Name: Lula and Sadie's
Telephone: (919) 251-9916

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Phone: (919) 251-9916

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Experience the vibrant pulse of live jazz music at Lula & Sadie's Sunday Brunch! Every week the soulful melodies and rhythmic beats create an enchanting atmosphere. Savor delicious brunch offerings while being serenaded by the smooth tunes of talented local jazz musicians. As the sun bathes the cozy space in warm light, patrons can indulge in a sensory feast, combining delectable flavors with the magic of live jazz.

Brunch is served 10am to 3pm. Live Jazz is from 10am to 1pm.

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4.2

Nombra We a month ago

To start off, this is my experience with reservation in the private room. DONT RESERVE WITH A LARGE GROUP. Unless you are all ordering from the bar, you are gonna get water.
We had the room for 11-4, the food came out at 12. We had chicken and waffles, chicken quiche, and cheese grits.
I believe the waffles were decent, though the quiche felt dry. Chicken and waffles would have been better if there was syrup.

Overall, if you are coming to eat here, just reserve regular seating. The experience will be better and more personal.
Cathy 6 months ago

You know when you’ve been excited to try a place for a while… and then you finally go…. and leave disappointed? Yeah. That.

I attended a meeting here today and had previewed the menu beforehand, so I was genuinely looking forward to the food. Walking in, the atmosphere was great - laid-back, eclectic, and inviting.

Service, however, went downhill quickly. The hostess initially greeted us and we assumed she’d be our server, but somewhere along the way it switched to another server. He was polite, but seemed unfamiliar with the menu and couldn’t really answer questions about the dishes. Taking our orders felt scattered and out of sync with what you’d expect from a sit-down restaurant.

When the food arrived, presentation looked good - but the flavors didn’t deliver. I ordered the bourbon bacon-wrapped meatloaf with garlic potatoes and a vegetable medley. The bacon was barely cooked (definitely not crispy), so I ended up peeling it off. The tomato sauce tasted more like ketchup than a proper tomato-based sauce. Several others at the table had similar feedback: under-seasoned food, dryness, and dishes lacking depth. Most of us ended up with to-go boxes - not because we were full, but because we weren’t enjoying the food.

Service remained inconsistent throughout. We had to repeatedly flag down our server for water and tea refills, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. When it came time to leave, we had to ask multiple times for additional to-go containers - only one was brought at a time despite several of us clearly needing them.

The server seemed nice, but attentiveness and basic service flow were missing. If he’s new, more training is definitely needed. While the hostess did check on him briefly, no one came to check on our table to see if we were okay or needed anything.

This was my first visit to Lulu & Sadie’s, and after waiting so long to try it, the experience was a letdown. Whether I return? I’m honestly on the fence.
Dempsey Bond 4 months ago

Best date night dinner we have had in a long time!! Rhenna & Jake took great care of us from great drink & food selections to the personal service and the atmosphere was a whole vibe! We went on a live jazz night!!! A must go to if you are in Durham!
Carol Dodson 9 months ago

My husband and I are foodies. We are there to try new things and enjoy unique places and offerings. This place has a lot of both. It is a living wage establishment so 20% is added to your check and they make that clear before you order. We were there during weekend brunch so the whole menu was available. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. We ordered the fried green tomatoes which are made quite unique. They were tasty but I think I would get the plain ones next time because they are a bit rich. My husband got the catfish with okra and black-eyed peas. He loved it! I got the brunch item, Missus Poutine. I'm glad I tried it because I enjoy trying new things. It was disappointing. The "gravy" was just a beef broth with a little rosemary in it. It was very salty and the sweet potatoe fries were also salty and the bacon bits and the cheese. Salt overload! The egg was cold and rubbery. Not a good experience but it was an experience, which is what I go for. The drink glasses are about 4 ounces and you have to flag someone down every time you want something. The service was above average but what made it continue to feel cozy, was the pleasant nature of the servers. They were sweet and kind and made it comfortable to flag them down. No drama, just relax and enjoy.
Brittany Murray 6 months ago

Great food, quiet & friendly staff. I got a Cesar salad was enough for two people for a good price. Will be going again. The ONLY downfall is having to park on the street. Maybe hard to do during peak hours..