Dame's Chicken & Waffles is a southern restaurant in Downtown, Durham.
Durham's celebrated brunch spot lets you build your own plate: choose the bird, the waffle style, the schmear and the drizzle from a list of creative options.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Chicken and waffles, Sweet potato waffle, Oatmeal waffle
Address: 455 S Driver St, Durham, NC 27703
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Signature: Craft beef burger, Truffle fries, House-brewed IPA
A downtown Durham burger and brewery institution. The kitchen grinds beef daily; the brewery rotates a pilsner and IPA. Opening time 11:11 is a tradition.
Signature: Craft beef burger, Truffle fries, House-brewed IPA
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