Elmo’s Diner – Durham
Elmo’s Diner-Durham was opened in the spring of 1997. In the Ninth Street shopping district of Old West Durham, we were fortunate enough to find a location similar in character and feel to our original Carrboro location. Large windows, wooden floors, high ceilings and old red brick grace the Durham location, like the Carrboro restaurant, and give a warm and casual feel. The Durham restaurant also is located in an old building with lots of history, having been a former taxi cab garage, beauty college and bakery at various times.
The Ninth Street shopping district is known for its diverse and unique locally owned businesses. It’s also conveniently located near many wonderful Durham sites, including Duke University, with its beautiful chapel and the Sarah B. Duke gardens, the Museum of Life and Science (a great trip for kids!) and downtown Durham, where you’ll find the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the new Durham Performing Arts Center. Every July, Durham hosts the American Dance Festival which provides yet another wonderful venue to visit either before or after a trip to Elmo’s Diner-Durham!
776 9th st now and then. 1979 and 2009