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Nasher Cafe at Duke University, Durham, NC

Nasher Cafe at Duke University

4.8
4.8
862 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2001 Campus Dr., Durham, NC 27705

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
  • 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–2:00 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

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What 862 people are saying

Nasher Cafe at Duke University reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 "fresh and tasty" food and "excellent service." The inventive menu features standout dishes like the "perfect salad" and goat cheese BLT. Despite surrounding construction, the cafe remains a "refreshing respite," ideal for lunch or brunch, with attentive and knowledgeable staff.
862 Reviews
  1. Jamieson

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Nasher Cafe is 5 stars all the way, but it was difficult for us to hear each other over the Native American dancers. Ah, well. Never a dull moment there.

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  2. Nick

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although construction surrounds the museum, the cafe is a refreshing respite. The food is fresh and tasty. The service is timely.

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  3. Nancy

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, fresh and with great ingredients.

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  4. Darcy VIP

    Cleveland86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely patio but current construction does not make for great views. Love the menu. Food is delicious and staff is great. And then you can see art afterwards!

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  5. Susan

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu and the food was very good! Very enjoyable lunch place

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  6. ellen

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a Sunday brunch and had a party of 8. We all generally enjoyed our food. Many of us got omelets and they were great. My mom was surprised the steak and asparagus came with just one very large spear of asparagus, which she said was seasoned perfectly and she quite enjoyed. The breakfast potatoes and salad that come with the omelet are good -- the light dressing on the mixed green salad is great. My daughter got the paprika tofu and cabbage and that was the most disappointing dish. It seemed mainly to be lots of raw cabbage that needed more dressing -- she asked for additional dressing and said it improved the flavor a bit. There was only a small amount of tiny pieces of tofu that also lacked flavor. So that is the one dish we would recommend a re-do.

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  7. Maureen

    Wilmington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  8. Wendy

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 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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  9. Peter

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 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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  10. kerry VIP

    Washington DC49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

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

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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 862 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 38 times today
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–2:00 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
  • 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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