"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 expected. Pastry selection is somewhat limited. Nice that they have a water station. Parking is pretty limited. The space inside is nice to work at."

"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 believe I got the amuleto with caramel drizzle and a ham and cheese croissant."

"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."

"Not a good look when a business posts that they’re open until 6 and you go in at 5:45 to a barista who rolls their eyes at you and says “it depends on what you want me to make for you” to determine whether you’re worth the bother. (I wanted a cup of hot tea to go and double checked their hours before deciding to walk there from home, then felt so unwelcome I decided not to place an order). I worked in food service for a couple decades of my life and just don’t get this kind of attitude."

"My favorite coffee beans in Durham but as of this post too expensive for me now. Understandably their prices have gone up. A $5 plain cappuccino is a good indicator of overall prices I think. The inside is cute, and occasionally a good reading or study spot, but it is popular and there are few spots with outlets if you are bringing a laptop, something to keep in mind. I always have great service."