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For three star American, try Elmo's Diner in Durham. It's been awarded the Best of Cheap Eats and Best of Family-friendly Dining awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features breakfast and brunch. Diners found the food great.
1.0 of 5 stars.
What a zero place. it's neither fish nor fowl. Is it a "real diner" or a "hip, ironic diner". Apparently neither. It doesn't have the efficiency, self-confidence, reliabilityt or retro fun of a real...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was our first visit to Elmo's and, being a Saturday, we expected a wait. Surprise; we were seated immediately and two great cups of coffee was a terrific start. I had the breakfast burrito, which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the Salmon Cake breakfast and it was SO ENORMOUS I didn't eat anything else the rest of the day. The food was completely delicious, except for the grits. I was served delicious fresh melon,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been here a couple of times and always go for the breakfast items. Solid food, kid friendly and not to bad on the wallet. This will probably become a regular haunt for us.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OVER-RATED!!!!Food - below average, service - way below average.I had the Elmo Burger thinking it would be good since they named it after the restaurant. Big disappointment. The patty was razor thin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Elmo's ..I don't really understand the bad reviews. Everything is reliably good that I've had. I think the Durham location is even better than the Carrboro one. They have one of the largest...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would have liked this place more if our waitress had not been so stupid. When I asked her if the chicken and dumplings was cream-based, she said she "wasn't sure" because she "wasn't from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for diner food without all of the greasiness. My favorite times to come here are for breakfast and lunch (and that time in between, but I hate the word "brunch"), but it's always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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If you are looking for a no frills but tasty meal Elmo's is your place. They are kid friendly and the wait for a table is usually not to long. I highly recommend trying one of their soups or quiches, they are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Elmo's in Durham definitely doesn't measure up to the standards of the Carrboro location in terms of service. The food, though, is just as... um... good? Elmo's has some great staple breakfasts:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Elmo's again and it was good. I had the shrimp burger and it was pretty good. Definitely a better experience than last time. Don't get the banana pudding it was cold and soupy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would say that if you show up for brunch, you should be prepared to wait a while. Honestly, though, you can be prepared to wait either way. Elmo's is always hopping, and with good reason.On a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Very dirty place and the servers OMG do they even shower.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Elmo's is a great place for Sunday Brunch and if you get there a little late and find yourself waiting, you can have a cup of coffee and read the paper. The prices are good and the food is better.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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I have eaten at Elmo's a few times and the food is average. I do like the wait staff, they are very friendly. If you like breakfast all day, this place is right for you.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes this place was on Food Network but it's nothing special. The wait was very long and the prices / quantity / quality was pretty average all around. We had breakfast here and the food was okay but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: from a vegetarian's POV...this place sucks for vegetarians, and it's pretty dismal if you're vegan. you got three or so options, and even the veggie burger patty has dairy in it. if you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not to be confused with the Elmo's in Carr Mill Mall in Chapel Hill, this Elmo's diner comes up short when compared to its sister-store. They are constantly short-staffed, leading to long wait times,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Elmo's. It's exactly what I want on a lazy weekend morning. I always get breakfast food, but they have tons of other options. It's ALWAYS busy and you can't make reservations so be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Elmo's is grand, if you stick with the brunch menu. I once strayed in order to try the chili and cornbread. Big mistake. I've been faithful to the eggs and breakfast meat ever since, and I've saved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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We used to go to Elmo's all the time, the atmosphere is very cute, and the staff is quite friendly. The food though, never really stood out for us though. It was always somewhat bland, sometimes undercooked,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a filling breakfast by Duke University. Friendly staff, diverse menu, unlimited sweet tea and huge portions. It feels like a community place, and there are quite a few tables so if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at Elmo's, and I see why everyone raves about it. The atmosphere is fun, and the menu fairly creative. (It reminds me of my old haunts in Austin.)The servers were the best --...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried Elmo's based on other reviews from Yelp and was not disappointed. The shrimp and grits were as good as everyone said though the huevos rancheros left something to be desired. If you go early...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Service was great! Food on the other hand was bad, so fare as the portions sizes. It's a diner not Burger King. After me and my family spent 30.00 dollars plus a good tip for the great service. We went and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Elmo's was what sneaking out of your NCSSM dorm before curfew was technically up was created for. I remember the first time I went was when a friend of a friend came to visit from Chapel Hill...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shrimp grits are where its at. i even love waiting for a table cause of the coffee time. don't forget the elmo's in chapel hill, the menu is a bit different and there is outdoor seating.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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solid diner; pretty inexpensive for the amount of food you get. it is a diner so the food is pretty fresh. you can get breakfast anytime really. the pancakes are very good
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food from elmo's was a staple part of my diet for the two years i lived in durham. menu items are the standard diner fare but generally made in a more healthy way (try honey's for typical greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I am so tempted to write this review in Elmo speak. Elmo LOVE breakfast! Elmo think breakfast all day GOOD idea! Elmo want to go to Elmo's Diner!But let's be less presh, shall we?Let me skip...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch! Their shrimp and grits was by far one of the best dishes I've tried in North Carolina... creamy, spicy grits topped with melted cheese and plump grilled shrimp, with a side of scrambled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite local place to eat any meal. Mostly because they have all day breakfast, and who doesn't love all day breakfast?? Good coffee and friendly waitstaff. Usually pretty crowded and parking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
definitely a popular breakfast eatery in the durham area. the place was packed when we were there for sunday brunch. the staff was very friendly and got us seated and served quickly. the food is good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for breakfast but watch out for the crowds (often with many kids in tow). Very friendly staff that welcome you. Great service with standard breakfast fare. Good coffee and easy-to-get-to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I still lived in Durham Elmo's might have been, more realistically, a 4 star establishment but because I now live far far away and fantasize about Elmo's every time I try to get pancakes here it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm too picky, but I've never much liked anything I've ordered here. And yet it is always packed (another annoyance for me), so I guess I'm in the minority about the opinion of the food
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice diner feel to things - they really don't seat groups bigger than 8 otherwise, you really have to wait a while. Either way, expect at least a 20-30 minute wait if you're coming here on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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This is what a good old family restaurant is all about. They've got a huge menu, ranging from a turkey dinner with stuffing and mashed potatoes to breakfast anytime. I love this place. I wouldn't park in their...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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This restaurant is wonderful. I was a skeptic at first but my friend took me there and changed my mind completely. Great food, Great service and Great prices. What more could you want for a cheap excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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I just move from Atlanta and had a hard time finding good LOCAL places to eat before Elmo's I had been stuck with chain restaurants and fast food. Elmo's has great breakfast with a friendly staff and relax...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a vegetarian and craving diner food, you can't go wrong here. Better than average variety for a Southern diner.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Good all-around diner food. There's something on the menu for everyone and the food isn't greasy or stale.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here since I was in grade school and love it for its home-style diner food. I would highly recommend a few items:Cheese fries - covered in cheese, scallions and sour cream my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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My favorite place for brunch. The Chicken and Dumplings are fabulous!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Elmo's is a great place. The staff is friendly, the food is fresh, and the atmosphere has that authentic diner feel. They have a full diner menu, with some creative additions - including a great taco...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Really good, basic food. It's very convenient to Duke's East Campus. There can be a wait at peak meal times and weekend mornings, but it usually is not too bad. Their service is usually very nice--I'v...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a "locals" type of place.Very college diner feel, with local students filling most of the wait staff.They have a nice selection of sandwiches (highly recommend the Vegetarian Grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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The ambience of Elmo's is pretty much a modern, suburban diner with counter space and lots of tables. The menu is pretty standard, and the food is good, though not outstanding. However, it's great given the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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Elmos is your typical small town diner. They serve breakfast all day, which is a plus in my book! There is a wait on Saturday and Sunday mornings, but they do offer self serve coffee and newspapers ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Elmo's is one of the first places that I was brought to when I moved down to North Carolina. I just love this place, the atmosphere is casual and fun. The staff is very friendly and always smiling. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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I keep finding an excuse to come back to eat at Elmo's! Whether it is for the Vegi-Chili, the Trifecta, the incredible vegi-burger, the hamburgers or any one of their breakfasts... it doesn't matter. I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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This place is dangerously close to my office, situated in the cozy Carrborro. I absolutely love this place for lunch. I have heard about the yummy brunch and my husband and I went there on a Saturday-...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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There are two Elmos, one in Durham, and one in Chapel HIll and both are equally good. This is a very family friendly restaurant, with very fast service. It is truly the diner experience, without any...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Well, I didn't expect much, but when I had my first bite, wow! It was fantastic! They have excellent service way beyond my expectations! Also the food here is great and its really clean looking too. I...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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This was a popular place to go when we felt like eating out in college. The food is comfortingly homey, and the prices fit our college budgets. Breakfast is served all day, and the milkshakes are good...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Great place to go for Sunday brunch or any time for that matter! Service is always good and fast! Selection is wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Elmo's is the greatest place to go for eggs and grits. The shrimp & grits special is particularly good. I've always gotten friendly service, and the prices are very reasonable. I also love being able to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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I don't know what the deal is with this place. When we moved here this summer, people told us we had to go here with our kids because the food was great and it was family-friendly. Yes, they provided crayons...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2004
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Good diner food at a pretty good price. The menu has good variety, but you will never go wrong with ordinary diner food. Strikes a good balance between niceness and informality. A good place to talk.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2003
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Elmo's is very inexpensive and is always reliable. Great coffee, fast and efficient service. A real attribute for Durham! We go here often and are seldom disappointed. My recommendation: pancakes or huevos...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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Great place for an inexpensive breakfast if you dont mind a diner. The service is very quick.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2003
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elmo's is a good diner... nothing highly original or innovative on the menu but food is consistently good. excellent place to bring kids as their tolerance is high. not a standout among it's peers however....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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This is the busiest, most popular, and most nostalgia-laden diner in Durham, the ultimate burger joint where endless amounts of coffee are dispensed during exam week, and where a Southern/American menu has...
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