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More Than Just Coffee
Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.
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Bean Traders is a welcoming coffee shop in Durham, NC that brings together great coffee, fresh food, and a comfortable place to slow down, catch up, or get work done.
Known for its cozy yet trendy atmosphere, it offers the kind of space customers return to again and again for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, and everything in between.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick bite, settling in with a laptop, or meeting friends over a cup of tea, Bean Traders creates an experience that feels both easygoing and high quality.
The café is especially appreciated for its fast service, great coffee, great dessert, great tea selection, and local specialty offerings, all of which help make each visit feel memorable.
The menu goes well beyond coffee, giving guests a wide range of choices to fit different tastes and lifestyles. From comfort food and organic dishes to vegan and vegetarian options, Bean Traders makes it simple to find something satisfying no matter the time of day.
Guests can enjoy a relaxed dine-in meal, take advantage of outdoor seating, or choose convenient options like takeaway, kerbside pickup, delivery, and on-site services. The shop also offers alcohol and beer, along with a bar on site, making it a versatile destination for both daytime visits and more social outings.
With table service, Wi‑Fi, gender-neutral toilets, and a restroom on site, Bean Traders is designed to be practical as well as inviting, especially for solo diners and anyone looking for a comfortable spot to work.
Accessibility and convenience are clearly part of the experience as well. Bean Traders provides a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping make the space more welcoming to every guest.
It also accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, and reservations are accepted for added planning flexibility, though visitors should be aware that there is usually a wait because of its popularity.
Backed by a strong 4.60-star rating from 1,499 reviews, Bean Traders stands out as a trusted Durham favorite for quality, consistency, and atmosphere.
Located at 105 W Nc 54 Hwy, 249, Durham, NC 27713, and reachable at +1 919-484-2499, it offers far more than a cup of coffee—it offers a dependable, inviting place where great flavor, comfort, and convenience come together.
Our Story
Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.
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From our beloved regulars
Absolutely love this place, pulled over and took a gamble. We are big coffee snobs, always looking for a good coffee shop with real lattes. 10/10 coffee and the bagels were incredible, toasted perfectly, amazing flavor cream cheese ! Will be coming by again, highly recommend! -Vanilla latte with oat milk ✅ -“TheFave” bagel ✅
This is one of the best waffles I’ve had in a while. I don’t like overly crunchy waffles and the ones here have the perfect amount of crunch and softness. I also got the iced Carmella and it was so sweet but still had that good coffee taste. The staff are all amazing. Very sweet and attentive and clearly has amazing customer service and a great dynamic between them all. The vibes are immaculate and so is the food!!
Lovely chocolate chip cookie with salt. Clearly a Durham favorite. Had the cold brew as well. Pretty busy this morning but the line was moving fast. Line almost to the door and I had my cookie and cold brew in probably only 2 minutes. Props to the staff for running such a clean and efficient location!
This place is do cozy and inviting....with a flare. Coffee is sooo good smooth and rich. GLUTEN-FREE options are wonderful and safe. I have celiac and the is a thing for me....if you know YOU know 😏 😉 😌
Definitely a great place to have some coffee and relax or work. The vibe here is great, people at the counter and baristas were kind and generous. And it seemed like everybody here was happy lol… I had a yogurt bowl and a cappuccino. Loved the music too…
This is our favorite coffee place since we discovered it 15 years ago! Why would you ever get SBX (yuck) when you have this option!?!? The coffee is THE BEST, the atmosphere is chill (and family and dog friendly), and the service can’t be beat. Get you some Bean Traders!!! You won’t regret it.
I need an “I <3 Bean Traders” shirt. This place ROCKS. I’ve now had both their gallon of takeout cold brew, and I just ordered in person for the first time; I am thoroughly impressed. The service is a standout for such a busy place. I’ll also add that the prices kind of blew my mind (in a good way). I get Bean Traders every time I visit family in the triangle now. Awesome indoor and outdoor seating with a cozy vibe, good music, great coffee. Would recommend
Was in the area for the Apple Store and dropped by twice in a week. A big store front with lots of seating. Pretty welcoming to people with laptops too! Ordered a hot chocolate coffee first time - it was great! You can taste the drip coffee and the actual chocolate which comes through with more than just sweetness. The chocolate milk was foamy and creamy. There was some chocolate shavings on top as well :) For my second time, ordered the egg salad with crackers and an iced tea latte with chocolate strawberry tea - the crackers are more like pie scraps which are flaky and delicious! egg salad is very creamy as well :))
Stopped by Bean Traders for the first time and I can already tell it won’t be the last. The coffee was really good, and the sesame bagel with cream cheese and cucumbers was surprisingly amazing…they definitely don’t go cheap on the cream cheese haha. Really liked the place and the whole vibe there. Y’all will definitely see me back again soon.
What a cool place. And it's next to Sprouts. It was packed in here. The baristas are super friendly and helpful. They have a full, creative food menu. I only got an iced latte, which was superb. The espresso been was more light roast with fruity notes, but was still prominent in the latte complex. The line was super long at 10:30 am on a Friday. Also, very good prices for the quality and the current economy. There is a lot of seating... but all the seats were taken. Popular spot. Definitely a must try in Durham.
Common questions about Bean Traders
Bean Traders is located at 105 W Nc 54 Hwy, 249, Durham, NC 27713, United States, Durham, NC, United States.
You can reach Bean Traders by calling +1 919-484-2499.
Bean Traders has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1499 customer reviews.
Bean Traders features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Bean Traders features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Bean Traders features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Bean Traders features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Bean Traders features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Bean Traders features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Bean Traders features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Bean Traders features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Bean Traders features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Bean Traders features the following planning: Usually a wait, Accepts reservations.
Bean Traders features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Bean Traders features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Bean Traders features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Plenty of parking.
Bean Traders features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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