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Food scene
Award-winning coffee. 3 locations in Durham. Hillsborough Rd & Greet St locations are super close to the house. The Chapel Hill St. location has churros!
157 locals recommend
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StAward-winning coffee. 3 locations in Durham. Hillsborough Rd & Greet St locations are super close to the house. The Chapel Hill St. location has churros!
Open Saturday 8am-12pm. Many award-winning local food products such as Boxcarr Handmade Cheese and wonderful variety of fruits/veggies.
106 locals recommend
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster StOpen Saturday 8am-12pm. Many award-winning local food products such as Boxcarr Handmade Cheese and wonderful variety of fruits/veggies.
Historic, locally-owned grocery store in walking distance of the house. Excellent fruits/vegetables and meats for good prices. Expect to pay more for dry/pantry goods and frozen foods.
12 locals recommend
King's Supermarket
305 E Club BlvdHistoric, locally-owned grocery store in walking distance of the house. Excellent fruits/vegetables and meats for good prices. Expect to pay more for dry/pantry goods and frozen foods.
Monuts
1002 9th StBest breakfast, bagels, doughnuts in Durham! Great coffee too.
Local diner! A must visit for breakfast but a solid dinner menu as well. Some of our favorite dishes: Cranberry apple pancakes, greek grilled cheese, breakfast chilaquiles, and cobb salad. Great for families!
69 locals recommend
Elmo's Diner
776 9th StLocal diner! A must visit for breakfast but a solid dinner menu as well. Some of our favorite dishes: Cranberry apple pancakes, greek grilled cheese, breakfast chilaquiles, and cobb salad. Great for families!
Wings (or veggie) & waffle fries! Takeout or delivery only. We love the ginger/garlic, Thai chili coconut, medium, and hot wings the most.
22 locals recommend
Heavenly Buffaloes
407 W Franklin StWings (or veggie) & waffle fries! Takeout or delivery only. We love the ginger/garlic, Thai chili coconut, medium, and hot wings the most.
Unique and amazing menu. Great option for dinner or just desserts. Try the house-made belt noodles or ramen soup. They pay their staff a living wage. Restaurant is small but they also offer takeout/delivery.
30 locals recommend
Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson StUnique and amazing menu. Great option for dinner or just desserts. Try the house-made belt noodles or ramen soup. They pay their staff a living wage. Restaurant is small but they also offer takeout/delivery.
Outstanding Asian tapas. Our favorite "nice" restaurant, about a 5 min drive away. We've celebrated many special occasions here.
39 locals recommend
Juju Durham
737 9th StOutstanding Asian tapas. Our favorite "nice" restaurant, about a 5 min drive away. We've celebrated many special occasions here.
French bistro. We highly recommend Sunday brunch. Make a reservation, if possible.
50 locals recommend
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough RdFrench bistro. We highly recommend Sunday brunch. Make a reservation, if possible.
Great takeout/delivery option. They have everything from Thai food to hibachi.
Koumi Japanese Restaurant
3550 N Roxboro StGreat takeout/delivery option. They have everything from Thai food to hibachi.
Super Taqueria
2842 N Roxboro StAwesome taqueria in walking distance of the house!
Taqueria La Vaquita
2700 Chapel Hill RdBest taqueria in Durham!
BBQ is a contentious issue in NC but Q Shack never disappoints. Eastern NC style pulled pork, brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, smoked chicken/turkey, and all the sides.
43 locals recommend
The Original Q Shack
2510 University DrBBQ is a contentious issue in NC but Q Shack never disappoints. Eastern NC style pulled pork, brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, smoked chicken/turkey, and all the sides.
Delivery/takeout option near the house. Awesome chicken & sides. Try the fried yucca and plantains.
31 locals recommend
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
302 Davidson AveDelivery/takeout option near the house. Awesome chicken & sides. Try the fried yucca and plantains.
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveOne of the best breweries in NC!
Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood StGreat place to have a drink outside!
Tons of great restaurants and shops. Stop by Dashi (ramen), Toast (soups/sandwiches), & the Parlour (ice cream).
30 locals recommend
Downtown
Tons of great restaurants and shops. Stop by Dashi (ramen), Toast (soups/sandwiches), & the Parlour (ice cream).
Randy's Pizza
4810 Hope Valley RdNY Style pizza. Pickup or delivery, very close to the house.
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StPelican's SnoBalls
3217 N Roxboro StDurham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill StDame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StSushi Love
2812 Erwin RdToast
345 W Main StDashi
415 E Chapel Hill StRamen!!
Dos Perros
200 N Mangum StNeighborhoods
Amazing place to visit for lots of restaurant options and local shopping. Near Duke University.
8 locals recommend
9th Street
9th StreetAmazing place to visit for lots of restaurant options and local shopping. Near Duke University.
Sightseeing
Local hiking trails. Several entrances--Cole Mill access has some of easiest parking. Another good entrance via Roxboro Rd.
215 locals recommend
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdLocal hiking trails. Several entrances--Cole Mill access has some of easiest parking. Another good entrance via Roxboro Rd.
Awesome place for kids! Butterfly house, science wing, farm animals, train, etc. Our son loves it here.
203 locals recommend
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveAwesome place for kids! Butterfly house, science wing, farm animals, train, etc. Our son loves it here.
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StMovies & concerts!
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StA must visit spot in Durham