Parker and Otis

Visit Parker and Otis for made to order breakfast and lunch, grab and go snacks, exceptional locally roasted Little Waves Coffee, the perfect gift for that occasion, our carefully curated wine selection, and so much more! Come see us -- we have a lot of things that you want!

We are on the first floor of Bay 4, right on the water inside American Tobacco Campus. Free parking is available right next door in the lower level of the South parking deck.

Parker and Otis is a cafe in Durham, North Carolina. It is listed at 324 Blackwell St Bay 4, 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 candle store, candy store, coffee shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Because this group is broad, judging a listing on freshness, turnover and how consistent recent reviews are tends to work better than judging by decor or price range alone. Most kitchens in Durham will adjust a dish for common dietary needs like gluten-free or vegetarian if you ask when ordering. Hours vary widely: diners and fast-food chains often stay open late or around the clock, while bakeries and cafes tend to open early and close mid-afternoon. Catering and food delivery businesses in North Carolina usually require advance notice, from a day for a small order up to a week or more for a large event, so it is worth contacting them early.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. The most common schedule is 8 am–6 pm. Note that it does not open on Monday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Parker and Otis at (919) 683-3200; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is parkerandotis.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 981 reviews, which is a strong result for a cafe in Durham and suggests consistent service.

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. Getting around Durham is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across North Carolina's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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