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    Grub Durham

    4.1 (534 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    School Bus Smoothie
    Andrea L.

    Stopped by this place on a Sunday morning for brunch around 11 AM. There were about five people ahead of us, but the line moved quickly. You place your order at the front counter and can choose to sit either inside or outside while waiting for your food. We started with a coffee and a smoothie--both were absolutely delicious! For breakfast, we had the breakfast platter, which came with perfectly cooked over-medium eggs, sweet maple bacon, and flavorful breakfast potatoes. The only downside was the bagel, which was a bit too hard--likely over-toasted. We also tried the breakfast sandwich on a biscuit, and it was amazing! Very generous in size and packed with flavor. Can't wait to come back!

    The Barracuda (Fish Sandwich with cucumber salsa and House Chips)
    Rachel S.

    Grub is awesome!! Side street parking, order at the counter & seat yourself. Amazing menu and options. You cannot go wrong with ordering anything here!! Friendly staff.

    West End Grit Bowl
    Madison P.

    So good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A perfect place to meet a friend for some brunch![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great southern food, and I HAVE to go back to try out their lunch and/or dinner menu.

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    Hannah L.

    We went here on a sunny Sunday morning and WHAT A TREAT! We waited in line for 10-15 minutes to order before we self-sat upstairs on the half covered/half open patio. It took a long while (20-30 minutes) to get our food out but the aesthetic and nice weather made it easy to kill time. The menu was a fun mix and match deal so things are affordable enough to get 2-3 on the menu. My breakfast was fresh and delicious. 10/10 on the biscuit! We will definitely return!

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    Chris W.

    Scrumptious food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Trendy, cozy atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wicked fast service! Reasonable prices! This place has it all!!! I ordered the biscuit and gravy. I love this dish and this is one of my favorite examples of all time! Perfect biscuit with crispy exterior, crumbly texture and buttery rich flavor. It is covered with rich, creamy, buttery, savory gravy. This is heaven on a plate! I am watching my carbs, but have no regrets for this deluctable off-diet brunch. Their coffee is from local roaster and is really good quality. No bitterness, just smooth dark chocolate coffee goodness. Note: it wasn't a flavored coffee, just referring to its character. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have indoor seating, outdoor covered seating and covered/uncovered roofdeck seating. It offers a cool vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have been wanting to try grub on many past visits to Durham and gald I finally made it!!!

    Natika G.

    I've driven by here many times and always said I'll try it one day. Well this weekend we headed here and parking was crazy. It was packed but service was pretty decent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We decided to sit outside because the weather was perfect![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a decent menu that's not overwhelming and you can order any menu item any time of the day! I like that....we had the smoked wings, a burger and sweet potato fries. Everything was cool but the price was soooo affordable!

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    Danny G.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Typical fun college town bar and grill ambiance...very fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was excellent! I had the turkey sandwich with cranberry relish and my wife had the tremendous burger with bacon. Both of them were delicious and excellent! You order when you come in and then sit. They bring the food to you. The service was very nice but it's not a sit down service experience. Great place!

    I've Been Chopped - Lunch & Dinner Salads
    Melody B.

    Very unique restaurant in the heart of Durham! Restaurant is order at the counter and an employee will bring you your food. I ordered the I've Been Chopped salad with honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The croutons were the best part because they're made from GRUB biscuits. Prices were very affordable too. The parking lot is SMALL so be prepared to possibly park on the street. The food was good, so I'd go again...but this place needs a good scrub because there were way too many flies inside.

    Wonder Woman Eats Her Veggies
    Celeste S.

    Great place right by Duke gardens and the south-point mall. They have beautiful seating outside on the rooftop! The food was light and filling at the same time it all tasted fresh and not greasy. The service for our food was pretty quick felt like we barely waited. It was a but confusing for our first time bot knowing we had to order at the entrance before choosing our own seating. Overall pretty good place for brunch!

    Cowgirl bowl and sangria

    Awesome affordable scratch made food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant had great vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back.

    The 1200
    Simon C.

    Went here for the first time on a Sunday morning. It was a great visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food was delicious and the rooftop was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was nice! Not too loud pretty chill place even though they were busy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Overall would definitely come back for sure and would definitely recommend this place. Definitely a long line but worth the wait.

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    Roger L. B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is impressive as soon as you step in![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking is a bit challenging but as you enter you're greeted by a friendly & exceptional manager who is very knowledgeable and willing to help out with your selection and seating. The food comes fast and is sooo savory! I had the breakfast 'Slammer' which consisted of turkey sausage, two eggs any style, ( I chose over easy) A buttermilk flapjack and a small bowl of cheese grits. The only thing I would change is that next time I'll add in cayenne pepper but other than that, this is a new go-to spot for me...! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh, & did I mention the nostalgia music as you walk in?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] EXCEPTIONAL...!

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    The biscuit with chicken and I add an over easy egg. Not sure what's going on in my mouth with all the flavors but god damn is it good

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    I got the cod sandwich (the barracuda) with breakfast fries best fish Sandwich ever loved every bite

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    We hav been here twice and gotten a burger each time. Foie burger is the way to go. Hands down one…read moreof the best burgers I've had. The "wings" were absolutely killer with the perfect sweet and spicy flavor and that dipping sauce with them is out of this world. I would get the burrata again too, the only miss was the gnocchi and I say that but I ate every bite... so it's old a miss compared to everything else. Service was top notch and the drinks are delicious. I want to go get a drink at the funky little ally window one night. Go here! Get the burger! You will not regret it

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    Pretty meh bar food. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, but when I asked which side I should get…read morewith my chicken sandwich, it was highly recommended that I order their twice-fried Fed Fries over their other fried options, as they are made from scratch, rather than being shipped in frozen in bags. I had high hopes, but there is reason why fries made from fresh potatoes aren't widely offered at restaurants and it's mostly bc they have so much water content and easily come out soggy. And these came out exactly that way - soggy and limp. The chicken sandwich I ordered was a special, limited time offering, and it was also ok. It was advertised as having a slaw on top and that's a strong word for what was served. When I think slaw, I think robust, crunchy veggies with some vinegar bite and while I got a bit of that, it wasn't enough to balance out the fried, savoriness of the breaded chicken patty and bbq sauce. Service was friendly, but I wouldn't say they went above and beyond. I was eating alone at the bar, and I'm usually accustomed to more touch points than I got here, but it wasn't bad. I they checked in more, I may have felt more comfortable bringing up my dissatisfaction with the fries. Beer selection (on tap) was only ok. Definitely a personal preference but I wouldn't say say they had a wide variety of beer styles to select from - at least while I was there. Giving two stars bc I won't come back here on purpose - especially by myself.

    Yum! My boyfriend and I split some dishes at the Federal and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We…read morechose the classic cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and sauce on the side, a cubano, and the fried artichoke salad. Both the cheeseburger and cubano came with hefty servings of French fries fresh out of the fryer. Despite being a little salt heavy, they were flavorful and complimented the sandwiches well. The cubano and burger were both 3/5 for me but I enjoyed both. I'm not a huge meat fan... My boyfriend said they were excellent though! The fried artichoke salad is where I feel like I found my peace. The olives, tomatoes, salad dressing, and all other salad components were awesome. It tasted fresh and the ingredients complimented each other. The fried artichokes were a nice crunch too! I would be back to the Federal for the hot food and good vibes. Service was excellent here as well.

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    This was a gem. Went…read morehere recently for brunch with a friend who lives to eat. We locked out and got the prix fixed four courses and then split the birriaramen. It was too much food for one sitting but I'm not complaining. The butter on the biscuits was amazing for the first course Second course I had the salad. The picked radish was a nice touch but the greens were drowned in the dressing. My friend got the ceviche and was pleasantly surprised by the saltiness added from the caviar. This course she got the gambas over blue corn grits and I went for the duck chilaquiles. Excellent flavor. And the duck was cooked well. I def recommend this for a breakfast forward savory dish- it's served with two over easy eggs. Finally we polished it off with the bread pudding with homemade ice cream and churros. The mango ice cream tastes exactly like a frozen mango. The blackberry on was nice as well. Very fresh. The decor is gorgeous and makes for a cool vibe. Lots of black walls with gold accents and copper insets around the bar. I'll def be back for date night to catch the evening vibes. We sat inside but they also half a full garden area for seating too ( maybe when it's not 102 degrees and humid). Guadalupe was our server and super sweet. We were here chatting and eating for a full three hours and we're never rushed to turn over the table. Love.

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