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Restaurant Recs: Triangle Area
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items Calling all Carolinians! Well, North Carolinians that is. If you're located in the Triangle Area, here are some spots you won't want to skip out on.
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Sections
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Mexican
Asian
American
Coffee
Breakfast & Brunch
Mexican
Did you even live in Durham if you haven't gone to Mezcalito? This Mexican restaurant has a plethora of menu options, include over 15 kinds of margaritas. My go-to order is a classic APC, but you can't go wrong with any of the menu items. If Durham's...
Mezcalito Durham
Cheap bites with great flavor! Local taco spot with all the classics- tacos, quesadillas, & margs.
NuvoTaco
Asian
Favorite spot for handmade noodles! My go-to is the Fried Shaved Noodles with Chicken and their Pork & Cabbage Dumplings!
Asian Kitchen
If you're looking for the best pho in Durham, look no further. Pho & Poke House has a cozy atmosphere, great service, and steaming bowls of pho.
Pho & Poke House
Have you ever wanted to eat inside a 1900's style train car? Now's your chance at Thai Station! My favorite dish was their Fried Rice, but I'm hoping to expand my palate and try some more of their menu sometime soon.
Thai Station Restaurant
American
Eastcut Sandwich Bar answers the question: what if my chicken caesar salad was on a sub roll? Among their Caesar A Diavolo sandwich, they also offer cheesesteaks, salads, curly fries & a plethora of soft drinks. Visit them Tues-Sun!
Eastcut Sandwich Bar
The Crunkleton is an elevated, modern American restaurant featuring Wagyu burgers, steaks, and salads. The Waygu Burger with their signature truffle oil is sure to be your new favorite. Don't skip out on dessert, either; the beignets are delicious.
The Crunkleton
Coffee
Came for coffee, stayed for the dark chocolate chip banana bread. Monuts is a local eatery and coffee shop located on 9th St. Need a spot to study? There's plenty of tables and booths to work at.
Monuts
Combination bookstore-coffee shop? Yes, please! This local spot is known for it's coffee, churros, and Mexican hot chocolate. LGBT+ friendly :)
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews
Open Eye Cafe is known for it's extended list of coffees and teas, as well as their adorable outdoor patio. Personally, I'm partial to their Iced Vanilla Chai. Not feeling coffee? They also offer a selection of beer and wine.
Open Eye Cafe
Breakfast & Brunch
Foster's Market is the best spot in Durham if you're craving a “home-cooked meal” vibe. Their biscuits and pastries are made in house- you'll definitely want to order their Cheddar and Chive Biscuit for breakfast or brunch!
Foster's Market
My favorite spot in the Triangle! Known for it's eclectic German menu and delectable pastries, Guglhupf is sure to be your new favorite spot, too!
Guglhupf
Originally founded in Wilmington, NC, Drift gives off a beach-side cafe no matter which location you visit! Best for breakfast, I like to get a Breakfast Burrito with an Iced Caramel Latte. If you're craving something sweeter, maybe you'll opt for th...
Drift Cafe Village Plaza
Arguably the most popular brunch spot in Durham, Press serves up a variety of crepes, sandwiches, and salads. Note: if going on the weekend, be prepared for a long wait (it's worth it, though).
Press Coffee, Crepes & Cocktails - Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Durham
Mad Hatter Cafe has the best breakfast burrito in the Triangle area, hands down. If you're not in the mood for one of their granola bowls or egg sandwiches, their lunch menu offers various salads, grain bowls, and quesadillas. Pro tip? Get the basket...
Mad Hatter Cafe + Bakeshop