Guglhupf Restaurant

This is one of my favorite places in Durham. I meet up with friends here monthly for breakfast. We always get fancy coffee drinks and sometimes oatmeal/chia or a croissant with scrambled eggs. The staff are lovely. The vibe is incredible whether you sit indoors our outside. If you’re outside in the cooler months, they have blankets and propane heat warmers. Parking can be a bit tricky. I recommend taking the street spots or those on the other side of the restaurant (near dumpsters). The bakery is also delicious to visit.

Great place with great food. Very interesting how this restaurant is arranged. For me that is more like a cafe style. You can order food at the window with a cash register or from girls nearby with a device and pay for your order right there. Your order will be brought to you by a waiter and just like in a cafe, you choose the place where you want to sit. I like it very much! We didn't have to wait long for our food and coffee, even though the restaurant looked crowded. I really love croissants and I have to say that almond croissant was surprisingly exactly what a croissant should be - soft inside and crispy outside. The coffee was also very tasty. Kippered Salmon was amazing! I will definitely come back to this place for dinner.

Guglhupf Restaurant & Bakery in Durham, NC is an absolute standout. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed—comfortable, stylish, and perfect for slowing down and enjoying the moment. The service is exceptional. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. You feel taken care of from start to finish, which makes the experience that much better. The food and drinks are outstanding. Their fresh matcha is top-tier—smooth, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. The pastries are incredible: baked fresh, beautifully crafted, and full of flavor. Every bite reflects real quality and attention to detail. Guglhupf nails it on every level—service, atmosphere, and execution. A true 10/10 overall experience and easily one of the best spots in Durham. Highly recommend.

This was a great brunch spot. We ordered the fall omelette and avocado smash Benedict for food and a pumpkin pie latte and iced matcha for drinks. All items were fresh and appetizing. Lines seemed long but they were moving and the servers were also quick with bringing the food. Id suggest securing a table while waiting in line.

Came here a bit before noon and beat the real Friday crowd. Staff was friendly, food was great and we sat inside and while being a little smoky it was nice. Delivery of our food to the table was pretty fast too.

Very popular breakfast choice we got there before they’re opened and I was already a line. There is no table service for ordering food. You must stand in a line and order your food and it’s hard to get a refill of coffee. I found the food to be quite tasty and yummy with a slight German influence at least on the breakfast menu many of the seats are outside. There’s a small inside area. The outside has a lovely garden with cool weird statues. There’s a separate line for the bakery so you might wanna get in that line 1st get a snack while you wait over a half hour to put in your order.

Wow is an understatement, outstanding bakery, and food great menu. We enjoyed it so much. We are returning for breakfast before we fly out on Sunday morning. It was so good. I had to tell my cousin’s wife who is German about it so they can visit when they are up in this area. This is definitely on a go to list now every time we come up to visit our granddaughter at Duke.

We came here for breakfast — just like the hundreds of other people standing in line that morning. Right away, I’ll say this: you’ve got to come early. Expect to wait at least 30 minutes, sometimes more. We waited about 40 minutes before getting in. Honestly, they could make the line process a bit smoother. While we were waiting, I noticed a bunch of empty tables, but the line was still barely moving. It also wasn’t super clear at the end where exactly you’re supposed to go — like whether to walk up to the counter or wait to be seated. It would really help if they had more printed menus outside, so people could decide what they want ahead of time instead of taking forever at the counter. Best move? Check out the menu online before you go. Now, about the food. We ordered a strawberry cheese danish, which was really good. For our daughter, we got pancakes. My wife had the lamb gyro (or something similar), and I ordered a tuna sandwich on sourdough. Though technically, it was more like a tuna spread than a sandwich — but it was delicious. Not super filling, but really tasty. My wife liked her gyro too, though she said it was a bit awkward to eat — maybe they could plate it differently. Our daughter loved her pancakes and the cherry cheese danish — both were excellent. So for food, we’d give it 5/5. Atmosphere-wise, it’s a fun spot — lively and busy, especially in the morning. I’d love to come back during Oktoberfest to really feel the vibe. Definitely another 5/5 for atmosphere. Now for service — that part I wasn’t thrilled about. You have to get your own water, utensils, and napkins, though they do bring the coffee to your table. I just don’t really get why they ask for 18–25% tips at the counter when you’re basically doing half the work yourself. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it did feel a bit off. Still, it didn’t ruin the experience — just something they could improve on.

Came here for the first time on a date. The decor, food, and staff were wonderful. The bakery attached was an amazing experience as well. We purchased a fruit tart and some cookies from the bakery afterwards.

Such a fun brunch spot! The atmosphere is amazing. It is very crowded, but there’s lots of heaters so even sitting outside we were warm.