The Big Bean Durham

Been here twice for breakfast, always great! Veggie sausage gravy was good and the baked goods like breads and biscuits are nice :) One doesn't have to mourn the closing of Young's much when this amazing breakfast place is around the corner.

The original in Newmarket has been a regular breakfast place for years. I’m so excited that there’s one closer to my house now! It’s also bigger so hopefully the weekend rush won’t be so challenging to navigate. Although the business is merely a testament to the amazing coffee and food.

This is a great place in Durham. Talented staff. Food is delicious and they serve beer. No reservations. Outdoor seating. Great vegetarian options. Daily specials.

The food was incredible - I got The Hippie and did not expect the amount/variety of fruit it came with! Incredibly filling and delicious. I can't wait to come back!

Love this place! Food are very creative and tasty. You should try their lavender flavor coffee. Surprisingly good!

This is a great spot in town to grab breakfast on the weekends with friends, family and lovers alike! I went with my girlfriend and we had a great time. I ordered the 420 and she got the big bean breakfast! We both were very satisfied by the meal although I did find it a little bit salty. Otherwise the service was fantastic and the hostess was very sweet and took a lil photo of us on my instant camera 💖

I will absolutely make the 45 minute drive to eat at either location.

The food is a Christmas parade of flavor. The drinks keep you firmly seated because you feel determined to enjoy every sip. The staff is genuinely friendly, as if they invented the handbook on excellent customer service.

Great local eatery with some GF options. Staff has always been friendly and it’s a wonderful space.

Brought the wife and girls to Sunday breakfast and were seated quickly. Food was very good and place was clean. Only glitch was getting refills of anything was like pulling teeth. They weren't busy and I hate waving my hand to get attention for a cup of coffee. But we'll go back.

This place was amazing!! A hidden gem! Great breakfast and huge mimosa’s. Staff was super friendly and the atmosphere is very hip. Honestly one of the best breakfast Ive had. Try the Irish bene!

Great atmosphere, large breakfast menu with so many delicious choices it was hard to choose. My daughter got French toast with strawberries and chocolate chips..it was a beautiful presentation (she didn't want to ruin how pretty it looked) and I got a tator tot breakfast( I forget the name) with scallions, jalapeños, and ground meat and a drizzled sauce. It was delicious, great service! We will be back the next time a sporting event brings us to the area, there are so many things I want to try on the menu!!!

This is the spot to be on a Saturday morning. First time visitor, we will be back!

Service is always great. Great for traditional sit down or grabbing something quick at the counter in the back. Good options for vegetarians and vegans as well.

Went into the big bean tonight for trivia. Had an awesome time. Servers were super attentive. Very friendly. Overall a great experience. I got the pulled pork mac & cheese. I'd slap my mama for this recipe. Outta this world. 10 out of 10 need it again. If you haven't tried it...you owe it to yourself to try it.

Stayed in Durham from South Carolina. So glad we don't this place. Best eggs hands down! Bread is so fresh, they do so many specials things like cutting your sausage to set them apart from everyone else. Everything was tasty and the staff was fabulous. You are missing out if you don't try this place.

Nothing much needs to be said about this place that hasn't been said before. The portions are generous, the food is delicious, and I will never not order a fresh toasted muffin. Just wished they opened a bit earlier; I know it's UNH, but 9am is a late open time for a breakfast place.

Edit: Thanks for the reply! Glad to hear you'll be opening earlier again soon!

My first time eating "out" since March of 2020!! Veggie omelet and home fries were delicious. Kudos to the kitchen!! Our server accomodated our "need" to gab before ordering. And she was delightful and adorable. Loved her tats!

This is the breakfast spot!! Wide variety of options, homemade breads/pastries, and great atmosphere/service. I highly recommend this restaurant - very delicious!

Fabulous food and service. We went here before we dropped our son off at college. Great atmosphere with college students around. We had the French toast (huge slices of bread) , the pancakes (1 fills a whole plate) , the eggs Benedict (amazing ham) and a club sandwich (very filling). I highly recommend!

Good food. Many options. Fun environment. We went for breakfast but looks like they have fun at all times. Hippie s come in the back door lol. And all ages welcome. Eggs Benedict so many ways I can't list. Took a bag of day old muffins home. First hour of parking free..definitely a must stop,