The Terrace Cafes food has gotten so much better. We're here often, so it helps that the food is…read moredecent when you don't have any other food options at the moment. I like that the merchants change often so you get a variety

Terrace Cafe is one of three cafeterias located at UNC Hospitals' main campus in Chapel Hill (UNC…read moreHealth/UNC Medical Center). My wife regularly works at the hospital and will sometimes bring home leftovers of her food from Terrace Cafe. On occasion, she'll also grab us a takeout lunch or dinner. The food has always been tasty and I don't know exactly why, but I've always found it to be a treat, probably because it's hospital food. For me, I guess part of it is the novelty of it. The only other hospital I've had food from is Grady Hospital in Atlanta. UNC's hospital food blows Grady's out of the water. Terrace is located on the 2nd floor of the main hospital (Memorial). If entering the hospital from the main front entrance, you'll want to make a left to get to the cafe. There will be a sign for Terrace and a stairway leading up. The cafeteria isn't huge, but it's big enough to have a few different stations/counters. It's like a mini food court, but with only one set of checkout lanes for the multiple vendors/stations inside. The stations have names like "Continental Traders" and "Flatiron Grill." This isn't like a mall or airport food court with brand name vendors like Chick-fil-A and Sbarro. At the time of writing this review, my favorite meal from Terrace Cafe so far has been the fried chicken from Continental Traders. It's branded as "Carolina Chicken Co." I've had it multiple times now. The chicken is seasoned and spiced well. It tastes great. The dark meat is tender and juicy. There's a small additional charge if you want all white meat. The cabbage, collard greens, potatoes au gratin, red beans and rice, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes and gravy sides are delicious. For healthy food, I thought the salmon with lemon jam was pretty decent. It was tasty even as leftovers. From Continental Traders, my wife has enjoyed almost everything she's tried. That includes chicken pot pie, shepherd's pie, baked chicken, and sweet potato. The only thing she didn't like was the sweet potato side once. The other times, it's been fine. I've tried several of the "Fast Breaks" items. These are grab-and-go meals in clear, plastic, snap-shut containers near the entrance. They include things like salads, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts. I'd say most of these items are or look par for the course such as the spring mix salad and protein box (walnuts, pecans, cheddar cheese cubes, dried cranberries). Of the items from Fast Breaks, the ones I've liked most thus far have been the apple pie, cheesecake with strawberry topping, and Cobb salad. Also near the entrance, there's a display case of self-serve pastries and treats. I believe they're branded as "Great Beginnings." They consist of breakfast foods like bagels, muffins, and Danishes. There's a neat little contraption that blows air into a stack of disposable plastic gloves, allowing you to put on a glove with just one hand to then grab your pastry of choice. I tried the "Black and White Cookie" from this display and it was alright. It tasted like a cheap donut with chocolate and vanilla icing. My wife and I have had the breakfast burritos from Flatiron Grill many times. They're filling and yummy. My wife also likes to get the breakfast sandwiches such as the ones with avocado and egg inside. Those are good too. In general, the breakfast menu is arguably the best thing Terrace Cafe offers when you consider the combination of taste, variety, and price. Flatiron Grill also makes customizable omelets and burgers. Across the way, where they have sealed packs of cereals, there is sometimes a station that serves made-to-order crepes and waffles. "Red Ginger," to the right of Flatiron Grill, sells Asian food. I've never had it, but my wife said it's okay. She said it's like Chinese takeout food. Things like fried egg rolls, stir-fried noodle bowls, and fried dumplings. Sometimes, the station sells burrito bowls. My wife said the burrito bowls taste similar to Chipotle. In the middle of the space is a fridge with self-serve packaged sushi, like grocery store sushi. It's labeled "Sujin Sushi." Like Red Ginger, I haven't tried any of the Sujin Sushi for myself yet. My wife said it's mediocre. By the looks of what I saw, I'd have to agree with her, but I'd be willing to give it a shot sometime. I did try the seaweed salad and even though it looked a little discolored (light), it tasted better than I expected, so maybe I shouldn't knock it until I've tried it for myself. Additionally, Terrace Cafe sells other snacks like bagged potato chips (Frito-Lay, Carolina Kettle Chips) and bottled drinks (soda, tea, water). There are condiment stations and a place for you to heat up (toast, microwave) your food. My wife uses FreedomPay to pay for her meals at Terrace Cafe. With FreedomPay, she gets a discount on top of the listed prices so the food and beverage here end up being a nice value. The cafe has seating inside. If you want to eat outside, go to the courtyard outside Starbucks.

Perfect spot for a flavor-packed lunch break. If you've had Goorsha's food, it's the same delicious…read morefood, just repackaged in clever ways, as sandwiches (panini) and bowls. We tried the Gojo panino (chicken, roasted red pepper, sauce) and a protein bowl with chicken, tekil gomen (cabbage, potato, carrot), fosolia (green beans & carrot), and beet salad. The food came out super quickly (there were only a few other folks in at the time). While the panino was tasty enough, I would recommend/reorder the protein bowl more. The portioning is super generous on the bowl: the bottom is layered with injera, and the scoops of protein and sides are massive. I ate my fill and still had leftovers to take home. They also have coffee and pastries, though we did not try that on our visit.

This is now my favorite coffee place to visit in Durham! I had a lovely time here with a dear…read morefriend. It's such a cute place, lots of comfy seating, the breakfast sandwiches are absolutely delicious, and the coffee is superb. Service was wonderful. We got the Jebena coffee and shared it, and the setting was so beautiful. Will definitely be coming again.

After my GI procedure at Duke, we stopped for lunch before heading home. Saw the great reviews and…read moreit was not far off our route home so chose this place. Glad we did. Food was great. My turkey melt was perfectly prepared and tasted great. My wife's pancakes and sides were very good as well. The coffee drinks were tasty and well prepared with that good deep espresso flare. Not wanting to overeat on a freshly purged system, we ordered a couple of cheesecakes to go. My wife's lemon ricotta, mine chocolate. Both very different, both very good. Probably the best home made tasting desserts we've had in our 2 yrs in the triangle. Will definitely return after the next trip to Duke med.

Solid brunch spot with great service and lots of GF options -- execution needs a tune-up (4)…read more Visited The Refectory Cafe on a busy Sunday morning. Parking was tight but doable in the lot. The space is charming inside and out; the shaded patio has a nice vibe, though foot traffic to the entrance passes by those tables. Ordering is walk-up, and food is delivered to the table. Menu is broad with clear gluten-free indicators (huge plus). Coffee was dark and delicious, and service throughout was genuinely warm, knowledgeable, and fast -- easily 5 stars for hospitality. Getting to-go boxes was effortless and we were offered refills often. Food was a mixed bag. My wife had the gluten-free smoked salmon toast with avocado. She wished the veggies and tomato were grilled; the GF bread itself was very good, but the greens/tomato ended up pushed aside. I had the smoked salmon Benedict. The salmon portion felt light, and the hollandaise leaned more toward mustard than citrus and was a bit thin. Breakfast potatoes and veggies were nicely cut and well-seasoned but undercooked; same for the bacon, which tasted more tough than crisp. (I reheated the potatoes/veg at home -- flavor was there once cooked through.) Prices felt reasonable, ingredients seemed thoughtfully sourced, and the team's earnestness shines. With a little tighter execution (fully cooked potatoes/veg, crisper bacon, brighter/thicker hollandaise, slightly more salmon, grilled tomatoes), this would be an easy 5. I'll definitely be back -- I gave it a 3.7 but rounded it up to 4 stars for the service, coffee, and GF-friendly menu options.

Dope music and vibe: Sunlight, warm lights, walls adorned…read moreWith nature's beauty. Enjoy a beer and Sandwich, side of dill salad. I'll be coming back, For coffee and flowers.

Visited Yonder Coffee inside Daily Beer Bar with a friend this weekend. It was the second Saturday…read morein January - so a pretty random weekend, but surprisingly the place was absolutely popping and so packed. There were 5-6 people waiting for a single table. After fighting for a table, we both ordered hot drinks: my friend got a latte and I ordered the rose chai latte, which I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, after my friend placed her order, the barista mentioned they were "out of espresso" and offered to "top it with milk" instead and she wouldn't taste a difference. That was disappointing and felt a bit unfair that my friend essentially ended up paying for milk rather than a true latte. We also tried the Tepuy donuts, which were tasty (love Tepuy sourdough donuts!), though I wish they had been warmed up. Given how busy it was, service felt a bit rushed and less attentive than expected--understandable, but still noticeable. The space itself is nice, with a variety of table sizes, and I can tell it would be a great spot to sit and chat on a slower day. I would look forward to giving it another try on a less hectic day!

Let me start with the negative, and it is a big one. My wife and I wanted to come here maybe a year…read moreago and we didn't get around to it until today. Huge mistake. This place is freakin' delicious. So, we had a great meal from the food truck once. And Gussy's catered a wine pairing dinner at Peak of the Vine in Apex which was spectacular. We decided then we had to visit the brick and mortar location, but one thing after another delayed us until today. We went with our (adult) kids and everyone loved every bite. I had a new pork gyro and their amazing lemon rice (do not sleep on the lemon rice, it is a stealth amazing side), my wife had the fried shrimp platter and the shrimp was great. Somehow more shrimpy than most fried shrimp. I don't know what that means, but there you go. My daughter got the chicken gyro with fries and declared the fries her new favorite fries. The veggies were so crisp and fresh in the gyro that even though she finished all the chicken, she brought the last few bites of pita and veggies home because she didn't want to waste them. My son is a limited-taste eater, but was relieved to see some Italian classics on the menu. He went with his favorite sandwich, a chicken parmesan hero. He didn't have super high hopes for an amazing experience, because outside of a pizzeria chicken parm is usually just good, never great. But he was shocked, "This is better than most pizzerias. I'd have to get one here and one at Mezza Luna and have them side by side to judge them, it's that good." So yeah, Gussy's. Don't wait around like we did. If you find yourself close to RTP, plan lunch at Gusssy's. Or make the trip special during the week. You won't regret it.

This place is a bit unassuming, located in an older strip mall next to a Sheetz off Miami Blvd in…read moreDurham. There are a lot of great little shops in this plaza that deserve recognition--I never would have found them without a Yelp search. I walked in to get a quick takeout order because I had to be back for a meeting in 30 minutes. I almost left because there were about eight people ahead of me waiting to order. I also just started a keto diet, so I was hoping they had something I could actually eat. The menu looked incredible. If I weren't on this diet, I totally would have gotten the gyro and fries that I saw delivered to a nearby table; I was literally drooling. I settled for a Caesar salad to go. I forgot to ask for no croutons, but that is on me! It came with fresh pita and tzatziki, which looked and felt awesome. I tasted the tzatziki before giving them both away, and it was delicious--probably the best tzatziki I have tasted in a long time. For my salad protein, I chose the chicken skewers (you get two). The salad was dressed, and I had to sprint to my meeting. I opened it and took a bite at the office, and let's just say I kept my camera off and my microphone on mute for most of the call! The chicken had such good flavor, and the salad had a generous amount of shaved parmesan with a nice dressing. They also did what I always do with a Caesar: added lemon. There were two big wedges of lemon in the container, which provided that perfect extra hit of acid I always look for. While I didn't get to interact with everyone, the woman running the front of the house (and probably the back, too) was incredibly nice. I wish I experienced that kind of service everywhere I went; the world would be a much friendior place. I think I'll be a regular here.

The food that's pre made and out is not so good. Sometimes it's old or drenched in sauces. I'd…read morerecommend custom made food (ie custom pizza, salads, sushi, etc). My favorite spots are JBs (although they tend to make my salads often without following my order...). Their salmon is incredible though. The sashimi bowls are very good and the sushi as well. I love the stir fry station but depending on who serves you, you may not get many veggies. Sprout is advertised as healthy but their food is drenched in oil and sauce. The crepe station is good if you're in the mood. Farmstead also has some good options. Most other things you get at this cafe are overpriced. For salads, I'd recommend il forno since it's the cheapest option and you get unlimited toppings. Il forno also has good pastas and pizzas. For pasta, I'd recommend asking for less sauce since otherwise it comes DRENCHED. gluten free pasta and gluten free pizza crust available. Whole wheat pasta also apparently available although they're always "out". ABP is good on occasion for soup or salad. The food isn't very high quality but cheap. The commons is a rip off. The food is terrible and you pay way too much.

West Union is a large glass, beautifully designed building with multiple stories on the Duke…read moreUniversity campus that houses a great variety of food options; kind of like a food court, but with much better quality food. They opened relatively recently in the past year, and accept student points and credit cards; you do not need to be a student or have a student ID to eat here. They are open 11am-8pm Monday through Sunday. The food: so many diverse options available! There's American food, Southern comfort food, pizza, Italian, Indian, Japanese (poke bowls and ramen!), a sushi bar, and even a full-service steak house on the top floor (go for dinner only though -- I wouldn't recommend going there for their lunch buffet at all). The portions in general are big and definitely filling. There are drink machines available, but they are more health conscious and do not have your typical soft drinks. That's not usually a problem for me, as I have a water bottle anyway. There's plenty of open-seating available everywhere, with some areas offering outlets so that you can work while you eat. Seats are easier to find if you avoid the lunch hour rush, though, which typically occurs around 11:30am-noon. Even with the lunch hour rush, lines generally move pretty quickly. I enjoy the variety of food options available all conveniently located in one place. While this isn't a restaurant that'll blow your mind away, it is a great option given the beautiful building, variety of options available, large portions, and student-friendly prices. This is a great place to eat if you're on campus.

My first time at this restaurant, I met a friend for lunch and we both had great food and service…read more The specialty drinks were delish too! As other reviewers commented the feel is modern/fresh/clean and menu items are reasonably priced. Parking was a breeze and with an upstairs' outside seating area, it made for a delightful experience.

Casual spot to grab cocktails before (or after) dinner. Nice outdoor patio with friendly service…read more We enjoyed the White Dove and Bramble On. Both were good.

I have to say I love this place! I've been coming here since 2009, and never had a bad meal. After…read morethe fire, I suffered. No other place comes close. I'm so glad they're back ! Maybe it's the condiment bar, or the deli case, or maybe it's just the way they manage the restaurant, but you can get what you want. I've been eating more vegetarian lately and decided on a build-your-own felafel sandwich, which i got in a tortilla wrap (easier to eat than a pita), with hummus and sauteed eggplant, a variety of up to 2 free add-ins included (see menu). It arrived quickly, was hot and fresh, and came with chopped lettuce and tomato in the wrap. I ate it with lots of chopped parsley and red onion condiment and green hot sauce. So darn good! I'll be back again and again!

We came in for a weekday lunch. The lunch room is chaotic…read moreand a bit confusing but repeat customers probably know what to do. We figured out how to place our order at the counter. Food is then dropped off at your table. You bus the table yourself. They want a minimum 20 percent tip. That is becoming irritating when you get no service. To the food:chicken kebabs were a bit undercooked but I had picked two delicious sides, including tabouleh. Sides were sensational. My partner also loved the sides and the pita bread. The biggest disappointment? Baklava. It was old and not freshly cooked. So no flakiness.