Hi-Wire Brewing is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

1. Hi-Wire Brewing

8.1
800 Taylor St # 9-150, Durham, NC
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Chao: Dog friendly! Super large and cool space. Sunday lunch is a good time if you want quiet and chill

Maxie H.Maxie Hipps-Figgs: Great location and selections except for Ciders 😣

Angel A.Angel Acosta: Super cool lugar al aire libre muy bien adaptado para unas birras al final de una sem larga

McAlisters Deli is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

2. McAlisters Deli

7.7
5318 New Hope Commons Dr Ext Ste 104 (at Mt Moriah Rd), Durham, NC
Deli · 17 tips and reviews

Hello J.Hello Jenny: I dont know if they just dont play music inside but it felt like I was eating in a grave it was TOO quiet! Great food, though!

Galen C.Galen Cook: Great place to get some work done! Free wifi, big tables and the people who work here are great. Perfect for exams when campus is packed

Florence D.Florence Diehl: Great sandwiches and friendly staff

Cook-Out is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

3. Cook-Out

8.7
3119 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC
Fast Food Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Jenn G.Jenn Gee: Tons of amazing milkshakes!! Double Oreo or Snickers are my favorites

Kendra M.Kendra M.: Beautiful interior! Hardly feels like a fast food restaurant. Great service as well!

Folami B.Folami Bandele: Long lines and poor customer service.

Nana's is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

4. Nana's

8.4
2514 University Dr (at Durham-Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Wendy F.Wendy Francis: Never disappoints! Great appetizers, tasting plates, and drinks.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Try the Risotto with Veal Breast, Butternut Squash, English Peas and Sage. Read more.

Randall R.Randall Robinson: Probably one of the best restaurants in the Triangle!!!

Fairview Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

5. Fairview Dining Room

8.8
3001 Cameron Blvd (at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club), Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 4 tips and reviews

Liana L.Liana Lau: Everything is amazing - happy hour dinner ($25 prix fixe), afternoon tea, weekend brunch (dessert buffet) and regular (expensive, but so worth it) dinner. :D

Lesley L.Lesley Looper: Sunday brunch is yummy! Try the shrimp and grits.

Sarita M.Sarita Moreno: Start off the lovely afternoon tea service with Kir Royale!

Forest Hills Park is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

6. Forest Hills Park

7.4
University Dr (at Forest Hills Blvd), Durham, NC
Park · 8 tips and reviews

ThaddaeusThaddaeus: The benches provide nice, quiet places to sit and read your favorite book. The fields do, too!

hopie a.hopie avery: bring a swimsuit and towel for the kids in warm weather- water feature play area! great city park... originally designed as a 9 hole golf course, so wide open spaces for soccer, frisbee, running!

ThaddaeusThaddaeus: On very clear nights, the fields farthest from University Drive can provide some nice urban stargazing (unless the DPAC spotlight is shining).

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

7. Chick-fil-A

8.2
3912 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC
Fast Food Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Drew R.Drew Rhodes: be sure to get a milkshake before you leave and in the summer the peach milkshakes are to die for...

Josh C.Josh Cox: Customer service is 2nd to none! I would drive past the Hillsborough Rd store to eat here!

Chad J.Chad J: The best everything fast food can offer!

Metro 8 is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

8. Metro 8

7.6
746 9th St (at W Markham Ave), Durham, NC
Steakhouse · 4 tips and reviews

Quentin D.Quentin Dyson: Delish!!! Had a great time. Thanks Cassie and Frank for a wonderful evening.

Alicia O.Alicia Ortiz: Fav spot. 1/2 price bottle of wine (I love prosecco) on Wednesdays.

Matthew H.Matthew Hunter: Churrasco steak is amazing

Makus Empanadas is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

9. Makus Empanadas

7.8
1125 W NC Highway 54 Ste 304 (Hwy 751), Durham, NC
Empanada Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Kristin R.Kristin Resurreccion: Had the Makus Meal w/beef, ham & cheese, and veggie (leek and zuchinni) empanadas with chimichurri, rice & beans, and a drink. Great for lunch and your dulce de leche fix. This place is legit!

KaitlinKaitlin: Delicious empanadas, and a welcome alternative to hot dogs when they're at Bulls' games.

Gale M.Gale Meyer: Great empanadas...baked not fried....even a vegan option

Bella Trio Day Spa is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

10. Bella Trio Day Spa

8.3
5826 Fayetteville Road, Suites 103 & 110 (In Sutton Station), Durham, NC
Hair Salon · 12 tips and reviews

Alex V.Alex Vill: Had my nails done here with my bridal party before my wedding and they were so accommodating. My nails were perfect too!

Sarah V.Sarah V.: As of October 2013, they no longer accept gratuity on credit cards. Make sure to bring cash to tip your stylist or esthetician appropriately!

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Connie is my favorite nail tech. Recommend Sheila for waxing services.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

11. Starbucks

8.5
3801 Guess Rd, Durham, NC
Coffee Shop · 45 tips and reviews

Rob T.Rob Tucker: This is one of the best Starbucks I have ever been to. Great coffee, super friendly staff, and a good atmosphere.

Marisa M.Marisa M.: Best Starbucks in neighborhood! Friendly staff & love that they have drive-through service :)

Lady B.Lady Bug: The best Starbucks in the area!!!

Harvest 18 is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

12. Harvest 18

7.6
8128 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Gabriel L.Gabriel Lowe: Love the simple decor and inviting atmosphere. Food was delicious and staff were great.

Aditya B.Aditya Basu: meat loaf w/ blue cheese mashed potatoes was excellent, portions were huge. For farm to table concept, these guys have very low prices.Similar restaurants charge atleast 50% more . service is quick.

Mark H.Mark H: Fresh, locally grown food.

Dulce is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

13. Dulce

8.6
5826 Fayetteville Rd Ste 106 (at Geneva Dr), Durham, NC
Café · 26 tips and reviews

BrittanyBrittany: Excellent. Amazing assortment of gelato, tastes marvelous. Even better, were the macaroons and the French macaron. Both scrumptious!

Francine S.Francine Stefan: The dulce de leche cookie is amazing!

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Come for the sandwiches and salads. Stay for the mouthwatering assortment of pastries in the display case. Read more.

Asian Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

14. Asian Kitchen

7.1
1125 W NC Highway 54 #801 (in Hope Valley Commons), Durham, NC
Asian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Katy J.Katy Jack: Food is good and service is quick and courteous. One of my favorite places for a quiet lunch!

Susan P.Susan Peich: Ask for tofu w/ eggplant. Yum!

sonya g.sonya gibbs: Great service!

Joe Van Gogh is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Durham.

15. Joe Van Gogh

7.7
1104 Broad St Ste B (at Englewood Ave), Durham, NC
Café · 18 tips and reviews

Erica M.Erica Murray: Best coffee in walltown. Love the au lait and the line always moves fast.

Aly H.Aly H.: Go here instead of Starbucks for your latte - they're so much better!

Robert K.Robert Kaufman II: Watch the baristas as they make your drink - have had them repeat my order back to me correctly & make something totally unrelated while I was the only one ordering...