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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7
4.7
97 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 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

What 97 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise β€’ Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Best Ambience

  • 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.

97 Reviews
  1. jason

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eh, it was cool. Please don’t yell at me πŸ˜— πŸ‘‰πŸ½πŸ‘ˆπŸ½

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  2. Ashley

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service! Menu is a bit pricey

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  3. Shaquana

    VIP

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve dined here during Lunch and Dinner. Lunch is a different vibe but they serve an amazing green chicken curry dish during lunch. Dinner was a nice vibe, music was great and the atmosphere was amazing. The server was great and very knowledgeable about dishes and she offered great recommendations. Everything was great and I’ll be returning. Starters -HULI HULI CHICKEN SKEWERS -CEVICHE DE COCO Din Din - JERKED HALF CHICKEN request for them to cook it a little longer to eliminate uncooked meat. However, it adds a crispier outer layer and it was great. - BAVETTE SALTADO was flavorful

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  4. Dee

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place , fantastic food, drinks were spot on!

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  5. Eileen

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved every dish we ordered! I suggest going to dinner during the week as it was much quieter than on Sunday morning. Order a little of everything - it's all delicious.

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  6. Marcos

    Greensboro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The side of tots were cold and dark. I ask the server if she could get me another order because the tots were cold. By the time she brought them, the tots were hot but overcooked, the sandwich that was brought with the tots was also burn, i told the server about it and she didnt offer to remake it, she told me that she will let the kitchen know to pay attention. When i got the check for the meal, nothing got discounted not even the cold burn tots. My wife and I was the first time dinning there, not impressed, i dont think we are going back there.

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  7. Heather

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, had more of a selection than what was on the menu. Would have given it 5 stars if service wasn’t sooo slow.

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  8. Katelyn

    VIP

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food but service was slow and confused with order mess-ups

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  9. Jordan

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe is awesome! Romantic or trendy/vibe spot w/ friends. The food was excellent and the drinks were good too. The service was not that excellent, but giving some latitude since it was valentine's weekend and seemed to be understaffed. They gave us water glasses but did not give any water until we asked 20 mins later. They forgot one of our appetizers. We had to ask to place an order, as it was difficult to get anyone to return. The server was very nice, informative, and friendly, just seemed unable to be attentive. Will still return.

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  10. Antonio

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience, the ambience of the restaurant and the stellar food made the trip up to Durham. The calamari was the best I've ever had.

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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Aaktun Coffee + Bar

704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

Dining areas

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
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