Bean Traders

Waited 45 minutes for an iced latte and a bagel. They were busy. But when my order came up, it was a carrot muffin. They made no effort to fix it. So I had to ask for a refund. They wouldn't even let me have the iced latte!!! Terrible customer service

We love this place! My kids are two and three, taking them anywhere is an adventure, but I want them to experience life outside of spaces exclusively curated for children. Bean Traders is perfect for that!

If you don't have little ones, then it is an awesome down to earth coffee shop with amazing drinks and food, a cozy productive atmosphere, and an incredibly kind staff. I even go here, in my limited time without the kids, to get things done on my laptop while drinking the best Chai Latte in Durham.

If you do have littles, then here is why this should be a go-to real world spot. It will make you feel like you are doing an outing for you even with toddlers in tow.
Their food is kid friendly, pastries, bagels, and the BEST waffles in town, so you can find something for even the pickiest eater.
The staff is patient. When my three year old wants to order independently they engage with him, and they never make us feel like a burdensome customer.
The atmosphere is a little more bustling than other cafes, so the kids don't stick out as too noisy, and all of the customers have been sweet and apparently unbothered by our presence.
A lot of the set-up is independent-kid friendly, so my three year old can get his own napkin, water, and straw which means I don't have to, and he can be proud he did it himself.
Finally, they have a massive chalk wall that is always supplied with a large box of chalk. So, when the kids have finished eating, I can sip my coffee while they play.

This is my go to place, I always loved it here, the coffee, and pies and scones. But the pie I got today looks a bit pathetic....

Hands down my favorite coffee shop these days. I love the menu, I love the staff, and I love the vibe.

The Flavored Cold Brew is my lifeblood.

During this time, staff and signs are rude. The bathroom is closed, and they fail to call or text you when it is ready. I came in and they sent me out to the car and I waited over 20 minutes and staff had let our milkshakes warm up because I could not wait in the store. This used to be one of my favorite places, and to add to the insult, I drove 40 minutes just come here today and was treated so poorly, my husband and I will not be back nor will I meet anyone here.

The food is delicious, the service is below average (they regularly get orders wrong), and the wait times are absolutely absurd, I usually have to wait 30-45 minutes in line before ordering, and then another 20-30 minutes before I get any food, the food is also put out when it's ready, so if two people order two waffles, it's very likely the first person will get their waffle and then it will be another 10-15 minutes before the second person gets their waffle. It's very difficult to enjoy a meal here, regardless of how good the food is (and it is very good)

Staff is super nice and coffee and food are great. It does seem to be on the pricey side but the quality is worth it. Scones and mochas tend to be my go-to.

One of the best coffee place in the triangle. Love the hot chocolate, chocolate habanero and espresso shake. Haven’t tried their food but surely it’s good.. great vibes, great hangout place.

This is my favorite coffee shop in South Durham! Fantastic drip coffee, waffles, pastries and right next door to a great gym to work it all off. Great place to get some work done or just hang out with friends.

Support your local coffee roasters! Bought a 5# bag of their "Panama" naturally processed light roast (included pour-over cone to show scale). Very knowledgeable about their products, stop on by if near Southpoint!