Fosters Market is my favorite place in Durham...I moved here about a month ago and have been there a dozen times already. It was recommended to me by friends who went to Duke undergrad, so it was THE cafe from 1998-2001. Judging from the bad (but old) reviews on this site, it apparently went downhill in 2002-03, but maybe the owners read this site, because it's awesome again. I brought my visiting family members (7 people) to Foster's yesterday, and everyone raved about the food so much they suggested we go there for breakfast again today. I also sit there and study for HOURS and they never, ever bother you, even when you go back to refill your bottomless cup of coffee 17 times. It has a FANTASTIC student atmosphere (note to students: bring your iPod, because the place is also family-friendly), and it sure beats the Duke law library, which doesn't have a tasty selection of baked goods. Mmm.
Pros: Great for studying (students tend to sit at the big table in the back), good coffee/food.
Cons: It's a little expensive for a student budget (~$7 for a sandwich/wrap), but worth it.
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