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    Guglhupf Bakery & Restaurant

    4.1 (1.5k reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GUGLHUPF BAKERY & RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Inside upstairs seating - June 2026
    Diana G.

    Great German food in Durham! The restaurant looks beautiful inside and outside. I loved the ordering method, you pay at the counter for all your food/drinks and then sit wherever you want. You can order more drinks by using the QR code at your table. There are water stations and to-go boxes located all around the restaurant, so you really just take care of yourself. This lets you have a more intimate meal since you aren't being waited on, I liked it! We had pretzels for our appetizer, which had both crunchy and soft parts. For my entree, I had the Wurst Teller: two sausages, spatzle, red cabbage, pickles, and mustard. Everything was delicious, I particularly loved the sausages with the cabbage. The German beer was great too!

    Shitake Mushroom Omelette*
    Cam A.

    This spot has a great indoor and outdoor space, and it's dog friendly, which is always a plus. The food was delicious. I absolutely loved the fish sandwich. It was grilled perfectly, and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. The coffee was made with freshly ground beans, and if you're a coffee connoisseur, this is definitely your spot. They also have a fresh bakery with so many options to choose from. My least favorite part of brunch was the soup. It could have used a little more salt and maybe some fresh herbs on top. It was served with a cold slice of sour dough bread , and I think grilling the bread would have made the dish much better.

    Smashed avocado Benedict
    Lori D.

    The line is always long and it moves relatively quickly. Love sitting outside. Great ambiance. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. This was my third time there. I always want the fish sandwich but they don't have the fish I want (picky! ). My son got the chicken sandwich which was really great. The bun was so fresh. My FIL got the Benedict. It was huge. Fruit cups all around. Huge chunks of pineapple. My son and I got the lemonade spritz. It was too sweet me but my son enjoyed both of ours.

    Elephant ear
    Rachel C.

    Still giving Guglhupf four stars mainly for the relaxing vibe and beautiful atmosphere with all the plants, but lowering the bakery stars to a 3.7 for the quality and price. I still love the fruit tart - good texture and mix of sweet and slightly tart. The macaron and elephant ear was pretty good. The macaron had good flavor and texture. Elephant ears tasted good, though I would've preferred more layers and more of a crisp. Lemon poppy danish was the standard danish. I sadly wasn't as impressed by the cream puff and eclair dough. I know they make their pastries fresh every day but on a busy Saturday at 10:30 am, the eclair dough didn't taste fresh and was not as light and airy as I hoped. Cream puff was ok. The dough was also meh. BUT the focaccia was amazing!! It was on-sale day old bread but had great flavor and was soft on the inside and slightly crispy in the outside. All in all, for what's in the area and restaurant's atmosphere, it's still worth the trip.

    Brezels with beer cheese and tangy mustard
    Helen B.

    I have loved Guglhupf's impressive bakery for years and finally got to try their restaurant over the weekend - WOW, I have been missing out!! They don't take reservations, so you wait in a queue to order at the counter. (Clipboards with menus are available throughout the line.) Once you order, you are given a number and can seat yourself either indoors or outdoors. We asked for appetizers first and received our bread service and brezels very quickly. The range of breads and the beautifully salted butter were a crowd favorite, while a pickier member of our party focused in on the delicious pretzels. I also received my drink, the seasonal Hugo Rose, at the same time - it was so light and refreshing & the perfect complement to a spring evening. Soon after we finished our appetizers, our plates were cleared and food was brought to the table. Two of our party ordered the schnitzel, an absolutely massive portion of perfectly breaded meat. Two more ordered the grilled bratwurst sandwich, which was absolutely spectacular both with and without sauerkraut. Finally, we tried their pigs in a blanket. Everything was beautifully prepared, warm, and delicious, not to mention generously portioned. While it took me a while to finally make it to the restaurant, I won't go so long without it again. My only caveat is to get there early, as parking is limited (and competitive!) Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys German food, outdoor dining, and beautifully mixed drinks.

    Reuben
    Zachary V.

    Food: 5/5 - Reuben and pastries Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 gorgeous. A must eat in Durham

    Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
    Lily F.

    Despite the 15-30 minute wait in line on the weekends, we keep coming back to Guglhupf for a few reasons. First, the seating just can't be beat! You can sit outside or inside, and there's tons of seating for both. This makes it great for large parties, and it's easy to pull together some tables for enough seating. Second, you can order some more coffee or a pastry from the barcode at your table. Amazing! Saves the servers time and saves you time. Third, they have some fantastic vegan options. The vegan breakfast sandwich with shakshuka is incredible. And the spicy fried tofu sandwich is one of my favorite vegan sandos (i will come here just for this sando). Overall, a Durham staple that shouldn't be missed. Fantastic for meeting someone for lunch last minute, large parties, or groups of people who like to linger over their food (you won't be hurried out).

    Start of a girls trips, friends that yelp together get to try new things together
    Thuy W.

    Stop by for a quick snack. It was me and a friend first time, we are from out of town. We tried to check out what they had. While doing so, I gentle man there kept looking at us two and feels like he was rushing us also. Again this was my first time here so I wanted to see what there was to offer. I would had love to buy more then what I order but the rushing made me felt some anxiety of not knowing what I wanted within let's say a minute or two. The pretzel was delicious and the cheese that was use had awesome flavor. Parking was a mess to get in and out. Not sure if I be back if I'm ever in town. 3 stars mainly for the bakery item I bought was delicious.

    Honey bear latte
    Jennie N.

    Ambiance of the restaurant is nice, i enjoyed the outdoor seating. It feels whimsical. The food is not for me, the seasonal honey bear latte was yummy though. Not a lot of flavor but im not an expert on german food... The service was a toss up depending on the person. The man who took our order was nice! The lady in the bakery was not! Its very busy! We came early and there was still a decent line.

    Maibock
    Scott M.

    Great outdoor atmosphere. The line is long but moves quickly. Enjoyed the schnitzel and got a scone to go from the bakery. A great way to spend Sunday brunch.

    Holly K.

    Beautiful breakfast spot located in Durham; must sit outside to really enjoy the ambiance! Lots of flowers and trees, and plenty of tables and overhead heaters for when it's cold out. Usually a longggg line, and can be challenging to find parking, but worth it. The line moves pretty fast! The 3 page brunch menu (served until 3 pm), includes several different flavors of coffees, cocktails, teas and wine, pastries, egg items (scrambled eggs, omelettes, croissant sandwiches, pancakes), small plates (overnight oats, granola, bread), large plates (kippered salmon, pork schnitzel), salads, sandwiches, and daily specials from the bake shop! Lots of vegan, vegetarian, and wheat free options on the menu. AND homemade healthy dog treats available at the window. The sweet potato scone was scrumptious- chunks of sweet potato, fluffy (but crisp out edges) bread, topped with cinnamon. The smashed avocado Benedict- smashed avocado, poached eggs, tomato confit, and smoked paprika hollandaise, on their homemade brioche bread, was absolutely delicious. The sauce and the bread made the entire sandwich. Note: they have a special Thanksgiving menu, including tons of delicious baked goods (apple strudel, sourdough, apple bread, fruit tarts, cakes, bread & rolls, pastries.) Will definitely be back to this bakery & restaurant!

    Lamb Doner with very good Biergarten seasoned fries.
    George D.

    No-frills, grab a clipboard with photocopied menu pages, get on line, order at the widow, get a number, find a table, they bring your order. Friendly and engaging staff. Interesting menu... not as German as I expected, but very good. Good beer menu, with some really good options. Stopped in for brunch, which had a more limited menu. I think it's worth trying again for the more interesting dinner menu. Parking was the biggest challenge.

    Schweine Schnitzel with kasespätzle and salad
    Jessica C.

    I finally made it to try Guglhupf for dinner since I've heard so much about it. It's a hike for me so I had to set some time aside for this visit. I went on a Saturday night right before closing and it was fairly empty with easy parking. The restaurant was adorably decorated with heaters throughout the patio for cold evenings. I got the pork schnitzel with kasespätzle and salad. The schnitzel was pretty good; I loved the fresh lemon to squeeze on top. The kasespätzle was also very good. It did taste fresh like it was made in house. It's not overwhelmingly cheesy. The salad was so fresh, delicious, and had a nice vinegar tang. It was a large portion so I had enough leftover for the next day's lunch. Overall, good quality and everything was tasty. Sadly, the bakery was closed during my visit, but I'd like to try it another time. It was fun to try some German cuisine and work on my German pronunciation.

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    Service was smooth and the ambiance is as nice as I expected. Food is fine for the price + the bakery is amazing. Good date night vibe

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    Been here for brunch. Do they actually wait the table during dinner rather than having us order at the register?

    Yes, will have to wait to be seated

    What's the largest reservation they'll take? Do they have a private room?

    My company had our team dinner there. It was at least 20 people. They sat us upstairs in an open area. Not sure if they have a 'full private' room though. Might be worth a call seeking 'full' private

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    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.

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    I don't know how I've never eater at Parker and Otis before, man I've been missing out!!…read more I was the first in line on a lovely Saturday afternoon, but wow that quickly changed. By the time I placed my order, at least 10 other people had come in. Since it was my first time, I asked for suggestions, Randy was so helpful. I was so hungry and everything sounded really good. I ordered the Shrimp BLT, a Fluffernutter Latte and a Ham & Cheese Croissant (for breakfast tomorrow). Oh my stars, the Shrimp BLT was pure perfection, every bite. The coffee was so good. There's plenty of seating inside and outside! It's super cute inside. The store part has all the cutest and neatest stuff and the food part has so many options. They even have grab and go items. They serve breakfast until 2:30. I'm already planning my next visit!!! Shoutout to Brian for making sure I had a great experience as well!!

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