Toast

Delis & Sandwich Shops in Durham, North Carolina

4.6 (588)

CategoryDelis & Sandwich Shops Β· Deli, Lunch restaurant, Soup shop
Address345 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
StreetWest Main Street
AreaDurham, North Carolina
Phone(919) 683-2183
Google rating 4.6 (588)

Hours

Monday11 am–2:45 pm
Tuesday11 am–2:45 pm
Wednesday11 am–2:45 pm
Thursday11 am–2:45 pm
Friday11 am–2:45 pm
Saturday11:30 am–2:45 pm
SundayClosed

About Toast

Toast has been Durham's favorite Italian sandwich shop since 2008, tucked into the historic Five Points district of downtown. We craft handmade panini, seasonal soups and fresh salads using local and regional ingredients paired with Italian meats and cheeses. Our sandwiches have won Durham's best sandwich awards for over a decade-and earned mentions in the New York Times, Food & Wine magazine, and a segment on PBS Carolina Weekend. Everything is made from scratch, every day. Stop in for lunch Monday-Saturday, order online for pickup, or as us about catering.

Toast is a deli in Durham, North Carolina. It is listed at 345 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, which places it among the local businesses of Durham that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as deli, lunch restaurant, soup shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Durham, the breakfast crowd peaks on Saturday and Sunday mornings, so a weekday visit or an early arrival avoids the line. Across North Carolina, regional staples show up on the menu: biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles in the South, breakfast tacos and burritos in Texas and the Southwest, green chile in New Mexico, and Hawaiian plate breakfasts in the islands. Check the listing for hours, whether the restaurant takes reservations and its Google rating and reviews, and note that many diners are cash-friendly but nearly all take cards. Counter seating usually moves faster than a table for one or two.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. Typical hours are 11 am–2:45 pm. Note that it does not open on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (919) 683-2183. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, toast-fivepoints.com.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 588 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded delis & sandwich shops in Durham.

Durham is in North Carolina, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Durham follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other delis & sandwich shops in Durham listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. If you own or manage Toast, you can claim this listing to correct details, add photos and a description, and receive a verified badge. Everyone else can help by leaving an honest review on Google after a visit.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Kathy E 2 months ago

Today's special, Roasted broccoli with salt & vin smashed potatoes and sharp cheddar (v), combined my four favorite foods into each bite - broccoli, smashed potato, melted cheese and bread. Thank you Toast

Johnny ! 3 months ago

2026 June: Toast is a delightful little sandwich shop. They have a variety of delicious sandwiches, crostini's, paninis, and more. Go give it a shot. Pricing is on par for the area you'll probably average $12-17 for just a sandwich / sandwich soup salad combo. If busy, there may be a wait, however you may get lucky, they seem to get through orders relatively quickly. Parking is downtown area parking, you can Street Park and pay the meter, or there are decks, I am not aware of them validating any parking but they might? They do have alcoholic beverages, I think all the beers are canned/bottles, no drafts.

Sarah Mansell 3 years ago

I have seen Toast many of times but didn’t realize they offered a soup/salad/sandwich type of menu until recently. I ordered delivery during peak lunch hours. I had the herb pesto with chicken, a side salad and the brown butter cookies. When my food arrived, surprisingly was still warm. Speaks to the freshness! I appreciated the flavor of the sandwich, found it well balanced. I liked that the salad was not iceberg. Dressing tasted homemade. My only criticism is the cookies: the texture felt stale so they were very underwhelming. Overall I found the food to be yummy and a fair price. Recommended, and would eat here again.

Heather House 3 years ago

Toast has been on my list a very long time. I live in the county and it's harder to get in town during open hours. The perfect opportunity arose to have lunch before taking mom to see Chucago at DPAC. We got the special Crostini with goat cheese and a raspberry jam.. delicious and perfect combo. Mom got a chicken salad sandwich. The chicken salad was fabulous! It is hard to find a chunky version, but theirs has big chunks of chicken with the right amount of mayo. It was not a skimpy serving on the sandwich either which I liked. I got the rapini - sweet Italian sausage, roasted garlic, asiago fresca. Delicious and just the right size and flavors. Mom doesn't really care for sausage and even liked it. It was very busy, but the staff took good care of us as they rushed around to get everyone. I love they have both inside seating and outside. Great place for soup, sandwich or a salad. Give it a try!

Lisa & Wes Williams 3 years ago

This place is awesome in that they use real glassware, silverware, plates and bowls. The venue was clean and trendy with plenty of character and located in the heart of Durham. This is about all of the positive things I can say about Toast to be honest. We went to dine inside. Ordering was done outside prior to entering which is also fine. The gentleman taking the order was not fine. He was condescending to one of our party when she asked a question - he pedantically read the portion of the menu that answered her question and made her embarrassed. He also said to each guest "I assume you are okay to add %20 to your bill to support the servers who bill be serving you".. the tone was such that you didn't know if you should just walk away and leave or be a mouse and say "yes". It was a bad vibe. I ordered the Rapini with Sweet Italian Sausage and a bowl of the white bean soup. While everyone has different tastes, to me the soup tasted like Honeycomb Cereal (I have not eaten Honeycomb cereal for about 40 years but still remember it). A bunch of pepper later and it was "okay". The sandwich, while looking awesome, had large chunks of gristly meat in it that in no way was in

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Toast located?

Toast is at 345 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, in Durham, North Carolina. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Toast?

Toast is listed as a deli and is also tagged on Google as deli, lunch restaurant, soup shop.

What are the hours of Toast?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–2:45 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–2:45 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–2:45 pm; Thursday: 11 am–2:45 pm; Friday: 11 am–2:45 pm; Saturday: 11:30 am–2:45 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Toast open on Sunday?

No, Toast is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Toast?

You can call Toast at (919) 683-2183.

How is Toast rated on Google?

Toast has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 588 reviews.

Does Toast have a website?

Yes, the website of Toast is toast-fivepoints.com (linked on this page).

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