8 editor picks in Durham.
8 brunch in Durham, editor-picked for brunch open sunday. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Durham.
The definitive Durham brunch: choose bird preparation, waffle style, schmear and drizzle. Sweet potato waffle with spiced honey butter is the signature.
OrderSweet potato waffle with fried chicken and spiced honey butter
Little Bull's weekend brunch applies the same creative lens to morning formats: birria eggs Benedict, guava pastry and the full cocktail programme from 11:00.
OrderBirria eggs Benedict
Vin Rouge's Sunday brunch adds crepes, eggs Benedicts and French pastry to the bistro. Reservations make it one of Durham's quietest mid-morning options.
OrderEggs Benedict and a glass of crémant
A Creole-Southern brunch counter open Wednesday through Sunday from 08:00. Shrimp and grits with smoked andouille is the signature. Biscuits alongside.
OrderShrimp and grits with smoked andouille
The German bakery's biergarten terrace is one of few Durham spots for rye bread, strudel and schnitzel before noon. Bakery opens at 07:30; restaurant follows.
OrderStrudel with cream
The Ninth Street brunch anchor since the 1980s. Scratch pancakes and bottomless coffee from 07:00 daily. Weekend waits are real; arrive before 08:00.
OrderPancakes with maple syrup
The 21c Museum Hotel restaurant serves brunch amid rotating art. NC shrimp and grits and smoked salmon benedict are the strongest plates on the local menu.
OrderNC shrimp and grits
A Southern jazz brunch that fills the Chapel Hill Road room weekly. Shrimp and grits, fried catfish and NC produce sides with live jazz on Sundays from 10:00.
OrderFried catfish plate
Private tour · 2 hours
Take a walking tour around historic Durham. Visit the city's attractions while also hearing intriguing stories of crime and punishment through the ages from your guide.
Private tour · 7 hours
Discover the history and culture of Durham on a guided walking tour. Visit the Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local café and a beer...
Private tour · 4 hours
Explore Durham on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history, visit the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local cafe.