Cafe Ferdosi

2609 N Duke St STE 700, Durham
(919) 381-4062

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Great venue and hidden gem

Unique food and flavors. The kabob dishes, yogurt eggplant dish were amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

AB M

Found this place looking for coffee -- excellent cup of coffee and lovely place, definitely want to come back to try the food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adhithya Rajasekaran

Strongly Recommend this place had one of the best falafel here.

Vegetarian options: There were 2 items on menu that were vegetarian

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Wrap

Harish Narasimhan

I just had the best falafel I’ve ever had in my entire life here! Highly recommend to anyone looking to try some authentic food. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and also put on a Champions League game for us when we mentioned being soccer fans. 10/10 would go again!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meredith Radford

Food was so good! The place was clean and the staff member who served us was so nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Namya Mellouk

What a gem of a spot! This family-owned restaurant truly stands out with its warmth and hospitality. The owner and staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, making you feel right at home. The food is always fresh (best falafel I had so far in the area), flavorful, and comforting — the perfect way to refuel after a hike along the Eno River, or just whenever you're craving a delicious, satisfying meal. The service is top-notch, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal post-hike or just a cozy place to enjoy great food, this place is a must-visit! Highly recommend!

Vegetarian options: Falafel

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Negin Naseri

Great food, service, and ambiance! Well done

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charity Crabtree Van Dyck

Parking: We went at 6, when the Google listing and website both said they would be open. We followed all the signs but they led us to a parking lot that was chained off so we couldn’t go in. I tried to call and no one answered and the voicemail wouldn’t let me leave a message. I have no idea what is going on here but I wouldn’t recommend it for dinner based on our experience. It’s unfortunate because we were really excited to try it.

Nazi Kite

Hidden jewel which must be tried. Great food, pastries, coffee and atmosphere.

Dietary restrictions: Halal meat.

Kid-friendliness: Playground onsite.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gheyme Bademjan, KooKoo Sabzi, Ghormeh Sabzi, Kotlet Beef & Potato Patties

ryan roxburgh

The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is quite friendly and pleasant. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steven Perry

Our family visited Aria (Cafe Ferdosi) for a late breakfast/early Friday lunch and we didn't regret it! We were greeted by a cheerful host who graciously talked us through our food options as we weren't as familiar with Persian dishes. The food was delicious and the place was clean and quiet! We highly recommend this cafe and look forward to our next visit.

Kid-friendliness: Server was friendly and warm with our 2 year old.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mojgan Besharat

What a gem of a place.
Highly recommend this as a lunch or early dinner spot.
Super casual and very welcoming.
The chefs are true artists making the food with much heart and soul.
Omid is a delight and very open to showing us the event space as well.
What a beautiful place to host big events and parties!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Suzy Steele

Cutest new Persian coffee shop tucked back off of N Duke St. impressive large variety of Persian food and classic cafe food. The coffee glace was amazing - espresso, chocolate, ice cream, whipped cream.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joss Warren

Amazing food and great staff! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Foad Faizi

I had Cafe Ferdosi on my list for a few weeks, and I finally got a chance to try the food. It was such a great experience! The cafe has a cozy atmosphere, and the food was so fresh and tasty. I highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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