Although I'm not a fan of sweet with savory, I finished everything on my plate : )…read more We had never tried chicken with waffles before and our server took us through the options and even brought out tasting samples of the different types of butter which were all amazing. It does seem like I'm mixing up brunch and dinner food items though in terms of the flavor profiles. However, the waffles were excellent and the fried chicken had incredible flavor. I'm still not completely sold on the combination but everything on the plate tasted perfect. Highly recommended.

We have been to Dame's Chicken & Waffles a few times at the old Downtown location, once to the…read moreRaleigh location, and now the "new" Durham location. This new East Durham location is a little smaller than the old one, but they kept the brick aesthetic and the same jazz décor; it has great vibes, but it can get a little noisy with large groups. They now have a small parking lot. The new building has charm, although the surrounding area feels industrial and somewhat run-down. One of the restaurant's windows was boarded up, broken glass had spread into the parking-lot entrance, and barbed wire was visible from our table. The chicken is always tangy and moist. I don't know what they put in the breading, but I'm like a moth to a flame to that stuff. The mac and cheese is some of the best in the Triangle. Our server, Lanyah, was a hustler! While there, she had 9 tables, and one of them was a large group of about 10 people. My wife and I each ordered A Classy Hen with a Baby Blueberry and a Peach Apricot Shmear. I liked the Peach Apricot better. My wife got fresh fruit as her side, which was mostly just orange slices. This, unfortunately, is the end of any positives. Because it was just Lanyah, the service was slow, and it appears from our various times coming to Dame's that slow service is the rule, not the exception. Our server said that it was typical to have just a single server, one cook, and a busser--who was not that helpful. Lanyah was still busing some tables and when there was a loud crash that sounded like dishes falling, she ran and checked on it herself. It took her a minute to get us water and then take our order, but it was understandable. She hugged my wife when we were leaving when we told her she deserved better. The cook was doing their best, but it took 48-minutes and 49 seconds to get our order after it was put in...yes, I timed it. One family walked out due to the long wait. There was another male staff member-I'm not sure whether he was the manager, but he spent most of the evening sitting in the bar area. He was not seating people, bringing out orders or drinks, or helping out our overwhelmed server. They were supposed to close at 7:30pm, but we walked out the door at 8:05pm and the large party was still there waiting for their food, with the other man still sitting in the bar. We want to love Dame's, but slow service just overshadows everything else that is positive. Until they hire an appropriate number of staff, we will not be back.

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.

Been here a couple of times and they're always a hit for me!!! Food is very good and consistent…read more Servers are fantastic , great atmosphere overall cool chill pace for me

We love going to First Watch because we know it's going to be a great experience. We hit this FW on…read morea trip to Cary NC and it did not disappoint. Brie was very responsive, friendly and welcoming. Our food was fresh and hot. Always a warm and happy place !

Nice menu, generous portions. Small kitchen so need to wait for your food. Lots of seating inside…read moreand out.

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Breakway today. My go to is always the avocado toast. I love the…read morethick bread, the perfectly dressed greens underneath, and the feta/chili flakes on top. I like to get a scrambled egg on the side for some extra protein! Service was friendly and quick on a week day, and there were plenty of open tables.

Great dining experience! A classic steakhouse setting, with leather booths and dark wood and tones…read more The meals were delicious , prime rib and filet were cooked as ordered and everything was served at the perfect temperature. Service was friendly and knowledgeable of the entire menu. Don't forget the desserts, huge portions and made on site. A definite go to place all at a fair price.

Stoney River is an Upscale Restaurant that Offers the Perfect Setting for a Romantic Date Night…read moreDinner, a Birthday Celebration, or for the Ultimate Proposal! The Wine Cellar served as the Main Focal Point encased by Glass situated in the Middle of the Restaurant for your viewing pleasure! The Food was Amazing as well as Our Server Alexandria! My Glass of Sweet Tea was Never Empty! The Cheesesteak Egg Rolls were Creamy and Crispy! The Crispy Chicken Biscuits flew off the Plate as they were a Hit with My Family! The 22oz Cowboy Ribeye was Flavorful as well as Delicious! However, the Highlight of the Meal were the Oversized Slices of Carrot Cake as well as The Chocolate, Chocolate Cake! Everything was Perfect!

TL; DR: A no-frills, cash or cashapp only neighborhood staple with affordable and tasty food…read more Tater Bread Cafe is a "hole in the wall" in a pretty literal sense. As far as I could tell, the whole little building was the kitchen, with a window where you stand outside and place your order. My food came out quickly; the main wait was for my turn to order. There's a menu of lunch/dinner plate options painted onto the building, and there's a little paper list of other foods taped to the window. There are some prices listed on the piece of paper, but it's not super clear how much everything costs. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit and a side of hash browns, and it all came out to $8. No credit cards, so have your cash ready, or you can pay via cashapp. The biscuit was fluffy and delicious, bacon was crispy but not overdone, the eggs were eggs, and the cheese was probably some sort of Kraft single. I expected the hash browns to be fried, but they were instead maybe boiled or steamed? They were cooked with onions and some sort of seasoning - super flavorful and filling. It's interesting to see this neighborhood spot just around the corner from Golden Belt and the area around Ponysaurus that's getting increasingly developed/gentrified. As much as I liked the breakfast sandwich at Aaktun, this place is waaay more affordable!

GPT tells me the food is very good, but be advised this is a walk up window only, no drive-through…read moreand no indoor seating.

I decided to try a spot a found on TikTok and I was highly disappointed from what I saw vs what I…read moreate and how I was serviced. The location is easy to find but I had to park in the garage which wasn't a problem. I called ahead because I was sure about parking on the street and they said they validate parking in the garage. The menu isn't as large as it thought it would be for a breakfast spot. But in the words of my server "this place is for alcoholics" . The drink menu seemed to have more options and variety than the food, but I knew what I wanted before I went so it was no problem. I ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of cheese grits. The eggs were cooked too long, the sauce was tangy and gritty. The grits were hard, cold, and weren't cooked. I also ordered a side of bacon fried soft and it was two pieces that were super hard. When I asked about the car validation one of the servers said they don't do that. Then another server said yes, and handed me a paper. I will not be back.

Finally trying Brunches in chapel hill. It was ok. Nothing really to rave about. The menu is nice…read moreand simple with some twists to the items. One side of the menu is the food, the other side all drinks! They have a great selection of mimosas and other beverages (alcoholic and non). Service was fine, our waitress was very nice and attentive. They have themes on the weekend, this weekend was Mardi Gras. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly. The food was just a miss. We ordered the burrito, the BLT & a waffle on the side. - Burrito is a nice size, filled with sausage, bacon, ham, egg & cheese. I wish it had more flavor. It needed peppers and onions or some seasoning. All you really taste are the breakfast meats that were in it. You can get a side of salsa to go with it, but it doesn't do much. - BLT is a good portion as well. You can choose the type of bread you want, and it has fried green tomato's in it! I chose the croissant, which was buttery and held the sandwich alright. Yet again, it's missing some type of seasoning. I would suggest seasoning the tomatoes even the lettuce. Salt and pepper can go a long way. Or maybe come up with a special sauce to spread on the sandwich. - Waffle, very very sad waffle. No type of crisp to it, it also lacked a slight sweetness. I know that's why the syrup is for, but a good Belgian waffle at least has some crisp to it and a slight sweetness. We didn't order drinks, I don't think I will be back to try the again or anything else on the menu. But I see a lot of people liking it. So maybe give it a try yourself! It might a spot you really enjoy!

Decent food at a great price! I've gotten takeout from here a few times and the staff is always…read morenice. The serve the whole menu all day, including breakfast. I've gotten the burgers here a few times and I think it is great you can add chili and slaw to burgers without an additional charge. The tots are great. Hushpuppies were a bit overcooked. My husband loved his philly steak omelet, he said it was loaded with meat.

OMG, I just finished the Pork Chop plate with cabbage, beets and hushpuppies. It was delivered to…read morework by Grub Hub and it was the best porkchop plate, hands down, that I have had in years. The only thing I didn't eat was the bones and I cleaned those. Keep up the great work. I ate it so fast I didn't take a picture. Think big perfectly fried porkchop that wasn't overcooked, and hushpuppies that I couldn't stop eating. I'll be back. Kiss the cook for me!