Raleigh-Durham/ Retail & Industry
Published on June 17, 2020
Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in Durham's Walltown neighborhoodPhoto: Joe Van Gogh/Yelp

Visiting Walltown, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Durham neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a coffee shop to a spa.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Walltown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Joe Van Gogh

Photo: Trupti T./Yelp

Topping the list is coffee shop Joe Van Gogh. Located at 1104B Broad St., this outpost of the regional roastery, which also has cafes in Chapel Hill, Greensboro and Raleigh, is the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Palace International

Photo: Diane G./Yelp

Next up is The Palace International, an African restaurant situated just next door at 1104 Broad St. With four stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. This spot serves up authentic African fare for lunch and dinner, including goat curries, beef dishes and vegan options.

3. H2O Hair Salon and Spa

Photo: H20 Hair Salon and Spa/Yelp

Lastly, there's H2O Hair Salon and Spa, offering hair, skincare, waxing and massage services, among others. Yelpers give the business, located at 1122 Broad St., 4.5 stars out of 19 reviews. This salon offers bilingual services and notes on its website that it is an LGBTQ-friendly salon.


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