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Aaktun Coffee + Bar, Durham, NC

Aaktun Coffee + Bar

4.7 (170)
$30 and under
Latin American
704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Diaz
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 170 people are saying

Aaktun Coffee + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Lively

  • Durham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aaktun Coffee + Bar dazzles patrons with its "amazing food," "outstanding service," and "superb ambiance." Guests are transported to a tropical paradise through its Tulum-inspired decor and vibrant atmosphere. While the DJ and music create a lively vibe, the "goat cheesecake" and "ceviche" are must-tries. Reservations recommended!
170 Reviews
  1. Chuck VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bit of a crap shoot, since as of 6/28/2025 they still do not have their menu on their web site. Luckily the food was pretty good. We had chicken skewers, steak and (rather fatty) short ribs. The wine list is small, but the Cotes du Rhone was good. The restaurant is attractively decorated, but VERY NOISY. Things quieted down slightly, and they were taking walk-ins, by 8:30 on a Friday night.

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  2. Wendy VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great time and amazing food! Sunday brunch is lively. Easy to forget you’re in Durham NC vs. in a tropical paradise 🤣

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  3. Deanna

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was cute, but we left before ordering because they wouldn’t accommodate my party size. We were sat at a table for 4 instead of 5. When we asked to move to another table they refused.

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  4. SydneyE VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really cute spot

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  5. Shanna

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most flavorful delicious food we’ve had in durham in a while

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  6. Orlando

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience, the fusion of cultures and cooking was incredible! Will definitely return. The cave feel inside the restaurant was also very neat!

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  7. Caroline

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Aktun. Atmosphere is so fun. Staff is professional and warm. Came for my daughter's birthday and we had an amazing evening. The goat cheesecake is a MUST this summer.

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  8. Gail

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The design of the restaurant both indoors and outdoors is extremely visually pleasing. No complaints there. The food really didn't have any flavor, I couldn't taste any seasoning. I ordered the fish tacos and the texture was great, it had a good crunch to it. I don't believe our waiter has ever waited on tables before. He was basically either nowhere to be seen for 20 minutes at a time, and we hadn't ordered our drinks yet or he was hanging out with other staff. He never came back to check on us he didn't walk by to see if we needed anything. We had to flag him down to get a refill or to get her a check. I don't think I'll be attending again. But it is very pretty

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  9. Kelly

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!! Would definitely recommend reservations!

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  10. T

    South Carolina12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aesthetic coffee shop, reminded us of Tulum, MX. One of the best teas "El Chai" we had in a while + thumbs up for having milk alternatives to choose from. Highly recommend!

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Aaktun Coffee + Bar

704 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701-3738

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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