Da Kine's Kava

Coming from a Floridian, Da Kines is one of the best kava bars I've been to. Absolutely love my experience at this kava bar, despite recent behind the scenes laundry airing out. The atmosphere is simply amazing - it's the perfect blend of laid-back, WFH, with the evenings being more lively.The menu has plenty of choices, catering to both kava enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're looking for a traditional kava drink or a mocktail, you'll find it here.The staff is genuinely the best! They are knowledgeable, friendly, and go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. You can tell they really care about their customers and the overall esthetic. One of my favorite features is the outdoor seating area. It's spacious, comfortable, and perfect during the night. They also have a bonfire. I highly recommend giving this kava bar a visit - you won't be disappointed! It's the perfect place to unwind, enjoy some great drinks, and meet new people.

I didn't expect to be able to find kava in Durham, but here is a cozy kava spot! Kava's a non-alcoholic relaxing drink - if you haven't had it before just ask and they're happy to explain it to you or answer any questions!The kava itself is pretty bitter by itself, but they have a big selection of mocktails, and you can tailor the amount of kava in your drink. It's a small space, but comfortable to relax with friends!

This place is pretty cool! I have never tried kava before but it's very interesting and I'd recommend it! This place also has kombucha, even a kombucha on tap for a really good price! I would definitely recommend going just for that even if kava isn't your thing.

We loved this place. I'll be honest I thought we were going for champagne that was not the case. I appreciated the explanation from the owner I believe. I say that because of her passion. I got the Grab The Bull, so I'm feeling pretty good. I have been clinging my teeth recently from stress and I must say I feel very calm and at ease and noticing a change today in a short time. It's a great place to relax and unwind I highly recommend. Support local!

I was able to try this place from an offline discount that I received. It was such an interesting experience. They have a variety of cocktails, coffee, and a couple of CBD products. It's great that when you arrive you are offered a tasting of Kava as well as the bottled kava. The owner warned of the numbing of the tongue from the kava. Kava is supposed to have relaxing properties and I did feel a little more relaxed after having my kava cocktail. It's important to note that kava is a little bitter tasting but it wasn't so bad with what it was mixed with in the drinks. The location had great natural sunlight and had a minimalist feel to it. The service was fast and friendly and it seems that the owner really wants to educate you on the products. Overall it was a good experience and if I'm ever in the mood for something different like kava this is definitely where I will go!

Lovely, one of a kind place in Durham! Been a few times now and the staff are always friendly and the drinks always yummy (if you like kava !). Only reason this isn't 5 stars is because the parking is tough. Great option to have a chill afterno

My boyfriend and I tried Da Kine's Kava for the first time just the other day and we've already been back. The people there are super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and walked us through all things Kava. My boyfriend works full time and is a full time student and is a ball of nerves at baseline. Since going back to school and burning the candle at both ends he is physically unable to relax. Kava had such a positive impact on him!! The first time he drank Kava was the first time I've seen him in a relaxed state in months. He said he felt at ease and that he didn't have to be running around trying to get everything done. This is life changing for him and for me since I worry about his stress levels all the time!! If you are stressed or simply just want to enjoy some Kava, check this place out!

This place is so cute! It's located next to Grub--for those who have gone there. The decorations are adorable. It makes you feel like you're on vacation a little. In addition, they have an outdoor sitting areas. I'm happy that I've tried Kava. I wouldn't be opposed to trying it again, but I don't think it's for my taste buds. They have coffees on the menu which I didn't try but looked adorable.

I absolutely love this place, it never disappoints. The community here is awesome, the environment and vibes inside and outside are amazing, the drinks are perfect, and all of the staff are absolutely wonderful! Recommended!!!

So I've been here a number of times over the past year, have friends here and really like the drinks, especially the sparkling kava and the rotational offerings. I can't usually handle the numbing of kava but their mocktails do a good job of making drinking it actually palatable. Da Kine's is a much needed alcohol alternative for Durham and those of us who don't drink alcohol, with generally great people and interesting drink offerings. Unfortunately for a place that tries so hard with its plants and its music and decor to cultivate mahalo vibes the energy as of late is noticeably different, the upper Management has been antagonistic, pouty and seemingly walks around looking for any little excuse to instigate conflict with the same customers and employees that help make the space, even over tiny issues. The fights cause far more damage to the business than they solve and you can even tell when someone is pacing around, just looking for the opportunity. On one occasion recently the Management started individually and publicly telling patrons he was no longer Mr. Nice Guy and that it was "gloves off" but couldn't articulate exactly what was even wrong, other than some vague sense that some people didn't move back chairs when they were done. Telling some people apparently that theres a group of people on the "inside" and others who are on the "outside". Just very othering language and weird to be telling patrons, especially in a place that prides itself on community. Everyone was a bit confused and more than one person has these stories.The whole thing felt kind of angsty and adolescent. Its not clear what caused the whole tough guy routine - with a floral backdrop no less! - but it at times seems like Management is lashing out unrelated personal frustrations onto the customers/employees and spending what must be unhealthy amounts of time pouring over and surveilling camera footage, an odd level of engagement for someone otherwise checked out of the business. Multiple people have mentioned having weird camera related incidents relating to the owner... It's a shame, Da Kine's/Plant Mamas is predominantly woman-operated and really runs with that, creating a space that at its best showcases that femininity and sisterhood in the most positive and uplifting ways, a lush dispensery/kava bar with knowledgable staff, creative Kava and Kratom drinks and a great overall vibe. But the energy, both personally and from what has been said by regulars/employees, over the past few months is not what it was and people have mentioned it feeling slightly persecutory and driven by petty power/control/emotional issues, even when the people who go there and work there are usually delightful and don't come there to watch a grown man pout at the bar like a kid. And no one seems to know why the attitude shift. Hopefully this goes away, it would be a tragedy to watch a place cannibalize everything its worked to build over the years, especially when there is no compelling reason for it to do so.