Monuts

Monuts grew from a tricycle doughnut stand into a Ninth Street bakery and cafe with a full breakfast and lunch menu. Doughnuts remain the throughline, appearing in changing flavors beside biscuits, bagels, sandwiches, and coffee. The expansion has not erased the playful spirit of the original project, and the room still feels closely tied to Durham's everyday routines.

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INDY Week's Durham coverage recognizes Monuts for its breakfast baking, including biscuits and bagels. The Ninth Street shop combines a working bakery with a compact morning menu, so a sandwich can be paired with a doughnut from the same counter. Arrive ready to choose between the savory breakfast lineup and the day's pastry case.

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