga while chatting with friends, or getting some work done on the patio with a blanket (they even provide blankets on chilly days!). The service is always friendly and attentive--even when I don't order food, though their breakfast is also solid. Truly one of regular components of my "perfect day" in durham!

Very cutie spot! Love the ambiance when we came in, the seating is very unique, cute, and…read morecomfortable. If you're looking for your knees to pop a little when you sit down, this is the place for you haha. Go support your local small businesses! I got the ube ice milk at 50% sugar and it was delish! There's only one size and it's pretty big. I definitely recommend mixing it super well with the coated ube on the sides of the cup, otherwise you're just gonna taste the milk. I loved it though cause it felt like I was getting different layers of the drink based on how much ube I had mixed in- very high quality milk and drink. I would totally recommend! My roommate got their strawberry matcha, and we watched them make their matcha and 100% authentic, it's not just some concentrate, we watched them mix the matcha with the designated whisk- super high quality and she loved it too. I had a sip and their boba quality is also 10/10, super super chewy and nice! The guy behind the counter was also really kind- very quick service, patient with you as you look at their wonderful menu. You can also ask to sample some of their toppings to make a well-informed decision for yourself. They also have little gifts you can buy in the form of tea, popping boba, or even cute boba/drink carriers. Also, they have a cute interactive wall where you can write a note or draw some pictures. Would be back again! Personally think it would be fun if there were also board games around too!

| Overview + Brown…read moreSugar Ice Milk is deliciously creamy + Boba texture is perfect + Decent milk tea size in a cute cup with "ears" + Good selection of fruit teas, smoothies & iced coffee drinks + Cool ambiance + Fast customer service - Boba cost extra for Brown Sugar Ice Milk - Taro milk tea here is made of powder / other ingredients look artificial - Various toppings in the open - are they clean? - Menu is purely drinks; no desserts or snacks | Full Review Located in a corner of the Hope Valley Commons shopping area, Bapu Teahouse Durham looks inviting from the outside with its cool boba milk tea structure by the cafe's front door, showing Bapu's simple logo outside. Bapu's ambiance inside looks artsy, with cute aesthetics and cool atmosphere. What stood out to me was the assortment of toppings displayed. The good thing: they look pretty colorful and fresh; the not-so-good thing: they're uncovered, so I'm not sure if they're clean. Nonetheless, it's convenient to see the different topping options you can add to your milk tea. I noticed Bapu uses the artificial purple taro powder for its milk tea instead of taro paste, so I eliminated that choice from my milk tea selection process. There was only one young employee who took orders and also made the milk teas when I went, but his customer service was good as he made fine recommendations and served my order fast. Unlike Boba Baba's eye-aching menu screens, Bapu Teahouse's menu overhead looks clear with photos, highlighting its special drinks. There are no kiosks here, so you'd have to order face-to-face. As the server recommended, I ordered the Brown Sugar Ice Milk (75% sweetness, light ice). It doesn't look as Instagram-worthy as Tiger Sugar's brown sugar milk teas, but it looks yummy enough, with brown sugar syrup clearly visible in Bapu's cute & translucent cup with ears. Bapu only serves 1 size for its drinks. When I ordered this, the server asked if I wanted boba. Most decent milk tea cafes I go to automatically already have the basic tapioca pearls or boba by default in their brown sugar milk tea drinks but Bapu charges extra for that. Brown Sugar Ice Milk is listed as $6. With the boba topping, I ended up paying a total of $7.76, which is slightly higher than average price of brown sugar boba milk teas in cafes I've been to. Compare that to Feng Cha in Morrisville, which offers Dirty Boba (brown sugar milk tea for only $6.25 with the boba already included, so Bapu's pricing here sounds like a joke. To be fair, the size of the cup is large enough, with its cute top that reminds me of Doraemon or Hello Kitty. The material of it doesn't look cheap and it feels fun to hold. The sweetness of the brown sugar flavor was just right. It might have been too sweet if it was set to 100% sweetness level, and it's still probably slightly sweet at 50% but my usual preference of 75% for any brown sugar milk tea was perfect here. The milk was deliciously-creamy with the fresh & chewy boba - perfect texture. Server did a good job blending with just the right amount of ice, good amount of brown sugar syrup & boba. It's not on the same level as Boba Baba's Brown Sugar Boba or Tiger Sugar's brown sugar drinks but it's better than many mediocre brown sugar milk teas I've tried in other cafes. Bapu Teahouse's menu is purely drinks, with a nice variety of milk teas, fruit teas, smoothies & iced coffee. Sadly, there are no snack or non-drink dessert options here that you can pair with your milk tea. It's not a big deal if you're only craving for a drink, and it looks like Bapu has a good selection of toppings to customize your order. Just prepare to pay extra for those. | Overall Score: 3.4/5 | Recommended Alternative: Sharetea in Morrisville

Really unique space--there's not a ton of seating, and kind of a lot of space in the back (feels a…read morebit like an empty art gallery), which I assume is just not space that Perfect Lovers can use. Anyway, it was unusual, but they managed to make a kind of cozy space in the front. It was just my partner & I when we went in, with one person behind the counter. She was friendly and helpful. I was a little thrown off balance by the fact that there wasn't a menu I could review, so I ended up just ordering an americano. The barista offered to use some coarse sugar or something in the roast/pour (I didn't really understand), but that was really yummy, and something I'd never had before. Still, I think I would have enjoyed the experience a bit more if I could have had a menu to look at. There was soft music playing, and a coffee table with a range of interesting books to look at. There was even the manuscript for a local person's unpublished play, just sitting there for pursual, and my partner and I really enjoyed flipping through that. Overall, it's certainly not the usual coffee shop vibe, but I liked how quiet it was and think it would be a really good place to come and sit and read for a few hours. SIDE NOTE: This place is run by Red Drum Roasters (https://www.reddrumroasters.com) , who also sell coffee & beans at the Durham Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. I stopped and got their coldbrew for the first time last week and it was predictably also incredible (really smooth, no bitterness, and an excellent amount of ice)

Very cool space. Great and welcoming staff. Excellent coffee…read more I came for the Hatch Breakfast Burrito pop-up, but now I'm enamored with Perfect Lovers. Thanks for supporting emerging businesses like Hatch!