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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Cafe Meridian & Catering
Topping the list is Cafe Meridian & Catering. Located at 2500 Meridian Parkway, Suite #130, the cafe and New American spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated cheap cafe in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 128 reviews on Yelp.
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"Cafe Meridian & Catering is owned and operated by Rich and Gina Kazazian," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "Cafe Meridian highlights their dedication and passion to the art of providing creative food at reasonable prices without compromising quality and freshness."
Regarding its signature items, "Cafe Meridian brings you hot entrees, signature salads, healthy specials, paninis and more," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
2. Saladelia
Next up is Saladelia, situated at 4201 University Drive. With four stars out of 160 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and Mediterranean spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
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"Welcome to Saladelia Cafe and Catering!" per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "As one of Durham's popular dining destinations, our independently-owned business has been serving the area for over 20 years. We offer delicious Mediterranean cuisine using fresh, local and organic ingredients: Sandwiches, salads, soups, specialty entrées and Mediterranean Mezza platters."
3. Early Bird Donuts
Early Bird Donuts, located at 2816 Erwin Road, Suite #101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable cafe and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers doughnuts and more, four stars out of 93 reviews.
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"The sweet smells of delicious doughnuts, pastries and breakfast sandwiches will embrace you like a warm hug as you enter this restaurant," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Approach the counter and you'll be tempted by enormous breakfast sandwiches that will keep you fueled for the day."
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