Bull and Bean is a small café and coffee shop that also touts a small retail section featuring Durham mugs, delicious Durham and Chapel Hill toffee, Bull City books, planners and more. It's the perfect place to visit to grab breakfast, a sandwich, or a pastry, and pick up a quick souvenir.
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Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This place has a great atmosphere and the drinks and food are just as nice. Plenty of seating inside and on the front patio. Highly recommend.
BonnieInNC
Sep 11, 2025
3
This place is overrated and just okay. The mixed reviews paint a pretty accurate picture. The setting and ambience are great, but the food is mediocre and service could be more on point. I don't like runny eggs and asked for the ones on my "Bennie" to be cooked over medium, but they came poached and runny which ruined my dish since they are on top. The hash browns were mushy and the salad dressing so bland I'm not sure it had dressing at all. Strangely, when the server brought our food, she didn't bring utensils/napkins etc so despite being served we had to get up again to go get those things. It didn't surprise me given some of the reviews I read, but a shame since the restaurant has so much more potential. I agree with other reviewers that the menu is overpriced given the food quality. I would still go back but with the expectation of an average dining experience.
Zach Attack
Aug 22, 2025
3
If you're new here it can be overwhelming to come in, look at a menu quickly, and have to order at a counter. The staff at the counter were ok but not very welcoming. The food came out decently quick for a early breakfast. Everything was made to order and arrived hot. The table cakes were quite large but mediocre quality. The French toast was very good, and the best thing we had. The rest of our meal was very average and not worth the price we paid for it.
Hayley Cepeda
Jul 18, 2025
5
I can't say enough positive things about Bull & Bean. This is by far my most favorite place to eat for so many reasons. I love the food (as does my family), I enjoy the cozy atmosphere, and the staff are wonderful. They're always friendly and given the frequency with which I eat there (somewhat ashamedly) they pretty much know my order. Wendy is an absolute delight. Thank you for always making our experience so delightful!
Venessa Warner
Jun 23, 2025
4
Venessa with Offline - My experience was great. The atmosphere was inviting and clean. Customer service was very pleasant. I had the veggie scramble and it was delicious My personal preference is to have my cheese scrambled into my eggs but as a fellow chef I understand. Will definitely return!
Michelle Bennett
Jun 14, 2025
5
We loved everything about this place. The coffees, grown-up grilled cheese and the staff were all amazing!
Armine Ward
May 16, 2025
5
"Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is." - Irish Proverb
This restaurant is a café style with incredible beverages and tasty food. A wonderful breakfast location.
Jennifer Paolucci
May 15, 2025
4
We really liked our breakfast! Food was tasty as were the lattes. One of our party members has some food allergies (no dairy, no mammals) and he had several options. We would absolutely go again!
Nick DiColandrea
Apr 8, 2025
5
Best kept secret in Durham! Having found Bull & Bean recently for work, i cannot get enough of their food. Salads, sandwiches, coffees and tea are all perfect. I highly recommend eating here for any meal of the day.
Dawn Meisch
Feb 19, 2025
4
Food : They have a few vegan options and at least one naturally gluten-free option. Their coffee was really good. I had a red velvet latte with oat milk. The hash browns I got (and reason I gave them 4 stars) were greasy and a bit undercooked on the inside.
Atmosphere: It is cute and comfy inside. My friend and I were able to hear each other talk with no trouble. The music was just loud enough to be distracting, maybe because I liked the music.
I can see this place being a good place to go and work and just to hang out with friends.
Lauren Gustafson
Jan 3, 2025
5
Truly the nicest folks ever. I love coming here for brunch and getting the Big Bull Breakfast and a cappuccino. Lately we’ve also been having lunch here because they have the BEST soup. The chicken noodle is my favorite. They care so much about their customers and always make us feel so welcome! Today they were closing early but gave me a coffee on the house when I was late. Thanks y’all!
Ivan Carreto
Dec 19, 2024
4
Got the Loaded Hashbrown with brisket with a chai latte. Chai was a basic latte nothing overtly special added a shot of chocolate and it made it 🤌. The loaded hashbrown was very filling and good.
Katherine Vera
Nov 23, 2024
5
I’m from NY and it was my first time coming here with my best friend who is gluten free. She highly recommended this place because it has so many great gluten free options. I was curious to try it out and wow, it was so busy but easy to find seating at the bar. I had rice avocado and two eggs sunny side. They even had Cholula! So delicious. I was hoping for a tea at the end but we had to go soon. James and Diana were so accommodating and even gave me my orange tea for free! Definitely coming back.
