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    Bull and Bean

    3.8 (328 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    BULL AND BEAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Y C.

    We came over the weekend to check out this place and I will say, prepare to wait. You order and pay at the counter then hope that there's a table available for you to sit on. I usually don't like places like this because people hold tables while they order or stay too long with no tables to sit at. However, by the time we ordered, there was one table available, so we lucked out! We were a party of four. I will mention there is a sitting bar area for parties of 1 or maybe 2 max, since people leave empty seats in between them. I ordered a latte when I ordered my food, but it unfortunately came towards the end of our meal. So, everyone had to wait for me to finish it, before we could leave. No pressure on this day as the power went out, so people that were waiting on the line or food, had to leave, which was a bummer. Not the restaurants fault, of course. Ok, onto the food review. I will say the food was half good. I will explain. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was delicious. The loaded steak and eggs also really good. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for the French toast which unfortunately was waaay too sweet and sugary and the red velvet table cakes, which were smothered in cream filling and topped with whipped cream. Waaay too much, to the point that we couldn't really enjoy them. I will post pics here, not that you can taste it based on a pic, but you could see it. Not to say that someone might not enjoy all that sweet, but for us, a bit too much. Those red velvet pancakes were on a different menu, and were not on the original menu, in case you try to find them on their site. This is a you do it all restaurant. Once you order, you get your own napkins, drinks (not coffees), silverware, etc. They bring your food and that's it. Not sure I would come back but happy I tried it.

    Grits Bowl
    Monica M.

    Mmm mmm good. Cute little cafe style breakfast/brunch spot. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They'll bring your food out when ready. The eggs Benedict was on point with flavor. Delicious hollandaise sauce though the egg was a little overcooked and not as runny as I usually prefer. The hash browns needed a lot of salt and pepper to get them up to flavor. The grits, however were delicious. Creamy cheesy goodness. Get here early on weekends, seating gets taken pretty quickly and we were stuck with a small table with little elbow room.

    Hangover Sandwhich
    Rachel S.

    Still a cute brunch spot!! This time I ordered a 3 Egg omelette with my choice of veggies and a side of grits! A main course and a latte run a total between $15-$20.

    Big Bull breakfast and a mocha latte
    Lee S.

    Top end breakfast options. Fast service for a place that does a lot of business. Comfortable and ample seating both indoors and out. Ideal feel for a diner.

    Perfect Big Bull Breakfast
    Ciera R.

    I got the big bull breakfast and it was so yummy and sooooo much food. The ooey gooey butter cake was so rich too much for me. I cannot wait to come again.

    Half Roast Beef Sandwich with half the Charleston $13
    Chrissy A.

    Had lunch here today with the bestie. I had never been but she had for breakfast and said she enjoyed it. The parking was a little busy during lunch hour...I had to circle a couple of times to find a spot. It shares a parking lot with a post office a couple of other eateries. The interior was cute but the acoustics made it a bit noisy. You go up to the front to order your food. They ask for a tip but all they do is punch in your order and bring your food. You have to get your own drink, napkins and silverware as well as bus your own dishes. I got half the Roast Beef sandwich with half of the Charleston salad. The sandwich was good...respectable ratio of meat and cheese. The salad was alright but this may sound odd, but it had a bit too much goat cheese. Like, almost made the salad DRY. And the balsamic vinaigrette was thicker than I'm used to. But it was decent for $13. Bestie got the Turkey & Brie with the Chappy. She said it was OK but not as good as their breakfast. An OK option for lunch but I feel there are may more options to try in the area.

    Iced chai and smores latte

    Food was great, coffee incredible. Try the smores latte!!!! Staff are kind and friendly.

    Jennifer H.

    I treated myself breakfast today and got myself a chai latte and the huevos rancheros! I was there early enough that there was ample seating. There was no line, service was efficient and tasted really good! Thank you for a nice meal!

    Natika G.

    I love discovering new restaurants! This place is so adorable! They have plenty of seating inside and outside. They offer a variety of healthy options! I went for lunch and had the shrimp and kale salad! The wait was a little long but there were a a lot of people inside. Service was decent; however I did not enjoy my salad. It had potential but was very dry and needed more dressing.

    Steak and eggs with loaded hash on the side
    Kentrel M.

    I wanted to take the time to review this restaurant because I had such a great experience. I got the steak, eggs, hash, peppers,onions , and cheese. While I know this is a simple meal you can mess it up trust me! I got the steak medium well and the eggs are over medium the flavors melded together so well. The steak is just so thick and delicious. I got my food super fast and the staff were so friendly. To state this because this means something in a town with so many restaurant, and places that do breakfast I came back for the first time since 2019 and it's not because it's not really good. I promise I will be back much soon the parking lot is huge as well and special parking for takeout orders only! The restaurant has outside space and the drinks were pouring this morning it's always fun seeing a full restaurant!! Thank you!!!

    Grits Bowl with Shrimp
    JJ C.

    Atmosphere: Bull and Bean is a brunch spot in Durham with a laid-back and relaxed feel. A nice spot to meet up with friends for a casual meal! It wasn't too busy when we arrived, but it may get difficult to find seating during peak brunch hours. Service: We ordered to-go and our food came out relatively quickly. If you're dining in, you order at the counter, and food is brought to your table. Food: We ordered the Grits Bowl with Shrimp and the Cuban Sandwich. We were big fans of the Grits Bowl! It was just cheesy enough and had a great balance of vegetables in addition to the juicy shrimp. The Cuban Sandwich was filling, and the pickles and dijon mustard gave a nice tangy flavor. While the sandwich was a bit salty, it was a solid pick overall. Overall: With great meals both for dine-in and takeout, Bull and Bean is a solid spot for brunch in Durham. We're looking forward to coming back and trying their specials!

    Egg, Meat and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
    Shanelle Y.

    My friend and I came for the first time to try their Sunday brunch. The menu is pretty extensive and they offer and variety of different items. I chose a simple egg and meat sandwich and it came out pretty fast. The sandwich was yummy and not too expensive. I would for sure come back to try out their other items!

    Loaded Steak And Eggs
    Dontae B.

    Listen have you ever kissed the forehead of an angel? Yeah it's up there with that... Ok let me back up and simplify what I'm trying to say ... THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! And I'm a foodie. I had the breakfast burrito, i was sad when i finished it ... if I'm not mistaken and small tear may have came in my right eye... my wife had the Loaded Steak And Eggs and listen she's a cooking woman and she enjoyed her meal, enjoyed it so must she ate 99% of the steak before she even offered me a piece of it... we love to try new places and we are glad we chose here...and i only gave it 4 stars because no one is perfect

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    Nice place. Good coffee and food. Staff could use some energy though. Not super friendly but it may have been an "off day".

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    Great food, fast service. Good mix of healthy and traditional. I'll definitely be back.

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    We always get a great breakfast here and it's a nice clean place. People are friendly and it's easy to park even when it's very busy.

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    Ask the Community - Bull and Bean

    Do i need to make a reservation on sundays?

    I don't believe they take reservations. It's a fast casual restaurant.

    Do you do events, like birthday parties?

    We do! Call our cafe and speak with Elizabeth or email bullandbeancatering@gmail.com We can work with you on special orders that aren’t on the catering menu.

    Hello! I'm Park willton, are you still Available for a Catering Services?

    Yes! We do corporate catering Mon-Friday. You can call the café and speak w Elizabeth or Rosa or email bullandbeancafe@gmail.com. Thanks!

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