Best food in Durham!
Best food in Durham!
Kayla Mitchell
My favorite recommendations for Durham, NC restaurants from a self-proclaimed foodie!
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Breakfast/Cafes
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
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I’ve never had a bad meal here! My favorite is the South by Southwest crepe.
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Dame's Chicken & Waffles
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Guglhupf Restaurant
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The croissant sandwich with bacon and is my go-to! Their seasonal lattes are always delicious as well.
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Foster's Market
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Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken - Durham Downtown
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The Oak House Durham
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My favorite drink currently is the Spiced White Chocolate Mocha late!
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Aaktun Coffee, Restaurant and Bar
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One of my favorite spots at the moment! The Horchata latte and Mama Coco matcha are amazing.
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Mad Hatter Cafe + Bakeshop
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Casual Eats
Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
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QueenBurger
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EX-VOTO
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Dashi
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M Kokko
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Mezcalito Durham
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Never had a bad meal here! The drinks are amazing and the service is always great.
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Foster's Market
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Fancier Eats
Cucciolo Osteria Durham
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Mothers & Sons Trattoria
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M Sushi
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Vin Rouge
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Juju Durham
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Little Bull
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Unique, Mexican-inspired tapas food. My favorites are the Barbacoa and Yuca Frita dishes.
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Drinks
The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
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La Mala Mexican Inspired Cocktails
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Kotuku Surf Club
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Durham Beer Garden
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Bull City Ciderworks Durham
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