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The Durham outpost of John Currence's Southern breakfast chain. Country ham, boudin, grits and scratch biscuits anchor a menu that takes breakfast seriously.
Signature: Country ham and eggs, Boudin scramble, Cornmeal pancakes
Lula & Sadie's is a southern restaurant in Old West Durham, Durham.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Shrimp and grits, Fried catfish, Sunday jazz brunch
Address: 2022 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
The Durham outpost of John Currence's Southern breakfast chain. Country ham, boudin, grits and scratch biscuits anchor a menu that takes breakfast seriously.
Signature: Country ham and eggs, Boudin scramble, Cornmeal pancakes
A nationally recognised whole-hog barbecue on Cole Mill Road where pigs are smoked overnight over hardwood. The banana pudding is as celebrated as the pork.
Signature: Whole-hog pulled pork, Banana pudding, Brunswick stew
A Creole-inflected Southern brunch counter open Wednesday through Sunday. Nzinga's serves shrimp and grits with smoked andouille and sweet potato waffles.
Signature: Shrimp and grits, Chicken biscuit, Sweet potato waffles
Attached to Motorco Music Hall, Parts & Labor serves global street-food tapas until 02:00 on weekends with one of the most vegan-friendly menus in the city.
Signature: Korean tacos, Loaded fries, Plant-based bowls
Michael Lee's Korean pocha on E Chapel Hill Street serves tteokbokki, corn dogs and fried snacks alongside soju-based cocktails in a casual late-night room.
Signature: Tteokbokki, Korean corn dog, Soju cocktails
The Durham outpost of John Currence's Southern breakfast chain. Country ham, boudin, grits and scratch biscuits anchor a menu that takes breakfast seriously.
Signature: Country ham and eggs, Boudin scramble, Cornmeal pancakes
A reliable Thai kitchen on N Mangum Street serving the full range of central and northeastern Thai dishes at prices that keep the dining room full at lunch.
Signature: Pad see ew, Massaman curry, Papaya salad
A nationally recognised whole-hog barbecue on Cole Mill Road where pigs are smoked overnight over hardwood. The banana pudding is as celebrated as the pork.
Signature: Whole-hog pulled pork, Banana pudding, Brunswick stew