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Best coffee shops in Durham

Our guide to specialty coffee in Durham: 5 verified shops, including Bean Traders, Cocoa Cinnamon and Joe Van Gogh. Durham has one of the deeper specialty coffee benches in the Southeast, anchored by homegrown roasters and a downtown that takes its espresso seriously. You'll find shops that roast their own beans alongside multi-roaster bars pouring guest coffees from around the world.

5 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

Durham's skyline under a dramatic sky
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