Absolute 10/10 experience. Not one team member seemed rushed, even with a crowd, and genuinely looked like they enjoyed being there. That set the tone and made this place stand out from other establishments. It's clear this restaurant is run with real care and integrity, and that attitude flows from the top down. Well done. The food was exceptional, truly not an exaggeration. Our group is notoriously picky, and not a single plate was pushed aside. You can tell there's real attention to detail in both the food and bakery items. Thank you, Sean and the entire team, for your above‑and‑beyond service, delicious food, and warm, welcoming ambiance. We can't wait to come back on our next visit. read more

The line is always long and it moves relatively quickly. Love sitting outside. Great ambiance. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. This was my third time there. I always want the fish sandwich but they don't have the fish I want (picky! ). My son got the chicken sandwich which was really great. The bun was so fresh. My FIL got the Benedict. It was huge. Fruit cups all around. Huge chunks of pineapple. My son and I got the lemonade spritz. It was too sweet me but my son enjoyed both of ours. read more

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Great German food in Durham! The restaurant looks beautiful inside and outside. I loved the ordering method, you pay at the counter for all your food/drinks and then sit wherever you want. You can order more drinks by using the QR code at your table. There are water stations and to-go boxes located all around the restaurant, so you really just take care of yourself. This lets you have a more intimate meal since you aren't being waited on, I liked it! We had pretzels for our appetizer, which had both crunchy and soft parts. For my entree, I had the Wurst Teller: two sausages, spatzle, red cabbage, pickles, and mustard. Everything was delicious, I particularly loved the sausages with the cabbage. The German beer was great too! read more

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Came here briefly meeting up with a friend and got the chance to try my friend's dishes and they were good, very generous portion sizes. I ordered the mandelhoernchen and it was delicious, very chewy and plenty of almonds. Beautifuly interior and lots of seating inside with quick service. Love how you can just order the baked goods from your phone. I will say parking is quite difficult, so going early, and/or carpooling and having some patience is going to be needed when going there. read more

Still giving Guglhupf four stars mainly for the relaxing vibe and beautiful atmosphere with all the plants, but lowering the bakery stars to a 3.7 for the quality and price. I still love the fruit tart - good texture and mix of sweet and slightly tart. The macaron and elephant ear was pretty good. The macaron had good flavor and texture. Elephant ears tasted good, though I would've preferred more layers and more of a crisp. Lemon poppy danish was the standard danish. I sadly wasn't as impressed by the cream puff and eclair dough. I know they make their pastries fresh every day but on a busy Saturday at 10:30 am, the eclair dough didn't taste fresh and was not as light and airy as I hoped. Cream puff was ok. The dough was also meh. BUT the focaccia was amazing!! It was on-sale day old bread but had great flavor and was soft on the inside and slightly crispy in the outside. All in all, for what's in the area and restaurant's atmosphere, it's still worth the trip. read more

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I have loved Guglhupf's impressive bakery for years and finally got to try their restaurant over the weekend - WOW, I have been missing out!! They don't take reservations, so you wait in a queue to order at the counter. (Clipboards with menus are available throughout the line.) Once you order, you are given a number and can seat yourself either indoors or outdoors. We asked for appetizers first and received our bread service and brezels very quickly. The range of breads and the beautifully salted butter were a crowd favorite, while a pickier member of our party focused in on the delicious pretzels. I also received my drink, the seasonal Hugo Rose, at the same time - it was so light and refreshing & the perfect complement to a spring evening. Soon after we finished our appetizers, our plates were cleared and food was brought to the table. Two of our party ordered the schnitzel, an absolutely massive portion of perfectly breaded meat. Two more ordered the grilled bratwurst sandwich, which was absolutely spectacular both with and without sauerkraut. Finally, we tried their pigs in a blanket. Everything was beautifully prepared, warm, and delicious, not to mention generously portioned. While it took me a while to finally make it to the restaurant, I won't go so long without it again. My only caveat is to get there early, as parking is limited (and competitive!) Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys German food, outdoor dining, and beautifully mixed drinks. read more

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Despite the 15-30 minute wait in line on the weekends, we keep coming back to Guglhupf for a few reasons. First, the seating just can't be beat! You can sit outside or inside, and there's tons of seating for both. This makes it great for large parties, and it's easy to pull together some tables for enough seating. Second, you can order some more coffee or a pastry from the barcode at your table. Amazing! Saves the servers time and saves you time. Third, they have some fantastic vegan options. The vegan breakfast sandwich with shakshuka is incredible. And the spicy fried tofu sandwich is one of my favorite vegan sandos (i will come here just for this sando). Overall, a Durham staple that shouldn't be missed. Fantastic for meeting someone for lunch last minute, large parties, or groups of people who like to linger over their food (you won't be hurried out). read more

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No-frills, grab a clipboard with photocopied menu pages, get on line, order at the widow, get a number, find a table, they bring your order. Friendly and engaging staff. Interesting menu... not as German as I expected, but very good. Good beer menu, with some really good options. Stopped in for brunch, which had a more limited menu. I think it's worth trying again for the more interesting dinner menu. Parking was the biggest challenge. read more

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Ambiance of the restaurant is nice, i enjoyed the outdoor seating. It feels whimsical. The food is not for me, the seasonal honey bear latte was yummy though. Not a lot of flavor but im not an expert on german food... The service was a toss up depending on the person. The man who took our order was nice! The lady in the bakery was not! Its very busy! We came early and there was still a decent line. read more

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I recently went here for brunch with my wife on a warm early summer's weekend. The line (which can be long at times) actually went pretty quick since the students are gone for the summer. I ordered the Strawberry Hibiscus Salad with chicken. I was actually shocked at the amount of strawberries in this salad along with the size and portions of everything. A really delicious summer meal. My wife got the kippered plate and really enjoyed it. The outdoor seating is very lovely as long as you dont get stuck in the same. Parking can kind of be a headache but a lot of that will depend on the time of day you come. read more

Set up beer-garden style with most of the seating as umbrella tables outside. There is a convenient box of menus to look at while waiting in line. You order at the counter and they give you a number-flag to take to your table for the staff to bring the food out to you when it's ready. Nice, fresh food. Decent portions. Very relaxed environment that is family-friendly. read more

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I regret not visiting this place before, that's how awesome this cozy, European inspired and lush brunch place is. The wait line was long but was moving super fast. We ordered at the counter, and sat at any available place. We chose outside since the weather was warm. We ordered their croissant and scrambled egg sandwich with fruit, chicken salad sandwich with coleslaw and a side of fries. In their bakery items we ordered their cream puffs and chocolate croissant. In beverages we ordered their latte and milchkaffe. Everything tasted so comforting and soul warming, the chocolate croissant was buttery and super delicate, cream puff was so good, I can go back just for that!! Chicken salad sandwich was hearty and flavour full. Our coffees tasted strong but aromatic. They do have an exclusive inside store just for the bakery items and everything their looked scratch made and decadent. Strongly recommended for food, place and vibe. read more

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Had the seasonal omelet, lamb doner, and pork schnitzel. All were great and flavorful. The line outside moved pretty quick and the service was helpful. We loved being able to sit outside and get some nice sunshine in late March. read more

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Beautiful breakfast spot located in Durham; must sit outside to really enjoy the ambiance! Lots of flowers and trees, and plenty of tables and overhead heaters for when it's cold out. Usually a longggg line, and can be challenging to find parking, but worth it. The line moves pretty fast! The 3 page brunch menu (served until 3 pm), includes several different flavors of coffees, cocktails, teas and wine, pastries, egg items (scrambled eggs, omelettes, croissant sandwiches, pancakes), small plates (overnight oats, granola, bread), large plates (kippered salmon, pork schnitzel), salads, sandwiches, and daily specials from the bake shop! Lots of vegan, vegetarian, and wheat free options on the menu. AND homemade healthy dog treats available at the window. The sweet potato scone was scrumptious- chunks of sweet potato, fluffy (but crisp out edges) bread, topped with cinnamon. The smashed avocado Benedict- smashed avocado, poached eggs, tomato confit, and smoked paprika hollandaise, on their homemade brioche bread, was absolutely delicious. The sauce and the bread made the entire sandwich. Note: they have a special Thanksgiving menu, including tons of delicious baked goods (apple strudel, sourdough, apple bread, fruit tarts, cakes, bread & rolls, pastries.) Will definitely be back to this bakery & restaurant! read more

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I finally made it to try Guglhupf for dinner since I've heard so much about it. It's a hike for me so I had to set some time aside for this visit. I went on a Saturday night right before closing and it was fairly empty with easy parking. The restaurant was adorably decorated with heaters throughout the patio for cold evenings. I got the pork schnitzel with kasespätzle and salad. The schnitzel was pretty good; I loved the fresh lemon to squeeze on top. The kasespätzle was also very good. It did taste fresh like it was made in house. It's not overwhelmingly cheesy. The salad was so fresh, delicious, and had a nice vinegar tang. It was a large portion so I had enough leftover for the next day's lunch. Overall, good quality and everything was tasty. Sadly, the bakery was closed during my visit, but I'd like to try it another time. It was fun to try some German cuisine and work on my German pronunciation. read more

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This is both a restaurant and a bakery that has what seemed to be largely outdoor seating. Of course it's unlikely to be terribly cold in North Carolina. I came for a baked goods rather than dining in, and walked out with numerous indulgent, pastries, and a loaf of bread that was sliced for me. The flavors were rich and contained enough bitterness and soreness to contrast the more indulgent aspects of most of my items. The entire spread disappeared at the hands of the people that I brought it for, which was not a small feat. I would like to come back for the restaurant, which had a lot more for special dietary needs that most German restaurants do read more

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I'm so upset that I moved away before discovering this GEM of a restaurant. Wow. Wow. Wow. Will absolutely be a go to every time I visit! Food - one word - stunnin'. Truly perfect. Our party tried many dishes from a tofu sandwich to a salmon salad to a Benedict with avocado and the vegan breakfast sandwich. There was no flaw whatsoever. The flavors and textures were spot on. Pictured - Blueberry maple muffin (center), chocolate apricot scone (top left), earl grey orange scone (top right), almond croissant (bottom left) and cinnamon schnecke (bottom right) Service - fast friendly and efficient. You order at the counter and take a numbered tag to your choice of seat. Everyone was friendly and lovely to interact with Ambiance - This is my personal style of restaurant. Very open. Doesn't feel like you're in a city at all. Quite while still bustling. Just lovely all around. TL;DR - I will be back. Everything is delicious. Go here. Be happy. read more

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What I recommend: The homemade pastries Overall, this is a great breakfast and brunch spot, especially for the scenery. It's a beautiful place to sit and enjoy your morning, but be warned that on weekends it gets extremely packed. They don't take reservations and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so the line can easily stretch 20 to 30 people deep and parking can get hectic. The food is very aesthetic, reasonably priced, and decent overall, though I do think some dishes could use a bit more flavor. The ambience more than makes up for it, and the homemade pastries are always a nice treat after breakfast. Definitely a good spot for a relaxed morning brunch. read more

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I love this place. I love the ambience, the food, the food selection, the bakery and the restaurant. I had the chicken sandwich. It was moist and yummy. I had the French fries. They were crispy, seasoned well and plentiful. You order at the counter and the food is delivered to you. I am in love with bakery because scones taste amazing. I bought 3 scones and a cookie. Yummy is an understatement. I want to know if your company ships to other states. So yummy. Here are my pictures. I recommend this establishment whole heartedly. read more

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I haven't been here in years. I've been to the bakery, but not the restaurant in a while. They changed it up a bit since Covid, now you order outside at a window and sit where you want to either outside or indoors and they give you a number to display at your table for the order. The food is still as good as I remember, plus it's one of the only places around where you can get German cuisine. I know the Döner is now the most popular food in Germany. So I went with the classic lamb doner . It was very tasty and I would recommend it to anybody. Next time I might have to try the chicken or the falafel instead. The Swabian potato salad is not the classic German potato salad because it comes with cucumbers but it was still good. It helps that the sauce on the side was delicious and a little spicy. And you can't beat a good dark German beer. read more

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Finally made it here! I've been wanting to go for a bit to this place but the parking is always packed and the lines are insane. I took advantage of a little rain and came here to check it out. Funny enough, it was still busy but not as usual. I opted for a smaller latte and a chocolate croissant. I ordered at the inside counter where all the bakery items can be seen. I was told you can order at the outside counter for food. So next time, I'll try that. My latte was big even though I ordered the small. Perfect size for me and so good. It's hard to find a good latte, this one was just right. The chocolate croissant was big. I wish they would have toasted it but I didn't ask if that was even a possibility. Regardless, great size and delicious. Super cute restaurant with an outside seating area. The inside has two floors and a bar area. There's plenty of seating but I can see it getting full on a weekend. Parking is probably the worse. Great service. Worth checking out! read more

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I've enjoyed several meals at Guglhupf, including brunch, lunch, dinner, and coffee hour. It's always been yummy food and good service. It's definitely a Durham jewel! Only downside: parking is always tight, so be patient! read more

My son in law brought me here for brunch , I flew in from Tennessee and I was hungry, he said they had never been but heard it was good, and boy let me tell you ,"good" does not even do it justice! They had seating outside, we sat out under the awning,, waited for our food , we ate our delicious food and then he wanted to go to the bakery part and he bought everyone a sweet bakery pastry! So delicious!! Thank you Son! read more

In the mood for German food so we went here for dinner. This is an interesting restaurant where you place your order at the window, find your seat either inside or out, and get your own silverware, napkins, etc. The food is very good especially the Schweineschnitzel, Spätzle, salads, bread basket and Brezel (pretzel). The Grill Bratwurst was ok but it probably would have been better with a bread bun rather that the brezel bun it comes with (fries were very good). We sat inside and were only one of the few tables occupied since everyone wanted to sit outside since it was a nice evening. Our food took a long time to come out one item at a time and a significant amount of time in-between them. We expected the pretzel, bread basket and salads to come out quickly and all at once, but they didn't. Once we got our main dishes we had to ask the sever about our salads they forgot. Overall, the service is not very good and what we expected. The flight beer flight is a good way to sample the beers and the Spring Soda mocktail very good. Unfortunately, the Bakery closed at 5pm and we didn't arrive until after 6pm since we were told by our daughter, who had eaten items from there before, says that in one of her favorite things about this Bakery & Restaurant. We had a ok dine-in experience and at least the food was delicious. read more

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I actually really enjoyed my time here! Although you have to line up to order your food, the line does move relatively quickly and the staff is super nice. You would hope for a really good day so that you can sit outside. I think that's better than sitting inside, but there is inside seating as well. Also, if there are multiple people in your party, you can take turns and go get snacks from the bakery to eat while you're waiting in line to order your food. I would definitely recommend brunch. * parking was surprisingly not a total nightmare. It's almost like as you're coming someone is leaving so they're legit was always a spot and they have a parking lot in the back. I couldn't tell you how to get there, but there is one. read more

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This restaurant has absolutely amazing atmosphere. A perfect place to come study or do work on a weekday. We did go on a weekday and the greenery was beautiful and the restaurant was nice and quiet. The line gets really long on the weekends. They have the a inside bakery as well which you can grab things to go quickly. Their pastries are delicious. I can't wait to go back and try all their different vegetarian options read more

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This was the first time I ate at the restaurant of Guglhupf. I'd come previously and taken pastries to go. The pastries were absolutely delicious and I loved them, so I wanted to come back to try their food. I ordered an omelette for breakfast and it came with fruit and bread. I thought that it was a very delicious breakfast. I also ordered a hot cozy almond latte to drink and thought it was a great winter time drink. Overall, had a great experience. I think the pastries were better than the breakfast in my opinion, but I would love to try some of their more authentic German dishes. read more

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For best selection go for brunch, not for breakfast. This restaurant is well known with the locals for a good selection of food that is well prepared. I went at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast, and I was surprised at the crowd there. That's a good sign. But unfortunately, not all of their menu items are available in the morning. For example, they have a wonderful smoked salmon platter that is not ready yet in the morning. So if you want the best selection, go for brunch, instead. They messed up one of our orders, but they were very kind about it and brought us what we actually ordered. I'm not quite sure what the mixup was. The comped is a croissant for the trouble, which was nice. The bakery items are very good, so add a baked good to your order. read more

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Omg!!! Run to this place if you want to eat like you took a 10 hour flight to Germany! In true European manner everything was delicious and not too sweet! The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The had an gugelhopf bundt style cake in the flavor of ginger since it's December. Not sure how often they change the flavor. Also this place is super cool looking. If I had more time I would have loved to have eaten at the fun looking restaurant. read more

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Very popular breakfast choice we got there before they're opened and I was already a line. There is no table service for ordering food. You must stand in a line and order your food and it's hard to get a refill of coffee. I found the food to be quite tasty and yummy with a slight German influence at least on the breakfast menu many of the seats are outside. There's a small inside area. The outside has a lovely garden with cool weird statues. There's a separate line for the bakery so you might wanna get in that line 1st get a snack while you wait over a half hour to put in your order. read more

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Right off the bat, the parking lot is *difficult* but there's some street parking available, too, just FYI. The restaurant gives off such a friendly vibe and the whole staff had big smiles. We popped into the bakery side to grab a couple loaves of fresh bread and some pastries to snack on. Everything was delicious! The ciabatta was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside - it also stayed soft for about 5 days after buying it. I paired it with some olive oil and Italian herbs. My mom got the sunflower seed bread, which was perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches! I also tried the carrot cake scone and found it super flavorful and perfectly soft inside, very cinnamony. We got some brioche buns for veggie burgers and they were a bit dense, but great flavor. Next time we'll stay to eat out on the patio. The entrance is beautiful with all the plants and the waterfall, just a wonderfully relaxing little oasis type ambiance. read more

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Still amazing! I absolutely love this restaurant and Café. Their coffees are delicious with beautiful foam artwork. Their pastries are addictive. In addition, their breakfast is healthy and tasty. I ordered the avocado toast with egg, and it was filling and fresh. The line seem long to order, but it moves fairly quickly. The only difficulty is parking can be hectic and is limited. read more

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German bakery and restaurant in Durham! This outside patio makes for a relaxing morning sipping on a latte and enjoying a savory egg sandwich. Not pictured is a German chocolate tort that was delicious. This is a one stop shop for all your culinary needs. Be sure to check out the bakery before you leave. read more

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Perfect brunch spot with chill outdoor vibes! The pancakes were fluffy with fresh berries, the avocado toast had the perfect kick, and the turkey panini was savory. Great service, great sunshine definitely coming back. read more

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It's self order they serve with number. Was a beautiful morning and the cafe was open early. The bakery section was great. We had our breakfast and enjoyed the outdoors. read more

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Such a cute place in Durham. There's an attached bakery to the restaurant. We went for Saturday brunch, and there was definitely a wait (~25 mins) but it went by super fast. Food was great and came out relatively quickly. I got the pumpkin pie latte and lamb doner and it was soo delicious (a little spicy fyi!). Overall 10/10 would recommend anybody who's looking to buy some sourdough/pastries or wanna have a nice brunch. Parking is a little limited, we ended up being able to snag a spot in their lot but it might be more worthwhile to find street parking. read more

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This German-inspired restaurant is a staple brunch spot in Durham. They have a large space with outdoor seating that is dog friendly (seat yourself!). The line to order food at the counter can be quite long during peak hours on the weekend and I would highly recommend getting there early to avoid the wait and snag a parking spot (which is limited). We tried the lamb doner and reuben sandwich which were delicious. The lamb doner was similar to a gyro - the meat was tender and flavorful and came with cabbage, tomato and cucumber veggies in a naan. The reuben was a classic and perfect between the corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, and russian dressing. We chose fries and potato salad as our sides which were great too. The attached bakery is a must visit as well. They have an excellent selection of breads, muffins, pastries. Highly recommend the muffins, their tarts (chocolate and especially the lime one), and their chocolate/cinnamon schneckes (croissant-like buns), but I don't think you can go wrong with any of their bakery items which are well-made and not too sweet. The bakery staff are always very friendly and have provided great recommendations for my indecisive self on what to get. One of my go-to brunch places to bring friends & family! read more

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Charming spot that blends German comfort food with brunch favorites like eggs benedict over Westphalian ham. The building has so much character, and the outdoor seating feels like a European garden. Friendly service, generous portions--my schnitzel with mushroom gravy was crispy and delicious, the bean and ham soup was flavorful and not salty. I was not fond of their potato salad-it was very chunky with potato slices. read more

Been a while since we had dinner and none of the changes are for the better This is no longer a full service restaurant. We stood in line outside on a 30 degree night to put in a dinner order through a window. The cashier couldn't answer questions about the food. If you're going to eliminate service at a German restaurant, have the one person taking orders understand the food, and maybe have a better attitude. Once inside most of the tables are upstairs and you eventually find an area with silverware/napkins etc. The food all comes out immediately. Got the pork shank and spaetzle. Really good. Excellent drink too. The food deserves way better than what has become a fast casual restaurant. Doubt I'll repeat read more

At first glance we thought this place looked cool and we wanted to try it. After trying it, we will definitely be back. Brunch was delicious, the baked goods were amazing. The whole place had a unique vibe that we loved and the staff were helpful and super friendly. This is going to become a place we frequent, I can already tell. read more

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