Nasher Cafe
Restaurant · Durham ·

Nasher Cafe

Restaurant · Durham ·

Upscale Mediterranean cafe with rotating exhibition menus & patio seating

weekend brunch
good food
great food
craft cocktails
museum cafe
ahi poke bowl
cheesecake
pricey
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
Nasher Cafe by null
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2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27701 Get directions

$20–30

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Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Trendy

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2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27701 Get directions

+1 919 684 6032
nasher.duke.edu
@nashermuseum
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@nashermuseum

$20–30 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups

Last updated

Jan 14, 2026

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"Popular among students, the café serves casual Mediterranean food and adjusts its menu to match exhibitions, such as Middle Eastern offerings during an Islamic art show." - Food & Wine Editors

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Nasher Cafe

Ryan S.

Google
We have tried the lunch, the dinner, and now finally the brunch. The weekend brunch wins!! Extremely unique menu items that are incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommended. And afterwards, visit the museum.

Savannah G.

Google
Great food and drinks (especially the drinks)! Service was just okay, the waiter that took our order, later gave our food to the table next to us and then gave it to us after the other table had already touched the plates. The kitchen was busy, so I get it but it was just intriguing the same waiter who took our order gave our order to someone else.

Jessica S.

Google
Best eatery on Duke campus that accepts food points. As a Duke student, I would always come here with friends whenever I had extra food points! I recommend making a reservation because they’re usually quite busy during brunch hours. They are accommodating for large groups!

Pam B.

Google
We had a nice lunch at the Nasher Museum Cafe. I will say it is bit on the pricey side considering what you are served. The food was decent and we were lucky enough to get flower arrangements on our table due to an event that was held the night before.

Thomas M.

Google
This is our favorite lunch place when we are in town. The staff is great and knows the regulars by name. The salads are excellent: Cobb, steak, or squash. Sandwiches also good. You can’t beat a table on the patio when the weather is nice.

Valeriia

Google
Didn’t expect there to be a full-scale restaurant in the middle of a museum, but it is! Great food choices, I got ahi poke bowl & cheescake

Ramsey H.

Google
I went with the Steak Benedict. I enjoyed the dish even though: the crab got lost in the egg and steak; the steak was closer to medium than medium rare.

Satya Sardonicus, DC, C.

Google
I have a pretty picky diet and traveling can prove kind of difficult to find healthy food. That said, this is the best meal I have had in Durham all week! I got the wild mushroom and spinach salad, but had them cook the spinach, and added shrimp. Blake and the entire team were kind and accommodating, which really elevated my experience as well. The space is also beautiful, and has fast Wi-Fi so I was able to get some work done at the same time. I will absolutely be back, 10/10 recommend!