Duck Donuts

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7 years ago

There is plenty of parking because of its location in the mall! What I love about this place is that they make the donuts fresh in front of you- nothing is pre-prepared. You have to try the Maple Bacon! Sometimes the line can be long to order but it never takes too long for them to make your order. read more

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Blake S.

3 years ago

Great donuts! Hot and fresh. The donuts were very sweet but you should be expecting that I suppose. Great variety of flavors and options to explore. read more

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Amazing!!! Duck donuts is my favorite donut shop and even beats Krispy Kreme. My first time at Duck donuts was in Cary and I was so extremely happy to find one in Chapel Hill. We got a half dozen and devoured in milliseconds. So hot, so fresh. The best! read more

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Claire B.

2 years ago

Duck donuts is great! I placed an online order for the wrong time on accident and they were super accommodating and made it all work out. Very friendly and hardworking! Highly recommend. read more

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Duck Donuts is awesome! I had two donuts on my first visit, one with lemon and coconut on top, and the other with peanut butter and chocolate. They came out warm, so good! The next visit, I had the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich on a bagel, which was good too. It's right across from a doctor's office, to boot, so there ya go! read more

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Martha A.

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6 years ago

I am visiting Durham so went to that location. I had difficulty with their website. I couldn't order online using the website and kept getting a message that read " glitch on the website due to volume." Lastly I did arrive around closing time and observed donuts being made in large batches though not clear here if their donuts are made to order based on this. I did find their donuts very flavorful. This chain only provides cake donut only with a variety of glazed including chocolate butter,vanilla, blueberry etc. They also provide toppings like rainbow and chocolate sprinkles and even coconut lastly there are options like drizzle hot fudge or caramel drizzles. read more

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Lilly W.

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We dropped by this place after having a quick lunch at Moe's. Parking: 5 Lots of available parking for the area. I believe if the area gets busier, then parking will be strained. For now, it's not a huge deal. Service: 5 The cashier who helped us was very helpful and told us about her favorites as suggestions. She was super nice and the rest of the staff who made the donuts were also very sweet. They even asked how it was after we finished. You can also watch how the donut is made at the end of the line. Food: 5 You can get a cake donut with unlimited toppings or you can choose one of their favorites! I chose to create a custom donut with chocolate icing, chocolate glaze, and Oreo cookie crumbs. My friend chose the Maple Bacon donut. They were so delicious and warm so that it just melted in your mouth! Price: 5 The donut was ~$1.50, I believe. Such a great price for a truly customized cake donut. read more

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Leilani V.

6 years ago

Alright, I love donuts. I have tried A LOT of them. Here's the thing I was excited to try them because they had great reviews. I personally didn't care for these as a matter of fact they are still in my fridge. I got a 6 pack allowing my other half to choose 2 (so I guess I got a 4 pack). I took a bit out of them while they were still hot. The peanut butter and chocolate was probably the best if I had to choose. The box got soggy so by the time I got them back to the hotel they were a little weird tasting. Latte was good and the service was great especially during these covid times. read more

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Liz M.

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Oh. My. Word. I did not know that donuts as amazing as these truly existed in the real world! They were resplendent. Inspiring. They made me want to be chubby. We had a great assortment, including a peanut butter cup, a maple bacon, a couple of the featured specials, and some chocolate with sprinkles (my son's favorite). They were all amazing, and I enjoyed eating the excess frosting and toppings off the cardboard of the boy almost as much as I enjoyed the donuts themselves. Sort of like donut dessert. I love this place! read more

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Samantha W.

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I have had duck donuts before but this location was great! The staff was super helpful and fast. We were literally in and out in about 5 minutes. We ordered half a dozen of their best sellers and they all tasted fantastic! The blueberry with raspberry drizzle is my favorite (tastes like a pop tart). The cashier was so nice and patient while we decided and the lady making the donuts was quick and sweet! Love this location. read more

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April H.

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I've heard of this place and seen it a few times, but never had the occasion to stop before my last trip to NC. We ordered, both from the suggested flavors/combos, and they got to work on our doughnuts in the back. I see what the fuss is about! I got the maple+bacon+caramel and a latte. Mom got the chocolate coconut. After a few bites, mom looked at me and said "this place is worth a trip back." (A high complement from someone who values free breakfast at hotels above almost all else when picking where to stay.) Yeah, so, they're worth the hype. Messy. Warm. Not too expensive. Absolutely delicious. Come and get some! The coffee was good too- not too sweet, also not badly priced, did the job as I hadn't had caffeine to that point in the day. Would probably stop by just for coffee too if I lived in the area! read more

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Jonathan O.

4 years ago

Super amazing! Tried it for the first time today and I'm definitely gonna make a 35 minute trip once in awhile to grab some good donuts

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Jim N.

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7 years ago

First visit ... and .... wow! Great donuts, outstanding choices... warm and tasty. They even manage to keep the bacon crispy on a bacon & maple donut! I'm a fan! read more

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Rayad S.

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If you thought donuts couldn't get any crazier and sweeter, wait till you come to Duck Donuts. As the name suggests, they mainly sell donuts but they are amazing and loaded with almost everything sweet (and some savory) toppings you can think of. You can pick from the menu of already crafted donuts OR you could make your own as you like it! I got an oreo based donut while my friend made his own (see picture). However, my friend highly recommended the Maple Bacon donut which I have only heard good things about! The interior is clean and modern albeit with very limited seating. The staff is friendly and helpful. Overall, if you have a sweet tooth, Duck Donuts is the place to be. read more

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Kristen G.

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5 years ago

Love love loveeeee their donuts I also used them for my wedding and the whole process ran smoothly! Highly recommend!!

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Jevon C.

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5 years ago

This Random Half Dozen Assortment was amazing! Warned up the next day or two are just as tasty. I however would not get a breakfast sandwich. It was very dry and the amount of eggs to bagel is not enough. read more

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William C.

4 years ago

I've had better doughnuts that I've made from canned biscuits. There is no dough in their doughnuts is an instant cake batter artificially vanilla flavored. I don't understand why anyone likes these doughnuts. And don't even get me started on the staff. They are all attached to their cell phones and seem to be annoyed that customers are in there store. read more

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Julian R.

6 years ago

Donuts were hot, fresh, and exactly what I ordered. Did a phone order since I could not figure out how to order select donuts from the fall special box. The person on the phone was very nice and helpful. Made the order process easy. I would recommend Duck Donuts. Very good cake donuts. read more

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Kyle M.

8 years ago

Absolutely the best donuts to be found in the Triangle. Hands down the best! Beats rise by A MILE! Warm, sticky, and colorful. Can't go wrong! read more

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Stephanie S.

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These donuts are amazing . Sometimes cake donuts can be overwhelming but these are perfect. With many variety choices of frostings and drippings you can't go wrong. I absolutely loved the lemon frosting with coconut shavings. The key lime drizzled cinnamon sugar donut was perfect. I wasn't courageous enough to indulge the maple with bacon crumbles but it's definitely on my list to try. Maybe next time for that donut. And yes I will definitely be back!! read more

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Rachel S.

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7 years ago

Man oh man. I usually like Duck Donuts but we had to wait almost 30 minutes for an egg and cheese sandwich. We asked several times where the sandwich was and were told repeatedly "It is coming." Not too many people in the store to justify it being incredibly slow. So anyway, that was annoying. But we also ordered a few donuts and they were pretty good. The staff just didn't have it all together. Although the food was okay, I hate to say it but stinky service will probably keep us from going back here. read more

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Pinky O.

4 years ago

I was so excited to see a Duck Donuts here in Durham, I lived in another state last time I ate their donuts lol. Service was quick, place was clean and man the donuts...... the donuts . I loved it and I will be returning read more

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Kira R.

6 years ago

The donuts were amazing and fresh. The staff were very kind and made sure everyone was adhering to the COVID safety guidelines

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T P.

5 years ago

I paid $5 for a small and not well prepared breakfast sandwich. I spent another $5 for a Flavored Latte that lacked every ounce of flavor. Definitely will not return! read more

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Nick K.

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The best donuts around. We live near two other donut shops and we go out of the way for this. Every donut is hand made to order, instead of waiting in a case. The dough is like cake. read more

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ANGELA D.

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6 years ago

If there was a zero star I would post it. Racism at its finest I went in with my black friend I am Caucasian she asked for a coffee cup while I was at the register as you had to pour your coffee first and there were no cups there. The gentleman behind the counter rudely said to her you have to pay for the coffee first when I overheard that conversation I said excuse me are you talking to her like that and he looked at me and said oh are you with her OK I'll give her the cup I was mortified asked to speak to the managerThe manager profusely apologized and told me that the gentleman was autistic I didn't realize that being autistic gives you a green card for being a racist she told me that the GM would call me today it's 415 the event happened yesterday I waited till end of business day to post this he never called great customer service I would ban this place read more

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Lacy K.

4 years ago

Ordered 12 dozen donuts for a wedding last week (over $200). Timing was key we touched base numerous times to make they would be ready. Arrived and they didn't know if order was ready. Once they were ready I asked for bags to transport them safely answer (we don't have bags). Asked they could help me take them to the car ( we are not allowed too). So they sit there and watch me make multiple trips to my car. UNBELIEVABLE HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Stephanie G.

3 years ago

Extremely rude girls working. Waited 30 minutes plus for my order, when asked how much longer she said "when it's ready"

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Nicola L.

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Soy latte ($3.75) - 3.75 stars I was amazed they had soy milk to begin with! They use sweetened soy milk from Kroger but they don't charge extra and the regular is massive - I think it's 16 oz? It's the same size as their regular coffee/Americano. Very decent drink. Donuts - they only have one base donut, a vanilla cake donut. The essence is that it's fantastic as a sweet donut but is also probably better as a dessert than breakfast given how sweet and soft it is. Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich ($3.50) - 3 stars The donut was too sweet for a savory sandwich so the sandwich ended up tasting too sweet for my liking. It was soft as well so with the egg and cheese combined the entire sandwich was mushy and had no texture. The cheese was too salty and the egg didn't seem to have much flavor. I've had better. Blueberry lemon drizzle ($1.40) - 3.75 stars Great dessert! The cake donut on its own wasn't too sweet as a dessert so it paired well with the icing (which was a bit too sweet). Ambience - 4 stars Nice, quiet spacious outdoor areas that are shaded. I'd probably come back for dessert and coffee but I wouldn't go out of the way. Monuts still does donuts better - they have more refined/delicate flavors. read more

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Lori N.

Elite 19

8 years ago

Really tasty and fun new donut spot! My husband surprised me and took me here one morning. Gotta love him haha. They have a menu that you can choose from, or build your own. They're made to order so they're hot and fresh and the icing is melty and delicious. The iced coffee was pretty strong!! I was impressed! They also take online orders here that you can pick up. We'll be back to try more flavor combos and get some more strong iced coffee. Cashier was friendly too :) read more

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Abigail M.

5 years ago

These were some of the best cake donuts I have ever had! They were so light and airy and topped with yummy flavor! If you have a sweet tooth, these are definitely for you. My boyfriend and I aren't very much into sweets but we really liked these donuts and they didn't give us a tummy ache! read more

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Jane C.

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8 years ago

Donuts are made to order so they are warm and they're extremely good! The maple bacon is amazing, the bacon is hot and crispy. My only complaint is the employees are a bit rude. We walked in, it was our first time here, 2 employees made eye contact with us & they didn't smile or greet us. They looked annoyed that more customers were coming in. I didn't feel very welcomed. Another employee at the cashier also didn't greet us and she seemed miserable and impatient.. they should hire more friendly employees if they want customers to return read more

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Naima M.

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8 years ago

This place is magnificent! Not your typical crispy creme style donut but its such a soft cakey texture. Its so cheap and the fact that you can choose all of your toppings. Last time I came in I was super tired and I never know what I want. The lady at the front was nice but as I ordered the first topping she said " no other toppings?" , when I clearly have stated I wasnt totally sure what I wanted when I was going to build my own. But its no biggie she was nice. She just didnt give me a chance to go down all 3 options so I felt a bit rushed. Other than that I always get two donuts for myself and devour them ever time!! read more

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Beth H.

8 years ago

My first visit to Duck Donuts was on National Donut Day. I was expecting it to be very busy but to my surprise it wasn't. Parking was easy to find & the staff was super helpful. The donuts were delicious & I can understand why I've heard such great things about them. I felt like their prices were reasonable. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Catt H.

6 years ago

I was skeptical when I first walked in and found they only sell vanilla cake donuts. Happily surprised, it's fresh and hot and made to order! I don't usually eat cake donut but this one was awesome! Cappuccino could use a little more espresso in it but all was good. I'm completely satisfied. read more

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5320 McFarland Dr
Ste 140
Durham, NC 27707
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(919) 973-1305
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What time does Duck Donuts open?

Duck Donuts opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Duck Donuts close?

Duck Donuts closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Duck Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Duck Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Duck Donuts have catering options?

No, Duck Donuts does not have catering options.

Does Duck Donuts serve alcohol?

Yes, Duck Donuts serves alcohol.

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Does Duck Donuts allow dogs?

Yes, Duck Donuts allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Duck Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, Duck Donuts has bike parking.

Does Duck Donuts have outdoor seating?

Yes, Duck Donuts has outdoor seating options.

Does Duck Donuts have parking?

Yes, Duck Donuts has parking options. Street Parking

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Does Duck Donuts have free WiFi?

Yes, Duck Donuts has free WiFi.

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I absolutely love the vibe at PRESS, it is an upscale coffee shop and restaurant that is modern and…read morechic. Everything we ordered was pituresque with the tables favorite being the country hash crepe. The combination of eggs, bacon, hoop cheese, breakfast potatoes, green onion, avocado, blistered cherry tomatoes, mojo sauce, and sausage gravy make every single bite and experience. If you are getting anything get this. But honestly not sure if you can go wrong with anything here because the berries & cream crepe and the lox & toast were great as well. Make this restaurant next on your list, it is a must!

I started with the sweet potato old fashioned, which was excellent and definitely on the strong…read moreside. For my second drink, I ordered the cherry kiss mimosa and enjoyed that as well. The cocktail program was easily the highlight of my visit. The food, however, didn't quite live up to the drinks. I ordered the carne asada crepe, which was just okay and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. I also ordered a blueberry and lemon curd crepe to go and shared it with my sister. Unfortunately, neither of us found it very enjoyable. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and well maintained. There was a long wait to sit at the bar, but it was around 1:00 pm on a Saturday, so that was understandable.

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6.0 mi

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Loaf is tucked away on a not so popular street but thanks to their yummy treats, they are known all…read moreover Durham as the place to grab a sweet or savory when you need it. What I also love about Loaf is that if I am unable to go downtown, Loaf items are all over Durham, namely at the Coop and so many other businesses. It makes it easier to access and grab when you are on the go. Staff are always so friendly and welcoming. We always appreciate their warmly decorated business that is cozy but also smells of fresh, newly baked bread (or cookies!) We always look forward to stopping by to see what they have for the day!

Fantastic treats and friendly staff. Only downside is there is not a seating area. Delicious to…read moretake out though!

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4.0(719 reviews)

5.8 mi

So I asked yelp to recommend a place for a birthday dinner. This was the first on the list. So…read moresince I couldn't get a reservation on my birthday to the place I originally wanted to go, we decided to come here. There is plenty of parking on the backside of the building, paid parking out front, and be careful not to park in the apartment spaces on the side...they sounded pretty serious about towing. I had made a reservation but it was probably unnecessary as it was pretty empty when we arrived (it was about 5pm on a Saturday.) The waitress brought a bottle of water to the table and took our drink order. And I know that this place is literally call it's a Southern thing but can I mention how much I dislike drinking out of mason jars? I ordered the chicken n biscuits, my husband got the country hamburger steak plate, my BiL got wings, and my SiL got the crabcakes. We also orders charred jalapeno & sweet corn hushpuppies and frickles as an appetizer. I was VERY excited about my food. Y'all...the only thing that impressed me were the Frickles. Everything else was distinctly underwhelming. I also ordered Blackberry Betta Have My Money which was not that great. My SiL ordered a espresso martini that they said didn't come from a mix but she said it tasted like it was. The bathrooms were very clean. The decor and the vibe were great. Cute even. I really enjoyed that part of it. After dropping off our food, we never saw our waitress again unless we flagged her down for drink refills. It was especially frustrating since there was automatic gratuity added. And since the place wasn't that busy, it felt like she didn't feel the need to earn her automatic tip. Overall I was disappointed in my birthday dinner. I won't be coming back here.

Came here last night and what a wonderful experience. Was in town for the Duke lacrosse game and…read morestayed the weekend. Party of three started out with the frickles and a crab dip. Both were warm and flavorful. We had an abundance of pita bread to dip in the crap dip. The sauce with the frickles was fantastic. I ordered the Dr Pepper wings as my entree and they were fall of the bone tender. Something so different about smoked wings versus fried. I washed everything down with a Bull Durham beer and it was flavorful and a perfect pour. Parents got the smoked chicken and shrimp and grits. See the attached photos.

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4.0(2k reviews)

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The restaurant is in a new location. It's easy to miss after crossing the railroad tracks. Parking…read moreis in a dirt and gravel fenced in area. I had to was my car after leaving from the restaurant. The restaurant is small. There is one bathroom for each gender. There is a separate section for Togo orders. I waited longer than expected for my food (45 minutes). I ordered two cutlets and one sweet potato waffle. The cutlets were salty and over seasoned. The waffle tasted ok, but was nothing to brag about. Staff had a flat affect and were moving like robots. I did not feel welcomed. Prices were affordable, and the restaurant was almost filled to capacity. Tables are close to each other with little elbow room.

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YUMMMMMM. Breakfast was fantastic here!!! Placed an order for pick-up (prepare for a longggggg line…read moreduring breakfast time on the weekend, pickup seems to be the easiest). I tried an egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich, on a salt bagel. You could tell the bagel was fresh, and the texture of it was light and airy, with the right amount of salt. Bacon was perfect crispy, and over medium egg was cooked properly. I tried 2 of the donuts- the glazed and the apple cider one. I thought the glazed one was basic, but the apple cider one was DELICIOUS. Donut was sweet (not too sweet), was super soft and fluffy (not dense), and the cinnamon sugar thoroughly coated the donut. Would definitely recommend this place for breakfast!

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4.3(573 reviews)

5.7 mi

Really cute cafe/ upscale gift shop. I've only ordered variations on the cheddar biscuit breakfast…read moresandwich. The biscuit is so flaky and crispy, and you can sub avocado if you don't want bacon. They have a number of other breakfast and lunch choices plus a coffee bar. They have a ton of cute gifts for all occasions and audiences from bath and beauty products to cookware and specialty foods plus a selection for baby and kids.

We have been at the previous P&O location and this location but had not ordered food here. Stopped…read moreby on a Saturday particularly to eat instead of shop. We got a cheddar biscuit with bacon and eggs, and my wife wanted the salmon bagel but they were out of bagels so they offered to make it on sourdough bread. We found a place in the seating area and waited for them to call our name. My biscuit was delicious and filling, and my wife's salmon was so large she ended up taking part of it go. Don't forget to poke around their retail area for gifts, cookbooks, wines and more. They also have occasional sales. It's now become a Durham institution.

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Everything was great no complaints at all great location…read moregreat service was not busy i.you will be in and out in no time.

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5.7 mi

Delicious food, great prices, and very friendly waitress! we were visiting from out of town and…read morewere so hungry and were so happy to find elmo's diner. the menu is very large and diverse. we especially enjoyed the malts

Elmo's is the diner you have been looking for…read more We stopped by on a Saturday morning for breakfast. We were lucky, because a line formed after we were seated, so get here early. Our server, Megan, made sure we had hot coffee and tea in a flash. She also checked back several times to keep our cups topped off and hot. She was wonderful. I had the Greek omelet, with spinach, feta, kalamata olives and tomatoes. I also had a side of home fries, grits and a beautiful biscuit. My wife selected the farmers omelet and my daughter had the gorgeous biscuits with gravy. Everything was served hot and fresh. In fact, I have to say that this is one of the best diner breakfasts we have ever had. I hope to return to Durham, because this will be on the top of my list. Well done Elmo's. You have set the diner bar very high. Your food and service is top notch and made our visit to Durham that much better!

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Chicken Burrito

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Omelet with massive biscuit and taters.

Aaktun Coffee & Bar

4.4(158 reviews)

6.0 mi

We visited Aaktun on a Sunday morning for brunch. We had made a reservation the week prior and were…read moreseated right away. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous and feels like a trendy spot in Mexico. They have a DJ playing music during brunch time. We were initially concerned it would be too loud and hard to talk over, but it was actually the perfect volume and only enhanced our experience. Food was excellent! We got a breakfast sandwich, loaded tater tots, and poke. All were very fresh and well made - especially the fish dish!

**Update 5/12/2026 - I made a reservation to take my mom to brunch on Sunday at 10:15. When we…read morearrived, the hostess said the reservation had been made for outside. I explained and showed her that I booked standard seating and she said that meant outside, which I thought was strange because I was very careful not to book either option that was clearly labeled outdoor. I told her that we wanted a table inside and she said "I have a table that has a reservation for 11:30, can you be done by then?" I laughed and said "sure" but thought to myself that would be up to them! She asked another hostess to seat us, and after we were seated, we waited about 15 minutes and watched staff walk by our table multiple times and no one came by. The original interactions had already put a bad taste in my mouth, so I called another restaurant downtown and asked how long the wait would be for two. They could seat us in the bar area right away, so we got up and left Aaktun to head there. The first two experiences that I had at Aaktun were great. I'm glad I got to try their food because I won't be back after Sunday's experience.