Pine Cone - Durham

American, Coffee, Fast Food

Pine Cone

Pine Cone
4.4 / 5 (150 reviews)

Description

Tucked into Brightleaf Square near Main Street, this cozy Durham shop serves creamy, not-too-sweet Maple View Farm ice cream alongside Joe van Gogh coffee and baked goods. Expect inventive flavors (brown butter bourbon, oatmeal cookie crunch), excellent espresso and iced Thai coffee, friendly service, reasonable prices and generous portions. The fragrant waffle cones and intimate atmosphere make it ideal for solo treats, dates or family stops — though staff may not honor promotions after checkout.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Tsung-Hsun

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 150 reviews
tsung-hsun-1
18.08.2023

We were pleasantly surprised by the impressive iced Thai coffee at this charming little shop, especially considering the reasonable prices. Another highlight of our experience was the incredibly friendly and welcoming customer service. We definitely plan to return to try their ice cream and other drink options on our next visit!

ian-824
18.08.2023

I stopped by Pine Cone today expecting to just see ice cream, and was amazed that they have coffee too! And baked goods! The cappuccino they made for me was top notch, and the atmosphere is absolutely wonderful. They serve Maple View Farm ice cream (if you've never tried it, it's great and local) and Joe van Gogh coffee (same story here). Talk about an awesome, local business that supports other local businesses. Prices are great and the environment is very cozy. I'll definitely be heading back here for ice cream or coffee on a lazy afternoon. 11/10.

matthew-738
18.08.2023

This quaint little ice cream shop is situated in Brightleaf Square, near Main Street. They serve delicious ice cream sourced from Maple View Farm in Chapel Hill. The flavors are exceptional, and I particularly enjoy the brown butter bourbon flavor—or something similar in name. The staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Overall, it’s a great spot to treat yourself!

adam-1819
18.08.2023

The ice cream was delicious! The service could have been better. They had a sign offering free waffle cones, but we didn't notice it till after we had gotten our ice cream and were on the way to check out. We asked if they would still give us the free cone but they said no since we didn't notice the sign before checking out.

damone-5
18.08.2023

First class environment, wonderful customer service. A fresh smell of waffle cones and ice cream, not overwhelming but soothing. Quality coffe with great prices. The location is suitable for single, couples and families.

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A little farther away is Greyhound-Durham, where you can also access the public transportation.

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