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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.6
4.6
20 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Phone number
    (919) 251-9862
  • 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 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Lively

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aaktun Coffee + Bar offers a "beautiful ambiance" with "mind-blowing flavors" and "divine" coffees and sandwiches. The "service is getting into their groove," but the "food is excellent" with generous portions. Enjoy signature cocktails amidst a lively atmosphere, though some find the music volume challenging. Perfect for brunch or an upbeat night out.

20 Reviews
  1. Benton

    VIP

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, something for everyone, nice place for boozy brunch.

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time for dinner at this restaurant the servers were very attentive the food was excellent and as new parents we really appreciated that they had room for us with our stroller and a diaper changing station in one of the bathrooms. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

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  3. Paige

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First experience here (a couple weeks ago): great food, absolutely atrocious service. Everyone from the hostess, to our waitress to the manager. Decided to try again given that the first time was shortly after opening. This experience: mediocre food, mediocre service. Not worth a 3rd visit.

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  4. Patricia

    VIP

    Raleigh

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was with my granddaughter celebrating her birthday. With the help of our friendly waitstaff Samuel, we chose the Crab Tostones as our appetizer with mock cocktails adorably decorated with paper umbrellas. We chose the short rib and pork belly entrees which we shared loved.

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  5. Matthew

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved Jaylene. Her service was perfect. Most of the the food was good and presented very nicely.. Snapper tacos were really good. The drinks were pricey but stellar. The papaya salad was not interesting.. The noise and THUNDERING BASS of the "music" does not go over well with us older adults who simply want to have a nice meal and enjoy our companions . We'd return if it were not for the booming base.

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  6. Ashley

    Caribbean

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is beautiful. Really loved the decor and vibes. The drinks were also really good.

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  7. Tim

    VIP

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the interior decor beautiful. Portions were large and sharable. The ceviche was particularly good. The service was pleasant but not uniformly attentive, food and drinks were a bit slow to arrive. Give them a break on the service - this place has only been open a month - I'm sure it will get better. We definitely plan to come back!

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  8. NanyM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great atmosphere and service! Every dish from appetizers to entrees were all delicious. Our waiter Juan David was so attentive and gave great recommendations. Not to mention the DJ’s kept us hyped the whole night! Can’t wait to go back :-)

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my first time here and I thought it was alright. Our reservation was 7:15pm but we were not seated until 7:45pm. The music was also loud. The food was pricey for what it was, but I did appreciate the innovative appearance. I can't say there was a dish that really stood out to me for dinner. I have heard great things about the brunch menu so I will try that next time.

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  10. Rahat

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Great food & service, and the place is very beautiful! The DJ music was extremely too loud, impossible to even hear myself let alone the guests I came to dinner with. Was not going with the dinner vibe. Would come back not in the evening when there’s such loud music.

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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 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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