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The Mad Hatter's Bake Shop in Durham is a four star American restaurant. This is a great place. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. It's known for its dessert. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast, brunch, and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I just like the vibe of this place. It's right on the border of pretentious and a local hangout. The coffee is pretty good and the food that I have eaten is good too. It is a great place to meet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find many of the low reviews odd from my experience at Mad Hatters. Service at the counter is good and usually quite cheerful, the only mixups I've seen seem to come from the register being at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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The cakes are awesome! i would recommend the Strawberry Shortcake. The German Chocolate is also VERY good!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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I purchased a piece white cake with chocolate icing from Mad Hatter's last night. I was shocked to find that most of it was icing. You could see where 1 pan of cake had been sliced in to 3 pieces and then...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Mad Hatter has everything for a casual meal that is anything but typical. The food tastes fresh and refreshing, not heavy. They have lots of vegetarian and healthy options as well as sinful treats like cookies...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, it's always grated me that this place closes at 9pm. If you bill yourself as a coffee joint, I think you've got to at least stay open till 10. I always find myself wanting dessert and a cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Those poor Duke students... why do they put up with the crappy cafes that are available to them? Mad Hatter makes a big deal out of itself. That's about all I can say for it. I've never had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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I left Durham nearly 5 years ago and I am still wishing for a slice of cake...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This strikes me as a solid, reliable spot for brunch. The counter service was just lovely--the young woman working was attentive without being obnoxious and was quite helpful when I told her I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last week. We always pass it going to Elmo's and always say, 'we should go there next time.' So this time, we finally did. We were pleasantly surprised with menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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The Mad Hatter's Cafe and Bake Shop offers an eclectic menu with healthy, fresh-made sandwiches and wraps, tempting house 'sweet' specialties and daily specials on their sandwich menu.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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We would go here anytime! My family has gotten lunch there many times and the food has always been wonderful. They have a nice selection and healthy options for kids. Their baked goods are hard to beat, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Anytime I am in Durham near the Duke campus in the AM this is where I head. Fantastic breakfast which you order at the counter. I recommend the crepes or the quiche. Excellent lattes served in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Wow. I had just picked up the phone to order several cakes from Mad Hatter for a party I am having. I am not going to place an order based on the negative reviews I have just read. Have been several times...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Ok, first, let me say that I actually like the place "ok". I think their bakery/cake stuff is ok. I like sweets. I like coffee. I like hanging out with my friends and drink coffee and eat sweets. This place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They revamped their menu last summer and took away several vegetarian options (I still mourn the veggie burger, which was the best one I'd ever had). Since that time, I've been able to get good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like this place when I was going to school in Durham. It was an easy walk up the street to get there, and I could stop at Whole Foods on the way back for some groceries. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends in Raleigh ask me to bring them cake from Mad Hatter's every time I go see them. I love their cakes, so pretty and really really good. Their cupcakes are great too. I love the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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As a Duke undergrad, I loved the cakes at Mad Hatters, so when it came time to choose a baker for our wedding, Mad Hatters was the obvious choice. I ignored the advice of a florist, who told me that he was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place.They make different kinds of confections throughout the day: you can see the cake decorators squeezing out frosting in the back as you place your order. Last time I went someone felt...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best black and white cookies around.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sounds like I'm in the minority, but I don't much like the food here, and the prices are relatively high. I have not really had any of the pastries, so maybe this review isn't fair. Also worth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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after frequenting a number of like priced, quick food establishments, it is nice to finally see one deliver on their hype. i am sick of eating so so food out of baskets or the ubiquitous metal tray. at mad...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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thank you mad hatter for having delicious organic food and friendly service. the atmosphere is wonderful and cheery. thanks for having the intelligence to cut off wi-fi at lunch - its nice when people are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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As I was looking for the phone number to order my husband's bday cake, I was VERY surprised by all the negative cake reviews. We have been always 100% satisfied with the selection of cakes, not only the ones...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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have always enjoyed this almost landmark establishment during my time here in durham - wanted to relay a specific experience however went to an event at mad hatter's catered by mad hatter's on sunday night -...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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I was surprised to see the bad reviews - I consider myself fairly hard to impress when it comes to restaurants, but have been to Mad Hatter's about 10 times and have always really enjoyed the food. Staff there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Sure, the cupcakes were good. BUT when I had a simple billing inquiry I was treated very rudely. As a corporate client who probably would have given them repeat business they treated me I personally conned...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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We decided to use Mad Hatter's for my daughter's wedding. They were gracious and eager when we first met, but as time went on, we could not get our questions answered. Three days before my daughter's wedding,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has pretty good breakfast and lunch sandwhiches. Their cookies are not good. I would stay away from the chocolate chip. Good coffee. They only thing is that its a little pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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I met a friend for lunch there a few weeks ago. Lunch was pretty good, although a bit overpriced. I bought a cake for my mother's birthday. It looked gorgeous but when we ate it that night, it was not just...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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I'll never be confused for a local, but the Mad Hatter is one of the bright spots for me since leaving New York. I enjoy lunch there whenever I can, but the best part for me is the bakery. The cakes, cannoli,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a customer of Mad Hatter for about two years now. This past January I bought one of their cakes for my birthday celebration (the Black & White - Alternating layers of chocolate and white...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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I saw the rating on CitySearch & decided to check it out. i was in the process of looking for a baker for my wedding. One afternoon last week, my fiance & I decided to go to Mad Hatters for lunch & to inquire...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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I ordered a baby shower cake in person and immediately noticed that the male counter person was less than helpful and seemed to be bothered by having to to take my order. Despite this, I decided on a cake...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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A studying-friendly place, where you can get some good food. However, it can be difficult to get a table on the weekends, especially on sunday during brunch hours.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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My Family has been getting cakes from the madhatters for years and the cakes have always been great, but what really makes the cake is the custom decorating and great service. The atmosphere is also warm and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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The Mad hatter is attractive and well lit. There's free wireless and a strip of power outlets on the wall. But please, don't eat there. We were there once and ordered french fries which were clearly made with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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i LOVE the mad hatter! great new menu -yummy!! - you cannot get this quality anywhere without paying twice the price. i don't know what is up with the reviews saying the cakes were just okay... i get all my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Check out the new menu! Very good. I love that the mad hatter's changes their menu every so often. The rant about cake tasting is stupid. My friend did a wedding cake there and there is no price minimun. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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I used to think it was such a treat to visit Mad Hatter's in their original location. Loved breakfast and the desserts were to die for. The new location is even better but I think qualilty has suffered. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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I know that some swear that this is the best cake available, but really it's just okay cake. The frosting has an odd texture and the cake themselves are not that flavorful. I've had much better sucess with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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My fiance and I try to make it at least once a week for brunch (on the weekends) or a lunch date (during the week). We love it, but I have to tell him what I want and while he's in line I will go hunt for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Went for brunch this Saturday and had the most amazing eggs benedict. My hubby tried the veggie omelet with organic shitake mushrooms, the food was superb. I picked up some cupcakes for Easter Sunday and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Pastries about as good as you could find... at a grocery store. Mediocre coffee. Barely adequate breakfast. I can't, for the life of me figure out why this place gets any love at all. The simple fact that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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I have frequented Mad Hatter's since they opened at their original location. I've become a regular and love the free coffee refills and wireless internet. Service has always been friendly and fast. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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This place has really great food for brunch or lunch. It's a little pricy for what it is, but the food is very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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I was scared that the Madhatter would go down hill when it was sold to the owners fo Saladliea, just a few months in almost the entire staff has turned over, most of whom had been there for years, the wasabi...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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I just moved to Durham and found my new favorite place! The food was very fresh, the coffee is fantastic, and the cakes are to die for! Very friendly staff and a comfortable atmoshere make this place my new...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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I thought this cafe was so cute and I loved the name. My experience dining there was horrible. I ordered the lunch special (I came at 1:15pm). It was a simply steak taco, but it took 20 minutes for it to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Recommended by many as THE place to get a wedding cake, but staying away because of the horrendous customer service. Made numerous calls and emailed the wedding cake specialist since I live in Raleigh and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, when you bake 50 kinds of delicious, luscious, fluffy cakes, why do you put them all of them on display but then say, "oh, we can only cut these three; would you like some pie??" For the cakes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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I keep going there because the veggie burger is awesome (big and just as full of fat as a meat burger, with delicious thick fries!), and it's a great place for an early breakfast. The iced cookies seem to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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I'm a self-proclaimed choco-holic with no desire for sobriety, but Mad Hatter always lets me down. Sure, their cookies are the best around, and they make an out-of-this-world strawberry shortcake, but when it...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2005
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I recently got married and we got our wedding cake from mad hatters. The cake was so amazing, and the price was wonderful! We got an amazing service from them. their cakes are probably the best ones i've ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2004
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Enjoyed a delicious breakfast with pancakes that were made just right (not too cakey, not too dry) and were reasonably priced for a stack of 3. My daughter's Belgian waffle was also tasty. Howevever, their...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2004
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My first time here I did not know what to expect. You start at the bakery counter to order your food, which made me order a smaller portion to be able to make room for dessert, which was fantastic! Good...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2004
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wonderful brunch experience! I come here for lunch (the specials are always very good and I am addicted to the salmon entree), and brought the family for sunday brunch. Delicious food with great service. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2003
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For a coffee house to close at 11 on Fri & Sat, and then 4PM!! on Sun is inexcusable. What's a coffee house FOR if not for camping out, and sipping after supper, activities and events. Parking is also...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2003
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We moved to the area 7 years ago and hadn't found a satisfactory place for late night coffee and desserts until we discovered the Mad Hatter's Bake Shop.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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A quiet revolution in food is taking place at this restaurant that has thus far gone unnoticed by our triangle press. The taste of the supremely fresh, high quality ingredients are not masked by heavy sauces...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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The new house specialties are as good or better than the fare at Pop's, Southern Seasons, Elaine's - at a fraction of the cost. Specifically try the gnocci (best I've had in Durham, Chapel Hill or Charlotte),...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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the food here is great!!!! try the bombay wrap, the chicken salad and the daily soup specials (with a biscuit to dip with). i'm not a big dessert person (although my friend had their beautiful and delicious...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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i only had dessert here so far (slice of carrot cake plus a bite of my girlfriend's coconut cake), and it was solid - quite good. i've heard from different sources that the regular non-dessert food is OK,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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as an on again, off again vegetarian i was happy to see that mad hatter's offers so many tasty and filling vegetarian selections. almost all of their wraps are available in both meat and vegetarian forms, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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mad hatter's desserts have always been fabulous... happily now their food is wonderful as well. some unsung gems on the menu waiting to be discovered - breakfast parfait with homemade granola, made by hand...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Everything is good, including new location, new lunch and dinner menu, new and old style sweets, bagel and cream cheese.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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i have always loved mad hatter's desserts since moving here - was reluctant to try the new mh because it was not the old one - finally did and was quite impressed. better food than before, more light and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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the new mad hatter's has taken all that was great about the old mad hatter's and added wonderful new elements. the new menu is filled with foods that are healthy light and absolutely delicious. i had...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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There's much to like about Mad Hatter's--the decor, variety of menu items, and the quality of their ingredients all appear very good. However, I found their service fairly poor; they didn't get my order...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002
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popular with duke university students and faculty, this shop and cafe offers freshly baked breads, muffins, and desserts to eat in or take home. breakfast offerings include belgian waffles, croissant french...
10best.com - user review
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sinfully spectacular baked goods...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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