Cafe Duo Restaurant Greenville NC

Let me start by saying the service here is phenomenal. Worlds apart from an average experience. The ambiance with soft music and cozy seating welcomes you in while being greeted. Then comes a proper pour of whatever you may ask for, from the best FRESHLY made espresso to a cocktail of your choice. My wife and I came here first for dinner to have one of the best steaks we’ve ever had and then next for brunch to have what I will name (as a Benedict snob) the best Benedict in Greenville. Thanks to Nate and Ryan.

Viv gave exceptional service. Outside patio was relaxing to eat out on. Brick makes it a bit loud when others are there. Food was quite tasty, but very limited menu. Calamari was crispy and fresh. A bit bland but good quality. Pasta was delish, servings were perfect size. Bread and oil were really good, though would have been better if bread was warmed up. Overall cute place for a date.

My Sisters and I visited here our Monthly Sister session. Nate and Talia took real good care of us. Quiet little Bistro in the middle of Greenville NC. Food was great, atmosphere was great and Service was top tier!! We will be back

I only had brunch here, so I can't comment on dinner or lunch. Bruch looks nice but doesn't all brunch looks nice. Compare to First Watch, which is famous for brunch, they are about the same. Cafe Duo has smaller serving but menu is more unique. Lunch and dinner usually full of cars and customers so I definity needs to try their menu another time.

The atmosphere is very beautiful and nice. I’ve been here a few times and usually the food is good. The past two times I’ve gone the food didn’t taste as well seasoned and was pretty bland. Our server, Mandy, was sweet but awful with service, she left our waters empty, checked on us after we had already eaten everything, and overall very absent. My meal for just myself was $28 so keep in mind prices are high and they add gratuity to meals. Our server added 20% which was a bit weird to me as they suggest 18% on the bill you receive.

Talia our waitress was THE BEST!!! She is also the manager. Such an amazing experience. Every bite of food was delicious. You can taste the thought, love and care put into the preparation and execution. Saturday brunch at Cafe Duo Mimosa and Guava Bellini to start. 😁🎉🎈🥂🥰🌷 Red pepper and tomato bisque. 🤤🤤🤤🤤 Steamed mussels with garlic and wine. OMG! Yummy. Steak and pom frites with 2 eggs over easy Duo Eggs Benedict (Photos posted) It wasn't a meal. It was an experience. Cannot wait to go back! Worth! Every! Penny! Please jar and sell that aioli. Call it "Shut Up and Take My Money Aioli. Because one taste and that is what will happen. You want more for later. To try on other things. Delicious!!!!

Great local spot. Small, upscale ambience that provides an elegant yet casual vibe. We have been many times and have not had a bad experience. The service matches the ambience and is excellent. Love coming here for lunch and or brunch as well. The white wine sauce with their mussels are divine. The steak and frites were a special and tasted great, cooked to perfection room. My wife had the eggs Benedict and enjoyed them thoroughly. The chocolate soufflé is excellent!They also take their wine and cocktails serious. Not pictured here is their tomato basil soup which is the best around. Highly recommend cafe duo for any and all occasions. Cheers.

We got right in and a seat on their lovely patio just around 1pm. We did not wait long before being greeted by Billie. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, offering her favorite items as suggestions and confirming our choices were good. The drinks were tasty, and after a few questions our server helped me realize I wanted a Bellini over a Bloody Mary and I'm glad I took her recommendation. My salad was fresh tasting and had plenty of toppings, including the blue cheese crumbles which I loved. I got a mushroom and kale Benedict and while a vegetarian might have enjoyed it, it was just missing meat for me. It was prepared beautifully but not my favorite option. I'm only disappointed because I almost got their Chicken Rustica panini and I wish I had. Not negating their food at all, it just wasn't my favorite option. I will definitely be back to try more as their menu options seemed excellent and a good variety of them.

I only had brunch here, so I can't comment on dinner or lunch. Bruch looks nice but doesn't all brunch looks nice. Compare to First Watch, which is famous for brunch, they are about the same. Cafe Duo has smaller serving but menu is more unique. Lunch and dinner usually full of cars and customers so I definitely needs to try their menu another time.

Always a fantastic meal!! Food always great and the service is impeccable!! Never disappointed with the atmosphere and staff are the best!! Steak was competent and the seafood linguine was terrific

The reviews made us give this place a try, it wasn't bad but it also wasn't great. We ordered the bruschetta for appetizer and it was basically chopped up tomatoes on top of toast, it had good flavor but not the bruschetta we imagined. My husband got the Red Fish with green beans and mashed potatoes. The description was misleading, we thought it would be red snapper but it was red drum and the portions size for the sides were not filling. I ordered the penne alla vodka with shrimp. The same tomato that was on the bruschetta was in the pasta which made the two dishes taste very similar. On top of that I only got 4 shrimp in the dish, I know shrimp are expensive but 4 is a bit ridiculous.

The food is top notch! Service is fantastic! Very relaxing atmosphere! This spot has been a long time favorite place to eat!

The food, service is perfect. I particularly love the cafe atmosphere. A great place to go on a regular basis.

Restaurant was not full, but service was super slow and inattentive. The beef burgunoine was a special, and tasted good but portion was super small and it was supposed to be served with tagliatelle noodles and it was more like Ramen. We never got bread, my beer was warm and we were unattended to. Disappointing.

Excellent please for brunch. The menu is very interesting, I may return to try the mussels. I had the catch of the day and the soup if the day. Both very tasty and the right size. The terrace is perfect: enclosed, with good shade and ambiance music.

This place is so good. It's on the expensive side but you are most definitely getting your hard earned moneys worth. Everything is expertly sourced and fresh. The service is top notch. In my opinion this establishment is one of the best spot places to eat in Greenville. They have outside seating and there isn't a lot of that in town so take advantage of that here. My pan seared red snapper over their Niçoise Salad was amazing. I'll be coming back here from time to time. You must try it. Till next time....

The longtime manager, Patrick, and Nate, the top waiter, are no longer with Cafe Duo and the new team is not as good. Service was slow and food quality wasn't as good. The decor is unchanged. As a longtime customer, I was disappointed.

One of the worst experiences I have had in Greenville (and other places) made reservations for Valentines Day 3 weeks prior. Walked in - there was no host - the server was confused. They found my reservation but didn't know where to seat us. They tried to put us in front of the DOOR and we said we would prefer to sit somewhere else... They said, these tables are all reserved. yes, I made a RESERVATION. So they eventually - after some discussion - sat us away from the door. So.... we ordered the appetizers that were offered for tonight - either a salad or a lobster bisque. We got one of each. There was not a shred of lobster in the bisque. Very watered down. Waiter said he would be right back with bread.... nope. We finished our appetizers and well nothing.... when he did come back he had our entrees. No clearing of our plates prior to - the tables are so small we had to 'trade' with him. I got the filet, my boyfriend got the snapper. My filet was over salted. My potatoes were bland and the green beans were cold. Snapper was just average. Maybe on a NON event, like Valentine's day, the food is better. After close to $300 - we will never be back.

We've had dinner here twice visiting our son who is in the medical school. The first time we came here we were moving him in and the four of us looked like we had been run over in the middle of the street and we're dying of starvation. We didn't realize what a nice place this was, but you'd have thought we walked in wearing tuxedos because we were treated very well. The second time we came with a large group for my son's white coat ceremony and the service and food were just as outstanding. We will definitely be back many many times to this restaurant. Great ambiance, great service, really good wine list and fantastic food.

Best restaurant in Greenville. Seriously everything we ordered was amazing 10/10 service, food, and ambiance. I love how the menu changes and the staff is so friendly. The manager came to our table multiple times to make sure we were enjoying everything. Can't recommend this place enough.

Lunch is a treat. The sandwiches are huge, fresh and served hot. The service is amazing and the prices are very reasonable. If you want local upscale, this is the place.

This was our first time dining at Cafe Duo. We were so happy that we tried it. We were greeted at the door with a very friendly welcome. Our drinks were wonderful. The food: pasta de golfo was absolutely delicious! My husband had pasta with mussels. He absolutely loved it. We had a relaxed, delicious dinner. The only low point was dessert. It was described as chocolate mousse cake. It was a lava cake. Of course we ate the chocolate cake! But it was a little disappointing. I highly recommend Cafe Duo. I can't wait to go back!

Food was delicious and sat outside on a beautiful night. May be a bit pricey for some but it's worth it.

First time here at Cafe Duo, it was definitely one of their busiest day, Mother's Day. Our family had a reservation for a party of 17 and we were promptly seated in their outdoor patio. The manager quickly came and greeted our party. Took our order of drinks. There was a small menu for today, I will said it was well thought out. Love the custom touch. I order the Panino Rustica with a cup of the soup of the day; tomato bisque. I could say the soup was my favorite part of the whole meal. The entre was fresh but bland. There was not much magic happening there, the soup set such high expectation for the whole meal. The fries were cold and too greasy. I got to taste the Penne Allá Vodka the pasta was perfectly cook, I wished the sauce, chicken and pasta was simmered to be able to absorb the flavor of the vodka sauce. My history order a side of grits, they were really good more on the runny side but with lots of flavor. Lastly, I got a creme brûlée for dessert. It was definitely fresh, creme, top with the perfect amount of crispy goodness. I will love to go back another day, when it's not so busy and try their menu again. Special holidays can be hard on a small restaurant with large parties and extensive waitlists. The owner and waiters were great. Overall, it was a wonderful experience at Cafe Duo.

Horrible experience start to finish! Dirty tables, slow service, overpriced food. Will never set foot in this restaurant ever again. I honestly can't even imagine what others experienced that would garner positive reviews.

It used to be our go to place but it has declined the last couple times we went (out of stuff and the portions were much smaller). The waiter was great however.

Anything less than 5 stars is rude to a small business (don't do it), and this restaurant is doing a good job. That being said, the food is very safe and mostly bland. Service is polite but not engaged. Inside could use a freshen up, patio is lovely. I think with just a bit of refocusing this could be excellent, but it feels like it lost its way.

This was a charming restaurant! I ordered the cheese burger and a Bloody Mary and both were yummy. The only reason I'm giving a 4 is because I ordered the burger medium and it came out rare. Practically still mooing but delicious nonetheless. The crispy fries that accompanied it more than made up for the burger temp. The bloody was subtle but not enough horseradish. Nit picky things but thought I'd share. Definitely still recommend!

You will not be disappointed by any part of your dining experience. Wonderful friendly staff, expedient service, and a phenomenal menu with innovative and classic specials.

Great small place with a quaint ambiance, and simply spectacular food. I had the calamari, tomato bisque and linguini del golfo. Loved every bite. The crem brûlée you must try. Billie was our waitress and she was great! There was a large group dining close to us but we never felt underserved. A new Greenville favorite.

We came here with our daughter when we came for a college visit. We called ahead asking if we needed a reservation and the manager said "of course you need a reservation" in kind of a brash tone. But he would fit us in. We arrived and surprised the place was near empty. The food was actually pretty good I had the grilled flounder and my wife and daughter had chicken and pasta . The manager was micro managing the waitress and had a frazzled look about him . Our waitress was nice and a good server, but we did not feel welcome at all, no thanks for coming to try us out , unfortunate because I believe the chef was pretty good but poorly managed dining room with rude manager

I ordered a veggies penne with mushrooms and broccoli. There were 3 piecies of mushrooms and barely noticable broccoli sprinkled in. The plate was basically pasta. I could pay 10 times less for pasta at home. I will NOT go back there for the hefty price of a plate pasta. Geese, Cafe Duo, so cheap in what you advertise and do not deliver for the hefty price paid.

This is a nice brunch place in Greenville! I came to Greenville for business trip and had a chance to eat at Cafe Due. Good food, nice atmosphere, and great services. What I ordered: -Veggie omelette: good, can't go wrong with this healthy choice -Souffle: it's a bit dry, but it's ok. I would come back to try other dishes in the future if I ever come back to the area again.

I am giving 3 stars because the waitress could of been more attentive and like only way she came to the table is if we called her and my food had to be sent back because it was not done correctly at all. Steak was cold to the core both times and first time it was barely cooked when I asked for medium well. The salmon was good. I think that was the best item, but overall none of the food had a lot of flavor, which was very disappointing. Would I eat here again prob not just because the flavors were not up to par and the drinks were not good. My kids did enjoy the kids pasta and they had a second plate of that.

Tasty food, cozy ambience, professional service, and reasonable prices- my idea of a nice neighborhood restaurant! I had the tuna, my wife the broken egg sandwich. Both were fresh, flavorful, filling, and fantastic! We missed the brunch crowd on a Sunday by eating lunch at 1:15, but they close at 2 so don't wait too long!

The service is always great and it's nice to sit outside on the patio. I usually order one of the chicken or fish dishes and have been pleased in the past . I ordered the bolognese this time and assumed it was made with beef, however when I was half way done I noticed it was a very light colored meat (it was dark outside). I asked the waitress and she said it was pork. I don't usually eat pork because it doesn't agree with me. I think they should write in the description "pork" not just "meat" as I think most people presume it will be beef. My husband had the salmon and he said it was "ok". So that would be my complaint this time the sauce wasn't very thick or flavorful either. Oh well.

There are no brunch spots in Goldsboro, but this easy 50 min. drive was worth the trip. The waitstaff was fantastic: knowledgeable with the menu, decent wait time for the food, and quick to grab the checks. Our server also made our drinks, and he was super awesome with the sangria that had brandy in it. We split our entrees in half, and we ended up sharing the chocolate souffle dessert. // Duo eggs benedict: 2 thin pieces of black forest ham, a perfect poached egg (AKA runny yolk!) with hollandaise sauce poured over everything sitting on the toasted English muffin. This was served with delicious, seasoned potatoes. // Broken egg sandwich: thin pieces of black forest ham, sliced tomato, swiss cheese, and fried egg that wasn't runny (hence the name) inside toasted ciabatta bread. The bread was crunchy after getting warmed, but it worked with this breakfast sandwich well. I normally prefer croissants. The same seasoned, crunchy potatoes were served with this entree. Those potatoes seem misleading due to their larger size, but the crunch and taste are all there, (: // Chocolate souffle with vanilla bean ice cream. The lava cake had an amazing outer layer of crunch, and the insides were a soft, smooth, silky fudge. The vanilla bean ice cream scoop paired perfectly with its size & taste and had an impeccable ability to hold its shape next to the warm dessert. Our plates were clean, our stomachs not overwhelmed, and our wallets content with fair pricing. We would totally come back, (:

Date lunch with someone special. The owner made us feel at home, and offered recommendations that were spot on

Have enjoyed it every time, but have learned to order the entrees versus the combos at lunch. The combos are too small on the soup. But mushroom raviolis and the tuna on salad? Both are perfect!

Another great dining experience at Cafe Duo. This is Greenville's best restaurant. The menu is not long but everything is special. Katie, our server, did a great job making our evening a good one. The bartender is the best in town. Try the Manhattan!

We celebrated our 50th anniversary Friday evening at our favorite place in Greenville! Great food and great service Thanks for making it special for us. This is the place!!

I ate there for lunch. Soup and shrimp appetizer. Both were good. No bread or crackers were served but I didn't ask; Just sorta expected. Reasonable price (all relative) but at least not fast food. Staff very friendly & good. I will go back.

Went to Cafe Duo last night for the first time since the Pandemic. Everything was excellent. I started with the tomato bisque soup and my wife had a small salad. Homemade bread with olive oil was brought out. Both my wife and I chose from the specials. I had a "shoulder" steak (much like an ironsteak) with frites. The steak was done perfectly and the frites were among the best I ever tasted. My wife had a pasta dish with chopped shrimp, peppers, some chopped veggies in a tomato cream sauce. She said it was great. The desserts, a creme brûlée for me and key lime pie for my wife were fantastic. Service was friendly, pleasant prompt and what you would expect in a better restaurant. The wait staff was very informative as to their dishes. Atmosphere and decor is certainly a cut above casual dining but still relaxed. It was quiet and good for conversation but we had arrived early (around 5:15 PM) and there were only a few parties seated then. Many more people were arriving as we were leaving around 6:30. This probably one of the top 2 or 3 restaurants in Greenville for better dining or fine cuisine. Will definitely be going back more often.

First time trying this place for brunch. My boyfriend & I didn't realize how popular this place was. There was some wait but 15 minutes later we got a table. We got the soup of the day, carrot bisque. Who knew it would be so amazing! Can't wait to try cooking it at home. We got the mimosa & Bloody Mary. We both loved our drinks! The waiter was amazing, gave us helpful tips and was great at answering any questions we had. He even recommended a drink that I am sure we will always drink in the future. Loved the food, drinks, desserts. So glad we stopped by here!

Slipped in last week for takeout and Patrick suggested rack of lamb. I was hesitant at first as few restaurants can do justice to a lamb. Was I blown away! Without a doubt one of my best two or three meals in decades. Put me on the list for a repeat!! Thanks folks, it was stunning!!

My husband took me and my sister to Cafe Duo Saturday for Mother's Day. The menu was varied as to what one wanted. I had the charbroiled salmon with green beans and mashed potatoes, it was perfect, the salmon was moist and had the best mustard glaze on it. My sister got the mushroom ravioli and a side salad, she said it was delicious. My husband opted for the Fruitti Dimari with muscles, shrimp, scallops on a bed of noodles. We were full but got dessert: Berry Crisp, molten chocolate soufflé and creme brûlée......never disappoints to go there.

I've never been to Cafe Duo before but it has nice seating outside. I sadly didn't get to see the inside as I prefer to sit outside during these times but the staff were nice and abided by all state guidelines and it made me feel safe and comfortable.

We made reservations on New Years eve and had the nicest waiter. He made great recommendations and we enjoyed the entire experience. Its small, its intimate, and the food is good. I'll be going back. If they have the mushroom soup, get it!

I'm not from Greenville NC but I have a cousin that's goes to ECU. Our grandmama has quite nice taste in food and I picked this place out of your normal lineup. This place is a hidden gem and deserves way better than a 4.5. I had the butcher steak and chocolate soufflé. I cleaned my whole place it was to much food to where I could enjoy desert. I didn't even have time to take a picture because it looked as good as it tasted.

Cozy, quaint with great service. Came here instead of waiting 40 minutes for a new place in town. So happy we did. The menus is deceptively simple. You don't think it will be anything special until you get your food. I got the burger with egg and bacon and it was done perfectly. The sweet potatoes fries were the best I've had. There was No need to cover anything with excessive sauces to hide the poor quality food. It spoke for itself without being overly complicated or showy. Can't wait to come back.

Well, I went in with a eager anticipation and left somewhat disappointed. I guess because it says owned by chefs I thought the food would be better. I ordered the Mediterranean Frittata, except there was nothing Mediterranean about it. Actually just a round veggie egg unfolded omelette that I could easily made at home. Extremely bland with no spices added. I guess I was expecting a real Italian frittata like I had growing up in New York, maybe some Italian cheese or sausage added with the potatoes all mixed together , but sadly not. Very small portion. Not what I am use to I guess. On the good side the service was excellent and the atmosphere was pleasant and quaint. I will go back and try the dinner menu and give it a shot. I can't form a true opinion until I have at least done that .

First time was tonight. Came for the crème brûlée and drinks after dinner. Wound up wishing we had been to dinner here based on the service and quality. The Old Cuban cocktail was strong and tasty. It felt like it was worth the price. Crème brûlée was fantastic. Our server, Brianna was very sweet and checked up on us many times despite our short visit. Outside patio is beautiful! Interior could use a little refurbishing but no further complaints! Will definitely be back soon.

This place is a hidden gem, my favorite place to eat in Greenville. We've been going to this restaurant since it was in Winterville, and we continue to love it. The service is always beyond compare, especially from Patrick, and the food is delicious. I wish I had taken a picture of the cioppino, but I always demolish it before I think about taking a photo. You won't find a better combination of food and service anywhere else in town.

Average to below average brunch. Benedicts were good but everything else just ok. Outside seating is a nice touch but tables are metal and wobbly.

Went here for dinner on a recommendation while visiting ECU. Dinners were very good and our waitress was super nice. Defintely would stop by again if my son picks ECU!

Dined here for the first time for dinner and had such a great experience. The atmosphere and decor are very comfortable and cozy. The menu had a wide range of options and the chef was willing to accommodate any changes that we had. The food was great and very affordable. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. Wish we could have dined here for brunch as well!

A fantastic meal and a wonderful waiter (Owen). Thank you for a great experience. The Bistro salad with shrimp was amazing.