1. Chick-fil-A
8.9
7836 Leonardo Dr (at NC 751), Durham, NC
Fast Food Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Stephen Chester: Bring your kids on Tuesday nights, they give you a kids meal with an adult meal purchase and do free crafts with them!
Taylor Coil: The best Chick-fil-a I have ever been to. Great service.
Dallas Wrege: Best Chick-til-A in the Triangle, and I think all the CFA's are good. Owner John and his staff are great!
2. Elmo's Diner
8.7
776 9th St (at Hillsborough Rd), Durham, NC
Diner · 93 tips and reviews
Ivan Urlaub: Great community feel and very kid friendly. A Durham institution (although the other location in Carrboro is a huge disappointment). Kids menu, pick 2 omelette and oatmeal are all excellent options!
R. J.: Huevos Rancheros is the way to go!
Stefan: their milkshakes, especially the peppermint-vanilla, should not be missed.
3. Pizzeria Toro
9.0
101 E Chapel Hill St (at W Main St.), Durham, NC
Pizzeria · 60 tips and reviews
Paul Roth: Great food, friendly service, excellent value, fun time at dinner in this busy family friendly restaurant
Kian Lam Kho: The thin crust wood fired pizzas are perfect. Loads of innovative topping combinations. An excellent wine list to accompany the food offering. One duck gizzard salad was exceptionally delicious.
Eric Shelton: I give this place 100%, on taste etc's, and wait staff goes way above duty to make you feel satisfied to return!!!
4. Menchie's
9.0
4711 Hope Valley Rd, Ste 6E (in Woodcroft Shopping Center), Durham, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 14 tips and reviews
Samantha Lee: This is by far the best yogurt in the area, and I've tried them all. You mix whatever flavors you want, it's pay by weight, and they have sooooo many yummy toppings.
Thai Doan: Best frozen yogurt I've ever had! The mud pie is to die for!!!
Durhamfoodie: Everything is self serve and you pay by weight. 42 cents per pound +tax
5. City Barbeque
8.7
208 West N Carolina 54, Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Kyle Fowler: Superb BBQ, best I've had in Durham. Both the pulled pork and brisket were really well done. Even the Texas toast was top notch.
Monique Brown: Good BBQ, best in Triangle. Greens are the real deal. Prices just right. Saving as a favorite.
Landry Jarvis: Easy to-go order service. Food was delicious.
7. Locopops
8.8
2600 Hillsborough Rd (at Warner St), Durham, NC
Dessert Shop · 14 tips and reviews
Food & Wine: The first Locopops outpost opened in June 2005, selling paletas (Mexican popsicles) in traditional flavors (mango-chile, tamarind) and offbeat ones (chocolate stout).
Rose Lane: The mighty mojito is the perfect summer day Popsicle!
Stacie Nagy: don't forget to stamp your card! 8 stamps = free locopop. two full cards (16 stamps) is a free pint!
Bobby Thekkekandam: If you have small children, you have to take the high chair to your own table. They always forget.
John Harrel: If you need a high chair, good luck. Supposing you get one, they're too low for the tables.
Billy Maupin: Faijta Quesadilla is the way to go.
11. Foster's Market
8.8
2694 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (btwn Legion Ave & Bedford St), Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 52 tips and reviews
Hilary Gleason: Go there for Sunday brunch (early to beat the crowd) and grab a breakfast biscuit & herbal iced tea.
Christine Cox: Love the Greek grilled cheese!
T Hilgen: Great sandwiches, salads, old time bottled soda and desserts in a really cool atmosphere. If you're in the area, don't miss Foster's.