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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.6
4.6
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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.

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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
  • 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 25 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

25 Reviews

  1. Hannah

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, amazing service. And really cool vibes. It is very very loud inside - so not the best spot for conversation, families, or catching up: but a fantastic spot for fun.

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  2. Christina

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Please note reservations is important. Food was excellent. I ordered calamari, tropical shrimp, ceviche, burger and short ribs, service from Juan and other staff was outstanding. Also the decor is amazing. Music is loud but I enjoyed the energy it gives. I will be returning with friends!

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  3. Jane

    VIP

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, the curry mussels, tostados crab and encodado were amazing!

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  4. Christine

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is incredible!!! This is definitely a must try!

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  5. Benton

    VIP

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Brooks

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a bit louder than I wanted but loved everything else!

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  9. 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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  10. 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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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 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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