Came back here again to try additional items and this amazing cinnamon roll. Again best I ever had! Tried and other biscuit sandwich. Which was also decent. Well, it happened again. I got My order wrong and ended up with and additional biscuit, which I did not ask for and was charged for. 1st time here, it was busy and a little loud. Mistakes happen. 2nd time different person taking my order, same situation. Again. Not a deal breaker. Just annoying and adds up in the end and not trying to ruin my experience bringing up this small issue. Again I recommend you check this place out. But docile check your order prior to swiping. read more

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Great food and even better service. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. The food is priced well and you will leave with a full tummy. Great ambiance and inviting atmosphere. A lot of items that are still on my list to try, so I will be coming back! read more

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Great for the college student experience and budget. Love the refurbished old time gas station vibe going on. Pictured is the best part of our breakfast meal- a warm cinnamon roll. In this day and age the breakfast prices were stunningly affordable. Much to love with this Durham gem. read more

Grub Durham - Brioche Cinnamon Roll - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My first trip to Durham and was looking for a local option to grab a quick lunch. I would highly recommend Grub Durham and if I am back in town will come back! read more

Great spot - good food, nice staff - what more could you want?! Chill vibe, really liked it.

Office ordered here for a working lunch today. We called ahead since we were having difficulty doing it online. I spoke with Carolyn and she was extremely helpful and pleasant, not to mention accurate as we had 8 lunches and everything came to us correct. I'm very happy with the service we received. And the food?!?! I had a really difficult time deciding what I wanted for lunch...there were so many items on the menu that sounded amazing, but I ultimately chose the Mama's Big Bird which was a fried chicken breast dipped in honey Sriracha with bacon (their bacon is OMG good!), homemade pickles, and gorgonzola. Needless to say I was very, VERY happy with my lunch. I really can't wait to go back and try everything else that appealed to me! read more

Grub Durham - Mama's Big Bird with Greek Couscous - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Meal is always delicious here. And staff is usually great. I was disappointed on 21 Oct when I noticed the charge of 10.99 for "Slammer", yet menu price was 9.99. When I bought it to cashier's attention, she mentioned that price of eggs was higher, therefore, so were their prices. I told her that the bottom line is patrons should pay price shown and that menu price change is an easy fix. She spoke with, l guess a manager in the kitchen, and refunded the difference. I noticed after that she wrote 10.99, for Slammer, on one menu, but all others still had the 9.99 price. This needs to be corrected on all menus for all prices that have increased. This is good business practice. read more

This place looks really nice and has indoor seating along with rooftop and outdoor seating as well. The inside has a nice vibe and they play old classics. The staff is friendly and they have a parking lot too (you don't have to pay for street parking.) The prices are good and portions are great too. The bathrooms are gender neutral and the sign (attached in my review) in front of it was cute. Food: All the food is made to order which I love so you can customize it however. Also they have non-pork breakfast meat options which is a plus. The rocket plate was a simple and tasty breakfast! The pancakes were also fluffy and satisfying. The iced coffee had frozen coffee ice cubes which was such a cute touch and ensured your coffee would never taste watered down! The mocha latte was just okay. They had 3 different grits bowls: one with turkey sausage, one with beef brisket, and one veggie bowl. All of them looked appetizing on the menu. For mine I customized it and got aspects of every bowl: peppers, corn, cheese, spinach, Turkey sausage, etc. It was great! The roasted red pepper sauce that comes with the west end bowl is delicious by the way. The west end bowl was pretty good, 7/10. The cowgirl girl bowl looked great but seeing the brisket inside of it that looked soft and overcooked was not good and we ended up sending it back. I think the brisket should've been cooked crispier to ensure it would hold its flavor and texture in the bowl. Overall it's a cute breakfast spot and the lunch/dinner options looked good as well. read more

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First time trying the Grub Durham. We came to for lunch and I was thrilled to see pancakes on the menu. Who doesn't like pancakes for lunch! Service was fairly quick with a small lunch crowd. I enjoyed the outside rooftop. Far as the food(3.5 stars), it was okay but nothing too special. I may have to come again and try one of the sandwiches on the menu. read more

Grub Durham - Breakfast Potatoes. Buttermilk Flapjacks. Eggs (Scrambled). Turkey sausage - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Caveat, I'm not a huge breakfast person so take this review with a grain of salt. (Now there are a few restaurants I love for breakfast / brunch so I feel like I should be able to speak to this a little..) The good: cute environment - diner-ish vibe with nice patio space and rooftop area. Casual but fun vibe. There's enough room for bigger groups which is nice! I love the Chai latte - it's the vanilla kind so it's sweet and just what I like. The meh: sorry, the food. I've tried half a dozen things and just have not loved anything. It's all fine / decent - not bad at all. But just not great. Standard? Some stuff is a little salty. read more

Quaint eatery in Durham, great little vibe to this place. This is our second time eating here and it's delicious. Definitely will come back to enjoy more food here. read more

Grub Durham - Best Bird Biscuit - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Might I say this is the best place the eat lunch in the triangle... A great atmosphere, welcoming staff, and huge menu. The prices are so fair it's almost not fair to Grub! The food was all fresh and yummy. The salad I had was something I'd come back for over and over. I can't wait to try this place for breakfast!! We look forward to coming back! read more

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We ordered ahead and when we pulled up I knew we made a good decision because the line to order was out the door. They have rooftop seating which is always a plus for me. If you order in person, you place your order and pay, then receive a placard to put on your table and you get to pick your own seating. We had the burger and homemade chips and the chopped salad. They were both A-mazing! I would order them again. I saw someone with sweet potato fries and Mother of Troy those looked good! That chopped salad...yum. The croutons and bacon bits were just the right touch. I had the cilantro champagne vinaigrette with it and I'm not mad. Parking is right, have a back up plan (park on the street), down the road, etc. I think there were about 8-10 spots on their lot. Definitely will be back! read more

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We had a great Saturday brunch at Grub; we arrived at 10:15 and there wasn't much of a line (it's an order at the counter place), plus we got there in time to score a couple cinnamon rolls (they are big enough for two!). We were generally really pleased with the food--my husband got the corned beef hash bowl, which was delicious, I got the breakfast platter with a pancake, and my MIL got the regular breakfast platter. All of the meats (corned beef, bacon, pork sausage) were outstanding, the cheese grits were super cheesy and buttery, and my MIL's biscuit was great. The pancake was fluffy and moist. I liked that they use coffee ice cubes in their iced coffee beverages. My MIL and husband thought the cinnamon rolls could have used more cinnamon, but I was happy with them--they were still warm, super buttery and tender. We're from out of town and will keep Grub on our list when we travel through again. read more

Service was immaculate and the food was delicious. There are several seating options but my favorite was the roof top. read more

Grub Durham - a sandwich and fries on a plate - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Notes: 1) went before COVID 2) order at front before sitting down 3) had TVs and a bar area 4) seemed more like a night bar Pros: 1) friendly service staff (+ 2) 2) decent amount of choices (+ 0.5) 3) food tasted pretty good (+ 1.5) 4) lots of tables and places to sit (+0.5) Cons: 1) bowls seem pretty simple in design 2) took some time to get our orders, even though there were not many other customers 3) food came out really really hot and was hard to eat 4) restaurant design was unique Total: 4.5/5 My friend and I got lazy in the morning and decided to go and get a quick brunch here. The restaurant itself looked pretty nice and had lots of space. When I walked in, the restaurant seemed to be more of a sports bar type deal with a bar and TVs. It was a pretty interesting place to go to for breakfast. My friend and I looked at the menu and ordered up front. I got the Buckster's Hash Bowl, and we went to sit down. Both my friend and I got water and waited for our meals. We sat and waited for some time for our meals to arrive. I didn't know that breakfast bowls with relatively simple ingredients such as eggs and potatoes would take over 30 minutes to make. However when the food did arrive, it was extremely hot. I would say that it was a bit too hot but that is not an issue. I did not know that the food was extremely hot so when I took a bite, my tongue got burned from the potatoes. However, this was not their fault. The biggest thing was the timing of our orders. The server did notice and came to chat us up and also to provide us with as much as he could to compensate for the delay. This was extremely nice of him as he was also managing new customers at the front. Once the food was a bit cooler, I ate it and it was pretty good. The design of the bowls were a good mix but it was a bit plain. My dish tasted like a ham and potato dish. I could not really taste the other flavors here. The potatoes really overwhelmed the dish as most of it was potatoes. I had to savor the taste of the meat as there was not enough to cover all of the potatoes in the dish. I would say that the food individually was good. The cheese was fresh and great. The potatoes were well seasoned and crispy. The meat was really good and strong enough to cover the taste of a few potatoes. Overall, the dish was good. If I went back, I definitely would have to try a different kind of dish and not a bowl. The food here might be fantastic and deserves a few tries before deciding! read more

Grub Durham - Buckster's Hash bowl - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

YUM, YUM, YUMMYYYY!!! Ok so found this place while searching for the beat breakfast spots in Durham. It's a definite must-try! Due to COVID, my first experience (of entry) may differ from the other post. The seating is outside in front or upstairs on the patio. You order from this side window, with the sweetest blonde-haired lady. The menu is posted on the side but I highly suggest looking for pictures of the entrees online so you can see the goodness you're about to endure! I went with the slammer plate. It's a fluffy pancake with eggs cooked to your liking, a choice between meats (including turkey bacon), and a choice or grits or "taters". I chose the bacon and MY GOD those taters! I highly, HIGHLY suggest the taters. For my drink I went with the green coloada smoothie and a Arnold Palmer. My guest had the best biscuit with taters and an eclectic bottle of water. After ordering, you'll get a little stand with a number and someone will bring you your food. The food came out piping hot. My guest's biscuit was straight out the oven, the offered to make it with a sweet potato biscuit to cut the 6 mins wait however he opted to wait. My plate was so beautiful to my southern eyes. The taters were hot and seasoned and paired perfectly with my eggs over-medium. The pancake was light and fluffy and the maple peppered bacon was a perfect combination of crisp and flex (for my plate, my guest bacon could've used an extra 20 seconds). My guest biscuit was so fresh, he opted to use a knife and fork since it was falling apart. The smoothie was so refreshing, especially being that the weather was picking up heat. I wasn't a fan of the Arnold Palmer. I'm guessing that one of the ingredients whether it be the tea of lemonade, was made unsweetened. For the miscellanies, parking is limited. It's about 8 in the lot and I didn't see any options for street side parking. You could miss the turn of your using the GPS so keep your eyes peeled. Seating options were great (you choose it yourself lol) and the do social distanced. Downstairs is enclosed by some sort of plastic barrier which has pros/cons. All in all, will definitely come back! read more

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First pic is of the lovely small bar they have ! You order your food and you pay up front . Very nice ambiance people are very nice and the service is great . Now waiting on your food is gonna be a minute ! It does have a lot of africans americans cooking so the food was wonderful and very soulful! Me and my fiance were so full ! We had some shots of don julio respasado (CHEAPEST SHOTS IN TOWN!) seriously ! and i had a carribean sunrise. Great ! Now for brunch we had the slammer comes with maple pepper bacon we added sausage, grits , eggs and he added home potatoes with a chocolate chip and strawberry pancake for me ! And i tell you it was very wonderful ! Everything was savory and on point ! We will be back We had an awesome time and i loved the experience. Very great ambiance and very great staff . We will be returning for more fun and drinks . read more

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Grub became the homie meet up spot, after finding two other spots didn't open until much later. Grub was a great choice! The outside is cute anyway, but the patio is lovely, too! During COVID times, the patio is your only option for seating, but you can order your food to-go, too. I ordered the Pauli's Pimento sandwich, with the tailgate coleslaw. My friend got the smoked BBQ wings & chips. Wait time to receive our food wasn't very long. My sandwich was so yummy! Toasted bread, homemade pimento cheese was melted, the tomato-peppered bacon (OHHHH, I could have had a few strips to eat separately!) was crisp & the tomato slices added a nice touch. The coleslaw had a nice "tang" to it (i.e. just the right amount of vinegar). The BBQ wings were tasty as well. The sauce was nice! The homemade chips were crisp. Other notes: Breakfast all day! Prices are reasonable. They do online ordering on their website. Street parking + a few spaces right outside of the restaurant. read more

Decent lunch spot but I wouldn't bother going here for breakfast again. $8-10 for the laziest breakfast sandwich I've ever eaten. Now I know I've been spoiled by NY but one piece of bacon just tossed on top of an egg is not worth the price they charge. Seriously, one piece of bacon on a $9 sandwich. read more

Same opinion as the other low star reviews- waited in line 20 minutes and 20 more for food which wasn't even better than any other bfast sandwich. The bagels tasted like Thomas and I only got 1 piece of bacon. Don't get me wrong, the food was good but honestly not worth the wait and such. Other patrons saving seats while we stood in line forces people to not have a seat when they eat. You also don't get a server, but nothing is self serve so you have to get back in line if you need anything. They need to pick a lane (self serve or not). No complimentary water and we had to sit outside in the 95 degree summer heat wave read more

Grub Durham - No complimentary tap water - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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As you walk in your greeted and haven a menu, the place is nice and has a rooftop seating area and downstairs bar, food was clean and healthy definitely organic ingredients being used which is great, service was alright, I would recommend this place solid 7.8/10 experience read more

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Came here for a weekend lunch and it was pretty busy - we waited around 20 minutes to order. Food was super filling and burgers tasted just a little bit above average. Liked how they had a heater upstairs patio to keep us warm but there wasn't much a view. We tried the Tremendous Burger and Mama's Big Bird. read more

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After living in Durham for over a year and trying a lot of different restaurants of varying cuisines and levels of expense, I say that Grub is tied for my #1 FAV restaurant spot in Durham! A MUST order is the ribs. The ribs make this place for me. I could eat them every night of the week for a week and not get sick of them. The cut of the ribs and the flavor are delicious. I always sub my side and upgrade for a side of crispy Brussels Sprouts-- YUMMY! To be honest, I haven't branched out too much because I love the ribs so much. My friends who have had burgers really enjoyed them. I can vouch for the TREYmendous burger too. I have been here for brunch before and what I got was not particularly special, but maybe I didn't order the right thing. In my opinion, after eating there at all times of the day, I think Grub is best as a dinner spot. I am also impressed by how they pivoted for COVID and got their to-go window moving so smoothly. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Grub Durham - Ribs and Brussels Sprouts in background and one of the burgers in foreground. - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Atmosphere: Grub Durham has nice seating on the inside and also a pretty balcony on the roof that is perfect for brunch on a sunny afternoon. There were some bugs in the balcony seating area, but they left us alone for the most part. We sat in a shaded area on the balcony, allowing us to feel the heat from outside while staying cool.  Service: There was a long line when we arrived, but it moved at a decent pace. The server was friendly and brought our food upstairs to our table.  Food: We ordered the Buckster's Hash Bowl and The Tiny with a side of scrambled eggs, as well as a School Bus Breakfast smoothie (strawberry and banana) and Greena Colada smoothie (spinach, mango, pineapple, banana). The Bucker's Hash Bowl was well-balanced in terms of the amount of potatoes, beef, and vegetables. Though the portion was small, it was definitely filling. The Tiny had great value and was rich in flavor from Grub's house-made peanut butter. The smoothies were fresh and not too sweet, which we appreciated.  Overall: We really enjoyed our experience at Grub and will come back in the future! The outdoor balcony seating is a great place to hang out and enjoy a casual brunch when the weather is nice. We've only been here for breakfast/brunch, but we'd love to try their dinner menu. read more

Grub Durham - Bucksters Hash Bowl, The Tiny, Eggs, Granola Bowl, The Slammer, Greena Colada Smoothie, School Bus Breakfast Smoothie, Iced Latte - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Popular local spot so we wanted to try it. The way it works is you order your food then you pick a table and they bring it you you. We got there before the crowd. The prices aren't bad and it was a pretty basic menu. It had the normal staple breakfasts and a big coffee selection. The ambiance was nice and the staff was friendly. read more

Grub Durham - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Pretty good brunch spot, went and picked up food on a Sunday. Make sure you try at least one cinnamon roll, too good. Staff was helpful with getting everything ordered - we needed a few extra items that made sense just to order a whole additional meal to get the best price. Breakfast platter was yummy. Cheese automatically come in the grits, so make sure to ask for it without if you don't want it. The biscuit we ordered was missing the mustard or whatever sauce went on it but it was still delicious. Def gonna try again. read more

Grub Durham - Views from the bar & Greena Colada - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Looking for something different, I ordered the brussel sprout sandwich with a fried egg on top: Fried brussel sprouts with honey balsamic vinaigrette, mixed greens, large cubes of feta cheese and caramelized onions on a toasted brioche bun, and I added a fried egg just to top it off. Deee-licious! The crunch of the brussel sprouts contrasted the smooth, warm egg yolk and the buttery brioche bun. It came with a serving of butter bean corn salad - smooth, sweet and crunchy. A perfectly-sized lunch that left me full and happy. The only downside, the online menu says an egg on the sandwich is $1.50, but they charged me $2.50. I hope that was just an error - no problem paying an extra dollar for the deliciousness! If you're in Durham looking for a quick and tasty lunch, this is the place. read more

Grub Durham - Brussel Sprout sandwich with a fried egg on top, with butter bean corn salad. - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Did an excellent job redoing a gas station. Lots of outdoor, covered, heated seating. Order at a stand inside the front door and servers bring you your order as it comes up. The staff was pleasant and helpful. We got lucky and a batch of cinnamon rolls just came out of the oven. Usually they are sold out...we demolished it while we waited for our food. Grits are creamy and biscuits are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! read more

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Although Grub is a cute and homey restaurant with nice outdoor and rooftop seating, I wouldn't say the food is phenomenal. I got the best bird biscuit with breakfast potatoes. The meal was on the cheaper side and service was extremely fast, but the quality of the food wasn't impressive. The chicken was fried well, but the biscuit completely crumbled within a few bites, and the overall taste was pretty average. I would recommend this place mainly for the cozy vibes and how affordable it is rather than for the quality of the food. read more

Grub Durham - Best Bird Biscuit and breakfast potatoes - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've been to Grub Durham a handful of times throughout the past two years, and have never been disappointed. Most of the time I get a meat dish - we're in North Carolina, who wouldn't? The burgers / sandwiches are delicious, and each one has creatively chosen toppings. If you're looking for surf, I've liked the Barracuda. If you're looking for turf, I like the TREYmendous burger. You really can't go wrong. Anyways, the reason I'm finally writing this review is because last month I decided to give the shitake mushroom burger (Towson Bridge), and it was OUT OF THIS WORLD!! First of all, nothing beats a nice sriracha ranch on a buttery, toasted brioche. The beer batter on the shitake mushrooms was closer to a light Japanese tempura in that it did not leave me feeling like I was in a food coma after eating. The feta cheese comes in huge chunks that are a little overwhelming at first, but after taking a bite, it's the perfect amount of saltiness to pair with the mushrooms. Even the mixed greens felt like a nice addition to the dish thanks to the natural bitterness, rather than just being an afterthought like the lettuce you often see on burgers. This might seem like too many words to praise a veggie burger, but I assure you - give it a try, and you will not be disappointed. Good job, Grub Durham. read more

Grub Durham - Towson Bridge, soup - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is a hard review because some things here are excellent. And I love the space with plenty of outdoor seating. And they don't add in surprise fees or even that terrible flip pad that prompts for a 25% tip at a walk-up counter (here, though, they do bring the food to you and bus the tables, so some tipping is in order). But .... the quality can vary widely. I love The Tiny, but sometimes is a beautiful, large open-face; sometimes it's a slapped-together merger banana and peanut butter sandwich. And if you're vegan, it's going to be hard. Only two real offerings - and one is only at dinner time. They charge $5 extra for an impossible burger (a Huge 50% mark-up). Then they charge $1 for oat milk (on a $3 coffee, so an additional 25% mark-up). And if you all for just a water, they charge you for a bottle of water without asking if that's what you want. So, buyer beware? But if you choose carefully, you should be good? read more

I came in for lunch today craving something warm, hearty, and filling. I was torn between two sandwiches and the woman at the register recommended the Barracuda, which had fried cod, greens, salsa and a delicious cilantro aioli all on a brioche bun. It was exactly what I was looking for. I'd definitely come back to GRUB to sample their breakfast options-- the pancake my friend ordered looked yummy! Bonus points for the retro music and vibe. read more

Grub Durham - Barracuda sandwich with Fried Brussels Sprouts - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food was delish, great heaters outside, so-so drinks. I got one of the entrees that have a variety of food including the biscuit which was a great choice. One of my friends got one of the bowls and felt like it wasn't as much food as the other dishes. The menu says they have a full bar so I ordered a French75. The bartender didn't know what that was so I probably shouldn't have ordered it, but she asked me what's in it and looked it up on goggle. The drink proportions were off and wasn't great but that was a lesson for me. So I recommend sticking with a mimosa! read more

My first time here but will not be my last! After a LONG wait at the register to order the nice lady at the register helped me decide on the meatloaf dinner. Wow, it was served with some of the best Brussels sprouts I've had in a while and some Real mashed potatoes....not from a box! I would order it again but want to try some of the other unusual offerings they have. A small eat in area but lots of outdoor seating available. I will return!! read more

The food here is yummy! I especially like the breakfast bowl called Maggie's Veggie Bowl. There isn't much parking, though. read more

Grub Durham - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is always packed and the parking is tight, but in a rainy cold day, we were finally able to get in. Cool atmosphere. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. As I said, it wasn't that crowded but we waited over 20 minutes for our food - pork burger and pastrami sandwich. You'd think the food would be piping hot after that long wait, right? It wasn't. The chips were cold and my pork was mildly warm. The pork was tasty and had a great flavor, but the slaw was super skimpy and the fact that it was only warm made it not great. The ranch was the best part of the meal as you could actuallytaste the buttermilk it was made with. Happy to have finally eaten here, but it's a once and done for me. read more

Grub Durham - The 1200 Burger - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is our first time here. My food was delicious. The meal hit the spot with the scrabmbled eggs. This is a no frills restaurant atmosphere. The price for the tasty food was right. We will definitely stop here again for a quick breakfast. If you are looking for a budget brunch, definitely consider coming here. To management, have your cashier/hostess demonstrate a bit of patience and add a small dose of friendliness. Our service was great. read more

Grub Durham - Bird biscuit and scdambled egg - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came here on a Saturday morning for brunch . Had a little crowd but nothing bad. Parking is horrid so beware . It's a order at the counter and they bring the food to your table type of place. The staff was friendly. But the food was just subpar. The grit bowl consisted of grits with sausage , sunny side egg, onions and some type of red sauce . It just tasted basic nothing to rave about. I forgot the name of the green smoothie/juice I got but that was ok as well wasn't sweet enough for me. Nice to get out and try different spots but I'll pass on this one next time . read more

Grub Durham - Smoothie - Southern Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Started with an Arnold Palmer. I ordered a cup of Brunswick stew, breeakfast potatoes and a pastrami sandwich. Cup of soup was good but it was the smallest portion size I have every seen for soup. The sandwich also tasted good but the meat was lacking. In fact, after the meat was gone I had a large piece of bread left and was still hungry. I did like the decor and the bartender was very friendly. It seems like a trendy place that does not provide good value for the money spent. Just my 2 cents!! Thanks. read more

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