I only had brunch here, so I can't comment on dinner or lunch. Bruch looks nice but doesn't all brunch looks nice. Compare to First Watch, which is famous for brunch, they are about the same. Cafe Duo has smaller serving but menu is more unique. Lunch and dinner usually full of cars and customers so I definitely needs to try their menu another time. read more

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Always a fantastic meal!! Food always great and the service is impeccable!! Never disappointed with the atmosphere and staff are the best!! Steak was competent and the seafood linguine was terrific read more

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The reviews made us give this place a try, it wasn't bad but it also wasn't great. We ordered the bruschetta for appetizer and it was basically chopped up tomatoes on top of toast, it had good flavor but not the bruschetta we imagined. My husband got the Red Fish with green beans and mashed potatoes. The description was misleading, we thought it would be red snapper but it was red drum and the portions size for the sides were not filling. I ordered the penne alla vodka with shrimp. The same tomato that was on the bruschetta was in the pasta which made the two dishes taste very similar. On top of that I only got 4 shrimp in the dish, I know shrimp are expensive but 4 is a bit ridiculous. read more

The food, service is perfect. I particularly love the cafe atmosphere. A great place to go on a regular basis.

This place is so good. It's on the expensive side but you are most definitely getting your hard earned moneys worth. Everything is expertly sourced and fresh. The service is top notch. In my opinion this establishment is one of the best spot places to eat in Greenville. They have outside seating and there isn't a lot of that in town so take advantage of that here. My pan seared red snapper over their Niçoise Salad was amazing. I'll be coming back here from time to time. You must try it. Till next time.... read more

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The food is top notch! Service is fantastic! Very relaxing atmosphere! This spot has been a long time favorite place to eat!

Restaurant was not full, but service was super slow and inattentive. The beef burgunoine was a special, and tasted good but portion was super small and it was supposed to be served with tagliatelle noodles and it was more like Ramen. We never got bread, my beer was warm and we were unattended to. Disappointing. read more

Great menu with great service! The chef provides good portions but the flavors are a pallet experience!

Excellent please for brunch. The menu is very interesting, I may return to try the mussels. I had the catch of the day and the soup if the day. Both very tasty and the right size. The terrace is perfect: enclosed, with good shade and ambiance music. read more

The longtime manager, Patrick, and Nate, the top waiter, are no longer with Cafe Duo and the new team is not as good. Service was slow and food quality wasn't as good. The decor is unchanged. As a longtime customer, I was disappointed. read more

We've had dinner here twice visiting our son who is in the medical school. The first time we came here we were moving him in and the four of us looked like we had been run over in the middle of the street and we're dying of starvation. We didn't realize what a nice place this was, but you'd have thought we walked in wearing tuxedos because we were treated very well. The second time we came with a large group for my son's white coat ceremony and the service and food were just as outstanding. We will definitely be back many many times to this restaurant. Great ambiance, great service, really good wine list and fantastic food. read more

Best restaurant in Greenville. Seriously everything we ordered was amazing 10/10 service, food, and ambiance. I love how the menu changes and the staff is so friendly. The manager came to our table multiple times to make sure we were enjoying everything. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Lunch is a treat. The sandwiches are huge, fresh and served hot. The service is amazing and the prices are very reasonable. If you want local upscale, this is the place. read more

One of the worst experiences I have had in Greenville (and other places) made reservations for Valentines Day 3 weeks prior. Walked in - there was no host - the server was confused. They found my reservation but didn't know where to seat us. They tried to put us in front of the DOOR and we said we would prefer to sit somewhere else... They said, these tables are all reserved. yes, I made a RESERVATION. So they eventually - after some discussion - sat us away from the door. So.... we ordered the appetizers that were offered for tonight - either a salad or a lobster bisque. We got one of each. There was not a shred of lobster in the bisque. Very watered down. Waiter said he would be right back with bread.... nope. We finished our appetizers and well nothing.... when he did come back he had our entrees. No clearing of our plates prior to - the tables are so small we had to 'trade' with him. I got the filet, my boyfriend got the snapper. My filet was over salted. My potatoes were bland and the green beans were cold. Snapper was just average. Maybe on a NON event, like Valentine's day, the food is better. After close to $300 - we will never be back. read more

This was our first time dining at Cafe Duo. We were so happy that we tried it. We were greeted at the door with a very friendly welcome. Our drinks were wonderful. The food: pasta de golfo was absolutely delicious! My husband had pasta with mussels. He absolutely loved it. We had a relaxed, delicious dinner. The only low point was dessert. It was described as chocolate mousse cake. It was a lava cake. Of course we ate the chocolate cake! But it was a little disappointing. I highly recommend Cafe Duo. I can't wait to go back! read more

Food was delicious and sat outside on a beautiful night. May be a bit pricey for some but it's worth it.

First time here at Cafe Duo, it was definitely one of their busiest day, Mother's Day. Our family had a reservation for a party of 17 and we were promptly seated in their outdoor patio. The manager quickly came and greeted our party. Took our order of drinks. There was a small menu for today, I will said it was well thought out. Love the custom touch. I order the Panino Rustica with a cup of the soup of the day; tomato bisque. I could say the soup was my favorite part of the whole meal. The entre was fresh but bland. There was not much magic happening there, the soup set such high expectation for the whole meal. The fries were cold and too greasy. I got to taste the Penne Allá Vodka the pasta was perfectly cook, I wished the sauce, chicken and pasta was simmered to be able to absorb the flavor of the vodka sauce. My history order a side of grits, they were really good more on the runny side but with lots of flavor. Lastly, I got a creme brûlée for dessert. It was definitely fresh, creme, top with the perfect amount of crispy goodness. I will love to go back another day, when it's not so busy and try their menu again. Special holidays can be hard on a small restaurant with large parties and extensive waitlists. The owner and waiters were great. Overall, it was a wonderful experience at Cafe Duo. read more

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Horrible experience start to finish! Dirty tables, slow service, overpriced food. Will never set foot in this restaurant ever again. I honestly can't even imagine what others experienced that would garner positive reviews. read more

Anything less than 5 stars is rude to a small business (don't do it), and this restaurant is doing a good job. That being said, the food is very safe and mostly bland. Service is polite but not engaged. Inside could use a freshen up, patio is lovely. I think with just a bit of refocusing this could be excellent, but it feels like it lost its way. read more

It used to be our go to place but it has declined the last couple times we went (out of stuff and the portions were much smaller). The waiter was great however. read more

This was a charming restaurant! I ordered the cheese burger and a Bloody Mary and both were yummy. The only reason I'm giving a 4 is because I ordered the burger medium and it came out rare. Practically still mooing but delicious nonetheless. The crispy fries that accompanied it more than made up for the burger temp. The bloody was subtle but not enough horseradish. Nit picky things but thought I'd share. Definitely still recommend! read more

Cafe Duo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

I am giving 3 stars because the waitress could of been more attentive and like only way she came to the table is if we called her and my food had to be sent back because it was not done correctly at all. Steak was cold to the core both times and first time it was barely cooked when I asked for medium well. The salmon was good. I think that was the best item, but overall none of the food had a lot of flavor, which was very disappointing. Would I eat here again prob not just because the flavors were not up to par and the drinks were not good. My kids did enjoy the kids pasta and they had a second plate of that. read more

Cafe Duo - Kids French toast with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

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This is a nice brunch place in Greenville! I came to Greenville for business trip and had a chance to eat at Cafe Due. Good food, nice atmosphere, and great services. What I ordered: -Veggie omelette: good, can't go wrong with this healthy choice -Souffle: it's a bit dry, but it's ok. I would come back to try other dishes in the future if I ever come back to the area again. read more

Cafe Duo - Kale and mushroom Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greenville, North Carolina

Great small place with a quaint ambiance, and simply spectacular food. I had the calamari, tomato bisque and linguini del golfo. Loved every bite. The crem brûlée you must try. Billie was our waitress and she was great! There was a large group dining close to us but we never felt underserved. A new Greenville favorite. read more

You will not be disappointed by any part of your dining experience. Wonderful friendly staff, expedient service, and a phenomenal menu with innovative and classic specials. read more

We came here with our daughter when we came for a college visit. We called ahead asking if we needed a reservation and the manager said "of course you need a reservation" in kind of a brash tone. But he would fit us in. We arrived and surprised the place was near empty. The food was actually pretty good I had the grilled flounder and my wife and daughter had chicken and pasta . The manager was micro managing the waitress and had a frazzled look about him . Our waitress was nice and a good server, but we did not feel welcome at all, no thanks for coming to try us out , unfortunate because I believe the chef was pretty good but poorly managed dining room with rude manager read more

I ordered a veggies penne with mushrooms and broccoli. There were 3 piecies of mushrooms and barely noticable broccoli sprinkled in. The plate was basically pasta. I could pay 10 times less for pasta at home. I will NOT go back there for the hefty price of a plate pasta. Geese, Cafe Duo, so cheap in what you advertise and do not deliver for the hefty price paid. read more

Tasty food, cozy ambience, professional service, and reasonable prices- my idea of a nice neighborhood restaurant! I had the tuna, my wife the broken egg sandwich. Both were fresh, flavorful, filling, and fantastic! We missed the brunch crowd on a Sunday by eating lunch at 1:15, but they close at 2 so don't wait too long! read more

There are no brunch spots in Goldsboro, but this easy 50 min. drive was worth the trip. The waitstaff was fantastic: knowledgeable with the menu, decent wait time for the food, and quick to grab the checks. Our server also made our drinks, and he was super awesome with the sangria that had brandy in it. We split our entrees in half, and we ended up sharing the chocolate souffle dessert. // Duo eggs benedict: 2 thin pieces of black forest ham, a perfect poached egg (AKA runny yolk!) with hollandaise sauce poured over everything sitting on the toasted English muffin. This was served with delicious, seasoned potatoes. // Broken egg sandwich: thin pieces of black forest ham, sliced tomato, swiss cheese, and fried egg that wasn't runny (hence the name) inside toasted ciabatta bread. The bread was crunchy after getting warmed, but it worked with this breakfast sandwich well. I normally prefer croissants. The same seasoned, crunchy potatoes were served with this entree. Those potatoes seem misleading due to their larger size, but the crunch and taste are all there, (: // Chocolate souffle with vanilla bean ice cream. The lava cake had an amazing outer layer of crunch, and the insides were a soft, smooth, silky fudge. The vanilla bean ice cream scoop paired perfectly with its size & taste and had an impeccable ability to hold its shape next to the warm dessert. Our plates were clean, our stomachs not overwhelmed, and our wallets content with fair pricing. We would totally come back, (: read more

The service is always great and it's nice to sit outside on the patio. I usually order one of the chicken or fish dishes and have been pleased in the past . I ordered the bolognese this time and assumed it was made with beef, however when I was half way done I noticed it was a very light colored meat (it was dark outside). I asked the waitress and she said it was pork. I don't usually eat pork because it doesn't agree with me. I think they should write in the description "pork" not just "meat" as I think most people presume it will be beef. My husband had the salmon and he said it was "ok". So that would be my complaint this time the sauce wasn't very thick or flavorful either. Oh well. read more

Another great dining experience at Cafe Duo. This is Greenville's best restaurant. The menu is not long but everything is special. Katie, our server, did a great job making our evening a good one. The bartender is the best in town. Try the Manhattan! read more

First time trying this place for brunch. My boyfriend & I didn't realize how popular this place was. There was some wait but 15 minutes later we got a table. We got the soup of the day, carrot bisque. Who knew it would be so amazing! Can't wait to try cooking it at home. We got the mimosa & Bloody Mary. We both loved our drinks! The waiter was amazing, gave us helpful tips and was great at answering any questions we had. He even recommended a drink that I am sure we will always drink in the future. Loved the food, drinks, desserts. So glad we stopped by here! read more

Slipped in last week for takeout and Patrick suggested rack of lamb. I was hesitant at first as few restaurants can do justice to a lamb. Was I blown away! Without a doubt one of my best two or three meals in decades. Put me on the list for a repeat!! Thanks folks, it was stunning!! read more

My husband took me and my sister to Cafe Duo Saturday for Mother's Day. The menu was varied as to what one wanted. I had the charbroiled salmon with green beans and mashed potatoes, it was perfect, the salmon was moist and had the best mustard glaze on it. My sister got the mushroom ravioli and a side salad, she said it was delicious. My husband opted for the Fruitti Dimari with muscles, shrimp, scallops on a bed of noodles. We were full but got dessert: Berry Crisp, molten chocolate soufflé and creme brûlée......never disappoints to go there. read more

Have enjoyed it every time, but have learned to order the entrees versus the combos at lunch. The combos are too small on the soup. But mushroom raviolis and the tuna on salad? Both are perfect! read more

Date lunch with someone special. The owner made us feel at home, and offered recommendations that were spot on

We celebrated our 50th anniversary Friday evening at our favorite place in Greenville! Great food and great service Thanks for making it special for us. This is the place!! read more

I ate there for lunch. Soup and shrimp appetizer. Both were good. No bread or crackers were served but I didn't ask; Just sorta expected. Reasonable price (all relative) but at least not fast food. Staff very friendly & good. I will go back. read more

I've never been to Cafe Duo before but it has nice seating outside. I sadly didn't get to see the inside as I prefer to sit outside during these times but the staff were nice and abided by all state guidelines and it made me feel safe and comfortable. read more

Went to Cafe Duo last night for the first time since the Pandemic. Everything was excellent. I started with the tomato bisque soup and my wife had a small salad. Homemade bread with olive oil was brought out. Both my wife and I chose from the specials. I had a "shoulder" steak (much like an ironsteak) with frites. The steak was done perfectly and the frites were among the best I ever tasted. My wife had a pasta dish with chopped shrimp, peppers, some chopped veggies in a tomato cream sauce. She said it was great. The desserts, a creme brûlée for me and key lime pie for my wife were fantastic. Service was friendly, pleasant prompt and what you would expect in a better restaurant. The wait staff was very informative as to their dishes. Atmosphere and decor is certainly a cut above casual dining but still relaxed. It was quiet and good for conversation but we had arrived early (around 5:15 PM) and there were only a few parties seated then. Many more people were arriving as we were leaving around 6:30. This probably one of the top 2 or 3 restaurants in Greenville for better dining or fine cuisine. Will definitely be going back more often. read more