Whisk & Rye
3401 University Dr Suite 5, Durham, NC
Crema's Take
“This Durham bakehouse draws a devoted following for its genuinely creative specialty drinks, particularly their iced lattes featuring unexpected milk alternatives that elevate the experience beyond standard coffee shop fare. The quiet, laptop-friendly atmosphere makes it a natural gathering spot, though the pastry selection seems to lean toward individual treats rather than traditional breads, so manage expectations accordingly. When the coffee and baked goods hit, they're exceptional—but reviews suggest consistency issues that might require you to visit at the right moment to experience what fans are raving about.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Whisk & Rye has great coffee and lots of vegan pastry options to choose from. Their chocolate croissant is my favorite! Seating is limited but there is a covered outdoor area that we ended up sitting at on a busy Saturday. There is a small parking lot out front where parking is…
Cute small bakery and coffee shop. The orange vanilla latte with macadamia milk that I tried was nicely flavored, not too sweet, refreshing. The pastries however just did not do it for me. There are the usual assortment of some cookies and croissants, but nothing particularly…
Fresh made pastries every day. Best banana bread I've ever had. The sea salt on top with the chocolate bits in it, I could eat so much of🤭 I had take out the first time and dined in the second time. Both were amazing experiences and the shop is cute, clean and friendly. Oh I…
Top tier experience every time I visit. The carrot cake latte is DELICIOUS! Try it iced. The croissants are huge and the customer service is excellent. Very community-centric spot with great coffee that is roasted in-house
So sincerely disappointing. I’ve wanted to try this place for a while. The coffee was so burnt that it was not drinkable and this $4 croissant was as hard as a rock. Straight to the trash. Waste of money. I hate leaving bad reviews but geez.
Stopped in to check it out, not a big selection but good looking sweets. Had a couple good large cookies. Had hoped for some breads/loaves or rolls or focaccia, but they seem to focus on treats. Counter person said every other day they have different savory croissants (but…
Crema Reviews
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