With this bakery being so close to us, my partner and I eat here often. It isn't simply out of…read moreconvenience. The food is amazing! The undisputed crown jewel of this place is the Key Lime Pie. It is an absolute masterpiece.

I had heard good things about T Distefano's bakery before and happened to be in Mebane for the day…read more I'm so glad I was because everything we tried was delicious. The shop has the display cases right when you walk in the door and there is a little cafe area off to the right which seemed cute. We were greeted when we walked in and the girl who helped us gave us plenty of time while we decided what to order. I asked what her favorite thing was that they had and she told me the danishes or the cheesecakes. I ended up ordering several things to try: a glazed donut, glazed raspberry filled donut, powdered raspberry filled donut, cheese danish, chocolate chip cookie, and cinnamon roll. The donuts and cinnamon roll were given to family who already knew how good the donuts were and we tried the chocolate chip cookie and cheese danish. The chocolate chip cookie was huge, chewy, and had a great flavor. I think my favorite thing I tried was the cheese danish. The dough was buttery and the filling wasn't too sweet. It was a great suggestion from the girl working there. Also, all of this was under $18 which is crazy. Will definitely be coming back.

Early Bird Donuts is a small donut shop that offers donuts, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and other…read morepastries. They have the standard types of donuts (glazed, chocolate frosted, vanilla frosted, strawberry frosted, fritters, filled, etc.) Most of the filled donuts are filled to order as you can choose from different types of custard or fillings (Bavarian, white, strawberry, etc.) The donuts are fairly good and for the most part pretty good the only issue is that they run out pretty early. The apple fritters here are massive. They aren't the greatest (I prefer a more crispy outside and doughy inside with lots of apples) but the size alone makes it worth it. The only problem is they sell out really fast so if you're not there before a certain time you'll be SOL. I haven't tried the savory breakfast options but they do look fairly good. The service can range from good to not so great as sometimes you do feel ignored or you feel like you're troubling the staff be being there. I like how they have a retro Street Fighter 2 arcade inside that you can play for free. There is seating inside and a few tables outside. I would go more often but if I can't get there before say 8a - 9a I probably wouldn't bother.

Come for the donuts, stay for the biscuits! Went on an early…read moreSaturday morning, warm welcoming place, to grab a donut. Then I saw incredible list of biscuit, had to have one of those too, cheese, egg, bacon, was incredible. Donut was some kind of maple, really delicious, warm and soft. Will be back

Monuts was the perfect quick stop on a busy day. I ordered online and was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow easy pickup was, they have a dedicated side door with a doorbell, so you can skip the line and be in and out within minutes. Everything was ready when I arrived, and they even pre-cut the bagels, which was a small touch that made a big difference. I ordered the everything bagel and the jalapeño cheddar bagel, along with an orange poppy seed donut and a vanilla glazed donut. Everything tasted fresh and well-made, and it was easy to see why this place has such a loyal following. The only downside is parking, but there are plenty of nearby street parking options, so it's manageable if you're willing to walk a minute or two. Great food, convenient pickup, and thoughtful service. I'll definitely be back the next time I need a bagel or donut fix in Durham.

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!

Duck Donuts is one of those gourmet donut shops that should not be allowed for breakfast because it…read moreis a dessert lol. I got 2 donuts with one being a maple bacon w/ caramel drizzle and the other a banana cream pie do. Man, these both were phenomenal but a 50-year-old fat boy like me had no business eating two. If I didn't have diabetes before, I probably do now. If I ate a 3rd one, I may lose a foot. Anyway, all jokes aside the donuts are really good, I just would rather have them post breakfast as a dessert.

Duck donuts will always be a move for me. I love a hot cake donut fresh with maple topping. This…read morelocation in Durham was clean and the service was quick. I also like that you can order off the kiosk.

First time coming here and it did not leave a good impression. Came in with my husband and the…read morerestaurant was not crowded. We were seated promptly but sat for over 10 minutes with no greeting or acknowledgement that we were there. The waitresses brought drinks to and checked on several tables around us and did not even say that she would be by in a few minutes to get us started. On top of that, the water glass at the table had a lipstick stain on it. We decided to leave and when walking to the door, the greeter asked us if everything was ok. We told him that no one ever came to the table and all he said was ok and went back to what he was doing. Very disappointed in this as some of the dishes around us looked good. Oh well.

Absolutely exceeded my expectations and wants... we were headed to a garden party when it was…read moretexted that the party would be delayed by an hour, and with the extra drive time... it just wasn't worth it. Last second punt to find something local and unique led us to The Nomad at Osburn and I am smitten... I absolutely did not expect that level of menu diversity and expanse. Thai, Indian, British fish-n-chips, steak... the menu was almost too much. I was craving Thai, and chose the drunken noodles. Was absolutely pleased with the flavors, portions, and service. The space was open, not too loud, and quaint but not intimate. It's a converted theater, so don't expect absolute privacy. Will absolutely return again to sample more of their menu!

Found this hidden gem, quick and friendly service with a smile. They do offer drive up pickup and…read moreplenty of drink options to choose from. Very open and spacious coffee shop with a modern/ rustic vibe. Must try!

After visiting the Southern Farm Show we stopped for lunch and I was craving some coffee…read moreafterwards. I did a quick Google search and found this place or a large chain as my choices. I will always choose a local/small business over a large chain. It has plenty of room and assorted types of seating to meet needs of anyone coming in. The baristas were also super nice and patient as I read over the menu as a first time customer. I tried the Romeo & Juliet and it was delicious! I enjoyed every sip.

I love this place, all the cakes and pastries are outstanding. The cost of everything is very…read moredecent, not nearly as expensive as most other bakeries.

I was looking for breakfast/donuts but didn't want to drive all the way to dunkin. A bit…read moreintimidated by the spanish, but regardless was too hungry to care. What a pleasant surprise. Super cheap pastries got 3 for $3.78 that were much better quality than your typical chain donut place (although nothing can beat krispy kreme). I don't speak spanish and there weren't any labels for the pastries so I just went by aesthetic and was very happy with what I got. Fair warning though, don't expect this to be good for your heart or diet.

Cute little shop. I've always been a fan of Gulghupf and have gone multiple times in Chapel Hill…read moreand Durham. The pastries are great overall, especially the fruit tart. I've always received great service. Recently I went and got a chai latte which was pretty standard. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed by my chocolate eclair. The taste was good but the eclair shell was not fresh and did not taste light, airy, and delicately crisp to complement the cream.... I'll come again to try other pastries but will not be getting the eclair again.

The parking lot was under construction when I visited, and this small shop wasn't a sit-in…read moredestination in the way the original is. However, the selection of baked goods and desserts was robust, and I found plenty of interest. Notably, their tough to spell name denotes a small chocolate cake with indulgent toppings. I also found a trendy Dubai chocolate dome (not wildly overpriced as such things often are), which was quite rich. Their breads are marked as vegan where applicable; obviously a lot of bread is vegan, but this is a helpful bit for some.