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Toast

4.6

345 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 683-2183
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Hours:

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Photo of Kriea Giffin-Dean Kriea Giffin-Dean
May 31, 2019 5

I *LOVE* Toast. Their food is so amazing. I've been going to this restaurant occasionally for almost ten years and I have never once been disappointed. Their goat cheese and honey crostinis are a particular favorite of mine and my family's, and any puree soup they have is bound to be delicious. So highly recommended.

Photo of Austin Turner Austin Turner
May 20, 2019 5

About ten years passed between visits to Toast and I was so happy the place was still there. Super great food and really friendly staff. Will try to make another trip sooner than 2029.

Photo of Lyneka J Lyneka J
Jun 16, 2019 5

Yum, yum, and did I say yum?? The ingredients are fresh and the combinations are a sweet surprise to the palate. Tons of vegetarian options!! This place is about 30 mins away from me and I will for sure drive it again to enjoy a great meal.

Photo of Laura Reichert Laura Reichert
Mar 23, 2019 5

This cute Paninoteca was really good. The atmosphere was comfy and the decor was calming. You go to the counter and order your food then we got a number for our table and waited to be served. It was clean and the workers were friendly. We waited for our food a little longer then I would have liked but it was fresh and delicious! That’s my 2 cents now you decide.

Photo of Nathan Peirce Nathan Peirce
Apr 17, 2019 3

Lots of cilantro and stylish lunch options. It's never bad, but I'm never particularly satisfied with any dish I get there. I never eat anything enthusiastically there. There are veg options and pork, but no hearty meat options if you don't eat pork. I still don't have a favorite or anything I'd miss even a little if they shut down. That's quite unusual for me, even at hole in the wall restaurants or dive bars that serve pub food, so I think that's a very bad sign.

Photo of Sal Cataldo Sal Cataldo
Jul 29, 2019 5

My wife and I go here for lunch any chance we get oh, what a fantastic place. And the owner is very hospitable she remembers what we get every time.

Photo of Michelle Lopez Michelle Lopez
Jul 12, 2019 5

One of my favorite local spots for lunch. Great staff and delicious food

Photo of Joseph H. Vilas Joseph H. Vilas
Oct 9, 2019 5

One of the best lunch spots in downtown Durham. Also good for an early light dinner.

Photo of A Google User A Google User
Oct 8, 2019 5

Fantastic place with delicious paninis and soup. I am consistently impressed with the quality of their food and always look forward to going back.

Photo of A Google User A Google User
Sep 3, 2019 5

A very unique place. Something different, excellent food and service and would recommend for sure!

Photo of Elika Emerick Elika Emerick
Aug 24, 2019 4

Love that their bread is fresh everyday from gugelhopf. Their chicken salad is great, no fruit or other shenanigans in it. I wish they would put meet to edges of the sandwich but thats an easy fix.

Photo of Ariel Kemp Ariel Kemp
Oct 30, 2019 5

I can't wait to go back here! Reasonable prices, super friendly service, REALLY delicious food, and a calm, sophisticated atmosphere. Highly recommended! The menu has a lot of great options so go with a friend so that you can share! :)

Photo of Honest E Honest E
Nov 12, 2019 4

Clean, warm atmosphere. Soup was good, but panini wasn't very good. It had prosciutto, mozzarella and roasted tomato, but really needed mustard or vinaigrette.

Photo of Vivian Voss Vivian Voss
Nov 22, 2019 5

So many options in this cozy spot! All of the food is delicious- whether you decide on something hot or cold, soup or salad, it will be incredible. The space is perfect for a casual date or meeting with a few friends. Great for a lunch break, too! Stop in during colder times to warm up with one of their delicious ever-changing soup options- they are always to die for.

Photo of Christopher Poff Christopher Poff
Nov 21, 2019 5

Excellent food. It's easy for a panini to end up sloppy so I was happy that mine was plated beautifully. The staff handled the lunch crowd very efficiently. The restaurant was very nice, good use of space.

Photo of Alicia Arceneaux Alicia Arceneaux
Dec 3, 2019 5

This place was delicious! Despite the space being a little small we were able to find a table easily and our food was served quickly. You could taste the fresh ingredients and tell that nothing was frozen. The prices were fair as well. We will definitely make a point to stop in again next time we're in the area!

Photo of Charles Mangin Charles Mangin
Dec 2, 2019 5

Always friendly, lots of choices. Excellent ingredients and well-prepared. Glass of wine and some crostini, or soup and salad for lunch.

Photo of Nancy Ray Nancy Ray
Jan 25, 2020 5

Food was awesome! Prices were reasonable as well. Would definitely recommend.

Photo of Rebecca Murison Rebecca Murison
Mar 14, 2020 5

Such an amazing indie restaurant in Downtown Durham. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly, and it's near some other fantastic places. Definitely worth the trip

Photo of Alex Johnson Alex Johnson
Mar 19, 2020 5

Great food and professional staff. Good value and nice atmosphere. All round solid venue

Photo of Haley Reiff Haley Reiff
Apr 16, 2020 5

Delicious sandwiches and salads! Perfect place for lunch in downtown Durham. Friendly staff and cute atmosphere. Quick delivery too. Will definitely be going again soon!

Photo of Thomas Dorriety Thomas Dorriety
Jun 16, 2020 4

Everything I tried was pretty good. Look forward to trying it again when I can sit down and enjoy the experience.

Photo of Matthew Baker Matthew Baker
Oct 17, 2018 5

Love this place! It's one of my favorites in downtown Durham. Wonderful homemade food (I highly recommend the soup, tuna olivada, and smoked salmon) and friendly staff. I feel at home here.

Photo of Ray Hernandez Ray Hernandez
Aug 5, 2020 5

The crostini was on perfectly crunchy toasted bread, with a good schmear (is that a word) of mackerel robiola spread, not too fishy, just salty enough to make me want more. The salad was bright and crisp, with a not-too-spicy tuna salad olivada. I considered this a two-fer since I wound up with two meals for the price of one.

Photo of Blaine Ashby Blaine Ashby
Aug 19, 2020 5

We just moved back to Durham after being away for a year and I was so glad to see Toast was serving during covid. Their food is so fresh, you can taste the care they put into their food and I have never had a bad meal there. The recipes are inventive and varied. Today we had some soup that was out of this world

Photo of John Ahlers John Ahlers
Aug 21, 2020 5

Toast is ORIGINAL Durham. Kelli Cotter is just a delight and we always saw her out about town, when that was a thing. Ingredients are always fresh and seasonal. I'm a creature of habit, so I always opt for the 3 cheese panini (aka "adult grilled cheese"). It's buttery, rich, and delightful! Always a good idea to throw in some crostinis on the side too. All are delicious, but my favorites are the garlicky mushrooms w thyme and the warm goat cheese, honey, & cracked pepper.

Photo of Rupal Vora Rupal Vora
Aug 26, 2020 5

Loved the contactless pick up! Ordering online was simple, paid online, and the food was as nutritious and tasty as always! Thanks also for always having a good variety of vegetarian options ! 😃

Photo of Ciro Mcalpine Ciro Mcalpine
Sep 3, 2020 5

I make my way straight to Toast whenever I arrive in Durham. This charming little restaurant has an ever changing menu Crostini plates with seasonal toppings, a couple of soups, a salad with an exceptional dressing and an array of panini. Delicious with a glass of ice tea.

Photo of Randy Perkins Randy Perkins
Nov 11, 2020 5

One of my preferred spots for italian food. food was so tasty. i will be back with my coworkers. the bill was appropriate.

Photo of Jayme Hanzak Jayme Hanzak
Dec 3, 2020 5

Even though you can't dine in, the food is excellent. I enjoy the portabella mushroom sandwich and a bowl of soup. I have never been disappointed. The staff is awesome as well. I highly recommend eating at Toast!

Photo of rana ryan rana ryan
Dec 16, 2020 5

Roasted beets were AMAZING! Service with a smile. They go above and beyond to ensure their customers feel safe with no contact service. This place serves a great lunch. Lots of choices, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The sandwiches are fresh and I like the green salad for a side. I’d highly recommend.

Photo of Youthika Chauhan Youthika Chauhan
Jan 31, 2021 5

Very innovative crostini combinations. Great soups! Paninos are good, but the crostinis are exceptional! Good vegetarian and vegan options!