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Nasher Cafe at Duke University, Durham, NC

Nasher Cafe at Duke University

4.6
4.6
858 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cafe Dining, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–14:30 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–21:00
  • 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

What 858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nasher Cafe at Duke University offers a delightful dining experience with "great menu selections" and "outstanding food." The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by "friendly, efficient service" and a "lovely outdoor patio." Perfect for brunch, lunch, or casual meetings, it promises "delicious food" amidst beautiful art. Reservations recommended.

858 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    Wilmington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time to the cafe. It is soooo nice to finally eat out and get healthy , delicious, real food cooked to perfection and served artistically. All I can say is I feel restored and fully nourished. FINALLY, someone who knows how to make a PERFECT salad! The ingredients were unusual, complementary, fresh and dressed to perfection. Wait staff are alert, considerate, helpful and professional. We will definitely return. Wish there was something similar closer to our home in Wilson. Keep up the excellent work

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  2. Wendy

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch at the cafe. Prompt, helpful service and really delicious food. My new favorite lunch spot - looking forward to the outdoor patio re-opening.

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  3. Peter

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best lunch and brunch spots in Durham. Get the Nasher Mi, you won’t be disappointed.

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  4. kerry VIP

    Washington DC49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious and beautiful food, outstanding knowledgeable service.

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  5. Pamela

    Greensboro8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had great service from all the staff and we enjoyed excellent meals.

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  6. Kate VIP

    Raleigh38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I took a friend to the Nasher Cafe to celebrate her birthday. We both had the goat cheese BLT with a side of pesto pasta salad, and everything was delicious! We wanted dessert but we were both too full. Our server was attentive and friendly. I had coffee and it was very good. I will be back!
    Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityResponded on 5 February 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Kate! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your birthday celebration at the Nasher Cafe. It's great to know that you loved our goat cheese BLT and pesto pasta salad. We're glad you had a wonderful experience with our service and food. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals!

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  7. Toby

    Raleigh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers made our dining experience exceptional. Attentive, made suggestions, upbeat. A fun afternoon

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  8. Don

    Raleigh21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service and interesting menu populated with interesting selections. We had a salmon sandwich filled with smoked salmon and a Cobb salad.

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  9. LucyS VIP

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    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.
    Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityResponded on 8 January 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, LucyS! We're thrilled to hear that Nasher Cafe at Duke University is one of your favorites in Durham. We're glad you enjoy our food and find our service excellent. We're always striving to provide the best value, so we appreciate your feedback on that. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Jayne VIP

    Richmond21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 December 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.
    Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityResponded on 8 January 2025
    Hey JayneF, Thanks for your kind words about our inventive menu. We're thrilled you've enjoyed our Vanilla matcha tea, the turkey and smoked gouda panini, and the goat cheese BLT. We appreciate your feedback on our restaurant, and we're glad you found it worthwhile. Looking forward to your next visit. Best, The Management Team

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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 858 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Nasher Cafe at Duke University

2001 Campus Dr., Durham, NC 27705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cafe Dining, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–14:30 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–21:00
  • 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
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