Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7

111 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Hot spot

Our cozy cafe is a delightful haven where friends gather amidst the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, savoring delectable pastries and engaging in warm, leisurely conversations. Take a step into our dining room and allow us to whisk you away to a tropical paradise where contemporary tiki cocktails blend seamlessly with vibrant Latin American and Caribbean Flavors. Our culinary journey is guided by the talented Oscar Diaz, a two-time James Beard semi-finalist and our esteemed chef-owner.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
Phone number
(919) 251-9862
Website
https://aaktun.info/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Oscar Diaz

Location
704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738
Neighbourhood
Durham
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

L-BREAD AND BUTTERUS$7.00
Thyme & pink peppercorn rolls, sweet chili butter
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-PAPAYA SALADUS$12.00
Papaya, Cucumber, Cabbage, Carrots Dried Shrimp, Prik Nam Pla, Basil Mint, Peanuts
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-JIBARRITOUS$17.00
Plantain Bread, Beef, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, American Cheese, Mojo, Tater tots
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-HULI HULI CHICKEN SKEWERSUS$16.00
Huli Huli Marinated Chicken Thighs, Pickled Pineapple, Scallions, Salsa Criolla, Bak Choi, White Rice.
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-YUZU CEVICHEUS$23.00
Local Fish, Yuzu, Onion, Sweet Potato, Cucumber, Kizami Wasabi, Serrano
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-SHOYU POKEUS$23.00
NC Tuna, Faroe Island Salmon, Ginger Sesame Soy Marinade, Sweet Onion, Green Onion, Cucumber, Sesame Seeds, Chili Flakes, Spicey Mayo, Furikake, Nori, Sushi Rice
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-JERKED HALF CHICKENUS$25.00
House Jerked Chicken, Pickled Gandules Salad, White Rice, White Sauce
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-LOMO SALTADOUS$20.00
Marinated Steak, yuca frita, tomato, onion, Saltado sauce, white rice.
L- THE OG BURGERUS$18.00
2 Smash All Beef Patties, LTO, House Pickles, American Cheese, OG Sauce, Tater Tots
- SUNNY EGGUS$3.00
- BACONUS$4.00
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L- TEMPURA FISH TACOSUS$16.00
snapper, corn tortilla, tropical slaw coconut salsa matcha, ginger
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-TROPICAL SHRIMP & GRITSUS$26.00
Mexican Purple Corn Grits, Shrimp, Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Diabla-Encocado Sauce, Kale, Leche De Tigre
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00
L-Grill RomaneUS$12.00
Vegetarian Cesar Dressing, Pickle Onion, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Pickle Ginger, Cucumber, Pineapple, Onion, Breaded Croutons, Parm
- SHRIMPUS$12.00
- DAIRY ALLERGYUS$0.00
- DON'T MAKEUS$0.00
- GLUTEN / CELIACUS$0.00
- NUT ALLERGYUS$0.00
- SHELLFISH ALERGYUS$0.00
- TOGETHERUS$0.00
- MAKE DELUXEUS$4.00
- BERKYUS$0.00

What 111 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Innovative
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Hot spot
Durham
Best Ambience
Durham
Innovative
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Lively
Durham
Most Booked

Review summary

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Aaktun Coffee + Bar offers an inviting atmosphere with a "wonderful and cozy" vibe, perfect for both romantic and friendly gatherings. Guests rave about the "extraordinary food" crafted by Chef Oscar Diaz, and the "fantastic" service led by attentive staff like Jazzy and Juan David. Despite some service inconsistencies and a "loud" music atmosphere, the restaurant's "beautiful and comfy space," delightful "cocktails," and diverse menu make it a must-visit. With standout dishes like "jerk chicken," "ceviche," and "pork belly," Aaktun promises a memorable dining experience.

111 Reviews

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Steve VIP
Raleigh9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, unique craft cocktails, super attentive service and chill vibe. We'll be back soon!!
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Neal VIP
Raleigh14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service combines with very good food. Super vibe and a mix of Mexican / Miami vibe. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service and the food was delicious. Recommended.
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Ayana
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in the staff was friendly and attentive. Our waitress was super helpful with recommendations and friendly. We order the TROPICAL SHRIMP & GRITS, L-BREAD AND BUTTER, TEMPURA FISH TACOS, and Goat Cheese Cheesecake and everything was delicious.
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Veronica VIP
Tampa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and it was a great time. Our server Katrina explained the menu, provided excellent descriptions so it was easy for our group to decide what to get. She was very attentive and just the best attitude.
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Kristin VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A very cool vibe inside and the booths provided a great atmosphere for big groups. The drinks were fun and strong. The food was pretty good with a lot of great options.
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Laura
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They have a time limit on their tables… not advertised… But after having been seated at 10 till six… Ordering $250 worth of food our party was figuring out our bill at the end because the server had charged the wrong parties… Apparently we took too long… Because as we were setting up our Ubers to come and get us… Our server came over and told us that we had to leave immediately because there was a time limit on the table… it was 7:45…I thought the food was great… I thought the service was great… But really this just left a really bad taste in my mouth for this place… There wasn’t a line… There was no one waiting for our table… And we were in the process of leaving and would’ve left sooner but for the server messing up our bill … I don’t think I’m gonna repeat this one… But I would just advise caution if anyone wants to check it out…
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Sue VIP
Raleigh6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good but there was bartender girl with the worst attitude
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Avery
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks, and service! Highly highly recommend the goat cheese cheesecake
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Brandon
Raleigh22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Inventive cocktails and delicious, creative food. Can’t wait to go back!!
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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

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Additional information

Neighbourhood
Durham
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Oscar Diaz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://aaktun.info/
Phone number
(919) 251-9862

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Menu

LUNCH MENU

L-BREAD AND BUTTERUS$7.00

L-PAPAYA SALADUS$12.00

L-JIBARRITOUS$17.00

L-HULI HULI CHICKEN SKEWERSUS$16.00

L-YUZU CEVICHEUS$23.00

L-SHOYU POKEUS$23.00

L-JERKED HALF CHICKENUS$25.00

L-LOMO SALTADOUS$20.00

L- THE OG BURGERUS$18.00

L- TEMPURA FISH TACOSUS$16.00

L-TROPICAL SHRIMP & GRITSUS$26.00

L-Grill RomaneUS$12.00

What 111 people are saying

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