Bull and Bean is a small café and coffee shop that also touts a small retail section featuring Durham mugs, delicious Durham and Chapel Hill toffee, Bull City books, planners and more. It's the perfect place to visit to grab breakfast, a sandwich, or a pastry, and pick up a quick souvenir.
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Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Best kept secret in Durham! Having found Bull & Bean recently for work, i cannot get enough of their food. Salads, sandwiches, coffees and tea are all perfect. I highly recommend eating here for any meal of the day.
Dawn Meisch
Feb 19, 2025
4
Food : They have a few vegan options and at least one naturally gluten-free option. Their coffee was really good. I had a red velvet latte with oat milk. The hash browns I got (and reason I gave them 4 stars) were greasy and a bit undercooked on the inside.
Atmosphere: It is cute and comfy inside. My friend and I were able to hear each other talk with no trouble. The music was just loud enough to be distracting, maybe because I liked the music.
I can see this place being a good place to go and work and just to hang out with friends.
Lauren Gustafson
Jan 3, 2025
5
Truly the nicest folks ever. I love coming here for brunch and getting the Big Bull Breakfast and a cappuccino. Lately we’ve also been having lunch here because they have the BEST soup. The chicken noodle is my favorite. They care so much about their customers and always make us feel so welcome! Today they were closing early but gave me a coffee on the house when I was late. Thanks y’all!
Ivan Carreto
Dec 19, 2024
4
Got the Loaded Hashbrown with brisket with a chai latte. Chai was a basic latte nothing overtly special added a shot of chocolate and it made it 🤌. The loaded hashbrown was very filling and good.
Katherine Vera
Nov 23, 2024
5
I’m from NY and it was my first time coming here with my best friend who is gluten free. She highly recommended this place because it has so many great gluten free options. I was curious to try it out and wow, it was so busy but easy to find seating at the bar. I had rice avocado and two eggs sunny side. They even had Cholula! So delicious. I was hoping for a tea at the end but we had to go soon. James and Diana were so accommodating and even gave me my orange tea for free! Definitely coming back.
Carol Small, Broker, Realtor
Oct 11, 2024
5
Wow! first time at Bull and Bean. The person that I was there with ordered an amazing piece of toast with butternut squash, goat, cheese, and walnuts. It was on this amazing looking wheat bread with seeds and nuts on it. I wasn’t gonna order anything, but that bread just looked amazing so I ordered a BLT. I got it to go and about 30 minutes later down the road I decided I need to take a bite of the sandwich and it was on white bread. I white bread, but it is completely totally my fault. I for some reason envisioned the sandwich being on that beautiful looking brown bread with seeds and nuts like my dining partner. The sandwich was good, but if you do not like white bread like me, make sure you order the bread you want! Also, James , who was working there was just an amazing person! He was kind and funny and knowledgeable and I would even just go back there just to say hi to him And finally taste that bread with seeds and nuts!
John Doe
Oct 9, 2024
4
Great and fast service. Really nice people. Lots of parking and a nice vibe. However, the food left a lot to be desired given the cost.
Yolanda Brown
Sep 24, 2024
5
One of the few places I really enjoy the French toast. The food has been consistently delicious for me. They serve Counter Culture coffee, my favorite. WiFi availability with comfy seating.
roycelabelle
Sep 8, 2024
5
I ate quicker than I could take a pic. We each did BYO omelet. It was great and came out less than 10 minutes of offering; probably closer to 5. The oatmilk latte was also good. You seat yourself and bus your table. But someone came and bussed ours while we were finishing up our beverages. Super laid back place, with good food at an affordable price. The bathrooms were also clean.
Nick Leachman
Aug 22, 2024
5
Cold brew with coffee cubes is a must.. Just when you think your iced coffee is melting and watering down, you’re actually about to get another jolt. Love coming here for the coffee cubes. Relaxing environment to catch up with a friend or pull your laptop out and study. Only wish it was more on the way of my normal commute.
Noelia Bautista
Aug 13, 2024
5
I like Bull and bean bc has a lot of options but I’d like that they don’t put everything in the same plate looks ugly, in spit of this the food is good. Unfortunately I didn’t like the smoothie, the menu is not well explained as regards these. The atmosphere is cool and the service nice.
Lauren Jackson
Apr 21, 2024
5
I really enjoyed the classic brunch style the Bull and Bean offered. Plenty of choices, quick service and new flavors to try!
