The Oak House Durham
The Oak House Durham
Iced snickerdoodle latte
Iced maple spice oat latte - lifewithhanny
Love iced coffee from Oak House!
Menu draft list
Draft list (January 2021)
menus on the bar
Iced chai & seasonal iced vanilla spice latte!
Thanks Spencer for the salted caramel latte!
Store front
Coffee latte
12 oz. Latte
Rose matcha
Bizarre artwork on display / burnt out chicken
Cheap chicken?
Chai Latte, maple syrup coffee
Drink and snacks
Gingerbread latte
interior
Chai Latte
Gingerbread latte
drink
Black flies. They are not on the menu but all over the place.
Latte w/ Flavor (Snickerdoodle)
Eggnog Drink
Lauren F.
Dec 30, 2023
I walked into a fun coffee spot that looks like college students probably take up all of the tables regularly. It's cozy and relaxed. I wanted an Iced Mocha, but unfortunately, they were out of chocolate. So I grabbed an amazing Iced Macha with a pump of syrup. Delicious! My mom liked her Eggnog drink, though the fact that it was hot put her off a little. The staff seemed happy to be there and were helpful when my mom didn't know what she wanted. I will be back!
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Ed D.
Oct 8, 2024
Oak House Durham ReviewThe Oak House Durham is a great spot to relax, lounge, or get some work done remotely. The drinks, whether coffee or draft beer, are top-notch, and the staff is friendly and attentive.However, on my last visit, I was disappointed by a fly problem. Flies were constantly pestering my friend and me, which was quite irritating. I hope this was an isolated incident and not a recurring problem.Overall, I still believe the Oak House Durham is a great place to visit, and I plan to return in the future. I'm confident that the fly issue will be resolved and that my next experience will be even more enjoyable.Today's Rating 2/5Normal Rating would be minimum 4/5 without the fly problem
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Melissa W.
Jul 29, 2024
This was without a doubt one of the wildest coffee shop experiences I've ever had lol. I was visiting Durham and searching for the best matcha in town. After searching online for "the best matcha in durham", I came across The Oak House. (I say that to say we literally came here for the matcha). I saw via their menu on Yelp that they had several types of matcha (I believe 6 dif types?) AND that they had gf vegan pastries. I was stoked! We got there and I saw immediately that they didn't have any gf vegan pastries. No biggie- I figured they probs ran out?I got up to the counter to order a matcha latte and I saw that the menu (which is hand written- so they def have the ability to change it...) had "matcha" and below it "matcha varieties". After chatting with the cashier, I learn that not only do they not have *regular* matcha, the "matcha variety" they do have is a golden milk latte...which is not at all matcha. Lol.Then I ask what teas they have - bc they have on the menu "tea" and "tea latte"...and they proceed to tell me they don't have any teas... !? and then another employee behind the counter chimes in to say that they do have chai. So I order a chai with soy milk. Which should be a "tea latte" right? Whelp she charged me for the matcha instead which was over $8! And the tea latte is only $4.25 I believe? It ended up being this long back and forth for several minutes bc neither of the employees knew how to refund. And then my friend in line behind me tried to order- and they didn't have cold brew...HAHA. (That's 4 or 5 things that they don't have out of their only like 10 items on the menu?) And instead of giving her her drink for free (to make up for my almost 4 dollars of overcharge) they gave her a 10% discount and handed me some change from their tip jar. By the end of us finally being able to order- there was a huge line behind us. THEN we sat there waiting for a good 10 minutes and my friend still hadn't gotten her drink - so she went up to ask about it and they were totally clueless about it and made it for her right away. The two stars are for the chai bc it was pretty good- and also bc the two employees were pretty nice. It was just quite an unfortunate experience though.I feel like the whole situation could have been avoided by training your employees to be able to refund, UPDATING YOUR MENU daily/as needed when changes are made (or having a large updated note at the register telling customers if an item - or multiple items in this case- is unavailable), being willing to give a complimentary drink to make up for all of the hassle and the overcharge, and having a better system in place for orders (like an automatic order system when you charge the item- instead of having your employees write the order down, bc I think what happened is that the cashier forgot to write my friends order out)Clearly this spot is a hit for a lot of people bc it was packed inside- but def don't go here expecting for your drink to be available haha
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Fahad S.
May 8, 2024
Cozy feeling yet expansive coffee shop offering plenty of seating options from couches and tables to bar seating, allowing for a fantastic spot to meetup with groups small or large, or even get some work done. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, offering efficient service, and the coffee was decent, all offered at a fair price. Would definitely recommend and return.
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Hannah H.
Sep 6, 2024
I was bummed about my experience at this place. Parking was tough. Customer service here wasn't the friendliest. My order was wrong which I realized after I got to my car. Bathroom was a bit dirty. The Ham and Cheddar Croissant had ham in it that tasted and looked spoiled.
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Kristine S.
Dec 11, 2023
Our group needed a little pick me up caffeine stop before dinner so we headed over to The Oak House in downtown Durham.I ordered a hot maple spice latte to share with hubby. Excellent latte! Great flavor with nice creaminess and just a hint of sweetness. I really enjoyed it especially since it was cold out.I would definitely stop by again if I was in the area!
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JJ D.
Nov 4, 2023
Atmosphere: The Oak House is a rustic, warm cafe and bar. There's a decent amount of seating inside, but it can be hard to find a spot during busier hours. If you're able to snag a spot, this is a great spot for studying, working, or catching up with friends. Service: The baristas are friendly, and drinks are made quickly!Food: We've tried their different "matcha" lattes (green, purple, and pink), as well as various espresso drinks. We enjoyed the Purple Matcha, which is made with maqui berry powder. However, the Pink Matcha, made with dragon fruit powder, was pretty flavorless and chalky. Their actual matcha was similarly chalky and tasted mostly like milk. We were bigger fans of their coffee, notably their seasonal Blueberry Pancake Latte as well as their White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha.Overall: The Oak House has both great ambiance and drinks. Their coffee definitely impressed us more than their "matchas," so we'd recommend giving their espresso menu items a try!
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Dave W.
May 27, 2023
We hosted three of our nieces and nephews and their partners here for pre-dinner drinks on a Friday evening at 6:30pm. Derrick served us up some coffee and the nice bottle of champagne for our table! Six glasses and everyone toasted our being together again! Well, I toasted with my espresso but it was good as well!The art work on the walls was definitely unique. I had fun trying to name the untitled pieces. Art should go in a new direction to visit a place never before seen! This qualifies!There wasn't any food but the drinks hit the spot! We headed out for a larger family gathering down the street and celebrated life is good with new beginnings!
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David S.
Dec 8, 2023
Some of the best coffee ever. The service was so incredible and the coffee was great. The place was super clean. I would highly recommend going here if you are just walking the streets in Durham and want a mouthful of flavors. 10/10.
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Jane H.
Sep 25, 2024
I loved this place. The service was great, the drinks and the ambiance were amazing! I couldn't believe that I hadn't been here before. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was one of the lights was flashing constantly. It isn't a major deal unless you are susceptible to migraines. I would recommend getting that fixed-I heard it has been blinking for months.
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