Monuts was packed on a random Wednesday morning so that should tell you how good it is! My friend and I both got seasonal specials- Bah Bah Bacon and Everyday I'm Brusselin. Both of these were SO GOOD, but I liked the latter more because of its pillowy flaky biscuit, sweet & savory contrast with apple butter, and my love for brussels sprouts. We also got donuts- red velvet and raspberry coffeecake- but these were a bit lackluster as the flavors could have been stronger. 7.5/10 would recommend! read more

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They're running a pure takeout operation right now. You can walk up to a window and order as well as doing it online. While these are premium donuts, a box of a dozen was a good deal, and I got my pick of flavors. The variety was well-received by my audience of co-workers. I was excited for the apple cider donut myself, which was a thick cake-y variety. It was the only one I tried personally. The place had a menu of various breakfast dishes with options for special dietary needs as well. The donuts aren't exactly diet fare, but they are impressive. read more

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They don't miss. Service is great, foods great, selection is great. Grab a pastry while you're there. Grab me on too!

Probably the least dog friendly place in Durham. They have an outside area with picnic tables and a worker said "we'd rather not have dogs". Doesn't really make sense when it's fully outside with picnic tables, no covered area. For a neighborhood spot, it's not so family friendly. read more

Monuts is hands down the best cake donut place in the Triangle. Although they do not only sell donuts, your tastebuds would be missing out if you go and don't at least get one for dessert. In all honesty though, everything on the menu is delectable. The shop's aesthetic is modern coffee shop sprinkled with, what I think of as, Durham culture. They sell coffee made from locally roasted coffee beans along with other food and food-related products (i.e. granola and cookbooks). The employees are compensated with livable wages, and the tables are roomy enough to bring some work or homework. I have included a photo of two donuts (chocolate with sprinkles and cinnamon sugar), but they have alternating seasonal and exciting flavors that keep you coming back for more! read more

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ONE OF MY FAVORITE BRUNCH PLACES IN DURHAM. Order early, as the wait can be up to 75-90 minutes on weekends, but worth it if you plan correctly. This cozy little spot serves up some of the most delicious and creative dishes around, all made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that are bursting with flavor. The menu at Monuts is varied and offers something for everyone, from classic egg dishes to vegan and gluten-free options. My friends and I particularly love the Breakfast Burrito, which is packed with savory scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. And the donuts are obviously amazing - I always get the cinnamon apple and it's always perfect. What really sets Monuts apart, though, is the commitment to sustainability and community. The staff are friendly and kind, always happy to help. And the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, although indoor seating has been closed since covid (I believe it still is). Overall, I would highly recommend Monuts to anyone looking for a delicious and filling breakfast or brunch in Durham. read more

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We came here specifically for donuts but you can also dine in for other breakfast items. The line was super long on a Friday and we were luckily about to just walk up to the donut counter to order. I got an Earl Grey donut and the earl grey was infused within the glaze. The donuts were perfectly round and super light and fluffy. You can taste a hint of the earl grey which goes really well with the sugar of the glaze. Wished the earl grey had more flavor in the actual donut itself. read more

Always a fan of the people, the food, and the homey indoor/outdoor seating. I love coming back to try all of their seasonal donut flavors. The new chocolate mummy and pumpkin spice donuts did not disappoint! read more

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This place was so good! Our group had donuts, blts, pimento cheese and sausage biscuit, Turkish eggs and avocado and a variety of drinks! Our group left raving about this stop in our day! Would gladly go again. read more

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I've picked up takeout from Monuts multiple times over the past year, so it feels only right to update my review. They are still one of my favorite places to grab breakfast or lunch in Durham. I recently had their breakfast burrito for the first time - it was incredible and made me wonder why I hadn't tried it sooner. I also never go wrong with their quiche and soup combo. And their donut flavors still reign supreme. Plus, the owners and employees are just the nicest. I recently hosted a bridal shower and purchased some mini donuts and a tomato, onion and oregano quiche from Monuts. As always, the staff was so kind and helpful, and they went out of their way to accommodate my last minute order. read more

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I'm from Cali saw this place on Yelp during my NC trip and decided to give it a try me and and my family ordered our food and coffee,the chai tea latte was amazing and the chorizo Burrito was delicious they also had this peach coffee cake it was amazing as well read more

Atmosphere: The inside of Monuts is quite spacious with pastries on display. It has a very "local" and welcoming feel! Service: The people at Monuts are super friendly and prompt with orders. When we went, Monuts was take-out only due to COVID and had options to order in store or online (and pickup outside).  Food: We've ordered several items from Monuts -- the Apple of My Eye Sandwich, The Usual with over easy eggs, Moroccan Chicken Soup, Avocado Toast, Grit Bowl, and a Build Your Own Bagel (everything bagel, over easy egg, bacon, avocado, red onion). Everything we've gotten has been fantastic! We especially loved the Grit Bowl, as it had a variety of unique flavors from the rich sausage and sweet/spicy potatoes, which we've never experienced with grits. The Build Your Own Bagel was also delicious and came at a reasonable cost for the freshness and quality of ingredients. Overall: Monuts is a Durham gem with quality service, atmosphere, and selection of items. We're always excited to see the seasonal additions and new rotations to the menu. We're looking forward to eating more at Monuts and hopefully in person soon! read more

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Great donuts, no tips, and ethical wages! First of all, they pay their employees $16/hr, hence the no tip policy. Secondly, their donuts are great. While they aren't the cheapest in the world, the donuts are super dense and high quality. The first time I went, I got the blueberry basil and original glazed donuts, which were both amazing. Both are super fluffy yet dense yeast donuts. I would describe the texture as a more structured krispy kreme donut. And the flavors were great- neither was too sweet, and were just solid donuts. Going off of the krispy kreme comparison, the glaze doesn't "harden" like krispy kreme's does- it stays pretty shiny and wet, which isn't a problem either because they wrap it in paper. The second time around, I got their chocolate sprinkle donut and apple cider donut. The apple cider donuts sell out pretty early on the weekends, but it's really easy to score one during the weekdays. The apple cider donut is amazing, a perfect balance of fluffy, almost crispy, and a hint of salt. The chocolate sprinkle donut is really good as well. Like the other yeast donuts, it's super fluffy and dense, and the chocolate glaze isn't pure sugar, with legit chocolate flavor. Eating two of them in one sitting wasn't a great idea, and I felt pretty sick afterwards. Nonetheless, great donuts. I also love their takeout system. read more

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Came in for a quick brunch and I was very happy with the menu options. I tried the peanut butter and chocolate iced latte. I'm not a donut kind of person but I was so impressed with their Cake Donuts I loved them all. Can't go wrong with the apple cider donut I'm definitely coming back for more menu items! read more

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The donuts are wonderful, they change up usually every month. We always love the regular glaze, whatever cake donut they have and my toddler is a huge fan of the sprinkles. Their online ordering website is so easy to use, if you are ordering donuts it's usually ready a little faster than the time listed. One day we'll order something else with our donuts but for now it's our special weekend breakfast treat. I also have to shout out their Christmas cookie kits, we got a box to decorate with our toddler and not only was it the easiest and most stress-free version of this activity, the cookies were also super delicious! I am usually a sugar cookie hater, especially a glazed one, but these were so good I tried to sneak a bite of my kid's cookie! There were 12 cookies, 6 sugar cookie trees and 6 gingerbread people, 3 colors of icing and some holiday sprinkles. They keep well for a few days so we've been able to stretch it out a to be an activity after dinner, will definitely be ordering these again! read more

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Monuts always hit the spot. Their breakfast burrito is hands down the best in town. The crispy bacon, smooth guacamole, and maple syrup glazed potatoes all combined together with some soft scrambled eggs just absolutely wakes up all your tastebuds. The chewy and soft tortilla is another texture enhancer that really brings the burrito over the edge. Personally, our family prefers yeast donuts and they always have new flavors. This time, the raspberry with custard was really really special. The custard is not too overwhelmingly sweet and brings a great balance to the semi tart raspberry glaze. You can't go wrong with the normal glazed donut. We've tried many cake donuts and it's a hit or miss for us, but that's just mostly bc we don't prefer cake donuts. I do remember their Earl Grey cake donuts giving me mouth so much joy ... long long ago haha. The only reason I am giving Monuts 4 stars is because not all their food will give this awesome experience. The menu changes often or has new dishes and we try to eat something different and some items are hit or miss - but overall Monuts is still a solid place to bet on. Taste: 4/5 Presentation: 3.5/5 Recommend to a friend?: Yes Consistent: 85% of the time Cost: $$ Parking: street parking - best of luck if it's during their busy hours. read more

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I usually really like it here but my friends coffee was very burnt and his donut was just alright.

Seriously the best breakfast sandwich I've ever far, hands down!! We also got some baked goods for the house. All things delightful!

If you're in Durham and need a place to grab a small breakfast and great coffee, definitely stop at Monuts! My wife was giving me a tour of all her favorite spots in Durham and I can see why Monuts is on that list. I made my own breakfast sandwich (everything bagel, egg, bacon, and pear jam) and grabbed a latte. The bagel was delicious and the jam was a nice sweet touch that complimented the rich yolk and salty bacon. The latte was masterfully prepared and had the timeless rosetta latte art. We'll definitely be back to Monuts when we're in town again! read more

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The absolute best Durham has to offer. This ain't your regular spot to grab breakfast or brunch. The menu is dynamically crafted....scratch made goodies...ridiculously delicious! Only one secondary flaw...Toast is the payment method for take out...it is a horrible payment process filled with errors (rejects legit debt/cc payments). Sidebar: Uber eats also erroneously indicates this business is closed on Saturday which is false (they're open). I typically order via pick up because the place is often busy with waiting lines (& for good reason...the food is way above par) read more

Monuts is forever my comfort food place. Their chicken and pickle biscuit sandwich is flavorful, and I especially love how soft and perfectly crumbly the biscuit is. Another favorite of mine are their Maple Sriracha home fries, which are a little spicy and extremely tasty. I have also had their salted bagel before, and have found that no one does salted bagels like Monuts does. Their donuts are pretty good as well, especially if you like thicker and denser donuts. Finally, their interior decoration is adorable, with artsy graphics covering all of the walls. I can't wait for indoor seating to open back up! Will always be coming back to this place. read more

Came here with my friend for breakfast after she picked me up from the airport. Both of us were actually super hungry. I knew about this place through Instagram, and when I mentioned it to my friend, she felt just excited as I was to try their food. Overall, I liked Monuts a lot! They had a cute pastry case up front showcasing their delicious pastries and donuts. They have customers order first before finding a table. The waiters and waitresses then bring your food out within 10-20 minutes. My friend's biscuit sandwich looked amazing. Meanwhile, I also thought my breakfast order - eggs, maple sriracha home fries, and side salad - was tasty. I only wish the place were a little less crowded and noisy, but otherwise, I can see myself coming back here for breakfast/brunch. read more

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Can't believe I waited so long to visit. This place has a cult following for a reason!! RUN don't walk to @monutsdonuts in Durham for an epic meal! There's a reason 8 cars were already lined up for pickup at 7:30 in the morning * Mounts is a cafe + bakery offering breakfast & lunch sandwiches, soups and salad and DONUTS! Everything is made from scratch with seasonal, local ingredients * Order Online, by phone or at the walk-up window. On the week days text them when you arrive so they'll bring out your order, on busy weekends find a staff member read more

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Monuts is right near Duke's campus and I came after my friend from NC recommended it. Their parking lot is currently converted to a pickup/waiting station, but street parking is available. They're only open for takeout and I suggest placing an order online ahead of time since the wait can be quite long. I waited around 20min for my order when I placed it right when the store opened at 8am. The service was really friendly too. They had an employee check in and greet customers, and the person who handed me my order sincerely thanked me for supporting the business especially during COVID. My family and I loved their donuts! I tried the Ginger Hibiscus and Orange Poppy Seed and the texture was chewy yet fluffy. The flavors are also really distinct and not overly sweet. At $2 for one, it's reasonably priced and it's even cheaper if you buy it by the dozen. TLDR: Flavor packed donuts with amazing texture, but place an order ahead of time since this place gets busy! read more

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If you have a weakness for baked goods, if scones, crumb cake & the like are your kryptonite, don't go to Monuts. I must admit, I'm in a love hate relationship with the aforementioned snacks and going here helped me love my mind. It all started when my daughter brought over a few items. I couldn't wait to get back and did it the first weekend I could. The staff are friendly and helpful. I went hog wild, (almost spent $30) I got a crumb cake, lemon curd donut, blueberry scone, earl grey lavender blueberry donut, mocha donut, the peachy cake, and a couple others. Not complaints whatsoever. It's worth the trip and repeat trips as the menu changes monthly read more

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Fresh, farm-grown food where the taste truly reflects the quality. I got the avocado toast which was served on delicious focaccia bread. The maple sriracha home fries were my favorite and the espresso chocolate bar was decadent. Great breakfast spot. read more

A great midday cafe for lunch - it has a complete sandwich menu with some other stuff like quiche available- light and airy inside - good choice! read more

Y'all....how much better can it get than this? We ordered takeout for a weekend breakfast and I was thoroughly impressed with everything I tried. Calling in the order was easy and we were able to pick it up within 30-40 minutes. I shared the chicken and pickle biscuit, eggspanola, and dozen assorted donuts. One of my friends also got the build your own sandwich. Individually, each item was delicious, but together, the effect was tremendous. It's hard to pick out highlights since everything was so good, so I'll break it down: 1) Chicken & pickle biscuit: soft/flaky/buttery but light biscuit with crunchy and moist chicken and just the right amount of pickle to cut through the flavor and give that acidity. The biscuit was really a feat of its own. It was actually pretty light in flavor for a chicken biscuit, which made for the perfect breakfast sandwich. This was my partner's favorite. 2) Eggspanola: everything bagel, manchego, potato, greens, pimenton aioli. A real flavor explosion. I remember biting into this and saying "wow" out loud. I miss this already. 3) Donuts: we got an array of cake and yeasted donuts, some with seasonal flavors (apple cider/pumpkin chai cake donuts, for example). As someone who normally doesn't like cake donuts, the cake donuts here were just the right amount of crumbly. However, the star of the show was very clearly the yeasted donuts. Y'all, I really think they had some of the best yeasted donuts I've had in my life, and I am someone who has hunted for donuts. The glazed vanilla donuts were to die for. It felt like eating a cloud, with how soft and squishy it tasted. The glaze was also perfect. If I went back I'd get a dozen of just glazed donuts. If I lived here I would be a regular. Miss this place. read more

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Tl;dr: The perfect breakfast spot with great pastries/donuts, breakfast items, and coffee. Just moved to the area so I have been looking for a great place to sit down and put some online work in while having coffee. I was a little nervous after moving from Portland, OR but I found this place no problem one morning after a dentist appointment (because why not re-stain my teeth after my bi-annual cleaning??). It's counter service, so please be kind and order before sitting down. The menu is pretty straight forward, offering food and coffee on a single paged-menu. In the display case are fresh donuts that people can't seem to get enough of. I am not a donut person (sorry, I know) but I think it is obvious that this place does very well by their donuts. I love a bagel sandwich so I ordered an everything bagel with chive cream cheese, tomato, onions, and breakfast sausage with scrambled egg. The taste of everything was great! They make their own breakfast sausage. My only issue with this sandwich is that they don't wrap and cut the sandwich, which makes eating it difficult since you will be coming at it from the circumference instead of the delicate middle (i.e. everything will squish out the back/sides when you bite down). Worry not, just alternate bites or rearrange things as needed. The flavor was still great. As for coffee, I got their cardamom rose (seasonal) latte. Are. You. Kidding. Me. This will be my new go-to coffee order here for as long as they have it. It is a beautifully smooth drink and spiced perfectly. The table selection is spread out and wide so the space is used well. There are air vents throughout so there is a constant flow of air (may be an issue if you are against the tables along the front door and get cold easily). There are electrical outlets against the entrance wall so posting up to study is a non-issue when it comes to power. The people are friendly, so don't expect a quiet environment because people are talking and laughing and having a great time. And so will you. Eat here. Drink here. Be nice to the staff. read more

They do have some interesting takes on a number of food items and all I have tried have been okay...it is WAY noisy, so if it's anything more than a casual conversation and you need to get something done with others, this might not be the place...and wow, for a breakfast/brunch kind of joint, the coffee is really lacking. read more

Just moved to the area and I am so happy to have found Monuts - it's such a gem! The donuts are delicious, I have yet the have a flavor that I didn't like. The build your own breakfast sandwich option is great, especially the biscut. My favorite thing I have had so far is the heirloom summer breakfast sandwich which was absolutely amazing - the goat cheese, fresh tomato, salt, and pesto was a killer combination that I will definitely be coming back for. The space is cute and spacious, especially with the outdoor picnic tables. It gets super busy on Saturday (closed on Sunday) so make sure to factor in a little wait or to order online. read more

The breakfast burrito is to die for however, it's only available during the week. It is worth rearranging your schedule or being late to the office - it's that good! The donuts are delicious and there are always interesting flavors. For lunch, I'd recommend getting their soup and some avocado toast. It is filling and they always have great vegetarian options. The service is wonderful you'll always get a smile with your order. The coffee is good but the food is really where monuts shines. I can't say enough about this place - it is my favorite restaurant in Durham. read more

Wow!! Besides being the best donuts I've ever had (sorry Voodoo and Blue Star!), their contactless system earned quite a few extra points. I can only comment on the donuts, but I'm sure the other food is delicious. We tried two Apple Cider Donuts, one Dark and Stormy, one Strawberry, and two Blueberry Coffee Cake donuts, based on the recommendations from the staff. Oh my goodness. These donuts are so moist, full of flavor, and beautiful. Their contactless ordering could not have been easier. You can order from the website or by walking up to the door, where a chip reader and menu are found. After placing an order, you just wait for them to bring your meal to your car! Highly recommend Monuts, in or out of a pandemic. read more

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Looking for a quick coffee joint en route to Wilmington NC, found Monuts on an early weekend morning. Quite an operation with online orders versus walk-ups, the parking lot has designated areas for each. Staff communicates via radio and the host at the register was nice but clearly overworked.. I ordered a breakfast sandwich called Chicken & Pickle biscuit, a regular coffee, and a donut. 10 minutes later while waiting in the parking lot, my order was ready. The sandwich was delicious, nice balance of sour and savory. The coffee is horrible, do not waste your money. The donut wasn't so memorable but decent. Overall not the absolute worse but not anything special for the prices. read more

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My favorite place to get avocado toast. I love all of their food. The service is top notch, employees are kind. The ambiance is amazing, it is a very cool and unique place. I love Monuts! read more

As a VERY long wait on a Friday mid morning. No tables to sit in and waited 30 min for bagels w lox and the bagel was cold and hard not worth $12! The latte was hot and came out quickly. The restaurant was very loud and you couldn't hear the cashier asking whatever questions. Wouldn't go here again. read more

I always get their chicken biscuit. They're delicious!! It's a cute breakfast/brunch and date place.

Finally woke up early enough to grab brunch here, and I was not disappointed! The Bengali Chicken and Chutney was super delicious. The fig jam complements the chutney and curry flavors so well, and I appreciated that the sandwich wasn't too meat heavy. The bread itself was also very good. My friend had the Bacon and Guac Breakfast Burrito, and she was also very impressed with how delicious it was. I also treated myself to the Lemon Earl Grey donut. I thought it could've used more flavor because I couldn't really taste a whole lot of the earl grey or lemon, but the texture of the donut was really nice and light. I think next time I'll try a different flavor. Even though I thought this was mainly a donut shop, I definitely would come here again to try their other sandwich/bagel options. read more

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Hands down my favorite place to eat in Durham. Not only does this place do donuts very well, but they do EVERYTHING exceptionally well! The bagels are incredible as well as the other baked goods and seasonal beverages they have on the menu. Some favorites of mine include: Donut: Plain Glazed Bagel: Everything Drink: Honey lavendar latte I usually get the create your own sandwhich for breakfast and I try to alternate between the everything bagel and biscuit. No matter what I get, I always make sure to get the maple sriracha sauce on the side. It is an absolute must on any sandwhich. I miss a lot of things about living in Durham but Monuts is definitely one of the top reasons. read more

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This place was BUSY! Got here 5 minutes after they opened on Saturday morning and waited almost 30 minutes. The donuts are incredible though, probably the best glazed donut I've ever had - so soft!! read more