Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.6

28 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

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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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
Area
Durham
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Innovative
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Lively
Durham
Innovative
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Lively

Review summary

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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.

28 Reviews

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Susan
Raleigh
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service needs to tighten up. Servers were very pleasant but lots of gaps and mistakes.
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Sheldon
VIP
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second trip and will not be my last! Really great overall experience with the food that was supported by the service as well!
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Carla
VIP
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They didn’t have a big birthday celebration which is what I wanted however everything else was excellent!
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Hannah
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days 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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Christina
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
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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Jane
VIP
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
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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Christine
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 December 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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Benton
VIP
Raleigh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 December 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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Scott
VIP
Raleigh
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 7 December 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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Paige
Raleigh
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on 7 December 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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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 48 times today

704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

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Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://aaktun.info/
Phone number
(919) 251-9862

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What 28 people are saying

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