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best gluten free panini i have EVER had. if you have a gluten allergy you should absolutely try this place! the manager was extremely respectful about my allergy and very helpful and knowledgeable on what i could eat. will definitely be back here!
Reply from Toast
2025.11.17
Thank you so much, Sophie! We try really hard to make everyone feel welcome and taken good care of, so this really means a lot to us! xoxo
Went here with my gluten free friend and the staff was extremely educated and accommodating. The panini was fantastic (both the gluten free and not gluten free one)! Would highly recommend for a cheap delicious bite
Reply from Toast
2025.11.17
Thank you, Katie! I'm so glad you and your friend had such a good meal with us. We so appreciate you! <3
My friend and I stopped here on our way down to Charlotte. Probably the best panini I've ever had. Service was quick. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was great. Highly recommend if you're looking for a local lunch spot!
Reply from Toast
2025.10.17
Wow, thank you so much, Tanvi! I’m so glad we hit the spot for you on your way through Durham!
The food was great and the atmosphere was enjoyable! This place came highly recommended, but unfortunately the service I received felt notably dismissive. I waited almost 20 minutes for a glass of water after politely asking twice, while guests around me were offered refills without prompting. Seemed like the waitress had some sort of frustration. It’s hard not to feel singled out when the difference in treatment is that apparent. I don’t know what the reason was, but it left a bad taste in an otherwise good lunch :(
Reply from Toast
2025.07.13
AB, I am so so sorry you had a terrible service experience yesterday! We actually pride ourselves on great customer care and please believe me when I say this was an oversight, not a singling out of you.
My girlfriends and I went to a beloved local restaurant on Thursday evening and the same thing happened to us. We had been many times before so we something to compare it to and I know you did not with Toast. I hate that this was your first experience with us, and I truly hope you’ll give us another opportunity to show you our genuine hospitality.
My girlfriends and I went to a beloved local restaurant on Thursday evening and the same thing happened to us. We had been many times before so we something to compare it to and I know you did not with Toast. I hate that this was your first experience with us, and I truly hope you’ll give us another opportunity to show you our genuine hospitality.
My absolute favorite place in Durham. Food is delicious, service is great! When I lived downtown it was a weekly staple, and I still make it a habit to eat. Everything on the menu is delicious and fresh. Perfect to eat in or take to go!
Reply from Toast
2025.06.17
😍😍😍 Thank you so much Katherine!
My wife and I have been coming here for years. Just had a mutual realization that we've never had a bad meal here. Toast is consistently good because the meals always include quality ingredients. Today, for instance, the broccoli had some kick and the caponata was excellent. Thank you all and hope you keep it up.
Reply from Toast
2025.04.28
Thank you so much, Ethan! Consistency is something we work really hard on, so we really appreciate this! Hope to see you both soon!
I hate to leave a bad review, not sure if they were having a bad day, but my food - the crostini sampler (goat cheese, Merguez Sausage, & chicken liver) + cup of soup (lemon potato), was not good. I was super surprised as I’ve read rave reviews about this place and had it saved in my list of places to try, but I couldn’t even finish it. Would still be interested in trying one of their sandwiches because of their reputation.
i have been coming to toast since around 2006, right around when they opened. kelli was always super friendly and always remembered me from visit to visit, no matter how long the interval. sandwiches are always great and the soups the best i’ve had. however pandemic-era and after the front-of-house has been run by this unfriendly guy who seems like he is always having a bad day. today he effectively twice told us to leave, as others were waiting for tables, even though one of us was finishing a drink. and we weren’t camped out- just a normal lunch pace, and there might have been two or three people waiting for tables but none had their food yet. i used to live in new york where places were way busier and turning tables a priority, and have never- not once- been asked tp leave the way i was today. i miss kelli.
Chicken panini - chicken was a little cold but the hot sauce made up for it
Kids loved the goat cheese & honey crostini but ask them not to drizzle the honey on the napkin! (Such a sweet thing to waste!)
Garlicky mushroom crostini - so good we ordered it again.
Dessert - skip the crunchy brown butter choc chip cookies and opt for the brownie with sea salt if available!
