Skip to content
67°F





Loading your recommendations…

Nzinga's Cafe & Restaurant

4.4

826 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 680-2219
Visit Website

Price Range
Visit Website

See something wrong with this listing? Contact Dan Fitzgerald.

Nzinga's Cafe & Restaurant
Mapped location of Nzinga's Cafe & Restaurant

Google Reviews

4.4
Write A Review

See All

Photo of Louisa Carpenter-Winch Louisa Carpenter-Winch
May 26, 2019 5

Great diner food and free refills on coffee. We loved the art and plants too -- it's a great atmosphere. I had an omelet with onions, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheddar and it came with a biscuit and home fries. My date had a waffle with strawberries in syrup and eggs and country ham. It was all delicious, and less than $30. I recommend the biscuits! Fluffy and buttery.

Photo of Mabel Kuehr-McLaren Mabel Kuehr-McLaren
Jun 15, 2019 5

Food was excellent! Service was friendly and accommodating, a good selection of vegetarian options on the menu. I had the French toast and it was perfect!

Photo of Kita Teel Kita Teel
May 2, 2019 4

The breakfast sandwiches were so good. The cashier was so kind and the lady that worked the back was nice also. The prices are absolutely the best. The only reason I didn't give it 5 is because my clothes smelled like smoke when I left. They need a new exhaust system. 4.5 Stars

Photo of Abby Robinson Abby Robinson
Jun 2, 2019 5

I ordered an hour before closing and everything was fresh.... I had the chicken and waffles and enjoyed every bite

Photo of Chandra Patteson-McNeil Chandra Patteson-McNeil
Jun 8, 2019 5

Delicious Breakfast! Great Cajun Grits went well with my eggs & salmon cakes!

Photo of Will Sutton Will Sutton
Jun 29, 2019 4

I visited this restaurant for breakfast for the first time after seeing lots of friends posting about it online. I had been in the area many times but never stopped. I tried the pancakes, waffles, eggs, turkey sausage and cajun grits. I must say everything was very good. The portion sizes will fill you up. I give 5 stars to the Cajun Grits! They we're delicious. I will definitely be heading back to try everything else in the menu.

Photo of Jenny Baas Jenny Baas
Oct 8, 2019 5

I got the chicken and waffles! Can you say SEASONED to perfection? The chicken was seasoned all the way through. I chose the chicken tenders instead of the wings and it was so good. The waffle was delicious and you can tell it was made from scratch. And that sweet tea was sent down from heaven! It was by far THE BEST sweet tea I've had in a very long time.

Photo of Will Sutton Will Sutton
Sep 10, 2019 4

I visited this restaurant for breakfast for the first time after seeing lots of friends posting about it online. I had been in the area many times but never stopped. I tried the pancakes, waffles, eggs, turkey sausage and "cajun" grits. I must say everything was very good. The portion sizes will fill you up. I give 5 stars to the Cajun Grits! They we're delicious. I will definitely be heading back to try everything else in the menu.

Photo of Clinton W Spence Clinton W Spence
Aug 23, 2019 4

Our BIG Veggie omelets came out piping hot and tasty with a choice of cheese—including our picks of feta and provolone. We also got the fresh fruit side, and the pineapple clearly had just been sliced. The coffee was just OK, but my hot chocolate was indeed hot with an added refill after I’d spilled my first cup. Our friendly server provided prompt and attentive hospitality. We left very full—and ready to try this locally owned/operated café again soon. I also liked the art throughout the restaurant and noticed a stage for live music, although I didn’t see—or ask for—a schedule. (When I return to try lunch, I’ll be sure to ask, in case dinner and dancing is also an option for us!)

Photo of Danon Salonis-McGrew Danon Salonis-McGrew
Sep 9, 2019 5

Amazing food and great service. Food is fresh and a good serving size. Literally writing this as I eat lol. This place is a hidden gem and officially my new breakfast spot!

Photo of Sylvia M. Sylvia M.
Sep 25, 2019 4

Great portion sizes. The shrimp and grits are absolutely delicious! The sweet potato biscuit was yummy too. There is beautiful artwork to view while you dine.

Photo of wilhelmina harewood wilhelmina harewood
Dec 5, 2019 5

Never had sweet potato biscuits before, with chunks of sweet potato. It was soo good. This place is excellent!

Photo of Veronica Petrick Veronica Petrick
Dec 18, 2019 5

I heard about Nzinga's and knew I wanted to try but didn't know I NEEDED to try it!! The staff is super friendly and welcoming when you first walk in. The food is absolutely delicious! It has very good sized portions for not a lot of money with a family friendly, warm, welcoming atmosphere!

Photo of Damia Purefoy Damia Purefoy
Jan 24, 2020 5

Most people don't know about this place and they should! Her food is amazing and the strawberry lemonade...OMGoodness you cannot leave without it!!! Just go!

Photo of Lottie K. Barnes Lottie K. Barnes
Jan 31, 2020 4

My first time. I ordered the waffle, eggs with cheese, turkey sausage and cajun grits. They have a good variety of choices on the menu.

Photo of Megan Hughes Megan Hughes
Feb 12, 2020 5

My daughter and I stumbled onto this gem this morning. The staff was friendly and the food was extraordinary. My daughter got a chicken and egg biscuit, and swears she will never be able to eat chicken anywhere else ever again. "That biscuit cured my anxiety!" We were in a rush so we got our food to go, but we are planning to return as soon as we can.

Photo of James Clarke James Clarke
Jul 25, 2017 5

The food was great but the service was better! Our server, Tish if I remember correctly, was super friendly and efficient. She answered out questions quickly and made suggestions when asked. She was terrific! The shrimp & grits was phenomenal, as were the chicken and waffles. The salmon cakes were also delicious. The portion sizes were very generous. We took our leftovers home and had them for breakfast the following day, and the food was great even then. I got unsweetened tea and it was easily the best I've had in North Carolina. I can't wait to go back!

Photo of Richard Boston Richard Boston
May 1, 2019 5

The service and food was some of the best soul food restaurants in the downtown Durham area.