Eggs Benedict 3 ways: ham/crab, mushroom, and salmon--- all excellent. Very good friendly efficient service with a smile.
LisaT
It's a nice spot for brunch with both inside and patio tables. The eggs Benedict was tasty with fresh asparagus and greens. We also had an egg sandwich and cold brew. Service was excellent-very prompt and friendly.
Jamieson
The Nasher Cafe is 5 stars all the way, but it was difficult for us to hear each other over the Native American dancers. Ah, well. Never a dull moment there.
Nick
Although construction surrounds the museum, the cafe is a refreshing respite. The food is fresh and tasty. The service is timely.
Darcy
Lovely patio but current construction does not make for great views. Love the menu. Food is delicious and staff is great. And then you can see art afterwards!
ellen
We went for a Sunday brunch and had a party of 8. We all generally enjoyed our food. Many of us got omelets and they were great. My mom was surprised the steak and asparagus came with just one very large spear of asparagus, which she said was seasoned perfectly and she quite enjoyed. The breakfast potatoes and salad that come with the omelet are good -- the light dressing on the mixed green salad is great. My daughter got the paprika tofu and cabbage and that was the most disappointing dish. It seemed mainly to be lots of raw cabbage that needed more dressing -- she asked for additional dressing and said it improved the flavor a bit. There was only a small amount of tiny pieces of tofu that also lacked flavor. So that is the one dish we would recommend a re-do.
Maureen
This was our second time to the cafe. It is soooo nice to finally eat out and get healthy , delicious, real food cooked to perfection and served artistically. All I can say is I feel restored and fully nourished. FINALLY, someone who knows how to make a PERFECT salad! The ingredients were unusual, complementary, fresh and dressed to perfection. Wait staff are alert, considerate, helpful and professional. We will definitely return. Wish there was something similar closer to our home in Wilson. Keep up the excellent work
Erika Kramer
Very impressed with the food. We were a party of 18, and everyone seemed very pleased with their lunch choices. Service was kind and attentive. Great experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Savannah Gouch
Great food and drinks (especially the drinks)! Service was just okay, the waiter that took our order, later gave our food to the table next to us and then gave it to us after the other table had already touched the plates. The kitchen was busy, so I get it but it was just intriguing the same waiter who took our order gave our order to someone else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steak Benedict
Linda
The Nasher Cafe is where we take out of town guests for lunch. It's the place we celebrate life events where the food meets the moment. The menu is curated, the food is presented as artfully as the exhibits that surround us no matter our individual tastes, food needs, or desires. The service is always stellar. I'm still dreaming of that wicked flourless chocolate cake.
This is a lovely place to dine. We had excellent service. The coffee was good. I had an egg, bacon, and avocado sandwich. It came with some southwestern potatoes and a small salad. Loved the potatoes. My husband had an omelet. So did my father in law and brother in law. My mother in law got gluten-free toast and fruit. We all shared a gluten-free molten chocolate cake and Italian creme cake for dessert. The desserts were awesome. We liked being able to view the free Nasher museum right after our meal. It's like coming here has entertainment baked in. You will have to pay for parking on Duke's campus.
Joanne
My friend and I ate brunch at the Nasher Cafe, we had a 1:30 reservation. The hostess was very curt, the table she had planned to put us at was not available and yet she continued to seat other parties of 2 ahead of us instead of offering us another table. Once seated, we were brought water (no ice or lemon) and a pitcher was placed on the table for refills. We each ordered a glass of wine. My friend ordered the Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken added, the presentation was beautiful, the chicken was nicely seasoned, but the potatoes were unexpectedly cold as were the deep fried shallots. I ordered the Grilled Peach and Burrata salad, again a beautiful presentation; the greens were tossed in a light vinaigrette, topped with one ball of Burrata cheese and Basil Pesto, there was a large amount of Proscuitto added, but it was not high quality and it was cold, I was also very disappointed that the peaches were not fresh, and were also ice cold, a little extra effort would have really elevated this meal. The bill for 2 Salads and 2 glasses of wine came to $70 + tip. Most disturbing about the entire experience was the noise level, my friend and I had to practically shout at each other in order to be heard. I'm glad we tried the Nasher Cafe, but we won't be returning.
Satya Sardonicus, DC, CACCP
I have a pretty picky diet and traveling can prove kind of difficult to find healthy food. That said, this is the best meal I have had in Durham all week! I got the wild mushroom and spinach salad, but had them cook the spinach, and added shrimp. Blake and the entire team were kind and accommodating, which really elevated my experience as well. The space is also beautiful, and has fast Wi-Fi so I was able to get some work done at the same time. I will absolutely be back, 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Mushroom Salad
Sharlene
Enjoyed a delicious double birthday celebration over brunch on Saturday! As usual, the food was well-prepared, and the choices all looked amazing. Our wait staff was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately construction is continuing on the outside patio so we dined inside. Lovely flowers adorned the tables! The only downside is the noise level with all the hard surfaces. We were especially knocked for a loop when the manager mentioned we could leave whenever we were ready...that someone who wanted to remain anonymous had paid for our meal for four!!! What a generous gift, and we were so very grateful for their generosity. May they be blessed in their life!
Cindy
Innovative and enticing menu. Service was spectacularly helpful and attentive. Lovely light filled setting off the atrium of the museum. Noisy for ordinary conversation. A/C was blasting and diluted the ambience score for us. Far too cold ?
Eggs Benedict 3 ways: ham/crab, mushroom, and salmon--- all excellent. Very good friendly efficient service with a smile.
It's a nice spot for brunch with both inside and patio tables. The eggs Benedict was tasty with fresh asparagus and greens. We also had an egg sandwich and cold brew. Service was excellent-very prompt and friendly.
The Nasher Cafe is 5 stars all the way, but it was difficult for us to hear each other over the Native American dancers. Ah, well. Never a dull moment there.
Although construction surrounds the museum, the cafe is a refreshing respite. The food is fresh and tasty. The service is timely.
Lovely patio but current construction does not make for great views. Love the menu. Food is delicious and staff is great. And then you can see art afterwards!
We went for a Sunday brunch and had a party of 8. We all generally enjoyed our food. Many of us got omelets and they were great. My mom was surprised the steak and asparagus came with just one very large spear of asparagus, which she said was seasoned perfectly and she quite enjoyed. The breakfast potatoes and salad that come with the omelet are good -- the light dressing on the mixed green salad is great. My daughter got the paprika tofu and cabbage and that was the most disappointing dish. It seemed mainly to be lots of raw cabbage that needed more dressing -- she asked for additional dressing and said it improved the flavor a bit. There was only a small amount of tiny pieces of tofu that also lacked flavor. So that is the one dish we would recommend a re-do.
This was our second time to the cafe. It is soooo nice to finally eat out and get healthy , delicious, real food cooked to perfection and served artistically. All I can say is I feel restored and fully nourished. FINALLY, someone who knows how to make a PERFECT salad! The ingredients were unusual, complementary, fresh and dressed to perfection. Wait staff are alert, considerate, helpful and professional. We will definitely return. Wish there was something similar closer to our home in Wilson. Keep up the excellent work
Very impressed with the food. We were a party of 18, and everyone seemed very pleased with their lunch choices. Service was kind and attentive. Great experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks (especially the drinks)! Service was just okay, the waiter that took our order, later gave our food to the table next to us and then gave it to us after the other table had already touched the plates. The kitchen was busy, so I get it but it was just intriguing the same waiter who took our order gave our order to someone else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steak Benedict
The Nasher Cafe is where we take out of town guests for lunch. It's the place we celebrate life events where the food meets the moment. The menu is curated, the food is presented as artfully as the exhibits that surround us no matter our individual tastes, food needs, or desires. The service is always stellar. I'm still dreaming of that wicked flourless chocolate cake.
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This is a lovely place to dine. We had excellent service. The coffee was good. I had an egg, bacon, and avocado sandwich. It came with some southwestern potatoes and a small salad. Loved the potatoes. My husband had an omelet. So did my father in law and brother in law. My mother in law got gluten-free toast and fruit. We all shared a gluten-free molten chocolate cake and Italian creme cake for dessert. The desserts were awesome. We liked being able to view the free Nasher museum right after our meal. It's like coming here has entertainment baked in. You will have to pay for parking on Duke's campus.
My friend and I ate brunch at the Nasher Cafe, we had a 1:30 reservation. The hostess was very curt, the table she had planned to put us at was not available and yet she continued to seat other parties of 2 ahead of us instead of offering us another table. Once seated, we were brought water (no ice or lemon) and a pitcher was placed on the table for refills. We each ordered a glass of wine. My friend ordered the Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken added, the presentation was beautiful, the chicken was nicely seasoned, but the potatoes were unexpectedly cold as were the deep fried shallots. I ordered the Grilled Peach and Burrata salad, again a beautiful presentation; the greens were tossed in a light vinaigrette, topped with one ball of Burrata cheese and Basil Pesto, there was a large amount of Proscuitto added, but it was not high quality and it was cold, I was also very disappointed that the peaches were not fresh, and were also ice cold, a little extra effort would have really elevated this meal. The bill for 2 Salads and 2 glasses of wine came to $70 + tip. Most disturbing about the entire experience was the noise level, my friend and I had to practically shout at each other in order to be heard. I'm glad we tried the Nasher Cafe, but we won't be returning.
I have a pretty picky diet and traveling can prove kind of difficult to find healthy food. That said, this is the best meal I have had in Durham all week! I got the wild mushroom and spinach salad, but had them cook the spinach, and added shrimp. Blake and the entire team were kind and accommodating, which really elevated my experience as well. The space is also beautiful, and has fast Wi-Fi so I was able to get some work done at the same time. I will absolutely be back, 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wild Mushroom Salad
Enjoyed a delicious double birthday celebration over brunch on Saturday! As usual, the food was well-prepared, and the choices all looked amazing. Our wait staff was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately construction is continuing on the outside patio so we dined inside. Lovely flowers adorned the tables! The only downside is the noise level with all the hard surfaces. We were especially knocked for a loop when the manager mentioned we could leave whenever we were ready...that someone who wanted to remain anonymous had paid for our meal for four!!! What a generous gift, and we were so very grateful for their generosity. May they be blessed in their life!
Innovative and enticing menu. Service was spectacularly helpful and attentive. Lovely light filled setting off the atrium of the museum. Noisy for ordinary conversation. A/C was blasting and diluted the ambience score for us. Far too cold ?
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