Aesthetic: Classic, old school bagel shop…read more My Favorites: Sesame with sun-dried tomato cream cheese! Experience: This was the perfect easy breakfast before jumping back on the road. There is nowhere to sit, you come in, order your bagel, and go! We tried an Everything Bagel with dill scallion cream cheese and a Sesame Bagel with a seasonal sun-dried tomato cream cheese, and both were incredible. I'd be a regular if we lived nearby, it was so perfect.

Isaac's has great bagels made fresh daily. They open and close early. Their bagels are delicious…read morebut a bit pricey. They are takeout only counter service. The wait staff that served me was pleasant.

Yummy bagels with friendly service! We all had something different and all of it was good!read more

I was very impressed with this shop as the line was out the door, but the staff never stopped…read morehustling! I'm sure they're used to it as they draw quite the crowd. I loved the place's aesthetic; it truly captures the feel of a nice, no-frills NYC deli. The pricing felt a little high for the portion size of the breakfast sandwich, but not wildly unreasonable for a popular spot. I ordered the egg, cheese, and sausage on a cheddar jalapeño bagel. I'm admittedly picky when it comes to bagels as my family is from Jersey, so my standards are pretty set. While the bagel was good, it did feel a bit overhyped. As a visitor, I'm not sure what the local competition is like, but I was expecting more of that signature NY-style chewiness. Still, it was a solid option overall and clearly a fan favorite.

I got the Vermonter (eggs with pork sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, Honey Walnut Cream Cheese, and…read moresyrup, on a fresh-baked Maple French Toast Gourmet Bagel). For what it is (a greasy, sweet-savory monstrosity haha), it was good- honestly I was just intrigued by the concept. Would I get it again? Absolutely not, but I totally would just get the maple French toast bagel with honey walnut cream cheese. Can't comment on ambiance or service since we got take out. 6/10 would maybe recommend the Vermonter, but I'm sure they have more heart-healthy options.

We go to the Bruegher's Bagel in South Durham. Over the years we attend we always enjoy eating…read morethere. When it is very busy I wish they have more space. The food is great! The bagels are very very good. My bagel standard is very high, so its a real compliment. The lox (smoked salmon) is fresh and also measures up. There's a variety of breads, sandwich meats, veggies cheese etc, Also their carry out spreads and bagels of course along with your take out foods. It never disappoints. Service is very good as you go through the line. The ambiance is clean and utilitarian. All the money is spent on the fresh food and staff. Coffee is good enough. They share a large parking lot but even at breakfast and lunch a parking space is available. Just be careful of the people who don't drive safely.

Lovely outdoor eating area, great for a warm day. Had the Turkish eggs, a biscuit and chicken…read moresausage and split a salad. The food was great and very tasting and filling. Tip is included. Would return!

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!

Lots of great choices in here! I went with the Everything Bagels spot and had the smoked turkey on…read morea pumpernickel bagel and a bag of the deep river Maui onion potato chips. My lunch was very affordable for downtown. It was easy to order online and pick up at the counter. They had a huge bar in the center and just so many spots to pick from - I'll have to head back soon to try something else!

Love the food hall! It's an awesome spot for friends to get together in downtown Durham, offering…read morelots of different vendors and surprises. Coffee, boba, burritos, oysters, brownies, pizza... you can't go wrong! They don't bring food to you, they call out your name, but sometimes they do bus your table depending on if someone is around. Overall, an awesome place to hang out, especially on Saturdays after the Farmers Market! Highly recommend!

Cute little coffee shop in Durham! Quick service and lots of pastries. I got a chai and cold brew…read moreto go with and both were excellent!

Enjoyed stopping by in November and tried the spiced latte, which was delicious and a perfect fall…read moretreat. They had a nice selection of baked goods - the croissant was large and had a nice flavor/was flaky, but was a bit dry. The lemon scone was soft and delicious though! They have limited seating inside and more seating outside. Staff were welcoming and our drinks were prepared quickly.

We stopped in for a quick bite before heading over to Duke for an afternoon tour. The venue is…read moresmall and quaint with some great decor and rooftop / patio seating as well as indoor. Service was quick and delightful. I felt embraced and a part of the town immediately thanks to the hospitality of the Nosh team. We all had bacon cheese burgers - all excellent! Burgers were cooked perfectly and juicy! The homemade chips were a nice surprise and were fantastic dipping in some ranch dressing. All in all a solid visit, perfect menu variety, and a fun and welcoming environment....check it out!

A group of us visited this restaurant after our 5K as part of a birthday celebration. The staff was…read morevery courteous and friendly. They answered our questions and provided recommendations upon request. We had a large group, so it was taking a while for all of the food to be ready. I decided to just get a raspberry white chocolate scone and a greena colada so that I didn't have to wait a very long time to eat. We enjoyed sitting upstairs where we could all sit together and watch the scenery while eating. The kids loved the space, and it also provided us with some privacy for our birthday celebration. The scone was very good. I was a bit disappointed with the smoothie, though. I was expecting it to be flavorful and naturally sweet due to the mangoes and pineapple as well as the honey that was supposed to be added, but it was quite bland and not flavorful at all. Everyone else seemed to have enjoyed their food.

I have been enjoying the fresh, tasty, large portions at Mad Hatter Cafe for more than a decade -…read moreCan't think of another place I like as much as this one - it is rare to get such fresh ingredients in such good portions with such attention paid to taste - Thank you Mad Hatter and all your wonderful staff (including your bakers who who are artists!)

Mad Hatter Café carries a European-style café atmosphere when I walked in. You are greeted to a…read morebright space where you can sit, study, work, or meet. Tables have QR code menus for you to order online. No need to wait in line. A display case shows you what bakery items are available. Their grits bowl was excellent. The croissant I ordered was on the harder side. I hope these items are baked fresh daily. Perhaps I came too late (12h00 on a Sunday). The place gets busy at lunchtime (and on weekends) so I expected parking challenges and a line at the counter. I appreciate the online ordering option that lets me skip the line. My group chose the community table. It was enough to seat all of us. We had a great time and would gladly be back. I'll probably consider this spot after a long volunteer shift at Duke Gardens.

I got an orange blossom matcha latte and I'd say it was decent. The orange blossom syrup was very…read moremild so I could taste it very well. The matcha wasn't very strong and a little overpowered with milk. I didn't try any of their coffees but they looked to be pretty good! I'd give it a 3/5 for the matcha because it was decent but I don't think I'd order it again. The space itself was really nice though and the staff was friendly.

I have come into Joe Van Gogh multiple times, and although I like their drinks, I don't love the…read moreambiance. The restaurant could do a better job at positioning their tables in the space to allow for more patrons to do work (and have access to outlets) without being in the way of those queuing in line for ordering. I have sat here and read a book before, and despite liking my drink, I did not love that I felt "in the way" of others. I also think the bathrooms could be a little more well maintained. However, I do enjoy both the matcha and coffee here, and think that this shop around the Triangle does coffee extremely well. The baristas are knowledgable and can provide insight into various menu options, and are also extremely kind. I will likely be back but just for a grab-and-go coffee.

**This review is for the new location in RTP**…read more I absolutely love this shop for coworking. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. And they have a variety of drinks and food. For drinks you can choose from coffee, tea, matcha, milkshakes, or smoothies. For food, you can choose from bagels, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or pastries. I enjoyed the sunshine hunter bagel and the e sunshine daydream smoothie. My smoothie was delicious and made fresh, but that bagel was everything! The staff was Beth friendly and helpful as it was my first time there. I'd absolutely return in the future.

My friends and I met for breakfast on Valentine's Day morning at Bean Traders. We were lucky to get…read morethere before the rush (around 10). It's located a couple of doors down from Sprouts grocery store. There's plenty of seating and it's a cute place. I loved it immediately. They have an extensive beverage menu to include smoothies, coffee, hot chocolate, as well as several food options. Their waffles & bagel sandwiches seem to be their big hits! They also have baked goods, many from Ninth Street bakery. I ordered The Elvis Bagel sandwich (Peanut Butter, Bananas, Bacon & Honey) and a hot Brown Sugar Latte. Both were sooo good, made perfectly. I also ordered a pumpkin muffin to go (it's from Ninth Street bakery) and ate it the next day. It was absolutely the best muffin. I'll be back soon.