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    Parts&Labor

    4.1 (285 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Beef empanada, and cheese curds
    David K.

    5 stars isn't enough, this place deserves 100+!!! Jeremy and the team are doing some amazing work here. P&L was my first restaurant stop when moving to Durham and I couldn't stop going. They run a weekly Tuesday bike ride that ends here and do tons to support the local community. From food to beer, game nights and even music, this place has it all. I highly recommend the Chicken Shawarma, beef empanada, cheese curbs and fried banana peppers. It's incredibly welcoming from a food standpoint as well (TONS of vegetarian options). Check them out on your next visit to Durham! PS: late menu starts at 10pm and has a tons of great deals on it.

    Chicken Shawarma
    Hayley P.

    I love Parts & Labor! Conveniently located in downtown Durham, there is tons of construction going on but there is still plenty of street parking and parking lots around. It's also walkable to a lot of downtown. This is a great place to come with friends. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It's perfect to get tons of small plates/apps and share. They also have meals. When we went it was 8pm on a Thursday evening and not too busy but there was a line to place your food order. There is only one line where you can place your food order. It does not seem that you can do it from your table. So it takes a while to get through the line and order. That being said, after we ordered our food came out quickly. I got the Prosecco and it was not my favorite. It's on the sweeter side and I like my Prosecco dry. If I had to guess it's probably sweeter for the drinks that they mix their Prosecco with. My shawarma ($9) was delicious!

    Muryel W.

    Stopped in for lunch today - it was super hot (99F to be exact) so we sat "inside" but none of the fans were on, so it was hottt. Incredibly cool vibe - loved the seating and outdoor venue. My husband had three beer and wished the cold mugs would've been a lot colder. We order the beef empanadas (which were great), the cheese curds (also great), and bulgogi rice bowl which were okay. The kimchi on the bulgogi bowl was good but it had a ton of spicy, siracha-like sauce which was very overpowering. The food came out quick and the service was good - our one complaint was the music... for the hour and a half we sat inside and all that played was loud, Chicano rap. Would've loved a little more music diversity. Otherwise, great spot!

    Kimchi quesadilla and hummus and tabbouleh
    Jessica H.

    Ate here for lunch for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! Large menu with a lot of vegan options! I tried the mango house soda- but there were so many delicious looking flavors I would have liked to try- this one was tart and fruity. The ambiance was nice. Despite the hot summer day, and the garage doors being opened, they had lots of ceiling fans so it was comfortable! The person who took our orders was friendly and our food came quickly. I got the udon noodle bowl with tofu and my husband got the beef schwarma. Both portions were generous and flavors were delicious. Can't wait to go back!

    Pork bulgogi rice bowl
    Nicole B.

    It was fantastic! We went for lunch and I had the pork bulgogi bowl. The person behind the bar was very helpful when we were making our choices too. Sitting outside was absolutely amazing on a beautiful day. I definitely want to go back and see live music next time.

    Motor-oil wings, Buffalo wings, Fries, Sliders, Empanadas, Fries cauliflower nugs
    Andrea A.

    Parts & Labor is the restaurant/bar next to MotorCo Music Hall. To drink, I got the Mango Tropical Soda which is non-alcoholic and has mango, grapefruit, cranberry, lemon, and pomegranate. I also got a Paloma (tequila, house-made grapefruit soda, Tajin rim). Both were really good! For food, we ordered a variety of things: cheeseburger sliders, vegan & beef empanadas, cauliflower nugs, fried banana peppers, fried cheese curds, pakoras, French fries, and motor-oil & buffalo wings. Everything was good, but nothing mind-blowing; my favorite was probably the beef empanada. Ambiance is nice, service was a little slow but fine. Free nearby parking is pretty limited. 7.5/10 would recommend! I do want to catch a show at MotorCo sometime.

    Cauliflower Nuggets
    Maddy E.

    Fun spot with nice outdoor patio seating - order food and drink at bar, they give you a number and bring it to your table. Bar service was a little slow. I thought the cauliflower bites were delicious but thought it was odd that the buffalo sauce (spicy!!!) was served on the side, not tossed. Also they made us start an entire new bill for $0.50 for a side of blue cheese with the nuggets...

    Mahi Taco
    Justin F.

    What a pleasant surprise! I stopped by for a quick bite and was really impressed. The location is super cool--it clearly has that old garage vibe, with lots of open seating that spills out to the outside. The bar was well-stocked with plenty of great choices, and I couldn't resist grabbing a refreshing beer. I opted for tacos from the specials menu, and they were delicious. Paired with a cold beer on a hot day, it was the perfect meal. I'm already planning my next visit, especially since it's connected to a concert hall!

    Cheese, curds, cauliflower, wings, and french fries
    Melissa G.

    Parts & Labor has such a chill vibe and is a great spot to take a break, especially if you're biking through the area. The huge outdoor patio is a highlight, plenty of space, with fans and heaters to keep you comfortable year-round, and it's pup-friendly which is always a win. I grabbed a Kentucky Mule and a beer, both hit the spot. For snacks, I tried the cheese curds, french fries, and cauliflower wings. Everything was tasty, the cauliflower wings were surprisingly good and the fries were crispy. The cheese curds leaned a little on the greasy side, but still enjoyable. Overall, it was the perfect pit stop to recharge and relax. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a laid-back atmosphere with good drinks, tasty bites, and a great patio vibe.

    Shanelle Y.

    My friends and I came here to grab a drink and some food before going to a show at Motorco. It was busy but we had no trouble finding a table. We were all pretty impressed by how reasonably the food and drinks were priced, especially compared to other places downtown. The food took a little while to come out, but it tasted good. I only tried the fries, but they had a unique, diverse menu with a lot of different options so I feel like this would be a great place to dine with a group of friends, regardless of their taste preferences.

    ahi slider, tofu udon noodle salad, fries, churrasco slider
    Neena P.

    loved: ahi slider, hipster poutine, tofu udon salad, casual vibes not my fave: house fries, parking & finding a table

    Orangeade. (It's ridiculously delicious)
    Sergio M.

    Hip little spot next to Motorco Music Hall. Plenty of Beers to choose from. Menu is fresh and exciting. We got non alcoholic options to drink. Orangeade and Tropical fruit soda (forget the actual name) the orangeade was spectacular! So refreshing and tasty. It was pretty busy but our food don't take very long to arrive. The Canuck Poutine had an awesome mushroom gravy and the cheese curds where nice and melty. The Moto-banh was yummy. the fresh jalapeño added a huge kick in spice so be warned it's Spicy! The sesame udon salad was fresh and crisp and delicious. Definitely wanna make our way down the rest of the menu.

    Hipster Poutine, Buffalo wings, bulgogi tacos
    Surika A.

    This is a nice indoor/outdoor brewery with a wide selection of beers and ciders on tap and in cans. The location is great because it's in downtown Durham and near Boxcar so you can easily walk around to other places. The drinks were the standout, I highly recommend the Golden Road beer. It was refreshing and Mango flavored. As far as the food, it was decent but nothing that stood out. But there were a lot of options which is good. I got the wings which were fine and I shared the "hipster poutine." It's with bulgogi and kimchi, so I'm not really sure what makes Korean elements "hipster". It was a good size and pretty filling while the other food options seem to be more single serving. If you're looking for a place to chill and get some beers outside in Durham, this is definitely a good option.

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    Food was great, dude that thinks he's better then you bartending was not . Kinda Condescending

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    Great small plates, outdoor eating with sun shade. Love this place. Vegan vegetarian and gluten free options

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    Great selection for vegans. Casual outdoor environment for meeting up with friends. Okay, parking.

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    The food here was incredible and the drinks were reasonably priced too. Highly recommend the fried cheese curds!

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    Ask the Community - Parts&Labor

    Is this restaurant completely vegan?

    We try to maintain at least 30% of our menu, 10-12 items, as completely Vegan. But we do serve vegetarian (eggs, dairy) and meat (beef, chicken, seafood) items

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    Ideal's Sandwich and Groceries

    4.7
    (186 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I now see why this little sandwich shop called Ideal's is ranked so highly on Yelp; Uncle Primo's…read morechicken cutlet sandwich might just be the most addictively delicious sandwich I've ever had. I ordered mine on pressed focaccia bread and everything from the juicy crispy chicken to the parmesan cheese and toppings was top notch. Each of the flavors and textures played so well together that it's hard to stop eating after taking the first bite. Came on a Monday around 1pm and there was no line. Inside the shop was a classic deli where you order at the counter and then browse the various goods/merch while you wait. Service was fast and the sandwiches came out within 5 minutes of ordering. There are a couple picnic tables outside to sit and eat but other than that, mostly a to-go place. First timers: get the Uncle Primo's, you won't regret it!

    I came by on a Sunday right around opening time and the line was wrapped around the block. It took…read moreme about 75 minutes from getting in line to get my sandwich. I got half an uncle primos chicken cutlet sandwich ($11). It was a lot of food and was loaded with chicken! Even just the half sandwich was too much for me to eat at once. While it was tasty, I did feel like it was missing something, and personally didn't find it to be worth the wait. But if the line were shorter in the future I'd come back and try other yummies from the menu.

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    Uncle Primo's Chicken Cutlet (left), Harlem Chopped Cheese (right)
    Uncle Primo's Chicken Cutlet (left), Harlem Chopped Cheese (right)
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    4.4
    (69 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    The Halal at Ya is by far the best sandwich I've ever had! My husband got the Billy Club and felt…read morethe same. The service was wonderful, and the wait time for our meal flew by. There's a cool bar downstairs and the bartender was extremely helpful. Can't wait to come back!

    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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    Mid bloom coffee... pretty solid!
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    Eastcut Sandwich Bar - Durham

    4.4
    (387 reviews)
    3.6 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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    Eastcut Sandwich Bar - Durham
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    Ninth Street Bakery

    Ninth Street Bakery

    4.2
    (329 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    This is our favorite bakery in the area for several reasons. There is a wide variety of baked goods…read moreto choose from and nothing is too sweet. They make cookies, pastries, breads (pan loaf and hand-formed ones), soups, hand pies, and sandwiches. The variety is amazing. During the holiday season, they offer larger pies and have various seasonal goods to offer. But what's also wonderful is this bakery gives back to the community in many ways. During the height of the pandemic, they offered free bagged lunch to anyone who needed one. They also were (are?) part of the pilot project for Durham's guaranteed income. It looks to me that the owners/company are concerned about being good citizens of the community and that's a great thing. These days, so many companies get bought out by private equity companies. I hope this bakery continues to be locally owned and operated! (Also, generally this bakery isn't offering the very fancy European/European-ish style pastries which is fine by me. The prices are very reasonable, possibly in part because they aren't trying to make their baked goods a "high end" item. There are other good local bakeries that offer "high end" pastries, but they are also much less affordable and for my taste, too rich.)

    Cinnamon roll...tasty, flaky, warm, flavorful it was great. There was indoor and outdoor seating…read more Staff was great, friendly, and helpful. Will def go back!

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    Chocolate brownie
    Chocolate brownie
    Chicken & tomato pesto sandwich, Mediterranean tuna sandwich

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    Foster's Market

    Foster's Market

    4.0
    (706 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Great sandwich and better dessert! We went there for a…read morecommunity meal after church. Service was good and food was great!

    I've driven past Foster's many times on the weekends and there's always a large crowd, so when a…read moredear friend suggested going for brunch I jumped at it. We arrived around noon on a busy beautiful Sunday! There's plenty of seating both inside and on their outdoor wrap around patio. Foster's has an old rustic charm, kind of like a general store but on a larger scale. So, you order at the counter with one of their many staffers, they call your name when it's ready if you ordered to go, or they walk around to the tables calling out your name if you choose to dine there! I had the Farm Plate, which was 2 eggs your way, a meat, their famous herb biscuit and your choice of grits or potatoes. I chose scrambled hard with cheese eggs, chicken sausage patties and cheese grits. It was just ok. The food was good, not like OMG! My friend had the Breakfast Burrito and it was again, just ok. They have a variety of options to choose from. Maybe we just picked the most basic ones. Nothing is out of the ordinary. Everything looks delicious and we really should have tried a dessert, but didn't. I would go back to give them another chance, but I'm not rushing. They have local goods, like honey, jams, chocolates, sauces for sale as well as wine and lots of other goods. It's super family friendly and a great place to sit and enjoy someone's company or your own, o just didn't have a spectacular experience.

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    Local good for sale
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    Breakfast Biscuit
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    Rose's

    Rose's

    4.0
    (532 reviews)
    0.5 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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    Onigiri for the lovers
    Onigiri for the lovers
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    American Hero Restaurant

    American Hero Restaurant

    4.0
    (29 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $

    My husband and I drive by this place every day on the way home from work and I can't say why we've…read morenever stopped before. My husband loves sandwiches more than any other food so we finally stopped in a few days ago. The building itself needs some help. Well, a lot of help. The inside and the outside could use a massive overhaul but I feel it's likely not necessary where they are located and the owners are clearly putting their money into amazing quality ingredients instead of aesthetics. The sandwiches we ordered were AMAZING! They definitely bake the bread fresh every day, the bread was absolute perfection. I also really liked their mayo and feel they must make it in house. I ordered a regular (8", I think) #1 which is the Italian. I loved it! I topped it with sweet peppers, banana peppers, and pickles. Chef's kiss! My husband ordered a giant hot roast beef sandwich which he is still raving about days later. We both took half of our sandwiches to go and were able to enjoy the other half for another meal. This will be our go-to sandwich shop and easy dinner to pick up on the way home from work. Even better that we will have leftovers to take for lunch the next day!

    We got corned beef with Swiss. It was a big sandwich. Loved the bread. The lady and gentlemen…read moreworking behind the counter were very nice. The restaurant was pretty clean and the seating was comfortable. I would definitely come back!

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    Philly steak!
    Philly steak!
    Game room & subs for the win!
    Game room & subs for the win!
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