Brunch in Durham: 10 places with weekend brunch hours

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Days, hours and addresses come from each restaurant’s own website. Hours change, and holidays (Easter, Mother’s Day, New Year’s Day) often bring special menus, so check the restaurant’s site or call before you go. This is a list, not a ranking.

Durham brunches split between downtown hotel and rooftop dining rooms, Ninth Street’s diner and the cafes and bistros along West Main, Brightleaf and Hillsborough Road. Most serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday; a few only on one day.

Plan ahead

• Reservations: The Durham Hotel, The Lenny, Vin Rouge and Local 22 take them on their sites.
• Downtown parking decks are on our getting around page.

Downtown and American Tobacco

• The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St. Weekend brunch in the two-story lobby coffee bar, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with seasonal dishes, Counter Culture coffee and cocktails (brunch page).
• The Lenny, 555 S. Mangum St., the rooftop restaurant at the top of the 555 Mangum building across from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (hours).
• Alimentari at Mothers and Sons, 105 W. Chapel Hill St. The Italian deli and market next to Mothers and Sons serves Saturday brunch from 9 a.m., and lunch on weekdays; call 919-864-8841 for the closing time (Mothers and Sons).

Brightleaf and West Main

• Nikos, 905 W. Main St., Unit 21B, in Brightleaf Square. A Greek restaurant with a weekend brunch menu of meze, spreads and larger plates (menus); 919-908-0189.
• Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets, 121 N. Gregson St. Open Thursday to Sunday, serving brunch, lunch and dinner from a menu that changes daily; Sunday hours start at 10 a.m. (Rose’s); 919-797-2233.
• Local 22 Kitchen and Bar, 2200 W. Main St. Sunday brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Monday (hours); 919-286-9755.
• GRUB Durham, 1200 W. Chapel Hill St. Breakfast every day until 3 p.m.; open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, plus 5 to 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday (GRUB); 919-973-3636.

Ninth Street and Hillsborough Road

• Elmo’s Diner, 776 Ninth St. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with weekend brunch specials posted each week (Elmo’s); 919-416-3823.
• Vin Rouge, 2010 Hillsborough Road. The French bistro serves Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last seating), and dinner Tuesday to Sunday (hours); 919-416-0466.

Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard

• Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant, 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. The German bakery and restaurant opens at 8 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday (Sunday until 3 p.m.); closed Monday (Guglhupf).

At a glance

What this means for you

• Want a brunch for Mother’s Day or Easter? Book the reservation spots early; see our Mother’s Day and Easter pages for holiday menus as they post.
• Saturday morning? Pair brunch with the Durham Farmers’ Market at Durham Central Park.
• Restaurant owners: if your brunch hours have changed, tell us through our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get brunch in downtown Durham?

The Durham Hotel serves weekend brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, The Lenny from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and Alimentari at Mothers and Sons on Saturday from 9 a.m.

Which Durham restaurants serve Sunday brunch?

Vin Rouge serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Local 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and The Durham Hotel and The Lenny serve brunch on both weekend days.

Where can I get breakfast all day in Durham?

GRUB Durham serves breakfast every day until 3 p.m., and Elmo’s Diner on Ninth Street is open from 7 a.m. every day, with weekend brunch specials.

What is the earliest brunch in Durham?

Elmo’s Diner opens at 7 a.m. daily. Guglhupf’s restaurant opens at 8 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, and GRUB opens at 9 a.m.