Joe Van Gogh Broad St.

JvG is the best place for a cup of coffee in the neighborhood. They have a fantastic rotation of drip coffee so you can expect something a bit different each day. They roast their coffee nearby in Hillsborough, which assures your coffee is fresh and tastes great. If you don't like their coffee of the day selection, you can choose from a variety of fresh pour-over options that they'll make to order, just be sure to leave a few extra minutes for them to prepare it. Their espresso drinks are fairly standard, but delicious. While, I've never had them, there are a few interesting coffee choices on the menu, such as a cold nitrogenated coffee from the tap that pours almost like a Guiness. While you're here choose from an assortment of Durham made baked goods that are brought in fresh each morning or scoop a pound of coffee for the week from the bins by the door. Enjoy your food/drink inside if there's room (the interior only holds about 25-30 people comfortably) and take in the featured local artwork, or sit out front during the warmer weather.

Fun Fact: JvG has a "take a book, leave a book" bookshelf for their customers to enjoy!

Coffee excellent. Staff friendly. Van Gogh breakfast sandwich delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating. Dog friendly - noticed several water bowls outside.

The coffee may be OK but this place wins the award for the worst espresso in Durham. I've had espresso there 3 times during the last year - given the other reviews I thought I must have just hit an untrained barista or bad pull the first time or two, but all three resembled fermented battery acid rather than a well-pulled shot. I hate to give up on a local coffee shop, but even Starbucks beats this place hands down when it comes to the drink of the gods.

Great atmosphere, but was served "nitro" cold brew that was flat and didn't have any nitrogen bubbles in it at all. Additionally, it was served over ice, when nitros are supposed to be served without. Taste of the coffee was good, but don't charge nitro prices for what essentially is a plain iced coffee.

Best caramel latte in town! (they don't use Torani syrup!). The space itself gets pretty packed, so not as much of a "hang out" coffee shop as others. But the coffee is always good (and their cafe au lait is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than other coffee shops!)

Used to be my go-to when visiting Durham, but on Tuesday 10 Nov 2020 literally someone locked the door as I had my hand on the door @ 1:00 pm. I was really shocked that someone would lock a door on me while I'm trying to open it; didn't even open the door to say "Oh I'm sorry--we have new hours & we've already closed." Unfortunately it seems my experience isn't unique to judge by another review below, complete w/smirk & eye-roll as well in my case; just unbelievably rude. I'm so disappointed b/c I used to love Joe Van Gogh but this is inexcusable.

Locally roasted, artisanal coffee, always beautifully roasted and well-prepared. The best prices in town and engaging, fun-loving, skilled baristas. Worth a drive across town if necessary. Same for their Chapel Hill and Duke Campus stores.

Delicious coffee especially the nitro iced coffee. Only downside is that it can be tough to find a place to sit because it is so small and quite popular. Ample parking in a lot just a few doors down.

Amazing coffee. Can have pretty atrocious wait times, during which theres almost no display of any sense of urgency. I wouldnt care except sometimes the lines are 5+ people long, and in morning rush, people gotta get to work! Three stars for amazing coffee though.

My favorite lunch spot when working in Seattle! Why choose to get gouged at Starbucks for burnt coffee and food shipped from a neighboring state? Van Gogh's coffee and espresso is fantastic, hand crafted, and their lunch menu is always fresh and homemade. (BTW, Great soups and Panini sandwiches)