We really enjoyed breakfast here! We ordered a burrito with vegan sausage, a pancake, creole omelet without andouille, breakfast dude drink with vodka, cold brew, and kahlua, and a screwdriver. The omelet was too salty but the tomato gravy helped cut that. The servers were friendly and attentive. There's quite a bit space indoors with booths, tables, and a bar and a few seats outside. I would definitely return to try something else. The prices weren't too expensive either. read more

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

Grace was an excellent server! I asked her to pick a Benny for me and the Jack Benny is AMAZING! Also don't miss out on the house made hot sauce. read more

Bad Breakfast in Durham was outstanding! The service was top-notch--our wait staff were friendly, attentive, and clearly knew both the menu and the local area. The food was absolutely delicious and brought me right back to my childhood breakfast table. Every bite felt comforting and fulfilling. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Durham. If you're looking for a good, solid country breakfast at a reasonable price with genuine Southern hospitality, this is the place! Thank you to the physical therapist-in-training ( forgot her name) for an excellent dining experience. read more

Food is GREAT! We had pancakes, eggs, bacon... Service was excellent! Jessica, the waitress, made sure we were always good, was extremely friendly and caring. read more

The best breakfast place !! They know how to cook eggs right. Accommodations are honoured and done very well. 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

Big Bad Breakfast is exceptional! The food is legit, our server Tysen was outstanding and the vibe is fun. Every time we fly into Durham, we come to BBB! You won't regret it. read more

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Elmo's, when it comes to omelettes, you've met your match. Headed to Elmo's for a later breakfast and it was an out-the-door wait. After a quick breakfast search we found BBB and saw the reviews. Off we went. The first thing that struck us is that this delightful restaurant is much bigger than it appears from the outside. Yes, they were busy but we were just a party of two so we were seated right away. Immediately greeted by a lovely young woman, Leah. From beginning to end she was terrific. Attentive but not hovering and conversational. She helped make our experience delightful. The ambiance and decor is calm. Now, the food. One of the best omelettes I've ever had. I'm not sure what kind of ham they use but it's delicious. Asking for light cheese can be very subjective. But they pulled it off perfectly. The mushrooms and spinach I added were wonderfully fresh and sautéed. Even the coffee was something special. They call it their "Crankshaft" blend. I took a cup to go it was that good. My wife had the Big Bad Skillet which she enjoyed very much. Too much for one sitting so she took some home. This was a grand surprise and looking forward to going back an exploring the menu further. By the way, the history of the restaurant is quite impressive. I mean James Beard impressive emanating from New Orleans. read more

"Breakfast and some lunch food on Erwin Road right off Duke's West Campus" Came here for lunch on a Friday with some colleagues. This is the site of the old "Another Broken Egg" cafe, and it seems like the theme was basically retained-- this venue is only open for breakfast and lunch, and is mostly breakfast foods. The venue is bright and airy, though some of the decor was a little odd (like the giant artsy poster that said "LARD"). I think they're still working out some of the kinks on timing/ flow, or maybe they were short-staffed-- we arrived and waited by the door for almost 5 minutes until I finally flagged someone down and asked if we should seat ourselves. The person seemed surprised that no one was up front seating folks. I ordered the "screamin' demon" fried chicken breast sandwich, and others at my table had some of the skillets or the avocado toast. It took a surprisingly long time to get the food (for a breakfast/ lunch place)-- almost 30 minutes. But the good news was the sandwich was quite good, albeit a tiny bit smaller than I had expected. The taste of the ingredients blended in an excellent way, and it was piping hot (temperature). For the side, I got the crispy hash cake, which was two large hashbrowns, and they were delicious. Everyone in my party seemed happy with their scrambles or avocado toast-- many of them didn't even finish their dishes and had leftovers for later. Our server was good on checking on us and refilling waters, too. The price was fair-- not cheap, but not "very high". I confess I was nervous that their menu online didn't have prices-- ha ha. I think the fried chicken breast sandwich with one side was around $15. Yes, more expensive than fast food, but around what one might pay at a sit-down sandwich or burger place for the same. I would have loved the fresh orange juice, but the $6 price was a bit steep. Overall, it was good-- I'd go back, and maybe try some of the breakfast dishes if earlier in the day. read more

Front greeter was very on point and very friendly. Our server Ashley was super sweet and chefs cooked up our dishes nice and hot with plenty of flavor. Outstanding biscuits that were fluffy and moist. Our Jack Benny was great and I loved the hash cake. Also enjoyed the low country skillet - tasty shrimp and sausage Will definitely come again. Staff did an excellent job! read more

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Delicious Big Bad Crumble-biscuit crumble on top of grits,eggs,tomatoe gravy and bacon. So good I had to come back before i went home to NY. read more

Big Bad Breakfast - Durham - This was the Big Bad Crumble.Delicious biscuit crumble on top of eggs,grits,tomatoes gravy bacon was so good . So good I had to come again. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

LARD HAVE MERY...Leah R. was was FANTASTIC!! BEST service EVER!! So friendly and helpful in making our first experience here great. Food was AMAZING and LEAH R made sure it was cooked just the way I ordered. Definitely would come back again...and recommend if you haven't tried it...you NEED to come...and if she is working, ASK FOR LEAH R...you won't be disappointed!! A++++ read more

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Best Belgian waffle I've ever had. The place has a very welcoming vibe, overall very inviting. Or service was fantastic, Tyson was great, responsive, attentive and very personable. This is our family's favorite breakfast place. read more

I really loved the food here! We tried the creole omlet, which came with an incredible tomato gravy that tasted like a creamy tomato soup, and the Belgian waffle with spicy bacon added. I highly recommend trying the bruleed grapefruit as a side because it SLAPPEDDD! Not only was the breakfast amazing, but their staff was great - they gave us the best recommendations. read more

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Excellent service. The food was very good. Very nice. Bright colors here. I had the scramble was very good. My wife got the avocado toast. She said it was great and no way you could walk away hungry cause it was huge. read more

Came here so excited to see BBB had come to Durham. I'd been to different locations in Mississippi and SC but this one is now the closest one for me. The service was great, we had kind staff! I was disappointed by the food. I ordered the Mother of biscuits which I've had before when I went to the Charleston location. They first made it with American cheese when it is supposed to come with cheddar so I had to send it back. The second one they sent out definitely wasn't as pretty as the first, I unfortunately didn't get a picture to compare the 2. Some aspects of it were good but the sandwich was overpowered by the chicken because it was so over seasoned. I'm glad I had it before coming here or else I don't think I'd consider coming back to BBB. My boyfriend had the pancakes and bacon. He liked the bacon wasn't taken aback by the pancakes. I think because this location is still pretty new maybe that played a factor behind the quality of food but I do hope they improve soon. read more

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Great service! Food was excellent. Loved the shrimp and grits. Only complaint is I wish I had more grits. The steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The ambiance was family friendly. The seating was spacious so unlike some some other breakfast spots that are congested. I would definitely recommend read more

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Steak steak eggs and salad and biscuit delicious Chloe was very professional and wonderful job and great recommendations Very nice inside and it comes with a bar too pretty cool read more

The location is prime time for Saturday morning. We didn't have an extended wait, food was amazing, and Ashleys knowledge of the menu made easy menu selection. We will return! 02BullCity read more

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It was very delicious! I had the Jack Benny with a Big Bad Breakfast Dude, highly recommend. read more

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The food was amazing, customer service was excellent.. I would recommend this place highly.. I'm from Butler Pa. So when we travel again to Durham this is where we will eat breakfast.. read more

Big bad breakfast was a good vibe. The chicken was the star of the show, very crispy and seasoned. Tomato gravy was not something I'd typically choose but there was pork in the other gravy, not my style. I used syrup for my biscuit instead. The chicken and waffles very tasty, we did have to request regular syrup as they typically come with molasses syrup which is too thick in my opinion. Quick service brunch and not too much of a crowd. Will make sure to return to try more gems! read more

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First time visiting BBB. The waitress and host were both very friendly and attentive. The waitress gave her recommendations on her favorite menu items. I got the BLT omelet with the tomato sauce with grits and a side of biscuit and gravy. I would visit again for sure. Give it a try! read more

One of my favorite places to eat Sunday morning with my family. The food is great! The service is good, and the ambiance is chill and busy for the most part. Would recommend it if you've never tired! read more

We went here on a whim (we actually passed it on the way to a different restaurant and something told me to stop there instead). So glad I did because it absolutely wowed us! My daughter got French toast and bacon. Both were insanely good. It was presented beautifully in a heart shape, which made her so happy. It was so crispy and the perfect amount of sweetness and so much delicious flavor. As a diabetic, I had to be more carb-concious and forego the sweet options. A self-proclaimed Caesar salad connoisseur, I decided to go that route. I did fried chicken and added bacon. Wow. It was so delicious!! Our server was very friendly and attentive and the restaurant had a very comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. Can't wait to come back and try more menu items! read more

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Big bad breakfast has become our staple in Durham! This place has it all- GREAT food, AMAZING service and right next to Duke. Our 2 year old always brings havoc and everyone here is so nice and helpful. She loves the diner setting, it's so homey. Shoutout to Tyson for amazing service and Shaleah for great drinks! read more

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

Amazing food and service. We went on Mother's Day and as crowded as it was we only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table The BLT Omlet was amazing! read more

A waffle you can take home to your mother. Pleasant place to consume said waffle before you even have a chance to.

Breakfast or lunch all day. I had eggs, chicken sausage, hash, cakes, whole wheat, toast, and green tea. Everything was wonderful. My waitress, jazz, was fantastic. read more

This was ok, but definitely chain restaurant quality. I had the eggs benedict--the sauce was super rich but not that tasty. It came on toast instead of an English muffin. The ham was very thick and there was too much of it. If you are looking for a big, not too healthy breakfast, this is a good place. I should have read the description first. read more

We (two adults and one teen) stopped in here for breakfast and really enjoyed it. It was our first time. We were not surprised that it was busy, but we got in there early enough in the day to avoid the crazy rush. The service was great, the food quality was outstanding and the food came out pretty quickly. The hash brown/pancake was really good. We will make sure we stop here again when next in Durham. read more

The food here is delicious! I wouldn't definitely recommend to my friends and family. The set up is very nice! And my waitress was very helpful and friendly! read more

Food was mid, the floors were not clean, paper and little stuff here and there. Could be cleaner for sure. The food seemed overpriced, for what I spent I regret going and should have gone to first watch instead. Gave an overall feel of Waffle House with a price tag of First Watch. We paid $80 for 2 chickens biscuits, 2 coffees, and 2 kid meals. read more

Another great breakfast at Big Bad Breakfast atmosphere wonderful the waitstaff very attentive food came out hot and delicious as always again this is my best recommendation for breakfast in Durham 0 read more

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Service and food. Steak was made to order. The biscuits were to die for with the blueberry jelly

Had a moderate wait but was worth it. Ordered a great low country scramble with potatoes, sausage, and shrimp. Unfortunately no pictures because it looked too good. Biscuits and homemade jam was the cherry on top! Would definitely go back! Casual environment. read more

Food was good chicken and waffles. Service was good with Isaiah Drinks were meh! Omelet was good read more

Stopped in for a late breakfast after going for a test at Duke Hospital. I was pleasantly surprised. It has that brunch restaurant chain feel that is both good and bad (think Snooze or First Watch), pretty good quality but menu items that sound a little more exciting than they are. My first experience (though almost certainly not my last) at BBB was better, I thought the food was great and the service was earnestly nice. I had the BLT omelette, which I loved, the bacon worked really well, though I don't remember much if any Tomatoes, but still great. I was really impressed with the side of lettuce greens, the dressing was really inspired, a lot more than the soggy lettuce I was expecting. I didn't try anything else (and was also surprised they did not have hot tea available at a breakfast restaurant) but the service, omelette and side salad were definitely five stars. read more

We were in town for a wedding and tried Big Bad Breakfast on a whim. I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was grea, and the staff was amazing. Ashlea was our server and she was wonderful. 10 out of 10 on every front. Side note, she suggested the French toast and it was the best French toast I've ever ha! Highly recommend. read more