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The Flying Biscuit Cafe

4.0 (237 reviews)
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Biscuits to start the meal
Elizabeth N.

We made a reservation for 8 at 1 pm. They seated us by the door and the hostess stand which isn't an issue but it was chilly, busy and we were forgotten. We came to celebrate my girls birthdays and while the server was kind, she was busy. No water refills, had to ask for the right number of plates for biscuits, bacon was dropped on the floor--which they replaced. I'm sure the staff was wiped after the big WIN last night but the way others talked about it my expectation was higher. I will say we did enjoy the food but my truffle fries forgot the truffle. I'd give it another chance but set my expectations accordingly.

Breakfast burrito w/fruit.
Chris K.

We visited for the first time recently after attending a film nearby. We seemed to hit it at a lull so were quickly seated. Our waitress was warm and did a great job keeping tabs on us during our visit. I got the breakfast burrito with fruit on the side. The burrito was Huge and with as many different ingredients inside, it wasn't very flavorful, which was odd. I definitely had leftovers to take home. The fruit was good and fresh. My spouse got the classic Benedict with grits. She thought both were just okay, but the eggs were beyond poached. We each got a biscuit on the side, which were disappointing. Both were smaller than expected and not fluffy. I wondered how fresh they were. So we've been there, done that, and don't know if there's really enough to entice us to return.

Hot honey butter chicken and waffle
Rachel C.

Nice outdoor seating. Our waitress was attentive and friendly in spite of the busy time. I got the hot honey butter chicken and waffles and was not a fan... it tasted like an acidic buffalo sauce when I expected more of a hot honey that blended better with the waffle... My husband got the Wake Up burger was a solid 4 for both of us. Juicy, loaded and delicious. One nice perk is that they gave us a free biscuit and apple butter that was good!

Freebird Benedict
Bethany K.

Went back again this afternoon for a later brunch and they were fully jam packed but we barely waited 5 mins for a table, our waiter was so kind and helpful and checked in on us many times, and our food came out quickly. Also I tried something new and got the Freebird Benedict and it was amazing. Perfect biscuit, super crispy chicken, and the sausage gravy hits every time. My friends got stuffed French toast and pancakes and said they were amazing. Already left a review once but wanted to come back again just to hype up the quality and service because it was truly stellar today.

Drink Menu
Jocelyn J.

I'm never disappointed with the food at this place. Although I always visit their Brier Creek location, this location has gained a new customer! I went on a Tuesday so there were no long wait times to be seated. Our waitress was very attentive which is a plus. The inside was chill as always. It does seem a bit smaller than the Brier Creek location, but it's not a deal breaker. Things to mention: They have a great smoothie selection & kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.

Vanilla latte with an extra shot of espresso
Shirlyn Jung J.

As soon as you walk in, you greeted with a smile! We have come here about four times now and have not been disappointed, not even once. The flavor is really good! I've had the pancake tacos. We've also had the steak and eggs. The grits are amazing. The only thing that I think is just average is their potatoes I would add more seasoning to the potato along with maybe some green peppers or red peppers and onions would make those potatoes pop! We look forward to going back just to try the different things on the menu would totally recommend the flying biscuit

Biscuit
Melody B.

Busy location, but they have a waitlist you can join through Yelp to cut down on your wait time. I did this and had maybe a 3 minute wait when I arrived at the restaurant. We did ask to sit outside since we'd have to wait longer waiting for a table inside. Full transparency...the inside is small and LOUD. They have a decent amount of tables, but everything is so close together and the noise echoes. Just a heads up if you do eat outside... The outside tables under the roof are not the greatest. They had bars near where your legs go, so it was very easy to keep knocking into the table with your leg and spill drinks. Now on to the food... The biscuits are always A+. You can't go wrong with them. I ordered one of their specials for July - Firework Fruit Pancake. I'm a huge pancake fan, but the raspberry sauce kind of knocked my rating down of it. Service was fine. If you like biscuits, The Flying Biscuit is the perfect breakfast/brunch place for you.

We didn't finish our food cause it wasn't good, flavorless.
Phylicia R.

I don't usually do bad reviews but when I don't finish the food, someone needs to know why. The place is clean, the service is good, our waitress was super nice! The food, BLAND! No flavor what so ever. The only thing that was good were the biscuits & the apple butter. The food sounds good on the menu, it even looks good when they bring it out, but as far as taste goes... salt & pepper can't save it. Not even the hot sauce. The waffle wasn't sweet, had no type of flavor. The "hot" chicken, was not spicy but also bland. The gravy over the waffle and the chicken would've been good if they used salt when cooking it. Eggs were just eggs... the place wasn't full and I see why. This was the second time I've been to a flying biscuit. I will not be back, at least to this location. Maybe other locations will have more flavor to their food.

Will M.

Nice breakfast and fun place. Mix up with one of our orders was only big issue and what came was not that great. Everything else was fun. Need a beer and wine license to make it 5 star..

The grits were delish!
Lynn R.

This is my second visit to Flying Bisquit Cafe. I really enjoyed the breakfast. It's simple and tasty. The eggs I ordered were over easy and cooked with enough yolk left to dip my biscuit. And the bacon was cooked well but not super crispy. The grits are the star attraction for me. They are creamy and smooth almost with a whip consistency. The staff is friendly and attentive and the place is clean and well lit.

Eric W.

If you're looking for some good Southern cooking/ Southern breakfast, look no further than Flying Biscuit Cafe where every meal gets a fresh made from scratch biscuit with apple butter spread! Loaded grits are a specialty here. They get very busy on weekends but the tables turn around quickly. Busy and bubbling vibe throughout. This specific location is right in Chapel Hill,NC much closer to residential neighborhoods than the university #chapelhill #breakfast #southern

Hangover Hash
Mackenzie E.

Get the Hangover Hash! Don't get the hot chocolate! The food was great, the drinks seemed a little pricey for the size. The restaurant was bright and colorful and our waitress was really nice.

Bacon and Eggs Breakfast with grits

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Lovely food and appreciated my server. management is A1, and the vibes are solid throughout

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Good tasting food but have these people ever considered cleaning the floor. Looking down took my appetite away. Won't be going back.

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Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar - Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar. Open Thursday - Monday from 4:30-9PM for dinner and drinks.

Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar

4.4(165 reviews)
8.6 mi

There are various types of crimes, right? Crimes of passion. Crimes against humanity. And then…read morethere is this crime: A restaurant that is universally loved and acclaimed that has been a mainstay in Durham since 2019 (and survived the pandemic when others didn't) has to close their doors because the landlords are a bunch of greedy succubi that decided to double the restaurant rent from - not increase it, not negotiate it - but double it from $21 to $42 because this is Durham and Durham is blowing up. Now keep in mind, this isn't some cozy French bistro that seats three. This is a 4000 square foot establishment that probably seats about 70-80 people, I'm guessing. I spent the better part of three hours there the other night - I'm visiting from San Diego - and got to know Marquee (that is how you spell his name, OK?), Anthony, Christine (that may or may not be how you spell her name, OK?), and the owner, Lisa, and have never felt more saddened by, nor felt the love among them, so powerfully in just about any restaurant I've ever been to. This is truly a family affair. On a bittersweet note, they are still open until next Saturday, September 27 and you would be truly remiss not to stop by. And if you do, you'd be - how should I say this? - a loser if you don't try their buttermilk cheddar biscuits which are rhapsodic. The braised pork belly was inspired, too, served with their Carolina barbecue sauce and a wonderfully tangy purple and green slaw. I am truly fortunate to have caught them before things went south and feel honored to have not just met, but got to know, however slightly, the team behind Plum. Kudos, guys. And if the property landlords are reading this: You're homewreckers, have put people out work, robbed Durham of an extraordinary restaurant and are basically a bunch of assholes.

I came to visit Durham for the first time in a long time And was pleasantly surprised to see all…read morethe new and exciting restaurants. A friend suggested we try this place. We made a reservation and were seated upon arrival. Our host was Anthony, I think his name was, with a keen interest for ginkgo trees. He was very attentive, friendly and extremely helpful. He took her order and had some good suggestions. I was craving shrimp and grits which was probably the most unique shrimp and grits. I've had ever. Very distinct flavor and still very rich and familiar. The shrimp were large and juicy as well as remained crunchy overall cooked very well. We also had the summer tomato and burata salad which was really refreshing and delicious. My friend ordered the mac and cheese which is a hefty serving size. Definitely a shareable side or a main for one person. Our host came to check on us frequently, our Waters never went empty. Other hosts were also helping check in on us which was nice. The restaurant itself is large. Booth tables available, which made for a cozy environment. We ended the night with some brownie a la mode, which was the perfect dessert to have on a hot summer day. Overall the experience was amazing, great food and incredibly nice people. Definitely Miss miss the southern hospitality of Durham. Definitely recommend a try here at plum Southern kitchen & bar.

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Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar - Big bar, small plates.

Big bar, small plates.

Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar - Monday night special. Honey-smoked ham, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato succotash, southern cheese grits.

Monday night special. Honey-smoked ham, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato succotash, southern cheese grits.

Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar - Beef stroganoff with a mushroom cream sauce, pickled onion, & mustard seed.

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It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

3.9(725 reviews)
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This is a decent four-star Southern bar near the Duke campus. We were driving through town, and we…read morestopped here before visiting the local botanical garden. There's plenty of paid street parking in the area. The interior is a bit dark inside, minimal ambient light from the outside, TVs around the bar. Lunch arrived quickly, I had the patty melt which was a bit over salted, but not too bad. Service from Makena was overall decent, nothing exceptionally bad or good. Pricing for lunch averaged just over $20 per person, including the "included gratuity." It's a fine Place to get standard bar food.

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.

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It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar
It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar
It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

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The Pig - Collard greens, hushpuppies, & baked beans.

The Pig

4.0(468 reviews)
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I highly appreciate any barbecue place that has any vegetarian/vegan options, and The Pig has…read moreseveral! The BBQ tempeh plate was a ton of food for the price (about $13), and the tempeh had a ton of flavor. Service was friendly and fast, and it's very clean, spacious, and peaceful inside. I didn't get to partake on my lunch break, but they have a nice assortment of beers as well. I will definitely be back to try the shitake po' boy!

We stopped by The Pig and ended up really enjoying it. I got the pulled pork sandwich and my…read morehusband ordered the fried bologna sandwich. We also shared a plate of three sides, originally wanted the fried green tomatoes, but they were sold out, so we swapped for hushpuppies along with collard greens and baked beans. I'll be honest, when my sandwich came out I was a little nervous because the slaw is BRIGHT yellow. I was expecting a strong yellow mustard flavor (which I'm not a fan of), but it actually wasn't like that at all and worked really well. My husband's bologna sandwich had a super thick cut piece of bologna and was fried perfectly. Everything we had was delicious, but I seriously could not stop eating the pickles, they were that good! The staff was friendly and happy to answer all our questions. It did fill up pretty quickly while we were there, but they've got a big outdoor seating area with plenty of space too. Definitely worth a visit!

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Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

4.2(816 reviews)
0.5 mi
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The food is irreplaceable and irresistible and every time I'm near by it's so hard to pass by…read more.. the cinnamon rolls so yummy and warm, the good grandma is so delicious and my husband loves to get the bad grandpa which is equally or even more delicious! Don't even get me started on the sweet tea I'm from California so I know what a bad "sweet tea" is this is what sweet tea should taste like! This place is one of my favorites and when visiting In the past I would make sure to stop by in the mornings before I head back.. now I have moved here with the intention of going to sunrise biscuits every morning with the sweetest and kindest of people who work there! My husband has been going there for years the place is so cute, charming and no-frills ! Try it out !

After driving by the massive lines outside Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen during weekend mornings, I…read morefinally had the chance to try the biscuits. The biscuits themselves were really tasty, fluffy, and flavorful. Unfortunately the biscuit toppings really fell short in taste and quality. The gravy was flavorless, the bacon was thin, but chewy, and the fried chicken breading was soggy. The order came out later than the expected time. For these reasons, unfortunately, I would not recommend the restaurant. Pros: Biscuits alone are worth a try. Cons: Small tight parking lot, long waits, even longer waits after ordering. Order was missing some items which I didn't realize until I got home.

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Lula and Sadie’s

Lula and Sadie’s

3.9(243 reviews)
6.8 mi
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Visiting from Chicago for Black August (my first time in NC). My friend wanted to check this place…read moreout and so we did! We made a reservation online for Sunday brunch. We reserved for the rooftop but unfortunately they were short staffed and so we sat in the main restaurant area with live musicians! It was a nice pivot! The ambiance in the restaurant is very pleasant! It's bright, has beautiful Black art in the wall, and feels spacious, and yet cozy. I ordered the L&S loaded grits and my friend had the red velvet pancakes and chicken. I enjoyed the grits, very flavorful and filling. They were "juicier" than I'm used to but that may be a regional difference from what I'm accustomed to! My friend's chicken and waffles were amazing! The waffles tasted like a mix between a donut, cake and a waffle! Really tasty! Our server was also very attentive and kind! It was a great experience! Would recommend!

Y'all. This is truly a gem. A dear friend and I are having…read morea girls' weekend in Durham and were looking for an unpretentious dinner spot with great food. We frikkin' found it! Quaint, spotless, Frank Sinatra & Sam Cooke playing thru the speakers, a lovely server & bartender, and the food... For mains, I had the Duck Gumbo with a side of collards & my friend had the Angry Yard Bird Mac & Cheese. Everything was an impressively elevated version of familiar comfort food. BUT, Y'ALL, we shared the fried green tomatoes for a starter. Now, I've eaten fried green tomatoes many times in many, many places. These were the best I've ever had. Hands down. No contest. The pimento cheese just takes them to an entirely different level. I'm sure I'll be thinking about them long after I leave NC. Ugh. Can you make friends with food and then miss it when you're away? Apparently so. For your own sake, get yourself to Lula and Sadie's and order those fried green tomatoes.

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Lula and Sadie’s - Nashville hot chicken sliders! IG: @betterwithju

Nashville hot chicken sliders! IG: @betterwithju

Lula and Sadie’s - Pimento cheese bacon burger--LOVE the basil mayo on this! IG: @betterwithju

Pimento cheese bacon burger--LOVE the basil mayo on this! IG: @betterwithju

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Smoked beef brisket mac-n-cheese!

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