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Check out the 4 most popular spots in Downtown Durham

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Published on November 01, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Downtown DurhamBeyú Caffé | Photo: Neltonia P./Yelp

Spending time in Downtown Durham? Get to know this Durham neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cafe to a brewery.

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

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Topping the list is the 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 435 reviews on Yelp. Look for the bourbon sweet tea among the cocktail offerings here. It features a mix of Woodford Reserve bourbon, peach schnapps, lemon juice and sweet tea.

2. Bull City Burger and Brewery

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Next up is brewery and New American spot Bull City Burger and Brewery, serving burgers and more, situated at 107 E. Parrish St. With four stars out of 1,005 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Open since 2011, this spot bills itself as Durham's oldest brewpub.

3. Ponysaurus Brewing Company

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Brewery Ponysaurus Brewing Company is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 219 Hood St., 4.5 stars out of 180 reviews. Expect to find a beer garden, an outdoor patio and food trucks on-site at this establishment.

4. Parker & Otis

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Parker & Otis, a specialty food and breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 500 Yelp reviews. Head over to 112 S. Duke St. to see for yourself. Try this spot's avocado toast for breakfast. It is served with red pepper flakes and olive oil. Take a gander at the full breakfast menu here.


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