Cocoa Cinnamon is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

1. Cocoa Cinnamon

8.8
420 W Geer St (Foster St), Durham, NC
Coffee Shop · 75 tips and reviews

Jonno S.Jonno Schmidt: Fantastic Cappuccino! Drinking chocolate is like liquid heaven.

Marissa B.Marissa B.: Must try the latte inspired by Nina Simone sweetened with molasses. It's wonderful, tasty, & creative!

Chloe B.Chloe Benjamin: They have parking, and the best latte I've had on the entire East Coast. Good place to bring the dog for outdoor seating too.

Bean Traders is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

2. Bean Traders

8.6
105-249 W NC Highway 54 (at Fayetteville Rd.), Durham, NC
Coffee Shop · 77 tips and reviews

Gabriel L.Gabriel Lowe: Fantastic cappucinos and lattes. These folks love what they do and it shows in the presentation and quality!

ᴡ H.ᴡ Hinson: The habenero iced mocha is amazing! Try it with skim no whip.

Mark S.Mark Simpson-Vos: Iced latte in a mason jar...southern java heaven

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

3. Starbucks

8.5
3801 Guess Rd, Durham, NC
Coffee Shop · 45 tips and reviews

R. J.R. J.: Venti Vanilla bean frappucino with three shots of espresso on top with carmel drizzle. Best ever!!!

Rhonda L.Rhonda Lacey: Pumpkin spice latte....yum!!

Leigh S.Leigh Stovall: this IS the best Starbucks I just wanted to reiterate that fact. I highly recommend the salted caramel mocha frappuccino. They are amazing! And try a blueberry yogurt muffin warmed up!

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

4. Starbucks

8.2
4834 NC Hwy 55 (at Parkwest Crossing), Durham, NC
Coffee Shop · 16 tips and reviews

Rhea W.Rhea Ward: The White Chocolate Mocha w/ Caramel drizzle is awesome!!

Kimberly L.Kimberly Lafay: Mint mocha frap! Mmmmmmm

Damond N.Damond Nollan: Venti skinny sugar-free caramel latte. Guilt free with plenty of punch.

Joe Van Gogh is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

5. Joe Van Gogh

7.7
1104 Broad St Ste B (at Englewood Ave), Durham, NC
Café · 18 tips and reviews

Cody C.Cody Carroll: Rose vanilla latte is great! Also, to-go lids are to the left of the entrance as you come in.

Savannah C.Savannah Cabrera: Lattes are great, but no where to sit.

Jonno S.Jonno Schmidt: Great coffee store that serves fantastic coffee. Love the cortado and cappuccin made with Joe van Gogh beans. Place is always busy, so come at off peak times to find seating. Delicious croissants too!

Guglhupf Artisan Bakery, Restaurant & Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

6. Guglhupf Artisan Bakery, Restaurant & Café

9.2
2706 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (at Hope Valley Rd), Durham, NC
Bakery · 87 tips and reviews

Rose L.Rose Lane: The brunch is delicious, but you're missing out if you don't stop by the bakery--amazing! And delicious lattes, although mine was a bit cold.

Patricia B.Patricia Bradby: Vanilla iced chai latte....so yummy.

Bev D.Bev Dessert: Delicious Farmer's omelets and a Mocha latte

Parker and Otis is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

7. Parker and Otis

8.6
112 S Duke St (at W Peabody St), Durham, NC
Gourmet Store · 102 tips and reviews

Lucy M.Lucy McKinstry: Cheapest (while still good) latte in durham. Also good for lunch. Irresistably convenient from West Village.

BullCityChrisBullCityChris: It's all great. Lattes are excellent and the scones are amazing.

Lori S.Lori Schwarze: Baristas are awesome! The perfect latte!

Cocoa Cinnamon is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

8. Cocoa Cinnamon

8.2
2627 Hillsborough Rd (Trent Drive), Durham, NC
Coffee Shop · 15 tips and reviews

Lydia V.Lydia VanWormer: New locale with more seating than the original. Eclectic decor, global vibe, friendly baristas. Latte choices are unique, incorporating different spices. Black pepper gives a perfect, warm kick!! 👌🏼

Holly D.Holly D: easily one of my favorite coffeeshops in the area. try the francesco for something fun (seltzer, espresso, cardamom, honey)!

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Dulce is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

9. Dulce

8.7
5826 Fayetteville Rd Ste 106 (at Geneva Dr), Durham, NC
Café · 26 tips and reviews

T-Rox M.T-Rox Monty: Pastries, French macarons, and paninis from the cafe. All awesome! The caramel iced latte is smooth and delicious.

Heather G.Heather G: The fruit torte was amazing!! Cannot wait to come back and try breakfast!

Francine S.Francine Stefan: The dulce de leche cookie is amazing!

Bull Street Gourmet and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

10. Bull Street Gourmet and Market

7.5
3710 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 15 tips and reviews

LizLiz: Try the lattes. Super good

Greg C.Greg Coates: Try the iced caramel latte on a hot summer day. Hits the spot.

Jason B.Jason Baxter: Waffles, hash brown bowls, and grits are all great

Saladelia is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

11. Saladelia

7.8
4201 University Dr (btw Shannon Rd & Westgate Dr), Durham, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Abby W.Abby Wu: Espresso drinks and service are always awesome. This place is great to study at or meet friends

Nick D.Nick DiColandrea: Chicken melt without mayo is spot on for a cold day with a side of butternut squash soup!

Will H.Will Harrison: I love this place, but why are all the tables wobbly?

Monuts Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

12. Monuts Donuts

9.0
1002 9th St (at W Knox St), Durham, NC
Café · 34 tips and reviews

Tohm S.Tohm Sansani: Grab a seat at the bar. All donuts and egg sandwiches are great.

Rebecca B.Rebecca Brese: Great local hang. Food is great and staff is friendly.

Naveeshini N.Naveeshini Nair: Donuts were great!

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

13. Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

8.3
3710 Shannon Rd (at Old Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 22 tips and reviews

hh: They have some interesting dairy free soy based fro yo flavored in butter rum and coconut now! So yummy! Love their espresso flavored bubble teas with unsweetened soy and no added sugar 😋😋😋

hh: Vegan cinnamon soy fro yo!!!! So amazing 🍃 their chocolate mint too!! Vegan options so good🙂

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: You can find their daily flavors on their Facebook page, if you want to know beforehand!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

14. Whole Foods Market

8.6
621 Broad St (at W Main St), Durham, NC
Grocery Store · 48 tips and reviews

Angie Y.Angie Y.: The bakery is a wonderland. I love the fruit tarts and the cappuccino chocolate chip cookies.

Amy L.Amy Lewis: Try the awesome vegan carrot cupcakes from the bakery with Tofutti icing!

Jackie K.Jackie K: Either more hippies need to walk/ride their bikes here or they need a parking deck. Its always a madhouse getting in and out.

Barnes & Noble is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Durham.

15. Barnes & Noble

8.3
8030 Renaissance Pkwy (The Streets at Southpoint), Durham, NC
Bookstore · 12 tips and reviews

DurhamfoodieDurhamfoodie: Pick up a copy of the Food Lovers' Guide to Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill. It's the perfect gift for the foodies in your life!

Wolfe H.Wolfe Hight: One of the nicest stores anywhere.

TJTJ: Calendars and planners are always 50% off after Dec. 25th.