What to order at Lula & Sadie's

Must order
Fried catfish plate
CuisineSouthern
StyleSouthern jazz brunch
Price$$
Price range$14-22
Neighborhoodold-west-durham
HoursTue-Thu 11:00-15:00 and 17:00-21:00; Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-15:00
BookingWalk-in, reservations for large groups
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Must order: Fried catfish plate

Location

Address: 2022 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

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