Gather your crew for brunch at Lula & Sadie's in the historic Davis Baking building in Lakewood. Chef Harry Monds serves dishes inspired by the southern cuisine of his grandmothers, the namesakes of the restaurant. Bring your appetite for bacon pecan cinnamon rolls, "Down Home" biscuits and gravy or their famous red velvet chicken and waffles. Looking for a bite later in the day? Lula & Sadies also serves lunch and dinner.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
So, the restaurant sits in a renovated bakery in downtown Durham. It's a very open space with plenty or seating. Oh, this space also has a very spacious bar area. The atmosphere is nice. We parked on the street on the backside of the restaurant - that was convenient. The ambiance was chill. No pretentiousness. Just a nice casual restaurant with splendid food. They had several monthly specials to partake of. The descriptions of the food are amazing and I could not decide between the smoked pumpkin soup and the speckled trout. So, I got both! The soup was a nice portion and had a hint of Indian spice. The cranberry goat cheese was an excellent accompaniment to this comforting soup. Now, the speckled trout was amazing. The caramelized scalloped sweet potatoes with the pureed corn . . . so good. The trout was seasoned well and played well with the sweetness of the potatoes and the corn. We will definitely be back. All in all, from the ambiance, to the food and the service, this was a very good experience.
Ashley Burns
Nov 1, 2023
5
Everything was wonderful from start to finish. The restaurant is gorgeous, the staff is attentive and kind, and the food is spectacular! I had the chicken & red velvet waffle, my boyfriend had the French toast (we each had a mimosa flight as well). Highly recommend all of the above! Special shout out to our server Radley, he was amazing!!
Cecilia & Shelby Turner
Oct 2, 2023
5
Lula & Sadie’s is such a treat. It’s a great date spot day or night. We sat on the roof top at the end of September and it was such a vibe! My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience and can’t wait to go back! I have loved the meatloaf at this spot for many years and it never misses. My husband can’t wait to go back and try the cowboy steak! The staff was so helpful and welcoming!
Alex Davis
Sep 17, 2023
5
This is a great new spot. The place itself is very nicely decorated. We ordered brunch food but the dinner menu looked great as well. It was a unique southern menu. I also loved their drink menu. This is a place I would take visiting guests. Great food and great drink options, including dessert drinks! There’s not much direct parking at the place but there’s a shopping center next door where we parked no problem.
Tia Sloan
Sep 8, 2023
4
We made reservations for Sunday brunch but upon arrival the restaurant was not very busy at Noon so there was no need. However, that being said, there was no one at the hostess stand to greet us and we stood there for about 5 minutes before a server came over to assist. The Host arrived at the same time as well and told the server he was up next and the server grabbed menus and took us to our table in the cozy bar area. Server was extremely prompt and attentive offering suggestions when asked. We ordered and after the order was put in I realized the entire reason we came was because we wanted the bacon wrapped cinnamon rolls. They weren't on the menu. Sad face. I sat at the table with my wife and Google searched who had those cinnamon rolls and....drum roll...we were in the right spot. I checked the menu again. No brunch. I was able to flag someone down and it ended up being Lula and Sadie's best asset, the GM Nicole Rondeau!! She was so personable, apologetic and super friendly. She informed us that we simply weren't given the brunch menu due to the confusion at the host stand. She immediately notified the kitchen to cancel our order because we had ordered lunch and brought us brunch menus offering apologies and suggestions. Because of her personality we will be back! And because of those cinnamon rolls and biscuit and gravy...we will ne regulars!!
Anna Whitaker
Sep 1, 2023
5
We had an awesome experience at Lula and Sadie’s! Our waitress was kind and attentive, and she offered a great recommendation for the mac and cheese. We loved the catfish plate and fried green tomatoes, and we’ll definitely be back to try out more menu items!
Jessica Strait
Aug 26, 2023
5
The brunch here is SO delicious! Best brunch spot we’ve been to in the Triangle. The menu is very creative while still paying homage to classic Southern fare, and the pricing is very reasonable for the portions. We loved the breakfast poutine and red velvet waffles, and we especially loved their living wage model for their employees!
Lauren Friedman
Aug 9, 2023
5
My boyfriend and I happened to stop by on opening night! It was busy and a little hectic but SO worth it. The food was absolutely to die for, ever flavor was perfect and tasty. We had the Mac n cheese and the catfish and I had a specialty lemonade and I would 100% eat that same exact meal again it was so good. We'll definitely be back here. It was a very cute place and the staff were all friendly and helpful too.
Melody Fain
Aug 5, 2023
5
What a hidden gem in Durham! We found out about this place through Offline and had a $15 discount. Food was delicious! We tried the "oink" balls, ribs, and pimento cheese burger. Everything was amazing and we'll definitely be back. Our waiter, Arturo, was attentive and friendly, helping with recommendations and making us feel welcome.
