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The Can Opener

4.7

205 S Gregson St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 973-0011
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Right next to Durham’s iconic “can opener” bridge, this new group and family-friendly destination is super fun—with plenty of covered patio space and picnic tables, outdoor games, an indoor beer and coffee bar, and of course, the food. Vendors offer an awesome variety from Gussy’s Greek Street Food, Chick-N-Que, Bulkogi, Queen Eggxpress Breakfast and a double-decker ice cream bus carrying Andia’s Ice Cream.


Google Reviews

4.7

Photo of Gabrielle Rwby Gabrielle Rwby
Nov 3, 2024 5

It's a food truck park, so you order all your food on a screen and pick it up yourself. The people are friendly, but they are not serving you. There's a range of seating options both indoor and outside. The rooftop gives you a lively view. There aren't too many options, but it's a good place to go if as a group if no one is sure what they want. Video features the Kimchi fried rice.

Photo of Tina Jordan Tina Jordan
Oct 4, 2024 5

Very cool place! I came here to say that this place is accessible even though another review stated that it was not. My daughter uses a wheelchair and we were able to access plenty of seating on the ground level with ease as well as access the building. We parked across the street. I will come back any time I have the chance! We tried Gussy’s and Chicken and Waffles. We loved everything we tried.

Photo of Nathan Vey Nathan Vey
Sep 1, 2024 5

Cool spot with several food trucks, andia's ice cream, and an indoor area with sports, coffee and drinks. Fantastic lawn games as well. Second level deck too. Check it out!

Photo of Clayton Summitt Clayton Summitt
Aug 21, 2024 4

I have only gotten coffee here. The espresso is good, the cafe lemonade was perfect for a post hike recovery (balanced sweet and bitter). Probably safer to cross Gregson closer to the bridge so you can see traffic.

Photo of Mary Beth Hampe Mary Beth Hampe
Aug 2, 2024 5

Great new place in durham! 4 food trucks, one ice cream truck, and an indoor bar with lots of seating. We had pina coladas which was great on a hot day. Lots and lots of seating. A big parking lot across the street with free parking. And plenty of gluten free and vegan options. I had a $12 falafel wrap. The tofu rice bowl at the Korean bulgogki food truck was pretty bland and needed extra soy sauce. Dog friendly.

Photo of Ken Ray (mrkenray) Ken Ray (mrkenray)
Jul 22, 2024 4

It's lovely. You can go up to the roof of the double decker bus. Be very careful if you park on Burch Ave. Oncoming traffic can be moving very quickly, with very little time to see pedestrians.

Photo of Austin H Austin H
Jul 20, 2024 5

Great place for lots of food options, beer, coffee, tea, and ice cream. Lots of indoor seating (might be my new remote work spot) plus tons of tables for groups outside as well. We went in the pouring rain and still had plenty of places to sit. Black and White coffee bar and a pretty diverse beer, cider, and wine list. We'll definitely be coming back to eat ice cream on top of the double decker bus when the weather is better as well.