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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7
4.7
14 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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
  • Area
    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 14 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

14 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the interior decor beautiful. Portions were large and sharable. The ceviche was particularly good. The service was pleasant but not uniformly attentive, food and drinks were a bit slow to arrive. Give them a break on the service - this place has only been open a month - I'm sure it will get better. We definitely plan to come back!

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  2. NanyM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great atmosphere and service! Every dish from appetizers to entrees were all delicious. Our waiter Juan David was so attentive and gave great recommendations. Not to mention the DJ’s kept us hyped the whole night! Can’t wait to go back :-)

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my first time here and I thought it was alright. Our reservation was 7:15pm but we were not seated until 7:45pm. The music was also loud. The food was pricey for what it was, but I did appreciate the innovative appearance. I can't say there was a dish that really stood out to me for dinner. I have heard great things about the brunch menu so I will try that next time.

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  4. Rahat

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Great food & service, and the place is very beautiful! The DJ music was extremely too loud, impossible to even hear myself let alone the guests I came to dinner with. Was not going with the dinner vibe. Would come back not in the evening when there’s such loud music.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I decided to have my birthday meeting here. The place is beautiful. There are so many sculptural plusses. The lighting was incredible- just the right soft tone for picture taking. Our waitresses was incredibly patient and efficient as was the waitress for my other party of 7. The reservation site does not allow for parties larger than 7 ppl, so we sat at different booths. Still, the food was great (thanks chefs) and served promptly, the drinks were incredible (great bartender), and we had a great time. We were there Grand Opening night. I couldn't have had a better experience. I will return for informal brunch, because the coffees and sandwiches are divine.

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  6. Spenser

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Went with a group of seven, had a reservation for 7pm. Weren’t seated until after 7:30pm and someone in our party didn’t get their first drink until 8:45pm. We spoke to about four different staff members throughout this time about service issues. It was completely unacceptable (nothing was comped, not even the drink we waited over an hour for). We asked for a wine list many times and the waitress could not describe their wine offerings at all and it took many many requests to get a printed list. I will say the food was amazing and with such a large party we got to try a lot of dishes and none disappointed. But the service was unbearable and really overshadowed what could have been a fantastic meal.

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  7. Mia

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! I recommend the short ribs, pork belly and the chicken skewers appetizer. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Bridget

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great cocktails, good entrees and forgettable dessert

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  9. ChrissyD

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the space was beautiful. The service was a bit lacking, but I think that’ll improve with time as the restaurant is open longer. Our group all felt like the prices were on the high side, then the food came out and the portions were very large. It could’ve been explained better that most of the dishes were shareable sized and we would’ve ordered very differently. Overall, it was a good experience and we will definitely return.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance feels like you are in greece...the bar was clean and eclectic! i love the peach color and the green plants! The staff was very friendly and attentive AND food and the cocktail was GREAT!!! we will come back!

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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
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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
    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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