I’m such a foodie at heart and love to frequent restaurants in my community. I’m a native New York transplant who has resided in Durham, North Carolina since 2001. This is my home and I have grown to love it! Durham is continuously growing and thriving with lots of history. Exploring my community and supporting locally owned businesses are important to me. In my foodie adventures, I discovered some Black-Owned Eateries in Durham and decided to create a list. Here are a few Black-Owned Restaurants in Durham! #GoodEats {The list has been updated.}
1. Dame’s Chicken & Waffles: Delicious combinations of buttermilk fried Chicken & Waffles in a chic jazz setting. I personally love the Shrimp & Grits and Carolina Cockerel. They also have Vegan & Vegetarian Options. Located at 530 Foster St. Suite 130 Durham, NC 27701 www.dameschickenwaffles.com
2. Beyù Caffè: Very laid back and chic atmosphere, with a very diverse menu, coffee, full bar and live jazz. Also Free Wi-Fi. I’ve had a few business meetings at Beyu. I LOVE the Drunken Jumbo Shrimp Dish. Located at 341 W. Main St. Durham, NC 27701 Beyù Caffè
3. Golden Krust Bakery: As a 1st Generation American with Jamaican Parents. I can appreciate the authentic Jamaican Food that is served at Golden Krust. I can get my beef patty fix, stew chicken, jerk chicken or curry chicken dishes. Located at 3600 N. Duke St. Durham, NC 27703 www.goldenkrustbakery.com
4. Favor Desserts: This dessert shop has a variety of cupcakes, petite cupcakes, pound cakes, layer cakes and sheet cakes. The cakes and icing are all made from scratch and they now offer gluten free cakes and cupcakes. Located at 5607 Hwy. 55 Suite 105 Durham, NC 27713 www.favordesserts.com
5. True Flavors: Great Southern American Menu. The menu makes your mouth water just reading your options. There is a different menu during the week for breakfast, lunch and then a special weekend brunch menu. Located at 5410 Hwy 55 Suite AJ Durham, NC 27713 www.trueflavorsdiner.com
6. Saltbox Seafood Joint: Where are my seafood lovers! They serve seasonal seafood straight from the Carolina Coast and Eastern Seaboard. This roadside shack stays packed. They have a chalkboard menu and picnic tables outside. Located at 608 N. Mangum St. Durham, NC 27701 www.saltboxseafoodjoint.com
* Saltbox Seafood Joint: 2nd Location 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham, NC 27707
7. Will’s Social Bistro: Great food and atmosphere with live music. It’s a great space to host a event. They have a variety of unique bites starting with appetizers, soup & salad, signature small plates, sides and desserts. Located at 5400 S. Miami Blvd. Suite 112 Durham, NC 27703 www.willssocialbistro.com
8. Backyard BBQ Pit: Ribs!!!! Ribs!!!! Ribs!!!! You also have the option of Chicken, Turkey, Beef & Fish. The sides are Mac n’ Cheese, Collard Greens, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Black-Eyed Peas, Brunswick Stew and so much more… Named the BEST BBQ in NC by Yahoo Travel! Located at 5122 NC Hwy 55 Durham, NC 27713 www.sweetribs.com
9. Vegan Flava Cafe: Vegan Flavor gives you healthy food options and you don’t miss the flavor. They offer 100% Vegan Food. The menu is mostly raw clean eating. You also get educated on what you’re eating and how it impacts your body. Located at 306 W Franklin St. Suite G Chapel Hill, NC 27516 www.veganflavacafe.com **Moved from Durham to Chapel Hill**
10. The Palace International: This family owned neighborhood establishment offers you authentic African Cuisine as well as African World Fusions. There are lunch and dinner menu options. Also available for private events. Located at 1104 A. Broad St. Durham, NC 27705 www.thepalaceinternational.com
11. Soul Good Vegan Cafe: Family-owned cafe that serves 100% vegan food. Healthy soul food cuisine using organic produce sourced from local farmers. Located at 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham, NC 27707 Soul Good Vegan Cafe
12. Royal Cheesecake & Varieties: Husband & Wife team giving you all the sweets in many varieties. The menu consists of cupcakes, pound cakes, cheesecakes, cookies and more. Get cakes by the slice or whole. Follow them on Instagram to see where they will “pop up” next. Royal Cheesecake & Varieties
If you have any other Black-Owned Restaurants in Durham, NC you’d like me to add, email jen@jenoni.com Check out additional Black-Owned Restaurants in Durham, NC at “Black-Owned Bull City Bites Continued…”