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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7
4.7
138 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American
704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 138 people are saying

Aaktun Coffee + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 Ambiance

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Lively

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aaktun Coffee + Bar is a vibrant addition to the Durham dining scene, known for its "outstanding food" and "amazing cocktails." Guests rave about the tropical ambiance reminiscent of a "Mexican Riviera," and the attentive service. While the atmosphere can be "loud," the innovative menu and "delicious" dishes make it a must-visit.

138 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    Raleigh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Excellent service. I have loads of food allergies. I REALLY appreciated that the server asked about dietary restrictions AND WROTE THEM DOWN right out of the box!!

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  2. Sreerama

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food but the quantity is little less for the price.

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  3. Jessica

    San Francisco14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was lovely. Food is ok. Drinks are yummy and fun. And not watered down. We enjoyed and may go back again someday.

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  4. Carol

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant. The food and service are always top notch!

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  5. Linda VIP

    Columbus13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, excellent service, and delicious food. Fun place to go with a group, to share tapas and delicious cocktails. We particularly enjoyed the ceviche, the charred Brussels and the curry mussels. Order the bread, too. You won’t regret it. This place is great.

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  6. Andrew VIP

    Raleigh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, outstanding service. Great atmosphere

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  7. Ayanna

    Raleigh5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time experience & had a good time! We altered our reservation & had to be seated on the patio area instead of the main dining section, but experience was still good. DJ was awesome (couldn’t hear much outside, but was a good vibe while we were inside). There were no umbrellas available during our reservation, but we still enjoyed ourselves. Service was a tad bit slower than expected, but food was a solid 10/10. Not sure if we had slower service because we were away from the main area, but did expect more. Usually restaurants with ambiance don’t always have taste to match, but honestly it was awesome. Portions were great, along with flavor. I would definitely go back. If you want photo opps. & good vibes I would definitely sit inside! I will go back again soon & update this experience! The coffee is 11/10!

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  8. cherine

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The elevated ambience of the tropical plants and the outstanding service and the amazing food made this a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Col was a genuinely fantastic server that made sure our party was taken care of. The food is unlike any restaurant I know and the $55pp 4 course fixed price meal was phenomenal!

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  9. Phillip VIP

    Raleigh10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Exceptionally flavorful with both our meals and dessert. Will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes.

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  10. cristy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time here for a lovely brunch with my girlfriends! I will definitely make a point to come back again. The ambience, food, cocktails, service were top notch! I felt like we were transported to a Mexican Riviera. Do not let the picnic tables and cafe in the front fool you. This was great for those needing a quick informal bite. Make the effort to make reservations for the sit-down dining and be transported away to a Mexican seaside resort! We all had a tropical passion cocktail to start. Shared appetizers of the pan y butter, grilled romaine and ceviche served with plantain chips....yum! I ordered the tropical shrimp and grits, my mind and taste buds were blown away! It was a large entree, enough for leftovers! Selena, our server was attentive. Give this place a shot, you will not be disappointed!

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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for Aaktun Coffee + Bar

704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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