Very unassuming from the outside, but great ambiance inside. Loads of tables, gifty stuff on shelves dividing seating areas gives some privacy. Only had coffee and tea, but my friend said they do great food, and the lunchtime crowd was huge. read more

Was pleasantly surprised that Bull and Bean was having their 10 year anniversary specials this past weekend. The steak was tender and cooked well and the eggs were yummy, but the hash browns were pretty salty. My friends said theirs was either ok or under-seasoned and potatoes are my favorite part of brunch. The coffee was good but my friend said her matcha didn't taste like matcha at all. Am looking forward to coming back to try other menu items! read more

Bull and Bean - Cappuccino - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I decided to give this place a second try and I'm glad I did! I need to revise my previous review as it seems that before I ordered the wrong items. This time I ordered the loaded hash browns and an iced coffee. The hash browns were absolutely delicious and the iced coffee was probably the best I've ever had! read more

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The food here was absolutely amazing! I came for lunch and couldn't decide between a salad or a sandwich so I decided on both. The kitchen sink salad today had shrimp on it and it was one of the tastiest salads I've had in a while! So much flavor and texture that I really only barely needed the dressing. The chicken salad sandwich was very good too but the salad was for sure the star for me. I also got an iced chai latte with oatmilk and I only felt it could have been more flavorful. It could be a combo of the oatmilk substitute or the ice melting. I will for sure be back soon! read more

Bull and Bean - Shrimp kitchen sink salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Hmmm... my review is somewhere between a 2-2.5. I really wanted to love this place! First impression: It's a cute, cozy place in a really nice luxe plaza. Also, have you seen the post office over there? WOW. We made a reservation since we were told that's how they are operating during Covid. When we arrived, it wasn't busy at all and there were only 3-4 other tables full. Service was kind of awkward throughout but I didn't let that affect my rating. Food was less than average, eggs had an odd taste to them to the point where I didn't eat one (keep in mind I enjoy Waffle House). Potatoes were dry as well as the tablecake (pancake) tasted like it was 2 days old. I don't know if I didn't get the right thing or what, but this was their "Bull Breakfast". My friend got the salmon benedict and seemed to enjoy that more than I did my meal. I didn't complain at all, but really I wouldn't come back here again. There's way too many good breakfast places. read more

This is a casual eatery where you seat yourself, order at a counter, and gather your own drinks, silverware, etc. I loved it, and we got our food so fast! I had the French toast with berries. The French toast had good flavor, and the berries and whipped cream on top were fresh. The Turkey sausage was also delicious. The menu had plenty of options and the serving sizes were definitely very generous. Definitely recommend for breakfast/brunch! read more

Bull and Bean - Lavender berry French toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

EXTREMELY busy on Saturday morning. Had the turkey and brie sandwich... good amount of turkey, but could have used twice as much brie. My wife really enjoyed her smoked salmon bagel and pumpkin latte. read more

Positives: French toast was delicious! Hash browns (shredded) were ok, but needed a bigger plate for the amount of hash browns that were on it. My daughter had blueberry pancakes, which were huge and she said were really good. Bacon was crisp, just like I like it. Negatives: There needs to be signage or something to let new customers know that this is a self-service restaurant. There's a lot going on in this place and a lot to see (pastries/desserts at side of counter, merchandise at front of restaurant, items for purchase in the fridge.) Didn't know where the menus nor silverware were located and had to ask for the table to be cleaned. The food is good and I would like to return to try one of their sandwiches. The cashier was friendly. read more

Bull and Bean - Food! - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is phenomenal!!! The food is outstanding! Fresh baked rolls, the portion sizes and the Price!! The staff is friendly and the food comes out hot and quick! It's a really cute place that also offers a variety of pastries and coffee!! They serve from breakfast to lunch to dinner and there is nothing that has been left of any plate for our party of 14!! The GM Nathan is wonderful!! There is not one thing bad I can say except to run and not walk to come here you will not be disappointed!! read more

DELICIOUS French toast!! On the sweet side but I couldn't stop eating it. I had the Perfect Big Bull Breakfast which is a meal for 2 but lets you sample the pancake, French toast, hash browns, eggs and protein. Everything was so good - the pancake and hash browns too. I'll be back again and again! read more

Make sure if you go in the winter to bundle up. The only thing weaker than their coffee is their furnace. Anyway the food is not great. The people who work there are very nice. And the atmosphere is nice. read more

Had a terrific veggie burger, one of today's specials! Please consider putting it on your regular menu read more

Had brunch there and really enjoyed it. Realized that it is very self serve. You go up and place your order then go find your drink and silver. Bus your dishes at the end. But the atmosphere is charming and the food was delicious. Be aware that the specials and the daily menu are similar so you need to specify which one you want. Got the wrong one but it was still yummy so lesson learned and no big deal. Nice variety of menu options so everyone will find something they like. Only suggestion is to have more menus available for new patrons! read more

"A-OK" seems to be the perfect classification for it. Had the rice bowl with egg, avocado, mushrooms and peppers. Maybe there was too much oil used to stir fry the mushrooms and peppers and to cook the eggs, because the bowl was too rich in an greasy sort of way. Things were salted properly though. I may come back again to try something else, but I feel like places like BSGM, like Foster's Market or Parker and Otis, seem to be similar in food quality, but with a smaller adjoined market than Foster's or P&O. read more

Bull and Bean - Grain bowl with egg and avocado, peppers on the side - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

What a great find off of Yelp. My wife and I were searching for a new place for breakfast and boy did we hit a home run. Fun, youthful, family atmosphere. The place is not big to be sure so it feels very crowded in a good kind of way. There's a protocol for dining. Go to the register and order and pay. Take your number and find a table inside or out. You fetch your napkins, tableware, soft drinks, water and coffee. If you want a specialty coffee they will bring it to you. After you're finished you bus your own table to a station in the back of the restaurant. Now, for the food. Absolutely delicious. My wife had the Brioche French toast and I had the Italian Breakfast Skillet. The Skillet was incredibly flavorful and generous with all of the fresh ingredients served piping hot. There was nothing left on my wife's plate except a bit of the generous amount of whipped cream on her French toast. Not that there was anything left to take home, but there was I'd go fetch a to-go box. You can bet we'll be back! read more

I ordered, what I believed, would be a regular breakfast sandwich. I ordered an egg, sausage and cheese on white bread. The sausage seemed to have a unusual amount of spices that were very strong. It seemed to be something more than sage. I was unable to eat the sandwich with the sausage. The egg and cheese were delicious. read more

This truly is a nice and quant restaurant/diner with friendly staff who pride themselves in a quality product for the customers consumption. This was actually my 3rd time eating here. The Steak Eggs and loaded Hashbrown breakfast is a item to have for brunch. Today my wife and I had Phil's favorite BLT with Avocado. Perfect for someone not wanting to much or too little and my wife ordered the Chicken Philly. The greedy me wished I order that. It was so great and the chicken was so tender. I would definitely recommend this spot. I would advise that tables are first come first serve in a sense you seat yourself. The would be the only downfall if any but service is fast and typically waiting for a table is not long. read more

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Food= fair Coffee= awful - basically water Service= good Ambiance= good Doubt I'd return read more

Hands down the most pathetic excuse for a reuben sandwich I have ever had! The old Wendy's commercial applies to this sandwich. "Where's the beef?" The two very thin slices of grilled corn beef was just enough corn beef to technically qualify this mess as a rueben. Why would you grill corn beef so that it is on its way to jerky? The other sandwich we ordered was the turkey and brie which was just average, but it at least had enough meat that you didn't have to hunt for it. The staff will not win any welcoming and friendly awards either. read more

Short version: Bull and Bean offered up a very nice Saturday brunch experience. Enjoyed the steak and eggs, the eatery/market atmosphere, and the whole visit...thumbs up. The Deets: Starting off a day out in Durham with Melissa O. and Robert O., we decided to hit Bull and Bean for a Saturday brunch. Bull and Bean do Saturday and Sunday brunch from 8am-3pm per the menu. Walking in, the atmosphere is bright and very clean, very nicely done. They have a nice market and cooler to select from if you are not there for a meal, as well. Being as we wanted brunch, we got our menus and perused our choices. Their workflow is going to the counter and ordering, paying, then getting a number to carry to your seat so you can get your order delivered when ready. We chose the bar, always my personal favorite, to sit at after placing our orders. I went for the brunch special menu item of steak and eggs with loaded hash, and enjoyed my skim latte and mimosa beverages while waiting for my order to come up. The latte was exceptionally great actually. The steak and eggs were very good...steak came out perfectly as ordered, not too much spice or seasoning which allowed the real meat flavor to come through, I like that. Eggs were scrambled well, as ordered, and I enjoyed them. The loaded hash browns were OK, usually I'm not a fan of too much in my hash browns but they were not bad. In all, I liked my brunch visit here at Bull and Bean, and would drop by here again if the chance came. I am a fan! read more

Bull and Bean - Steak and eggs with loaded hash brunch feature, accompanied by skim latte and mimosa. - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had never heard of this place but saw it after leaving the Shannon Rd post office. I was pleasantly surprised to find they offered more than coffee because I was hungry. I ordered the Grits bowl with shrimp and 2 eggs over medium with regular coffee. My daughter ordered the salmon toast, side of cheesy grits, and a iced lavendar latte. She was satisfied with her order. My food was fine but...bland. I added S&P and still bland. If I ever come back, I will try something else. Maybe a safe choice like bagle and a specialty coffee instead of the regular coffee. It's a nice place though. read more

We were up for a quick trip to Duke University and stumbled upon this gem! The place is quaint and the customer service is great. The food comes out fast and hot and the spicy Mexican Mocha Latte was fantastic!! It had a kick at the back of your throat after you drank it! I thoroughly enjoyed this place and recommend it to anyone who wants good food and drinks! read more

Bull and Bean - Spicy Mexican Mocha Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I went to the Bull and Bean yesterday for the best pizza I've had in a long time! I had a Margarita pizza with some Bull beer. The beer was very good and refreshing. Check it out for yourself. They have 10 inch pizzas available. read more

Bull and Bean is a must go if you're in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. We went on a Wednesday at 10am so it was not as busy as we can imagine the weekend would be. The service was also exceptional. The two ladies that took our orders were so pleasant. It took about 10-15 minutes for our food to come out. I had forgotten my card at home and was hoping they had Apple Pay- long and behold- they DO have Apple Pay available! So convenient. The matcha iced tea and iced caramel mocha is a must. The food was fantastic! I ordered the egg, avocado and cauliflower rice- which was to die for. Two meals, and extra side order and two drinks totaled to about $41 with tip which wasn't bad at all. The location was nice but finding parking was pretty difficult, considering it wasn't that busy as it was a Wednesday. I can only imagine trying to find parking during the weekend. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience! We will be back! read more

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Got to eat here as a result of being an Offline member. The restaurant was available for dine in only for this event so I cannot speak for crowding. Delicious food. Regarding ordering it seems like you order at the counter and they bring it you you but you are responsible for getting any condiments or beverages. Good value for the amount of food and generous mimosas. read more

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Cute location, good food and incredibly tasty and strong cold brew. They do coffee ice cubes so the iced coffee stays strong. The service is good and it is a hidden gem. read more

I can't believe I haven eaten here sooner. Everything is exceptional. Great atmosphere. My only complaint is they ran out of a dessert I wanted! Lesson learned--come early! read more

I've been here three times and have gotten the same thing each time which is great bc I love the order BUT there are so many other things in the menu I want to try!! Cute location with indoor and outdoor seating. Gets very busy on weekdays brunch time. My favorite is the avocado toast with all the fixings- bacon, egg and tomatoes on some delicious bread It's even good as a take out. Counter culture coffee. They have a lot of other options including bowls that i really want to try and have heard are awesome. Dog friendly outside. Eco friendly inside. On the pricier end for brunch but probably worth the quality. Good for small groups or take out. read more

Bull and Bean - Avocado Toast with all the fixings - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I found out about Bull and Bean from my Offline membership, and I'm so glad I did! I've gotten something different every time I've been and never been disappointed. I would especially recommend their BLT! The place itself is also really cute while still feeling casual. I absolutely love stopping by for a quick brunch read more

Talk about a frustrating experience! It took 40 minutes to get our food and it wasn't even busy. I guess they forgot our order. I had to go inside and check. Paid way too much for this frustration. Save yourself the headache! Too many good brunch places around. read more

As always, this place was fantastic for brunch! The staff are so nice and helpful. There were a bunch of people there for brunch, but it wasn't hard to find a table for two. I brought my baby and they had a chair for him. There was plenty of space around us, and I don't think anyone around us felt cramped with his high chair there. I got the Strawberry Mocha French toast, which was fantastic. Perfect portion, versatile flavors, and well cooked. I highly recommend taking family, friends, and anybody to this restaurant! It's definitely a place you can return to again and again. read more

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Grabbed a weekend breakfast, coming slightly before 10:30. I was glad I did because right afterwards there was a rush of customers and the place filled quickly. Parking isn't an issue since it's located in a strip mall. They have a neat indoor decoration/setup. I ordered the Berry Açaí Bowl and a coconut cake. The bowl was smaller than I thought it would be but it was delicious. The coconut cake had a delicious frosting though the cake itself was not as moist as I would have liked. read more

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I really enjoyed the Valentine's Day special at Bull and Bean. The curbside service was great and got me in and out super quickly. My only complaint is that the French toast doesn't come with a side of eggs and breakfast meat.... I was still hungry after eating the French toast. I look forward to trying the coffee from here because I've heard it's very good. read more

Bull and Bean - Strawberry mocha French toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We were very pleasantly surprised during our last visit for Sunday brunch. We had stopped in years ago when it had just opened a different name (Bull Market or something like that). At the time we found the food offerings (sandwiches, some baked goods) to be pretty average. On our last visit, we thought it was much, much better. I enjoyed my breakfast burrito and left feeling full and satisfied. I can see why they're developing a local following. read more

Bull and Bean - Breakfast burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went here for breakfast this morning for the first time and overall I really enjoyed it here. It's a bit difficult to find parking because there are so many other good places in the plaza, but that wasn't that big of a deal. Let me just say that Bull and Bean is the absolute cutest cafe shop. I love what they did with the redecoration and their coffee cups. I ended up ordering a breakfast plate and my boyfriend the brisket hash. It did come out a bit pricier than expected, but the quality is amazing. They also let me substitute my choice of protein for tofu which I really appreciate. We ordered an orange juice (which was so delicious and fresh) and a hot chocolate (I have to come back for this because definitely one of the best I've had in a while!). read more

Bull and Bean - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We grabbed food here during Covid times, so I can't really speak to the atmosphere so my review is based on a few breakfast food items & coffee. Hangover breakfast sandwich: super super good! I honestly feel like the "hangover" name is a bit misleading since this wasn't typical greasy hangover food ..& was honestly too good to be hangover food. Comes w all the things and they don't skimp! The mayo is as well. Deff recommend! Grits: disclaimer- I'm not from the south so I havent had my fair share of grits, but I thought these were delicious and my (Atlanta native) boyfriend agreed. Super creamy, good flavor, and thick! Hashbrowns: these were OK, but I also ate them without ketchup or sauce. Definitely good flavor and fried nicely. Breakfast sandwiches on sourdough w meat: my boyfriend had these (2) and liked them a lot as its a pretty straightforward meal. Again, they did not skimp on the fillings! Coffee: I'm sad to say this is my only food complaint. We got an iced coffee (20oz only size) and it was mostly whole milk rather than coffee. My boyfriend liked it, but I had to run to another local place to grab a new coffee. Overall - we ordered a 20oz coffee, hangover breakfast sandwich, side grits, side hash towns, 2 breakfast sandwiches w meat = $39. It's a bit pricey but all of the food seems handmade and we were definitely full. read more

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OMG!! The BEST pizza!!! I ate the whole thing!!!! The Locally craft beer was excellent as well - I had 2 glasses. The restaurant was exceptionally clean and the service was 100% spot-on! I could eat here everyday!! read more

I love this place. It's very close to my house, and it's never obscenely busy like Fosters or Guglehupf. Parking is fine on weekends, but can get a little crowded during the week with a lunchtime rush. My husband and I probably eat here once a month for a weekend lunch. I tend to always order the half and half combo. I have loved every soup of the day that I've tried (a delicious chunky tomato once, and a vegan chili another time). Sandwiches I return to time and time again are the chicken salad or the turkey & brie. My absolute favorite salad is the kale salad, but I have enjoyed all the ones that I have tried. I have heard their coffee bar has almond milk as an option, which makes me happy. I keep going back to the Diet Dr Pepper from the fountain, though, as that's not super-common and I love it. I love the little shop up front, with Moon Dance soap products, Big Spoon Roasters peanut butters, and other local favorites. If you want to grab a quick local gift this place has got your back. Their dessert case is always so temping- I once grabbed a box of brownie bites to share at a work meeting and they were instantly devoured. I love the whole prepared-food section, too- you can grab tonight's dinner to go! I love having a cute, fun, casual lunch place with lots of healthy options so close to my home and office. I also love how it's family owned- there are family photos on some of the walls, and sometimes you'll see signs referencing family stuff, which is just so cute. Sure the prices are more than what it costs to eat at home, but they have to keep the lights on! Bull Street isn't trying to win some exotic foods award, or blow you away with presentation- they're trying to serve healthy and delicious food. I think they're succeeding! read more

I woke up with a heavy craving for brunch so I hopped onto Yelp. By Yelp, I found Bull and Bean! Parking: It was a little difficult since it was extremely busy in the little plaza, but I managed. Ordering: You walk in, go to the counter, and order. Pretty simple. The cashier was nice and helpful. Food: I ordered the Waffle Benedict, a side of hashbrowns, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Everything was so delicious. The hollandaise sauce was so good with the crispy bacon. I only like to eat bacon when it's in biscuits, but this bacon was delicious. The hashbrowns were slightly soggy. The fresh orange juice was delicious. My friend ordered the veggie omelette but was kind of disappointed. He said it was slightly underwhelming and when I tried it, I agreed. Price: My total came out to $18.54. Yeah, pricy, but I was very full after and I wanted to try a little bit of everything since it was my first time here. Atmosphere: I really like the atmosphere here. Everybody seemed so happy and cheery. Lots of light from the windows poured in and the overall layout is really nice. There is a lot of room (i.e. many tables and there's a bar area to sit). I'm docking off a star because of the utensils. The utensils we grabbed (first and second time) were still very dirty with remnants of their past food adventure. Overall, I'd definitely come back and try other new things. read more

Bull and Bean - Waffle Benedict + side of hashbrowns (the hashbrowns were on a separate plate, but I combined the plates for more room on the table). - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I am going to start with the positives first. The space is gorgeous. They have large tables and enough space to hold big groups. Me and my husband paid a visit today and ordered from their Sunday brunch menu. We ordered a berry bowl, French toast, and vegan loaded hash browns. We also got a couple of drinks. The açaí bowl (berry bowl) and the brioche French toast tasted really good. It tasted the way it is supposed to and was loaded with fresh fruits. The drinks (matcha latte and chai latte) were pretty lukewarm and could have done with little more heat. The ordering process is pretty straight-forward. You order at the counter and they deliver it to your table. Coming to the negative, I found a piece of meat as well as scrambled egg in the "vegan" hash browns. I was completely put off by this. Cross-contamination in any form is no in my books. We did let one of the waitresses know about it. Will I go again? - Nope, not after what I have experienced. read more

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