Elmo's Diner ★ 4.0
Ninth Street institution serving the full Durham demographic since the 1980s. Pancakes, eggs and sandwiches at honest diner prices; coffee is bottomless.
Try: Pancakes, eggs and sandwiches
What to order at Cosmic Cantina
- The dish to know
- Build-your-own burritos and tacos
CuisineMexican
Price$
Neighborhoodninth-street
HoursDaily 11:00-04:00
Phone(919) 286-1875
The dishBuild-your-own burritos and tacos
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Location
Address: 1920 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705
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