I've been coming here, mainly for breakfast, since it first opened. It's always been rock-solid, especially in a location that had been problematic. The fact that they've stayed open is testimony to how good the food is and how well the business is run. Will, however, has moved on and other members of his family have taken over. The restaurant, I feel, has suffered a bit. Will was clearly the driving force behind the food offerings and its quality. For instance, a year ago or two ago they switched to a new brand of bacon. What had been delicious became really kinda nasty. The service, on the other hand, has always been top-notch, some of the best you'll find. Nothing seems to change on the breakfast end of things. It's about time for a shake-up to the menu. A few additional omelets would be nice. For whatever reason, their WiFi goes in and out. When I've mentioned this to employees they just shrug their shoulders. I don't think they know how to fix it. Finally, their in-store music is awful. It seems to be the same short playlist of what can only be described as Whiny Whiteboy Music. I've gotten to the point where I'd prefer "Disco Duck" to hearing "Don't Let Me Go, Don't Let Me Go-o-o-o-o-o" for the thousandth time. read more

William's really surprised me, in a good way, when I had lunch there the other day. Lot's of good midday options. Sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads, etc. etc. I had their bacon cheeseburger, and it was super satisfying. I opted to pay extra for their sweet potato fries, which were done waffle fry style a-la Chick-Fil-a. They were pretty good, and were served with an interesting cinnamon-flavored whipped dipping sauce, although their regular fries also looked really good. The place was packed when we got there, and I was kinda worried it would take a while, but we got our food relatively quickly, and there's a lot of seating indoors and outdoors to handle a busy lunch crowd. The burger was awesome, I would definitely recommend it. Next time I think I'll go for a sandwich as my main meal, and maybe a different side, like potato salad or mac and cheese. Right at the intersection of Hwy 55 and 54 too, so it's convenient to get to if in RTP. Also has awesome looking cupcakes, which I didn't try, but judging by some other reviews I need to. read more

For what it is, it's awesome. WGK is a neighborhood gem - a cute little place in one of the ugly Durham strip malls off Hwy 55. It's very clean, with great photos by a local artist all over the walls and big cozy booths inside with a nice outdoor patio area as well. The staff here are all incredibly nice, and even though you order at the counter and bus your own table, they will bring your food at to the table for you. This place does get insanely busy around luchtime, so be prepared to navigate a crowd! They serve pretty standard lunch food - burgers, chicken sandwiches, pitas, etc - and also have an excellent breakfeast menu that I highly recommend. The prices are very nice, and I challenge anyone to find a better combination of food quality/price anywhere in the triangle. For a cheap breakfast or lunch, I really don't think you could do any better. read more

Overall a very solid lunch... A bit on the pricey side for a burger and fries, but it was good. Get their EARLY is my only advice. Even though they have a fair amount of seating, the place gets PACKED!!!! The burger was good.. The fries were cold... My only big knock on the place... read more

So my husband and I stopped here for an impromptu brunch. This place is nice and sunny. We made good time because as soon as we ordered and turned around the line was super long. The food was good and filling. My only concern was the wait for our food. It was worth the wait and my hubby really enjoyed his omelet. read more

This place was off my usual path and I wouldn't have stopped by if not for Rose L's review. I was in the neighborhood and clicked on some of the lunch options and found this place. It was perfect as I was stone's throw away. The place looked busy even though it was late in the afternoon. So i knew i am in for some good food. I ordered for a combo their day special Chicken Gumbo and a veggie sandwich. The veggie sandwich was in a diner surprised me since if you want to eat vegetarian the only option mostly is grilled cheese. Here they had almost gourmet veggie sandwich with avocado spread and alfalfa sprouts. It was a pleasant surprise. The only downer was coffee is served till breakfast hours. I'll go back if I am in the area. read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - Chicken and sausage gumbo and veggie club - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Better than expected, especially for the laid back fast food look of the place. I came here with my co-workers while in the area for a nearby conference. I was doing some browsing Yelp and I convinced the others to come here based on the good reviews. I decided to get the Black & Blue Cheeseburger because it seemed to have great potential. Keep in mind, this is a messy burger but it is more than worth the mess and also the cost. The sweet potato fries were very nice with the brown sugar dipping sauce they came with. My co-workers were also very happy with the philly cheesesteaks that they chose to get. I noticed they had some good dessert choices but we were all too full to take advantage of that. The manager even came by to check on our satisfaction while we were there, which was nice. All in all, I would highly recommend coming to this place if you are in the area especially for the value of the great tasting food that is served here. read more

Breakfast and lunch are always on point! Please try the shrimp and grits when they do the Friday specials!!! Like if I could just live here I would because of the food. It's that freaking amazing! We need a Raleigh location (hint, hint, nudge, nudge) read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - Everything is good!!! They can do no wrong. - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I am impressed with this place. I've worked in RTP for six years and have only found a handful of places that I enjoy returning to for lunch. I was looking for a place that serves good french fries as I had my three-year old in tow and was meeting my husband for lunch. I've read the good reviews and thought we'd try it out. It was busy, but the line moved quickly and it was about 11:45 AM. It is a fairly large menu selection. My husband went with the goat cheese, roasted red pepper, and pesto chicken panini and I went with a blue cheese burger. We both ordered a side of fries and one strawberry banana smoothie. You order at the counter, they give you a number, then bring your food to your table, and when you are finished you toss your garbage, stack the baskets, etc. My burger was cooked exactly as I had ordered it. It was delicious and my toddler ate some of my burger, some of my husband's panini, the fries, and sipped on the shake. Everything we had was prepared well and tasted so good. When places are so busy you expect the quality to be compromised, but it wasn't. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

I came here once for lunch with my BF since we were having our car fixed nearby. I ordered the veggie sandwich and my BF ordered the turkey breast sandwich. Since we were not hungry, we didn't order any fries or side. I LOVED the veggie sandwich! It was really fresh and flavorful! You could taste all the flavor from the gradient. I like the alfalfa sprout inside so much! It's definitely my favorite veggie sandwich! However, my bf's sandwich was just ok. Also very fresh with plenty turkey breast. But it's not very flavorful. Just like any regular sandwich can you can get from grocery, but impressed. May come back to try their other sandwich and burgers. read more

I've had some good experiences here but my last experience left me with a sour taste in my mouth (figuratively). They served me some really old fries the last time I was here. When the waitress put them down in front of me I couldn't believe how bad they looked. It was very obvious and the staff should have known better than to serve them to a customer. Eating a few confirmed it for me. I tried to start a dialog with them online about my experience but it pretty much fell flat. The owner said he was sorry and embarrased but made no indication that he would put any quality controls in place to prevent this from occuring again, even after I explicitly asked. I'd also like to see them cut back portion size (and price). A burger with side of fries is way more food than anyone should be eating alone. I know we are mostly obese Americans, but portion sizes like these are not helping. read more

Williams Gourmet Kitchen is not a bad place to drop by for lunch - there are a ton of different options to choose from. I have only been here once and it wasn't a bad experience. Overall, I think the place is okay, I don't really have much to say about WGK since there was nothing that really stood out to me that would make me want to rave about. If you're with a group of people that might want a few different things in terms of salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers this would be a good pick. read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - perfect pair - Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich + Strawberry Pecan Salad - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went for lunch this week and had great soups & sandwiches. They do a good job with a busy lunch crowd. From the menu board, I suspect their breakfasts are good as well. We'll go back when in that area of town. Good prices and pretty fast service makes them a solid lunch spot. read more

Good value for the price. $5 or $6 for an omlette with toast and hash rounds. I had the greek omlette, while decent, wasn't great. I'm a fan of fluffier omelettes, and well, this wasn't fluffy. The hash rounds were thin and crispy. Overall it's pretty standard fare. read more

I wasn't too sure what to think of this place but it's definitely worth another visit. We had lunch and the sandwiches were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. It's in a strange spot and since it kinda resembled a chain but I had never heard of it, we took a chance.... good choice on our part. They have an extensive menu and it seemed to be hoppin. I'm not sure if they do take-out delivery or catering but I'd certainly consider it. Hidden gem of a lunch place - mmm! read more

I have one thing to say... sweet potato fries done tater tot style. Love, love love it. I had the chipotle bacon burger, which was pretty mild by my mouth on fire I need a glass of milk now! standards, but it was pretty good. Definitely preferable to a fast food burger any day. It was also bigger than I expected. Overall, the whole experience was pleasant considering you can barely see the place hidden away off the road in a Big Lots shopping center parking lot. Definitely a stop in when I drive by. read more

In Raleigh for the night before I fly back home tomorrow!! (back to Cali!) Came in around 645pm on a Wednesday not packed at all. You order at the counter, get a number and they bring your food to you. Ordered the Ahi Tuna Burger (med rare) and the sweet potato fries. burger was super delicious!! The slaw they use is on point! I prefer my fries more crunchy on the outside but I guess that is something I can request next time if I'm ever back here. Would like to try other items on their menu. read more

Delicious food but a little pricey! This place stays busy so it must be a popular spot. They serve breakfast and lunch. Kinda small inside with indoor and outdoor seating. I prefer to call in order and pickup. read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - Southwest salad without meat - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I have been here only for breakfast, but it has definitely made me a fan. I tried the french toast and it was done well, with just the right amount of batter on good pieces of toast. On top of that, the service was great for a place with counter ordering (but will bring your plates to your table). Given the location (one of the bland, strip malls at the 54-55 intersection), I was skeptical, but will definitely try again. read more

EDIT: An update to my review, this time including catering. At my job, we get food catered here A LOT. We use William's all the time and they have been amazing. Only once did they miss an order, but they had the order to us within 30 minutes and included tons of extra stuff as an apology. Other than that, they have been perfect. Everything is how we asked for it and on time. They are incredibly easy to work with as well. A few times I have had 2 or more separate catering orders coming here at the same time on the same day and they never get them mixed up. They are truly on top of things. New favorite place. The staff is so friendly and the food is sooooo good. Their fries are honestly the best fries I've ever had. I get their BLT and it always hits the spot. Definitely definitely call it in during lunch time. Come 11:30, that place will be packed. Very popular lunch break place to eat. The parking is pretty bad and the area is very busy, but I won't deduct a star for that.. not like they can help it. Definitely recommend. read more

Meh. I thought the staff was friendly and welcoming (which is why I gave it three stars instead of two), but otherwise this is a pretty average greasy spoon. I was in Chapel Hill on business. When I can, I like to support local businesses rather than chains, so I went out of my way to get to this place based on other Yelp reviews. I went for lunch and had a turkey-bacon-avocado club sandwich and sweet potato fries, plus a soda. Service was pretty prompt and the staff was helpful, but the sweet potato fries were cold and my sandwich was REALLY peppery, which I wish they would have said on the menu. The bread - a sun-dried tomato basil - could have made the sandwich a little more interesting, had it not been semi-stale. Maybe this place is a better bet if you're going for breakfast. read more

Had been wondering about this place for awhile. The location was interesting and that had been deterring me, but after reading reviews I met my husband for lunch there. Man have we been missing out! A place so close to our home that's so yummy! I had the turkey avocado sandwich on sundered tomato bread-very good. I got the perfect pair with a side caesar. Their caesar dressing is delicious. I had never had a caesar salad with bacon before. My husband had the classic philly. He enjoyed it and their french fries were nice and crispy (reminded me of the fries at the Carolina Ale House) I couldn't leave without a chocolate chip cookie. HUGE, soft, and sooooo good! We will frequent this place much more often now that we've given it a shot!!! read more

Absolutely phenomenal! Only drawback is the lack of parking. Customer service is great, restaurant was very clean and very packed. Don't be fooled by the exterior and the presence of a drive thru, the food was truly exceptional. We had the chicken parm sandwich, Carolina club add avocado, and the broccoli cheddar cheese. The chicken for the parm sandwich was crispy, fresh, and covered in melty cheese on a soft delightful bun. The club was on a hearty but very soft grain bread with succulent meat and fresh crisp vegetables. Finally, the true star was the soup that was reasonably priced for a significant portion size (Bowl fed 3 for a side). It was hearty and flavorful, packed full of broccoli. It had a thin sauce that perfectly complimented the broccoli. Great job, we will be back. read more

Food is literally just ok. The service is just ok. Nothing amazing. I get the triple berry French toast which is good. Again, nothing to amazing. read more

I stumbled across this place taking a friend to the airport on Monday. We were trying for another deli around the corning but because it was Monday and lots of restaurants happen to be closed to Monday we turned around and headed to William's. We were not sorry. I ordered the Strawberry Pecan Salad and my friend had the Veggie Club. My salad I wanted to lick the bowl clean. It was delicious. It was sweet but not too sweet and the pecans gave just the right amount of crunch. The Veggie Club paired with fries was good too. The fries were actually better than the club but the club was a close 2nd. I'm always looking for good places like this. I have already recommended it to a friend. read more

OMG! The best lunch in the Triangle. The food is great, the star are wonderful and friendly. I give the price $$$ of 5 for lunch, but its well worth it. They have a healthy menu and free wifi. You can order to go or eat in their clean dining area. WARNING!!! If you order to go, don't eat the Red Velvet cupcakes while driving. My stars they are delicious! Almost wrecked my truck eating one. Enjoy! read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Exceptionally friendly and delightful staff!! Even for the south they are above and beyond friendly. Food is delicious and plentiful. I love their fries and Honey Stung Chicken. Definitely order ahead if you are in a rush as orders can take a while. read more

The best homemade gourmet sandwiches in RTP! I'm looking forward to trying the burgers on my next visit. All their bread is baked fresh and the cupcakes are better than what I've had from several dessert specialty shops in the area. It's great to have a fresh, healthy alternative to all the fast food spots nearby. I just wish they served dinner (open til 4pm). read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - William's Gourmet Kitchen - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Best sandwiches in town! Seriously, anything you are craving or if you don't know what you're craving but you want something GOOD - go to William's. They have a variety of awesome sandwiches, hot items, amazing salads, soups, mouthwatering desserts and specials of the day to always keep things fresh and different. If you haven't been, YOU MUST GO! read more

Simply the best turkey bacon avocado sandwich! Staff are nice and courteous, we will definitely visit again if in this area! read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - Turkey bacon avocado sandwich and sweet potato... Just delicious - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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A great place to get a real breakfast at an amazingly low price.

This place is great. The servings are really big so split or expect to take it home. They wifi but I have not used it. I have had the opportunity to study here and its relatively peaceful on the off hours. When I'm bored I like looking at the tongue-in-cheek photography on the wall. The menu is standard with daily specials. It is typical food with a flair. Word of warning to the non-pork eaters, the potato salad has ham in it :P Probably a plus for the bacon-crazy trend. read more

I have been here a couple times after early morning prayer service for church and it hits the spot every time. The price range for this restaurant is a little high for a breakfast joint, but their food is something worth looking forward to after waking up quite early on a weekend. I've had their breakfast platters (served with a lot of options, from sausage and turkey to fruit and grits) and every ounce of food on my plate was delicious. Their Mediterranean Egg White Sandwich is also delicious and quite healthy, but is a tad bit too oily for my taste. The amount of food they give, although it is a little higher on the pricey side for a breakfast restaurant, is definitely worth it. Coffee there is above average and worth getting if you're in the need of caffeine. All the waitresses and servers there are friendly and nice, considering it's nearly 6 am in the morning every time I go. It's good to see people being courteous at that time of day. It would be terrible to have rude customer service first thing in the morning. You will most definitely walk out satisfied and prepared to face the rest of the day after having a filling breakfast from William's Gourmet Kitchen. read more

I've eaten here once before and well, it was just lackluster. There was nothing bad but, there was nothing stellar either. Which is to say it's not the a place I would seek out or crave to get back to especially, when there are some really other great places within a stones throw of WGK. There was trash and food on the floor when we arrived at dinner time. It was also dead. At five in the evening and there was only one other family of three in the place. I take pause at that. In a busy area I would expect more patrons. Pepsi is the anchor beverage which for me, is a plus and it probably helped this review get to three stars. First off, this appears.to be the kind of place that caters to senior citizens. The food for the most part is totally devoid of any flavor. I ordered jerk chicken tacos and a side of fries as did my friend. The food was served in a reasonable amount of time and was served hot. Upon taking the first bite, there was literally no flavor. I couldn't taste the jerk seasoning, I couldn't taste the sour cream or pico. There was no taste sensation. The fries on the other hand were very good. So good in fact, I ate all those and only one taco. All in all my second visit was a let down and most likely my last at the WGK as it is called. Co-workers and others have raved about how great this place is but, I just don't see it. If you are looking for bland, institutional food, this your place. If you seek out bold taste adventures, please seek elsewhere. read more

When working in RTP one summer, William's became my go-to lunch spot. I loved their Mediterranean Pita ($7.99), which was hearty but didn't leave me fully too full. My colleagues and I would sometimes order from here to pickup and they always got our order spot on! They're open for breakfast and lunch, with options ranging from omelets and pancakes in the morning to salads, sandwiches, and burgers for lunch. read more

I went here with my Burger group on March 10th 2014. I took a poll of the group and based on very subjective criteria I scored them in several different categories on a scale of 1 to 10. BUN: 6.4 BEEF: 7.5 CHEESE: 8.2 EXTRAS: 7.8 AMBIANCE: 4.9 ACCURACY: 5.6 SPEED: 7.6 VALUE: 7.9 OVERALL SCORE: 7.1 if I equate the 7.1/10 score to the 5 star rating it becomes 3.55 Stars William's is a great place to stop by for lunch if you work in RTP, but be prepared to wait. Our burger group however went on a Monday night, and the place was mostly deserted. That said you can see from the overall scores GENERALLY people were please with the food. There were two areas William's really gets dinged: Ambiance and Accuracy. From an ambiance standpoint William's I think is just very plain. Compared to some of the other burger places we've been there's just nothing here that stands out or makes it feel unique. From an accuracy perspective, very few of our burgers came out cooked the way we asked for. The two burgers I asked for medium and they were clearly well done. I will confess though having been here during lunch before I HAVEN'T had this problem. So this could be cook related, I don't know. Overall William's is a great place to have a burger. It may not look like much, but you will enjoy the food! read more

Still good food but menu has changed. Also service suffers during lunch time rush. Fries have also changed for the worse. :(

"....passed by this place for years and never tried it!‍....went there earlier in the week for lunch....really nice place inside....(might want to order ahead for lunch) super busy(which is a good thing)....ii got the buffalo chicken sandwich with beer battered fries....ii think ii may have ordered a little prematurely since it was my first time there and ii was on a lunch break....all the food that was coming out looked so good....ii definitely have a list of things iim going to try next time!....the sandwich was good nice big slices of chicken and the bread was perfectly toasted!!!!....ii did not realize iim not a beer battered person....so the fries were not my thing but they were still good....ii just can't do anything with beer....overall everything was good!....customer service was authentic!....ii went back this morning for the breakfast and got 2 platters!!!!....and you get both sausage and bacon with the farmers platter, a huge pancake, and hash brown rounds....while waiting for my order ii kept seeing the fresh toast that looked amazing so ii had to make another order for the triple berry platter‍!!!!....everything not only looked amazing but tasted amazing as well!!!!....you all definitely acquired a new FOREVER customer!!!! read more

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For a "Fast food" lunch this was off the charts. Great service, tasty food, excellent value. read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

William's has catered for a couple of HOA meetings, and before one Board meeting I stopped in for a burger and fries. I left with a "black 'n blue" Cajun spiced hamburger with melted crumbled blue cheese. Yummy! Along with that, the house speciality, sweet potato fries in a "waffle fries" pattern. The included cinnamon butter dipping sauce was unexpected, but superb. The whole thing was sublime. I plan to return to Wiliam's regularly for good eats, and to keep a nice local business alive and healthy. read more

William's Gourmet Kitchen - Eat at Will's - New American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina