Durham · Durham County, NC

Best coffee in Durham

Scout analyzed 71 Durham places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

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Typical spend

$35

Typical visit

58 min

Best neighborhoods for coffee

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Downtown

2 matching spots

Bull Durham

1 matching spots

Old West Durham

1 matching spots

Central Park

1 matching spots

Tuscaloosa -Lakewood

1 matching spots

City Center

1 matching spots

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Bull Durham

PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails

PRESS is a good spot for a casual coffee, crepe, or cocktail. Plan for a 1-2 hour visit, spending around $10-35 per person, especially if enjoying the outdoor seating at American Tobacco Campus.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$10–$35 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Old West Durham

Cloche Coffee

Cloche Coffee is a good spot for a quick solo coffee break or a casual meet-up with a friend, typically lasting under an hour. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for drinks and light snacks.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Bean Traders

Bean Traders is a comfortable coffee shop good for a quick stop or a longer, relaxed solo outing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $5-15 per person for coffee and a snack.

FoodShoppingWellness

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Central Park

Foster Street Coffee

This coffee shop is good for a quick stop to grab a drink and a light bite, perhaps before starting a workday or as a break during a solo outing. Expect to spend $5-$15 for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar

Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar is suitable for a casual meal or coffee break, fitting well into a longer day of errands or as a low-key dinner spot. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Cocoa Cinnamon

Cocoa Cinnamon is a good spot for a casual coffee, tea, or drinking chocolate break, especially with its outdoor seating. Plan for about an hour and expect to spend $5-15 per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Tuscaloosa -Lakewood

Guglhupf Restaurant

Guglhupf is a German-inspired restaurant with a bakery, good for a relaxed meal or coffee, or a casual dinner. Expect to spend $20-$60 per person for an hour and a half visit, potentially pairing with nearby shopping or a walk.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$20–$60 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

City Center

Unscripted Durham - JDV by Hyatt

This hotel offers a cafe, restaurant/bar, and a rooftop pool, suitable for an evening out or a weekend stay. Expect to spend $30-$100 per person for drinks or a meal over a couple of hours.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$100 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking