Cocoa Cinnamon - Old West Durham
Cocoa Cinnamon’s Old West Durham location is the perfect spot for a little pick-me-up for anyone exploring Duke’s campus or Ninth Street. Pop in for a carefully crafted beverage brewed with beans from Little Waves Coffee Roasters. Whether you’re on the go or looking to take a load off for a bit, you’re sure to find what you need here.
Cuisines
- Coffeehouse/Café
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Map
Google Rating
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Better than Starbucks, but not as good as other local craft coffee shops like Joe Van Gogh, Liturgy, or Fare & Fellow etc.
The staff is nice enough but a little bit terse. I ordered a decaf cortado and the micro foam was pretty rough and it tasted burnt — not as good as I expected.
Pastry selection is somewhat limited. Nice that they have a water station. Parking is pretty limited. The space inside is nice to work at. -
Love their atmosphere and hot drinks. Unfortunately they’re iced drinks don’t have much flavor for me even when drinking before the ice melts. Sometimes tastes watery. The hot drinks tho have more flavor and are usually pretty fluffy. Expensive but worth a try at some point.
I believe I got the amuleto with caramel drizzle and a ham and cheese croissant. -
There are coffee shops, and then there are gems. Cocoa Cinnamon would be said gem. The cappuccinos and lattes are wonderful, as expected, but the soul of CC is something special. Don’t forget to indulge in the homemade pastries.
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I’ve come to this Cocoa Cinnamon many times. I always get the iced latte. I do mean to try something else but the iced latte is just so good. I put 3 squirts of simple syrup in it myself and it’s the best. Usually there isn’t too much of a wait. Today I didn’t wait at all. I ordered my usual and a chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are really good. They get most their baked goods from local bakeries. They always make my coffee pretty quick. It’s always packed with people working and meeting with others. I never have time to hang out but it definitely seems like a nice place to enjoy your coffee. The barista wasn’t as friendly today as the other ones but she made my iced coffee really good so I didn’t mind. The staff are always wearing masks at this location, it’s no problem for me. I’ll definitely be back it’s really really good coffee. I highly recommend giving them a try.
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I used to live two blocks north from this Cocoa Cinnamon location during my two years in grad school and would order from here at least twice a week. I have so many good memories of studying here after class and seeing friends randomly drop in. The coffee is actually incredible, and I mainly ordered iced lattes like the Amuleto. I’d also go to the other two locations but not as often. As soon as March 2020 hit, this location took sanitation and safety very seriously, quickly implementing contactless ordering and pickup. I remember when they also sold their iced ternura coffee in quarts, which I was so excited about, especially because they had an option with almond milk. Although I graduated in 2020 and moved away, I still regularly purchase ground beans from Little Waves’ website (with a longer break in 2025)! I’m drinking a cup of Ternura right now. I want to credit Ternura, Amor Prohibido, and Positive Pressure for helping me through grad school. I still visit Durham every year and come in person to this location. I haven’t really found any other local roasters that I want to support like this one. :)
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