Samantha + Rain’s Guide to Chapel Hill and Durham
Food scene
A full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner and a rooftop bar.
33 residents recomanen
GRUB Durham
1200 W Chapel Hill StA full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner and a rooftop bar.
An innovative bakery, cafe and biergarten serving contemporary cuisine with southern German roots, emphasizing local and seasonal ingredients.
You can't go wrong here, everything is delicious!
128 residents recomanen
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdAn innovative bakery, cafe and biergarten serving contemporary cuisine with southern German roots, emphasizing local and seasonal ingredients.
You can't go wrong here, everything is delicious!
Foster's is a family owned neighborhood restaurant that has been part of the Durham Community for over 30 years. They serve a kickass breakfast, over the top Sandwiches and salads, and everything is made in-house. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as take-out.
93 residents recomanen
Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdFoster's is a family owned neighborhood restaurant that has been part of the Durham Community for over 30 years. They serve a kickass breakfast, over the top Sandwiches and salads, and everything is made in-house. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as take-out.
Expect world-class, comfort food combinations meant to fulfill your appetite’s and heart’s desires at Dame's. They have the best Chicken & Waffle inspirations that are truly palette pleasing pairings. A local fave!
68 residents recomanen
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StExpect world-class, comfort food combinations meant to fulfill your appetite’s and heart’s desires at Dame's. They have the best Chicken & Waffle inspirations that are truly palette pleasing pairings. A local fave!
Monuts is a busy bakery and cafe located in Downtown Durham. They have a full menu of breakfast and lunch fare including soups, salads, sandwiches, and of course, donuts. Their updated approach to the American breakfast and lunch, pairs bold ethnic flavors with seasonal and local ingredients.
102 residents recomanen
Monuts
1002 9th StMonuts is a busy bakery and cafe located in Downtown Durham. They have a full menu of breakfast and lunch fare including soups, salads, sandwiches, and of course, donuts. Their updated approach to the American breakfast and lunch, pairs bold ethnic flavors with seasonal and local ingredients.
American comfort food & craft draft beer served in a rustic-modern space with a covered patio about 10 mins away from the house.
8 residents recomanen
The Town Hall Grill
410 Market StAmerican comfort food & craft draft beer served in a rustic-modern space with a covered patio about 10 mins away from the house.
Cozy coffee shop serving gelato, sandwiches, sorbet, beer & wine, with outdoor seating & free WiFi located 10 mins from the house.
9 residents recomanen
La Vita Dolce cafe
610 Market StCozy coffee shop serving gelato, sandwiches, sorbet, beer & wine, with outdoor seating & free WiFi located 10 mins from the house.
Breakaway Cafe is a cycling inspired cafe serving food, coffee and beer. At the Veranda in one of North Carolinas Largest Green communities, Briar Chapel that is within 5-10 mins of the house.
Breakaway Cafe
58 Chapelton CourtBreakaway Cafe is a cycling inspired cafe serving food, coffee and beer. At the Veranda in one of North Carolinas Largest Green communities, Briar Chapel that is within 5-10 mins of the house.
Rise serves Southern Biscuits, Righteous Chicken Sandwiches and Donuts, waitstaff-free and with a swift service line. Their fluffy, buttermilk and Cheddar biscuits are made from scratch and filled with savory ingredients ranging from crispy bacon and country sausage to fried green tomatoes and our famous Righteous Chicken. Add some cheddar tots and a donut to round out your breakfast!
15 residents recomanen
Rise Carrboro
310 E Main StRise serves Southern Biscuits, Righteous Chicken Sandwiches and Donuts, waitstaff-free and with a swift service line. Their fluffy, buttermilk and Cheddar biscuits are made from scratch and filled with savory ingredients ranging from crispy bacon and country sausage to fried green tomatoes and our famous Righteous Chicken. Add some cheddar tots and a donut to round out your breakfast!
Mom-&-pop deli offering fresh, authentic mediterranean and greek food & baked goods.
71 residents recomanen
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
454 W Franklin StMom-&-pop deli offering fresh, authentic mediterranean and greek food & baked goods.
The traditional taste of REAL New York Italian Pizza and Pasta from a real New Yorker rooted in Southern homemade flavors to savor. They have are a Chapel Hill Triangle favorite.
6 residents recomanen
Village Pizza & Pasta
S # 300The traditional taste of REAL New York Italian Pizza and Pasta from a real New Yorker rooted in Southern homemade flavors to savor. They have are a Chapel Hill Triangle favorite.
Family-owned haunt serving up broiled & fried seafood platters amid relaxed digs, plus beer & wine.
Captain John's Dockside
11550 US Hwy 15 501 NFamily-owned haunt serving up broiled & fried seafood platters amid relaxed digs, plus beer & wine.
Sightseeing
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens consist of approximately 55 acres of landscaped and wooded areas at Duke University. There are 5 miles of allées, walks, and pathways throughout the gardens. Expect diverse flora and fauna in 4 distinct garden areas that are beautifully taken care of. Bring snacks and have a picnic - it's the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
378 residents recomanen
Jardins Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StThe Sarah P. Duke Gardens consist of approximately 55 acres of landscaped and wooded areas at Duke University. There are 5 miles of allées, walks, and pathways throughout the gardens. Expect diverse flora and fauna in 4 distinct garden areas that are beautifully taken care of. Bring snacks and have a picnic - it's the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
A historic tobacco factory complex and national historic district that currently houses local eats and shops located in downtown Durham. It's near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and The Durham Performing Arts Center too.
116 residents recomanen
Campus del Tabac Americà
300 Blackwell StA historic tobacco factory complex and national historic district that currently houses local eats and shops located in downtown Durham. It's near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and The Durham Performing Arts Center too.
A 72-acre preserve featuring lots of natural land as well as sports fields & trails.
7 residents recomanen
Southern Community Park
1000 Sumac RdA 72-acre preserve featuring lots of natural land as well as sports fields & trails.
Campus museum showcasing the history of UNC basketball with game videos, artifacts & photo displays.
11 residents recomanen
Carolina Basketball Museum
450 Skipper Bowles DrCampus museum showcasing the history of UNC basketball with game videos, artifacts & photo displays.
The North Carolina Botanical Garden cultivates more than 1,100 acres of garden and conservation areas, safeguard rare and endangered plant species from extinction, and educate new generations of plant lovers and environmental citizens.
54 residents recomanen
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm RdThe North Carolina Botanical Garden cultivates more than 1,100 acres of garden and conservation areas, safeguard rare and endangered plant species from extinction, and educate new generations of plant lovers and environmental citizens.
Enjoy dozens of arcade and pinball games plus free console gaming systems, Skeeball, air hockey and more. Plus, they have a full bar with a focus on craft American drafts, featuring 24 constantly rotating craft draft selections at each location, and an extensive menu of canned and bottled brews, liquor, wine and more. And, they have made to order woodfired pizzas (plus soft pretzels, salads and more at our Durham Pizza Kitchen). With covered, year round outdoor seating, live music, free tournaments, daily specials and more, there is truly something for everyone.
124 residents recomanen
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StEnjoy dozens of arcade and pinball games plus free console gaming systems, Skeeball, air hockey and more. Plus, they have a full bar with a focus on craft American drafts, featuring 24 constantly rotating craft draft selections at each location, and an extensive menu of canned and bottled brews, liquor, wine and more. And, they have made to order woodfired pizzas (plus soft pretzels, salads and more at our Durham Pizza Kitchen). With covered, year round outdoor seating, live music, free tournaments, daily specials and more, there is truly something for everyone.