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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7
4.7
86 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 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
    (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 86 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
  • 4.5Value

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 delights with its vibrant atmosphere and "amazing" food. Diners love the "superb" flavors, generous portions, and "phenomenal" service. The decor is a beautiful nod to tropical paradises, enhancing the dining experience. While noise levels can be high, the "great vibe" makes it perfect for fun gatherings.

86 Reviews
  1. Eveline

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and ambience, fast service. Loud music, on the pricier side, tables are rather close together. Will definitely be returning!

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  2. Jamaal

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Valentine's Day and it was our first time trying this restaurant. Food was great! Very flavorful and great presentation. Good portion sizes as well. We had a two top table that was pretty small. It was hard to have more than one dish at a time with our drinks and able to eat comfortably. Would have loved a little more space to spread out.

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  3. Jason

    Unspecified

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service wasn’t great. The coffee came so late especially my partner which came as we were ready to leave. The papaya salad wasn’t great. The music was so loud. The only decent thing was the coffee otherwise the experience was a huge miss

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  4. Jennifer

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place in RTP. Food, service, interior are fantastic! I highly recommend this amazing restaurant. Papaya Salad, shrimp & grits, fish tacos, pan & butter and lattes… Best!

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  5. Gregory

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is so beautiful and the food is amazing. I stop by here for the coffee shop or a meal almost once a week. One of the best spots in Durham.

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  6. Sara

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic jerk chicken. Just amazing. Service was lovely.

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  7. Juan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot, can't wait to go back. Food was delicious, ambiance was great and the service was outstanding.

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  8. Alejandra

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good - nothing to rave about. Service was exceptional. They have a DJ and it was a bit lout for me, but some ppl like that.

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  9. Sydney

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food and drinks in the Durham area! Great vibes and awesome service!

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  10. Christen

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite. The food and ambience were perfection and an apropos segue after seeing a Mexican opera in Raleigh! Our mesero, Alberto, was friendly, knowledgeable, and appropriately attentive. Drinks were balanced and delicious. The Restaurant Week tasting menus was delicious. Best ceviche I’ve ever had in the US (so far) and certainly in NC. All of the dishes were beautiful, arrived quickly, and full of flavor. Looking forward to coming back!

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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 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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