Head on over to Rigsbee Avenue for brews, cocktails, a delicious mix of small plates inspired by global street food, and proximity to Motorco Music Hall, its sister venue just next door. Hang out with friends outdoors on the spacious Parts & Labor patio before or after catching a show. It's worth noting that most, if not all, of the food menu items are intentionally at or below $10.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Great outdoor munchies/ drunchies space in Durham. Affordable food, good drinks, and open late. What’s not to love! The poutine is great. Would love a couple more cheese curds per order but it’s still awesome.
Kevin Egan
Sep 10, 2024
4
Great laid back atmosphere. Menu is somewhat eclectic (and that is a positive in my eyes). Order at the counter and a food runner delivers. Many of the tables seem to be outside, but that adds to the 'ambiance'. Several large tables, which is great for a big group, or you may wind up sharing with someone. The menu is a lot of smaller plates, so it is good for sharing and trying new stuff. We did find a few things tend to be pretty spicy, so if that's not your thing, be mindful when ordering. Been three times, will certainly be back.
Alex Mason
Aug 25, 2024
4
The patio and cocktails are what keep me coming back! Out of the things I’ve ordered, I love the bean salad, French fries and the udon sesame noodles. I most recently ordered the mole poutine and it wasn’t my favorite but they have a lot of options and I always have a great time when I go.
Helen Lindsay
Jun 22, 2024
5
Parts & Labor is always such a fun spot to grab a drink and a bite! I appreciate they are open late and they have a well labeled menu for dietary restrictions. I love all their food, the cauliflower bites and scallion pancakes are go-tos. Can’t go wrong with the fries either! They have a variety of drinks too including NA options.
Anndria Thorne
Jun 18, 2024
5
Food was solid. Cool tapas style sharing options with Asian fusion flare. Cocktails were great too! Loved the scallion pancake and the wings! The noodles had great flavor too! The eggplant wasn’t too spongy and was very well seasoned. My dad loved the fried peppers. Will definitely go back!
Robert Dixey
Jan 14, 2024
5
Overall Rating: 5.5/10
The laid-back and unique atmosphere enhanced the dining experience, making up for food that was good but not exceptional.
Atmosphere / Service: 6.9/10
The building is very unique, both inside and out. There's variety in seating with different styles, an upstairs area, and a pleasant outdoor section. The self-service model allows for an uninterrupted meal and experience.
Food:
Cheeseburger Sliders: 5.2/10
The sliders were decent. The meat was tasty, but the buns were too big and not as good as it could of been. One of the bites was full of bun and left a bad taste.
Water - 9.1 - Yes, water made the review. complementary self-serve water. The container was neat and added to the overall atmosphere, however the water was FREEZING COLD. Coldest non iced water one could have. KUDOS!
Beer Battered Cheese Curds: 4.2/10
While these were cooked perfectly, the flavor didn't suit my taste and left an unpleasant aftertaste. Even the sauce didn't help.
Bulgogi Taco: 6.2/10
The menu has some interesting Korean options. The Bulgogi Taco could pass for something from an authentic Korean restaurant, which was a nice surprise. However, it's a unique choice that might not appeal to everyone.
Value: The pricing seems fair - $4 for a slider and $8 for the Bulgogi Taco is reasonable for the quality provided, especially compared to other places.
Extra Note: The menu could use some clarification on some of the sauces. Names like "Mole Sauce" or "Motor Oil" sauce are intriguing but not self-explanatory. Without a waitress to ask, diners might not understand what they're ordering.
haley westhoff
Dec 30, 2023
4
I don’t really love their drinks, but food and atmosphere is great. Easy place to sit outside and snack and grab a drink when the weather is good. Usually a good crowd of people to make it lively and fun.
