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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7
4.7
108 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Diaz

What 108 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 offers an inviting atmosphere with a "wonderful and cozy" vibe, perfect for both romantic and friendly gatherings. Guests rave about the "extraordinary food" crafted by Chef Oscar Diaz, and the "fantastic" service led by attentive staff like Jazzy and Juan David. Despite some service inconsistencies and a "loud" music atmosphere, the restaurant's "beautiful and comfy space," delightful "cocktails," and diverse menu make it a must-visit. With standout dishes like "jerk chicken," "ceviche," and "pork belly," Aaktun promises a memorable dining experience.
108 Reviews
  1. Ayana

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in the staff was friendly and attentive. Our waitress was super helpful with recommendations and friendly. We order the TROPICAL SHRIMP & GRITS, L-BREAD AND BUTTER, TEMPURA FISH TACOS, and Goat Cheese Cheesecake and everything was delicious.

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  2. Veronica VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and it was a great time. Our server Katrina explained the menu, provided excellent descriptions so it was easy for our group to decide what to get. She was very attentive and just the best attitude.

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  3. Kristin VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A very cool vibe inside and the booths provided a great atmosphere for big groups. The drinks were fun and strong. The food was pretty good with a lot of great options.

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  4. Laura

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They have a time limit on their tables… not advertised… But after having been seated at 10 till six… Ordering $250 worth of food our party was figuring out our bill at the end because the server had charged the wrong parties… Apparently we took too long… Because as we were setting up our Ubers to come and get us… Our server came over and told us that we had to leave immediately because there was a time limit on the table… it was 7:45…I thought the food was great… I thought the service was great… But really this just left a really bad taste in my mouth for this place… There wasn’t a line… There was no one waiting for our table… And we were in the process of leaving and would’ve left sooner but for the server messing up our bill … I don’t think I’m gonna repeat this one… But I would just advise caution if anyone wants to check it out…

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  5. Sue VIP

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good but there was bartender girl with the worst attitude

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  6. Avery

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks, and service! Highly highly recommend the goat cheese cheesecake

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  7. Brandon

    Raleigh22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inventive cocktails and delicious, creative food. Can’t wait to go back!!

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  8. Elizabeth

    Western NC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun evening! We just loved the overall vibe of Aaktun, just a wonderful and cozy atmosphere, but still fresh, with loads of plants! The wait staff was great, we loved Jazzy and she made us feel welcome and gave us a good overview of the menu for our first time visit. Food was fantastic and I Ioved my mocktail! I hear there is a great brunch, so we will definitely be back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary food, staff and space! Chef Oscar Diaz has outdone himself.

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  10. Anthony

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food and drinks, and great overall vibe!

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Aaktun Coffee + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
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704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Diaz
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