Bean Traders

So cute and so well-run. A great local staple. Bagels, scones, quiches, pies, waffles, coffee, tea, and smoothies. Super kind staff and plenty of parking and seating!

Awesome coffee & espresso and awesome people! Love the vibes here. Definitely a top Durham coffee shop. Great place to work/study or to meet up with a friend or small group. Fun drink options ranging from traditional espresso options and funky cold brew smoothies!

The vanilla latte was amazing!! Lots of seating options, but still full when we came. I can see why!

This coffee shop has a great atmosphere and plenty of space for people to work. There’s a variety of different size tables to sit at which is nice. The waffles are really good. I did order an iced latte and it was okay, nothing to rave about. I felt like it was too bitter for me to finish. Prices were decent compared to other places. I just wasn’t feeling the coffee as much.

Absolutely fantastic coffee and breakfast. But it’s also very slow. My coffee was cold by the time my waffle was finished and I had to stand at the counter just waiting for a long time. My only suggestion would be bring slow food to the table when people are dining in.

This place is terrific. Great coffee, great pastries, an old school coffee shop vibe. But man oh man is the service slow. You can easily wait 15 min (in 2 successive lines) for a muffin and drip coffee. Send in the operations people and make this place perfect!

Great coffee and baked goods. Nice indoor and outdoor spaces to sit and drink your coffee; solo, socially, or even for a work meeting. Very friendly staff. A bit pricey, and the service is consistently very slow, but worth the price and wait.

The service for to-go coffee is SO slow. They offer an order ahead service but you the quickest you could order a coffee for is 30 minutes. We figured we would go ahead and order as we were on our way and it would likely be ready in less than 30… but no, 30 minutes was accurate for 2 cappuccinos to-go. Since it takes the same amount of time, you might as well drive to Joe Van Gogh for better quality and less of a wait, if you’re just having coffee.

Staple coffee shop in the triangle. If you like coffee/tea you should definitely make a stop. Atmosphere is fantastic and staff is done of the nicest/helpful you will meet

My partner and I have been here a few times now. Coffee, waffles, the vibe, and the staff are all great! Their coffee is delicious and we love coming here to read or just hang and enjoy a cup of Joe.