
Spending time in downtown Durham? Get to know this Durham neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cafe to a bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Beyú Caffé

Topping the list is New American and jazz and blues spot Beyú Caffé, which offers coffee and tea and more. Located at 341 W. Main St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 415 reviews on Yelp. Look for the Sweet Potato French Toast on the menu here.
2. Mellow Mushroom

Next up is the bar Mellow Mushroom, which offers pizza, sandwiches and more, situated at 410 Blackwell St. With four stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. This chain spot offers online ordering.
3. Bull City Burger and Brewery

Brewery and New American spot Bull City Burger and Brewery, which offers burgers and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 107 E. Parrish St., four stars out of 987 reviews. You'll find the Over Easy Burger, which features an egg and bacon, among the offerings here.
4. Bar Virgile

Bar Virgile, a bar that offers tapas and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 237 Yelp reviews. Head over to 105 S. Mangum St. to see for yourself. Look for the fried oysters among the starters here.
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