It's always a wonderful experience at Happy and Hale! Every location is consistent with their…read moreservice and care. My go to is the coco curry bowl, loaded with kale, rice, protein (I get the tofu), cabbage, chickpeas, and green curry. It's always fresh and delicious--not very spicy. And it's always filling--I typically eat it in one seating. Parking at this location is easy. Bonus for plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Worth checking out one of their locations!

Quite literally the best bowl I have ever had! The ingredients were fresh! The eating area, food…read moreline, and drink/condiment area was extremely clean. Staff were welcoming and extremely patient with my sauce experimenting. Ultimately my dining experience reminded me of a perfect summer day. I can't wait to go again!

The poke is very good, they have plenty of options of other non poke boxes too. Very flavorful. And…read morethe banh-mi sandwiches are great options too

Overall alright spot. Order was fast, they have a big area with tables and benches to eat inside,…read morebut I got my food to go. I'm not used to having eggplant in a bibimbap inspired dish, but it was cooked well and the sweetness balanced out the sourness of the kimchi. My egg was undercooked (the egg white was still runny). Overall I could see myself coming back, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

Tasty pizza, but pretty $$$ for what you get…read more We came here for a late lunch. My husband got the lunch special, which was half a margherita pizza plus a salad for $10. If you add a topping, you pay the full upcharge, even though it's just half a pizza (though maybe they put a whole pizza's worth on half?). I got the calamari, thinking that for a $15 app, it could just be my lunch. Alas, the portion was quite small (see photo; several of the fried bits were fried pepper, not even squid), and it was just okay. Some pieces were pretty rubbery. I also tried a bit of my husband's pizza. The crust is lovely, and the sauce was very flavorful and complex. Service was friendly but a bit lacking. They forgot to bring out my husband's salad until after his pizza came out, and when we were done, I had to go find a waitperson to get our check. Also when I googled up the lunch special price to double-check, I learned it's also supposed to come with a drink, which I guess they forgot to tell us or offer us. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy the spring weather. If a friend suggested meeting up here to grab a drink and share a pizza, I'd say sure! But I wouldn't waste my money on the calamari again.

This relatively new joint at U Hill wants to recreate that old-time pizza joint experience and…read moremostly succeeds. With checkered tablecloths and big screens showing cartoons, definitely a family vibe. We were promptly seated and perused the menu. We decided on the pizza logs, a salad and the spicy soprasetta pizza. The server warned us that some people think that pizza is too hot but we like spicy so we decided to go for it. Actually, it had a good amount of heat for us. It was chilly outside and the place definitely filled up during our meal. We had never had pizza logs before and actually weren't wowed by them. We heard that the fried mozzarella has an amazing pull, so that might be fun to try next time.

I have been to the spot several time in various guises. It's a great location. This iteration seems…read morelike the best for the area: it's very family friendly, with tons of games and playground area for the younger set. I came at 5:45 on a Monday (because no other places are open on Mondays!), and was one of maybe four me. In the place. The rest were moms with one or two (or more!) kids, some waiting for dad to join them after work. I ate in a covered patio that in a few months will be too hot to endure. But tonight, mid-March, it's a sunny delight. I ordered a smashburger and a Kingstown Negroni. Drae stirred my drink and out the order in, and it arrived with fries just minutes later. Juicy double patty burger, caramelized onions, cheese, salt & pepper fries. Fresh and very tasty. WiFi was fast, music was smooth but subdued. (Think Sade and Barry White dueling. Wish I wasn't alone!) Kids were everywhere, but very well-behaved and in explore mode, which I find adorable! There are outside areas covered in open or tarps, clear flexi-glass walled off areas, and true "indoor" places you can watch TV in. Everything from Top Gear to REN & Stimpy. A great way to spend an early dinner/very late lunch.

Enjoyed my first time grabbing a bite at Lakewood Social! I got the smash burger which came with 2…read morepatties, cheese, lettuce, pickles and onions on a brioche bun. Overall tasty and the patties are cooked well done as advertised but even with that heads up it was a bit too charred for my taste. Highly recommend splitting a starter of fries with a friend (bigger bang for your buck) which comes with ketchup and aioli or getting a side of fries for yourself! They were super crispy and you can also get them curry-seasoned though I actually preferred the regular fries which were already delicious. They also had a nice selection of drafts. You order at the front and it's self-seating. Staff were friendly and our food was prepared quickly and brought out to us. A casual spot combining brews and solid food. Family friendly and there were many kids around. Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors!

This is a great little bistro/wine bar/neighborhood spot. It's definitely upscale in feel, but…read morestill reasonably priced. Most of the seating is on a second-floor covered terrace, though there are tables inside as well. It has interesting city views of the University Hill area over South Square towards the "hypodermic building." There are parking options on all sides. The wine list is nice, but I like trying their specialty cocktails. These tend to have interesting additions such as tea-infused syrups and other creative ingredients. I've always had great sandwiches here at lunchtime, particularly the Santorini (a take on a gyro) and the Yacht Club, which is similar to a club sandwich but brightened up and made scrumptious by apricot jam. Their side of Caesar salad is always nice and crisp, with just the right amount of dressing and flavorful cheese shavings. The staff is engaged and attentive without going overboard. There's really no better lunch experience in the area on a nice warm day when you can just hang out and relax with a varied, delightful menu.

Located in University Hill, this bar offers a host of daily drink specials, charcuterie and…read moresandwiches. We visited on a weekend evening and seating was plentiful. We sat outside since the weather was nice - they have comfy lounge chairs and an aesthetic setup with string lights which really add to the ambiance. We ordered a couple of sandwiches - mine came with chicken, bacon, and plenty of cheese. The food was tasty but average. The service was a bit slow and we unfortunately ended up having to go inside the restaurant to request the check to get to our next destination in time - however, staff were super friendly. Overall, the vibes outside were amazing and I would consider returning for drinks on a warm evening.

Very nice lunch. Conveniently located next door to Safelite so as we waited for our windshield…read morerepair we grabbed lunch. I had the Greek chicken salad wrap and my daughter had the beet and arugula salad with grilled chicken and avocado. The food was fresh and flavorful! We were both very happy with our meals. The staff were pleasant, helpful and quick. The large community tables outside were easy to deal with. Met a nice local guy, so pleasant all around.

We love this restaurant and its wonderful food, staff, and outdoor dining space. Also, they compost…read moreuneaten food and provide PFAS-free compostable takeout containers.

The owner is wonderful and very insightful about all ingredients he uses. Some of the best food…read morei've tasted. Would recommend to any vegan or non vegan!

Seriously one of the best restaurants I've eaten at, EVER. In my life! As a lifelong vegetarian, it…read morewas overwhelming to look at a menu and be able to order literally anything I wanted. I was also happy to see that, on top of that, there are lots of gluten free options--it can be kinda hard to find vegetarian AND gf at a restaurant, so that's a big bonus! I was with a group, so we tried a lot of different menu items, and everything we ordered was, like, the best thing we'd ever eaten. I dream of the soul rolls! And wouldn't be right not to order sweet tea. Andrew and his staff treated our table like we were royalty, so not only was the food incredible, we had an amazing experience, too. You can really tell the love and care that has been put into curating such an authentic, cool spot. Impeccable vibes.

"Sandwich shop just off University Dr in Durham"…read more Came here for an evening dinner with a friend. We arrived around 5:45pm, and there was ample parking, but I will say the place was HOPPING by the time we left at 6:30pm. The decor is very cute-- old-style, good seating and a bar area as well. You order at the table, and food comes to you. My dining mate got the Cypriot (Halloumi, Fig, Arugula, Tomato, Pesto) with a side of curly fries, and I wasn't very hungry so I got the Beyond Meat Chicken Tenders kids meal with a side salad. I also got a delicious bottled sparkling lemonade. Service was fine-- food comes after order, but you're mostly on your own once food is delivered, as expected. We got a couple of napkins with the food, but there are more self-serve up in the counter. Just don't expect someone to check on you or anything. The food was GREAT. My dining partner loved her sandwich (commented especially on the fig spread) and fries, and I really liked my meal as well. The side salad was surprisingly delicious, especially the addition of pickled red onion. The place was clean-- I went to the restroom, too, and everything was stocked well. Price was very fair. Overall, I'd happily come back. Easy, priced well, delicious. Not a place where you get a lot of "attention", but great for a simple meal.

This is great spot for a brew and a sandwich. The food was really great, with lots of options. I…read moreenjoyed having so many great things to choose from. I had the Balboa and it was decadent. The only things I didn't love were the parking and the service. Parking was weirdly tight and difficult to navigate. The folks working were efficient but not overly friendly. Maybe they had an off day; it happens. Even so, I'd go back- the food was worth it and again- lots of fantastic choices.

I've been to three Happy + Hale locations and while the menu is the same at all of them, the Ninth…read moreSt location consistently makes the best bowls! Employees seem genuinely happy to interact with you and in many instances, have made awesome suggestions for modifications if an ingredient happens to be out of stock. If the weather is nice, I love eating on the patio to get in a little sunshine and a little people watching. Their rewards program is pretty great--I don't feel that it takes an obnoxiously long time to earn rewards. The app is also super convenient in that you can order ahead and offers curbside pickup (clutch when swinging by during peak times as Ninth St parking can get a little dicey).

Pretty good with a shoutout to one of the girls working on the line. When my friend asked if it was…read moretoo late to add the crunchies after she had paid and brought the bowl to a table, the girl took a small container and put some seeds and tortilla chips for her. I also like that they have basmati rice and as bases. Hot honey chicken is good, regular grilled is fine, and don't get the tofu. I think they need to work on what seasoning and prep method to use for the tofu.

Great food! Love the open air environment. The walk up service and food delivery was on point…read more Will be back!

The Boot Room is the adjoining restaurant to Beer Study Durham so it's a great spot if you're…read morelooking for a casual spot to hang out with friends! While the majority of their menu consists of sandwiches and burgers, my most go-to and recommendation is their Cobb salad which is hearty and delicious! I also often order their tots and love the sauces they come with.