Yall I hate to let the cat out of the bag on this local spot... but I need to spread the word and…read moreshare the wealth... I know I know... its going to make this place even busier and risk of selling out before 1pm...... But I need to speak up.... Ideals is an institution in Durham... it stays low key... but you cant miss it cause if you drive by when its open.. there is usually a like wrapped around the to the corner and beyond even 30 mins before the doors open. So keep that in mind... I like how they opened up the window a lil more to give a teaser to everyone who is patiently waiting in line and hangry of their works of delicious art! Yes you can see the grill going, the line cooks prepping your sandwich, than being cut and wrapped right infront of you while youre waiting in the long ass line hangry and mouth watering .... its a serious mind FK and tease and love it! lol My go to here is the Chopped Cheese with Garlic Mayo and extra hot peppers .. so damn good! Oh and guess what.. .they make their own bread inhouse and its amazing. Love the little shop they have inside with some hard to find canned seafood items! So if you come here...be prepared to wait inline like a black Friday deal and come semi hungry ... cause these sandos are filling as fuk... but you will be hangry waiting in line

Man, WHAT A SANDWICH! I got the chicken cutlet sandwich with prosciutto (Uncle Primo's Chicken…read moreCutlet), and it absolutely did not disappoint. Easily one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time!!! The chicken cutlet was delicious, the prosciutto added a great salty flavor, and the whole thing just worked. I would absolutely go back just for this sandwich. The only downside was the wait. We stood in line for about 45 minutes in the heat, and since it's a pretty small spot with no real waiting area, it can be a rough experience during the summer. There also wasn't any shade or any umbrellas, so standing outside for that long was definitely brutal (highly recommend they add a couple umbrellas or covering to help). That said... what a sandwich. The food was good enough that I'd happily come back and wait again. I'd just recommend going on a cooler day or being prepared to stand outside for a while.

What a cute place! Reminds me of Asheville or Austin!! Dan was really friendly and helpful to us as…read morefirst timers. They have specialty coffees, beers on tap, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads. Our sandwiches were soooo good! Looking forward to next time!!

Met my bestie here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. Parked on the street because I didn't…read morerealize that they have a dedicated parking lot but it was free so I was unbothered by it. As you enter there is a sign that tells you to go look at the menu board, pick out your drink, and go back to the counter to order. I grabbed a diet coke, and ordered a Common Cobb. I was a bit surprise when my total came to $18, as my salad was only $14 but I guess I should have paid attention that my bottle of soda was over $3. How much are the fountain drinks, I wonder? I found us a table inside since it was a bit hot that day (there is also plenty of seating outside AND inside if you go downstairs). The table and floor were messy but someone quickly came to clean it for me. They called our names over the loudspeaker and my best friend went to go get our food. She got the MotherClucker. Our food was REALLY good. If you like Cobb salad, you will definitely like this one. The chicken was pan seared perfectly, the vinaigrette was perfectly tangy and the bleu cheese was especially excellent. My friend's chicken sandwich has SO MUCH chicken salad on it. Impressive. There was so many neat items to see in the place. The murals were great, there were some cute retail spaces, a coffee bar up front, a bar downstairs, and ice cream outside! Unfortunately my bestie and I had too much to talk about so we didn't check it out as much as I otherwise wood. I would definitely try this place again!

Nosh is great for a quick, casual lunch. I got the Everything's a Veggie (roasted brussel sprouts,…read morecarrots, grilled peppers, spinach mixed greens, and cilantro vinaigrette). It was really good! I liked the combination of veggies; the vinaigrette was on the sweeter side, but not bad. This meal was catered so service and ambiance not applicable. 9/10 would recommend!

Best American breakfast you can get in Durham - I order the Slammer every time and it is the best…read morebreakfast combo platter you can get! Service is friendly and the rooftop seating is great

EASTCUT completely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Clifford's Cutlet (no tomato), the McSteak,…read moreand three chocolate chunk sea salt cookies--and every single thing was incredible. The sandwiches were packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and the bread was soft with just the right texture. The Clifford's Cutlet was crispy and delicious, while the McSteak was rich, cheesy, and seriously satisfying. And those chocolate chunk sea salt cookies? Absolutely phenomenal. Soft, gooey, and the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Everything arrived fresh, and I was already thinking about what I want to order next before I finished eating. If you're debating whether to try EASTCUT, do it. This was easily a 10/10 meal, and I'll definitely be ordering again.

Yum! After touring Duke my daughter and I were hungry. We…read morethought about eating in their amazing dining hall, but i suggested we go elsewhere since she'd be eating there all week for a tennis camp. Yelp told me this delicious sandwich shop was just 5 minutes away, which seemed like the perfect option. It was a hot summer day and I couldn't believe how many people were sitting outside in the heat. We got the last table in the air conditioned inside, which made me happy. We placed our orders at the counter: - The Jane for me - Pine Street Pimento for my daughter and a bag of chips (salt & vinegar for me) for both! We did the smaller size sandwiches which were still quite large, but we were quite hungry and finished them off. They were so good that I even thought about coming back for lunch the next day, but knew there were plenty of delicious restaurants in the area to try. However, i'll come again when back in the area!

This is our favorite bakery in the area for several reasons. There is a wide variety of baked goods…read moreto choose from and nothing is too sweet. They make cookies, pastries, breads (pan loaf and hand-formed ones), soups, hand pies, and sandwiches. The variety is amazing. During the holiday season, they offer larger pies and have various seasonal goods to offer. But what's also wonderful is this bakery gives back to the community in many ways. During the height of the pandemic, they offered free bagged lunch to anyone who needed one. They also were (are?) part of the pilot project for Durham's guaranteed income. It looks to me that the owners/company are concerned about being good citizens of the community and that's a great thing. These days, so many companies get bought out by private equity companies. I hope this bakery continues to be locally owned and operated! (Also, generally this bakery isn't offering the very fancy European/European-ish style pastries which is fine by me. The prices are very reasonable, possibly in part because they aren't trying to make their baked goods a "high end" item. There are other good local bakeries that offer "high end" pastries, but they are also much less affordable and for my taste, too rich.)

The muffins at 9th St Bakery are my favorite. They are not too sweet and have a nice cakeyness to…read morethem. I swing by here for a snack, loaf, or just a sandwich for lunch very often and love their day old bread section as well.

Honestly came here because the other restaurant I wanted to try was closed already--and I'm so glad…read moreto have discovered this food hall! I ordered food from one vendor then a drink from another, then my food was ready to be picked up and my drink right after that. If I ever end up in North Carolina again, I'll likely be back--pretty much every vendor had food I wanted to try, and there's ample seating with free wifi and water. Love the zine vending machine, I didn't have time to visit a museum and this is such a cool way for tourists to learn about the area! Right around the corner there's a big hill park thing with a skate ramp, playground, and a little free library where I grabbed a book from a favorite series of mine! Only annoying thing is that you have to pay for parking, but that seems to be the situation for this whole area.

Food hall with multiple restaurants to choose from. We went in for a drink from the bar. The…read morebartender was very welcoming & let us taste many of the beers/drinks on tap before we made a decision. I ordered a tom collins. Came with a nice dehydrated lemon slice. The hall was busy & a bit loud & tables were close to each other. Good for a quick drink or bite

Foster's has a super cozy atmosphere. I love the decor and farmhouse/market environment. Lots of…read moreoutdoor seating and novelty gifts to peruse. I've seen a cute cat out and about nearby that likes scraps (hopefully adopted and taken care of now). Big fan of their 7 pepper jelly grilled cheese and I always take one of their brownies home. SEVEN peppers in one jelly! The only critique might be the ordering process when its busy, there's not a great way know who is in line or who is next. The servers have to yell quite loud to find you to bring your food out. Parking and traffic is not the best but that's not something they have control over. They're busy for a reason. :)

Didn't have a chance to get any photos this time because I was so hungry and the food is just that…read moregood. Market style restaurant where you order your food and sit down and they bring it to you. All the sandwiches are great not any of our bad choice favorite one is the BLT add avocado and their system is very precise on how they operate great place and really chill vibe.

Finally made it to Roses, and appreciate that reservations were offered for lunchtime, because it's…read morealways a gamble venturing out to lunch and making it back to work on time. The food. Not your traditional noodles, bao or gyoza but more like home made versions of Asian fare. I opted for the half salads because I like variety, dishes were served whenever they ready, which worked for us. The pepper salad was sweet yet flavorful, the squash salad even moreso, with a jicama-like texture topped with chili's, seeds and ground black sesame, The bao filling was saucy and sweet, the gyoza mixed with shrimp and chicken savory. Even though we were full we couldn't ignore desert, so split the passion fruit tres leches cake, which was fantastic. You can feel an intention here, as food is made with thought and creativity. I'm already planning my return. UPDATE: Returned the next day and tried the blue fish oni giri, katsu sando and spring rolls. All fantastic!

I have been to Rose's once before this and absolutely loved the food. They are vegan and vegetarian…read morefriendly, so when my colleague was coming into town, I was excited to take her here. I made a reservation for 6:30pm on a Friday. I recognize sometimes exact reservation times cannot be honored but I was a little concerned at how slow the service was and how crowded the already small space was. They could not really give us an idea of when we would be sat and so we had to just kind of shuffle around to keep trying to be out of the way. It took about 15 minutes before a table finally opened up and we were able to sit. From there, the service continued to be slow. I know the staff - both servers and kitchen - were working hard. I don't blame them as much as it feels like they are understaffed and stretched thin. Overall, it took a while for us to get our food, and we were all hangry by the time we had food. The servers were running around so it took a while whenever we needed something or ran out of water. The food itself surprised me. I know the menu was small and curated but I was actually surprised how little variety there was. And I don't know if I would consider this a vegan/vegetarian friendly place anymore. While they do have dishes and options, it is minimal. I got the pork and mushroom dumplings, pork bao bun, onigiri, and the housemade belt noodles. Both the dumplings and belt noodles were coated in a chili oil that made them almost inedible. And I like spicy! But this was too much. My favorite was the onigiri. Overall, between wait, service, quality, and price, I do not think I will be back.

My husband and I drive by this place every day on the way home from work and I can't say why we've…read morenever stopped before. My husband loves sandwiches more than any other food so we finally stopped in a few days ago. The building itself needs some help. Well, a lot of help. The inside and the outside could use a massive overhaul but I feel it's likely not necessary where they are located and the owners are clearly putting their money into amazing quality ingredients instead of aesthetics. The sandwiches we ordered were AMAZING! They definitely bake the bread fresh every day, the bread was absolute perfection. I also really liked their mayo and feel they must make it in house. I ordered a regular (8", I think) #1 which is the Italian. I loved it! I topped it with sweet peppers, banana peppers, and pickles. Chef's kiss! My husband ordered a giant hot roast beef sandwich which he is still raving about days later. We both took half of our sandwiches to go and were able to enjoy the other half for another meal. This will be our go-to sandwich shop and easy dinner to pick up on the way home from work. Even better that we will have leftovers to take for lunch the next day!

We got corned beef with Swiss. It was a big sandwich. Loved the bread. The lady and gentlemen…read moreworking behind the counter were very nice. The restaurant was pretty clean and the seating was comfortable. I would definitely come back!

I cannot recommend these bagel sandwiches enough! I got the salt and pepper bagel turkey club but…read morereplaced the adjika cream cheese with fig and honey and it was utter perfection. The slight spice from the bagel in contrast with the sweetness of the cream cheese. Service workers were very helpful as well! Only downside is the lack of easy parking and seating that isn't in direct sunlight.

One of the best Everything Bagels I've ever had!…read more I needed a quick breakfast before I left Durham and Isaac's hit the spot! The staff were super friendly and I was in out within a matter of minutes. Highly recommend the Sausage Egg and Cheese on their Everything Bagel. Loved the flaky salt they use in their seasoning mix and loved walking in to hear them playing Pavement!