We stopped in for a quick bite before heading over to Duke for an afternoon tour. The venue is small and quaint with some great decor and rooftop / patio seating as well as indoor. Service was quick and delightful. I felt embraced and a part of the town immediately thanks to the hospitality of the Nosh team. We all had bacon cheese burgers - all excellent! Burgers were cooked perfectly and juicy! The homemade chips were a nice surprise and were fantastic dipping in some ranch dressing. All in all a solid visit, perfect menu variety, and a fun and welcoming environment....check it out! read more

A group of us visited this restaurant after our 5K as part of a birthday celebration. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They answered our questions and provided recommendations upon request. We had a large group, so it was taking a while for all of the food to be ready. I decided to just get a raspberry white chocolate scone and a greena colada so that I didn't have to wait a very long time to eat. We enjoyed sitting upstairs where we could all sit together and watch the scenery while eating. The kids loved the space, and it also provided us with some privacy for our birthday celebration. The scone was very good. I was a bit disappointed with the smoothie, though. I was expecting it to be flavorful and naturally sweet due to the mangoes and pineapple as well as the honey that was supposed to be added, but it was quite bland and not flavorful at all. Everyone else seemed to have enjoyed their food. read more

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Alas, Nosh is not what it used to be. I remember it as a great Durham lunch spot, but that was 3 locations and at least one owner ago. I ordered sandwiches online to pick up today. The time was supposed to be 10-20 minutes. It turned out more like 40, and no one seemed to notice that it was taking too long. The place wasn't full by any means. The turkey sandwiches were dry--minimal mayo and a couple of halved cherry tomatoes instead of slices. The turkey was tasty, but far too thickly sliced for my taste. Overall meh. My son had a burger which he said was huge but terribly overcooked and dry. (The order form does ask how you want the burger cooked, and I'd chosen Medium). Again, just a drop of sauce. Barely edible. The smoothie drinks and house made chips were good. But not enough to compensate for the sandwiches. Sorry! read more

My family and I went here after a doctor's appointment at Duke. I had the Carol's Chopper salad. It was one of the best salads I've ever had in my life, and it was only $14 with grilled chicken. The candied walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness to it. My mother has grits with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese, and my sister had a burger. They both enjoyed their food as well. It was a little loud in there during the day for their tastes, but that's no fault of the restaurant. It was busy! And the smoothie machine makes a din. No stars off for that, though. It's a great restaurant and inexpensive. Enjoy it! read more

All of our dishes were delicious. The staff was friendly and had indoor and outdoor seating. I highly recommend you trying it out and the daily specials. read more

Took me awhile but I finally made it to the new Nosh location. Same great menu, fun new place. It's tiny inside but there are picnic tables and rooftop seating -- and a parking lot! Menu seems the same; I always love the Faye's Turkey sandwich with chips and ranch. Some fresh baked goods like scones and cookies looked delicious. Happy, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere. Glad to see Nosh settled in and appearing to do well after relocating. read more

The customer service was amazing and the food is top notch! Will definitely visit again.

I tried the Owney's chicken sandwich. The chicken patty was thin and the actual sandwich was very plain (no toppings except a pickle). The kettle chips were good but I don't think I'd get the fried chicken sandwich again. read more

Nosh does catering for Duke and one of the highlights of their offerings is their in-house made granola - it's chock full of nuts and dried cranberries and so-ooo good!! Ask for it, if you don't see it on the menu - they also sell it by the bagful! An added bonus at Nosh is interacting with Wendy, one of the owners, who loves it when you love their food! read more

We were three and the only ones present for the first 1/2 of visit. Server seemed more interested in the piped-in music than in us. Food average. We finally stepped outside to finish our beverages and conversation. read more

This was catered for a group and it had a good assortment of sandwiches and wraps which were really good. The cookies and brownies were also delicious. Would go again. read more

Nosh - Sandwiches - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Located next to Duke Hospital my mother thought after a long day of appointments that we would enjoy this spot. You walk in and it a funky vibe (I say that in a good way). The decor is colorful and funny. The first thing I noticed was a picture of my favorite basketball player and teenage crush Grant Hill - so it's already a win. My mother had breakfast last time but we missed breakfast and had lunch instead. We ordered the Mallard's Chicken sandwich, Spritzer sandwich and mom got a Chai Tea. So we were very hungry and ate everything but honestly the quality was top notch and ingredients were fresh and tasty. The chicken sandwich had a lovely seasoned chicken breast and a good bun. The star though was the homemade chips Mom said the Spritzer was season nicely and she is a sucker for toasted bread. She didn't even let me try so I know it was good. Mom got the macaroni salad which we both thought lacked flavor. A good experience and tasty food. I wouldn't say anything was crazy unique but good fresh ingredients, funky decor, and tasty food is all good. read more

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We finally got to check out Nosh! It had been closed during Covid and have opened back up. They don't have their full menu yet, but what they do offer, they do very well. The biscuits are large and very tasty. They even make their own pickles, with is impressive. The staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

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Ok... so where do I start? This place is pretty dope! FOOD-- The food is definitely 5 stars! From the first bite, I could tell that all of the ingredients were extremely fresh. They use local eggs, which is a bonus for me because At home, I only use fresh eggs. I got the the "Duke Slammer" which consisted of a HUGE pancake, FRESH turkey sausage (or bacon or regular sausage if you choose), eggs, and you can choose from cheesy grits, fresh fruit, or curry potatoes. I got the curry potatoes, in my opinion they weren't that great. Traded them out for fresh fruit, which was amazing and truly fresh. I also got iced coffee which was pretty good-- got it with vanilla syrup. Overall food, completely satisfied. OVERALL EXPERIENCE-- The location was clean, and so loved the layout of the restaurant. The only thing... it was very confusing on how to get your silverware, if you leave your plates in the table, no sort of directions. They only told us to go have a seat and they'll bring the food out (gave a number). We got to the table, there was no silverware, napkins, or anything. We had to pretty much find the stuff ourselves. Other than that, it was a great experience. The staff was friendly. Definitely a good breakfast spot. The food was amazing. Chill atmosphere. If I could to 1/2 stars, I'd honestly give them a 4.5. I'll be going back for sure. read more

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We went in this morning and we're hungry as heck. We didn't realize that they opened at 10 but the door was unlocked. The lady in there was so nice and served us an hour and a half before they opened. My mom had the tomato and cheese biscuit with bacon and I had a chicken egg and cheese biscuit. They were both delicious. Highly recommend (after they open... whoops)! read more

I enjoyed this place way, way more than expected! Lots of seating room, outlets if you need to catch up on work, and 4 shots of espresso in their large espresso drinks! PROS: * got a breakfast sandwich biscuit dealio, and it ended up being $5 -- super quality food, fresh tasting ingredients, especially for the price! * coffee was good + relatively cheap * Went ~7:30am on a weekday morning. staff was friendly and saw a few regulars get their orders * tons of parking around back * HUGE menu for breakfast/lunch CONS: * closes early since it is a brekky/brunch place. * sausage on my biscuit was a little oily, but not too much that it kept me from eating it! OVERALL: Will definitely be back to sample out the rest of their menu! read more

Nosh - Two egg + sausage biscuit and a large iced latte! - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Excellent breakfast. That's what we go there for. And the best thing is - they let us order anything. My kids love the pizza. My wife and I love the potatoes with the dusting of curry. So delicious. My mouth is watering as I am writing this. I always get the biscuits and gravy with eggs over the top. Its enough for the whole day and just delicious. Lastly, the coffee is outstanding. It tastes like they filter the water because it has excellent flavor. And the atmosphere is really why we love it for our family. We will get there early and grab a big table to play trivial pursuit. And the artwork is fun to look at as well as ESPN or local news on the tv. I am excited to go there again soon! read more

Came here after a nearby place was unexpectedly closed and was pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste. Ordered the Spritzer, which is their Rueben sandwich, with potato salad as a side. To my delight the corned beef was REAL corned beef, not some deli sliced nonsense that far too many places serve. This was thick cut, tender brisket - stacked higher than most places - on par with what I'm used to back in NYC! A must order for any corned beef lovers. The sauerkraut was tasty with just a tiny amount of tang, letting the beef shine through. Amazing. The potato salad was done pretty well but could use some stronger mustard, smaller cuts and more salt, pepper and vinegar for my tastes. Overall, glad we stopped in. My wife really enjoyed her Boo's BLT so it's not too far a reach to say their other items are going to be unique and tasty. read more

Nosh - Spritzer w/ potato salad - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Nosh is a great option for lunch and breakfast near Duke University's campus! The sandwiches served here are tasty and come at a great price. If you're looking for a midday bite to eat, I recommend Nosh. The Reuben sandwich I ordered was hearty and fulfilling. The portion size of the sandwich was perfect for a meal at lunch. At Nosh, you order at the counter and your food is brought to you. The service was friendly and professional. The interior decoration of Nosh is a bit dated, but nevertheless comfortable. Its location next to Duke's campus makes it an excellent choice for going to lunch off campus. If you're around Duke and find yourself looking for sandwiches around lunch, then Nosh is a must. The comfortable atmosphere and good food will not disappoint. read more

Nosh - Reuben Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

After eating hospital food I'm sure my view is skewed. This place is great. The parking is a little scarce. It's in a newer clean looking area. The people inside were very friendly. The place was larger inside than I expected. The inside was clean. We ordered a couple of items. The chips would've been better if they salted them directly out of the fryer. It's too late when they cool. The Spritzer was excellent. One side had a lot more corned beef than the other. The other side was almost all sauerkraut and no corned beef. The quesadilla was excellent. My dad, who hasn't really been eating was stimulated enough by the smell to request a few bites. Mom ate the rest. Very good experience. read more

Stopped in here on a whim. Really good wraps and burgers. Very fresh food! Great casual atmosphere. Great environment for getting some work done. Couscous was DELICIOUS!! read more

Nosh - Cafe/order area - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Sometimes I come to Nosh just because I'm nostalgic from when I came here for the occasional brunch in undergrad. My favorite thing to order here: BISCUITS! I had a pork sausage biscuit here yesterday morning for about $4 and it was much more filling than I expected. The texture is just right--not as greasy as Bojangles (although I do love Bojangles biscuits, in their own way), slightly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. I ended up saving 1/3 of it for my husband because I couldn't finish it. My friend ordered Maggie's Scramble: eggs with onions, peppers, portobello mushrooms, cheese in a tortilla, served with a side of potato chunks. It came in a huge portion and she, too, brought half of it home to eat later. Important fact: they serve breakfast here until 3pm! My coworker loves to order the flapjacks for lunch! The order numbers all have a photo of the animal shelter dogs that are up for adoption, which is super cute. Nosh has a variety of desserts/brownies for sale, and plenty of tea/coffee/cappuchino/chai latte/smoothies/milkshakes. My friend tried the iced Rocket Fuel (Counterculture coffee) and thought it was decent. Weekday lunchtime can be quite busy, although I don't usually have to wait in line for more than 5 minutes or so, and there's at least a few tables open at any given time. The outdoor seating is nice for people watching. For lunch I usually get the Carey's Half&Half (sandwich and soup). The last time I went, the chicken salad sandwich was a little dry...but the soup (I think it was tomato) was amazing! All in all---great ambiance and convenient for grabbing coffee, brunch, or lunch! read more

Nosh - Sausage Biscuit at nosh - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I didn't like their take on a Reuben, but I recently got their beef wrap and it was so spectacular. Meaty and veggie-ey and wrap-ey. I kind of want to eat it every day, but it's quite a big lunch! This place is often outrageously busy at lunchtime but always has friendly staff and great food. read more

Nosh - Wonderful, crazy huge burger of the week. They look like mushrooms, but they're really "butter pickles", which are awesome. - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

WARNING: it is currently suspended it's service aka it's closed. I would recommend finding another place for the time being. This isn't a review as much as a warning. read more

I came here for breakfast and it's pretty basic. I shared some buttermilk pancakes with my mom and my bf got the combo breakfast plate. The pancakes were light and fluffy and very large! I was definitely full, no bells and whistles, just pancakes, which I can appreciate. My bf's meal looked much more comprehensive. fruit, sausage, eggs... the standard breakfast and nothing fancy. For the price, it's pretty good but don't come in expecting a true breakfasty breakfast place. Otherwise it is a lovely place with friendly service. Food came out fast and the atmosphere was casual and inviting. I'll definitely come back to try out the lunch or dinner. read more

Nosh - breakfast combo - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Nosh is a great hidden gem when you're in the area of Duke Hospital or University. We visited here after a nice afternoon at Duke Lemur Center. It's a counter order place with a nice variety of burgers, sandwiches and wraps. The atmosphere is a fun casual spot where they have board games and trivial pursuit question cards to play while you wait. We had a portobello mushroom burger with couscous salad and chicken salad sandwich with pasta salad. The names of the sandwiches where different but I can't remember. Even the kids menu was quite awesome with really big portions. I would visit this place again if I were in the area for their unique style and twist to classic sandwiches and even their homemade chips! read more

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What a cute restaurant! It's been years since I've been here but went this AM for a business meeting. At 8am there was plenty of parking and plenty of seating. We got our food almost immediately. Almost everyone got Rocket's Breakfast...everything was DELICIOUS! I had bacon, eggs, and fruit salad (which they gave me double helping of since I said no to bread!) and a chai latte. Yummy! I thought the bacon was great and my coworkers said the turkey sausage was amazing...eggs cooked perfectly...and the fruit salad!!! Not mostly melon!!! I'm not a fan (of melon!) so I'm thrilled when I can get a fruit salad with other fruit. The chai latte was perfection. It was a nice breakfast and I will definitely be returning. read more

Can see why this place is so popular. Liked the 1/2 sandwich/salad/soup option. Reuben was decent and salad simple. Snuck in before a massive line around noon. Lots of seating plus tables outdoors if the weather is agreeable. Would return for brekkie. read more

"Sandwiches & burgers off Duke's west campus" This is a common place from which Duke offices get catering. And that makes sense given the quality is good but the efficiency at the restaurant is a bit less-good sometimes. Restaurant is clean, but there's not much seating if you're coming with a larger (more than 4 people) group. Many tables just seat 2. It can be a bit loud inside nonetheless at times. Positives: + Good quality sandwiches at an affordable price. I like the Deluca turkey panini, which is $8 with veggie slaw. Good sized meal and quite high quality (even though it's quite messy/ drippy) + Other choices. They have pizza, salads, some breakfast choices, smoothies, coffee etc. Negatives: - Slow. Ordering can be painfully slow if done in the store since the same person taking the order will stop to make each person their espresso or other drink at times. So, you can be in line for 10 minutes even if there are just 2-3 people in line ahead of you. ADVICE: ORDER AHEAD. Food preparation is not too slow if getting something like a sandwich, but can be slow if you've ordered something a bit unusual like pizza. - Parking. It can be a bit chaotic at times. Synopsis: Good sandwich option, especially if you order ahead and are not coming with too many people. read more

Every time I stop in here, it's solidly good. It gets great traffic, as it's one of the best locally owned spots in walking distance of Duke West Campus. The sandwiches are really quite good. However, their sides really leave a lot to be desired - none of them are that great. This is consistently their worst aspect, and I continually hope they'll up their side game. In the meantime, I'd recommend some of their half-and-half options. Half a sandwich with a side salad or a cup of soup - skip the side. Ideal, for the time being, and a bit lighter for lunch. Well worth a stop. Casual spot - order at the counter in front, get a table tag, and they'll bring your food out to you when it's ready. read more

I had the Wendlyn's Portobello mushroom burger but it was basically mushroom with a whole lot of mayonnaise. I chose veggie slaw as my side and should have realized this just meant coleslaw, but I thought maybe it would have less mayo because it was called veggie (that is not the case). They do have an extensive breakfast menu. My friend got the breakfast pizza without bacon but it didn't have a lot of flavor - would be nice if there was a vegetarian version that didn't miss out. I also got a rocket fuel coffee which is just an iced version of their coffee blend but nothing special. Staff is friendly and there are options, I just am not a fan of that much mayonnaise on anything so I will know for next time (though I probably won't make it back.) read more

I came. I saw. I noshed. The tag-line "eclectic food stuffs" may be a bit misleading as the fare is not too atypical -- your basic soups, sandwiches, and salads; plus a bakery case with ok cupcakes, and smoothies. I went with a chicken salad sandwich that was heartily stuffed but a little bland. And a gouda tomato soup -- thick and tangy and perfect for the cold day. And a chai latte, which unfortunately managed to smell better than it tasted. I'd say the most "eclectic" thing about Nosh is the set-up itself: they have Duke posters, a flat-screen TV, benches built out of skis (surprisingly comfy, actually!), and Toys-R-Us's entire board game aisle, spanning the decades from Sorry to Mad Gab. The fact that you could wile away a whole day here playing board games and casually noshing is infinitely cool. read more

Nosh - Mmm...bizkit - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Very high standard with the inhouse-cured corned beef in the Spritzer reuben the star for me. Friendly, efficient service, too.

Nosh is probably my favorite place near Duke's campus for a healthy, delicious, affordable meal. I also enjoy bringing work there, getting a cup of refillable coffee, a scone, and getting stuff done. It's a strong competitor to Mad Hatter's in that sense. As I said, good coffee, good baked goods selection, and delicious breakfast options. Unlike Mad Hat, Nosh is not a bakery; where Mad Hat bakes well, Nosh makes great salads and sandwiches. Pros: - free newspaper if you get there early enough - raspberry white chocolate scones - house-made sausage - "real tasty" - good coffee, refills - reliable free wifi - no bombastic music - nice hours if you get up "early" (i.e. open at 7 / 7:30 am) - if you're a kid or a young-spirited adult, there are board games. Cons: - closed at 3pm on weekends read more

Nosh - Brunch special - $8.79 - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Fun atmosphere, friendly service, solid food. (Breakfast until 3pm on weekends!) We'll be back! Stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday...afternoon (don't judge me!). The cashier was all smiles when we walked in and gave us the run down of the menu. We settled on the Slammer (pancake, sausage, eggs and curry potatoes) and the Piper's Patties ("egg pancakes" with parsely, veggies, bacon, salsa and cheese"). We *might* have also snuck in a couple of their tasty home-made doughnuts and a cup of hot chocolate while we waited for a food. My girlfriend said the hot chocolate was the best she'd ever tasted. She talked about it for the rest of the day. I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but that hot chocolate was pretty amazing. Piper's Patties were a bit of a surprise with just how flavorful they were. Tons of great flavors, but between the bacon, the veggies and salsa, none of it was overwhelming any of the others. The balances was perfect and made for a great meal. The food in the slammer was solid breakfast food. It's not really going to blow your mind with a new flavorful twist or anything. It's just breakfast food, cooked really well. It was all kinds of delicious. The sausage was SO savory, the pancake super fluffy, the scrambled eggs fluffy and buttery and the potatoes were soft and flavorful. It's a fun place. The atmosphere is very low-key, and a bit whimsical. Similar to Pipers in the park, the furniture and decorating feels a bit thrown together. Just like Pipers though, it's thrown together in a common theme, so it doesn't feel trashy or unprofessional. Colorful painting, cool wall hangings, benches made of skis. It's like a rich hipster gave their kid a restaurant for Christmas! There's even board games to play with your family and friends and tables plenty big enough for it. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Nosh isn't mind blowing, but it hits all the important points, and makes for a great dining experience. read more

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I love Nosh. I'm giving it four stars based on my long-term experiences there and not my most recent one. I normally order a salad, and their salads are fantastic! I have had their chocolate chip cookies too and highly recommend them. On my most recent trip to Nosh I decided to try a pizza. I asked the person at the register for a recommendation. I wanted to know which she recommended - the Browning's Tomato or a different one. I can't recall the name of the second one, and it's not on their online menu. She fired back with P.W.'s Pepperoni which was not what I had asked about. I again explained the choices I was considering, and she again said I should get the pepperoni which was her absolute favorite. We did this little dance a few times with me saying that wasn't what I was considering and her insisting it should be what I ordered. Finally I said I was a vegetarian and did not want a pepperoni pizza. She said I should still order the pizza but without the pepperoni. The pizza also has mushrooms on it which I don't like. I then explained that to her and she finally recommended the Browning's Tomato. Really, I don't think I should have to go through such a long drawn out process to get a pizza recommendation. It's none of her business why I don't want the pepperoni pizza. Eventually I got my tomato pizza. It's really just a straight up cheese pizza. It smelled like Chucky Cheese pizza. I think it tasted better. The pizza would not be my go to meal at Nosh. It was uneventful and not very tasty. I did get a lot of it and took half of it home. My husband finished it off. I wasn't interested in eating more of it. Without this most recent experience I would have given Nosh five stars. I'm only giving it four stars because of the service I experienced at the counter. Yeah, I didn't think the pizza was very good but everything else there seems to be fantastic. My go-to meal is the Brown Derby Chopper with blue cheese dressing. I recommend that to anyone looking for a tasty salad. read more

Food: 5 Ambiance: 4 Food/Price: 5 Pros: Everything? Curry Biscuits and Gravy Cons: Store hours too limited How good is Nosh? I was recently 1307 miles away in Austin TX waiting in line at the coveted Franklin Barbecue with some native Texas foodies. It was only moments after I mentioned that I was from Durham NC that they began asking me if I'd ever eaten at one of their favorite restaurants in North Carolina. Munch was it it? Notch? Nosh, I suggested... nods of approval. Nosh's ambiance is clean, playful, and a little eccentric, with a panoply of board games to stave off hunger as you wait, and laminated reservation numbers complete with pictures of orphaned kittens available for adoption.... and presumably consumption. I've yet to try anything at Nosh that I didn't like, Brunch, Lunch, or otherwise, but Brunch is where they really shine. And within the brunch umbrella, and what really makes Nosh a superstar is their Curry Biscuits and Gravy. The taste is pretty hard to describe as it draws on two fairly disparate food traditions; down home country and Indian, but I feel fully justified in saying that Nosh makes it twerk. They make it twerk like a motherf*****. At this point I would actually be more surprised if crack wasn't one of the secret ingredients. If you somehow managed to kill and cannibalize Chuck Norris, you would be eating Nosh's Curry Biscuits and Gravy. Best of all, its priced reasonably. I don't think anything on the menu is over $12-15, and the portion sizes are generally generous. If you live in the area and haven't been to Nosh you are insane. read more

Super cute place for easy fast food, like pizza and sandwiches. Loved seeing the Duke women basketball live radio show here in the past. read more

If you are looking for a good size breakfast for a decent $ stop by this place. Upon your arrival you will be greeted with a smile and small conversation which was a highlight I enjoyed while stopping by from out of town. They were very patient while I looked over the vast menu to make my selection...SO MANY CHOICES!!! I immediately field my coffee cup with a hot and delicious cup of Joe. I am not positive where the beans were from but they were very good which hit the spot on a cold morning. Food: The portions were large and the food was fresh and hot. The pancakes were fluffy as can be and the bacon was crispy just as I had asked for. The fruit that accompanied my breakfast was freshly cut and crisp. Before I left I had asked for a cup to go and the person quickly obliged so I could have one more cup of heaven before I left. I will be back when I am back in the area....THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT SERVICE AND FOOD!!!!! read more

Nosh - Pancakes, eggs, crispy bacon, and fresh cut fruit....ohhhh my!!! - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Nosh is a local deli and coffee bar with a bit of odd. The standard fare, from burgers, BLT's, and bagels is available, but nothing quite special. Still, there is one thing that keeps me loyal and thats the French toast, specifically Shoaf's Toast, which is the only thing I will order (besides coffee). French toast peanut butter bananas and honey can't go wrong and give me a reason to enjoy the Nosh(1 breakfast = 4 stars, try it). I am not a fan of their "curried" anything, but I like the table numbers they give you.(Animal Friendly?) read more

Nosh - Shoaf's Toast - Burgers Near Me - Durham, North Carolina