Cafes near Durham

“Amazing food of all kinds for lunch and breakfast, even a quick snack.

Vegetarian options: Lots of dishes with no animal things

Parking: 45+ of spots near the entrance

Kid-friendliness: A kids area with a chalkboard, chalk, and lowered seats with an equally lowered table

Wheelchair accessibility: No stars, might need help with the doors though“

“The Freedom Cafe is a super cozy spot that has a great sense of community. The highlight for me is definitely the coffee – especially the cappuccino. It's the best I've ever had! The rich, creamy texture and the perfect balance of espresso and frothed milk make its incredible flavor a true standout.

To top it all off, I love that they support a great cause to end human trafficking. Knowing that my patronage contributes to this important mission makes my experience at The Freedom Cafe even more meaningful.“

“Pretty good place to have a coffee. They have great flavors and sitting outside is nice, but the inside atmosphere is not great. It gets busy and loud so doing homework is not something most people can do. It's also connected to a Subway, which is either a bonus or a negative, depending on your feelings!“

“Two Bees was such a delightful find! Everything about them was perfection. Walking into the cafe, the decor is lovely with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the river. The staff was so sweet and just lovely authentic people. But the offerings they had were simply divine. Their croissant was reminiscent of European quality, all their ingredients were fresh and tasty, but the best thing was their passion fruit tart- outstanding! Very highly recommend this place!“

“Stopped in for our first time to grab some lunch, and wow! Absolutely delicious!!! We got the chicken salad and the Italian and both were the freshest tasting sandwiches we’ve had in a long time! I was so excited to see that they use boars head for their meat and it comes with a generous portion to say the least!! We are hooked!! The owners are very nice and transformed this spot beautifully! I can’t forget to mention that I had to grab the Shain’s of Maine cookie dough ice cream as a family favorite treat!! If you’re in the area definitely make a stop in!! I can’t wait to try more of their menu and the soups they have to offer!! 🙌🏼 10/10!“

“Great vibes, great people!“

“We loved our visit to the tipsy tabby . Cats, coffee and purrs. The perfect way to destress and relax.“

“I’ve been working for companies at Pease on and off for a dozen years now and Belle Peppers has been my go-to lunch spot for just as long. In addition, my company frequently orders catering from them so I don’t think I go more than a couple of days without eating something from Belle Peppers. The staff is always friendly and I’ve never had a disappointing experience. It definitely gets busy around lunchtime but if you go there regularly like me you know how to get in and get out quickly. Try the spicy chicken sandwich!“

“Update - 8:00PM March 8, gave the location another try and had a much better experience. The woman working was friendly and, though there was still a couple minute wait at the window (she looked to be in the middle of something), my coffee and sandwich came out right away. I drove away with a smile.Old - 8:00PM March 7, two brightly lit neon signs that say “Open,” the radio playing music inside, but here I am sitting at the drive through window for over 5 minutes and didn’t even see movement inside. No other customers as far as I could tell. Left without ordering.“