I enjoyed a tasty breakfast in a bright and cheery place with pleasant and attentive service. I had a Veggie Omelet and I substituted with egg whites and also was served a hash cake. The omelette was light on the eggy outside and earthy, with lots of healthy spinach. The potatoes were good and the decaf coffee tasted fine. The server, Riley, was upbeat and positive and fun to talk to. This is a good restaurant for a better variation of breakfast in a large dining room with bright service read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - veggie omelette made with egg whites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

How perfect to have Faith as our server on Easter Sunday. Good meal. And cute interior! The mild bacon was a little salty to me and I was hopeful the hash brown would have some seasoning. It was cooked well but just potatoes no salt , pepper or anything. Nice brunch spot. I didn't eat a lot, but if you select meals you may have more flavors. My hubby liked the skillet and cheese grits. He said the OJ was fresh!! Winner-- No wait to be seated !! A definite plus. read more

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We have been going to BBB since day one. Unfortunately the experience has slowly been disappointing. The bartender is noticeably unfriendly and comes across as irritated when asked simple questions about the menu. There is no welcoming attitude, which immediately sets an uncomfortable tone for the visit. On top of that, the cleanliness of the restaurant has a lot to be desired. Tables aren't wiped down properly, the floors looked like they have not been swept in a while, bathrooms are ALWAYS dirty and the bar area is always cluttered and sticky. It's hard to fully enjoy a meal when the environment doesn't feel clean or well-maintained. Breakfast should feel warm and inviting, but at BBB, the experience feels the opposite. With better customer service and more attention to cleanliness, this place could improve significantly. Unfortunately, we wont rush back. read more

My Dad had an appointment at Duke this morning and I took him to Big Bad Breakfast for a sit down breakfast after. He loved it! He ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit and their breakfast potatoes. I ordered steak and eggs with a biscuit and gravy as my side. Everything was delicious! The food came out fast and was perfectly cooked to order. I'm especially impressed that my eggs arrived over medium as ordered. Definitely stop in for breakfast anytime you are in the area! read more

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Big Bad Breakfast in Durham has quickly become one of my favorite breakfast spots in the area. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is familiar in the best way. They are clearly leaning into the look and feel of a classic East Coast diner, with chrome details, comfy booths, and pops of color that give it that nostalgic, lived-in charm. It feels welcoming and casual, but with enough personality to make it feel fresh. The service was excellent. Everyone we interacted with was kind, upbeat, and went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. It felt like they were happy we were there, which always makes the food taste better. I ordered the Creole Omelette, and it was so delicious. This dish was packed with flavor, loaded with shrimp, andouille sausage, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar. Topped with tomato gravy and scallions, it had just the right amount of spice and richness. A perfect diner-style omelette, elevated. My husband kept it simple with the Breakfast Plate and it was still a hit. Two eggs sunny-side up, thick-cut bacon, wheat toast, and a crispy hash cake that I definitely stole a few bites of. Everything was well-executed and satisfying. To drink, I had the Vietnamese Coffee, and it delivered. It was strong, sweet, and full of depth, just how I like it. Big Bad Breakfast nails classic diner vibes with seriously good food. We will absolutely be back. read more

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I arrived at 10:46am on a Sunday for a date. I was told it would be a 10-15 min wait. We only waited about 5 minutes. Sarah was waitress who came a minute after being seated. We got the breakfast margarita and breakfast dude to drink, along with waters. We ordered food at 11:04am. Waitress said cocktails are almost ready. We got the flapjacks to share. I got chicken and waffle plus bacon. My date got mother of all biscuit and grits. The drinks came at 11:13am and food came at 11:17am. All of it was enjoyable with no complaints. I had enough to take home and eat later on that day. Service was good for how busy it was. I liked the back of the staff shirts, it made me giggle. I definitely would return ! read more

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Always an Amazing experience mixed with great food! This time I tried the creole omelet with shrimp, sausage & a variety of vegetables & cheddar cheese along with a tomato gravy that pleasantly surprised me. I also had a side of grits which complemented the meal perfectly. My server was Ashley who had no problem showing off her knowledgeable skills as what was best from the kitchen and it was spot on! It was a beautiful and tranquil morning spent speaking with the staff and savoring the food as well as the atmosphere. I'll come again...(of course!) read more

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I came to town for the Chris Brown concert, and before heading out, my friend and I wanted a good breakfast to wrap up the trip. After checking with the hotel front desk, we decided to try this spot -- and it did not disappoint. It was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday morning, but the service was still great. Our waitress was super polite and even gave us some helpful recommendations. The food was incredibly filling and downright comforting -- the kind of meal that makes you want to take a nap afterward because it's that good. I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in the area! read more

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I came here this past Sunday, right at prime time, at 10:30 am, and the place was hopping. The hostess told us it would be a 15 - 20 minute wait, and asked for my cell number and said, we will get an automated text when our table is ready. We went next door to the rally house to check out the Duke Swag, and 8 minutes later we got the text. Always under promise and over deliver. After sitting for a few minutes, our friendly waitress came over with glasses and asked if had any quesitons, which we did not. I ordered the biscuits with sausage gravy. It was fantastic. The biscuit was flaky and well cooked. It stood up to the fantastic sausage gravy and never got mushy. The gravy was fantastic, it wasnt to pasty, and had tons of sausage crumbles in it. Next time I am in town, I will be back. Keep up the great work. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Biscuit & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We had a really great meal at Big Bad Breakfast! I've previously been to another location & loved it so that's what made us try out this new location. We were seated right away & they had a fun holiday beverage menu. Everyone's biscuits were soft and fluffy, eggs cooked to their liking & the meats were tender. Our waitress was helpful in answering questions about the different types of gravy's & drinks on the menu as well. We will definitely be back! read more

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Unexpected amazing experience. I don't frequent the Durham area too much. I come whenever my boyfriend is here for work. I sat at the bar because I had some work to do and plenty of seating was available. I was greeted immediately by the bartender and she grabbed me a water, cappuccino and I did have a mimosa as well. I was torn on what to order so she recommends the Hash Benny. I've worked in the restaurant industry at some brunch spots and would have never recommended a Benny because it's so hit or miss. BUT this was so damn good. Instead of an English muffin, the base is a crispy hash brown about an inch thick. The ham was a little charred and had good caramelization. It was sweet but savory. Probably one of the best brunch bites I've ever had. The team was really nice. It seemed like everyone was enjoying their shifts and also having fun with the guests. After I wrapped up my work and was speaking with the bartender, come to find out she is the director of operations, who would have thought?! But what I really enjoyed most was that she assisted me without adding in the extras of who she was and really seemed to care about my experience. I hope that this restaurant gets the recognition it deserves and when I'm back in the Durham area, I will come by again. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Hash Benny and a side of tossed greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Stopped here for a really quick bite. The service is wonderful and the biscuit sandwiches are the bomb! The next time we are in Durham, we will definitely stop by again to try more of their distinctly southern menu. read more

While in Durham NC , my wife and I stopped by this place "BBB". We truly enjoyed our meal and the down home service we received from our server. I don't eat meat , so I got this omelette breakfast ( I forget the name but see photo) the atmosphere was great for a morning breakfast and I would recommend this place .. it's family friendly and not to far from Duke University Hospital . read more

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The food is delicious. Clean and nicely decorated. The servers are kind and professional. The food looked the pics on yelp. NICE.

I'm not a super big breakfast person and came here after a long night shift. Server was attentive and friendly and service was pretty quick. I got a skillet and it's deceitfully filling! Toast and spread were good relief from a heavier skillet meal. Took the rest to go and enjoyed it later! read more

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Horrible horrible experience. It was our first time there and the last. Our Food was served cold (eggs); it was tasteless and without and seasoning; we had to ask the bus boy for coffee refill cause our waitress was not to be found and he simply ignored our request. Our Waitess never came to check on us until after 30 minutes when she brought our bill. The portion of french fries was small; cold and overpriced. Overall the food was blah and service below poor. The owner reaches out after you put the review...Note to the owner/manager: train your employees better and make your food better. read more

Came here for breakfast! I got this yard work skillet with a biscuit that was really soft and not too dry~ it was very delicious and super filling! I loved the skillet. The avocado was a nice addition and it made the dish feel less heavy! Service was great! No complaints there The inside was casual and super packed inside. Filled with families eating around and having a good time! read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Yard Work Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Good food and service. The Yard work skillet was tasty. I sub'd the switch for cheddar. Went great with a side of tomato gravy. The oatmeal was good; nothing special, I added honey. Got the shrimp po boy with the side of tomato gravy. The Vietnamese coffee was great, if you like your coffee sweet, add vanilla and you will love it! I wouldn't go out if not way to come here, but definitely would go if I'm the area. read more

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This is a Hidden Jim in the Durham brunch scene. I was blown away how empty this place was. The food was very delicious and the service was great. Not sure why there weren't more people there. They have a spicy bacon, which was very delicious. We decided to split the huevos rancheros grit bowl because it was big enough. We will definitely be back! read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Huevos Rancheros Grit Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Ate here yesterday for a Late Lunch. .The Po Boy was very good, as was the fries and fruit and drink...Leah, the server was very nice and a fan of music. Have eaten here a few times and will definitely be back ...price wa reasonable.... read more

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This food ruined my morning. We ordered skillets to go why do they give you these huge "breakfast" potato chunks like they do in seafood boils? Like I've never went for breakfast and had such big chunks.. in an egg skillet. Usually they are diced into the cute little cubes this is almost comical. The spinach was like in a large clump, they put avocado when I said no avocado, those hash cake things? Disgusting flavor and texture wise idk how this place has certain reviews idk wtf they were eating. The place lacks seasoning & proper kitchen etiquette I include photos to show how non dramatic I'm being. My food was literally in a watery mess which I'm pretty sure was due to not draining the spinach and mushrooms, what kitchen staff doesn't know how to make a damn fried egg with veggies?? Such a simple meal that cost too much with no flavor.. at all, so disappointing. $40 literally wasted we had to go get an actual breakfast elsewhere due to the lack of everything here just don't waste your time or money. read more

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I expected to enjoy a nice simple breakfast but I was pleasantly surprised to encounter complex and delicious flavors with the Biscuit Crumble. The tomato gravy truly elevates the dish and will now be my go-to when I go back. I also had one pancake which was perfectly fluffy and moist. Also our server Jess was phenomenal. She was pleasant and attentive. The decor is simple and cute without being over the top. I'll definitely be back to make my way through the menu. read more

Probably the worst underwhelming breakfast I've had in a long time. This was my first time eating there and I would never eat there again. I had their biscuits and gravy. The sauce was very thick and had a cheesy taste to it. In addition to the food the drinks were bad too. I ordered a mimosa and it was very sour not good at all. However, the service was decent. read more

I don't live in the area, but we came to town for a noon football game this fall, and our little group of fans came here for breakfast. Big Bad Breakfast did not disappoint! I personally had the steak and eggs with a Bloody Mary (with their house-made Bloody Mary mix), but as I looked around the table, everyone's food and drink looked fantastic! The staff was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was well lit, clean, and inviting. If I'm ever back in the area, I will eat here again! read more

I had a nice "Creole" omelet here with attentive service. Was it the best omelet ever? Maybe no. Although, as I dug into it, maybe it was! Spicy shrimp in an omelet, alriiiiiiiite. I must admit, as the photo I provide shows, sauced tomato slices are a strange (bordering on insane) side dish. But, frankly, it it helps with the spiciness! I would get the omelet again and probably something different for the side. But I was put on the spot and saw it on the printed menu! Anyway, really good. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Creole Omelet with side tomatoes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The service here was exceptional! My friend and I came for brunch on a Saturday morning, and not only was our waitress super friendly, welcoming, and sweet, but at least 5 other staff members stopped by our table to make sure we were doing good and enjoying our food while we dined in. All of the employees seemed like wonderful people and I'd say service wise - this was an easy 5/5 experience. Food wise, it was good but I do think the portions were a bit small considering the prices. I ordered a skillet which was fine, but nothing special and a bit lacking in flavor. Overall, I would recommend this place for brunch/breakfast, and was very pleased with the service here. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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went in for brunch around 11:00 am, there was no wait to get seated and the server came out with our drinks fast. Food wise i got the ham po boy, and one of their cold brews. i would rate the cold brew like a 7.5/10 and the sandwich like a 9/10 both very good! would definitely come back to try more of a breakfast type food next time. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Ham Po'Boy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We wanted to try somewhere new in Durham to get brunch after the Sunrise Easter Service at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens near the Duke Chapel. The service was wonderful! Ashlea explained the creative creole flair of the menu well and even offered some homemade hot sauce to go with our meal which was really tasty. The decor here is so cute and the food was delicious. I ordered the creole one late with dressed greens. Definitely try the Red Gravy on whatever you get. read more

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Came here in the mood for an eggs benedict but the flavor was lacking. The sauce didn't have much going for it and was so creamy it was almost nauseating. Maybe the other things on the menu are better. Besides that, it's a solid location and close to campus, close enough that I consider it walkable. No complaints about service, and we were seated very fast. Interior is well lit and bright. The water napkins are awkwardly thin. I won't be back for the eggs benedict but might be back to try something else. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - Egg's benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Don't skip on this place if you're thinking about it. I decided to want breakfast for lunch while visiting friends in Durham. Decided to stop in after looking at their reviews. I ordered kekes breakfast wrap with fries. The server also recommended to get it with jalapeño's and black beans. This was the correct recommendation. It was filling and tasty. I ate the wrap so fast that I had forgotten to take pictures . I also opted for the fries too. They were crispy and soft like how I like them. Service was excellent also. This place is really good though. Next time I'll have to try the grits that were suggested on this visit. read more

First time visiting Durham, N.C. We tried two of the skillets and they were yummy! The atmosphere was welcoming and our server was attentive and kind. read more

It's always been very good here. My go to is one of their omelettes, the pork sausage and a biscuit. Recently had their potatoes with onions, which also were excellent. Prices seem high, but isn't that true everywhere these days. read more

We sat for 15 minutes, and no one ever came to take our order. We watched servers talk to the bartender and laugh and joke, but no one even came to ask us for a drink order. We left, and they said, "Have a good day!" AVOID because the WORKERS DO NOT WANT TO WORK! First time and LAST TIME! Way to win new business! read more

Plenty of parking. The wait time wasn't long. Cute bar area. The restaurant is a nice open area & was very clean. The waitress gave plenty of recommendations. We ordered a variety of things. I do not eat beef & pork so this restaurant was very limited on protein choices. A lot of pork. The grits were good. Prices were average. read more

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This food is AMAZING!!! The serve was really good. Our server was attentive and make great recommendations. The place has nice pictures and cute quotes on the walls. read more

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The food was really good and decent size for the price. Our server was nice but wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. They weren't that busy so it wasn't clear why that happened. It's a nice spot for breakfast though. read more

I had the Red Benny because I love Eggs Benedict Expectations were exceeded! Service was great. Price was reasonable. Definitely a "DO OVER" read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - So good! I ate half before taking the photo! My BAD! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We ordered kind of simple breakfast with biscuits. I would say I've had better biscuits out of the freezer. We ended up getting wheat toast. I kept having to ask servers and other people walking around to refill my coffee to bring me cream . waitress was not very attentive. The overall ambience of the place is really cool with the shirts of the Service wearing and just very very neatly done. Want to put a lot of time and expense into this place without any doubt. read more

Food was amazing and the fact the owner came and spoke with us meant a lot. You could tell that he genuinely cared about his customers. My family has returned since our 1st visit and will continue to keep this place as one of our regulars. Of the staff we've met, they've all been extremely nice & wonderful servers! read more

Service was super and there are so many amazing things to try on this menu! Can't wait to come back