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Nasher Cafe at Duke University, Durham, NC

Nasher Cafe at Duke University

4.8
4.8
852 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
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 852 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nasher Cafe at Duke University offers a delightful dining experience, perfect for brunch, lunch, or special occasions. Enjoy "delicious and fresh" food with "fantastic service" in a "lovely outdoor seating" area. While the setting is a bit noisy, it remains a "great spot" for business meetings and artful meals.

852 Reviews
  1. Amber

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Thomas

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great brunch- not your usual choices which was nice.

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  5. Donna

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very uneven. Seemed to handle eggs better than other entrees
    Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityResponded on November 1, 2024
    Hey DonnaC, Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Nasher Cafe at Duke University. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our service and found value in our offerings. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations in terms of taste. We take all feedback seriously and will use your comments to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable dining experience. Best regards, Nasher Cafe at Duke University Management Team

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  6. Betty

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great salads! Patio dining is very pleasant. We were impressed by the service.

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  7. Julia

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server ( most definitely a front e d manager) was extraordinary: she was precise, kind, knowledgeable. The menu and food were fantastic! One of our favorite places for a treat! Never disappoints, but today was nothing short of a transformative meal and experience!
    Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a transformative experience at Nasher Cafe at Duke University. It's great to know that you enjoyed our menu and found it to be fantastic. We take pride in our team and are glad that they added to your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Janet

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good menu choices. Service was good and quality of food was very good.

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  9. Michelle

    Charlotte

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a lovely fresh meal and delightful experience at the Nasher.

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  10. Barbara

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal of the weekend! We enjoyed our salads tremendously - fresh ingredients, with an interesting combo of flavors. Great service too.

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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 4.8 stars by 852 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 36 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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