The Can Opener
205 S Gregson St, Durham, NC
Crema's Take
“This Durham rooftop gem brings together excellent coffee and an ever-rotating lineup of food trucks, making it equally suited for a solo work session or a group hangout with serious views of the city. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance of being genuinely welcoming whether you're settling in for hours with your laptop or stopping by for a specialty drink and live entertainment like their Tuesday open mic comedy nights. With ample indoor and outdoor seating, free parking, and a team that actually seems to enjoy being there, it feels less like a coffee shop pit stop and more like discovering your new favorite neighborhood third place.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
The Can Opener is now one of my favorite places in Durham. I really enjoyed how laid back this food truck park is and the fact that it features an indoor bar and coffee shop. I spent time enjoying the weather, the adorable dogs on the patio while sipping delicious cocktails and…
5 stars feels disrespectful, but it’s the highest they’ll let me go so here we are. The Can Opener somehow manages to be a food truck park, bar, and coffee spot without causing an identity crisis, and honestly? It works. The vibes are immaculate, like if your coolest friend…
We came on a Tuesday and it just happened to be open mic comedy it was 10/10. We laughed the whole time! They drinks are great and the food trucks are good. The bartenders are nice and it feels like being around friends! 10/10 recommend.
Love the rooftop seating. Has great views of the surrounding area. I took off one star for service because the food truck workers seem to be hiding from view in the trucks, so it’s hard to look inside and confirm a worker is actually present in the truck. That’s something I’d…
Originally came for the Andia’s Ice Cream at the double decker bus food truck, but it has quickly become one of my favorite spots to stop by and get some work done. The coffee is great, and their lattes and cocktails are creative and delicious (especially the seasonal Toasted…
Great atmosphere, seating, and space, including TVs for sports. Parking easy around the area free street too. Lot of people also relaxing and doing work or school work. The chicken BBQ place ran out of the chicken and waffle kabob by 2:30 pm on Sunday when we got there which is…
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