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Came in on a Saturday mid day and it was pretty warm indoors to the point I was somewhat sweating…read more The server was nice but didn't really chat with us or check in too often until the very end when the tip option popped up on the pay screen. I got a pistachio iced latte which was tasty and refreshing in the warmer room and the strawberry banana Nutella crepe was good. My friend got a curry chicken crepe and she said it was pretty spicy and we had run out of water. I'd go back but maybe on a less busy day and get something else Parking in the garage was free and it was relatively easy to find but it was a walk

Ordered breakfast to-go because the reviews had me bracing for a 45-minute-plus wait to sit. Turned…read moreout that wasn't necessary, as there were plenty of open tables at 9am on a Sunday. The reviews were glowing, and repeatedly warned about the wait, that my expectations were probably set too high going in. I got the steak and eggs crepe and added avocado, extra steak, and kale. The eggs sit on top, and mine came closer to over-hard than the over-medium I asked for -possibly from sitting in the to-go box for 15 minutes, so I'll give some benefit of the doubt there. The crepe itself was tasty, and honestly I'd come back to try something off the sweets menu. But the fillings didn't land. The steak was a little chewy, and the mushrooms were cut too thick for a crepe -- they made it hard to cut cleanly and felt out of place. The add-ons I'll leave alone since those were my call. Overall the dish felt fairly run-of-the-mill against the hype. One note: this might be a dish better served by not allowing customizations, to keep it consistent to its intent. What threw me is that "steak and eggs" is the menu item, yet they also offer a carne asada crepe with no eggs ...so the only real difference is eggs placed on top, which doesn't change the crepe itself. Felt clear as mud after unboxing my meal. The latte I got was standard. Nothing wrong with it, nothing memorable. TL:DR this read as a solid fallback breakfast more than the must-try the reviews promised. The dogs I saw at the outside tables kept this closer to a 3.5 than falling on the other side of 3.

Inside/bar, Nov 2024.

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Salted Pistachio Mocha

Loaf

4.5(189 reviews)

7.4 mi

Loaf is tucked away on a not so popular street but thanks to their yummy treats, they are known all…read moreover Durham as the place to grab a sweet or savory when you need it. What I also love about Loaf is that if I am unable to go downtown, Loaf items are all over Durham, namely at the Coop and so many other businesses. It makes it easier to access and grab when you are on the go. Staff are always so friendly and welcoming. We always appreciate their warmly decorated business that is cozy but also smells of fresh, newly baked bread (or cookies!) We always look forward to stopping by to see what they have for the day!

Caution. No self control? Then you better avoid the Pecan Chocolate Chip cookies at Loaf…read moreBakey...delicious, addictive, delightful

Pastries

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Ham and cheese croissant

It's a Southern thing: Kitchen and Bar

3.9(725 reviews)

7.4 mi

This is a decent four-star Southern bar near the Duke campus. We were driving through town, and we…read morestopped here before visiting the local botanical garden. There's plenty of paid street parking in the area. The interior is a bit dark inside, minimal ambient light from the outside, TVs around the bar. Lunch arrived quickly, I had the patty melt which was a bit over salted, but not too bad. Service from Makena was overall decent, nothing exceptionally bad or good. Pricing for lunch averaged just over $20 per person, including the "included gratuity." It's a fine Place to get standard bar food.

We were driving from Columbia, South Carolina to Richmond, Virginia today and decided to stop in…read moreDurham for some lunch around noon. This place is located in the downtown area of Durham on the second floor of a red brick building. There is plenty of patio, bar and dining room seating. It was a little hot for the patio so we sat at one of the tables in the dining room. The menu offers a handful of appetizers and salads, as well as about twenty lunch entrees. I went with the NC pulled pork sandwich. It also had coleslaw on the sandwich. Side options included fries, salad, Brussel sprouts, or onion rings. I went with the brussel sprouts and they were very tasty. My husband had the patty melt with French fries. The fries were a generous and tasty portion. His patty melt was very salty, though. Service was pretty quick.

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Dame's Chicken & Waffles

4.0(2k reviews)

7.2 mi

Although I'm not a fan of sweet with savory, I finished everything on my plate : )…read more We had never tried chicken with waffles before and our server took us through the options and even brought out tasting samples of the different types of butter which were all amazing. It does seem like I'm mixing up brunch and dinner food items though in terms of the flavor profiles. However, the waffles were excellent and the fried chicken had incredible flavor. I'm still not completely sold on the combination but everything on the plate tasted perfect. Highly recommended.

We have been to Dame's Chicken & Waffles a few times at the old Downtown location, once to the…read moreRaleigh location, and now the "new" Durham location. This new East Durham location is a little smaller than the old one, but they kept the brick aesthetic and the same jazz décor; it has great vibes, but it can get a little noisy with large groups. They now have a small parking lot. The new building has charm, although the surrounding area feels industrial and somewhat run-down. One of the restaurant's windows was boarded up, broken glass had spread into the parking-lot entrance, and barbed wire was visible from our table. The chicken is always tangy and moist. I don't know what they put in the breading, but I'm like a moth to a flame to that stuff. The mac and cheese is some of the best in the Triangle. Our server, Lanyah, was a hustler! While there, she had 9 tables, and one of them was a large group of about 10 people. My wife and I each ordered A Classy Hen with a Baby Blueberry and a Peach Apricot Shmear. I liked the Peach Apricot better. My wife got fresh fruit as her side, which was mostly just orange slices. This, unfortunately, is the end of any positives. Because it was just Lanyah, the service was slow, and it appears from our various times coming to Dame's that slow service is the rule, not the exception. Our server said that it was typical to have just a single server, one cook, and a busser--who was not that helpful. Lanyah was still busing some tables and when there was a loud crash that sounded like dishes falling, she ran and checked on it herself. It took her a minute to get us water and then take our order, but it was understandable. She hugged my wife when we were leaving when we told her she deserved better. The cook was doing their best, but it took 48-minutes and 49 seconds to get our order after it was put in...yes, I timed it. One family walked out due to the long wait. There was another male staff member-I'm not sure whether he was the manager, but he spent most of the evening sitting in the bar area. He was not seating people, bringing out orders or drinks, or helping out our overwhelmed server. They were supposed to close at 7:30pm, but we walked out the door at 8:05pm and the large party was still there waiting for their food, with the other man still sitting in the bar. We want to love Dame's, but slow service just overshadows everything else that is positive. Until they hire an appropriate number of staff, we will not be back.

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Monuts

4.1(626 reviews)

8.1 mi

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.

I came here to visit a fair friend recommended it. I thought their pastries were absolutely…read moredelicious especially the cinnamon roll. I got an iced caramel latte and I thought it was OK. Otherwise, I love the vibe of it and their pastries are great including the doughnut that I got as well. I would definitely stop by again.

Blueberry pancake donuts - lifewithhanny

Chocolate Espresso Bar

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The entrance

Parker & Otis

4.3(579 reviews)

7.0 mi

I don't know how I've never eater at Parker and Otis before, man I've been missing out!!…read more I was the first in line on a lovely Saturday afternoon, but wow that quickly changed. By the time I placed my order, at least 10 other people had come in. Since it was my first time, I asked for suggestions, Randy was so helpful. I was so hungry and everything sounded really good. I ordered the Shrimp BLT, a Fluffernutter Latte and a Ham & Cheese Croissant (for breakfast tomorrow). Oh my stars, the Shrimp BLT was pure perfection, every bite. The coffee was so good. There's plenty of seating inside and outside! It's super cute inside. The store part has all the cutest and neatest stuff and the food part has so many options. They even have grab and go items. They serve breakfast until 2:30. I'm already planning my next visit!!! Shoutout to Brian for making sure I had a great experience as well!!

Stopped into Parker & Otis on a Saturday morning while exploring Durham, and it was absolutely…read morebustling! It's a really fun store to wander through if you enjoy browsing. They have a huge variety of items--from home goods and specialty foods to books, toys, kitchen items, and unique gifts. If you're specifically looking for locally made Durham souvenirs, there aren't a ton of local artisan items, but there are still some fun Durham-themed finds. I picked up an adorable "Meet Me in Durham" sticker that made the perfect keepsake from my summer here. Definitely worth stopping in if you're downtown and have some time to explore. Plan for a crowd on Saturday mornings, but it's part of the lively atmosphere!

Corndog sponge - lifewithhanny

Cheddar biscuit with bacon and egg

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The cutest cards!!

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

4.3(248 reviews)

7.6 mi

Such delicious biscuits!…read more Quick service and clean place. I loved the buttery flaky biscuits. On my weekend trip in Durham, I decided to come here a second time to bring chicken biscuits back home. The chicken is crispy and juicy. When i ordered take out, there was a really cool cubby system to keep the food warm. It even confirmed it's me before giving me the food. Nice speedy high tech place with consistently delicious food!

Some of the best biscuits you'll find anywhere! Better yet, they have an amazing biscuit cinnamon…read moreroll. So amazing that I had to eat one on New Year's Day despite my plan to eat healthy. I blame Rise for the demise of my NY resolution! My nephew loved the chicken basket, including biscuits, that he requested to go back the next day before heading to the airport. The fries were perfectly seasoned and cooked. The 2 egg biscuit sandwich was tasty and protein packed with 2 scrambled eggs. I had it on a cheddar biscuit, which was wonderful. Bottom line: Eat at Rise! Every morning.

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Grub Durham

4.1(537 reviews)

7.0 mi

I fly down from NY to spend time with my friends once a year and it's tradition to stop by this…read moreestablishment. The food is amazing, the southern charm is thick and the decorations are beautiful. I, sometimes, find myself leaving with a little merch and my belly is always full.

My 2nd visit was two weeks ago and it did NOT disappoint at all!…read more This time I was treated to a homemade baked cinnamon roll which was Amazingly soft and moist but not over done. This will be one of my go-to places for breakfast when I come up.

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Iced Rocket Fuel

Elmo's Diner

4.1(840 reviews)

7.9 mi

The food was sooo good. I love the esthetic of the diner I like old school diners so it was very…read morethat. had received several compliments from the employees who were all lovely including Megan (not sure if it is spelled different) our server. The service was so quick I felt like we ordered and food was there within minutes! I will totally be back!

My waffle was crispy to the bite. The only way to eat a waffle. The waffle itself had no flavor…read moreuntil I added the syrup. (At least add some cinnamon to the batter, vanilla extract or something ) The biscuit was humongous and fluffy. Slap some jelly on it and you'll be playing with a full deck. I wasn't a fan of the salmon patties. I like the crispiness of the patty but the salmon mixture did not do it for me. Maybe some Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt may perk it up. The Grits were very bland so grab the salt and pepper and continue on. Of course my eggs were good. You can't really mess up eggs. Not to soft and definitely not hard. And of course this all was washed down with a pineapple mimosa. Man was it great....chilled and bubbly. If in the area again.....I would return to try other items.

One seat at the back can see all!

Delicious bowl with sweet potatoes and other yummy treats.

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Chicken Burrito

Aaktun Coffee & Bar

4.5(183 reviews)

7.1 mi

We came here on a Saturday afternoon. Hugo, our server, was great and attentive. The restaurant was…read morepretty busy so I'm glad we had a reservation. The apple pie chai was delicious! This was a limited time item but so good. The ceviche was excellent with the fried plantain chips. I loved the combo together. The ceviche was so fresh and light. The huli huli chicken skewers were also really tasty. The flavor was sweet and savory. I loved it. The jerk chicken over fried rice with the yuka fries was prepared really well. The chicken wasn't spicy, unfortunately, but the fried rice was buttery and every bite left me wanting more. The fries were good too.

I have frequently gone here as it's my favorite place to grab curry mussels. With that being said I…read morecame here today to celebrate my girls birthday and it was one to remember for all the wrong reasons. 3/4 of us ordered the same exact meal and I never received my dish. By the time I was able to waive down the waiter , the table was finished eating and they brought out my meal 25-30 min after the fact. I was hopeful that management would own the mistake, but when my bill came nothing was comped. I had to raise my concern with a waitress and she got a manager. Frankly I am disappointed all around by the experience. "Worse birthday ever" was stated a few times by the birthday girl so idk if I'll be coming back. If I'm going to spend $200 on a meal I at least want to eat.

Iced autumn blaze latte with cold foam - lifewithhanny

Iced dulce de leche latte with cold foam - lifewithhanny

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Jerk chicken

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Sara M.

6 years ago

Have watched their steady demise from day one. Has gone from a reputable coffee shop in the Triangle to a coffee shop that is a laughingstock in the coffee community. Even their roaster is embarrassed to be doing business with them. Have noticed a transition to untrained baristas that don't know how to pour proper espresso drinks or explain specific blends from reputable Black & White Roasters. Food was once good, now limp, soggy, and not worth your money. Hope they reevaluate their business and improve moving forward. Will give my business to neighboring Bean Trader's or JVG moving forward. read more

Bhanu C.

7 years ago

The place is very decent and food quality is great. The service is great and the food tastes really fresh. Must try this place.

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