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    Loaf

    4.5 (188 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mallorie T.

    Wow!!! What a great bakery! I haven't actually had the bread here but the breakfast pastries are simply to die for! I am visiting for work and found this place - it's a 5 min walk from the Marriott Durham city center. They have every pastry imaginable- great selection of both savory and sweet options. They also have drip coffee which I got both visits. I ordered the gryurer ( MY FAVORITE ) the pan au chocolate and the ham and cheese gruyer. All amazing!!! Also, the folks here are very nice 10/10 I would get so fat if I lived here / would go everyday hahahaha.

    Sophia L.

    I loved everything so much that I came back every weekday for my five day trip. One of the best bakeries I've ever visited. They feature different pastries every day and have great coffee from Counter Culture. The chocolate flan is everything I ever craved: rich, velvety, yet a smooth mousse shaped in a cake slice--with some extra chocolate bits for texture. The hazelnut croissant is amazing, because not only are the flaky pastries baked to perfection but the crunchy hazelnut layer in the center is a delight. The pan au chocolat and strawberry tart were yummy too. My favorite might have been the strawberry creme puff: fresh whipped cream and so refreshing.

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    Jennifer H.

    I am surprised I have not helped about y'all before! I stopped by this morning for the first time in awhile. I had one of my old favorites the ham and cheese croissant but was excited to to also give the pumpkin cream cheese danish a try and it did not disappoint! It was the perfect fall morning to have that pumpkin cream cheese danish!

    Sarah Y.

    DELICIOUS. LOVE THIS PLACE. NEVER MISSES. MY VEGAN FRIEND'S GO-TO (SHE CONSUMES A LOT OF BREAD). FIRST CAME ACROSS IN DURHAM FARMER'S MARKET AND THEN VISITED THE BAKERY. From the moment you walk in, you're hit with the lovely aroma of freshly baked bread, pastries, and other treats. Their selection is extensive, and have their full bake schedule on their website. I would recommend going early on weekends to have the first pick at the best selection. What really sets Loaf apart is that they source noticeably high-quality & local ingredients. You can taste the difference in everything they bake, from the richly buttery challah or the tanginess of the sourdough bread. The owners are super kind and welcoming. Overall, if you love anything bread + pastries, you must stop by Loaf. The owners clearly have a passion for what they do and it shows in every aspect of the bakery, from the food, the inviting atmosphere, and their friendliness.

    Shannon D.

    We ordered a bunch of items to go at the downtown Durham market. I would say half of what we ordered was great. We got about one of each item and sampled them all. My only complaint is the ladies that took our order seemed a little short with me asking questions. But I understand there was a long line of people waiting to place their order. But I just wanted to know what a few of the things were since you can't see the items until it's your turn because of the line. So if you have order anxiety, this place will trigger it. If they could have a menu on the side pointing towards the direction of the line I feel like that would be better. The ladies were not super friendly and acted rude when we kept adding things to the order. So the food was good but the attitude kind of sucked which makes me sad.

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    Sweta S.

    This is a very cute bakery. It's a nice stop while walking around downtown Durham. Their chocolate croissants are popular. I bought a lamington for my sister, which is an Australian white sponge cake with marmalade covered in chocolate. I'm astonished that I did not eat it. Their baked goods are tasty. My only complaint is for the cost, the lamington was teeny tiny. If they could give two for the price or make it bigger than it would be a more reasonable purchase.

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    The pain aux raisin is to DIE for!!! I always purchase two or three with the intent to share. Never happens. Absolute heaven.

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    Exceptional, truly Parisian croissants and pastries. We will definitely return. The coffee was also fantastic.

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