Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Thai Cafe
2501 University DrA classic local spot for thai food.
Fun local spot for tacos and burritos with sustainable-produced fillings. Toppings bar.
67 locals recommend
NUVOTACO
2512 University Dr Fun local spot for tacos and burritos with sustainable-produced fillings. Toppings bar.
Authentic German fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have a wonderful bakery with bread and baked goods.
Closed on Mondays.
128 locals recommend
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Authentic German fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have a wonderful bakery with bread and baked goods.
Closed on Mondays.
Great for sandwiches, salads, and a drink. Roof setting makes a great nighttime treat. Also, good for coffee and a donut for breakfast.
33 locals recommend
GRUB Durham
1200 W Chapel Hill StGreat for sandwiches, salads, and a drink. Roof setting makes a great nighttime treat. Also, good for coffee and a donut for breakfast.
Local place for authentic Mexican! Outdoor seating, or take-out.
21 locals recommend
Taqueria La Vaquita
2700 Chapel Hill RdLocal place for authentic Mexican! Outdoor seating, or take-out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery and beer store combined. Fun spot for a draft and some conversation.
22 locals recommend
Beer Study
2501 University Dr Local brewery and beer store combined. Fun spot for a draft and some conversation.
Wine authorities offers wine from small, sustainable producers but is still affordable. If you are a wine lover, it is a must. Free tastings on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
10 locals recommend
Wine Authorities Durham ~ Wine Shop
2501 University Dr Wine authorities offers wine from small, sustainable producers but is still affordable. If you are a wine lover, it is a must. Free tastings on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
Essentials
Food Lion
3415 Avent Ferry RdDurham Co-op Market offers local and sustainable groceries. They have a hot bar and salad bar every day, and offer a $3 meal on Thursday nights.
52 locals recommend
Durham Co-op Market
1111 W Chapel Hill St Durham Co-op Market offers local and sustainable groceries. They have a hot bar and salad bar every day, and offer a $3 meal on Thursday nights.
Parks & Nature
This is Duke University's botanical gardens. It is a great place to see local plants but also a great space for a picnic or to enjoy your book.
378 locals recommend
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson St This is Duke University's botanical gardens. It is a great place to see local plants but also a great space for a picnic or to enjoy your book.
Arts & Culture
Nasher Museum of Art
2001 Campus Drive See the current exhibits at Duke University's art museum.
Entertainment & Activities
The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd