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Bull and Bean

4.2

3710 Shannon Rd
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 237-2398
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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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Photo of Yolanda Brown Yolanda Brown
Sep 24, 2024 5

One of the few places I really enjoy the French toast. The food has been consistently delicious for me. They serve Counter Culture coffee, my favorite. WiFi availability with comfy seating.

Photo of roycelabelle roycelabelle
Sep 8, 2024 5

I ate quicker than I could take a pic. We each did BYO omelet. It was great and came out less than 10 minutes of offering; probably closer to 5. The oatmilk latte was also good. You seat yourself and bus your table. But someone came and bussed ours while we were finishing up our beverages. Super laid back place, with good food at an affordable price. The bathrooms were also clean.

Photo of Nick Leachman Nick Leachman
Aug 22, 2024 5

Cold brew with coffee cubes is a must.. Just when you think your iced coffee is melting and watering down, you’re actually about to get another jolt. Love coming here for the coffee cubes. Relaxing environment to catch up with a friend or pull your laptop out and study. Only wish it was more on the way of my normal commute.

Photo of Noelia Bautista Noelia Bautista
Aug 13, 2024 5

I like Bull and bean bc has a lot of options but I’d like that they don’t put everything in the same plate looks ugly, in spit of this the food is good. Unfortunately I didn’t like the smoothie, the menu is not well explained as regards these. The atmosphere is cool and the service nice.

Photo of Lauren Jackson Lauren Jackson
Apr 21, 2024 5

I really enjoyed the classic brunch style the Bull and Bean offered. Plenty of choices, quick service and new flavors to try!

Photo of James Goerke James Goerke
Mar 11, 2024 4

The food was good and the staff were friendly. It’s was really busy on a Sunday brunch morning but there was this one high-top table that was open. It was open because the chairs were so close to the table that even my 8 year olds legs couldn’t fit under it. Management - lovely table, great chairs, let’s just move that table up several inches so it’s usable and you don’t have to eat your meal at a 90 degree angle.

Photo of Jones Jones
Jan 2, 2024 5

Bull and Bean, I'm loving your vegan options! Thank you for offering clearly marked vegan fare like the loaded hashbrowns and the TLT sandwich. They are absolutely delicious, and I have trouble deciding which one to order when we visit. Please keep it up and experiment with more plant-based menu items, for example vegan pancakes or an option to make the breakfast burrito with scrambled tofu instead of eggs 💚 I also appreciate that you offer plant milks as alternatives to cow milk in your coffees and teas. However, I hope you can drop the upcharge on them soon! Lastly, if you don't already use 100% cage-free eggs, please look into doing so, and proudly proclaim it as a public policy on your website and menus. And I know it's a harder switch to make, but if you can transition to gestation crate-free pork products, that would also make a positive difference for animal welfare. See you again soon 🍽️

Photo of Cameron Blount Cameron Blount
Dec 17, 2023 5

I love this place in durham for breakfast, brunch and coffee. Have to go early, before 10 am to beta crowds, but as a party of one there’s typically always seating at the bar and service is quick. I love their chai latte, better than most I’ve tasted at other cafes. The grits and breakfast burrito were also really good. I’ve tried the eggs benedict before and loved those too.