Best Deli in Durham

Toast is a paninoteca, or authentic Italian sandwich shop, located in the Five Points area of Downtown Durham. It offers a variety of delicious sandwiches and soups crafted with love, made with local ingredients and Italian cured meats and cheeses. The shop's menu includes paninis with ingredients like farm egg, taleggio, and chives, as well as homemade soups and salads. Toast's mission is to fill customers' bellies with the highest quality meals at a fair price while creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The shop is a quintessential "mom & pop" shop, deeply rooted in the community, and works with local bakeries and farmers to pair their goodies with the shop's house-made condiments and Italian meats and cheeses. Toast takes pride in offering meaningful employment opportunities to its valued team members. Toast is open from Monday to Friday, between 11 am and 2:45 pm, and on Saturdays from 11:30 am to 2:45 pm. The shop offers indoor and outdoor seating, weather permitting, and allows customers to place orders via online or phone for easy pick-up. Toast's outdoor seating area provides a charming atmosphere where customers can soak up the sun and the downtown Durham atmosphere while enjoying their favorite sandwiches and soups or even just a glass of wine.

Hops & Flower is a modern twist on the classic bodega, offering a wide range of products and services. It is a space where customers can gather, explore, relax, and enjoy, with a focus on community and wellness. The business is a fusion of a deli, cafe, bottle shop, and cannabis dispensary, providing customers with a variety of options for food, drinks, wellness essentials, and premium cannabis products. The deli's roots are in Long Island, but Hops & Flower has a global reach, offering breakfast sandwiches, classic hoagies, and fresh salads made with care. The bottle shop and taproom feature a selection of craft beers on tap, locally-roasted coffee, and a variety of wines and adaptogenic drinks. The gourmet market offers locally-sourced goods and housemade heat-and-serve meals, making it a convenient option for customers looking for a quick and easy meal. Hops & Flower's wellness market and cannabis dispensary offer a range of premium flower and supplements to enhance customers' headspace. Whether customers are looking to improve their sleep, energy, focus, anxiety, or libido, the business has a restorative option for them. With a focus on community and wellness, Hops & Flower is a welcoming space for customers to explore and find what they need.