Guidebook for Durham
Food Scene
Taqueria La Vaquita
2700 Chapel Hill RdReal Mexican food, outdoor seating, walking distance
German cafe, bakery, awesome outside porch, great wine and beer list, 3 minute drive
128 locals recommend
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdGerman cafe, bakery, awesome outside porch, great wine and beer list, 3 minute drive
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StIncredible food. Lively, fun atmosphere.
My personal favorite. French bistro that's packed most nights. Service is great.
50 locals recommend
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough RdMy personal favorite. French bistro that's packed most nights. Service is great.
Scratch Bakery
111 Orange StreetAwesome brunch and lunch, more awesome pies.
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StAwesome, truly unique, coffee shop, outdoor patio, very busy.
I think it's the best Vietnamese we've got. Highly recommend for food, not for decor or location.
Saigon Grill
2929 N Roxboro StI think it's the best Vietnamese we've got. Highly recommend for food, not for decor or location.
Everything Else
Best wine shop in town, free tastings Tues 5-7 and Sat 12-3.
10 locals recommend
Wine Authorities Durham ~ Wine Shop
2501 University DrBest wine shop in town, free tastings Tues 5-7 and Sat 12-3.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StGorgeous gardens. Perfect for a picnic, or a slow stroll.
Fun dive. Pool, darts, shuffle board, great seats to watch it all go down. Super nice staff.
13 locals recommend
Green Room
1108 Broad StFun dive. Pool, darts, shuffle board, great seats to watch it all go down. Super nice staff.
Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill StFancy cocktails, homemade ingredients, professional service.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StBaseball!
Carolina Theatre
309 W Morgan StBeautiful old theatre, indy films mostly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Lusconi
117 E Main StThere's no sign. It's pretty hip. Great wine, cheese and charcuterie.