Cocoa Cinnamon
2627 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC
Crema's Take
“Cocoa Cinnamon shines brightest with their hot drinks, where carefully crafted cappuccinos and lattes reveal real care and skill, though their iced offerings can feel a bit thin and watery. The space itself has a gem-like quality that keeps people coming back—it's a genuine sit-and-linger spot with genuine warmth from staff, even if the service can feel a little reserved. Fair warning: the food selection is minimal and skews adventurous rather than comforting, so come for the espresso-focused drinks and the vibe, not for pastry pairings.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
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,…
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…
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…
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.
Good coffee and cool vibes. Almost no food options and the only gluten free option was a ball that looked a lot like bird seed. I took a pass so can’t comment on how it was. The dude working the register had the why are you bothering me attitude. The hilarious cherry on top was…
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…
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