Wayback Burgers

We came here one evening for dinner. It was pouring down raining outside and we'd had a long day…read more We'd seen photos of the burgers but hadn't tried it so we got to check another restaurant off our list. I had the double classic burger. I wasn't really impressed. It lacked the flavor and seasoning I thought I'd get based on how good the burger looked. I needed to add ketchup and mustard to the burger to get a decent taste from it. The fries were great. I got the spicy seasoning that they offer. Now that I think of it, they should have cooked my patties in the seasoning they put on the fries and it would have been a lot more tasty. There was a good amount of people at the restaurant, so they may have had a difference flavor experience than I did.

What a nice burger restaurant in downtown Durham! The spicy burger was tasty and not overly spicy…read more I got the fire tots and they were nice and crisp. The fire seasoning was more salty than spicy, but it was nice. The restaurant looks welcoming with bright colors. I got great service and recommendations from the staff. The food came out pretty quickly too. Their unsweetened tea was pretty weak (it came out yellow instead of brown) so I dumped it and got soda instead.

Drink selection

Classic with BBQ

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Classic burger - lifewithhanny

Bull City Burger and Brewery

3.9(1.3k reviews)

9.3 mi

A hidden gem! We stumbled upon this spot while passing…read morethrough Durham on our way to the beach for Labor Day weekend. We were warmly greeted as soon as we entered and the bartender explained how things work: order at the counter or sit at the bar for full service. We chose the bar. I had a Lakewood Lavender Lemonade and it was so refreshing. The bartender was super kind and it was fun to watch him up close and personal. I ordered a Burger bowl with fries and Gouda cheese sauce. Oh my! The medium well done burger was cooked and seasoned to perfection and sat atop a bed of some really good and guilt-laden fries. I chose to pour the cheese sauce on top and it was a smart move. Definitely check this spot out if you're in Durham or passing through like we were.

Here again to remind everyone how delicious bull city burgers is…read more Recently moved to NC and had to bring my partner here to try it out safe to say he won't shut up about how good the beers and burgers are here Brewed in house beers can't go wrong with the Bull city IPA Any burger you choose will have you smiling ear to ear just DONT SKIP on the duck frites absolutely HAVE to get them

Duck FRITES - shoestring taters fried in peanut oil and finished in duck fat

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Brewery inside

Queeny's

4.1(123 reviews)

9.4 mi

Landed on this place while on a short trip in Durham and the food was so good! I ordered the…read moremolletes with a cilantro pineapple marg. Solid combo! I loved the vibe inside and wish I could take a dive like this back home with me. The food also came out super fast and the workers were really cool!

This place is super cute!!!!! I was a group of friends at…read moreanother bar that doesn't serve food, so I knew I needed to have something on my stomach before consuming libations! When you walk in, you grab a menu at the door - order at the bar - and have a seat! I could not tell you what I ordered, I took the bartender's recommendation (since it was my first time there) I can't remember the name (I think it's called Mollette or something close to that - sorry), but it was like chicken tacos in bread (if that makes sense). You can order another meat type, I just ordered the chicken! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!! And the ladies that were working the bar - GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! I will definitely go back again!

Bar

Braised Short Rib Sandwich w/ Brussel Sprout Slaw

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Flying Bull Restaurant & Brewery

3.9(80 reviews)

9.6 mi

Consistently excellent dining experience. We started with our usual honey garlic sambal and scotch…read moreale BBQ wings (both great flavors although honey sambal might be my slight favorite), deviled eggs, and the brussels sprouts - all well-executed classics on the menu and reliably strong across visits. For the main, I ordered the standard burger despite several limited-edition options being available (ask about the Hamilton theme!). It was cooked precisely to my specified medium, with a flavorful patty and nice structural integrity throughout. The tater tots were basically as good as they come. We paired the meal with IPAs - Dancing with the Bulls and Bull in a Bottle Shop - both of which held up well against the richness of the food and worked particularly well with the burger. I finished the meal off with the amaretto which provided a balanced finish and was reminiscent of my usual espresso martini without being overly boozy or heavy. Service was friendly and professional as always, and the atmosphere remains a strong point: upscale casual without feeling forced. One of my favorite spots in downtown Durham for so many reasons, and one I'll definitely continue to return to.

Stopped by while in town for a flight and some apps. We ordered a flight of 4 and some Parmesan…read moretruffle fries, both of which were delicious. Service was quick and our waiter was super enthusiastic and accommodating. We sat outside on the patio area, but there was ample seating inside, both at the bar and at tables. There are couches outside as well as a large connect-4 game you can play. Overall, we had a great experience and have no complaints. Hope to be back soon!

Inside dining

Brussel sprouts

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Outside dining and entrance

Town Hall Burger & Beer - Durham

4.0(594 reviews)

6.6 mi

I've not been here for a while, but this mild Saturday found me craving shrimp tacos. (Most days…read morefind me there, but I digress...) 6 pm on Father's Day eve, it wasn't too crowded. I think there's a sports ball thing going on somewhere, too. One person ahead of me and I gave the nice lady my order. The tacos came out pretty quickly, followed by the beer, cool and frothy from the tap. As I've mentioned before, there is a nice adult contemporary soundtrack that is neither background or overpowering. It just hits, and you can chat over it if you want. Or sing along. After a nice bike ride, I stopped in and ordered their three shrimp tacos. I've had them before, but they seemed even more amazing than past visits. Were the shrimp larger? Were there more of them? (4 per taco seems about right!) It was such a lot of food (added to the hazy IPA) that I had to take the last one to go. It may last the night. Or it may be breakfast. I think I've had their burger once. I'm such a sucker for grilled shrimp! Hehe. They have sides and apps as well, but I can't even finish the main!

Back in NC for a visit and headed to THBB for our fist meal…read more Sat outside and enjoyed perhaps the best grilled chicken sandwich (on naan) that I've ever had - and I've had some delicious ones here. And the staff is super attentive and friendly to everyone in the place. They have a new-to-me slogan - don't yelp, we're here to help - which I think is fantastic because it's all about giving people the opportunity to make things right, not bitching on social media. Definitely nothing to complain about tonight. This place is great. And I love their celebration of minds of all kinds.

Buffalo chicken wrap

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Yuengling Larger

The Boot Room

4.5(142 reviews)

8.4 mi

Such a fun bar to watch the World Cup or any futbol game. Quick, friendly staff, good bites, and a…read morehuge beverage selection. They have non-alcoholic beer on draft! It's huge. There's 6 seating areas including outside and more screens than I could count. There's even a kids menu.

The food was delicious! I had the zagorakis a lamb burger so good! The cheese curds fabulous…read moreespecially the pepper jelly and ranch! The kloop was good with the house smoked pastrami! Will totally be back The service was great and I love that it is connected to the beer study and there is a bar in back as well! More na options would be nice. The vibe is also good it is a soccer sports bar which is a nice change from everything being American football.

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Side bar

Emmy Squared Pizza - Durham

Emmy squared is excellent pizza (if a little, maybe a lot pricey). It's Detroit style which is…read moresimilar to Chicago style in that it's a deep pan cooked pizza but it's more like standard pizza than Chicago style which is almost more like a lasagna or something. I really enjoy Detroit style pizza and it's not something you see a lot of around NC so that's nice. They also have a very good Gluten Free option which is nearly the same as the traditional crust - and if you ask they can mock up the cheesy sticks using the GF crust as well. The service is always super friendly at any location I've been to. As I mentioned, it's pretty pricey for pizza but it's also something you can't quite get around here otherwise and it's a nice place to go for something like date night.

I did carry out and it was my first visit. I'm not new to Detroit style by a long shot so I was…read moreexcited to try it. The flavor is a 4.5/5. The sauce is pretty darn good. Sweet with a little bit of tang and you can definitely taste the seasoning. The crust has the right thickness the right crunch and the right give. The crust could stand to have a little more flavor but overall it was a solid crust. My issue with the food was for $25 on a 8x10 pizza, there should be enough cheese in the mix to cover more than 60% of the pizza. They have a "signature cheese blend" but then 40% of the pizza doesn't get any of it. A bit disappointing. Which gives the value a 2/5 at best. In addition to these two factors I was asked my name for the order when I arrived. The young lady walked off and then I spotted her on her phone in the corner, followed by folding pizza boxes in a different corner. Eventually a gentleman approached with the same question. Wouldn't you know it, my order was sitting right there next to the host stand. Not impressive. The ambiance is a bit pretentious for a place serving pizza which I found to be pretty greasy. The ambiance definitely matches the price so I guess that's what they are going for. The only lot for parking is paid but I suppose that may be the norm for "downtown" Durham. The flavor again was very good, but the value and the competency of the staff are a miss. As a frequent traveler I think I'd explore the other options next time rather than return.

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Al's Burger Shack

4.4(860 reviews)

12.4 mi

I stopped in a week ago to grab lunch while my car was charging. I just wanted a quiet place to…read morehang out for a bit. Boy am I glad I did. I order the mookie burger (medium rare, I'm not a psychopath after all) and a side of tater tots. The burger was perfectly done. the right amount of toppings and sauce in relation to the patty size. Tots were the right level of crispy. Soooooo delightful The best burger in Chapel Hill! Come here TODAY and order the mookie burger. Service is awesome. People are great. 10 out of 10, would absolutely recommend.

Our first experience at an Al's Burger Shack was in Apex, and this place is on another level. The…read moreburgers are so much better here and the vibe is homegrown. Love the outdoor seating and beer shack connected. I had the Elote Burger (burger of the month), and it was awesome. The rest of the family had the Classic, Sean's Bacon Burger and Nashy Smashy. No complaints.

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Cider

Alley Twenty Six

4.3(434 reviews)

9.4 mi

I thought my visit here was great! I sat at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful. I started…read morewith the coconut shrimp and I absolutely cannot stop thinking about it. It was absolutely one of my favorite dishes I've ever had. I got the spam burger for my entrée and I thought it came with fries and salad but the bartender kind of confused me about it. Otherwise I felt like it was a little dry, but otherwise he was decent. Then I ended with the Keylime pie and I still think about it to this day. It was absolutely one of my favorite Keylime pies I've ever had.

Lovely vibe. Fantastic cocktails. Excellent service. Delicious burger. The shoestring fries are…read morekiller.

Pimento cheese & pepper jelly

Pimento cheese on baguette

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House-made tonic soda mocktail

The Federal

3.9(454 reviews)

9.8 mi

Good vibes all around, I feel like the Federal is the kind of bar that could be good anytime of day…read moreor night. They have impressive hours and serve food late into the night. Thank god for places like this for those of us who want to eat past 9pm. We sat at a table rather than the bar and our waitress was just the sweetest. The wines available impressed for a place that is more of a gastropub/dive bar. I just wanted a quick pre dinner glass of wine and I also admired the menu because it had a decent selection of veg options, like I could see myself hungry as an animal late at night and do well enough here. My dining companion's nachos were an absurdly huge portion, considering the reasonable price. I didn't know places like this even existed anymore!

Stopped by for late lunch or just a snack. I try to sit by myself yet the bartender was less than…read moreattentive. As a place, it is a cool spot. For the service, meh Had the curry brat on fries with blue cheese. Blue cheese was weak at best. Fries were ok. Brat. Meh. I will not say the bartender name nor when I was there but all in all this was a Yelp fail

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Cuban Sandwich

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Naikoa L.

9 years ago

Great food! Great people! I love the location close to walmart and the deals are great. We used a Groupon and it was a steal. Eat here asap!

Tony R.

13 years ago

Burgers are small and flavorless . Homemade chips are good. Too many other good burger places around to bother going back here.

P And J B.

2 years ago

The food is really good and consistent. And the staff is very friendly. It's very clean inside.

Sean T.

3 years ago

The. Food. Was. Good

Bev G.

15 years ago

Visited during lunch hour . Food was OK. Plan to try a shake on next visit.

Kayla D.

14 years ago

I don't even really like burgers, but the burgers are awesome here!!

Jeanine L.

12 years ago

The food is always great and the burgers melt in your mouth!!

David S.

6 years ago

forgot to give me my change and cup and took long

Chris K.

13 years ago

Great burger! One of the best I have had.

Rahulkumar M.

13 years ago

Burgers were ok, prices are good !!

Eric B.

12 years ago

Very tasty burgers and fries!

Walt D.

12 years ago

Great burgers and Onion Rings

Alan B.

12 years ago

Good value for your money.

Amanda M.

14 years ago

It was delish.:)

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