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Guide to Durham's best spots
Sarah's Empanadas is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

1. Sarah's Empanadas

7.9
5410 NC Highway 55 (at Sedwick Dr), Durham, NC
South American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: Don't come here if you're looking for atmosphere of any kind. But the food is so good, you won't care.

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

2. Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

8.3
3710 Shannon Rd (at Old Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 22 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: You can find their daily flavors on their Facebook page, if you want to know beforehand!

City Beverage is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

3. City Beverage

4810 Hope Valley Rd (at Garrett Rd), Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: Their fries are pretty hit and miss. Definitely come here for their great beer selection though - and slightly unique take on upscale bar food.

Anthropologie is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

4. Anthropologie

7.4
8030 Renaissance Pkwy # H-815, Durham, NC
Women's Store · 9 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: The sale room is in the back - and they tend to start new sale items on Mondays nights.

Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

5. Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom

324 Blackwell St (at American Tobacco District), Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: Best beer selection around.

6. Durham Farmers Market

9.1
501 Foster St (at Hunt St), Durham, NC
Farmers Market · 23 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: The food trucks rotate gigs here on Saturday mornings - come hungry.

Morgan Imports is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

7. Morgan Imports

9.0
113 S Gregson St (at Brightleaf Square), Durham, NC
Furniture and Home Store · 6 tips and reviews
Elmo's Diner is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

8. Elmo's Diner

8.9
776 9th St (at Hillsborough Rd), Durham, NC
Diner · 93 tips and reviews
Vin Rouge is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

9. Vin Rouge

8.7
2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC
French Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Dos Perros is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

10. Dos Perros

7.8
200 N Mangum St (at Rogers Alley), Durham, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
BrandyWine Cellars is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

11. BrandyWine Cellars

7.4
6905 Fayetteville Rd Ste 101 (at Herndon Rd), Durham, NC
Wine Store · 4 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: Subscribe to the owner (Brandy)'s weekly email - she is funny and keeps you up to date on all of the tastings and wine deals.

Taqueria La Vaquita is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

12. Taqueria La Vaquita

7.6
2700 Chapel Hill Rd (at Pickett Rd), Durham, NC
Taco Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Antonia M.Antonia Matthews: The very best Mexican food in the area. But it's limited outdoor-only (picnic benches) seating.

Revolution is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

13. Revolution

107 W Main St (at S Mangum St.), Durham, NC
Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
American Tobacco Campus is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

14. American Tobacco Campus

8.9
Durham, NC
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews
Toast is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

15. Toast

8.9
345 W Main St (at Morris St), Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 52 tips and reviews
Whiskey is one of Guide to Durham's best spots.

16. Whiskey

347 W Main St (at E Chapel Hill St), Durham, NC
Whisky Bar · 23 tips and reviews