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    Queeny's

    4.1 (120 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 11:45 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Tamie F.

    I love this spot! I would have hung out here for hours if I didn't have my 17 year old nephew with me. It's family friendly if you're coming to eat there, which is a great choice. It also seems to be a cool bar scene. My nephew says it's "hipster" but I don't even know what that means anymore. Point is, seems like a fun place to chill. The food was fantastic! They had a great cheeseburger for my nephew and healthy options for me. Their kale salad was legit! The bowl with grains and root vegetables was really good. This is far above average for bar food so it truly and equally is a restaurant. I didn't try a cocktail because we were taking our food to go.

    Trisha L.

    I looked at Google Maps to find a place we could walk to from the DPAC as we wanted to park for a show, walk to dinner, and then walk back to the DPAC to enjoy the show. Queeny's checked all the boxes!! We enjoyed great craft beers and amazing burgers. I like that you order at the bar and then they bring the food to the table. I loved the whole vibe of the place. The bartenders were nice, the place was clean, and the food and drinks were delicious. I'd definitely go back, even if I wasn't going to the DPAC.

    Braised Short Rib Sandwich w/ Brussel Sprout Slaw
    CJ O.

    Great customer service! The staff are very friendly. I asked for a recommendation and they asked me questions to narrow their recommendation down. The Halloween Decorations were great. The background music was at the perfect volume. Loud enough to hear, but low enough to converse. The Braised Short Rib Sandwich w/ Brussel Sprout Slaw was the staff recommendation. The short rib was juicy and tender. The slaw added an earthy element to the sandwich. RECOMMENDATION: serving this sandwich with an au jus would add a savory element to the sandwich

    Angela L.

    Stopped by for lunch on a Friday afternoon. There was a decent sized amount of people eating inside and outside. We tried the tenders and chicken salad sandwich, both were very good. You order at the bar and they bring you your food. Prices were reasonable. Would return again when in the area.

    Briana F.

    Stopped by on a Friday around noon. Vibes were good and the staff were friendly. My friend and I got the chicken tenders and the mt. Airy sandwich. The tenders were really good but I didn't care much for the sandwich. Would definitely come back if I was in the area again!

    Denise C.

    What a fun place before a show at The Carolina Theater. Quick and delicious. Chicken was excellent and the bite of the burger I had was outstanding. Solid Pimm's Cup. Order at the bar much like a British pub. The server who took our order was knowledgeable and sweet with lots of patience for first timers. I don't get to Durham a lot these days but would definitely return.

    Holly K.

    SOLID burger joint in Durham. Got the cheeseburger (1/2 pound chuck and short rib, American cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, onions, butter pickles) with bacon. The burger patty was thick, but it was cooked to perfection (minimal pink) and was super juicy. The brioche bun was soft and lightly toasted. Only knock was they "forgot" one of our five burgers. It was not brought out for over 30 minutes after everyone got their burgers- and they gave us one free drink (think a round for the table would've been more appropriate, or a credit for the burger). Will definitely return here again though for a burger.

    Letese' C.

    I love a spot that is open late night, has good food, drinks and vibes. Queeny's has all of the above. I appreciated that the menu is pretty straight forward and there are plenty of vegetarian options. The falafel pita was pretty good. It was a decent size and flavorful. My friend enjoyed the birria dip sandwich. The local craft beers on draft were good. They also have a solid line up of cocktails and a standard wine list. I love the ambiance in there. The Polaroids at the bar are so cute. There's plenty of seating in the main area as well as in the back room and the patio. The music was good. I'd definitely go back

    Interior decor
    Sara L.

    We really like the vibe of this place. I got a cider that wasn't my favorite but I'm looking forward to go back and try something else. The food we got was good. I got the vegetarian nachos and was pretty pleased.

    Cheeseburger and fries
    Carly S.

    Awesome ambiance, super friendly workers and the burger and fries were delish! Burger was a little over medium but super juicy and full of flavor. Fries were crisp and crunchy.

    Bar. Pre-game!
    Chris H.

    Eclectic and hipster is how I would describe Queeny's in downtown Durham. It's a few blocks from D-PAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park and American Tobacco Campus. My son and I stopped in the other day to grab an early dinner prior to going to the Durham Bulls (Rays affiliate) - Scranton Railriders (Yankees affiliate) game. The atmosphere is pretty good as is ok, nothing special. The service was quick. You order at the bar and seat yourself. We both went with the cheeseburger and also got an order of nachos. Everything came out together. Maybe the kitchen forgot to prep the nachos first. The burgers were okay, nothing special. The buns were fairly large though. Like I said the food was fine and it is a cool place to stop in for a drink or a quick bite to eat. If Yelp had a sliding scale I'd give it a 3.5 - 3.75 rating. There's plenty of parking options nearby.

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    Rahima J.

    A great place with so much seating, good food, and drinks. The staff is amazing and so attentive. The vibes here are amazing - we didn't get the food but everyone seemed to be enjoying it.

    Yummy burger with fries
    Danielle H.

    I've been to Queeny's twice, both times for lunch, and gosh, I just love it there! The food is great, but my favorite thing about the restaurant is the atmosphere. I grew up in Durham and spent most of my adult life living in the city, and it's hard for me to imagine a restaurant feeling more "Durham" than Queeny's has managed to do. It's super relaxed, inviting, comfortable, hip but not pretentious, and community-focused. There has clearly been a lot of thought put into every detail, including comfy booths, a reading room for children; clean, eco-minded, gender-neutral restrooms; and a free podcast recording space that is available to any local who signs up for a slot. As for the food, I've enjoyed everything I've tried. Their burger and fries are a really solid choice, as is the chicken salad sandwich (it does have a lot of mayo so if that isn't your thing, you may want to try something else on the menu). And I love their fried pickle spears - the breading is super crunchy and delicious. Service has always been friendly and helpful.

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    Bull City Burger and Brewery

    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Here again to remind everyone how delicious bull city burgers is…read more Recently moved to NC and had to bring my partner here to try it out safe to say he won't shut up about how good the beers and burgers are here Brewed in house beers can't go wrong with the Bull city IPA Any burger you choose will have you smiling ear to ear just DONT SKIP on the duck frites absolutely HAVE to get them

    I've been hearing about this Bull City Burger spot for over two months, (noted for their tasty…read moregrass-fed beef) and in watching the reviews -- I figured that the experience should be very pleasant; to the eyes and the palate. I was hoping I would not be disappointed. Downtown Durham on Parrish Street I do believe. I went there midday and there was a sparse lunch crowd already seated when I arrived. The warmly lit space presents nice aesthetic as you walk into the restaurant. A very chill and comfortable atmosphere. I love the bar and the mirrored wall nestled behind it. The spot is pretty laidback and very clean, but has a bit of a rustic nuance to it as well. I like that. The serving staff were extremely nice and helpful towards advising me in making my selection -- with me being a first-timer and all. I kept it simple...I chose the Classic Burger (pink) with pepper jack cheese, bacon marmalade, and as a side, I had to go with the Dirty Fries -- 'cause that's how I roll y'all. About the food: I have to say, the burger was staunchly built and crafted with artistry. Nice and tall with a seriously tasty bun encapsulating everything. Perfectly well-seasoned meat and the first bite was simply delightful. I noticed as I got towards the center of the meat, it was bit less juicy than the surrounding parts of the burger, but nevertheless still tasty. My Dirty Fries were delicious In the end; the experience as a whole was quite delightful and I would definitely like to go there again -- perhaps try a different burger to expand upon my experience with this place. Gotta try out That Bar y'all! I do recommend it for those who haven't had a chance to go by there to check it out.

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    Duck FRITES - shoestring taters fried in peanut oil and finished in duck fat
    Duck FRITES - shoestring taters fried in peanut oil and finished in duck fat
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    Flying Bull Restaurant & Brewery

    Flying Bull Restaurant & Brewery

    3.9
    (80 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Consistently excellent dining experience. We started with our usual honey garlic sambal and scotch…read moreale BBQ wings (both great flavors although honey sambal might be my slight favorite), deviled eggs, and the brussels sprouts - all well-executed classics on the menu and reliably strong across visits. For the main, I ordered the standard burger despite several limited-edition options being available (ask about the Hamilton theme!). It was cooked precisely to my specified medium, with a flavorful patty and nice structural integrity throughout. The tater tots were basically as good as they come. We paired the meal with IPAs - Dancing with the Bulls and Bull in a Bottle Shop - both of which held up well against the richness of the food and worked particularly well with the burger. I finished the meal off with the amaretto which provided a balanced finish and was reminiscent of my usual espresso martini without being overly boozy or heavy. Service was friendly and professional as always, and the atmosphere remains a strong point: upscale casual without feeling forced. One of my favorite spots in downtown Durham for so many reasons, and one I'll definitely continue to return to.

    My boyfriend and I came here for a pre-Valentine's Day date on the 13th. We enjoyed the deviled…read moreeggs and the burger. The pimento cheese chicken sandwich was good but didn't have nearly enough pimento cheese. After that experience, we decided to come back tonight. Sadly, the menu we enjoyed was completely gone and replaced. The server assured us the new menu was much better. We ordered the Airline Chicken and the Steak Frites. The chicken was good, along with the spicy sauce but the plate felt empty. The steak was barely edible and mostly fat. The arugula salad it came with wasn't good either. Luckily the rosemary fries were very tasty. Overall, we will not be back for the "new and improved" menu. The service didn't help, as they were understaffed.

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    Town Hall Burger & Beer - Durham

    4.0
    (594 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    I've not been here for a while, but this mild Saturday found me craving shrimp tacos. (Most days…read morefind me there, but I digress...) 6 pm on Father's Day eve, it wasn't too crowded. I think there's a sports ball thing going on somewhere, too. One person ahead of me and I gave the nice lady my order. The tacos came out pretty quickly, followed by the beer, cool and frothy from the tap. As I've mentioned before, there is a nice adult contemporary soundtrack that is neither background or overpowering. It just hits, and you can chat over it if you want. Or sing along. After a nice bike ride, I stopped in and ordered their three shrimp tacos. I've had them before, but they seemed even more amazing than past visits. Were the shrimp larger? Were there more of them? (4 per taco seems about right!) It was such a lot of food (added to the hazy IPA) that I had to take the last one to go. It may last the night. Or it may be breakfast. I think I've had their burger once. I'm such a sucker for grilled shrimp! Hehe. They have sides and apps as well, but I can't even finish the main!

    Back in NC for a visit and headed to THBB for our fist meal…read more Sat outside and enjoyed perhaps the best grilled chicken sandwich (on naan) that I've ever had - and I've had some delicious ones here. And the staff is super attentive and friendly to everyone in the place. They have a new-to-me slogan - don't yelp, we're here to help - which I think is fantastic because it's all about giving people the opportunity to make things right, not bitching on social media. Definitely nothing to complain about tonight. This place is great. And I love their celebration of minds of all kinds.

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    Buffalo chicken wrap
    Buffalo chicken wrap
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    Emmy Squared Pizza - Durham

    Emmy Squared Pizza - Durham

    4.3
    (141 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Casual dining
    Full bar

    Emmy squared is excellent pizza (if a little, maybe a lot pricey). It's Detroit style which is…read moresimilar to Chicago style in that it's a deep pan cooked pizza but it's more like standard pizza than Chicago style which is almost more like a lasagna or something. I really enjoy Detroit style pizza and it's not something you see a lot of around NC so that's nice. They also have a very good Gluten Free option which is nearly the same as the traditional crust - and if you ask they can mock up the cheesy sticks using the GF crust as well. The service is always super friendly at any location I've been to. As I mentioned, it's pretty pricey for pizza but it's also something you can't quite get around here otherwise and it's a nice place to go for something like date night.

    I did carry out and it was my first visit. I'm not new to Detroit style by a long shot so I was…read moreexcited to try it. The flavor is a 4.5/5. The sauce is pretty darn good. Sweet with a little bit of tang and you can definitely taste the seasoning. The crust has the right thickness the right crunch and the right give. The crust could stand to have a little more flavor but overall it was a solid crust. My issue with the food was for $25 on a 8x10 pizza, there should be enough cheese in the mix to cover more than 60% of the pizza. They have a "signature cheese blend" but then 40% of the pizza doesn't get any of it. A bit disappointing. Which gives the value a 2/5 at best. In addition to these two factors I was asked my name for the order when I arrived. The young lady walked off and then I spotted her on her phone in the corner, followed by folding pizza boxes in a different corner. Eventually a gentleman approached with the same question. Wouldn't you know it, my order was sitting right there next to the host stand. Not impressive. The ambiance is a bit pretentious for a place serving pizza which I found to be pretty greasy. The ambiance definitely matches the price so I guess that's what they are going for. The only lot for parking is paid but I suppose that may be the norm for "downtown" Durham. The flavor again was very good, but the value and the competency of the staff are a miss. As a frequent traveler I think I'd explore the other options next time rather than return.

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    Emmy Squared Pizza - Durham
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    Alley Twenty Six

    Alley Twenty Six

    4.3
    (433 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    We had an extremely memorable experience at Alley Twenty Six, in large part to our amazing server,…read moreAnthony! We made a reservation for a Saturday night dinner and he made sure we were well taken care of all night. We started the night with their James Bears award winning cocktails, and every drink we ordered was a hit! Spiced strawberry mule, Sunset Sipper, and the table favorite: Earl Please. The latter two drinks were mocktails and they were still standouts! As for the food, the Alley burger was perfectly cooked: juicy patty paired with truffle cheese and simple toppings that really highlighted the burger itself. And shoestring fries are always a good choice with a delicious burger. Ricotta gnocchi was also very good. As our server Anthony said, let's get this burger nominated!

    We hav been here twice and gotten a burger each time. Foie burger is the way to go. Hands down one…read moreof the best burgers I've had. The "wings" were absolutely killer with the perfect sweet and spicy flavor and that dipping sauce with them is out of this world. I would get the burrata again too, the only miss was the gnocchi and I say that but I ate every bite... so it's old a miss compared to everything else. Service was top notch and the drinks are delicious. I want to go get a drink at the funky little ally window one night. Go here! Get the burger! You will not regret it

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    Pimento cheese & pepper jelly
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    Pimento cheese on baguette
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    The Federal

    The Federal

    3.9
    (452 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Pretty meh bar food. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, but when I asked which side I should get…read morewith my chicken sandwich, it was highly recommended that I order their twice-fried Fed Fries over their other fried options, as they are made from scratch, rather than being shipped in frozen in bags. I had high hopes, but there is reason why fries made from fresh potatoes aren't widely offered at restaurants and it's mostly bc they have so much water content and easily come out soggy. And these came out exactly that way - soggy and limp. The chicken sandwich I ordered was a special, limited time offering, and it was also ok. It was advertised as having a slaw on top and that's a strong word for what was served. When I think slaw, I think robust, crunchy veggies with some vinegar bite and while I got a bit of that, it wasn't enough to balance out the fried, savoriness of the breaded chicken patty and bbq sauce. Service was friendly, but I wouldn't say they went above and beyond. I was eating alone at the bar, and I'm usually accustomed to more touch points than I got here, but it wasn't bad. I they checked in more, I may have felt more comfortable bringing up my dissatisfaction with the fries. Beer selection (on tap) was only ok. Definitely a personal preference but I wouldn't say say they had a wide variety of beer styles to select from - at least while I was there. Giving two stars bc I won't come back here on purpose - especially by myself.

    Yum! My boyfriend and I split some dishes at the Federal and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We…read morechose the classic cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and sauce on the side, a cubano, and the fried artichoke salad. Both the cheeseburger and cubano came with hefty servings of French fries fresh out of the fryer. Despite being a little salt heavy, they were flavorful and complimented the sandwiches well. The cubano and burger were both 3/5 for me but I enjoyed both. I'm not a huge meat fan... My boyfriend said they were excellent though! The fried artichoke salad is where I feel like I found my peace. The olives, tomatoes, salad dressing, and all other salad components were awesome. It tasted fresh and the ingredients complimented each other. The fried artichokes were a nice crunch too! I would be back to the Federal for the hot food and good vibes. Service was excellent here as well.

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    The Federal
    The Federal
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    Flip's Griddle-Burger

    Flip's Griddle-Burger

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    First - "Flip's" is part of KoKyu's menu. We had the Banh Com & Basic B burgers. The mix of flavors…read morewas perfect. Also the fries and sauce = delightful. Service was fantastic, you can order via QR code but staff was very attentive in making sure we had drinks and all questions answered. Great environment inside, very welcoming and casual.

    One of the best burgers I've had this year!…read more I'm a regular Koyku customer. I love their menu and their takeout service has been excellent this year with all the covid stuff going around. They've got a great setup and haven't changed it much with the reopening phases. They are keeping their staff safe but also have a great setup for getting customers the excellent food they're used to.  Recently opening up under the same roof as Koyku is Flip's Griddle Burgers. Basically it's another menu you can order from at Kokyu and under the same roof. Recently my wife and I ordered some food from both places. I love the burnt end nachos but really wanted to try a burger from Flip's.  I went with the PB BBQ Burger (pork belly on a large burger paddy along with 3 different kinds of onions - Crispy Shallot, Pickled Reds & Fresh Scallions. PlusTex*Asian BBQ, Cheddar, Lettuce and BFD Sauce.  Y'all this burger was ridiculous! It was cooked to perfection, which is a tough thing for a take out burger. It's also massive. This was one of the best flavor experiences I've had this year. I also got a side of the steak fries (which had replaced the tots from Kokyu - and while I'll always love the tots these fries were a great replacement. The Same flavor profile as the tots.  We also split a side of the Crispy BBQ Shrimp which were very tasty. I'd easily go back and get all these items again. As always Kokyu does a superb job with their food even with the different menus they are offering now out of their establishment. I can't wait to try more from Flip's menu. Highly recommended.

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    Kim Cheeseburger. Cheddar, Caramelized Kimchi.
    Kim Cheeseburger. Cheddar, Caramelized Kimchi.
    Banh Mi or Burger - You Decide.
    Banh Mi or Burger - You Decide.
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