Really exceptional food and coffee. The presentation is gorgeous and somehow the food tastes even better. I got the weird peanut butter and chocolate coffee drink and it was amazing.Even though the other items on the menu looked amazing, I dont think Id get anything other than the sandwich I got: the Breakfast Wrangler Sandwich. It was exceptional. It has avocado, egg, pastrami, and was on open faced pretzel bread. Incredible.

Mr. Green and Darrius were PERFECT Gentlemen/Hosts and took great care of us today. This was our first experience and definitely NOT our last. The food was DELICIOUS. The service was IMPECCABLE and the ambiance and vibe of Beyu’ was ON POINT!

Been a while since Ive been here, but Im happy to see the growth and changes made! The food was delicious as always and the coffee was on point. Definitely my go to whenever Im in the city!

The atmosphere is amazing. The food is amazingly. The people and ex. chef Is amazing and has a story ☺️. Will be back !

Came to Beyu Caffe for breakfast because I wanted eggs! Omelets is my go to and its what I got. The omelet was amazing and the pesto was very refreshing. The grits was good but I like my grits slightly salty so salt was added. The toast was just toast. Nothing special but nothing wrong with that. Place is spread out enough for covid. A+ Overall!

Their food was amazing and small dishes not too big. However,their shrimp grits was Ok! Their coffee was ok too.

Great atmosphere, great coffee, and even better food. Try the avocado toast and shrimp & grits! The chief stopped by the table and was very personable! We enjoyed meeting you Mr. Francois and we’ll be back soon!

10/10 for service and taste!! The food was delicious and staff was respectful. Ambiance and vibe of the place was warm and welcoming! Definitely coming back!

The shrimp and grits was so good!! Great atmosphere. Good coffee!!

We were lucky enough to have discovered this gem when traveling. I had the garden omelet with a cafe latte and my husband had the breakfast burrito with a chai latte. Everything was delicious! They were short-staffed (same situation most restaurants find themselves in these days) but the employees that were working did their best to make up for it and were very friendly and accommodating.

While visiting NC we were pleasantly pleased when we arrived to this venue. Yolonda was the hostess and she was a delight. She was friendly, funny, and fast. We were told that their was a thirty minute wait but she got us seated in about 15 minutes. Our waiter, Darius was a busy young man who wore many hats. We saw him busting tables, mopping (what someone else spilled), wiping down tables, and running orders. He was very informative when answering questions and smoothly transitioned from one customer to the next without making you feel rushed. Good music, good vibes, good atmosphere, great employees!

Two stars because the food wasnt terrible.This is the second time I have been to Beyu and I was really excited to come today because the experience the first time was amazing. Today was not amazing.The wait for two coffees was 30 minutes and two breakfast orders was another 30 minutes. The wait for the check, after I offered my card, was another 15 minutes. There were issues my party was informed about after the fact but we were ignored by our server and the majority of the staff. The tables on either side of us were touched by management but we were not acknowledged. The coffees were lukewarm and one of two orders was wrong.We paid and just decided not to come back but the experience was so bad I am writing this review.

The food is delicious, the coffee outstanding, and the staff are wonderful and friendly. Everyone should go to Beyu Caffe.

I went here for a relaxed brunch. After a 30 minute wait, I was guided to my table. Had to wait forever for my food. The ambience was noisy and cold. The food was underwhelming. Worst experience ever. Would not recommend, would not come back.

One of my favorite places to grab a cup of coffee/brunch. Food is absolutely delectable and a nice place to hangout for a brunch

Delicious food, relaxing environment, attentive staff. The Mexican Latte started us off and it was perfect, smooth with just enough cinnamon! My husband and I like to get a savory and a sweet she share. Today we enjoyed the vegetable omelette and Bananas Foster French Toast - both were excellent! I would highly recommend!

Amazing!!! Had breakfast there and the food was incredible. I had the peppered bacon, eggs and cheese sandwich on a pretzel roll. My spouse had the classic french toast. The service was excellent and staff was friendly. Ambience and music playlist were great. Best breakfast place I have ever been too

One of my favorite spots in Durham to grab a bite to eat. The staff are some of the friendliest people around. I always order takeout and the service is very fast. I will continue to support this business.

The service and the food was awesome.The meat lovers omelet was great and the grits almost made me lick the bowl.I will go back there again the food taste like it was made with love .

This is a wonderful spot and the food did not disappoint!!!!

I’ll pass. My experience there was not great. The fact I was visiting from out of town for work and wanted to grab brunch and work because it is a café or so I thought. All I asked was to sit in an area where there was an outlet which there were plenty so I could plug in for work but I didn’t know it took the whole wait staff to get that to happen. The attitudes and talking under their breath for that simple request was enough for me. Their food may very well be good/great but I wouldn’t know. It was how I was treated when I walked in that turned me off from this establishment. Hopefully they work on that

Such a cute environment and the staff is always welcoming and kind. Would love to try their food one day, their coffee is always good.

The food was okay....Luke warm when it arrived to the table. Waitress was good.

Loved my omelet. Fluffy. Tender. Not a hint of browness=overcooked and tough.

Phenomenal customer service, food was good and came quickly. Love the atmosphere of the place, chill and the music choices were (chefs kiss).

Delicious!! Had lunch and couldnt be more pleased. Wings and toast were amazing, service was impeccable!

Yolanda (Hostess) and Darius (Waitress) were great at their job. The avocado toast and French Toast was delicious. Well done Chef!

Super chill vibe cafe with lot of amazing dishes to offer in their menu. The plating for every dish is so refreshing! Would definitely recommend for a Saturday Brunch date

I cant speak for their coffee shop in house, but oh man their coffee beans are amazing!! I found out about them on a local womens page and immediately bought a bag of Heart & Soul and the Breakfast Blend whole coffee beans. Very rich, not too dark. Very flavorful. Shipping was very quick as well! Highly recommend.

First time visiting. Great local spot to check out with great food. Had the Garden Omelet with a side of smoked sausage. Food and service was excellent.

Just stopped by for a quick fourth of July brunch. I enjoyed the sweet potato french toast...very moist and delicious. I recommend Robs Protein Omelette. It has spinach, tomatoes, avocado and cheddar cheese topped with zesty pesto sauce.It was good. I would get the french toast and protein omelette again. I wish they had some pancakes on the menu😁. The Polenta grits get an honorable mention.

Arrived around 9:30am, not too busy. Quickly ordered at the front. Ordered a protein omelette with a side of home fries and a Mexican latte. Shared it with my friend Maria. They have water and two types of tea (sweet and unsweetened) for free. Great playlist 🙌🏽

Lovely coffee and breakfast. And if you’ve got a no coffee friend, they’ve got Diet Coke and other options as well. Also practicing social distancing still with the seating, which is nice to keep us all healthy. Also, friendly staff.

This may be my new favorite Druahm coffee shop! The oatmilk cappuccino and the breakfast burrito were both so delicious and reasonably priced. Everything about the presentation of the food and drinks was thoughtful and aesthetically pleasing. I loved the environment - the decor, the music, the space. The customer service is excellent as well. Will definitely be back!

First off, the food was good. However, my enjoyment was diminished by the fact that my take out food order took 50 minutes, more than 30 minutes beyond the scheduled pick-up time, and this was not during a busy time. And then I got home to find that 2 of my orders were missing items. Perhaps things just werent on point just for today, as I wasnt the only irritated person who had a very long wait, but I think this is something that needs to be addressed so as not to take away from what otherwise would be a good experience. Especially with it being my first time visiting the restaurant.

There is a serious bug problem. Gnats everywhere. Landing in my food. Had to move my seat. Slightly better but still landing in my food. Gnats in the bathroom. A dead roach outside the restroom. Server seemed aloof and curt. Very little by way of friendliness or warmth, even before the bug fiasco. I wanted to love this place. I supported before covid and came back to give another shot. Just not what I was hoping for by way of experience.Cant comment on the food because I had to send it back due to the bugs landing in it. :-(

Great place for all day breakfast and brunch! Yummy food. Great location! Lots of seating. Good coffee. Amazing food. Nice staff.

Awesome place highly recommend! Coffee was fantastic and breakfast selection has a bit of something for everyone. The grits are out of this world FYI! Service is exceptional and friendly.

The food was really good and perfectly well cooked. Darrius did a great job to serve us. Would definitely visit here again!

Lovely location for coffee with friends or an afternoon meeting. The service was outstanding and the food was fresh.This is most definitely a most try location, when visiting Durham!

Great ambiance and service.A very sought after coffee shop in Durham. Try to make it on Jazz nights if you can, but it is a great spot otherwise too.

Food and coffee were delicious! Great spot in downtown Durham

This is such a cute, unique place. Coffee shop, restaurant, jazz lounge...what a great idea. Its a beautiful setting, the coffee and food are both delicious!! I had the shrimp and grits.

Beautiful.clean. Friendly great place to grab a coffee and study or just hang out. I would recommend trying everything!

The food was good, the wait for the food was longer than we anticipated, but the worst part of coming here was the amount of fruit flies!! So many buzzing around, a couple landed in my syrup for my French toast. The interior was clean, the tables were nicely spaced, and the waitress explained their mask policy if we were vaccinated, which was helpful.

Great coffee and a chill place to study. This coffee shop is in the heart of downtown Durham, NC. Its also is set up for live performances as there is a stage if they want to go in that direction. Very chill on early weekend mornings. They have a good coffee beverage selection and cold brew coffee on tap or on nitro! Breakfast items are delicious although be warned that if the price is lower than the serving is also going to be smaller. We enjoyed the fried chicken English muffin or protein sandwich and the French toast pbj sandwich. These were both on the smaller side. Parking either on street or there is a lot in back that is public parking. Will be back to try other breakfast selections in the future since were enjoyed our breakfast.

See Pic, they should post this on thier Google listing before you attempt to find and pay for parking in this busy part of the city. Nice...

Mission of BEYU Cafe is not only to serve wonderful coffees and other beverages, it strives to be an integral benefit to the community (BEYU essentially means be the best you) as well. Prior to pandemic precautions, it was also a vibrant hub for live music, and has remodeled so that the dedicated space for a performance is elevated for even better viewing.Situated in a prime location downtown, patrons can eat in, take out, and have access directly across the street to a public park area with WiFi, tables, benches, shade trees, and a good view for people watching. Occasionally art performances occur there, or at nearby CCB Plaza with its statue of Major, representing The Bull City. The Durham Bulls baseball stadium is in walking distance, as is the DPAC, and the central transit hub.If parking is an issue, use the nearby city parking deck.

We visited today and we were overwhelmed with how good everything was! We got the French toast and it is amazing! We will most definitely be coming back😃

Fast service, great alternative to Starbucks. Lots of variety. Love it!

I had the Chicken & Toast and a Mexican Latte. The coffee was great! I was nervously curious about the food combo, but it was incredible, and you should definitely try it at least once. The chicken is super tender and has a great tangy sauce, and the French toast works surprisingly well with it. Dont use the ranch, though... It tastes weird with this combo and Im not sure why they include it. Stick to the maple syrup.

Food was pretty good, but service was just ok. Music was so loud it was hard to have a conversation. Also there were annoying gnats flying around the entire time again. All in all we probably won’t come back

This place is fantastic. Coffee is great but thats just the beginning. The PO BOY was delicious. The staff is pleasant. Very cool environment. I had a great seat by the window providing a view of vibrant Durham. Great location and food. Go here!!??

Friendly staff and super reasonable prices for how fresh and good the food tasted. The coffee was ok. But we will definitely be coming back here for breakfast the next time we visit Durham.

Great food with amazing service. Plus a great view of people renting scooters outside and riding them.

Before i finished i even got to my table there were gnats flying straight by me. I understand sometimes there is 1 or 2 that might sneak in but there were about 6 we moved and they were still everywhere. One even fell in my latte!!!! The food was ok but will never go back i was so uncomfortable with all the gnats.

We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast! But we were most impressed by the service. The baristas were very friendly, they had no problems accommodating my dietary restriction, and the food came out hot and fast! The manager even stopped by just to make sure everything was perfect and to just say hey.

Just walked in with my children and Some potato was giving us up and down looks. People aren’t even as snooty when we go anywhere in Cary where we live. Yuck. Wouldn’t recommend.

Very rare to find a place with good coffee and food. Stopped twice this weekend because we thought the coffee was so good.

Great food and service. Fair price.

The food and service was great. They have a gnat problem thats needs to be addressed... I was swatting at gnats the whole time trying to keep them off my food.

So good!! Got the classic french toast and a vanilla cold brew, both were 10/10. Decor and soundtrack are also A+!!

(3 stars for the food / 4.5 for the coffee and atmosphere)Beyu is pronounced Be You, and that sense of individual character permeates this cool and comfortable spot. Conveniently located and reasonably spacious, Beyu offers a comfortable ambiance: lively without being loud.This character extends to the menu as well, which features names to remember (Dope coffee specialties, a Chuck Berry Parfait) and fresh takes on familiar dishes (i.e. chicken wings and French toast subbing in for chicken and waffles). Hungry and tired, my wife and I opted for coffee drinks (Mexican coffee and a Carver’s Peanut Butter) and lunch items (Satchmo Po Boy and Shrimp and Grits). Everything was ordered at the register prior to seating, and service thankfully proved expeditious.Both coffee drinks were excellent. The Mexican coffee added cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate to the standard brew and made for a bold and rich concoction. The Carver’s Peanut Butter combined espresso, peanut butter, steamed milk, and honey. If peanut butter in coffee causes you to raise an eyebrow, a few sips of this smooth and tasty blend will make a convert of you.Unfortunately, the food wasn’t quite up to the same standard. The Shrimp and Grits used Italian sausage in place of Tasso ham, an odd choice but not a poor one. However, the shrimp were just short of overcooked, and the grits needed copious stirring to reach the right consistency. Thankfully, the flavor still delivered. Meanwhile, the Po Boy – actually, a pair of fried catfish sliders – featured nicely breaded fish, but the accompanying side salad sported dubious-looking lettuce.Given the atmosphere and coffee quality, I would not hesitate to return to Beyu the next time I’m in Durham, but I might think twice about ordering lunch.

I liked the vibe here. Its counter service only which didnt bother me at all. They were out of a lot of alcohol so we couldnt have sangrias or mimosas, but Josephines lemonade is good. Pretty nice crowd around 11 and noon on a Saturday but not too busy. Families couples and friends. The food was good and we had a nice time talking, werent rushed at all. Great location and easy to walk around town from there.

Delicious and great service - amazing brunch and best coffee I’ve had in ages!

A really nice restaurant with friendly staff - would recommend.

Saturday Brunch is amazing. Food is cooked to perfection and fills you up. French toast is amazing and one of the few places in the entire area that knows how to make eggs just the way I like them. The runaway latte is deliciously spicy and worth the trip.

Nice breakfast options. Enjoyed the casual atmosphere.

Wonderful Staff really great food

Great service and very ( Tasteful ) food ... over the atmosphere ...

Great food! Great people! Super polite. Best shrimp n grits!

Enjoy my Saturday morning coffee outside before the day gets started.

Jazzy Shrimp and Grits. Enough said. It was mouth watering delicious. The menu had so many great options that we got a few of the items to sample them and we were definitely not disappointed.

Enjoyed a great evening at Beyu. The newly renovated space is great. Not a bad seat in the house for live music. The acoustics were good and the food was also very good. Will definitely go back!

Stopped in for breakfast this morning. Staff was incredibly friendly and food was very very good! I would definitely return! Try the chicken and waffles! Unique twist the traditional version.

Beyu is my favorite place in Durham to go for coffee! Although the coffee itself isn’t necessarily the best in town, the atmosphere is easy going and unpretentious, the staff have always been warm and on top of things, and prices are more than reasonable. Location downtown is great, always lively but you might have a tough time getting parked.You’ll also frequently find unique live music and events here of a flavor and caliber different than any other spot in town that I’ve found.If you visiting Durham and want to get a taste of the town, I think that Beyu is an essential stop.

Nice and chill atmosphere.Also the staff is very nice and welcoming.Worth a visit ;)

Shrimp and grits were tantalizing. My taste buds did a shimmy 😂

So, I really love exploring the local favorites when I travel; and I had high hopes for this location. Though the breakfast was lack luster and not very tasteful, I did enjoy the décor and atmosphere. It was very laid back and comfortable. My waitress was cool enough and we had a great conversation on what shelled eggs mean. Overall the place was a good stop in, I just wouldnt eat anything next time. Just hang out and read a book.

That was my first time there, the atmosphere and music had me sold, not to mention my food was hot fresh and the staff was professional 👌..... I will be back

Good place and vibes. I try few other places. Next door tapas are great too.

Great food, quick service.

Popped in for a Coke on my walk around town. It seemed that I was the most unimportant person in there. I sat at the bar and appeared be overlooked a few times until shouting to the server. It took 10 minutes to pay the bill, even though I was next to the till. I dont think I was cool enough for them......

Warm, welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, good cappuccinos (try the Mexican Cappuccino) its a nice blend of coco + spices. The place is tastefully decorated. I especially enjoyed the French toast (with challah bread) in my opinion, this is the best way to do French toast and they got it right!

Ate there three times in two days. Good food, nice portions, reasonable price with great service

Ordered an omelette to go and was given this. A sloppily thrown together omelette that looks like something I got from the cafeteria for lunch in middle school. I can’t believe someone thought this was okay. Attempted to eat potatoes, they were sour and unseasoned. Yikes. The cheese isn’t even melted.

Good environment and flavorful food!

One of the best lattes Ive ever had. We tried runaway and peanut butter, so good.

Easily the best shrimp and grits in Durham. And at an affordable price

Great option for brunch! Delicious Sweet Potato French Toast. #fluffy and light #vegetarian

Waiting staff.As a business owner being a First time visiter to the cafe and state and i must say speaking loudly and repeatedly repeating yourself is a must.Order was incorrectly given and had to be replaced. My food came out before my spouse and had to be sent back because it was wrong. Than out “lil bite” which is supposed to be an appetizer did not come until food arrived. Had to remind waiter of what was missing after she repeated orders for confirmation. Manager offered a pastry for inconvenience. A PASTRY LOL 😂 maybe more like a 3-5% off bill.Overall staff needs to be more tightening, food delivery and more.

First time ordering and half of the order was missing. Truly disappointing, wont try again.

Cute location, not a terribly friendly place.

Great brunch and amazing iced chai latte 🌸

The French press isnt clear anymore so it doesnt look cool when you push the thing down. Also, it was already pressed by the staff so you dont even get the satisfaction.

Food was excellent. Went there for breakfast and walked out feeling good.

Great food and even better service!

Not only a coffee shop, but they also have great food!! Loved it!! Also, they were so hospitable and sweet! Thank you for having me! ❤️

Delicious breakfast in walking distance from so many things. Cant wait to come back!

Popped into beyu early on a sunday morning while visiting Durham. loved the space and the friendly staff. delicious coffee i had to come back a second time and buy some grounds to take home. me and my s/o are thoroughly enjoying all the way from las vegas, nv. thank you beyu