Best coffee I've ever had. I promise that anything you get will be delicious. If you're looking for something a little different try the Chocolate Habanero iced coffee!
Rose vanilla latte is great! Also, to-go lids are to the left of the entrance as you come in.
Claudia Kemmet-Cooper named her pastry shop after the guglhupf, a traditional German cake with almonds, rum-soaked golden raisins and powdered sugar.
Delicious Gelato and Sorbetto - not overly sweet, you can really taste the flavors. Friendly owners and staff - be sure to say hi to Chad & Carlos
Easily the best lunch spot in downtown Durham. Seats are hard to find. Get a variety of crostini. Read more.
Your best bet for brunch is the Rockets Breakfast: scrambled, bacon, taters, biscuit. Plus, coffee. You can't go wrong.
Crispy manchego and duck egg must try!! Also the manzana and manchego salad, amazing. Patatas bravas are good too!
On Man v Food, Adam Richman comes for some traditional Eastern North Carolina barbecue, including chopped barbecue and smoked ribs.
The fried green tomato burger is huge, messy and totally amazing. Bring a plate and a knife and some wet wipes.
Get the Mac n Cheese. The Carolina Blonde cocktail is pretty good too, not too sweet and well balanced.
Try the chile-rubbed delmonico steak with a loaded baked potato. One of the best meals ever! Beats many high-end steakhouses.
Please get the potato and pecorino pizza. It's pretty garlicky but if that's your taste preference you won't be disappointed
You can order beers in 3 different sizes (16, 12, & 4 oz!) & there's a great tap list!
Order the sweet potato fries with the honey brown sugar dipping sauce. It is amazing
The chalkboards usually list a half-dozen or so N.C. fish and shellfish, which you can get as a sandwich or a plate. Read more.
Breakfast burger is magical! And zucchini fries are a great side when you're eating a big burger (as opposed to fries)
Go to Elmo's and get a biscuit. They're huge and delicious. You won't be disappointed. Read more.
Best burritos in the triangle. Maybe also the world. Their fresh salsa is nothing short of amazing.
Get the double-stacked cheeseburger, complete with crispy bacon, served on biscuits. As seen on Man v Food: Durham.
I love there food. I recommend the Buffalo shrimp and the lobster bisque. The atmosphere is great the there dessert are amazing as well. Read more.
Try any of their Plow to Pint beers, which are made with North Carolina agricultural products. Try Hogwash, a hickory-smoked porter; Carver Sweet Potato and First Frost, a wild persimmon ale. Read more.
The menu features grass-fed North Carolina beef and natural casing hot dogs, all served on house-baked buns. Everything from condiments to chocolate sauce is made on location, including brewed beer. Read more.
Tucked away in a side lot, a bit tricky to find. Look for the yellow door. Amazing ciders, some of the best I've tried.
Tyler's is awesome. 60 different beers on tap and really good food. Sit outside if weather permits, there's a waterfall.
This place is awesome! Extremely knowledgeable bartenders. Just tell them what u lime and they will craft a drink for you. Dean is amazing!
The Fish & Chips are really good. On the lighter side, they have a salad which comes with a few fries on the top, to satisfy the 'dark side'. Either is a great choice.
The Gaelic Burger - I don't know what they mix into the beef, but it is spectacular!
This vibrant entertainment district is housed in old tobacco warehouses. With lots of dining & shopping options & a beautiful courtyard, it's perfect for a date night or an afternoon stroll.
The coolest bookstore I have ever been in. I wish more little shops like this existed. Amazing.
The Duke Lemur Center, the only one of its kind in the world, sits on 80 acres south of Duke University. For over 40 years, Duke scientists and veterinarians have monitored more than 230 lemurs daily. Read more.
Mac and cheese is to die for but may put some into cardiac arrest. Pork shoulder meatloaf is great. Mashed potatoes I could eat everyday and a cocktail list thats lovely.My fav being the Georgia Fizz.
Follow in Adam’s footsteps and attempt to beat The Roast Grill’s Hot Dogger Challenge record. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Don’t miss a whole-hog barbeque. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Ashley Christensen’s flagship blends high-low dining and Southern-French sensibilities (oh, that macaroni au gratin!) in a singular ode to Americana. Read more.
