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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7
4.7
119 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 44 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Diaz
  • 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

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aaktun Coffee + Bar offers a vibrant and trendy atmosphere with "amazing food" and "unique craft cocktails." Patrons appreciate the "super attentive service" and "creative dishes." While some note the service could improve and the music is loud, the overall experience is praised for its "fantastic food" and "beautiful decor."
119 Reviews
  1. Louis

    Washington DC10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was unique and tasty. Hip vibe, but music was super loud. Service was slower than I would've liked. And everything is very pricey (shareables portions for entree prices). Great place for young professionals, I suppose.

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  2. CatPalmtree

    Raleigh3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    the small plates were excellent, the entrees were good, but arrived at different times and two of them weren’t hot. as far as the service goes, i felt it was lacking- our server was sweet but was clearly in the weeds and no one seemed to be helping her, aside from people running food for her. this resulted in us sitting down for our 7:15 reservation and not even having drinks on the table at almost 8:00. it just seemed like no one has been trained to serve in a more fine dining setting. if you’re going to insist that we order everything at once so you can course it out, that’s fine, but we shouldn’t be sitting at the table with no drinks, and no one coming around for LONG stretches of time. luckily we were enjoying visiting with our friends, but dang. i can’t see us rushing back to eat here until they work the kinks out regarding the service. bummer because the food really was tasty.

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  3. Katie

    Raleigh17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was exceptional. I would 100% return

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    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Tulum, they get the point across. Good all around vibes

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  5. Sandy

    Raleigh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really fun new addition to Durham's food scene. Our server, Cat, was delightful and the food was creative and delicious.

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  6. Austin VIP

    Raleigh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. But at 5:30pm on a sunday, the DJ was blasting the music to a point where I could barely hear the person I was eating with. We kept having to repeat ourselves which took away from the experience.

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  7. Steve VIP

    Raleigh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and food tasted amazing. Drinks are a little pricey and the DJ was playing music super loud which made it hard to talk across the table. However, I will definitely be coming back to try more menu items and would recommend to anyone local or passing through Durham.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Very into this place service was STRUGGLING and food took way way too long. BUT it’s a vibe, and the food taste great. Big props to the DJ!

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  10. Neal VIP

    Raleigh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Aaktun Coffee + Bar

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
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