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    Gizmo Brew Works - Durham

    4.8 (23 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Once Upon A Time In Mexico. YUM!
    Kate M.

    We visited a few breweries on our trip to North Carolina and this one had to be our favorite. They had a great beer selection, friendly staff, and we just loved the vibes of the places. All of the tables had been painted by artists and it was just a really fun setting. It's on a second floor and is located right by a few different restaurants so that worked perfect for us as we just came right upstairs after having dinner. Gizmo Brew Works will for sure be on our list to come back to when we visit again!

    Lauren M.

    Nice chill spot to hang out and enjoy some drinks! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! We enjoyed picking fun beers for a flight. They also had some Bartender's Brewology pints on special for $5. These were a mix of 2 beers or a beer and a seltzer. We tried one and it was tasty!

    Stephanie J.

    Gizmo has their third location in Durham. It's in a neat spot with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. The beer and game selections were good. You can also buy games and merchandise. If you are in the area, it's definitely worth checking it out. Cheers!

    Danielle C.

    Lots of local beers on tap! Gizmo offers both an indoor space as well as a spacious balcony. The balcony is perfect for those summer evenings when you're looking to unwind and watch the sunset with a bev. There are also activities offered almost on a daily basis (music bingo, trivia, crafternoons, DJ nights), and they also have board games and puzzles! Attached is a quick snapshot of an adorable little plant puzzle I completed (on my own) at Gizmo.

    Black Stiletto
    Anna P.

    I'm so excited Gizmo has a location in Durham now! It's also in a great area with other local businesses and there's a parking lot! I tried the following beers: Hibiscus Lavender Ginger Beer, Renaissance Man (a pumpkin coffee ale) and a Black Stiletto Stout. They were all delicious! I also enjoyed the live music outside but wish it wasn't so loud because it was very difficult to hold conversations with people.

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    Langston H.

    Thursday's is Vinyl Night at Gizmo's Brewery, Durham, NC. I Just Found & Bought Three Classic R&B / Soul Records Tonight. Their Specials Include $4 Pints Complimentary to Bartenders Choice. This Content Was Provided By Created Memories LLC Media Company ©.

    Durham "Pickle" building
    Bruce G.

    Pretty cool and chill place to hang out and drink some brews in South Durham. They are fairly new and pretty hidden but are located above BB's chicken in the University Hill area. You can sit outside or inside and I had a few of their "Dad Jokes" Pilsner which went down easily on a sultry Summer evening. On the outside porch area there is a nice view of the Durham "pickle" building (see pict). There are also QR codes on the tables where you can order some chicken sandwiches at BB's below and have it ready when you are finished downing a few brews!

    Flight Choices
    Nicole M.

    After dinner at BBs my fiancé and I headed to Gizmos for a few beers. New places I always have to do a flight so I can get an idea of what beers a brewery has. Service was great and loved the seating. Being on a patio with the sun setting was top tier. Flight holder is so cute with the cog! We tried 6 different beers which gave us a good variety. Service was great and fast. Beers were good. Loved the new releases they had this month. Scovilliaus Maximus was delicious. Hoping that more Fall beers come soon, bc Oktoberfest wasn't a fave of mine. Still will come back to see what else is new.

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    Amazing brews! We came to watch a game and I loved the outdoor seating. So many brew options and the staff was wonderful!

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    Great atmosphere, views, service. Good beer selection and creative brewer combination drinks. Would recommend to anyone

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    Good vibes and good beer!! My boyfriend and I love this place! Try the Earle grey latte beer it's very good!

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    Awesome place! Love the beers and the outdoor space. It's so good to have a brewery in this area.

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    Great brews, great vibes. Tuesday night trivia is a must!

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    You can enjoy the indoor space, games, and AC, or take it outside on the patio overlooking University Hill.

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    Guglhupf Bakery & Restaurant

    Guglhupf Bakery & Restaurant

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Great vibes and great food! Stopped by for brunch on a Sunday morning. They don't open until 9…read morewhich was surprising. We got there early enough that parking and the wait wasn't an issue, but on our way out it looked rough. The vegan breakfast sandwich was great! I was impressed with the iced vanilla latte as well. Overall a great breakfast spot.

    On a road trip with my friend and we wanted a light snack before lunch. We saw Guglhupf bakery and…read morerestaurant so we decided to stop by the bakery section. We went during early lunch hours. It is busy here,seems like a locals favorite for brunch. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor patio is beautifully decorated. The bakery shop sold alot of in house food products such as housed German sausages and jam. Also local made beverages;the kombucha "Lavendar Dreams" is light and refreshing to drink etc.. I tried the chocolate croissant (crisp but not too crispy,chocolate stuffed filling not jam) and the ham and cheese pretzel( delicous pretzel:ate everything;bread part is savory and soft). Our first visit here I'd say this place makes a great brunch place. You can either stop by for breakfast,lunch or a light snack from the bakery shop. Service wasnt the best here. We informed the cashier that it was our first time here. Knowing that,they kept on stating is that all?.. Everytime am asking about a item and deciding what to try. I understand it is rush hour and can get busy but I felt truly rushed.

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    Eastcut Sandwich Bar - Durham - Chicken Parmigiana with burrata and marinara

    Eastcut Sandwich Bar - Durham

    4.4(388 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    EASTCUT completely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Clifford's Cutlet (no tomato), the McSteak,…read moreand three chocolate chunk sea salt cookies--and every single thing was incredible. The sandwiches were packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and the bread was soft with just the right texture. The Clifford's Cutlet was crispy and delicious, while the McSteak was rich, cheesy, and seriously satisfying. And those chocolate chunk sea salt cookies? Absolutely phenomenal. Soft, gooey, and the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Everything arrived fresh, and I was already thinking about what I want to order next before I finished eating. If you're debating whether to try EASTCUT, do it. This was easily a 10/10 meal, and I'll definitely be ordering again.

    Yum! After touring Duke my daughter and I were hungry. We…read morethought about eating in their amazing dining hall, but i suggested we go elsewhere since she'd be eating there all week for a tennis camp. Yelp told me this delicious sandwich shop was just 5 minutes away, which seemed like the perfect option. It was a hot summer day and I couldn't believe how many people were sitting outside in the heat. We got the last table in the air conditioned inside, which made me happy. We placed our orders at the counter: - The Jane for me - Pine Street Pimento for my daughter and a bag of chips (salt & vinegar for me) for both! We did the smaller size sandwiches which were still quite large, but we were quite hungry and finished them off. They were so good that I even thought about coming back for lunch the next day, but knew there were plenty of delicious restaurants in the area to try. However, i'll come again when back in the area!

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    Durham Beer Garden - Something for everyone!

    Durham Beer Garden

    4.4(14 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    I recently visited the Durham Beer Garden after work with a friend/coworker for an impromptu after…read morework drink. At work she mentioned visiting and how great it was, so off we went! I'm so impressed with this place! Upon entering I thought it was just a bar and bottle shop. That was impressive enough given their massive selection, but the place then goes on and on into a big indoor space and a huge outdoor space. The bottle shop area literally has something for everyone with drinks on display broken down by type. They even have THC drinks and alcohol free beers and Capri Suns! Something for everyone! I bought a mixed 4-pack to take home. Beyond the bar/bottle shop area is the big indoor space with lots of different options for seating. I saw a couple of people enjoying a drink and working on their laptops. There are TVs to catch whatever game there may be on. My friend and I sat in some comfy cushy chairs and chatted. Beyond the indoor space is a great outdoor space with seating, a big TV, huge fans, and yard games to play. This place is amazing! Definitely check it out! I think it would be fun for a night out with friends and it's a great place to grab a beer (or drink of choice) after work.

    What a great place. My wife and I stumbled upon it last year around this time and we've gone back…read morequite a few times since. They have a great selection of beer and wine, and unlike most "beer halls" my wife says their wine doesn't taste like toilet water. Love the inside and outside feel and the place is sneaky big. From the street, it looks tiny, but it is far from that. You order food from a kiosk inside and they prepare it in a food truck. The chopped cheese is awesome as are the burger and wings. We really enjoy the food here. A big plus is that the staff is very friendly.

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    Convoluted screen that includes mandatory fee/"tip" and the button you will press unknowingly, which looks like the actual tip

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    Namu - Mystery beer and Bimimbap

    Namu

    4.3(909 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Not sure how I have lived in Chapel Hill almost 5 yrs, have driven by these place almost daily and…read morenever tried it. I must admit, the outside and parking lot leaves a lot to be desired but the inside is a secret garden! So, I am so glad a friend asked us to meet here for lunch yesterday. No greeter and the main entrance and different parts that don't appear to be part of Namu but all are ‍. So, if it's your first time know this. All food is ordered by a QR code which is fine but again if it's your first time, there's no one even walking around that you can ask questions to. But, let's talk about the main star-the food. I like Korean food, have had the widely known bulgogi, kimchi etc. My eyes were startled to see gimbap on the menu. After watching Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix and becoming obsessed with it, IYKYK; I had to try the gimbap. I loved, loved the shrimp tempura gimbap. It was generous portions so I got to bring some home. And, the six different homemade sauces were delicious too...I tried them all. Definitely I will be back and I loved the ambiance!

    This is such a cool place to pop in for coffee, lunch, work time or just to hang. I barely found…read morethis place as it's kinda hidden off the main road but once inside it seems to go on and on with many spaces to hide or be seen. I met some friends for lunch and we landed in the outdoor space which is super nice. They have an efficient ordering system - scan QR code and not long after our order arrived. They have a system to flag a staff member if you need additional service. I ordered one of there popular dishes as I love poke bowls. Bibimbap with chicken. Lots of veggies and served over rice or not. This was interesting and good. The ambiance is cool and I loved the vibe here.

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    KoKyu - Steak bowl with tako sauce

    KoKyu

    4.5(269 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    A nephew took us here when visiting Durham and he hit the mark for sure. We got a variety of things…read morefrom steak tacos, Banh Mi, a bowl and other sandwiches. First off, the bread is top notch which is the best start a sandwich can have. Beyond that though, the flavor of everything was SO delicious. Service was good and the food came out in good time considering how busy they were. They've got a bright future!

    KoKyu seems to be a casual, Asian-fusion sort of restaurant. Orders are placed online by scanning…read morethe QR code on the table. They had options ranging from sandwiches, rice bowls, to tacos. There is an ample amount of seating inside (tables and booths) and the service was lovely. Very attentive servers! My friend and I split the Caramelized Kimchi Nachos, Ko'Jangles Fries, and Karaage Bowl. The Ko'Jangles Fries could have used a bit more seasoning, but the side of honey mustard was delicious. As for the Caramelized Kimchi Nachos, they definitely had a kick from the Sriracha sauce. I also did not realize that they would come topped with a bunch of lettuce, so that was a bit much. But the ghost pepper cheese sauce on the side was really taste with the tortilla chips. The Karaage Bowl was probably my favorite dish as the fried chicken was delicious with whatever sauce was on top of it. Again, it had a lot of lettuce on top which I will now know not to include, but the bowl was solid. The roasted nori really brought out a great umami flavor. I think I would definitely focus more on customizing my order next time I am here so that I can fully enjoy my meal. There are plenty of options on the menu that I would not mind trying next time. I would probably rate this place a 3.75/5 stars if I could! The food did not wow me; it was pretty simple but good portions and taste to fill you up.

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