Came here to meet up with a group for coffee. They had reserved several tables for our larger group. Cute inside and outside space. We spent our time inside since it wasn't the nicest out. I had the Tiramisu Flat White - it was yummy! The parking lot across the street is free and open to those visiting this spot. read more

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Cute place, was hoping the Greek truck was open but it wasn't. That was why we stopped in. Stayed to try a flight of cider and try a chocolate cookie. read more

The Can Opener - Personal favorite 23! - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This was my second time visiting the Can Opener Food Truck Park and it did not disappoint! There are multiple delicious food trucks to eat at along with coffee, beer, and cocktails to enjoy! On this trip we got a beer and then I enjoyed a Breakfast Burrito from Queen Eggxpress. It was SO amazing and is a food truck that you must visit! I love that everyone can order at whichever truck they wanted and then if they wanted a drink they could go inside and order a drink. There is inside and outside seating along with some nice covered areas outside. That's where we sat this trip and it was perfect to enjoy some nice cooler weather in the shade. You can't miss this great spot located super close to the Can Opener Bridge! read more

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The Can Opener is now one of my favorite places in Durham. I really enjoyed how laid back this food truck park is and the fact that it features an indoor bar and coffee shop. I spent time enjoying the weather, the adorable dogs on the patio while sipping delicious cocktails and feasting on eats. Gussy's Greek food truck was our first stop for a falafel pita sandwich and Greek fries. Customer service was excellent and our food was so fresh and tasty. We spent time with the Baristas/ Bartenders Cameron & Kailey. I really enjoyed my time spent inside and the music being played. My cocktails were excellent. The coffee shop/ bar is beautifully designed ! Beautiful dining furniture. The bathroom was one of the nicest I've been in. Smelled heavenly! The owners here, are doing an incredible job managing the place. I am looking forward to returning with my dog for brunch. There is plenty of side street and lot parking in the area. Cameron and Kailey treated us like family and I'm planning my next visit. read more

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Beat the heat and come to the can opener as the city wakes up! I had only been here for drinks before, but the coffee is amazing + you can get some breakfast at Queen Eggxpress while you are here. Ample seating and a chill vibe in the morning. Staff was helpful and friendly. read more

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I finally had the chance to visit this area, and it is such a cool spot! It's a food truck lover's paradise, featuring a wide variety of options that ensure there is something for everyone. I especially loved that the main building houses a bar and a coffee shop, providing a great place to sit. I'm already looking forward to my next visit for a bite or a drink. read more

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Adorable little food truck part. Good selection of food trucks, staff inside were very nice. The veggie burrito (I added turkey sausage) at Queen Eggs-press truck was amazing. Good selection of beers, seltzers and cocktails, decent coffee selection too. Outside is spacious and well maintained. Loved this spot and we will be back for sure. read more

The Can Opener food truck park is such a wonderful addition to the Durham food scene! I've been able to try all of the food trucks here, and there has not been even one miss. I definitely need to come back soon to try their coffee and drinks. Here are my recommendations: - Bulkogi: My favorite item to get here is their Kimchi Bul-Fries with spicy pork- such an amazing explosion of flavors & textures. Definitely make sure to try all their tasty sauces! - Chick-N-Que: Enjoyed the Wicked Chicken Sandwich (basically a fried chicken sandwich with buffalo sauce)- recommend getting their creamy mac-n-cheese to balance the tartness of the buffalo sauce. - Gussy's: To try a little bit of everything, suggest getting the Zeus Platter- my favorites from the platter were the perfectly grilled chicken and crunchy falafel. - Queen EggXpress: Really liked the ChoriQueen burrito & especially appreciated that there was a good amount of veggies in this option. - Andia's: New top contender for best ice cream in Durham- from their signature flavors, I love ube and rose pistachio. Ambiance is awesome with tons of indoor & outdoor seating. Service at all of the trucks is fast; you place your order on the iPads in front of each truck. Lots of free parking is available on the adjacent W Pettigrew St. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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This is such a cute place! A coffee shop surrounded by outdoor and rooftop seating where you can get food and drinks from a bunch of food trucks. The staff was very kind and it's a great vibe for large groups and families read more

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We had a delicious chocolate cookie for food but didn't try any food trucks in the circle. The bar tender was very accommodating. Games to play. Lots of space. We tried a flight of sours/ciders and it was a good time! read more

The Zeus plate was on point!! I can't wait to go back and have it again. Love the bar area with a nice draft list and cocktails plus it's a super casual spot with outdoor and indoor seating. The bukogi rice bowl was ok but I would get the sauce on the side because for me it was too sweet and not balanced. My resident culture IPA was wonderful and the fries on that Zeus platter had the best spices on them. It's a counter service set up so it's great for a group with different tastes. The ice cream after dinner was incredible! That spicy marg ice cream was so incredible!! I also loved the non dairy Ube Wich was so unique. Even if you only went for ice cream it's worth it! Parking is really easy right across the street read more

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The can opener is a great place to grab some friends and enjoy some great food! They have about four food trucks, comedy shows, karaoke and more depending on the day you attend. Parking is limited because it's closed to downtown but across the street is a parking garage and a parking lot. There is something here for everyone! They have drinks, tacos, Greek food, ice cream and more! read more

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Really cool concept for a brewery/food hall- in the center, you have an indoor building offering beers on tap, wine, seltzers, and other drinks. This building is surrounded by a few food trucks outside (can either eat outside at the shaded tables or at the inside tables- both are dog-friendly). Only thing that really bothered me was the amount of flies inside. They tend to land on your face every 3 seconds- they definitely need to invest in fly traps. I will also say they're limited on the amount of food trucks and what they're offering. They have one that is breakfast only, one that is ice cream only, one that is Greek food, one that is chicken only, and one that is Korean (but didn't have a working fryer, so also couldn't serve half the items on the menu). They're definitely missing the basics- pizza, Mexican, and burgers! It wasn't busy when we were there on a Sunday (maybe a few other couples at the most), so can't say that kids were taking over, like previous posts mentioned. Service was friendly, and the iPad tablet inside makes ordering drinks easy! read more

The coffee shop here is amazing! This place is a wonderful place to read a book, do labtop work, chat with friends , and chill in air conditioning. I love this place! The staff is prompt and professional. I ordered the strawberry latte iced, and it was tasty and rich. They have free Internet and always have a lot of available chairs. It is also open on Monday! read more

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Cute outdoor area with drinks and food trucks. Several choices on food. The server behind the bar was very friendly. I had ice cream from Andia's truck. read more

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A unique experience in Durham! A small venue for beer, coffee and tea with food trucks! A food truck park! Enjoying the Blueberry Wheat Bombshell! Love the selection of food trucks and the ambience! read more

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The Can Opener is a unique Durham foot court served by semi permanent food trucks. The Can Opener is located on Gregson Street right beside the famous bridge and offers a variety of food trucks including Bulkogi, Chick-N-Que, Gussy's, Andia's Ice Cream, and Queen Eggxpress. We chose Gussy's for our main course. Gussy's serves great traditional Greek Food. My friends ordered a Gyro which came out in 2 minutes. They had finished eating before I got my Souvlaki platter - oh well, that's life, and just something to be aware of. Afterwards we had Ice Cream from Andias, in the Double Decker Bus. Very good Ice Cream. Overall, the Can Opener is a great gathering spot. read more

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I like the concept of the Can Opener- you have a good location (though parking can be tricky), good drink options, and a solid if limited set of food options. I find the beer list to be pretty interesting and rotates nicely. We've also had good service whenever we've gone. My main issue with the Can isn't one that's their fault, per se, but it really brings down the experience when we go there and kids are running amok and screaming. The parents are ultimately responsible, of course- but if you're looking for an adults-only establishment, this isn't it. read more

This place brings together so much of what I love about Durham: food trucks representing diverse cultures and cuisines, repurposed buildings, and the Can Opener Bridge. I have been driving by this place for months watching it come together, and I stopped for lunch when I saw that they were open. Turns out it was opening day for them! Or at least the soft opening, as they stress test and work out any kinks. There is TONS of indoor and outdoor seating, so don't be afraid to come by in the heat of summer. It is air conditioned inside! Inside has ample seating (though I'm curious how clean the fancy plush chairs will stay), along with a coffee/tea bar. I also saw a wall of dozens of beer taps and several bottles of wine, but there was no menu up for those yet (I'd guess it will come later once they're open-open). Outside has lots of picnic table seating with colorful umbrellas for shade and some ceiling fans as well. The food trucks today were Gussy's (Greek), Chick-N-Que (chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings), Bulkogi (Korean), and Queen Eggxpress (breakfast), plus a purple double-decker bus with the top peeled open (a la Can Opener Bridge) serving Andia's ice cream. Based on what I read in the Indy Week, the Queen Eggxpress parking spot may rotate through different food trucks, but the others will stay put. We had some delicious Greek food (my favorites were the salty-herby fries and fluffy falafel) and Korean BBQ (spicy beef, even more umami spicy with Joe's Spicy sauce). We were also hoping to get ice cream, but they are not open for lunch during the weekdays (2PM opening for weekdays and noon for weekends), so we'll have to come back again. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, even though I bet it was super hot inside those food trucks! My only note for improvement is that it would be nice if there were water jugs, napkin dispensers, and more trash cans around the space. Otherwise, our visit went super smoothly, which is extra impressive for their first day. If you have small children: The ladies' room had a changing table in the handicapped stall (I didn't go in the mens' room to see if they had one too). Parking: As far as I can tell, they don't have their own dedicated parking lot, but they're just a block from Brightleaf parking, which is free for 2 hours. The West Pettigrew Parking deck is just across Gregson street from them, and there is free street parking on some of the random side streets around them. read more

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There was lots of seating and options (indoor or outdoor, sun or shade). The ambiance inside was really adorable, more casual outside. The staff were super nice and didn't make us feel rushed at all (4 of us were there for brunch). There was abundant parking. We really enjoyed the options at the coffee bar. We ate from the breakfast food truck and got breakfast burritos, but it would also be fun to go at another time of day and try other food trucks. Just a really great idea! read more

We've been here several times now, including the first weekend they were open. We've had a few coffees from the bar, some ice cream from Andia's, some breakfast from the breakfast truck (sorry, forgot the name). We haven't tried the other food trucks yet but know them by reputation. Seating is indoor or outdoor (with plastic hung up during winter to ward off some of the cold), including an upper terrace. There is also a little bit of seating on top of Andia's truck. There is plenty of parking across the street in the Duke lot. We've only been there on weekends when it's free, so I don't if you have to pay during the week or not. Their coffee offerings have improved since they opened and we're glad to see that. Definitely a fun, family-friendly neighborhood vibe. Plus, there's always a slight chance you might see/hear a truck crack into the nearby overpass (hence the name "can opener"). read more

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I met a group of friends here recently, and really enjoyed the wide selection of food and food trucks! It's also within walking distance from my office--yay! I look forward to going back! read more

Great place to hang out and grab a coffee, beer or even some grub from the food trucks! Great outdoor space that is covered the place got really crowded after we were there a bit and several people had dogs with them, so my guess is the outdoor space is dog friendly. There were water dispensers and cups available outside for self service. Super chill vibes and I enjoyed having a couple of beers during my visit. read more

The Can Opener - Food Trucks Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came here with a friend for lunch and the food was very good and flavor food. The bartender and servers were very attentive and friendly. The vibe was very chill and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Awesome food & beverage depot in downtown Durham! They have an extensive drink menu including coffee, tea, juice, beer & wine.. all with quite a variety of options in each category. Rachael was delightful as she took my order & returned within a flash with my teas. In the afternoon on a Saturday the atmosphere is a bit of a blend between coffee cafe, food court & food truck. Lots of families, couples & friends all hanging out. Awesomeness! read more

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What a clever name with great food & service to match! My husband and I stopped by for lunch last Sunday and the vibe was so chill. The spot is a collaboration between food truck owners Gus Megaloudis, of Gussy's, and Joe Choi, of Bulkogi, and Ernest Harris, of Chick-N-Que to create a permanent food truck park. It's such a great concept and there's an indoor area with a full bar serving coffee, wine & beer! This is definitely going to be the new hang out spot for a girls night or family dinner that will have something for everyone!!! read more

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Excellent beer list inside and we had fantastic gyros from one of the food trucks. Great open air ambiance. Service was perfect from all the staff. Recommended. read more

Love this new local joint! Cool concept with a chill vibe. Good for family and friends, accommodates small and large groups and has spacious outdoor and indoor areas. A couple of TV screens too! Beers aren't my thing, but the wall of options looked impressive. They also have doggie water bowls. :) Love the full coffee bar with quality teas, and their lemonade is delicious. And love Gussy's Greek food truck with its healthy salads, hummus, and warm pita bread! They are so nice too, as well as the management and all the staff. So glad for them in the neighborhood! read more

The Can Opener is a genius idea. A central drink/cocktail bar that sells soda, cocktails, mocktails, beer, and other drinks with seating both inside and outside. The outside seating is two levels, so you can sit on the lower floor in rainy weather, and the top deck during sunny days. The food trucks provide a good variety of options from Greek to Bibimbap. My fiancée went with the bibimbap and I got the turkey basket with a side of Mac and cheese. The food came out quickly, and the portion sizes were HUGE! She ate her meal split into three meals, and she is a foodie, so that is impressive. The chicken basket also made two meals for me, which was great. The service was friendly and high quality, with plenty of options at each truck. The show stopper is the Ice Cream truck there. I got the double dark chocolate, and it was the best ice cream I ever tasted, and I have had my fair share. It was so good that, before even finishing the cup I bought, I bought a pint to take home! The ice cream is in a double decker bus, with the bottom floor being the ice cream parlor and the top level being seating, with covered and uncovered options. This is a must-visit if you are in the Durham/Raleigh area and looking to get some good food. Highly recommended! read more

The coffee is great and the food trucks are wonderful, particularly like the breakfast food truck, which is based on Hispanic or Latin food

Went on its opening day--love the concept. It's right in Downtown, all of the seating is shaded, and there's a large air conditioned space for drinks. read more

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if you're ok with paying 6 bucks for a thimble of lemonade, or 6.50 for a splash of green tea and ginger beer, go to this place.

I want to love this place, I do! The atmosphere and food is good - it also has a good vibe. My biggest complaint is that they serve beer in plastic cups and that the beers are $8+ each. They say the cups are compostable - but really? For 8 bucks, I want a glass pint and peace of mind about not adding to landfills. read more

Durhams latest daycare. This place has all the boxes of a great bar, but like many bars before them they have no rules/expectations about small children. I went early one Saturday evening and there were about 40 kids running all over the bar. Up and down the stairs, throwing rocks, playing all of the bar games, etc. I adore kids but this place felt like a wild kids birthday party. I will be back once the bar sets some ground rules for how kids can be in the space. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Wonderful spot that has plenty of options! Really enjoy the vibe and laid back atmosphere. It's a perfect little spot for lunch or dinner!