Aaktun Coffee & Bar

Aaktun Coffee + Bar, at 401 E Main St in downtown Clayton, NC, is a vibrant, dual-concept eatery by two-time James Beard semifinalist Executive Chef Oscar Diaz and the Mezcalito Group—transforming from a sophisticated daytime coffee café to a Tulum-meets-Tiki-inspired dinner escape. Mornings bring handcrafted lattes, espresso drinks, and brunch bites like avocado toast or breakfast sandwiches; lunch and dinner fuse Hawaiian, Asian, and Mexican influences in unique dishes such as passion fruit tiradito, ceviche, and bold comfort foods. The tropical ambiance, with validated parking and reservations via OpenTable, earns 4.6/5 on OpenTable for fun, flavorful vibes. Open Mon-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 8am-11pm (coffee to late-night DJ), Sun 8am-8pm; takeout and online ordering available.

Mon-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 8am-11pm (coffee to late-night DJ), Sun 8am-8pm