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    Grub Durham

    4.1 (536 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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    GRUB DURHAM ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    GRUB Smoked BBQ Wings - 16 Wings
    Patrice B.

    What a cute little brunch spot in the heart of Durham! The concept is one where you order at the counter and then the servers bring out your items. This worked well until we were asked to wait several minutes for drinks because they were busy with food orders. The food itself was very good. We were all pleased with our meals and especially with the smoked wings. They have a house made ranch that is also top notch. I tried the cinnamon roll and wasn't impressed. The flavor was almost like it had a citrus hint to it. It says there are nuts in it on the menu but when I asked the server she shared there are in fact no nuts in the roll. Parking here can be a challenge due to the tiny lot but there is street parking available as well. I will definitely be returning here when in the area.

    School Bus Smoothie
    Andrea L.

    Stopped by this place on a Sunday morning for brunch around 11 AM. There were about five people ahead of us, but the line moved quickly. You place your order at the front counter and can choose to sit either inside or outside while waiting for your food. We started with a coffee and a smoothie--both were absolutely delicious! For breakfast, we had the breakfast platter, which came with perfectly cooked over-medium eggs, sweet maple bacon, and flavorful breakfast potatoes. The only downside was the bagel, which was a bit too hard--likely over-toasted. We also tried the breakfast sandwich on a biscuit, and it was amazing! Very generous in size and packed with flavor. Can't wait to come back!

    The Barracuda (Fish Sandwich with cucumber salsa and House Chips)
    Rachel S.

    Grub is awesome!! Side street parking, order at the counter & seat yourself. Amazing menu and options. You cannot go wrong with ordering anything here!! Friendly staff.

    West End Grit Bowl
    Madison P.

    So good! Such a cute atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. A perfect place to meet a friend for some brunch! Great southern food, and I HAVE to go back to try out their lunch and/or dinner menu.

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    Hannah L.

    We went here on a sunny Sunday morning and WHAT A TREAT! We waited in line for 10-15 minutes to order before we self-sat upstairs on the half covered/half open patio. It took a long while (20-30 minutes) to get our food out but the aesthetic and nice weather made it easy to kill time. The menu was a fun mix and match deal so things are affordable enough to get 2-3 on the menu. My breakfast was fresh and delicious. 10/10 on the biscuit! We will definitely return!

    Street View
    Chris W.

    Scrumptious food! Trendy, cozy atmosphere! Wicked fast service! Reasonable prices! This place has it all!!! I ordered the biscuit and gravy. I love this dish and this is one of my favorite examples of all time! Perfect biscuit with crispy exterior, crumbly texture and buttery rich flavor. It is covered with rich, creamy, buttery, savory gravy. This is heaven on a plate! I am watching my carbs, but have no regrets for this deluctable off-diet brunch. Their coffee is from local roaster and is really good quality. No bitterness, just smooth dark chocolate coffee goodness. Note: it wasn't a flavored coffee, just referring to its character. They have indoor seating, outdoor covered seating and covered/uncovered roofdeck seating. It offers a cool vibe! I have been wanting to try grub on many past visits to Durham and gald I finally made it!!!

    Natika G.

    I've driven by here many times and always said I'll try it one day. Well this weekend we headed here and parking was crazy. It was packed but service was pretty decent. We decided to sit outside because the weather was perfect! They have a decent menu that's not overwhelming and you can order any menu item any time of the day! I like that....we had the smoked wings, a burger and sweet potato fries. Everything was cool but the price was soooo affordable!

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    Danny G.

    Typical fun college town bar and grill ambiance...very fun! The food was excellent! I had the turkey sandwich with cranberry relish and my wife had the tremendous burger with bacon. Both of them were delicious and excellent! You order when you come in and then sit. They bring the food to you. The service was very nice but it's not a sit down service experience. Great place!

    I've Been Chopped - Lunch & Dinner Salads
    Melody B.

    Very unique restaurant in the heart of Durham! Restaurant is order at the counter and an employee will bring you your food. I ordered the I've Been Chopped salad with honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The croutons were the best part because they're made from GRUB biscuits. Prices were very affordable too. The parking lot is SMALL so be prepared to possibly park on the street. The food was good, so I'd go again...but this place needs a good scrub because there were way too many flies inside.

    The 1200
    Simon C.

    Went here for the first time on a Sunday morning. It was a great visit. Food was delicious and the rooftop was nice. The ambiance was nice! Not too loud pretty chill place even though they were busy. Overall would definitely come back for sure and would definitely recommend this place. Definitely a long line but worth the wait.

    Wonder Woman Eats Her Veggies
    Celeste S.

    Great place right by Duke gardens and the south-point mall. They have beautiful seating outside on the rooftop! The food was light and filling at the same time it all tasted fresh and not greasy. The service for our food was pretty quick felt like we barely waited. It was a but confusing for our first time bot knowing we had to order at the entrance before choosing our own seating. Overall pretty good place for brunch!

    Cowgirl bowl and sangria

    Awesome affordable scratch made food! Restaurant had great vibes. I'll definitely be back.

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    Love this place. Great breakfast/brunch. Also great sweets! Has to be one of the best bloody Mary's in town.

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    The best breakfast place in Durham, especially he pancakes and sausage. But I also love their rosemary chicken salad sandwich

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    Excellent dinning every time - Grub is a go-to place for great food and beverages.

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    Really cute atmosphere! Food was good but my only complaint is that it took quite a long time. But they were busy so it's understandable!

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    Best grits I've ever had. "West End" grit bowl with fried egg, course hominy, sausage, cheese and green onions. Yumm!

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    Awesome food, great value, fast service!! Our favorites so far are the Cubano burger, the 1200 burger and smoked wings!

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    Simple. Counter service. A restored gas station. Great food. Terrific execution in every way.

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    Love this new neighborly diner! Prices are reasonable food is delicious. Really looking forward to going back again and again.

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    Yes, you can eat inside or on their patio.

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    This restaurant is in the Marriott in downtown Durham, where I was staying while in the area for…read morework. I stopped by for breakfast around 9 am the morning after I flew in from the west coast, still a little jet lagged. There were few people around (though the hotel was quite full) - I was greeted politely and seated right away. I uttered the word "Coffee" and a carafe of the brown elixir appeared within seconds, along with a breakfast menu. I glanced down the list of options and ordered one of the healthier entrees - an egg white frittata with turkey sausage, advertised at only 350 calories, with fruit instead of hash browns. The food arrived within minutes (they are certainly prompt) and I hungrily devoured my fruit while I contemplated my frittata, which looked a bit soft in the middle. Deciding against sending it back, I gingerly bit into the better cooked edge - it was delicious, with surprisingly light turkey sausage scattered about in the right amount. The center of the frittata was slightly undercooked, but not too bad, and was dispatched as quickly as the rest. The check arrived right away, but they left me alone while I poured and savored another cup of coffee, and when I was leaving, the server brought me a to-go cup so I could take some more coffee with me! Nice!! So a good choice for breakfast if you're in downtown Durham, and especially if you're staying at the Marriott.

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