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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.


Google Reviews

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.

Photo of Shinjini Chattopadhyay Shinjini Chattopadhyay
Jan 13, 2024 4

Great ambience. Would certainly go back again for the ambience. Great indoor and outdoor seating arrangements. The food quality matched our level of expectation (did not exceed it). The baked items were very good.

Photo of Rijul Razdan Rijul Razdan
Jan 8, 2024 5

Perfect brunch place. We ordered the farmer's omelette and the tofu sandwich. Both were delicious and copious amounts. You have to stand in a queue and wait for your turn to order at the window before you seat yourself. There's also more seating indoors, along with a bakery inside though I love the outdoor space. The parking has been extended so it isn't that hard to find a spot even when crowded. Coffee is a must if you're a caffeine addict like me 😅

Photo of Elyssa Johnson Elyssa Johnson
Jan 7, 2024 5

Amanda at Guglhupf was wonderful providing a cake for our wedding! They provided the best tasting we had tried in the Triangle and we were glad that we found them. We could tell right away that their cakes used real, fresh ingredients that brought high-impact yet natural flavors. After making our selections, they provided an elegant and delicious cake for us to enjoy on our wedding day that our guests really loved. The service was excellent and we felt good supporting them as a business. We would highly recommend Guglhupf for wedding cakes!

Photo of haley westhoff haley westhoff
Dec 30, 2023 5

Very authentic place! Nothing like it in the area. Great food and service and plenty of seating. Can get a bit busy on the weekends, so just be ready to wait in line. It’s super well run and I love the little bakery off to the side. Beautiful outside and inside!!

Photo of Sarah Mills Sarah Mills
Dec 9, 2023 5

We got coffees and brunch. Service was fast, they brought out the coffees almost immediately, so we could sip while waiting on the food. Pastries were to die for. The food was wonderful and good portions. Would come here every week if possible.

Photo of Neha Patel Neha Patel
Nov 25, 2023 5

We went to this restaurant/cafe arriving around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday after Thanksgiving, and I had to wait about 5 minutes for someone to open up a parking spot. There is a bakery, cafe, and a restaurant. The restaurant has a line for which you can order actual food. Otherwise for bakery items and coffee, you could just order those without waiting in line. We got the gingerbread latte, the artichoke and feta pastry, the pumpkin pastry, and the cream cheese pastry. These are all wonderful (8/10), light and flaky, not overly rich, and not overly sweet. Prices were about $5 per piece, and the coffee was $6 each. We got three to share among two people. You may sit anywhere in the restaurant area no matter what you get, so we went upstairs in the inside area. The staff are very friendly and available. The atmosphere, style, and decorations are lovely and European, warm and industrial and natural too. They do have some Christmas decorations too. Service I don't have much to comment, because we went to the bakery and the cafe separate from the restaurant. Nice place for chats over breakfast or brunch.