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Quaint, bustling diner presenting modern takes on classic Southern homestyle fare.
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Address: 5410 Highway 55 Suite AJ AK, 5410 NC-55 Suite AK, Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (919) 316-7978
Website: http://www.trueflavorsdiner.com/
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Sophisticated American favorites with a touch of Southern hospitality. Thur/ Fri 8-2 Sat/Sun 7:30-2 5410 Hwy 55, Durham 27713 @debbie.lou.durham
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The menu is filled with delicious dishes like slow-roasted duck hash with roasted red peppers, thyme, shallots, and eggs, or the creamy four-cheese shrimp and …
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Reviews
Daija Fowler
Ambiance:
There was wallpaper & some pictures on the walls throughout the restaurant. Keeping in mind that it’s a diner…it was a little small. The wait however was similar to any other place 20-30 mins wait. As we sat it was noted that the tables were flipped pretty fast to accommodate those waiting.
Food:
We were served some complimentary biscuits and strawberry compote once we ordered. Those were tasty along with the jelly or syrup provided. They were dense and buttery. I thought that was a nice touch. The picture speak for itself. The pancakes were sweet so syrup wasn’t needed. The smoked sausage was cooked to perfection!! The prices were reasonable for the portions.
Warning: they do not serve alcoholic beverages!
As a first time guest, I’d go back!
… moreThere was wallpaper & some pictures on the walls throughout the restaurant. Keeping in mind that it’s a diner…it was a little small. The wait however was similar to any other place 20-30 mins wait. As we sat it was noted that the tables were flipped pretty fast to accommodate those waiting.
Food:
We were served some complimentary biscuits and strawberry compote once we ordered. Those were tasty along with the jelly or syrup provided. They were dense and buttery. I thought that was a nice touch. The picture speak for itself. The pancakes were sweet so syrup wasn’t needed. The smoked sausage was cooked to perfection!! The prices were reasonable for the portions.
Warning: they do not serve alcoholic beverages!
As a first time guest, I’d go back!
Mark Baine
Small-ish cafe/diner with great food, fantastic service and fair prices. This was my 2nd visit in the past couple of years (we’re out-of-towners) and the menu was much different this time around.
I ordered the Cajun Smoked Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit ($16). The presentation of the dish was as we’re the ingredients. I was a little hesitant about the habenero butter but it worked well and sounded spicier than it was. On the international hot food scale, I’d give it a 2.5. I would definitely have that again.
My wife had the Ultimate Biscuits and Gravy ($16) and chose the sausage option. It came with sliced tomatoes, red peppers, 2 eggs, and was swimming in a rich gravy. She thought most of the ingredients were tasty alone but when mixed together, it was a home run. This said, she found the sausage to have a strong flavor that wasn’t altogether desirable, but worked fine when enjoined with the rest of the plate.
Our friend ordered the Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles ($21). The waffle was large and fluffy yet crispy. The boneless fried chicken was cooked perfectly. This dish was more spicy than my Cajun smoked sausage. I would rate it about a 3-3.5 (out of 10) on the international spiciness scale. More hot than I would have enjoyed, but not intolerable.
The waitstaff were attentive and very friendly, without hovering. The atmosphere was casual, clean, and tidy.
… moreI ordered the Cajun Smoked Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit ($16). The presentation of the dish was as we’re the ingredients. I was a little hesitant about the habenero butter but it worked well and sounded spicier than it was. On the international hot food scale, I’d give it a 2.5. I would definitely have that again.
My wife had the Ultimate Biscuits and Gravy ($16) and chose the sausage option. It came with sliced tomatoes, red peppers, 2 eggs, and was swimming in a rich gravy. She thought most of the ingredients were tasty alone but when mixed together, it was a home run. This said, she found the sausage to have a strong flavor that wasn’t altogether desirable, but worked fine when enjoined with the rest of the plate.
Our friend ordered the Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles ($21). The waffle was large and fluffy yet crispy. The boneless fried chicken was cooked perfectly. This dish was more spicy than my Cajun smoked sausage. I would rate it about a 3-3.5 (out of 10) on the international spiciness scale. More hot than I would have enjoyed, but not intolerable.
The waitstaff were attentive and very friendly, without hovering. The atmosphere was casual, clean, and tidy.
Kealey Morris
I loved this place!! It’s very unassuming from the outside, but as soon as you walk in it’s a vibe! The restaurant is decorated and the playlist was fire! This is an issue I have with so many places I visit.. zero decoration on the inside and no personality.
I got the cheesy grits and peach marscapone French toast. Delicious, but sweet. I had to take my French toast home with me because I can’t take too much sugar. The cheesy grits are probably my #1 restaurant grits. (My wife makes the best, no one should fault me for that.) My wife got the open face omlette with smothered potatoes…. she said the eggs were fluffy and all the flavors really came through. The curried chicken sausage was amazing. The smothered potatoes were delicious! The gravy was thick enough to coat the potatoes but not crazy thick like a sausage gravy. Everything came out individually, but piping hot.
The service was fantastic. The gentleman had a dry sense of humor which matched ours perfectly. He was a perfect fit for us.
I will be recommending this to everyone I know who visits the area!!
… moreI got the cheesy grits and peach marscapone French toast. Delicious, but sweet. I had to take my French toast home with me because I can’t take too much sugar. The cheesy grits are probably my #1 restaurant grits. (My wife makes the best, no one should fault me for that.) My wife got the open face omlette with smothered potatoes…. she said the eggs were fluffy and all the flavors really came through. The curried chicken sausage was amazing. The smothered potatoes were delicious! The gravy was thick enough to coat the potatoes but not crazy thick like a sausage gravy. Everything came out individually, but piping hot.
The service was fantastic. The gentleman had a dry sense of humor which matched ours perfectly. He was a perfect fit for us.
I will be recommending this to everyone I know who visits the area!!
Lindsay Burnitz
This spot was exactly what my morning needed! My fiance & I were greeted at the door and seated at a clean table.
We were given a biscuit with the jam of the day: Strawberry. It was delicious! I ordered the duck biscuit & gravy potatoes. their gravy was a staple for me. My fiance ordered the chicken & waffles and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the hot honey on the chicken.
We will definitely come back when we are in town!
… moreWe were given a biscuit with the jam of the day: Strawberry. It was delicious! I ordered the duck biscuit & gravy potatoes. their gravy was a staple for me. My fiance ordered the chicken & waffles and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the hot honey on the chicken.
We will definitely come back when we are in town!
S. R. Hannibal
Hands down most delicious restaurant I’ve visited in a very long time. Great customer service. I had the French toast, comes with egg and bacon. Also, they give you a biscuit as an appetizer. Listen, I don’t know who is in the kitchen, but I wanted to take them home with me. I highly recommend visiting!
… moreAJ James
My harvest vegetable skillet was amazing, mac and cheese was not salty enough to me but that’s a personal preference though still good. Biscuit was fluffy and buttery. Only 4 stars because my partner did not fully enjoy his chicken and waffles but the service was amazing and atmosphere was nice. I would recommend anyone to come.
… moreLana T
So amazing, everything was perfect. This place has 5 stars for a reason. Food came out quick but hot and fresh and you can tell the cooks are intentional about what they do and serve for customers
… moreVernon Chiu
Came for breakfast with parents and my teenage kids. Seated the 5 of us on a 4 top. Rather awkward seating as the tables are average sized for diner. Was somewhat busy when we arrived so pushing two tables together was likely out of the question. Casual dining, fairly relaxed atmosphere.
Food came out quick and the server was excellent and attentive. The crab omelet and fried chicken seemed a bit underseasoned. That is the only criticism. The chicken was crispy and very tender otherwise. Everything else from the French toast, pork chop, southern egg sandwich were phenomenal. Parking is a bit limited in front of the restaurant but larger open parking in the shopping center is available.
Overall, great place for brunch. Would come again.
… moreFood came out quick and the server was excellent and attentive. The crab omelet and fried chicken seemed a bit underseasoned. That is the only criticism. The chicken was crispy and very tender otherwise. Everything else from the French toast, pork chop, southern egg sandwich were phenomenal. Parking is a bit limited in front of the restaurant but larger open parking in the shopping center is available.
Overall, great place for brunch. Would come again.
Britt C (Nikooru)
Our experience of the service was much different than other reviews I have read. We were kindly greeted immediately and offered seating. The hostess took our beverage order until the server was available. Server was quick and attentive. Cleared our table and checked in often. The restaurant is clean which I appreciated. Didn’t love the food sanitation rating so I look forward to seeing that improve.
About the food:
We ordered the Whiskey Soaked strawberry French toast. French toast was great! Served with warm syrup on the side. Eggs and bacon were tasty (parsley was unnecessary). Strawberries did not taste like whiskey or much of anything. They were just kind of soggy, not very sweet. The strawberry butter was the same. We were served some complimentary biscuits and strawberry compote once we ordered. Those were tasty! The dense and buttery kind not on the super flaky side for those that like one more than the other style. The strawberry compote didn’t have much flavor to it. Tasted like blended frozen strawberries.
Also ordered the roasted duck grits. It was really good but not worth $20. The roasted duck ragu was more sauce than duck. It was almost like a scattered topping. The duck and chicken sausage was good but wasn’t chopped well enough to bite into. Just kind of like chunked up links.
Great portions for both dishes.
Music was too loud for a conversation but when I looked around, the guests all seemed to enjoy their experience and food.
We will come again and give another try for sure.
… moreAbout the food:
We ordered the Whiskey Soaked strawberry French toast. French toast was great! Served with warm syrup on the side. Eggs and bacon were tasty (parsley was unnecessary). Strawberries did not taste like whiskey or much of anything. They were just kind of soggy, not very sweet. The strawberry butter was the same. We were served some complimentary biscuits and strawberry compote once we ordered. Those were tasty! The dense and buttery kind not on the super flaky side for those that like one more than the other style. The strawberry compote didn’t have much flavor to it. Tasted like blended frozen strawberries.
Also ordered the roasted duck grits. It was really good but not worth $20. The roasted duck ragu was more sauce than duck. It was almost like a scattered topping. The duck and chicken sausage was good but wasn’t chopped well enough to bite into. Just kind of like chunked up links.
Great portions for both dishes.
Music was too loud for a conversation but when I looked around, the guests all seemed to enjoy their experience and food.
We will come again and give another try for sure.
Monique Bonner
This place was such a disappointment. The food was overcooked, overpriced, and lacked flavor. I think the $3 3 maybe 4 ounce lemonade is straight syrup. Are biscuits were hard as rocks.
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