I just left the Bull and Bean restaurant. I ordered a beer and a cup of soup. I never got the cup of soup. I was never told I had to self serve myself for the beer. I left the restaurant without ever getting my soup. And I told him to keep the money I paid for the soup. This may have been a one time incident but obviously I will not go back again.I can't comment on the food because I never got any food. 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

A little over priced for what it is but it was very crowded on a Sunday for breakfast. I had a butternut squash toast and white mocha late which were both pretty good. Good WiFi for studying. read more

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

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I was far from impressed. They're not friendly at all . I was at the counter reading the menu when the employee behind the counter grabbed it from me to give to another customer even though there was a pile of menus in front of him. We decided to go somewhere else to eat. read more

As a first time customer 5 stars is an understatement compared to how great the food was here. The service, great. I ordered a latte with lavender but ended up being switched to rose because they ran out but were so great at being quick with the change. I got the combo with pancakes and French toast and WOW! Both were so fresh and complimented each other so well put together. Ask me if I recommend this place??? Absolutely I recommend coming here, I'll be coming back so soon. read more

This is like a micro review and maybe a public service announcement for avocado toast enthusiasts everywhere. I went here one day to try their avocado toast and I'm just honestly not impressed. I sort of feel like avocado toasts can be like the "wedge salad" of menu items. Wedge salads are inexpensive salads (lettuce, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, dressing) and steakhouses make a killing selling that for $$$. Don't get me wrong, a great quality wedge salad tastes amazing. But their quality isn't the same everywhere (but their prices are always high). Which leads me to the avocado toast here. It's basically avocado with lemon juice, sea salt, topped with some kind of reddish seasoning and placed on bread for $7. The seasoning on my avocado toast was uneven (see pic), meaning you can have one bite with no seasoning at all and another bite that has more flavor. The one I had could probably use a tiny pinch more salt. Whenever I see avocado toast on a menu, I love to see what a restaurant's take is on it. For example, Rise offers one with avocado, tomato, fried egg, and crispy onions. Saint & Co does one with radishes and microherbs. See my review of "Mad Martha's Cafe" in Massachusetts to see the largest avocado toast ever (it had avocado, poach eggs, jalapenos, smoked salmon, etc.) Happy & Hale does an avocado toast that...uhhhh...actually it's pretty similar to Bull and Bean's. My main point is an avocado toast should be special. And if it isn't special, it would probably resemble something I'd be eating at home. My group and I also tried the waffles benedict (ok), eggs benedict (ok), and a vegetarian breakfast bowl (awesome!). Not a bad place to bring a group. The menu is diverse and there are tons of seats. read more

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This is a cute little cafe by the Post Office. They serve breakfast all day. The sandwich I had (Turkey and Brie) was delicious. I'm glad you can choose to have your sandwich on a croissant from Guglhupf Bakery. Yum! My latte was also tasty. read more

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

I come here several days a week. However today pissed me off and not sure ill be back. I open my emails and there's an email from these people saying i paid for a huge boxed lunch order of almost $1000. Not mine. I was immediately livid so i call and she nonchalantly tells me she billed me instead of another person with my name. It was like no big deal to her when she could've sent me an email telling me there was a mistake instead of me getting so angry i cant breathe. That's what angers me the most she didn't care and acted like its no big deal. She did say sorry but it didn't seem very sincere. None of the people who work there are particularly friendly. Not rude but not friendly either. read more

This is a pretty good place for lunch with weekly specials, salads and sandwiches, that has something for everyone. Vegetarian items are available and breakfast menu is plentiful. I had the Rachel sandwich and it's probably the best I've had in a long time. The kale salad didn't knock it out of the park for me but I wasn't expecting it too but it was a healthy choice that was okay if you're sure you love kale. I would definitely stop by if I'm in the area as it's affordable and fast without being greasy. Nice place. read more

I ordered the famous loaded hashbrowns with a side of bacon strips and the pineapple mango smoothie. This restaurant is mainly self serve aside from the hostess delivering your meal. The food was fair, however, the smoothie was pretty good. Once your dining experience is complete, you bus your table and leave. I gave a 3 star rating because I didn't enjoy the hands approach; it felt like I was at sit in "drive thru" restaurant. read more

I wanted a dish from the Brunch Special menu but they were sold out of a few selections. The dish I did order was ok. The mimosa was delicious. read more

Bull and Bean - Strawberry Mango Mimosa - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We're always looking for new coffee shops with good food, and this place looks to be the new favorite. The space is large and inviting. Decorations are eclectic but charming and warm with lots of sunlight. It's a nice place to stop in for a quick bite or stay to work or read. We both had iced coffee (made with frozen coffee ice cubes!), which hit the spot. She had the veggie scramble and I had the Turkey and Brie sandwich. The food is simple, but it was tasty, fresh, and fast. Just good food done right. We can't wait to go back! read more

Bull and Bean - Turkey and Brie Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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A few days ago I got a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. There was no cheese, two pieces of bacon, and seemingly 5 eggs on here. I called the restaurant because it had been over an hour and a half. My sandwich was cold and after taking a few bites I realized the eggs didn't taste cooked all the way. I ended up getting sick about an hour later. read more

Bull and Bean - Bacon Egg, Meat and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The food was great years ago but the service is currently unfriendly. I sat for several minutes waiting to order sitting at the bar across from the register. Finally someone came over and said I had to order at the register. Well, I'm already sitting at the bar with the register right on front of me. Why can't you take my order? I walked out and ate next door. read more

Good food, slow on service though it was a Sunday. I received my food rather quickly but my friend waited over 15 minutes beyond the time I received my food to receive hers though we ordered at the same time. read more

The food was great. We got the eggs benedict and it was very tasty; however, the service was at best mediocre. We weren't brought any silverware and we were told to go to the back to get it, and there weren't enough for the both of us. read more

After seeing their Instagram posts for months I finally got to try this spot out. When you enter it's a very cute small deli-type shop with locally made goods like nut butters and candy. You then go order at the counter and take your seat. I got the Vegan Hash but with 2 sunny side eggs instead of tofu and added avocado. Amazing! So much flavor!!! My fiancé got the regular Loaded Hash and loved it. He is one who can put down a ton of food but even this was a little too much for his brunch! Great flavor, good price and awesome Counter Culture coffee to accompany! read more

The food here is great every time I go! I have had the BLT sandwich, soup and salads there. They always make things fresh and they have yummy cookies to take home. Their ice tea is also great! I am lactose intolerant and they have always been really accommodating. They also have yummy vegan treats so I didn't feel left out at all! I would def eat here again! read more

Went to this place on "I'm hungry pick something". Atmosphere was cool order at the counter pick your own seating. Food was fresh, hot, and good. I thought it was a little pricey, but overall it was good food. Forgot to mention they have outdoor seating which was nice. Service at the counter was very helpful to an indecisive person pick their lunch.Parking lot was a little crazy though hard to find a spot. read more

Bull and Bean - Sweet tea and latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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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".

Will try dinner next to them and hopefully they will get it done. Will definitely be back again at some point as I think they deserve a second chance. read more

Bull and Bean - I officially quit trying to get eggs scrambled soft after 3 times asking her to go tell chef. 2nd try worked after showing them a photo - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Delicious even as delivery during these odd times. You can't go wrong with any dish that has salmon. I am a big fan of their smoothies (which deliver well!) and the French toast is good to. The mozzarella that they use is excellent and their caprese sandwich (with pesto and tomatoes) though not at all unique is deliciously executed. I can't wait to eat in again, but for now their delivery is great. read more

I've been here a couple of times for brunch with friends, and I have to say that I quite like the food. It's got a hipster-y feel, like much of Durham, but it's pleasantly decorated. There are paintings around the restaurant from local artists and pictures of the owner's family. Like Foster's, there are also several grocery goods (honey, cheese straws, etc.) that you can purchase while waiting to order. As for the food, it's always been good but never really excellent. Your typical brunch foods like eggs benedict, bagel with lox, pancakes, etc. The portions are generous and in accordance with the price, and I have gone away every single time feeling full and satisfied. In my opinion, the menu isn't quite as adventurous as Gulghupf nor as homey as Foster's. However, the food is delicious for its price, and the atmosphere is pleasant. Not on a list of must try if you're visiting, but certainly check this place out if you're a local! read more

Best breakfast spot in Durham. I'm GF/DF and have eaten here multiple times without fail and without ever getting sick. Lovely space and staff who is accommodating. read more

Solid breakfast and brunch spot in Durham! Quality food, sizable portions and wide selection on the menu. My favorite is their poached egg dishes! Great coffee too. Comfortable seating area and friendly staff. read more

Was absolutely amazing even for delivery with all the COVID mess transpiring! I'm very picky when I mix food as this was but it all went together so well. I would honestly make this a staple for every weekend if I lived closer. I will get this again for sure! read more

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

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

Bull and Bean is a hidden gem in Durham! They have breakfast and lunch options for everyone. You order first then sit. read more

Bull and Bean - Red, white and blue French Toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We love finding local places in Durham that support other local businesses as well as have quality food. I was really excited to order grits and I decided to get them with pulled pork and have 2 eggs over easy. The food exceeded my expectations! Every part of my meal was so fresh! We also ordered a side of sausage which was also amazing. Two of the managers are wonderful, Juliana and Elizabeth, and they really want to make sure you feel at home and are happy with your food and service! I wish I would have got a photo of the eggs on top but it still looks (and tasted) delicious! read more

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

Food was amazing, coffee, beer, wine, mimosa. Finally found a good breakfast location. read more

Bull and Bean - Great selection of breakfast foods and mimosa and beer! - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Bull Street Gourmet & Market is an awesome little cafe/lunch spot a short distance off of 15-501. It is a great place to grab a coffee and read a book or study. I found it to be a good spot to have a delicious working lunch. The cafe is cozy and has good size tables for working. They have a good selection of coffee (I believe they serve Counter Culture) and other warm beverages. Their iced coffee has coffee ice cubes so that your coffee does not get watered down. I got the matcha tea latte, which was my first experience with this drink. Although it was a bit chalky, the drink itself was delicious. The menu at Bull Street Gourmet & Market is extensive. I had trouble narrowing down my lunch options because there were so many good choices. They serve breakfast all day which adds to the indecisiveness. I ended settling on the Brown Rice, Egg, and Avocado Bowl. It was hearty, tasty, and great for the cold rainy day. The food came out quick and the service was friendly. I would definitely recommend coming in for a meal or just for a warm beverage. It was quiet enough to get some work done, but it wasn't so quiet that you felt like you couldn't sit down and have a conversation with a group of friends. read more

Bull and Bean - Matcha tea latte (Bull Street Gourmet & Market, Durham, NC) - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Cozy space with wifi and couches, I'd love to come back again the next time I'm in the mood to work at a cafe. The food was good, but not amazing. I got the rice bowl with egg and vegetables, which was a lot heavier than I expected it to be. I expected it to be more like a healthy quinoa bowl, but the meal was much more carb heavy. I also got a latte with soy milk - they seem to use counter culture beans which I wasn't a huge fan of (if you're looking for good coffee definitely go to Joe Van Gogh instead). My friend ordered a breakfast platter which was well portioned, and his croissant looked amazing. I also liked that many local favorites such as Big Spoon Roasters PB is available here, as well as a large selection of wine. read more

Bull and Bean - Rice bowl with mushrooms, bell peppers, scallions, and egg - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I think the pictures kind of speak for themselves... but in case you need more convincing, this is by far my FAR the best grits bowl I had over two weeks in North Carolina. read more

Bull and Bean - Grits Bowl Double Espresso Shot - Sandwiches Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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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.

We tried this place because we had a Durham Offline coupon and figured why not? The website's menu felt disorganized and you really have to dig around to find information about the different offerings. Then when we tried to order, there were several options that were on the menu but not available to order which was annoying. I ended up ordering the smoked turkey with cranberry mayo. Was disappointed to see there weren't simple side options to add one (no chips options to go with the sandwich?). The sandwich was fairly average, but nothing to write home about. Overall, I'd come back if a friend suggested we go there, but not a place I'd seek out on my own again. read more

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

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I'm new to the area and stumbled upon Bull & Bean...it is a cutie-pa-tootie cafe with beautiful decor and super delicious eats...it's petite, so it gets crowded, especially on the weekends, but table turnover is pretty quick, all things considered (make sure you look around instead of just trying to take a peek from the register area/while waiting in line). Love this place. It's my fav cafe from the Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham areas combined Thanks Bull & Bean!! read more

This place seems to have rebranded as Bull and Bean Cafe, though doesn't look like anything has changed. Website redirects to the Bull and Bean site, and the menu looks to be the same. Plenty of breakfast and brunch options, and a fair number of sandwiches and lunch offerings. You order at the front register and then can find a table and eat there inside, head to one of the outdoor tables, or just wait for your order and take off with it. I opted for the club sandwich, which was really quite good. A healthy helping of bacon, avocado, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and some pickled red onion. Different but delicious. Will definitely be back here to try more of their stuff! read more

I've been here a few times and have yet to find anything I didn't like about it. The employees were so happy that we were there and so enthusiastic and it just showed they enjoyed what they did! The sandwiches are all great and I would highly recommend the berry smoothie. There is a great ambiance to the store and it's in such a nice location with plenty of parking. read more

Quality of the food was amazing. Slightly overpriced but it was the lack of customer service that makes me not want to return. Not much help with the menu, no silverware, no check ups, and had to get up a lot of times for questions. read more