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Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten

4.6

2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 401-2600
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Sample German fare on the weekend brunch cafe menu at this European eatery. Familiar brunch items like eggs benedict over Westphalian ham and Nutella on grilled brioche mix with traditional German cuisine, such as schnitzel and house-made bratwurst. Make sure to stop by the attached bakery for an almond schnecke pastry.


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Photo of Mikayla Mosteller Mikayla Mosteller
Dec 17, 2024 5

First time going here, went for my birthday and it was amazing! My boyfriend heard great reviews about this place and it didn’t disappoint. The food was so delicious! I got the Smashed Avocado Benedict which is two poached eggs, smashed avocado, local lil’ tomato confit, smoked paprika hollandaise on brioche toast and a side of fruit. He got the Seasonal Omelette which had goat cheese and fresh herbs, he said it was delicious too. Atmosphere for Christmas was so cute! What a great birthday breakfast. I would 100% go back and I recommend it!!

Photo of C. Porter C. Porter
Nov 29, 2024 4

The food was good and close enough to authentic Wiener Schnitzel (with Preiselbeeren) - however, the salad didn't have much of a vinaigrette. The cucumber salad was very good, as was the red cabbage, plus the beer options were greatly appreciated, and we liked that there are blankets for outdoor seating (though, we sat inside).

Photo of Jennida Chase Jennida Chase
Nov 10, 2024 5

Ok. This place is fantastic. We were there early in the day to grab an early brunch/lunch. Plenty of seating. Nice beer selection. Nice coffee and pastry offering. Had a wurst with fries and the lamb doner (which was a lot more like a lamb merguez sausage sandwich than most doner I’ve had, but really delicious!) with a side of potato salad. I was on crutches. Service is great and very friendly. It’s accessible. Hope to come back next time we roll through Durham.

Photo of remuxsbar9 remuxsbar9
Nov 2, 2024 5

It was a wonderful experience all around! The servers were polite and helpful, always more than ready to answer questions for a first-timer! It was 80% full but never seemed loud. The food was amazing, brings back good memories 8) Honestly, I was the happiest with the mustard. Perfect dark mustard with horseradish!

Photo of Ty lee Ty lee
Oct 15, 2024 5

Great place to enjoy a good meal with family or friends.It can be quite crowded during lunch time. Need to order your food at the counter and they will bring it over to your table. Service is friendly. The food is delicious. The bakery has an amazing selection of bread, cakes and pastries. There is outdoor and indoor seating.

Photo of BB BB
Oct 7, 2024 4

Nice restaurant, great atmosphere, very unique. The food is fresh. The drinks and desserts are great as well. Great place to eat inside and outside. Nice spot to enjoy with friends and family.

Photo of Aja Brandman Aja Brandman
Sep 21, 2024 4

4.5 🌟 Low key reminded me of the rainforest cafe, and not mad at it. Plenty of seating outside, and apparently inside as well. It does get crowded, so getting there early is better. The yogurt with fruit and granola was good, pretty classic choice. The farmers omelette was tasty and filling. Be sure to stop by the bakery as well; the fig walnut gruyere scone was perfect.

Photo of Molly Anthony Molly Anthony
Aug 13, 2024 5

The brunch menu lasts until 3; but you can find lunch dishes mixed in with breakfast fare. Order and take a number. The servers will find you, although ours got some numbers mixed up. We received the correct order promptly. The reuben with potato salad side was very good. I also enjoyed the cream puff and an elderberry lemonade. Most of the seating seems to be outside. Great ambiance! The bakery is also delightful.

Photo of Iran Almonte Iran Almonte
Jun 30, 2024 5

This place is a hidden gem. It’s so hidden you can’t even see it, it’s like an oasis. I have become addicted to coming here every Sunday. I have tried just about everything on their menu. My favorites are definitely the fried buttermilk chicken sandwich, and the smashed avocado eggs Benedict. My #1 favorite dish is their triple stack pancakes. It is the BEST pancakes I’ve ever had in my entire life. And trust me - I have tried many many pancakes , even in other states. The coffee is amazing , and so are the pastries. The only downside is that you can’t make reservations on the weekends which kind of sucks. Other than that TRY IT you will not be dissapointed.

Photo of Randy H Randy H
Jun 8, 2024 5

Went to breakfast on a Saturday (10:30). Food was fantastic. We ordered croissant sandwiches and seasonal omelette, coffee. Everything was great! It was beautiful weather so most people were eating outside. There was a line to place your order and upon ordering you are given a number to place on your table. The line moved quickly because there are plenty of menus available to decide what you want prior to getting to the order window. There is a self service area for water and condiments.

Photo of FOEChief FOEChief
May 11, 2024 4

Food was hot and well seasoned. Schnitzel and steak frite. Both were worthy or repeat orders. Fries were just fries, I expected better fries but they weren't bad at all. Recommendations were excellent when questioning staff on items and drinks. Hot chocolate was crazy good, dark chocolate heavy but sweet and creamy. Deserts were also great, lemon tart and almond cookie were torch! It was a windy off and on rain day and at least a large portion of the outdoor seating is roofless FYI. The decor is that of a what I imagine a Hansel and Gretel world would look like. The upstairs can get smokey from the open kitchen but it's a beautiful place with good food.

Photo of John Lawler John Lawler
Apr 11, 2024 5

Really nice brunch spot with a great atmosphere and vibe. Tons of outdoor seating for large groups and smaller tables inside. An amazing bakery attached with great coffee as well. Loved the pork schnitzel! Breakfast items also looked delicious. This is a perfect place for an informal get together or hangout with family members or friends. Ordering is done at a counter and food is brought to you, but there is not table service. Dog friendly. It’s the type of place you want to go have a beer and some schnitzel at after mowing the grass.