Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham
55 restaurant menus in Durham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Beautiful space- breath of fresh air, very calming. The owner is amazing, coffee delicious,service warm . wil definitely be..."
Brooke Jackson
"So happy they’re finally open! The coffee here is delicious - I got a cappuccino and a chai latte, both were YUM! The cafe itself is so pretty and..."
Jenny Bengen Albert
"So friendly, really cute setting, great coffee and lovely snacks! The owner even graciously let my friend and I stay after closing as she could see..."
Christine A. Ryan
"What a beautiful coffee spot! Tracy and team are so welcoming and I can’t wait to return. The chai latte was delicious and not syrupy..."
Martinette Horner
"I came here on a visit from NYC with some local friends to enjoy lattes in the park down the street.
I ordered a cinnamon oat latte of some sort,..."
Tamar Gomez
"Hands down the best coffee shop in Durham!! I've tried other shops since I moved here and Foster Street is the best in my opinion. I went tonight..."
Melissa Urch
"Best spot for coffee in Durham. Service was great! Very fresh, loved the roast. Last time we had iced americano and cold brew. Great seating inside..."
Andrew Fetterolf
"Great coffee shop! Super cute atmosphere and dog friendly inside! They have treats inside for the pups and let them cool off while you enjoy your..."
Makayla Syrstad
"Without this place, I’d be asleep. But for real, I love Foster St.! I don’t really ever stay here and sip coffee, because my dog is usually with..."
Leanne Henry
"Tasty drinks, clean, and a super friendly staff. I flew down from Boston just to enjoy the experience!..."
Nicole Jack
"Awesome spot for enjoying a slow morning and getting some work or reading done. Coffee was awesome! The staff were so friendly and had a great..."
Mumtahena Hannan
"Superb chai tea latte and have several non-dairy options. Staff was very friendly and they're even starting up a kitchen with great eats! Also, have..."
"Absolutely amazing. Kelli greets everyone with a smile and a giggle. How can you have a bad day after that. And then it gets better, the food it's..."
Meg Geisler
"If the cauliflower soup is on the menu... get it. Their chilled heirloom tomato soup is also amazing. As for sandwiches, the farm egg and cheese is..."
Lark Williams
"my favorite. my go to. best italian sandwiches and soups and salads and desserts!! and the best part??? the TOAST..."
Becky Jo Cascio
"I love Toast. I just ate the scrumptious cold tomato soup, a small shrimp salad, and fantastic special crostini with fried padron peppers. And cold..."
Kate Dobbs Ariail
"Toast is an awesome place to dine alone or with friends! Everything is delicious on the menu. It's hard to stick with one..."
Po-Ming Wong
"I'm from Charleston where we have great food and that's definitely is top notch oh! I would recommend this to..."
Allison Alford
"Three cheese panini is a must! Great place and great..."
Alisha Patterson McKenzie
"The gem of Durham food scene! Don't just "think you'll stop by" make it a priority! The soups are AMAZING, the sandwiches are divine filled with..."
Tammy Waites Carwane
"Not only amazing food, fresh, and delectable, great folks working, and another amazing Restaurant that supports Baggingit4KidsWe are Durham, we..."
Ginger Allison
"Great place! Great people! Great food! None better!!!..."
Lynne Clarke
"What's not to like about Toast? Great food, friendly staff......"
Beth Lea Daugherty
"The lemon leek and potato soup melted in my mouth. It was paired with an assortment of crostini; I enjoyed every morsel, but I am now a fan of the..."
Pamela Torain
"Toast is great every time. Always love this..."
Brian Whetsel
"There should be a six star option! We eat here approximately once every 10 days or so... Super yum! I love it that they are now selling pints and..."
Dale Cousins
"Excellent! There were four of us and we all ordered different meals. EVERYTHING was fresh and delicious. An added bonus was that we fell in love with..."
"One of my favorite spots in Durham! Great location in the heart of a historic part of downtown, Kaffeinate is an excellent place to grab a seat and..."
Zach Sunderland
"It is a very nice place to get work done. Fast service which is true. Order an iced coffee but added other things to it in the small station in the..."
Melissa Zurita
"Nice, quiet coffee house. Barista is nice. Had a mint mocha, which was perfectly made. Coffee does not taste burnt like large chain places.
Highly..."
Jeffrey Barrus
"It wasn’t crowded around 11:30 AM on a Saturday.
Good mocha and great waffles, both served quickly. Cozy atmosphere with a nice street..."
Avery
"Love the music selection, very chill. This is a great place for reading and working on your homework. latte and Mocha both tasted good. However, not..."
Tsung-Hsun Hsieh
"Very quite coffee house. Nice to be able to sit and enjoy an espresso drink. They offer drip and pour-overs (but neither can be de-caf) and teas. ..."
Line Dempsey
"Great coffee and pastries, with new recipes popping up all the time. They'll heat the pastries up for you as well. I'm a huge fan of their..."
"The truck entrance is on Neville ST behind bullcity design warehouse. Fast unloading, no overnight parking on site. Good luck y’all..."
J D
"So glad that Durham has such a solid company that makes its coffee available throughout the city. Not only is the coffee fantastic, but the company..."
Jessica Williams
"I enjoyed their free Friday tasting/cupping/tour. When I shared my home roasting interest with the company's founder, Brett Smith, he provided a..."
David Howell
"*This review is for the bagged coffee that I purchased.* I have tried four or five different types of Counter Culture coffee and my absolute favorite..."
Lovely Southern Life
"I’ve thought of a few slogans for Counter Culture coffee. “There’s joy in them there beans”. “Wired.” “Starbucks’ worst..."
Jonathan Prentice
"Do you like the taste of coffee? Do you like the smell of coffee? Do you want to know every scrap of information about where your coffee comes from..."
"Great latte and not offended by Simonand Garfunkel..."
Patrick Phelps Craft
"Nice outside patio on broad street. The road is a little too busy to be totally at ease. There are no tables inside and no outlets outside so i..."
Will Herbst
"There are no kinder, more compassionate, professional, and capable team members any place in town. Teammates work synergistically and seamlessly..."
Wendi Gale
"Second time visiting this coffee chain, first time at this location. Ordered inside and waited a bit (they may have missed me in queue, but were..."
Danielle DuCré
"I noticed that the Joe Van Gogh coffee shop on Duke Campus was closed in this summer,but how lucky is that we still have the other one located in..."
林培源
"I enjoyed my visit here! I consider myself somewhat of a coffee shop expert, and visit local and unique ones wherever I travel to! The menu..."
Rahshea Cardiff
"The espresso is ok, kind of one dimensional, but the paper cup could be a contributing factor. The cold brew is fantastic. Not sure what to think of..."
Clayton Summitt
"Good prices, creative drinks and frequent drink specials. It is a small location so small tables make sense. The internet is quick and easy. They..."
"I have always had great, prompt service at Dulce. The little cakes are just exquisite. I've had several hot sandwiches that were superb. They made a..."
Fenella Saunders
"People awesome, pastries are delicious, Yes, sweets are a little expensive but if you compare with others stores. I can say that better paid higher..."
Juan Carlos Diaz Avendaño
"Toasted Marshmallow Gelato is worth driving from Texas for. Great sandwiches, coffee, and pastries that are like art. Can’t say enough about this..."
Misty Dawn Ruffing
"Absolutely love this place. The staff are super friendly and accommodating and the food and desserts are made with care and attention which I think..."
Aaron Jarman
"Love, love, love Dulce!!! Best chicken pesto panini in the city! (And the desserts are to die for!) A huge thank you to "The Mayor of Sutton Station"..."
Charyl Flannery Allison
"Everything was delicious!! The manager and staff was so friendly and warm to me and my entire party. I was really glad we tried this cafe and I'll..."
Terria Lynch
"I tried the carrot cake yesterday and it's amazing! The expanded space adds more seating and a lot of light to this cozy..."
Michelle Haller
"Clean, friendly service. I love that they bring the food to the table for you... very helpful when you have a child with..."
Chrissy Joy
"Just awesome food and ambience with quality..."
Prithwiraj Ghosh
"A great place for breakfast ,morning tea , lunch ,icecream, whatever..take your friends and enjoy...."
Robyn Spence
"Love this place! The food is so good, and the coffee and specialty drinks are always delicious! Best lentil soup and Greek salad I've ever had. My..."
Sarah Howerton Peck
"I love this place and its friendly owners and staff. The food is always fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. It's popular for a..."
"We pop in several times a week. It's kinda like Friends' coffee shop, but real. Could use a more consistent line-up of breakfast offerings, but the..."
Michael Forhez
"Best coffee place in the country! Miss the Moctezuma, (no cayenne / extra hot) now that we moved away. We are trying to find a coffee place like..."
Luz Rossi-Jones
"Great little coffee shop in Durham's thriving downtown... around the corner from Full Steam, The Pit, and Motorco. Plenty of covered outdoor space..."
Mike Barugel
"Unique flavor combinations and amazing coffee! The space is cozy and fun. This is a place I visit it every time I'm in..."
Jennifer Lay
"I love this place! I always order a 12oz caramelo, hot. It is my favorite and absolutely delicious. I love the atmosphere and the baristas are very..."
Emily Hamm
"The atmosphere is eclectic and dynamic in a cadence unseen..."
Elizabeth Burnette
"Love this little place. Lots of seating and laid back..."
Danielle Alexander
"Coffee is great no other way around it absolutely Perfect from the first sip to the last. The only down side is the wait so don't go in a hurry it..."
Gloria Hudnall
"Love this place!!!! Wish we lived closer, but enjoy every chance I can to go, coffee and food are..."
Paul Apollonia
"If you love coffee and haven't visited this place, you should. It does not..."
Nate Marriner
"Lovely and cool coffee place in Durham! interesting people go there all the time, its definitely
a place to get used to! :)..."
Marina Hamam
"Fantastic! Best menu for a coffee shop Ive ever seen-- and Ive lived in Portland Or..... the drinks are so inventive and flavorful. I look forward..."
"It is honestly hard to decide to eat anywhere else. I never have to wait to get a seat, if there is a line I can sit at the bar and get amazing..."
Derek Alan Rowe
"Monuts has such a variety of interesting and creative items on their menu! The menu changes every so often so you never get tired of the choice! ..."
BJ Fusaro
"We're what you might call, super regulars. My husband and I come in twice a week for lunch (and try to avoids the massive brunch lines on the..."
Dawn Church
"This place is perfect, yo. I just left their new location. They have the best food, atmosphere, and customer service I've experienced in a long ass..."
Sam Taylor
"Hands down the best breakfast in Durham. Don't listen to the naysayers complaining about the wait. It is absolutely worth it. They will move the line..."
Katie Mills
"This is my absolute favorite place in Durham. I go as often as possible. Locally sourced and living wage certified plus amaaaaazinng food..."
Carissa K-Bov
"Fun little place with friendly staff and great food and..."
Nick Beucke
"The staff were very friendly and super quick! Had the Earl Grey Chocolate Cake and the Strawberry Shortcake donuts, plus a cinnamon roll. All were..."
Greg Florey
"The food is great, and the atmosphere is one of community and inclusiveness. The only complaint I've heard is that the doughnuts are expensive. But..."
Melissa Rooney
"First of all. You get a baby miller highlife with your Bloody Mary. So there is my 5 stars. I got the chicken and pickle biscuit with some maple..."
Emily Wyatt Lawrence
"Simply the best breakfast food in the Triangle, full stop. Donuts, bagels, biscuits, you name..."
Jeffrey Greene
"I cannot say enough positive things about Monuts and their staff. No matter how I am feeling when I walk in - I walk out smiling as the result of one..."
Gary Messenger
"Seems like this is really turning into a donut trip--not that there's anything wrong with that. I find myself in Durham, NC and doing that whole..."
Places Ive Eaten
"Best place for donuts. I can't help but get a donut every time I come here. You really can't go wrong with the flavors - raspberry basil, lemon..."
Meredith.weatherman
"My night at Monuts (9th street). My night out at MonutsMy wife and I decided to finally try Monuts, after a week of them being open in..."
MBSnHBG
"We went to Monuts for the first time this morning, and it was worth the wait. We got a dozen, which included all of the flavors of the day, and..."
Mary
"Very neat place, very creative food, and awesome everything. If you have a low tolerance for hipsters then..."
"Super friendly, all homemade small town diner. Worth getting off the beaten path..."
Jacquelyn Nelson
"I stopped here for lunch on FRI., 11-27-2020.
The service was great, the interior was remodeled after last year's flood.
I enjoyed the lunch, I hear..."
James Bryce
"I went here on a Friday night for their BBQ. It was definitely worth a 40 minute trip. The brisket is absolutely amazing!!!!! The all-you-can-eat..."
Nathan Nichols
"All you can eat pie with sides of ribs and sausage.
Go on the Friday Night Buffet. Ribs, brisket, German sausage and fish. Salad bar Cheesey..."
Doug Evans
"What a wonderful stop! Highly recommended. Best cinnamon roll I have found anywhere. Pleasant great service. A few cute things to buy around the..."
Harley Dree
"great service and awesome food the sausage burger is to live for and comes with a healthy portion of delicious..."
Joel Unruh
"Food was excellent! Glad we could make it for the Friday night buffet, a real buffet. Pie was good..."
dbant108
"We were here for Friday night buffet and it was super good! Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and catfish. Add a salad bar and pie and you’ve got a..."
"Really like how this place is setup. Love their strawberry ice cream shake!! Come back here just for the exact..."
Melissa Zurita
"Impressive iced Thai coffee with reasonable low price in a tiny cute store, completely out of our expectation. Another great thing about the store is..."
Tsung-Hsun Hsieh
"I stopped by Pine Cone today expecting to just see ice cream, and was amazed that they have coffee too! And baked goods! The cappuccino they made for..."
Ian Kirven
"Very small ice cream shop located in Brightleaf Square on Main Street side. Serves ice cream from Maple View Farm in Chapel Hill. Ice cream is very..."
Matthew Cloues
"The ice cream was delicious! The service could have been better. They had a sign offering free waffle cones, but we didn't notice it till after we..."
Adam Ledbetter-Bock
"First class environment, wonderful customer service. A fresh smell of waffle cones and ice cream, not overwhelming but soothing. Quality coffe..."
Damone Phillips
"My favorite ice cream spot in Durham! Great variety of flavors, from the traditional to the more eclectic. Good texture, nice and creamy. And the..."
Jan Dillard
"It was hot and I needed a break on my walk. Wandered in after seeing some people pass with ice cream. Was not disappointed. Interesting flavor..."
"We had a nice lunch here during our visit to the Durham Museum of Life and Science. We had the roast beef wrap with a fruit salad on the side. Even..."
Ken Presting
"As far as a restaurant inside of a children's museum goes, this is as good as it gets. High quality food at reasonable prices. The real winner on the..."
Ken Ray (mrkenray)
"Cute little restaurant on the trails for the museum. Good food and atmosphere. Happy we ate..."
Joe Powers
"Every staff member is amazing and helpful. A wonderful lady by the the Name of Ashley has the most warming personality I've ever had the privilege of..."
Danielle Gordon
"Good food. Decent prices for the location. The drawbacks...long line and they didn't get the order exactly right. They were so busy, so we didn't ask..."
"Every time I go there my senses are assaulted by the delicious smells of the best baked goods ever to grace my plate. I think by now I've tried..."
Laura Lyndon Miller
"Smells like paradise when you walk-in, tastes like heaven. Opened in December of '14 offering a variety of breads, pastries and breakfast items. It's..."
"Run, do not walk, to get a lobster roll while they last! All lobster, just the tiniest bit of sauce, on a lightly toasted soft bun. My lunch today..."
Constance Rue Hartke
"Delicious ice cream and great service! What’s not to love? ..."
Leanne Butler McKenna
"Ice cream was..."
Mindy Wallace
"The Dairy Bar was great. Isabella made me a fantastic burrito 🌯! The Bella burrito should be on the menu. Also had ice water that was real cold..."
Tri-City Bicycles N.H.
"While I didn't get a chance to eat here, the staff were incredibly helpful when I missed my train.
The Durham Amtrak terminal is connected to the..."
Adam Maxwell
"Yummy Giant Ice-cream + Friendly Service
Note: There's a $5 minimum when using debit/credit..."
Cheryl Fong
"Nice place to wait for a train. Nice place to have lunch. Nice place to have ice cream in the evening. Great ice cream. Good food. Good staff. Why..."
Chris Hann
"You may be asking yourself, "Is the Toasted Tone the best wrap in the world?" and the answer is yes. Yes it..."
Chris D'Amore
"The dairy barn is a perfect place to stop off for a quick sandwich and ice cream; they have a fantastic menu with so many sandwich options. They have..."
Eliza McKerrow
"Cool place to go right in the train station. The selection of ice cream flavors is really good. They will make a milkshake from any flavor. The..."
"I enjoy going to this Starbucks because they always make the drinks right. It is a convenient location for me, however, I have traveled to others..."
Diana Carranza
"We went about 45 minutes before closing time yet the staff was super nice and helpful. Our drinks were up to par. Would definitely..."
A. Francis
"We would like to thank Keegan, the barista at Starbucks who made our day! We came in looking for chocolate milk, only to discover that they were out...."
Bella Davis
"Keegan was amazing! So accommodating and kind. Made the experience a pleasant one even with a small wait due to lots of..."
Rae Rogue
"Very nice staff, always a pleasure to go there because I know I will get amazing quality coffee and friendly customer..."
Iran Almonte
"I really like this place. One of my favorite Starbucks in the area. It’s indoor space is not large though. It is very hard to find a place to sit..."
"Favorite Chill Spot! Lovely Atmosphere! Best THE Best French Toast Peanut Butter Banana platter in town. When you place your order ask for Shoaf's...."
Joycita Brothers
"Love this place. Had breakfast one day; best pancakes ever. Had drinks and pizza last night; so awesome. Great ambiance. Fun staff. Total..."
Shar Rosa
"Great place to grab a bite any time of day! Good food, friendly staff and reasonable..."
Kim Walker Hudson
"Really great food! Friendly staff. They were collecting dog food donations and the table toppers they gave to know where to bring your food were..."
Sarah Howerton Peck
"If you want a wonderful panini experience...the Gonzalo is Carol's top pick! Adoring fans who love � the crackers and pizza will love the panini..."
Beth Hoke
"Always enjoy Nosh. Not just the food but it reminds me of the many hours I spent there in the past with my dear deceased friend. It was her favorite..."
Cathy Cockrell Lane
"Always loved this place. Yesterday was no exception. Gotta get the slammer when you're there..."
Anna McDonald
"Great food and I'm not even that familiar with Indian..."
Shanae Mikela
"Just found NOSH and love it! The food is so good, moderately priced, nice atmosphere and good..."
Shirley Ellis
"I'm a vegetarian, and the portabella mushroom burger was excellent. The decor was charming, just what I love, like a 50s diner. And the care they..."
Kristen Kantner Keys
"My favorite place to eat....In the world, actually. Great food, great service, affordable, and comfy -..."
Lou Grinnell
"That 11$ Burger was the shit I loveeeee it and will be going back to take my boyfriend for the first..."
Sheila MCcrea
"We had the BEST Thanksgiving meal with friends at NOSH and it was so great to see both Wendy and Piper! The food, atmosphere, company, and everything..."
"This has become our favorite location. The food was very fresh and hot. The waiter was very nice and kept checking on her. I would have given 5 star..."
Carlos Nyc
"First off let me just say…. the staff is amazing!!!! The atmosphere is clean and welcoming. First watch is my #1 breakfast spot, Each visit I take..."
Candace N. C
"My first time coming here. I came for a birthday party. Cool atmosphere. Nice and patient waiters. Well made food. I had Classic Eggs Benedict for..."
Jabria Oliver
"Great food especially the coffee. My home fries were raw but they brought me new ones that were perfect. Not a fan of waiting on a huge line just to..."
John
"Went to eat breakfast on a Sunday morning and this place was FULL ! I can see why, the food was great. The menus has a good amount of options and..."
Nancy Cabrera
"Came for Brunch on a Sunday. Get here early. Sundays stack up at about 8:30 am. Great menu and great service. Got there around 7:50am was in and out..."
Derrick Whitmore
"Great food and the service has always been top notch. The healthy breakfast spot that has the little sinful food that makes it all worth it. The..."
Christin Reimann
"I pleasantly enjoyed every minute at this location. My waitress Ana was very attentive, polite and upbeat. My food was very delicious. I had a..."
"This restaurant is a great downtown lunch option. It's right on the BCC route, which is really convenient. We enjoyed the Blend club sandwich and..."
Mary Jane Simpson
"The ham egg and cheese biscuits at Blend are amazing, easily the best in town, definitely on par with the best I've ever had. They also serve Counter..."
Max Shepard
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