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    Firehouse Subs

    3.8 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Fast Food, Delis
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Meatball sub on wheat bread
    Kamilah H.

    I ordered the meatball sub on wheat bread (7-8 inch) and it was delicious! The bread was perfectly toasted but not too hard, the meatballs were flavorful, and the cheese was just right. Plus, it had the perfect amount of marinara sauce.

    Smoked Turkey Breast, chips and cookie
    Valerie B.

    I give the store one star because they missed up on my order. I ordered Smoked Turkey Breast with 2 bags of potato chips and 2 oatmeal cookie. They put 1 bag of potato chips & 1 cookie. So now I have to physically go to the store and get the chips and cookie. I called the store and whoever I spoke to was not helpful.

    A fake fingernail
    Jesse H.

    I picked up a salad from this firehouse today and after I took a bite I felt something hard. I spit it out and it was a woman's pink fingernail. I am so disgusted and disappointed I will never eat here again.

    Maurice R.

    Came in here after the Duke basketball game with my family. I was instantly greeted by staff, the environment was so nice. Walked in and smelled the fresh subs being cooked. I tried the turkey bacon each sub with a side of chilli. So superb. I recommend trying the new Cherry Lime-Aid! Quite tasty!

    Large Hook and ladder with wheat
    Kalvin K.

    Great firehouse close to the Durham VA hospital. I was in the area and decided to head over there for lunch. It's like all firehouse locations, food is good and staff was friendly.

    Ted F.

    It was a little cluttered and messy. Food seemed to take longer than it should to come out considering. Firehouse has a distinct type of sub just like other companies and really doesn't change from location to location. My issue was the seating and service, I've had better!

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    The Common Market  - Durham

    The Common Market - Durham

    4.4(70 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Sandwiches were great. Live the choices on drinks with a lot of craft options. Outdoor seating was…read moreclean and comfortable.

    Met my bestie here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. Parked on the street because I didn't…read morerealize that they have a dedicated parking lot but it was free so I was unbothered by it. As you enter there is a sign that tells you to go look at the menu board, pick out your drink, and go back to the counter to order. I grabbed a diet coke, and ordered a Common Cobb. I was a bit surprise when my total came to $18, as my salad was only $14 but I guess I should have paid attention that my bottle of soda was over $3. How much are the fountain drinks, I wonder? I found us a table inside since it was a bit hot that day (there is also plenty of seating outside AND inside if you go downstairs). The table and floor were messy but someone quickly came to clean it for me. They called our names over the loudspeaker and my best friend went to go get our food. She got the MotherClucker. Our food was REALLY good. If you like Cobb salad, you will definitely like this one. The chicken was pan seared perfectly, the vinaigrette was perfectly tangy and the bleu cheese was especially excellent. My friend's chicken sandwich has SO MUCH chicken salad on it. Impressive. There was so many neat items to see in the place. The murals were great, there were some cute retail spaces, a coffee bar up front, a bar downstairs, and ice cream outside! Unfortunately my bestie and I had too much to talk about so we didn't check it out as much as I otherwise wood. I would definitely try this place again!

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    The Common Market  - Durham - Mid bloom coffee... pretty solid!

    Mid bloom coffee... pretty solid!

    The Common Market  - Durham - Gnarly sandwich

    Gnarly sandwich

    The Common Market  - Durham

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    Parker & Otis - BEC on sourdough + pimento cheese, iced pumpkin vanilla oat latte - lifewithhanny

    Parker & Otis

    4.3(577 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I don't know how I've never eater at Parker and Otis before, man I've been missing out!!…read more I was the first in line on a lovely Saturday afternoon, but wow that quickly changed. By the time I placed my order, at least 10 other people had come in. Since it was my first time, I asked for suggestions, Randy was so helpful. I was so hungry and everything sounded really good. I ordered the Shrimp BLT, a Fluffernutter Latte and a Ham & Cheese Croissant (for breakfast tomorrow). Oh my stars, the Shrimp BLT was pure perfection, every bite. The coffee was so good. There's plenty of seating inside and outside! It's super cute inside. The store part has all the cutest and neatest stuff and the food part has so many options. They even have grab and go items. They serve breakfast until 2:30. I'm already planning my next visit!!! Shoutout to Brian for making sure I had a great experience as well!!

    Stopped into Parker & Otis on a Saturday morning while exploring Durham, and it was absolutely…read morebustling! It's a really fun store to wander through if you enjoy browsing. They have a huge variety of items--from home goods and specialty foods to books, toys, kitchen items, and unique gifts. If you're specifically looking for locally made Durham souvenirs, there aren't a ton of local artisan items, but there are still some fun Durham-themed finds. I picked up an adorable "Meet Me in Durham" sticker that made the perfect keepsake from my summer here. Definitely worth stopping in if you're downtown and have some time to explore. Plan for a crowd on Saturday mornings, but it's part of the lively atmosphere!

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    Parker & Otis - Corndog sponge - lifewithhanny

    Corndog sponge - lifewithhanny

    Parker & Otis - Cheddar biscuit with bacon and egg

    Cheddar biscuit with bacon and egg

    Parker & Otis - The cutest cards!!

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    The cutest cards!!

    Lula and Sadie’s - Corned beef hash and mimosa

    Lula and Sadie’s

    3.9(238 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Y'all. This is truly a gem. A dear friend and I are having…read morea girls' weekend in Durham and were looking for an unpretentious dinner spot with great food. We frikkin' found it! Quaint, spotless, Frank Sinatra & Sam Cooke playing thru the speakers, a lovely server & bartender, and the food... For mains, I had the Duck Gumbo with a side of collards & my friend had the Angry Yard Bird Mac & Cheese. Everything was an impressively elevated version of familiar comfort food. BUT, Y'ALL, we shared the fried green tomatoes for a starter. Now, I've eaten fried green tomatoes many times in many, many places. These were the best I've ever had. Hands down. No contest. The pimento cheese just takes them to an entirely different level. I'm sure I'll be thinking about them long after I leave NC. Ugh. Can you make friends with food and then miss it when you're away? Apparently so. For your own sake, get yourself to Lula and Sadie's and order those fried green tomatoes.

    Great Food, Great Service & Definitely Worth Another Visit…read more We visited Lula and Sadie's in Durham around brunch time and were pleasantly surprised that we had access to the full menu. The restaurant has a warm, inviting feel. The tables are a little closer together than I personally prefer, but it wasn't busy during our visit, so we never felt crowded. Our waiter, Jack, was fantastic--attentive without hovering and full of great recommendations. We started with the mimosa flight and chose strawberry, orange, cranberry, and apple cider. First of all, these were generous pours! Every flavor was delicious, and I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying some of the others. For our appetizer, we ordered the Oysters Rockefeller, and this was probably the biggest surprise of the meal. Their version features a fried oyster with pimento cheese, and somehow the pimento cheese stole the show! I never would have thought to put the two together, but it absolutely works. This is already on my must-order-again list. For my entrée, I had the cowboy steak cooked medium, and it was flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The dinosaur kale was seasoned well, but those smashed golden potatoes deserve their own moment. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and rosemary with just the right amount of crispiness--they were easily one of my favorite things on the plate. We also tried the pork chop special. The portion was huge and it looked amazing when it arrived. Unfortunately, because the chop was so thick, portions of it were very undercooked. The flavor was definitely there, but the uneven cook made it much less appetizing than it otherwise would have been. With the execution corrected, I could see this being a great dish. We added sides of potato salad and mac & cheese, and both were very tasty. By dessert, we were completely full, so everything came home with us. The strawberry lemonade Bundt cake was moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet--exactly how I like a dessert. The banana pudding was just okay. It didn't seem as fresh as the rest of the meal, and the wafers were already very soggy. So, is Lula and Sadie's a perfect 5/5 for me? Not quite yet. The undercooked pork chop and banana pudding kept it from getting there. But overall, we had a really enjoyable dining experience with several standout dishes and excellent service. We'll absolutely be back--if for nothing else, I need another mimosa flight and those Oysters Rockefeller! But really, I'm looking forward to eating my way through more of the menu.

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    Lula and Sadie’s - Chicken and grits

    Chicken and grits

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    Rose's

    Rose's

    4.0(532 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    We used to love Roses. But we have now banned it from our rotation…read more Food is still great but incredibly slow service - both dine in and take out - multiple times we've waited 20+ min beyond the estimated ready time for take out and 30 min after ordering for our food. I understand everyone is understaffed but just adjust your expected ready time online to set expectations. We've also had several unfriendly servers who make you feel like you're imposing on them / it's your fault when they bring out wrong food. Mr and Mrs Meddis - please improve your operations, it's a bummer to no longer visit your establishment.

    This is my new favorite spot in Durham! Rose's Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets is hands-down one of my…read morefavorite places to eat in the area. The food is creative, comforting, and full of bold flavors -- you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. The dumplings are delicate and perfectly seasoned, the handmade noodles have great texture, and the desserts are absolutely incredible (don't skip them!). I came here for the first time and ordered a steamed meat bun, the winter sweet potato salad, the House Iced Jasmine Tea and for dessert I got the citrus upside down cake. The food and dessert were fantastic, but the jasmine tea was not my favorite, but that does not mean it was bad. It was just not my favorite flavor. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere feels warm and inviting, and everything is clearly made with love. Whether you're out for a casual dinner or a special night with friends, you can't go wrong with Rose's. By the way, the restroom is beautiful and clean. The only small issue is parking. There is no street parking, but there is a public paid parking lot about a block from it. Overall, highly recommend!

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    Rose's - Inside

    Inside

    Rose's - Onigiri for the lovers

    Onigiri for the lovers

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    Hand pulled noodles

    The Federal - Poutine

    The Federal

    3.9(453 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Good vibes all around, I feel like the Federal is the kind of bar that could be good anytime of day…read moreor night. They have impressive hours and serve food late into the night. Thank god for places like this for those of us who want to eat past 9pm. We sat at a table rather than the bar and our waitress was just the sweetest. The wines available impressed for a place that is more of a gastropub/dive bar. I just wanted a quick pre dinner glass of wine and I also admired the menu because it had a decent selection of veg options, like I could see myself hungry as an animal late at night and do well enough here. My dining companion's nachos were an absurdly huge portion, considering the reasonable price. I didn't know places like this even existed anymore!

    Pretty meh bar food. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, but when I asked which side I should get…read morewith my chicken sandwich, it was highly recommended that I order their twice-fried Fed Fries over their other fried options, as they are made from scratch, rather than being shipped in frozen in bags. I had high hopes, but there is reason why fries made from fresh potatoes aren't widely offered at restaurants and it's mostly bc they have so much water content and easily come out soggy. And these came out exactly that way - soggy and limp. The chicken sandwich I ordered was a special, limited time offering, and it was also ok. It was advertised as having a slaw on top and that's a strong word for what was served. When I think slaw, I think robust, crunchy veggies with some vinegar bite and while I got a bit of that, it wasn't enough to balance out the fried, savoriness of the breaded chicken patty and bbq sauce. Service was friendly, but I wouldn't say they went above and beyond. I was eating alone at the bar, and I'm usually accustomed to more touch points than I got here, but it wasn't bad. I they checked in more, I may have felt more comfortable bringing up my dissatisfaction with the fries. Beer selection (on tap) was only ok. Definitely a personal preference but I wouldn't say say they had a wide variety of beer styles to select from - at least while I was there. Giving two stars bc I won't come back here on purpose - especially by myself.

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    The Federal
    The Federal - Cuban Sandwich

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    Cuban Sandwich

    Lakewood Social - Whipped Ricotta and Curry Fries

    Lakewood Social

    4.4(53 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I have been to the spot several time in various guises. It's a great location. This iteration seems…read morelike the best for the area: it's very family friendly, with tons of games and playground area for the younger set. I came at 5:45 on a Monday (because no other places are open on Mondays!), and was one of maybe four me. In the place. The rest were moms with one or two (or more!) kids, some waiting for dad to join them after work. I ate in a covered patio that in a few months will be too hot to endure. But tonight, mid-March, it's a sunny delight. I ordered a smashburger and a Kingstown Negroni. Drae stirred my drink and out the order in, and it arrived with fries just minutes later. Juicy double patty burger, caramelized onions, cheese, salt & pepper fries. Fresh and very tasty. WiFi was fast, music was smooth but subdued. (Think Sade and Barry White dueling. Wish I wasn't alone!) Kids were everywhere, but very well-behaved and in explore mode, which I find adorable! There are outside areas covered in open or tarps, clear flexi-glass walled off areas, and true "indoor" places you can watch TV in. Everything from Top Gear to REN & Stimpy. A great way to spend an early dinner/very late lunch.

    Very intrigued by the unique menu so decided to stop by for dinner on Friday late afternoon…read more Very large open area both inside and outside. Casual with various seating options booths, chairs, benches. Very kid friendly, there were many young children running around inside and outside. My only negative would be the amount of flies around the food and landing on your food while you're eating. Service was great, fast and friendly. I appreciated the ordering system. You could order from the bar or order from the unique QR CODE attached to each table. You could close out from your phone or the bar. Staff brings out your drink and food order according to your unique QR code id. Food was amazing! Can't wait to come back and try something different. I had the smash burger with regular fries and the peach ginger non alcoholic drink (very yummy).

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    Lakewood Social - Kimchi grilled cheese!

    Kimchi grilled cheese!

    Lakewood Social

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