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Nasher Cafe at Duke University, Durham, NC

Nasher Cafe at Duke University

4.6
4.6
856 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The 125-seat indoor/outdoor Nasher Cafe overlooks the garden and sits adjacent to the Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen "Corridor Pin" sculpture, providing a serene and beautiful ambience. The Nasher Cafe offers local and sustainable products forged into creative lunch, brunch and dinner menus. Guests can experience a world class museum as well as restaurant in one stop.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Café, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 684-6032
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Catering and Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Please note that we do not currently host wedddings or wedding related events.
  • Private party contact
    Aidan Peters: (919) 684-6032
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Anderson Street, Duke University Street, Campus Drive
  • Parking details
    The Nasher Museum has a metered parking lot. The meters accept credit cards or cash (exact change needed as they do not provide change).
  • Entertainment
    Summer Days Nasher Nights Programming includes special events we coin 'Live and Local'. There is live music from the talented musicians of the area as well as a menu featuring local products. Check out the calendar on nasher.duke.edu for further information regarding special programming and more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 856 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Kid-friendly

  • Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nasher Cafe at Duke University offers a "stellar service" experience with "delicious and innovative menu selections." Perfect for art lovers, it features a "relaxing atmosphere" despite occasional noise. Guests praise the "beautiful presentation" of dishes and "friendly staff." Ideal for brunches or celebrations, it promises a memorable dining experience.

856 Reviews
  1. LucyS

    VIP

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasant experience there! One of my favorites places to dine in Durham. Great food; excellent service.

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  2. Jayne

    VIP

    Richmond

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This cafe is a great little find at the Nasher. Been here a handful of times for lunch. It’s always busy, well executed inventive menu. Had the Vanilla matcha tea with Oat milk- very good. Panini with turkey,cucumbers, carmélized onions and quinoa salad was a great choice. My friend had the goat cheese BLT minus the tomato along with an aioli sauce; basil pesto pasta salad. She said it was very good. I would definitely return for an evening meal with wine. The museum cafe is worthwhile to visit. Even on a weekend while visiting.

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  3. live2eat

    VIP

    County Durham

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a lovely spot to have a very nice lunch! Food was delicious and it was the perfect end to a delight stroll through the exhibits. Everyone loved it.

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  4. Meg

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lemonade and desserts amazing, goat cheese BLT awesome, everyone nice and friendly even though we were slow ...

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  5. Nick

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good and ambience was great but service was very slow

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  6. Sarah

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Many choices and our table of 8 enjoyed all the meals chosen

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  7. Amber

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely spot for a lunch. Had the Steak Melt and potato salad and both were wonderful! The vanilla Italian cream soda is a great non-alcoholic option!

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  8. Chris

    VIP

    Greensboro

    126 reviews

    4.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was nice. Brunch dishes are fresh and delicious. Kitchen was overwhelmed but staff acknowledged this upon seating. Highly recommended for brunch.

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  9. Doris

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food for a family brunch during Family Weekend at Duke.
    Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Nasher Cafe at Duke University! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our service and food during your family brunch. It's always a pleasure to accommodate our guests and we're glad we could make your experience memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  10. Thomas

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always my favorite— food and staff are top notch! The host is fabulous. A work of art himself!
    Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Chinamom! We're thrilled to hear that Nasher Cafe at Duke University is a favorite spot. It's wonderful to know that our food and staff consistently meet your expectations. We're also glad you appreciate the service you receive from our team. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Nasher Cafe at Duke University offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 684-6032.

Nasher Cafe at Duke University is rated 4.6 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nasher Cafe at Duke University

2001 Campus Dr., Durham, NC 27705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Anderson Street, Duke University Street, Campus Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Café, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Nasher Museum has a metered parking lot. The meters accept credit cards or cash (exact change needed as they do not provide change).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Summer Days Nasher Nights Programming includes special events we coin 'Live and Local'. There is live music from the talented musicians of the area as well as a menu featuring local products. Check out the calendar on nasher.duke.edu for further information regarding special programming and more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 684-6032
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Catering and Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Please note that we do not currently host wedddings or wedding related events.
  • Private party contact
    Aidan Peters: (919) 684-6032
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