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Toast

345 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701-3215
919-683-2183
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Ranked #21 of 453 restaurants in Durham
Cuisines: Italian, Wine Bar, Sandwiches
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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durham, nc
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

funny thing about durham - there are always lots of new and interesting restaurants, and yet if you ask townies what their favorite place to eat is, a surprising number of them (myself included) will say toast. it is not a fancy place, or an expensive one. the modest menu consists of about 20 variations on a theme - panini,... More

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Durham NC
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47 reviews 47 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Doesn't quite have the atmosphere to be a night place, but for daytime the food and the ambiance is excellent for business or for social or a lunch date.

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Hickory, North Carolina
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51 reviews 51 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

When you're in Durham, seek out this wonderful sandwich shop. The bread is fresh and interesting, and the sandwiches are creative and delicious. It's a small place and packed at lunchtime, so try to visit before or after lunch.

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Boston
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Yummy paninis and soup no too far from Duke. Fun funky vibe. Naxt to an awesome cupcake bakery for dessert.

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Miami, Florida, United States
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65 reviews 65 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

I would like to think of myself as a pretty cultured person in terms of food, but eating here makes me feel like I know nothing of Italian food. The menu offers panini sandwiches, sandwiches on regular sanwich loaf bread with the edges cut off, bruschettas, and salads. I had to ask what several things on the menu were before... More

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Durham NC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

There is a wait to get in an order and for good reason. These panini, etc are delicious. This is one of Durham's special places to eat.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013 via mobile

I'm not one to try new food all that much. However I've never been disappointed here. I don't think twice about ordering something new, because everything I've tried has been great. I have my favorites, hot coppa, rapini & sweet Italian sausage are my two favorite panini. Soups and salads are fresh and very tasty. You will not be disappointed.... More

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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Loads of Duke trendsters fill this sandwich spot. Very good panini and salads. Snag a table early as this place gets very busy.

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Tampa, FL
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

Stopped while in downtown Durham. Great sandwiches, soups, and salads. Also a great selection of specialty sodas and beers. Very inexpensive as well!

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Portland, Oregon
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Another local Durham restaurant that is excellent! I love the selection of Crostinis, Sandwiches and Salads. Everything is local and fresh. In the summer a nice place to sit outside and enjoy your lunch. It can be a little crowded inside, but that is only because it is so good and a local favorite.

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