super cute place :) the french toast is very delicious!! also great cafe options, i loved the seasonal menu

For a nice brunch this is definitely the spot. Walking in you order at the counter and grab a seat. Sunday afternoon this place was busy but not overwhelming. They had a few vegetarian options, I chose the vegan hash browns which was an excellent choice. Egg nog latte was okay. Left there very satisfied. read more

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This was my first time visiting for lunch (I've been a few times for breakfast). It was really busy at lunchtime with a line to the door, but it moved pretty fast. I had the chicken salad sandwich. The bread was toasted on the inside and had some amazing crunch to it. The chicken salad had great flavor. There were a few chewy pieces I had to pick out, but otherwise it was really good. My husband had the chicken cheesesteak that was a weekly special. He also had a cold brew coffee which was pretty unique because they make them with cold brew ice cubes. read more

Bull and Bean - The Bull Street Chicken Salad Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We came over the weekend to check out this place and I will say, prepare to wait. You order and pay at the counter then hope that there's a table available for you to sit on. I usually don't like places like this because people hold tables while they order or stay too long with no tables to sit at. However, by the time we ordered, there was one table available, so we lucked out! We were a party of four. I will mention there is a sitting bar area for parties of 1 or maybe 2 max, since people leave empty seats in between them. I ordered a latte when I ordered my food, but it unfortunately came towards the end of our meal. So, everyone had to wait for me to finish it, before we could leave. No pressure on this day as the power went out, so people that were waiting on the line or food, had to leave, which was a bummer. Not the restaurants fault, of course. Ok, onto the food review. I will say the food was half good. I will explain. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was delicious. The loaded steak and eggs also really good. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for the French toast which unfortunately was waaay too sweet and sugary and the red velvet table cakes, which were smothered in cream filling and topped with whipped cream. Waaay too much, to the point that we couldn't really enjoy them. I will post pics here, not that you can taste it based on a pic, but you could see it. Not to say that someone might not enjoy all that sweet, but for us, a bit too much. Those red velvet pancakes were on a different menu, and were not on the original menu, in case you try to find them on their site. This is a you do it all restaurant. Once you order, you get your own napkins, drinks (not coffees), silverware, etc. They bring your food and that's it. Not sure I would come back but happy I tried it. read more

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Mmm mmm good. Cute little cafe style breakfast/brunch spot. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They'll bring your food out when ready. The eggs Benedict was on point with flavor. Delicious hollandaise sauce though the egg was a little overcooked and not as runny as I usually prefer. The hash browns needed a lot of salt and pepper to get them up to flavor. The grits, however were delicious. Creamy cheesy goodness. Get here early on weekends, seating gets taken pretty quickly and we were stuck with a small table with little elbow room. read more

Bull and Bean - Grits Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Still a cute brunch spot!! This time I ordered a 3 Egg omelette with my choice of veggies and a side of grits! A main course and a latte run a total between $15-$20. read more

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A cute, casual brunch spot with quirky cafeteria vibes: trays, self-serve water stations with upside-down cups, and an easygoing atmosphere. Perfect for solo dates or low-key hangs that don't require much fuss. read more

Top end breakfast options. Fast service for a place that does a lot of business. Comfortable and ample seating both indoors and out. Ideal feel for a diner. read more

Bull and Bean - Big Bull breakfast and a mocha latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I meet a friend here for breakfast every so often and enjoy their menu offerings. I usually opt for an omelette and fruit. Service is usually quick, and the vibe is farm table cozy. It's a good option, if you're in the area. read more

I got the big bull breakfast and it was so yummy and sooooo much food. The ooey gooey butter cake was so rich too much for me. I cannot wait to come again. read more

Bull and Bean - Perfect Big Bull Breakfast - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Perhaps I'm biased being Mexican, but the rich local flavors definitely enticed my tastebuds. I had the pork belly breakfast burrito, which had lots of various tastes, heavily influenced by this Hispanic environment at this local cafe type restaurant. I quite enjoyed the whole vibe of the place, as it was very much place your order at the front and find your own seating, with a drink fountain and utensils that can be grabbed as your search for a place to sit. Will definitely making this my new to go spot post workout eating. read more

Great and kind and attentive staff! The food is delicious--we frequently get the special and breakfast plate. Their baked goods are to die for! The shop is minimalist and quiet for working or reading or chatting. The hours are the only down check for me as the shop will regularly close during advertised open hours with little to no notice to customers. Also, sometimes they are not restocked on their local items. read more

Had lunch here today with the bestie. I had never been but she had for breakfast and said she enjoyed it. The parking was a little busy during lunch hour...I had to circle a couple of times to find a spot. It shares a parking lot with a post office a couple of other eateries. The interior was cute but the acoustics made it a bit noisy. You go up to the front to order your food. They ask for a tip but all they do is punch in your order and bring your food. You have to get your own drink, napkins and silverware as well as bus your own dishes. I got half the Roast Beef sandwich with half of the Charleston salad. The sandwich was good...respectable ratio of meat and cheese. The salad was alright but this may sound odd, but it had a bit too much goat cheese. Like, almost made the salad DRY. And the balsamic vinaigrette was thicker than I'm used to. But it was decent for $13. Bestie got the Turkey & Brie with the Chappy. She said it was OK but not as good as their breakfast. An OK option for lunch but I feel there are may more options to try in the area. read more

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Food was great, coffee incredible. Try the smores latte!!!! Staff are kind and friendly. read more

Bull and Bean - Iced chai and smores latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I treated myself breakfast today and got myself a chai latte and the huevos rancheros! I was there early enough that there was ample seating. There was no line, service was efficient and tasted really good! Thank you for a nice meal! read more

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One of the BEST places to go for brunch. The food, coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice are excellent. Huevos Rancheros and Eggs Benedict are delicious. Their cookies and pastries, the best. We love Bull and Bean and have for 10 years. read more

I love discovering new restaurants! This place is so adorable! They have plenty of seating inside and outside. They offer a variety of healthy options! I went for lunch and had the shrimp and kale salad! The wait was a little long but there were a a lot of people inside. Service was decent; however I did not enjoy my salad. It had potential but was very dry and needed more dressing. read more

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I wanted to take the time to review this restaurant because I had such a great experience. I got the steak, eggs, hash, peppers,onions , and cheese. While I know this is a simple meal you can mess it up trust me! I got the steak medium well and the eggs are over medium the flavors melded together so well. The steak is just so thick and delicious. I got my food super fast and the staff were so friendly. To state this because this means something in a town with so many restaurant, and places that do breakfast I came back for the first time since 2019 and it's not because it's not really good. I promise I will be back much soon the parking lot is huge as well and special parking for takeout orders only! The restaurant has outside space and the drinks were pouring this morning it's always fun seeing a full restaurant!! Thank you!!! read more

Bull and Bean - Steak and eggs with loaded hash on the side - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Atmosphere: Bull and Bean is a brunch spot in Durham with a laid-back and relaxed feel. A nice spot to meet up with friends for a casual meal! It wasn't too busy when we arrived, but it may get difficult to find seating during peak brunch hours. Service: We ordered to-go and our food came out relatively quickly. If you're dining in, you order at the counter, and food is brought to your table. Food: We ordered the Grits Bowl with Shrimp and the Cuban Sandwich. We were big fans of the Grits Bowl! It was just cheesy enough and had a great balance of vegetables in addition to the juicy shrimp. The Cuban Sandwich was filling, and the pickles and dijon mustard gave a nice tangy flavor. While the sandwich was a bit salty, it was a solid pick overall. Overall: With great meals both for dine-in and takeout, Bull and Bean is a solid spot for brunch in Durham. We're looking forward to coming back and trying their specials! read more

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My friend and I came for the first time to try their Sunday brunch. The menu is pretty extensive and they offer and variety of different items. I chose a simple egg and meat sandwich and it came out pretty fast. The sandwich was yummy and not too expensive. I would for sure come back to try out their other items! read more

Bull and Bean - Egg, Meat and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My friend and I came on a weekday morning for a quick breakfast. I've heard great things about Bull and Bean and have been wanting to visit for a while. I ordered the bull and bean club and my friend ordered the perfect big bull breakfast. The bull and bean club was very yummy and a good portion size - I added a little mayo to suit my taste better. The perfect big bull breakfast seemed to be a great bang-for-your-buck! Overall, we had a great experience and will be back! read more

Listen have you ever kissed the forehead of an angel? Yeah it's up there with that... Ok let me back up and simplify what I'm trying to say ... THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! And I'm a foodie. I had the breakfast burrito, i was sad when i finished it ... if I'm not mistaken and small tear may have came in my right eye... my wife had the Loaded Steak And Eggs and listen she's a cooking woman and she enjoyed her meal, enjoyed it so must she ate 99% of the steak before she even offered me a piece of it... we love to try new places and we are glad we chose here...and i only gave it 4 stars because no one is perfect read more

Bull and Bean - Loaded Steak And Eggs - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is my favorite brunch place in Durham! I always leave thinking this food tastes like it was prepared with real ingredients and not rushed even though it comes out so quickly. I love when it feels like there is a kitchen in the back of the restaurant and you can taste the care of the food. What draws me in are the weekly brunch specials. Each week they have different specials, such a French toast specials, pancake specials, etc. I check Facebook each weekend before I head there. It's small so there's not many places to sit. But it's super cute with little flowers on the table. You order and pay at the front and then they bring the food to your table. They always have a selection of coffee drinks and mimosas as well. It's definitely a place to go with your family. They have outdoor sitting for the warm days. I know I will be back again soon. read more

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This is such a sweet, cute place that I found while searching for lunch. There's plenty of indoor seating with cushions and a rose on the table. There's outdoor seating too. Chicken salad sandwich was fresh with cranberries on ciabatta bread. I ordered a side of chips and energy bar. Energy bar was just OK. The sandwich was excellent! Iced mocha was good. Atmosphere was awesome to sit do you have a phone conversation or a meeting with friends. It is a little pricey but good. I would definitely recommend this place and I would return if ever I'm in town. read more

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I was there about 2 months ago , first and last . I have no idea how this place got so many 5 stars but o well for me it was a terrible experience all the way , the staff Was looking miserable and not welcoming at All . The place is very dirty all the way ( omg ) Dirty where ever you can see . That for me is enough to get out , My sandwich had 2 slices of poor little sad cor read more

We ordered Bull & Bean via GrubHub for lunch today and it was really poorly prepared. Both dishes we received were not good. The dish I had was greasy. In addition, the brown rice was dry rather than tender, the eggs were overcooked and the avocado was poor quality. Overall, definitely not worth the price. This place is absolutely not the same as it was when it opened. read more

This places serves some of the best breakfast, you will ever eat, right down to the cheese grits. The food was cooked to perfection, and they had a variety of coffee/ tea, hot or cold, along with wonderful smelling pastries. They also serve lunch, and I tried their steak and cheese. It was delicious. Family friendly, and a great place to meet up for coffee or a little breakfast, or to bring out of town guest. read more

The food was amazing and there was plenty of parking availability. We ordered loaded hash browns, steak and eggs, breakfast burrito, BEC croissant, and the big Bull breakfast. They have plenty of seasonal specials as well. The Apple cider sangria was delicious but a small portion for $14 The only thing we were confused about is why we had to tip before paying because we had to grab our own silverware and water/soft drinks and clear our own table. I would return though. We sat inside because we had a large party and we called ahead but they usually do not take reservations. read more

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I'm here to grab lunch or take home dinner regularly. The coconut cake is a little bite of heaven. I could eat a slice every day. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I love the ambiance and warmth of this more than a coffee shop restaurant! read more

The inside is quite cute and well decorated. The service was not great and was quite slow. They lost our order number so we ended up waiting about 30 min for our food. We sat outside with the pup, they have a nice dog friendly patio. They have coffee ice cubes for the iced coffee which was great. My boyfriend loved the French toast. The breakfast sandwich was tasted but the turkey sausage patty was quite small so most of it was just egg and cheese. Overall we would go back, I would probably get something different and order ahead online. read more

Bull and Bean - French toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I came here last minute because they had open space for Sunday brunch. The tables are first come first serve, and you order at the counter. I was pleasantly surprised by the food! The French toast was not too sweet. It had delicious homemade whipped cream and fresh strawberries. I like that it wasn't drowned in syrup, and that it was more lightly sweet. But, you can also get it with the option of Nutella if you fancy a sweeter side . The huevos rancheros were as expected. Nothing out-of-the-box creative, but well cooked eggs and dressings. Overall, it's a decent last minute brunch place, with a cozy coffee house atmosphere. A pretty safe bet for a decent weekend meal. read more

Bull and Bean - French toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is my GO TO brunch spot in the triangle. I love the variety of options they have, the fast-casual style, and the price is not too shabby for a student on a budget. Their bennedicts are always great. I've tried their croissant with nutella and strawberries which was simple but still delicious. I like how they get their bread from Guglhupf. They constantly add specials which is always nice to try other things. They don't have it anymore, but they used to have a belgian waffle with berries and whipped cream... and their whipped cream is sooo tasty! If you don't have a sweet tooth like me, their savory options are great too. read more

Bull and Bean - french toast with brioche bread and mixed berries - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've been so excited to try Bull and Bean after hearing great things! Super cute place and I like how it operates as order at the counter then find a seat. It was pretty busy, so the food did take a pretty long time. The breakfast burrito was okay - nothing special, egg was really watery / made the burrito leak, and I wish it could have come with some side or something. The French toast (peaches and blueberry) was delicious though! Everything you'd want in a French toast :) read more

Bull and Bean - Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This place is so cute I wish I could give a better review, but after a third visit the food just remains unimpressive. On this visit we had the grits bowl with pulled pork and the Meg's Manhattan eggs plate. My first and most consistent criticism about this place is the lack of flavor, seasoning, or salt on anything. The two elements of these dishes that had any flavor at all were the grits (good amount of cheese but no salt or butter at all) and the "herb roasted tomatoes" on the Meg's plate, though even those still could've used salt. Absolutely no salt or seasoning on the eggs or spinach. And the pork was so bland - it's disappointing when places in NC make bad pulled pork. I think the menu would be better without pulled pork at all. Overall I think this menu looks so good but just isn't being executed well. Positives? As I said the atmosphere is really cute. (Okay except I HAVE to mention that when we were there today the High School Musical soundtrack was playing over the speakers?? I don't hate it but it's an interesting choice haha.) Additionally, the croissant was really good - they source from Guglhupf - and Meg's plate came with a ton of smoked salmon, a good chunk of avocado, and plenty of goat cheese. So I do feel the price for that was fair. Ahhh I guess what I'm saying is that anything that doesn't need to be cooked was good! We won't be back again. read more

Bull and Bean - Meg's Manhattan plate (front) grits bowl with pulled pork (back) - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Very unassuming from the outside, but great ambiance inside. Loads of tables, gifty stuff on shelves dividing seating areas gives some privacy. Only had coffee and tea, but my friend said they do great food, and the lunchtime crowd was huge. read more

Their Mother's Day special menu was AMAMZING. Their Bennie dish, let me tell you. If beef Wellington and eggs Benedict had a baby. This bad boy was worth the price. The meat was tender, juicy and scrumptious, the eggs were poached perfectly, the croissant crisped just right. I'm not a fan of mushrooms but my husband said they're delicious! And that hollandaise was **chefs kiss ** And the French toast?! The infused mocha in the mascarpone was subtle and left me craving more. The brioche was soaked in just the right amount of whatever heavenly concoction they made and the sprinkle of chocolate shavings made us basically inhale the dish. Don't get me started on the berry sangria and Hibiscus lemonade mimosa. Or on their chai latte. The whole meal was perfect! And the service was impeccable. If you haven't already gone here, then what're you waiting for? read more

Bull and Bean - If beef Wellington and eggs Benedict had a baby. - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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So this is in a West Durham shopping area- so already I was a bit hyped to drive out so far. I roll up and see a line, and posted signs with no reservations... Staffwise I'm surprised and underwhelmed that the line was so far to the door in such a small setting, with no one to tell me what the wait really was (not awful 18 mins on the clock). Music was so loud for such a small place, but maybe that's uncommon for the day I was there? I had an offline offer, so I was happy to use that and try a few items on the menu- almond milk cappuccino (nothing to write home about), large GF Peanut Butter cookie for my fam (they loved this cookie dearly), but my main meal was literally the best part. The croissant was toasted lightly, generously topped w/ eggs, smoked salmon and feta. This item was 100% worth it's price. I couldn't finish more than the eggs and a few bits of salmon which was super generously placed on the plate. Overall, I was more disappointed in the finer details, and for the loudness of the music. I'm hard of hearing, and having any conversation without being able to sit outside was embarrassingly hard for me (outside seating was full). My experience is particular so please take that with a grain of salt; and quite possibly I'll convince someone to drive me out here and try again in the future. read more

Bull and Bean - Meg's Manhattan Eggs - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Bull and Bean is tucked away in a strip mall, but that doesn't detract from its down-to-earth, homey feel. For brunch this morning, I got their "fan favorite" avocado toast and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. On a slice of thick multigrain bread from Guglhupf, the avocado was ripe, spread thickly, and seasoned quite well. I also appreciated B and B's commitment to supporting local vendors- candles, peanut butter, and planners from other small businesses were all on display. There was definitely room for improvement when it came to the coffee, though. They didn't have almond or oat milk so I got an iced vanilla latte with soy milk, which was just okay. I'd come back for breakfast, but probably get coffee somewhere else. read more

Bull and Bean - Close-up of avocado toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We were passing by and needed to stop by for breakfast. We saw that this place got a great review and ordered the breakfast burrito. Oh how we regretted our choice... 3 eggs, sure but with no salt. Meat? Sure, one piece. It had no flavor... definitely would not go back. read more

Bull and Bean - Outside - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Make sure if you go in the winter to bundle up. The only thing weaker than their coffee is their furnace. Anyway the food is not great. The people who work there are very nice. And the atmosphere is nice. read more