Craving a satisfying lunch in downtown Durham? For something on the lighter side, head to legacy restaurateur Toast for handcrafted, gourmet paninis, seasonal soups and salads. The beloved neighborhood Italian sandwich shop serves farm-fresh produce – don't skip the specials that are always delicious and based on whatever's in season.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM Sunday: Closed
Super delicious panini sandwich shop which a lovely outdoor seating area in the middle of downtown Durham. Good, quick service even during lunch time rush. Great selections of paninis. Staff were super nice. Loved the pesto chicken panini. Solid crunch on the bread without being over-toasted. Toast toasts to perfection.
Mark Ingalls
Oct 25, 2023
5
Kelli and Billy have been operating Toast for 16 years!!! That should tell you enough. Sandwiches & soups are seasonal so you can always find something new. Great for a lunch meeting or consider them for an office order......it will not disappoint!!! This is a no brainer for a lunch stop in downtown Durham.
Paul Ayers
Oct 6, 2023
5
Good experience in from out of town and for lunch had the the panini: grilled chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella, salsa verde along with butternut squash soup. I enjoyed sitting outside and weather was great. A spot I would recommend for lunch and would eat again when in area
Carol Young
Sep 23, 2023
5
Great soups. Lots of Sandwich options. Wine by the glass as well as beer. It was Counter pay the day I went as they were busy. Food service was quick though and e we could order addition items from inside the restaurant. Great soup and salad options. There is outdoor seating. The day we went was on a town fair. So the restaurant was busy but I am told that’s always the case. Staff friendly but no table service we ordered and paid before entering the restaurant. Large portions beer and wine available.
Joshua Chory
Aug 4, 2023
5
Overall an outstanding little lunch spot. The sandwhich and salad I had was simple (not a whole lot of different ingredients), but still loaded with flavor. The food quality was phenomenal and the price was fair for what you get. The interior gave me some strong Europe vibes in a really fun way. Also the olives are *chef's kiss* and we will definitely be back
Sarah Mansell
Aug 3, 2023
4
I have seen Toast many of times but didn’t realize they offered a soup/salad/sandwich type of menu until recently. I ordered delivery during peak lunch hours. I had the herb pesto with chicken, a side salad and the brown butter cookies. When my food arrived, surprisingly was still warm. Speaks to the freshness! I appreciated the flavor of the sandwich, found it well balanced. I liked that the salad was not iceberg. Dressing tasted homemade. My only criticism is the cookies: the texture felt stale so they were very underwhelming. Overall I found the food to be yummy and a fair price. Recommended, and would eat here again.
