The Freedom Cafe of Durham

Erik Ickes

2024-01

Love the coffee, food, staff, supported causes, and atmosphere so much that I recently joined the Board. Everything about the cafe is uplifting and positive. Check it out if you haven't.

Joe Carberry

2019-05

Do you like coffee, tea, milkshakes, chocolate, lattes, and more? The Freedom Cafe offers ethically sourced quality beverages at a reasonable price - all supporting ending human trafficking. The volunteers and staff are super friendly and helpful. Every Wednesday there is an open mic night that anyone can participate in; they are a perfect time to hang out with friends and having some drinks. Support a great cause and feel good doing it!

Larry Vannata

2024-04

❤️ the Freedom Cafe. Great ☕️ , 🍴, & 🎶. Food items made fresh and staff and service is great. 👍🏻 😊

Brooks Smith

2023-08

This is the only coffee shop I've found in a roughly 15 mile radius around here that consistently makes a quite good latte. (Most of the competition around here burns their lattes...). These guys also have some really good crepes and a huge tea selection - plus you're supporting a good cause!

Heidi Howard

2021-05

Volunteer based, verified fare trade sourced, working on recommended donations, great coffee, teas and kombucha, great music and vibe, and all proceeds go toward putting an end to human trafficking.

Hana B.

2024-04

Best coffee in town, excellent tea and all for a good cause.

Melvin Sanborn

2018-05

Good Japanese gyokuro green tea. One of the very few places where staff actually knows how to steep tea! Modest tea selection, but good quality.Plenty of seating in a comfortable "hidden campus cafe" sort of atmosphere.

Kelly Ickes

2023-10

This place is wonderful for breakfast or lunch and coffee/tea. We love that it supports such an important cause. The fall crepe special (caramel apple) is so yummy!

Corey Boucher

2022-05

The world needs more cafes like this! Great location in downtown Durham, the cafe is incredibly warm and welcoming. There are also some comfy, well spaced outdoor seats if you want to get some fresh air. The service is on another level - just top notch. Coffee is fantastic. I also love this place because it doesn't feel as corporate and "plastic" as the chain cafes like Dunkin or Starbucks.

Casey Weimar

2023-05

Absolutely fantastic nitro cold brew, within 2 visits became one of my favorite coffee shops on the seacoast! And their baked goods are incredible. A must visit location for caffenation if you're in the seacoast area!

Alexandria

2022-05

Absolutely lovely. Small and cozy, just off of the oval - one of those places introverts would retreat to on the regular as it’s normally quiet enough (tho does get busy and lively at times but passes the vibe check, esp. with the recent opening of open mics on Wednesdays). Best lattes in town, imo. They provide alternative milks for those who are vegan. I highly recommend trying their crepes, particularly the caprese salad crepe - I was skeptical at first but all the ingredients have been continuously so, so fresh that it makes your taste buds come alive with the balsamic glaze. The crepes are better than anything in Portsmouth. Would love to see them open further into the day so I can visit more outside of work. Plus, they support really important causes with their proceeds and are staple activists. ✨

tanya r

2023-05

Raspberry scones bring me fine memories. Today I got one with a fantastic almond milk latte. Great little hole-in-the-wall spot in downtown Durham.

Sam Brooks

2023-05

This cafe is excellent. Volunteers are friendly, owner is awesome, and drinks are good. Spent the whole day working here today, very nice coffee shop with a good mission

Jin Lee

2019-05

I just ordered matcha latte and it is good! I loved their Americano, too. They use quality teas. Really nice place to study and hang out with friends. Also you help the non profit cafe to fight human trafficking.

Amanda Daly

2016-05

Best coffeeshop in the Seacoast. Insanely good coffee (rivals cups I've had in Italy) brewed in one of 4 hipster-approved methods for optimal flavor & delicious teas of all kinds from White Heron. Everything is ethically-sourced, and by a reasonably-priced suggested donation that goes toward ending human trafficking. Cute ambiance with tables & chairs and couches in a spacious, sunny, casual room and nice coffeeshop music. Staff are friendly volunteers. Not many snacks available (chocolate bars, and a few baked goods) but they don't seem to frown on you bringing in your own snacks/meals if you buy a drink from them.Highly recommended. I rarely go to any other cofffeeshop.

Cormac Mallett

2023-12

Best place in durham for a coffee and a calm work environment

John Pietlicki

2020-05

How about a shot of social wokeness with your coffee or tea? This cozy little jewel, nestled on the edge of the University of New Hampshire campus, provides a laid back atmosphere, an attentive and caring staff, and excellent hot and cold beverages. Donations are the rule, justice the cause, and caring the key.

Kyle Parks-Damon

2016-05

Hardly anywhere can you get a cup of coffee for two dollars these days, and never for this quality or to have one of those dollars going to end human trafficking! Best coffee shop in Durham, in my opinion. Located next to UNH campus and stacked with student volunteers. Très chic.

Gavin Ayling

2017-05

This cafe supports anti-trafficking efforts in New Hampshire. As a natural born cynic, I am always suspicious of places that claim that that's the case, but in this case, I can confirm they are actively helping victims of trafficking and filling niches in provision that are not otherwise catered for. If you're in the area, go and support them.

Mekayla Dale

2020-05

The atmosphere in this place is always so welcoming and peaceful. Staff are really sweet, coffee is strong and it's a great place to get caught up on some work or catch up with friends over a game of cards..

hana cho

2022-05

This cafe has the best crepes! 😃😃 I was so happy as soon as I ate this crepe. This cafe with a friendly staff and a clean and nice atmosphere is really cool!

Anna McKee

2018-05

What’s not to like: great espresso, huge tea selection, and even a decent vegan chocolate chip cookie. AND it’s a non-profit working to end human trafficking

Wyatt Miller

2020-05

my friend volunteers at this place! i like it a lot, although when i went there it was kind of loud. the freedom cafe makes me happy

Connor

2022-05

Non-profit with great coffee and a great cause. (I ruined their artwork in the picture)Great place!

Frank “Doc” Rudolph

2018-05

Great organic free trade coffee, and open mike night on Wednesday. All prfits go to fight against human trafficking.

James Phelan

2017-05

A low key cafe vibe combined with a great menu and service all wrapped in a globally conscious mission leaves you satisfied on many levels.

Gaby Pease

2020-05

Small coffee place, all proceeds go to stop human traffic. Feels good to support them.

Matthew Rowell

2020-05

Best coffee in Durham.Super atmosphere.Admirable mission.

Heidi S

2018-05

Such a wonderful place to get a coffee! Friendly staff and great cause!

Richard Frost

2021-05

Loved getting lattes from the Baristo Philanthropists!!! Great crew and a great cause.