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    THE LOOP - Durham

    4.0 (102 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE LOOP - DURHAM ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    *Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Amy F.

    Quick and easy ordering. Food was ready quickly. Chicken Caesar wrap was OK. The chips were a little bit crispy than I would prefer.

    Breaking past the cheese barrier.
    Chris K.

    First time at this location. Normally we go to the one in Chapel Hill. This one is brighter with a much more inviting decor, although just as cold inside. We came here specifically for the creamy French Onion soup, which didn't disappoint. Very tasty, although not nearly as hot as the CH location, which I swear comes straight from a boiling cauldron! I wish they had some hot beverages on the menu, but they don't. Just cold bevs. Oh, well.

    Kay S.

    We went for a Saturday night date and it was a cute, casual spot. The restaurant was packed, but the staff worked quickly to clean a table for us. We ordered our food at the counter and it came out quickly considering how busy the restaurant was. I ordered a blue cheese burger and my husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger. The food was fresh and well seasoned! Will return in the near future.

    *BBQ Chic Indy
    Rachel H.

    I love it when we decide to try something different and it turns out wonderful! The blue cheese chips - AMAZING! Never had creamy French onion soup before - DELICIOUS! My husband really enjoyed is BBQ chicken pizza too! We're definitely returning!!

    *Portabella/Bacon Med
    Becky B.

    We popped in for lunch today. Had a beautiful Gorgonzola salad with sundried tomatoes and candied walnuts. We woofed that down, so no pictures. Then we got the portabella and bacon pizza and let me tell you, it was worth every penny of the 17.99. ...from the crust to the abundance of bacon, mushrooms and carmalized onions...absolutely delicious. So glad this place is just blocks from our new house and we will go back. Just one note: don't expect charismatic or friendly service if you're looking for that. It's more like no frills, no personality or even no response to some questions we had.

    Rebecca L.

    Close to museum. Great food selection. Pizza was crispy. Pesto chicken fanatic was tasty!

    Chicken Alfredo Pasta
    Sabina L.

    Average place with a decent menu. It's a self help place. Order your food and come back to pick it up. Self service for drinks, silverware and condiments. The menu has a small variety of choices. They do serve alcoholic drinks but no menu so you have to look at the display at a distance. I ordered the French onion soup which was more creamy than a broth. Not much flavor and pricey for the serving. The onion rings were big. The type you bite and the whole onion comes out. The bleu cheese chips were good and had the right amount of cheese on them. The pizza was mediocre at best. Not a lot of toppings including the cheese and sauce. They do offer milkshakes that look delicious but the food is basic

    *Chicken Caesar Wrap

    BLUF: adding The Loop to my rotation of lunch spots. Food: 8.2/10 and as always the company: 10/10 Stopped by The Loop after a night out in Raleigh, as I was starting to feel the full effects of a zillion beers and 5 am Cookout the night before. Facing the consequences of your actions can be a real SOB. Needed something fresh and light to absolve me from this hangover; like trying to stick a piece of duct tape on the Titanic as it's going down. I digress and less about me and my poor decision making and more about The Loop. Going to stray from my typical review style and talk through this one sequentially. Walking into any lunch spot at 1pm and seeing it mostly empty made me raise and eyebrow. Not sure if they make their money on takeout/to-go but seeing a spot so quiet can make real hesitant. Hesitation was immediately removed after seeing this ice (see photo) flowing out of the drink machine. If you know anything about anything you know this ice is far superior to ice in any other form. Ordering is cafeteria style, which I like but if you are expecting 20% tip when I'm forced to do all the things that waiters do then we probably wouldn't get along. The menu offers a range of lunch food that honestly all sounded good, enticing me to come back and try something new. Food was on the money, fresh, simple ingredients that all work well together.

    Amazing Food, Stellar Service and Awesome Ambiance Highly recommend the Loop!! I'm from out of town and was hesitant at finding a place for dinner but I'm so glad we came into The Loop! I have a tomato allergy but wanted to try the Olivia's Eden Pinsa so asked for pesto sauce and they delivered! It was so tasty! So crispy and fresh tasting 10/10 recommend

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    Thank you so much! We look forward to having you back!

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    2 years ago

    Had a wonderful Asian chicken wrap here, and my friend had what she described as the best burger ever. Would love to go back and try more.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious and healthy. Great selection of food. We will be back! Wish the WiFi was easier to access.

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    So glad you enjoyed the food!

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    I was expecting a decent burger....they gave me an excellent burger!!! Nailed all points- tasty. Flavorful, thick....well done Loop!!

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    Thank you so much Hope! We look forward to seeing you again!

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    So glad you enjoyed the food! Thanks for letting us know!

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    Thanks you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed it!

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    Thank you so much for the feedback!

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    4 years ago

    Great food. Interesting combinations. We have eaten here a couple times and will continue too. Wish they bussed your plates and stuff.

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    Food was very good. I ordered a burger and it was cooked as order. I used their takeout and delivery services both were on time.

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    4 years ago

    Really cute interior with very efficient staff. The food is made very fresh and delicious. It has been my favorites lunch spots lately.

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    Thanks you so much for your kind review! Glad you enjoyed the food!

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    Thanks so much! We are so glad you enjoyed it!

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    The food was awesome! I love the atmosphere and the service was amazing! I took my mom for mother's day and she thoroughly enjoyed herself!

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    Thanks Rachel!

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    Ask the Community - THE LOOP - Durham

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    Hi Monica While the health department will not allow dogs inside a foodservice establishment, we welcome you furry friends on our heated, covered patio. We even have a doggie… Read more

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    Took an impromptu trip to a brewery we've passed numerous but didn't know the name, turns out it…read morewas Ponysaurus! I've been to the Raleigh location as well, check out the review if you want to know more. Panysaurus over all is a cool place (either location) but they have drastically different vibes - which in my book is a good thing. The Durham location brings you an awesome patio scene! The bar itself is a bit small but their indoor/outdoor approach makes it seem huge. The patio is two floors, both covered, one just off the bar and the other right about that which has a few TVs for those interested. Off of the patio is a nice size "beer garden" sitting area complete with picnic tables and a great view. If you are looking for chill family friendly patio vibes this is the place to be! I really love Ponysaurus beer, their pilsner is nice but their kolsch is my favorite. If you've been to the Raleigh location, the Durham menus is not the same. Yes they have pizza but it doesn't seem to have the same options - still good though. We went with a hankering for the hummus we got at the Raleigh location, again the Durham location had hummus but a different variation. One thing that's consistent with both locations is the amount of pita that came with the hummus, there is nothing worse than getting a huge bowl of hummus and only a few pieces of hummus or chips. Both locations knocked it out of the park. Plenty of WARM pita for everyone. This location is somewhat self-service, the bartender obviously poured out beer and there is a cute window for picking up snacks but no table service.

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    Even on a rainy Saturday, they were still welcoming and amazingly quick with food and drink. The…read moreentrance belies the spaciousness within - a high ceiling with modern lighting fixtures above. I enjoyed it so much by myself that I set up a meetup for my dining group the following week. We sat in their back room, and everyone enjoyed the various menu options. They also bring in Italian Gelato, which they sell up front to take home or eat in house. I've had several different dishes, and they are all amazing. The wine list is not huge, but covers the basics and has some great options for every palette.

    I took a chance at trying this place and I am sure happy I did…read more The atmosphere is beautiful with nice pictures and greenery. They have both booths that are very comfortable and tables that can be pulled together for a group. I took advantage of a lunch special and had a meatball sandwich with salad. Yum! The sandwich could have used more sauce but the huge meatballs were wonderful. The salad was so much better than other places....real greens, tomato, cucumber and OLIVES! It was tossed with a super dressing. The service was excellent and both ladies that were working checked on me often. One of the ladies was a bad influence when she told me about the dessert choices. Everything is made in house except the gelato. I chose the cannoli cheesecake! Wow!!!!! It was awesome! Clean, comfortable, great food and prices. I have found a place I will be coming back to when in the area!

    THE LOOP - Durham - pizza - Updated May 2026

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